We’re two weeks into the MLR preseason regular season. While no one is winning any trophies in the first quarter of the year, it’s possible a team or two may fall too far behind to catch up. With that, let’s look at the tables. Eastern Conference https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1376534617323278336 Coming into the year, I had the East … Continue reading Tuesday Table: Round 2
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3 Things: Round 2
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. The Sequel is Never as Competitive Round 1 was a thriller, with only the LA-New England match being less than competitive. Round 2 didn’t have nearly as many tight match … Continue reading 3 Things: Round 2
Spoiler Alert: Round 2
One week in and the biggest thing spoiled is my record. After going 2-3-1 last week, I'm looking forward to my bounce back. (Spoiler alert for the Spoiler Alert: Seattle is in the same spot. Hopefully, mine goes better than there's will.) Rugby United New York @ NOLA Gold RUNY is coming off a quality … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 2
Power Rankings: Round 1
One week in, some teams surprised us, while others left us wanting more. This week's power rankings still heavily weigh offseason moves, with results a secondary factor. Be sure to air your grievances in the comments. 1. Los Angeles Giltinis The most hyped team in MLR might've looked like the most professional team in Round … Continue reading Power Rankings: Round 1
Tuesday Table: Round 1
One round of rugby is in the books. If the playoffs started today, two things would happen: 1) the standings below would determine participants and seeding and 2) a lot of people would ask why the regular season is only one round. They’d have a point. Eastern Conference https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1373998397728821258 The most impressive thing about the … Continue reading Tuesday Table: Round 1
Spoiler Alert: Round 1
Take a deep breath. That's rugby season air, folks. Before diving into the picks, a request. We all know this offseason has felt like an eternity. Imagine what it feels like for everyone participating in game day. If the rugby isn't crisp, be patient. Most teams had only one or two preseason games. A few … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: Round 1
Giltinis Sign Long Term Stadium Deal
It was previously announced that MLR expansion side, the LA Giltinis, would spend 2021 at Los Angeles’s Memorial Coliseum. They’re already adding to that engagement. The team announced today that they’ve signed a ‘5+’ year deal with the venue. Terms of the deal, including what goes into the ‘+’ years, were not disclosed. The team … Continue reading Giltinis Sign Long Term Stadium Deal
Supplemental Draft Picks had Tremendous Leverage
As Supplemental Draft signings are starting to trickle out (Mooneyham to Austin, James to LA) it’s worth remembering the leverage they had in negations. The MLR remains a league with a shoestring budget. It’s been widely assumed that the cap is staying flat at $500,000 with a max salary at $45,000. With most rosters set … Continue reading Supplemental Draft Picks had Tremendous Leverage
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
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