THE STARTING 11: Surprising Clauses In The New MLS CBA
When it was all said and done, the new collective bargaining agreement negotiation was a lot like Mista. Lots of talk about its impact; a long-drawn out process filled with frustration; no strikes to be seen. Yes, Major League Soccer and its Players Union managed to save the season by agreeing to a new deal last Wednesday which brought joy to the loop’s fans far and wide. While not everyone – on either side of the...
The Deal Is Done! MLS Players Union and MLS Agree To A Deal
Put away those placards, stop looking up slogans to chant and cease making yourself dizzy by walking around and around in a circle; there will be no strike by MLS players this year! Barely an hour after I posted this word started to filter out all over twitter that a deal had been struck between the players’ union and the front office. Sighs of relief were breathed throughout most of the fanbase (and presumably the players and...
Episode 76 – 15/03/05 #YcantUBhard
The gang is all back, predicting league outcomes, forwards outlook, retirement of a “legend” and another insane round of “Would You Rather” (we’re sorry and you’re welcome). In this episode, Kristin admits to fear of most of the other panelists, Mark gushes for a scrumpy ear worm, Duncan pre-calls out a certain head coach, and Tony calls for the liberation of three former badge icons. Click here to...
Strike? Will The Players Be Walking The Picket Line Or Kicking A Ball In Two Days?
So close and yet so far. The 2015 MLS season is supposed to start on Friday and yet, with each passing minute the probability of that happening seems to get further away. Will the season start on time? The collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players union ended at the conclusion of the 2014 season and as the months have gone on we’ve come to this point; where we’re days away from the season...
THE STARTING 11: Unusual CBA Demands From The MLS Players Union
“Strike! Strike! Strike!” No, not the fruitless begging pleas of Toronto FC supporters towards their forwards, but the possible chant from an MLS Players Union picket line. It’s true foot and ball fans of the Northern Americas, the start of the 2015 MLS season could very well be delayed by a work stoppage! While the league and its players continue to attempt forging a new collective bargaining agreement, things are...
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