Chris Hockman

Quakes Top Group and Sounders get Through

BAY LAKE – The San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders advanced to the knockout stages of the MLS is Back tournament following victories on Sunday night. The Quakes used two second-half goals to get past the Chicago Fire 2-0. The result continued San Jose’s goal-scoring run and came after the team controlled the possession throughoutContinue reading “Quakes Top Group and Sounders get Through”

Fort Lauderdale CF Falls in First Game

FORT LAUDERDALE – The first game in Fort Lauderdale CF history saw it fall to Greenville Triumph SC 2-0 at Inter Miami CF Stadium on Saturday night. It seemed that Fort Lauderdale would head to the break level after starting the match well. Still, Triumph had other ideas, opening the scoring in first-half stoppage time.Continue reading “Fort Lauderdale CF Falls in First Game”

Rossi Scores Four as LAFC Embarrasses Cross Town Rivals in El Trafico

BAY LAKE – It may not have been in Los Angeles, but the El Trafico didn’t lack any intensity. Los Angeles FC exploded offensively to claim a 6-2 win over cross-town rivals LA Galaxy at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Sunday night’s MLS is Back action. It only took five minutes for the openingContinue reading “Rossi Scores Four as LAFC Embarrasses Cross Town Rivals in El Trafico”

Weak Second Half Costs Rowdies

ST. PETERSBURG – Taking a 2-0 lead into the second half, it seemed the Tampa Bay Rowdies would cruise to a victory over North Carolina FC at Al Lang Stadium on Friday night. But the visitors stunned the 100 home fans in the stadium, coming back for a surprising 2-2 draw. After a two-hour weatherContinue reading “Weak Second Half Costs Rowdies”

Philadelphia Union too good for Inter Miami

BAY LAKE – Philadelphia Union continued its good form managing a 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF in the MLS is Back tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Tuesday night. A shot from distance from Kai Wagner in the 5th minute gave Philly the lead. After Miami failed to clear, Wagner’s shot hadContinue reading “Philadelphia Union too good for Inter Miami”

Orlando City Through to MLS is Back Knockout Stages

BAY LAKE – Orlando City SC used a quick start to seal its place in the MLS is Back knockout rounds on Tuesday night. The Lions managed a 3-1 win over New York City FC to become the first team to advance. It only took four minutes for the hosts to open the scoring, JoaoContinue reading “Orlando City Through to MLS is Back Knockout Stages”

Chicago Fire Stuns Defending Champions

BAY LAKE – Chicago Fire FC put aside its awkward preparations for its first game of the tournament. Upsetting Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 at the MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Tuesday morning. Hampered by schedule changes, Chicago was the underdog against the defending MLS Cup Champions. But the winContinue reading “Chicago Fire Stuns Defending Champions”

10-Man Timbers Hold on For Monday’s Only Win

BAY LAKE – In a day with two draws, a 10-man Portland Timbers FC managed the day’s only win. The Timbers claimed a 2-1 victory over LA Galaxy in the final game on Monday at the MLS is Back tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports. A stunning run from Sebastian Blanco, sneaking in offContinue reading “10-Man Timbers Hold on For Monday’s Only Win”

Minnesota United Scores Twice in Stoppage Time For Come From Behind Victory

BAY LAKE – Minnesota United came from behind with two stoppage-time goals to manage a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City in the MLS is Back tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Sunday night. The winner came in the seventh minute of stoppage time thanks to Kevin Molino’s strike. Raheem Edwards squared itContinue reading “Minnesota United Scores Twice in Stoppage Time For Come From Behind Victory”

Editorial: Cancel the Season

With Florida seeing another record single-day increase in COVID-19 cases on Saturday, two MLS teams have already withdrawn from the tournament, and Sunday’s Toronto FC v DC United match postponed. It’s increasingly apparent that the whole tournament and all American soccer in 2020 should be canceled. With one positive test, the NBA shut down itsContinue reading “Editorial: Cancel the Season”