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What do I win?
smokeandmirrors
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More Landon Donovan coverage
Ninja Scooter
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Does Landon have any sort of franchise rights deal with the league like Beckham had?
He doesn't need one. He'll have a job with MLS or the Galaxy forever.
All that matters is that Landy Cakes gets to ride off into the sunset as a champion.
I'll give him some credit. He managed to infiltrate our local sports radio somehow. More notable than the entire Revolution franchise.
I'm ready for the heavily discounted tickets and our first ginger captain.
Wrong Side of the Pond has an interesting podcast series that discuses football from both sides of the pond and has this really cool Pub Atlas
I just found it right now and thought I would share.
I just found it right now and thought I would share.
Alrig- Wait, I'm already a 2015 STH (Red Member!). Fuck. At least we're hopefully getting Metro themed scarves! Yay.
smokeandmirrors
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didnt Montreal make it? or did imagine that.
Dr Campino
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I think that's Vancouver, Montreal is in the current tournament. And Canadian teams make it in through the Canadian Championship, not MLS results.
smokeandmirrors
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right im getting my years mixed up.
ActStriker
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smokeandmirrors
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just cover the jersey with it.
Dr Campino
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I could see them taking one of the MLS logos off the arm, replacing it with a trophy patch plus a number of championships. I think they do something like that for the Champions League?
Change the color? Like red for 10's, blue for 5's and gold for 1's?
The Culture Vulture
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Val Venus?
Thought that was great. I can't believe they let the goalies just lay around like that.
Dan Shaughnessy ‏@Dan_Shaughnessy
Silver lining of Revs loss is that now we don't have to pretend they are relevant. Nice try by the Revs. But we are a Four Team Town.
Peter Moore ‏@petermooreEA
@Dan_Shaughnessy They're relevant to their fans, and in sports, that's really all that counts, not the agenda of a bitter, threatened journo
yes that Peter Moore
Silver lining of Revs loss is that now we don't have to pretend they are relevant. Nice try by the Revs. But we are a Four Team Town.
Peter Moore ‏@petermooreEA
@Dan_Shaughnessy They're relevant to their fans, and in sports, that's really all that counts, not the agenda of a bitter, threatened journo
yes that Peter Moore
Yeah, I mean you're in this thread now. That speaks volumes.
Next couple weeks are going to be hectic in the league. I wonder who we'll end up protecting.
I've followed this team prior. Nobody gave a shit, and we were bottom of the barrel in attendance and exposure.
Around here people really only give a shit about the Portugal team. Never got into that.
Respect!
For some reason I remembered Shaughnessy being on Around The Horn and I didn't like him then, but apparently he has never appeared on the show. Maybe PTI?
All good. New York and Boston are similar in one regard: Old sports heads (Whether it be print or radio) just love shitting on or dismissing the sport, even when it is clearly on the way up. Maybe the only positive I can think of about NYCFC is that the Yankees are strong-arming WFAN into covering their matches. I want to see Francesa squirm if there is an uptick of soccer-related calls.
I'll never understand that. They'e games! Leisurely entertainment for some, passionate hobbies for others. I haven't watched a full NFL game since 2000 but I don't shit on anyone for watching it.
Two new MLS franchise each with 1/12 stake in the league sold for $7.5 million in 2005, LAFC with 1/22 went for $110 million in 2014... MLS doesn't need validation from some old dbag who works for a newspaper.
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talisayNon
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Hey mike I waana talk about nycfc for a sec what you think about david villa as a dp? He might be too old dont you think? Ill hang up to hear your thoughts.
mike: the what and da hoo now?
mike: the what and da hoo now?
smokeandmirrors
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At least here in Philly no one really shits on the sport or the league, they just don't pay attention to it or talk about it period. The 76ers who might be in the running for worst NBA team in the history of Basketball are covered more than the Union/soccer ever have been and it's not all "lol sixers are the worst team ever" type of coverage either.
of course having the stadium outside of the Eagles/Phillies/Flyers/Sixers complex might be a contributor for that. It sucks but people will come around and it's not going to bother me if it's the 5th out of 5 team in the city for the foreseeable future.
It'll be interesting to see. Age isn't necessarily a road block for a good and dedicated player. Thierry Henry is walking proof of that. I think he can find success if he goes at it with the right attitude.
The team being six years old might have something to do with it too.
"Hey Mike. Long time listener, first time caller. With Lampard providing some good performances for Man City across the pond, do you think City Football Group is going to want to keep him for their push to the Premier League title, or do you think he'll be here for the start of the 2015 MLS season? Thanks Mike."
This is universal, tbh, all across the nation unless if you live in cali or portland or seattle or something. And even then i'm sure there are plenty of dudes that'll dismiss the MLS.
smokeandmirrors
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well yeah. still would like to see it covered more but at least it's not completely shit upon like I've seen which is nice.
it's like we have our own little secret sometimes.
But most of MLS' fanbase is younger and probably doesn't listen to these old dude sports radio shows anyhow. I go on Metrofanatic and listen to Seeing Red and visit other Metro-related websites for all I need.
The ratings for this final probably didn't crack a million yet it was trending #1 on Twitter
@petkemike · 38m 38 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy Dear Dan, in all honesty your comments regarding the Revs are laughable and outdated.
@petkemike · 36m 36 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy The fact that you would say something as pathetic as that shows your knowledge and class as a "so called" sports reporter.
@petkemike · 35m 35 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy What's even more pathetic is that by saying that, you have brought more relevance to MLS. So keep it coming big guy.
@petkemike · 34m 34 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy To the Revs fans, ignore this type of BS hometown reporting and keep your heads high
@petkemike · 34m 34 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy even though I hope to kick your butts next year, you have a lot to be proud of
THAT'S MY MANAGER. Petke is awesome.
@petkemike · 36m 36 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy The fact that you would say something as pathetic as that shows your knowledge and class as a "so called" sports reporter.
@petkemike · 35m 35 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy What's even more pathetic is that by saying that, you have brought more relevance to MLS. So keep it coming big guy.
@petkemike · 34m 34 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy To the Revs fans, ignore this type of BS hometown reporting and keep your heads high
@petkemike · 34m 34 minutes ago @Dan_Shaughnessy even though I hope to kick your butts next year, you have a lot to be proud of
THAT'S MY MANAGER. Petke is awesome.
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