Author: Chris Smith

Chris is a freelance football writer and WFi's North America and MLS editor.

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‘Skin-fade Gazza’: Phil Foden Has The Chance To Create His Own Euro ’96 Moment vs Scotland

‘Skin-fade Gazza’: Phil Foden Has The Chance To Create His Own Euro ’96 Moment vs Scotland

By Chris Smith. Before England kicked off their Euro 2020 campaign, much of the external focus was on Phil Foden's bleached hair with obvious compa [...]
“The SuperDraft Is Special, The Experience Is Amazing” – Andre Shinyashiki On Growing Up In Sao Paulo & The MLS SuperDraft

“The SuperDraft Is Special, The Experience Is Amazing” – Andre Shinyashiki On Growing Up In Sao Paulo & The MLS SuperDraft

By Chris Smith. With the addition of Michael Barrios from FC Dallas alongside existing players like Jonathan Lewis, Diego Rubio and exciting homegr [...]
Time For Harry Kane To Get The Respect He Deserves After Transformation Under Mourinho

Time For Harry Kane To Get The Respect He Deserves After Transformation Under Mourinho

By Chris Smith. It's time to have a serious conversation about Harry Kane. Across the past six-and-a-half years, Kane has been one of the most l [...]
4 Major Talking Points From The 1st Round Of The MLS Cup Playoffs

4 Major Talking Points From The 1st Round Of The MLS Cup Playoffs

By Chris Smith. With the first round of the Playoffs now complete, the 2020 Major League Soccer season has truly come alive. Even more so than u [...]
Can Philadelphia Union Break MLS Supporters’ Shield ‘Curse’?

Can Philadelphia Union Break MLS Supporters’ Shield ‘Curse’?

By Chris Smith. For the first time in their history, Philadelphia Union enter the MLS Cup playoffs as Supporters' Shield champions.  Finally, at [...]
Seattle Sounders: ‘Consistency’ Could See Reigning MLS Cup Champions Retain Their Title

Seattle Sounders: ‘Consistency’ Could See Reigning MLS Cup Champions Retain Their Title

By Chris Smith. A league known and widely praised for its parity, it's very rare that you see a reigning champion defend their crown in Major Leagu [...]
Columbus Crew 2-1 Atlanta United: Caleb Porter’s Big-Hitters Find Form Ahead Of Playoffs

Columbus Crew 2-1 Atlanta United: Caleb Porter’s Big-Hitters Find Form Ahead Of Playoffs

By Chris Smith. Atlanta United's hopes of making the MLS Cup Playoffs were ended as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew on Sunday. A [...]
“They’re Done, There’s No Fight Left”: Three Things Learned As Dike Inspires Orlando City to 4-1 win over Atlanta United

“They’re Done, There’s No Fight Left”: Three Things Learned As Dike Inspires Orlando City to 4-1 win over Atlanta United

By Chris Smith. Orlando City enjoyed a first-ever home win over rivals Atlanta United on Wednesday night, beating the Five Stripes 4-1. Despite [...]
LAFC 2-0 LA Galaxy: Full El Trafico Player Ratings As Musovski & Vela Punish Gonzalez Red Card

LAFC 2-0 LA Galaxy: Full El Trafico Player Ratings As Musovski & Vela Punish Gonzalez Red Card

By Chris Smith. Los Angles FC climbed to fourth in the Western Conference with a dominant 2-0 El Trafico win over LA Galaxy on Sunday.  With Gal [...]
John Brooks Remains USMNT’s 1st Choice Centre-Back Among Emerging Talents

John Brooks Remains USMNT’s 1st Choice Centre-Back Among Emerging Talents

By Chris Smith. From Major League Soccer to Europe, the United States is enjoying an explosion of talent like never before.  The likes of Weston [...]
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