Sean Maslin

Sean Maslin

Joined: Sep 7, 2014

I am a freelance soccer journalist whose work has appeared in Soccerly, Soccer Without Limits, Global Football Today, and the U.S. Open Cup website.

October 10, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan (1) reacts after giving up a goal against Mexico defender Paul Aguilar (22) during extra time of the CONCACAF Cup at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Dark day in U.S. Soccer as as USMNT senior, U-23 teams both lose

Oct 2, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; D.C. United forward Alvaro Saboru (9) celebrates with D.C. United forward Fabian Espindola (10) after their game against New York City FC at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. United won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

D.C. United clinches playoff spot with Saborio late winner

Jun 12, 2014; Sao Paulo, BRAZIL; FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (top left) and Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff (top center) in attendance of the match between Brazil against Croatia during the opening game of the 2014 World Cup at Arena Corinthians. Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Coca-Cola, Visa, Anheurser Busch, McDonalds call for Sepp Blatter to resign

Aug 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Young kids hold a banner prior to a game between the Philadelphia Union and the Chicago Fire at PPL Park. The game ended in a draw 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Union sack CEO Nick Sakiewicz

Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the Adidas game ball prior to the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

FC Dallas to host National Soccer Hall of Fame

Jul 27, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; MLS commissioner Don Garber (center) speaks at the MLS All-Star welcome reception at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer’s doping problem and its ramifications on Major League Soccer

Jul 1, 2015; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Sean Davis (27) and New York Cosmos forward Lucky Mkosana (77) battle for position on a loose ball during the U.S. Open Cup match at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls defeated the Cosmos 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

2016 U.S. Open Cup first and second rounds announced

May 18, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Football Club president Tom Penn at a press conference at Exposition Park to announce the intent to build a 22,000 soccer stadium at the site of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Goodbye, Chivas USA. Hello, Los Angeles Football Club!

August 23, 2015; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder/forward Giovani Dos Santos (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

USMNT, Mexico MNT announce provisional rosters for CONCACAF Cup

Jul 27, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; MLS commissioner Don Garber (center) speaks at the MLS All-Star welcome reception at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

When will Major League Soccer join the rest of the footballing world?

Sep 9, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers forward/midfielder Darlington Nagbe brings the ball up the field during the second half of the game against the Sporting KC at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Darlington Nagbe, A difference-maker for the USMNT?

Aug 29, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Sebastian Giovinco (10) reacts during the first half in a game against the Montreal Impact at BMO Field. Toronto FC won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto FC And The Quest For A Quality Designated Player

Aug 28, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) passes the ball up field against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half at Avaya Stadium. The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Are The Los Angeles Galaxy The Exception To The Rule In Major League Soccer?

Jul 1, 2014; Salvador, BRAZIL; United States defender Geoff Cameron (20) against Belgium during the round of sixteen match in the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated USA 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

USMNT Roster Announced For Brazil, Peru

Editorial: FIFA Still Does Not Get It

U.S. Soccer Announces Changes To Youth Academy Structure