https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1498355940281618433 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: v. LA, @ ATL, v. NE, BYE 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: v. DC, @ NY, @LA, BYE 3. LA Giltinis Next Four: @ AUS, v. UTAH, v. SD, @ SEA In The Hunt 4. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: v. NOLA, @ HOU, @ DAL, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 4
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3 Things: MLR Round 4
Each week brings too many story lines to cover in depth. 3 Things is our weekly feature to rectify that, taking a shallow dive into three story lines that deserve more coverage. What are the SaberCats? After last year's horrendous season, a 2-2 start to the year would sound fantastic. Unless you remember last year's … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 4
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 4
Three weeks in and some sides are finding their form. After an 8-4 start, we went 3-3 last week, dropping us to 11-7 on the year. Its called regression to the mean. As is 'I'm regressing because picking games is a mean proposition.' Anyway. Bye(s): Utah Warriors, NOLA Gold, Rugby ATL Old Glory DC v. … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 4
How a 15 Team MLR Could Look
Major League Rugby is growing, both in the short and long terms. The league appears destined for a 30+ side system in the long term. It could reach the halfway point next year. The Saint Louis Knights and a Chicago team are in discussions for a 2023 entry. If both teams are admitted, how will … Continue reading How a 15 Team MLR Could Look
Power Rankings: MLR Round 3
1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 1) They've done well against lesser teams at home. Going on the road against Seattle will be their biggest test to date. 2. Rugby New York (2) They've only played two games, yet they feel worth the hype. 3. Seattle Seawolves (3) The Seawall is back, but can it hold … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 3
State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 3
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1495804199418097665 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: @SEA, vLA, @ATL, vNE 2. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: vAUS, vNOLA, @HOU,@DAL 3. San Diego Legion Next Four: @HOU, vDC, @NY, @LA In The Hunt 4. LA Giltinis Next Four: vNE, @AUS, vUTAH, vSD 5. Houston SaberCats Next Four: vSD, @ATL, vSEA, BYE 6. Utah Warriors Next … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 3
3 Things: MLR Round 3
Dallas Deserves Better The Houston turnaround is worth recognizing, but Dallas deserves more credit. The Jackals' first home match showed the massive growth they've made in just three weeks. Having to go through the Austin buzz saw for their first game could've killed their confidence. It didn't. Losing to San Diego despite so many opportunities … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 3
Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 3
Welcome to the transitory phase of the MLR season. As I've repeated several times, it takes four games to really get your team flowing. For some teams, a pair of preseason matches and two regular season rounds fulfills that need. For others, (like New York,) there was no preseason and one regular match. From there, … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 3
Power Rankings: MLR Round 2
1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 1) They started with the easiest two weeks in the league, but they've still dominated professional competition more than expected. 2. Rugby New York (2) Sam Windsor learns what winning in Houston feels like. 3. Seattle Seawolves (4) Despite a significant amount of time down to 13, the defense held … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 2
State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 2
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1493238607456333825 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: vUTAH, @SEA, vLA, @ATL 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: vSEA, @HOU, vDC, @NY 3. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: @SD, vAUS, vNOLA, @HOU In the Hunt 4. Houston SaberCats Next Four: @DAL, vSD, @ATL, vSEA 5. LA Giltinis Next Four: BYE, vNE, @AUS, vUTAH 6. Utah Warriors … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR Western Conference – Round 2
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