ALL POSTS TAGGED "Parity"

Leagues: UEFA Champions League
/ 1094 days agoHow European soccer bears similarities to American sports
The UEFA Champions League exudes drama. It is unpredictable and exciting. Plus, it produces storylines that can be as short as a span of minutes or stretch across the entire season. Clubs from across Europe could go on miracle runs. For example, Ajax in 2019 reached the semifinals, knocking off Real Madrid and Juventus in […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 1170 days agoHow parity in MLS grows the game, but develops limitations
Leicester City winning the Premier League in 2016 is the most glaring instance of parity in soccer providing greatness. At 5000-1 odds, every soccer fan had a soft spot for the Foxes, with the exception of title-challengers Tottenham. The achievement rekindled the idea that any team can win any competition. After all, Leicester looked doom […]