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.

Apr 24, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8) reacts after scoring a goal on a penalty kick against the Sporting Kansas City in the second half at Avaya Stadium. The Earthquakes defeated the Sporting Kansas City 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Wondolowski: Wonderman and the San Jose Earthquakes

Feb 18, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olson (L) talks with Montreal Impact head coach Mauro Biello before their match in the 2017 Rowdies Suncoast Invitational at Al Lang Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

So D.C. United have a stadium. What’s next?

Jan 29, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; A United States fan looks on during the first half against Serbia at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Too early to read too much into the new Arena-USMNT era

Jun 17, 2015; Charleston, SC, USA; Orlando City forward Pedro Ribeiro (15) blocks a corner kick against the Charleston Battery during the second half at Blackbaud Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Interview with Charleston Battery coach and general manager Mike Anhaeuser

Jul 5, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; United States players Nick Rimando (1), Edgar Castillo (2), Oguchi Onyewu (5), Joe Corona (6), DaMarcus Beasley (7), Herculez Gomez (9), Landon Donovan (10), Kyle Beckerman (14), Michael Parkhurst (15), Jose Torres (16) and Clarence Goodson (21) huddle before a friendly against Guatemala at Qualcomm Stadium.The United States defeated Guatemala 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

What can the Philadelphia Union expect out of Oguchi Onyewu?

ENFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Anton Walkes and Marcus Edwards of Tottenham during the Tottenham Hotspur training session on August 9, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Tottenham midfielder Walkes makes jump to Atlanta United

Oct 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen talks during a press conference after the game against the Orlando City SC at Camping World Stadium. Orlando City SC defeated the D.C. United 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Will D.C. United’s offseason strategy pay off?

MLS at AFCON 2017 first leg roundup

Jul 8, 2015; London, United Kingdom; David Beckham (left) and son, Romeo Beckham, in attendance for the Andy Murray (GBR) and Vasek Pospisil (CAN) match on day nine of The Championships Wimbledon at the AELTC. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

MLS: Did the David Beckham experiment work for the league?

Just who is the World Cup for?

SUITA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 14: Match Referee, Viktor Kassai, awards a penalty to Kashima Antlets during the FIFA Club World Cup Semi Final between Atletico Nacional and Kashima Antlers at Suita City Football Stadium on December 14, 2016 in Suita, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

FIFA’s video replay system requires further examination

Jul 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) holds off Toronto FC defender Eriq Zavaleta (15) during the second half of a 1-1 tie at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Cup Drinking Game

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 26: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Sporting de Gijon at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on 26 November 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

Is Cristiano Ronaldo underrated?

Nov 13, 2016; Queens, NY, USA; New York Cosmos midfielder Adam Moffat (16) celebrates after scoring a goal during penalty kicks in the NASL final at Belson Stadium. Cosmos won in shootouts 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

NASL’s troubles show how far North American soccer still has to go

Nov 11, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Mexico defender Hector Moreno (15) kicks the ball while USA forward Jozy Altidore (17) defends during the second half of the match at MAPFRE Stadium. Mexico beats the USA 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Assessing the USMNT in an angry soccer culture

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 14: FIFA Council member Sunil Gulati poses for a photo after part II of the FIFA Council Meeting 2016 at the FIFA headquarters on October 14, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

Big questions ahead for U.S. Soccer with Klinsmann exit, #ProRelforUSA