Sports from a Vegas Perspective
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has just released their updated 2020 MLS Cup odds, and LAFC is the 6-to-1 favorite to lift the trophy, followed by Seattle and Toronto at 8-to-1. Since 2003, the team that earned the Supporters’ Shield (most regular season points) has only won the MLS Cup three times. Regular season dominance has not translated well into playoff success.
There was some legitimate excitement about the return of the MLS and the tournament that they hosted, quite brilliantly, in the bubble in Orlando. As that tournament wore on, though, and teams started getting knocked out and sent home, the next question was about how the remainder of the regular season would continue. That has …
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With sports now back in full swing, we can begin to grade how well the major leagues have done in returning to action and delivering a quality product. You have to say that the MLS should be near the top of the list of successes, as they did an amazing job of putting together a …
Read moreMinnesota United Vs Sporting Kansas City Preview & Pick
As much as well all missed sports in the months that is was gone due to the coronavirus, most of us also questioned whether the time was right for a return. There have been successes and potential disaster, with the sports that decided to go the bubble route having the best success of all. You …
There were some who looked at the MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, Florida as a bit of a bad idea. Unlike other sports, though, the MLS have had zero issues to deal with in the bubble in regards the health of the players. Yes, Dallas and Nashville were forced to withdraw, but that came …
The MLS is Back Tournament, which has been a tremendous success, is down to the final three games, as we are about to head into the semi-finals. All the favorites to win this thing have long since been eliminated, with the likes of LAFC and Atlanta United bowing out. In the case of Atlanta, their …
Read morePortland Timbers Vs Philadelphia Union Preview & Pick
While we are all excited to see sports return to action, the reality is that none of us really knew what to expect once they did fully return. Would the teams who looked great prior to the lockdown still be in form a few months later? How would players react to playing without fans in …
If the MLS was looking to grow their brand and win some new followers with their MLS is Back Tournament in Orlando, you would have to say that they have succeeded. Playing in such a weird situation cannot be easy for anyone involved, but the players have risen to the occasion and delivered a fantastic …
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