Yeah, I actually spoke to Esky in the locker room after the game. He’s under dr.’s orders not to play again this year, but said he would return next season. And yes, it’s a concussion.

Well done piece, Nick, and exactly right about the “enigmatic” and “underachieving” ones up top with Donovan. Magee was less of a factor Sunday than he sometimes is, tho he did take a heck of a punch to set up the penalty.

It shows what might have been with a healthy Eskanderian as one more offensive threat. I keep thinking of that beautiful goal against NY in July. Is he even training any more? Is it a concussion issue?

The words “entitlement” and “misplaced overconfidence” accurately describe the players’ attitude under the regime of the L and L boys, Lalas and Leiweke, who fostered that attitude. Arena not only restored a sense of sanity around the team but got Leiweke the Hell out of the way. For that, alone, Arena should be coach of the year.

BTW, Nick, you don’t have apologize for being on meds. Leiweke’s been on them since he was about, oh, 4-years old, maybe?

Thanx on the Birchall update, saw pics of him at practice.

Can you dig into the yellow card policy in the playoffs. Will 2 accumulated cards carry over to final? There could be a bunch of front line players at risk. Never forget the Dan Calichman suspension that cost us the first Cup in ’96.