Christopher Dodson

Christopher Dodson

Joined: Mar 6, 2018

I have covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, my gumbo-stirring form matches my elbow jumper celebration. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. Have words, and will travel, just not on a basketball court.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 01: A fan displays his scarf during pregame at LAFC's home opener against Inter Miami CF during a game between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Ericson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

MLS: Second-generation fans illustrate blossoming league

ATLANTA, GA MAY 12: Atlanta's Gonzalo "Pity" Martínez (10) acknowledges the crowd after scoring a goal during the MLS match between Orlando City SC and Atlanta United FC on May 12th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Week 11 Power Rankings – Change is in the air

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 27: Goalkeeper Tim Howard #1 of Colorado Rapids reacts in the second half against the Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

MLS: Week 10 Power Rankings – Houston Dynamo on the rise

SEATTLE, WA - MARCH 09: Colorado Rapids defender Danny Wilson (4) reacts after the MLS regular season match between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders on March 09, 2019, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids: Conor Casey’s first impression falls flat

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 29: Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin on the bench during an MLS match between the New England Revolution and the Philadelphia Union on July 29, 2017, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Revolution defeated the Union 3-0. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS East leaders Philadelphia Union dealt duel blows

SEATTLE, WA - MARCH 09: Colorado Rapids defender Danny Wilson (4) reacts after the MLS regular season match between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders on March 09, 2019, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids: Conor Casey inspires little confidence

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 17: Chicago Fire head coach Dave Sarachan and General Manager Peter Wilt pose with their first round draft pick Nate Jaqua during the MLS Super Draft at the Convention Center on January 17, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MLS: Review of Peter Wilt’s Reddit AMA

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 20: Orlando City forward Nani (17) scores the the game winning goal in the 83 minute during the MLS soccer match between the Orlando City SC and Vancouver Whitecaps on April 20, 2019 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Week 8 Power Rankings – Early-season Easter eggs

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: Mark-Anthony Kaye #14 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal with Christian Ramirez #21 in front of Caleb Stanko #33 of FC Cincinnati, to take a 1-0 lead, during the first half at Banc of California Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

MLS: Week 7 Power Rankings – The Watchability Scores

BRONX, NY - AUGUST 22: New York City FC fans hold up banner that mockingly states "Red Bull Gives You Wings" during the Major League Soccer New York Derby match between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. The game ended in a tie of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS: New York now a blight on league product

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Week 6 Power Rankings – Toasting Carlos Vela; Tumbling Portland Timbers

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Josef Martínez of Atlanta United lament during the match between Atlanta United and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

MLS: Week 5 Power Rankings: Expected Value – Oh dear Atlanta United

CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 17: FC Cincinnati defender Kendall Waston (2) reacts after scoring a goal during FC Cincinnati's inaugural home match against the Portland Timbers on March 17th 2019, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Week 3 Power Rankings – Seattle Sounders saw

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Week 2 Power Rankings – March Madness

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 3: Los Angeles FC's head coach Bob Bradley prior to Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Sporting Kansas City at the Banc of California Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC won the match 2-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS Week 1: First impressions of all 24 teams

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Atlanta United players celebrate with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta won 2-0. (Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Week 1 Predictions and Betting Guide