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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. East Coast; Beast Coast Last year, the Western Conference consistently looked better than its Eastern counterpart. this year, the winds have shifted. New … Continue reading 3 Things: MLR Round 6
Another 4-2 week firmly cements our 'good, not great' status. Ironically, my mother often gives me the same description. So, there's that... Our 19-10 record is on the line. Without further ado... Bye: Old Glory DC Rugby ATL v. Austin Gilgronis A championship preview? Its not impossible. Austin has spent almost the entire year at … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 6
1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 1) They'll be here until someone knocks them off. 2. New England Free Jacks (4) They visit Austin in Round 7 in a match that's suddenly looking incredibly spicy. 3. Rugby ATL (5) Scott Lawrence only left when he realized he'd built a monster that even he couldn't contain. 4. … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 5
https://twitter.com/usmlr/status/1500888426744213504 In Control 1. Austin Gilgronis Next Four: @ ATL, v. NE, BYE, v. HOU 2. San Diego Legion Next Four: @ NY, @ LA, BYE, @ UTAH 3. Seattle Seawolves Next Four: @ HOU, @ DAL, v. LA, BYE In The Hunt 4. LA Giltinis Next Four: v. UTAH, v. SD, @ SEA, v. … Continue reading State of the Race: MLR’s Western Conference – Round 5
A surprising 4-1 week pushes us to 15-8 on the year. Regression is inevitable, but we'll keep throwing the dice. Bye: Toronto Arrows Seattle Seawolves v. NOLA Gold Seattle took a hit against Austin at home. They won't be interested in making it two in a row. NOLA had a week to regather and figure … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: MLR Round 5
1. Austin Gilgronis (Last Week: 1) They did just enough to get past Seattle on the road. If they keep it up, they won't have to worry about road trips in the playoffs. 2. Rugby New York (2) Dallas was never meant to be a threat, but New York more than took care of their … Continue reading Power Rankings: MLR Round 4
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
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
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
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
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