115 Results for jeff long

MLS postseason promises upsets among final eight

Jeff Carlisle

If past history in the MLS postseason is anything to go by, the higher seeds should be deathly afraid of being upset by the lower seeds, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Columbus will rely on Schelotto to salvage its season

Jeff Carlisle

With a fully rested Guillermo Barros Schelotto, the Crew look to overturn their first-leg deficit to RSL, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Dynamo will need to keep tabs on Galaxy's Beckham and Donovan

Jeff Carlisle

The game plan for the Houston Dynamo against the Los Angeles Galaxy is simple enough -- stop Landon Donovan and David Beckham -- writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Preki's emphasis on defense pays dividends for Chivas

Jeff Carlisle

In stark contrast to his playing career where he excelled as an offensive force, Chivas USA's coach Preki has revitalized the Goats by emphasizing defense, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Traditional Eastern powers clash in D.C.

Jeff Carlisle

Traditional Eastern Conference powers New England and D.C. are looking more like their former selves, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009

L.A. and Chivas appear headed in opposite directions

Jeff Carlisle

A struggling Galaxy team faces an in-form Chivas in the SuperClásico, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Galaxy relying on veterans in 2009

Jeff Carlisle

After missing out on the playoffs two years in a row, the Galaxy are relying on a veteran base this season, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009

A healthy 2009 should ensure improvement for Chivas

Jeff Carlisle

After a season destroyed by injuries, Chivas USA will be hoping to avoid a similar fate in 2009, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Quakes still have question marks at forward

Jeff Carlisle

As San Jose enters its second season, its defense is solid but its offensive firepower remains a question mark, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009

Holden the key with De Rosario's departure

Jeff Carlisle

The 2009 edition of the Dynamo won't match their championship heyday, but will still be a strong playoff contender, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2009

Toronto reaps rich haul in the first round

Jeff Carlisle

In a draft devoid of trades or surprise picks, Toronto FC landed the richest haul in the first round, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Lengthy shopping list for teams entering the draft

Jeff Carlisle

The SuperDraft will provide teams the opportunity to add much-needed help or stockpile more depth. Jeff Carlisle breaks down each franchise's needs.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2009

Schmid's departure a blow, but Crew won't miss a beat

Jeff Carlisle

Sigi Schmid's departure is a huge loss, but Columbus still has enough pieces in place to soften the blow, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Surprise matchups abound in the conference finals

Jeff Carlisle

The MLS conference finals lineup features four teams that few would have predicted would make it this far, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Underdogs in precarious position for second leg

Jeff Carlisle

Although history suggests there will be at least one surprise, the higher seeds are well-positioned to advance in the MLS playoffs, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008