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First Touch started covering the MLS from it’s launch in the early 1990s. Enjoy some great historic articles from the legendary Tim Hall and others.

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Major League Soccer Getting The Balance Right

As the European seasons get ready to fire back up, we implore you in our refined and understated American way, not to give up on the game as it is presented in the United States by MLS

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Is Wayne Rooney Right For DC United?

Let\’s give Wayne Rooney the benefit of the doubt concerning the validity of a potential move to DC United.

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Is The Hudson River Derby Really All That?

Maybe the league can just stop shoving the idea of a Hudson River Derby rivalry down everyone’s throats for once and let something grow – or not!

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MLS SuperDraft 2018 With Matty Lawrence

Matty Lawrence reports on the abundance of wonderfully talented players scattered through the MLS SuperDraft 2018 in philadelphia.

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How Toronto FC Won The MLS Cup

On Saturday, in front of a packed house at home, Toronto FC dispatched Seattle Sounders 2-0 to win MLS Cup and avenge last year’s loss in the final.

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Remembering RFK Stadium In Washington

We have been favored this week with no shortage of fond remembrances for RFK Stadium in DC. Let it rot, and let us never speak of it again, ill or otherwise.

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Rafa Marquez Busted For Drug Trafficking

The US Treasury Department sanctioned former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez and more than 20 others, tarnishing the reputation of Mexico’s sporting giant.

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A Tribute To Glenn Stamp – ESC Member

It’s with a heavy heart this week that we have to discuss another passing in the Empire Supporters Club family. Glenn Stamp has left us.

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When The New York Times Tackles Soccer

We’re winning the war, but we’ve lost some battles to do it. It’s unfortunate it has to be in the New York Times, but we’ve overcome more from better.

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MLS Faces Growing Issues With Supporters

On the very best of days, the relationship between a MLS team’s front office and that team’s supporter groups is delicately balanced.

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