Defoe is Lethal It’s not a surprising how good a finisher Defoe is. What was a surprise is how quick he acclimatized. Many European stars have come across to MLS and either taken a while to adapt, like Thierry Henry, or struggled full stop like Rafa Marquez. At half time, he had already scored two… Read More »
There’s always two sides to a story, and none are as polarizing as Jermain Defoe’s debut. If ever there was an accusation in MLS that riles fans, it’s the “retirement league” insult. The likes of Di Vaio and Henry are seen as going to MLS for money, lifestyle, and anything but the team. Those who watch… Read More »
Toronto FC and Chivas USA, both of which finished near the bottom of their respective conferences last season, clearly represent the failures of MLS. But while Chivas USA continued down their Hispanic-flavored mess of a season, Toronto entered a transition period that looks set to continue building in 2014. Last season began with Ryan Nelsen’s move… Read More »