Category: Kaylor’s Thoughts
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My Case for the European Calendar
That Has NOTHING to Do With Pro/Rel As MLS has open discussed moving to the European calendar, conversation around the schedule change has been extremely divisive. Unfortunately for the United States, there is not a perfect solution. The current schedule has cities like Miami, Phoenix, and Houston whose temperatures in the summer are more comparable…
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What is Going Wrong with Birmingham Legion FC?
The Birmingham Legion FC has faced demoralizing losses, sparking concerns about the team’s performance. Analyzing xG statistics, it’s evident their defensive struggles stem from the midfield, not solely the defense. The absence of a strong defensive midfielder allows opponents to exploit the midfield, leading to excessive shots on goal. To address this, a strategy adjusting…
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Where Are They Now? 2019-2023
Birmingham Legion FC has had 76 players announced to the 3 Sparks roster in 6 years, but currently has only 22 players on the 2024 roster. Several players have left for other clubs, retired due to injuries, or transitioned to coaching roles.
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Birmingham Legion FC vs Atlanta United Friendly: What Can We Even Take Away?
Birmingham Legion FC faced a 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United but showcased promising chemistry among players despite training together for only a week. Despite shortcomings, Sierra Leone international Buya Turay’s off-the-ball creativity stood out. The 3-4-3 formation showed potential, with player performances and missed opportunities providing learning points for the team. The match exhibited potential…
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Miguel Perez Joins Legion: The Double Pivot is Back
Birmingham Legion FC sign St. Louis CITY standout youngster Miguel Perez. The 18-year-old provides a piece to the puzzle that Legion desperately needed, but how will he fit?
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Magic on Life Support: The US Open Cup is Dying
The US Open Cup is slowly being killed, but MLS has taken the final step in committing murder of the lower divisions. How did we get here?
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Birmingham Legion FC Expectations vs Reality: 2023
Overachieving and Underachieving is Just Achieving Birmingham Legion FC have officially confirmed that they will be in the playoffs, a feat that the 3 Sparks have accomplished every single year since the inception of the club. That level of consistency is what has made Birmingham one of the most stable franchises (and jobs) in US…
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It’s Okay to Have a Type – Kinda
It’s been a while! I haven’t written in several months. I had some big projects planned, then some behind-the-scenes “real life” things happened, and here we are. So what brought me back? Birmingham Legion FC have signed yet another player who is considered to be a winger/forward. While Tabort Etaka Preston is a huge talent…
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The Biggest Day in Birmingham Soccer History
The last Open Cup match was magical. This one is real. Birmingham needs you. Legion need you. Up. The. 3. Sparks.
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Birmingham Legion WFC Roster Announced: A Brief Breakdown
The Birmingham Legion WFC roster was announced and I took it upon myself to breakdown the entire roster. Who will be in the starting XI? Who know, it’s a 39 woman roster, but I know it’ll be fun.
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Moments of Magic in the Cup: Legion 1 (4) – 1 (3) Chattanooga FC
In a match where two teams’ strengths PERFECTLY balanced the other’s weakness, we have one of the most even match ups of the US Open Cup thus far. What separates the two teams? Moments of Magic.
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Legion Lose 3-0 to Loudoun United
In a match where a team underperformers after overperforming plays a team who is underperforming then overperforms, you get a 3-0 result. It’s just not who you think get the 3.
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Away Day: Chattanooga Red Wolves
The Footy Scenes in the Scenic City I’m writing this Away Day article and it’s an interesting situation. I’m moving! So, I need to move into my new apartment and then drive all the way to East Ridge before the match starts. We’ll see how that works out… If you have seen my other “Away…
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Birmingham Legion FC Defeat the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-0
A Good Night and Great Performance Soured in the 29′ As Legion are flying high while the rest of the Eastern Conference have stumbled out of a the racing blocks, my mood is somber. Is it because of Legion “overperforming”? Is it because it didn’t “look pretty”? Is it because the Rowdies have looked borderline…
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Legion Beat FC Tulsa 3-2
In the best match in Birmingham Legion FC history, it left me excited, stunned, and a little worried. While the firepower in the attack is enough to be in awe, it also left some concern.
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Understanding the Basics of Tactics
Tactics are fickle thing that get argued by the informed and the people who think they’re informed. This article is the one stop shop to understanding the basics of formations why they matter, and why they are completely irrelevant.
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Coaches Come, Coaches Go, and Local Talent Comes Home
Changes come, changes go. It’s the nature of Football. I speak for most Legion fans when I say we wanted Khano around for the long haul, but it wasn’t in the plans. But when one goes out, two come in, with Janet and Nathan!
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FULL USL SEASON PREDICTIONS!
In this article, I predict EVERY SINGLE MATCH OF THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. In this, I try and breakdown which teams have the easiest, hardest, and most likely road to a championship!
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Pre-Season Friendly: Legion Draw 0-0 to Huntsville City FC
The 3 Sparks are back and with a familiar set of names on the line up, but this team does not play like it did these last 4 years. We are finally starting to see that tactic shift I predicted and it could be a nightmare for every defense we face along the way.
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How to Become More Active in the Community
Every single club questions how to become involved in the community. Even the best clubs can always improve, so how can Legion FC take it to the next level?
Hammering Down 