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What our Striker / GK camp was all about — Pleasant Grove Soccer & Sports

Nov 13, 2024 | goalpleasantgrove.com | Steve Davis

Can they learn that stuff in high school? Maybe. Coaching in public schools gets better and better all the time; some of the coaches are seriously on top of things. But even the best coaches are stretched for time and resources.
FC Dallas’ offseason roster remodel: it'll be a busy construction zone

Oct 22, 2024 | texasxi.substack.com | Steve Davis

Last week I suggested that three pressing questions hung heavy for FC Dallas deciders as they examine the damage from the 2024 scramble, slide into their work boots and heavy gloves, and get busy with the offseason restoration project. I addressed the first two here, but left the roster conundrums for today, addressing whether the roster improvement effort would be more “retool” or “complete rebuild?” The answer isn’t simple for a couple of different reasons.
Cincinnati Children’s acquires office building in Cincinnati Innovation District to boost research

Sep 23, 2024 | cincinnatichildrens.org | Steve Davis

Cincinnati Children’s acquires office building in Cincinnati Innovation District to boost research Cincinnati Children’s has acquired a recently constructed office building in the Cincinnati Innovation District, which will be home to over 200 current employees who focus on non-laboratory research. The health system will occupy the top two floors of the six-story, 180,000-square-foot building at 3090 Exploration Ave. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed.
Soccer America Confidential

Aug 19, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Scott French |Mike Woitalla |Ian Plenderleith |Steve Davis

Posted inSoccer America Confidential by Scott FrenchAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024 An unexpected triumph behind a most reluctant hero completed the Leagues Cup’s all-Major League Soccer final four this weekend Posted inSoccer America Confidential by Scott FrenchAugust 18, 2024August 18, 2024 Here comes Marco Reus, fresh from a dozen years with Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund. Posted inSoccer America Confidential by Mike WoitallaAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Three starters on the...
Arc of Tim Ream's career is to be admired, a 'win-win' for American soccer

Aug 8, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Steve Davis

U.S. central defender Tim Ream. Photo: Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos Tim Ream is coming home, and there’s a beautiful symmetry to his Major League Soccer return. The arc of his professional career is one to be admired and appreciated by anyone invested in Major League Soccer’s success.
'The chamber has become more muted since the introduction of the cabinet'

Jul 25, 2024 | theargus.co.uk | Steve Davis

Green councillor Steve Davis It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Ollie Sykes back to the council chamber last week for his third stint as councillor for Brunswick and Adelaide ward. Ollie replaces Jilly Stevens who stepped down recently due to ill health and I wish her all the best in her recovery. Ollie brings with him a wealth of knowledge on local ward issues and a keen eye for scrutiny – our group will be all the stronger for his joining.
The perils of ignoring cycles in decline: Philadelphia and Kansas City suffer the consequences

Jul 10, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Steve Davis

The Philadelphia Union's 0-0 tie with the Red Bulls ended its five-game losing streak but extended its winless streak to nine. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Union) Everyone around the Philadelphia Union was surely gutted when a star-packed LAFC team somehow conjured a late triumph in the 2022 MLS Cup final.
The rise of Real Salt Lake: Propelled by Chicho Arango and a savvy technical staff

Jun 12, 2024 | socceramerica.com | Steve Davis

Cristian "Chicho" Arango (No. 9) pulls the trigger against St. Louis City SC. Photo: Bill Barrett/ISI Photos. At least 26 Major League Soccer teams would move heaven and manicured green earth to have the services of Cristian “Chicho” Arango, Real Salt Lake’s relentless scoring force, currently the only threat to Leo Messi’s primacy in the MVP chase.
'It is high time renters were given protection'

May 11, 2024 | msn.com | Steve Davis

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Why it’s “soccer” to me - and never “football”

Mar 7, 2024 | texasxi.substack.com | Steve Davis

Y’all just keep fighting about the U.S. Open Cup format (we damn sure need some innovative thinking on this one) and whether Wednesday’s Concacaf W Gold Cup match should have been postponed (ooof … a real dog soaker out in San Diego). Meanwhile, I’m gonna fight the good fight somewhere else. Again.