Category: Kaylor’s Thoughts
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Away Day: FC Cincinnati
After going to the Queen City, I had mixed emotions that I couldn’t figure out. I went in excited, emotional, and over the moon. I left confused, frustrated, yet proud of the progress of this club.
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Post-Match Reactions: Legion Dos a Cero New Mexico United
While the 2 goals scored by Legion will be the storyline, make no mistake that this defensive is what won this match up.
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Why You Should Go to Birmingham Futsal
Over the last two weeks, I have had the pleasure to learn more about Birmingham Futsal. My takeaways? You NEED to come, even if you are a complete novice player.
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14 Matches In: Are We Good?
Early on, Legion had issues across the board, but these last two games have brought a new excitement to the club. Are these new wrinkles? Are these results sustainable? Are we rocking at full cylinders?
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Post-Match Reactions: Legion Down the Rising 1-0
This match was a real turning point for the 3 Sparks, showing change in tactics that we had not seen before. Between mid-match tactics, a new found press, and utilization of speed, Tommy Soehn put on a tactical masterclass.
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More Posts Coming Soon
Hello! I’m releasing this just as an update to say that there will more Legion, FC Birmingham, etc. posts coming soon. Outside of creating this media platform, I am currently in the middle of moving, so it’s hard to find time to write. I’ll find some time here and there to get an article out…
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Finding My Happy Place
Football Isn’t Life, Just A Part of It As I am starting to write this article, I am sitting in a coffee shop in Clinton, Mississippi without Air Conditioning. I’m sitting in this shop called Cups Espresso Café, and I have the biggest smile on my face. I have driven just over 3 hours from…
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This Week of Legion: A Week to Forget
Frustrated is an Understatement This article is going to be formatted in a slightly different way than normal. Because of the two matches so close together and being in the middle of Finals Week at The University of Alabama, I want to make this a “Week of Legion” to talk about some trends we’re seeing,…
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Post-Match Reaction: Legion Best the Battery 2-1
For the first time at home, Legion gets the dominating win we have all been waiting for. In front of an electric Wednesday crowd, the 3 Sparks grab 3 Points thanks to the magical left foot of Prosper Kasim.
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Post Match Reaction: Legion Lose 1-0 to Detroit City FC
What is the definition of insanity? On April 15th, the 3 Sparks took on Le Rouge de Detroit in Michigan. When the pain rains, it pours. The 1-0 defeat to a good Detroit team is not the worst thing in a vacuum, but we are not in a vacuum.
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US Open Cup: 3 Sparks v 3 Stars
Dreams Coming True and a Special Night in Tuscaloosa This match is just beyond special for many parties. A return to the Open Cup for Legion FC. A chance to play a professional club for Southern States SC. A chance for me to cover my club in Tuscaloosa. There’s a lot of dreams coming true…
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Magic of the Cup: Who Are the Southern States SC Stars?
Not Just a Fun Story of the Cup, the Stars are the Real Deal While they may be relatively new to the soccer scene in the United States, Carl Reynolds is creating something truly magical here in the South. The STARS have grown from being a brand new club based in south Mississippi to being…
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Post Match Reactions: Legion Lose 0-0 to Louisville City FC
How Long Should Fans “Keep the Faith”? How long do Legion fans accept the poor finishing? There is already unrest in the streets of Twitter and frustration building in the supporters sections. Down on the pitch during the game, you could feel the tension building after every single attacking opportunity the 3 Sparks had. Let’s…
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Juan Agudelo: Where Did He Come From? Where Does He Go?
Where Does Juan Fit In? Yesterday, March 31st, Birmingham Legion FC announced the signing of former United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) star and MLS standout Juan Agudelo. Juan is a great who is world renown for his scoring ability and his uncanny ability to get into scoring positions. 52 goals as a professional and…
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Post Match Reactions: Switchbacks Down the Legion
Legion Lose 2-0 to the Switchbacks, but Don’t Lose the Faith That sucked. A lot. No way around it. We were outplayed in every single sense of the word. Am I worried? Surprisingly? No. Are their concerns? Absolutely, but they are absolutely no different than concerns of years past. Normally, I break these down into…
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Why is the US Open Cup at The University of Alabama?
Keep an Open Mind. It’s a Good Idea. It is 55.9 miles from Protective Stadium to Alabama Soccer Stadium. Why in the world would Birmingham Legion FC play a match in Tuscaloosa, Alabama? I get it, I really do. People don’t want to drive an hour midweek just to watch an Open Cup match against…
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Post-Match Reaction: FC Tulsa v Legion
Not all results are made equal, we learned that last week. There a ton of lessons to learn from this season. This week, we learned that referees don’t cause losses.
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Legion v Rowdies: Post Match Reactions
Not All Results are Created Equal To open the new era for Legion in Protective Stadium, the 3 Sparks had to fight for every single moment until the late equalizer from new winger Marlon. The Brazilian came on as an impact sub and boy did he have an impact. Pre-Season and Pre-Match Predicitons Before the…
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Legion Predictions by YOU, the Fans
I believe that Legion have a bright season, but I am just one person. What do the FANS believe will happen this season? Success or failure?
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