Lawrence Dockery

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Legal Assistant; Soccer Referee; Writer for @worldsoccertalk; Host of @901SoccerPod with @BluffCity_Media. Member of @SoccerReporters

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USWNT attendance in 2024

2 weeks ago | beyondthe90.substack.com | Lawrence Dockery

It was quite the 2024 for the USWNT. They got a new coach in Emma Hayes, widely regarded as the best women’s coach in the world. And they went to the Olympics in Paris and won the gold medal, their first Olympic triumph since London 2012. It was especially important for the USWNT to have a good 2024 considering how badly they had done at three of their last four major tournaments. At Rio 2016 they were eliminated from the Olympics in the quarter-finals.
Top 25 Largest American Soccer Crowds in 2024

3 weeks ago | beyondthe90.substack.com | Lawrence Dockery

The number of big time soccer tournaments being played in the United States feels like it’s at an all-time high. The 2023 Gold Cup was here. CONMEBOL decided to stage Copa America here last year. This summer, both the Gold Cup and the Club World Cup will be in the US, with Gold Cup games west of the Mississippi River and most Club World Cup games east of the Mississippi River. Next year, of course, is the big one as the World Cup comes to the US along with Mexico and Canada.
2024 American Club Soccer Attendance Super Table

3 weeks ago | beyondthe90.substack.com | Lawrence Dockery

Soccer in the United States is growing. There are more clubs now than ever, and most of those clubs are more stable than ever. These teams now have top notch facilities as it seems like a new soccer-specific stadium is opened every month. But it’s not just MLS that’s thriving.
Memphis Tigers Forward Ashley Henderson Makes US Roster for CONCACAF W Futsal Championship

3 weeks ago | beyondthe90.substack.com | Lawrence Dockery

It’s been a banner few days internationally for the women’s soccer program at the University of Memphis. The new Northern Super League in Canada kicked off their inaugural season, with seven former Memphis Tigers on opening day rosters. Not only were the Tigers well represented but it was former Tiger Tanya Boychuck who scored the winning goal for the Montreal Roses in their game against Toronto.
Former Memphis Tigers Women's Players Making Impact on Northern Super League Rosters

3 weeks ago | beyondthe90.substack.com | Lawrence Dockery

One of the more remarkable things about the women’s soccer program at the University of Memphis is just how many Canadian players they have signed over the years. Those Canadian players have all played a big part in the success of the program as the women’s soccer team has been the most consistently successful program at campus. With the formation of the new Northern Super League in Canada, the former Tigers are now able to play professionally in their home country.
2024 American Club Soccer Attendance Super Table

1 month ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Lawrence Dockery

The landscape of American club soccer is at an interesting point in time. The “SoccerWarz” are in full effect. The US Open Cup just got a huge cash infusion, despite not all MLS teams participating. Rumors are flying around about MLS changing their schedule to reflect the European calendar. The Club World Cup is set to be played in the US this summer and will feature two American teams (Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders).
Memphis Basketball Attendance Tops AAC by Wide Margin

1 month ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Lawrence Dockery

Following a disastrous second half to their 2023-2024 season, the Memphis Tigers enjoyed a very good rebound season in 2024-2025. They won the most games they’ve won in a season since Josh Pastner went 31-5 in 2012-2013. Some of this year’s wins include two-time defending national champion UConn, a Michigan State team that went to the Elite Eight, and a top-20 Ole Miss team that went to the Sweet Sixteen.
Where Does the USMNT Need to Start Playing?

1 month ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Lawrence Dockery

One of the unique challenges a soccer country the geographic size of the United States faces is trying to figure out where to play all the home games. There are 50 states spread out over thousands of miles and only so many games to go around. Many other countries around the world, especially within CONCACAF, are small enough in area that they are limited in the number of cities and venues they have available to host games. This shouldn’t be a problem in a country the size of the United States.
Where Has the USMNT Been Playing

1 month ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Lawrence Dockery

One of the unique challenges a soccer country the geographic size of the United States faces is trying to figure out where to play all the home games. There are 50 states spread out over thousands of miles and only so many games to go around. Many other countries around the world, especially within CONCACAF, are small enough in area that they are limited in the number of cities and venues they have available to host games. This shouldn’t be a problem in a country the size of the United States.
USA vs. Canada Preview: Why Are We Here?

1 month ago | bluffcitymedia.co | Lawrence Dockery

The honeymoon phase for Mauricio Pochettino is officially over. Despite winning five of his first six games, the tide turned against the new USMNT boss after Thursday’s loss to Panama in the Nations League semi-finals. It was the fourth time the US has lost to Panama in six games after having only lost to them once ever prior to 2021. In fact, the US has now lost three straight tournament games to Panama: 2023 Gold Cup semi-final, 2024 Copa America group stage, and 2025 Nations League semi-final.