25 Stories That Made MLS
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It's a set piece, it's a header, it's a goal, It's Chad Marshall. The Brothers talk about the unassuming defender that played exclusively in MLS and finished with the best career for a defender in MLS history, including the most Defender of the Year awards by a player ever.
Sources:
Extratime Bobby Warshaw on the Chad Marshall Theorem
Productivity, Longevity and Nudity by Sam Staejkal
Berhalter trades Marshall Financially motivated
Tom Bogert and the transition of Seattle & Marshall: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/11/08/inside-how-seattle-sounders-transitioned-through-chad-marshalls-retirement
The third entry to the brother's MLS Hall of Fame is Dwayne De Rosario. An MLS legend and Canadian legend that didn't make it to MLS until 23 and didn't become a starter until 26 but put together an all time career including a record six MLS Best XIs.
Also hear about the most interesting year of any MLS player, his 2011 MVP season.
Sources:
Highs and Lows of Dero by Kristan Henaege for the Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/23/dwayne-de-rosario-dc-united-vegan
Dero has the eye for the dynamic
https://www.therecord.com/sports/2015/05/12/dwayne-de-rosario-always-had-an-eye-for-the-dramatic.html
Dero Racism - for Midland Today: https://www.midlandtoday.ca/national-sports/bent-de-rosario-recall-racism-in-germany-early-in-their-pro-careers-2442147
The DC United talisman, Jaime Moreno, is the second person in our first class of MLS Hall of Fame. The first person into the 100/100 club, learn about how Moreno grew up in the same academy as Marco Etcheverry, became the first Bolivian in the EPL before landing in MLS. He would have almost two careers across two eras filled with stats and trophies.
Donate to Jaime Moreno's GoFundMe to help with his medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-our-all-time-legend-jaime-moreno
Watch Neetols favorite MLS moment here: https://youtu.be/pvyNRVAI7MM
United nearing a deal to trade Moreno by Steven Goff
Moreno finds peace by Rachel Alexander https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/1999-11/11/075r-111199-idx.html
Charles Boehm interview for MLS https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/06/03/mls-legends-jaime-moreno-discusses-his-successes-and-regrets-d-c-s-greatest-player
The brothers kick of season 2 with our series of the first 25 players that should enter the MLS Hall of Fame (as soon as it's made). The first name leading the way in our MLS Hall of Fame? Who else but the greatest American player of all time, Landon Donovan.
Learn about his merit, honors and his story on getting to MLS and Neetol's favorite Landon goal in MLS.
Sources
Bio: http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Donovan_Landon/Donovan_bio.html
Video on SJ comeback:. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBLlNUNJ7iM
Video of all LD Goals: https://youtu.be/o-Hda6Kyx_s