Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Joined: Feb 14, 2019

Freelance football writer and contributor for @MLSMultiplex @PrRupertsTower/@Fansided

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Raul Ruidiaz #9 of Seattle Sounders celebrates his goal against Los Angeles FC, to take a 3-1 lead, during the second half during the Western Conference finals at Banc of California Stadium on October 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LAFC Vs Seattle Sounders: 3 things we learned – Raul Ruidiaz an animal

LAFC, MLS, LA Galaxy (Photo by Kyusung Gong/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

LAFC Vs LA Galaxy: 3 things we learned – Carlos Vela leads the charge

QUEENS, NY - OCTOBER 23: Maxime Chanot #4 of New York City reacts after NYC FC losses 2019 MLS Cup Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Semifinal match between New York City FC and Toronto FC at Citi Field on October 23, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Toronto FC won the match with a score of 2 to 1 and advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC Vs Toronto FC: Self destruct

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 23: Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) celebrates his 2nd half goal with forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) during a MLS Western Conference semifinal match between the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake on October 23, 2019, at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders Vs Real Salt Lake: 3 things we learned – Brian Schmetzer wins tactical battle

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath before a MLS match between D.C. United and Minnesota United FC on September 12, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.DC United defeated Minnesota United FC 2-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota United: Adrian Heath must learn harsh lesson

CHESTER, PA- AUGUST 31: Goalkeeper Andre Blake #18 of Philadelphia Union claps to fans at the start of the Major League Soccer match between Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union. The match was held at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA on August 31, 2019, USA. Philadelphia Union won the match with a score of 3 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Union and Andre Blake aren’t fooling anyone

TORONTO, CANADA - 2019/10/19: Marco Marky Delgado (8) seen in action during the MLS game between Toronto FC and DC United at the Bmo field in Toronto.(Final score; Toronto fc 5:1 Dc United). (Photo by Angel Marchini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Toronto FC Vs D.C. United: Every player rated

ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 19: Atlanta's Franco Escobar (2) and New England's Cristian Penilla (70) exchange words during the MLS playoff match between the New England Revolution and Atlanta United FC on October 19th, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New England Revolution: Every player rated

Manchester United's goalkeeper Tim Howard celebrates victory (Photo by John Walton/EMPICS via Getty Images)

MLS: 5 things you may have missed from Decision Day

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 04: Wayne Rooney #9 of D.C. United passes the ball in the first half against the Philadelphia Union at Audi Field on August 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls Vs D.C. United: 3 things we learned – Bill Hamid proves his class

Sporting KC, Minnesota United (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota United Vs Sporting KC: 4 things we learned – Magic Mannone secures playoff spot

KENNESAW, GA JULY 07: Atlanta's Emerson Hyndman (16) and Justin Meram (14) celebrate with Gonzalo "Pity" Martínez (10) after he scored a goal during the US Open Cup match between Saint Louis FC and Atlanta United FC on July 10th, 2019 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Assessing the major 2019 signings

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 27: Head coach Frank de Boer of Atlanta United reacts during the U.S. Open Cup Final vs Minnesota United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Atlanta United: Focus cannot slip before playoffs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Alejandro Pozuelo #10 of Toronto FC fights for the ball against Tony Rocha #15 of New York City FC during the first half of their game at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

New York City FC Vs Toronto FC: Winners and losers – Michael Bradley shows his class

CARSON, CA - JULY 04: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of LA Galaxy celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 whilst wearing a shirt in the second half with his name spelt incorrectly during the MLS match between Los Angeles Galaxy and Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 4, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

MLS: Which ONE player from MLS would fans like to see in their team?

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 07: USA head coach Gregg Berhalter looks on during the CONCACAF Gold Cup final match between the United States and Mexico on July 07, 2019, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo By Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USMNT: Five youngsters who could turn Gold Cup heartache into World Cup success