Tag: Dallas Jackals

3Things: MLR Round 6

Every week in the MLR provides us with too much information to process over two game days. We’ll be providing 3 immediate takeaways each week. Toronto is Fully Back Ben Foden started. Troy Lockyear started. Dan Hollinshead started. Andy Ellis came off the bench. The RUNY backline is star studded. Toronto could care less. The … Continue reading 3Things: MLR Round 6 →

Supplementary Draft Moves Appear to be Permanent

Almost a week after the Supplementary Draft occurred, it seems at least one question has been resolved. Several fans, ourselves included, questioned what was actually being draft. Were players being permanently redistributed, or would Dallas players essentially go on one year loans to MLR counterparts? In an appearance on the MLR Kickoff Podcast, SaberCats head … Continue reading Supplementary Draft Moves Appear to be Permanent →

Where Will Former Jackals Play in 2022?

12 former Jackals were selected in the Supplementary Draft. 4 more opted for severance. Developmental Jackals are now unrestricted free agents. While most of them know their 2021 destinations, (even if we don't,) where will they play in 2022? It's logical to assume that at least one, and likely more, of the 16 full time … Continue reading Where Will Former Jackals Play in 2022? →

The Biggest Piece of the MLR Supplemental Draft Announcement was Left Unsaid

Like most big pieces of MLR news, the announcement of the Supplemental Draft was made via a relatively brief press release. https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1355259426773458946 No pomp and circumstance. No fanfare. Not even advanced warning.  In a way, this makes sense. MLR remains a largely semi pro league. The Supplemental Draft itself proved that (more on that in … Continue reading The Biggest Piece of the MLR Supplemental Draft Announcement was Left Unsaid →

Dallas Withdraws from MLR 2021

We had a post scheduled on how Dallas might've made the move of the offseason. Turns out they had even bigger moves in mind. The Jackals have postponed their introduction to the league until 2022. Based on press releases, the ongoing pandemic was the driving factor. Challenges arose with bringing in international players as well, … Continue reading Dallas Withdraws from MLR 2021 →