Paul Taylor

Paul Taylor

Paul is a FanSided NHL site expert and MLB contributor. He graduated with a first class BA honours journalism & media degree, and has covered numerous MLS, CFL, NHL, MLB, NFL & NLL events over the years dating back to 2010, while being fortunate enough to interview various sporting personalities one-on-one, including Roger Goodell. Previously worked for the BBC and has had his writing featured on Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report and other major publications. Throughout it all, his one message for anyone in this industry is to never take it for granted.

Seattle Sounders. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 4 takeaways from first week back at training

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 01: Xavier Arreaga #3 of Seattle Sounders kicks the ball during the second half of the match against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field on March 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Sounders topped the Chicago Fire, 2-1. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders Vs Columbus Crew: 3 things we learned – Tantalizing tie

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 01: Jordan Morris #13 celebrates with Joao Paulo #6 of Seattle Sounders after scoring a goal to tie the game 1-1 against the Chicago Fire in the second half during their game at CenturyLink Field on March 01, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders Vs Chicago Fire: 4 things we learned – Jordan Morris rescues Sounders

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VANCOUVER, BC - AUGUST 23: Fans wave a Canadian flag during the MLS game between the Seattle Sounders and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC August 23, 2017 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Seattle and Vancouver tied 1-1. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Vancouver Whitecaps: Fanbase provides wake-up call

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 10: Nicolas Lodeiro (C) #10 of Seattle Sounders FC holds the trophy and celebrates after wining the match between Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders as part of the MLS Cup 2019 at CenturyLink Field on November 10, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 5 key players to watch in 2020

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Seatle Sounders' Joao Paulo Mior celebrates after scoring a goal against Olimpia during their CONCACAF Champions League match at Olimpico Metropolinato Stadium in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on February 20, 2020. (Photo by ORLANDO SIERRA / AFP) (Photo by ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders Vs Olimpia: 4 things we learned – Welcome, Joao Paulo

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TUKWILA, WA - NOVEMBER 08: Nicolas Lodeiro #10 of the Seattle Sounders FC at Starfire Sports Complex on November 08, 2019 in Tukwila, Washington. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 6 takeaways from preseason Week 5

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 10: Nicolas Lodeiro #10 of the Seattle Sounders reacts in the second half against Toronto FC during the 2019 MLS Cup at CenturyLink Field on November 10, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 6 takeaways from Preseason Week 4

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 16: Joao Paulo of Botafogo controls the ball during a match between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo as part of Brasileirao Series A 2019 at Sao Januario Stadium on October 16, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 5 takeaways from third week of preseason

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Stefan Frei of the Seattle Sounders. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 5 takeaways from second week of training camp

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TUKWILA, WA - NOVEMBER 08: Head coach Brian Schmetzer of the Seattle Sounders FC at Starfire Sports Complex on November 08, 2019 in Tukwila, Washington. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 5 takeaways from first week of training camp

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 10: Seattle Sounders FC starters Joevin Jones #33, Nicolas Lodeiro #10, Raul Ruidiaz #9, Cristian Roldan #7 Brad Smith #11, Jordan Morris #13, Kim Kee-hee #20, Gustav Svensson #4, Kelvin Leerdam #18, Roman Torres #29, and Stefan Frei #24 pose for a photo during a game between Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field on November 10, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders in contention for MTRWestern Sports Awards

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 10: A general view of fans cheering before the MLS Cup during a game between Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field on November 10, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: How rejection led Danny Reynolds to Seattle

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 10: Harrison Shipp #19 of Seattle Sounders reacts against the New England Revolution in the first half during their game at CenturyLink Field on August 10, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 4 takeaways from eventful week

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15 January 2015: Cristian Roldan (Washington) was selected fifteenth overall by the Seattle Sounders FC. The 2015 MLS SuperDraft was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: Ranking every Round 1 MLS SuperDraft pick

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SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 10: The Seattle Sounders celebrate their 3-1 win after the MLS Championship match against Toronto FC on November 10, 2019, at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders: 5 questions for the 2020 season

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