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American Soccer |OT2| Party Like It's 1999.
- Thread starter Cystm
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That's a fair assessment. Really disappointed that she would have that point of view. I am okay with her saying that Klinsy should be sacked, but the comment about bringing in "foreign guys"
is just...Fuck you mean so much to people, needing someone to look up to, Like, good you retired and can be a bit more free with your choice of words, but damn, not like this.
The San Antonio City Council unanimously approved the joint purchase of Toyota Field on Thursday in hopes of bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to the city.
$21 million for the stadium. I am all for it, accept for the name.
Toyota Park, Toyota Stadium, and then potentially adding Toyota Field?
Hopefully if it goes in that direction they are able to get another sponsor.
Oh, and I thought you would appreciate this, Dart:
Portland wins MLS Cup. Everyone goes nuts.
Pssst, that's us too
The San Antonio City Council unanimously approved the joint purchase of Toyota Field on Thursday in hopes of bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to the city.
$21 million for the stadium. I am all for it, accept for the name.
Toyota Park, Toyota Stadium, and then potentially adding Toyota Field?
Hopefully if it goes in that direction they are able to get another sponsor.
Oh, and I thought you would appreciate this, Dart:
Portland wins MLS Cup. Everyone goes nuts.
So what does Wambach think about Leroux?
Or is it not her problem anymore since she's retired?
obviously some of these guys weren't born/raised in the US, but what matters is how much they really want to be apart of the team and represent the nation. With Chandler, it's been questionable at times (he kinda stinks anyway lol...). With guys like mix, and Boyd, etc, they seem fully invested imo. There was a video years ago when the USMNT when Boyd was in D.C. for seemingly the first time, and he seemed genuinely excited and interested in the history of the US, taking pictures everywhere as well. And I think him or Brooks had some patriotic-type comments a year ago. I forget what was said. I think it was brooks though.
Or is it not her problem anymore since she's retired?
obviously some of these guys weren't born/raised in the US, but what matters is how much they really want to be apart of the team and represent the nation. With Chandler, it's been questionable at times (he kinda stinks anyway lol...). With guys like mix, and Boyd, etc, they seem fully invested imo. There was a video years ago when the USMNT when Boyd was in D.C. for seemingly the first time, and he seemed genuinely excited and interested in the history of the US, taking pictures everywhere as well. And I think him or Brooks had some patriotic-type comments a year ago. I forget what was said. I think it was brooks though.
Delicious Waffles
Member
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In other news, we've signed 4 academy players to Homegrown Player deals, increasing our total to 9. We signed Virginia attacking midfielder Derrick Etienne, Georgetown teammates Brandon Allen (forward) and Alex Muyl (winger/forward), as well as Maryland central midfielder Mael Corboz.
I love how we're building from within, especially with Etienne getting signed.
Huh. Haven't seen that yet. I'll have to watch it later.
Will Johnson to TFC is official. Toronto is getting a quality player, on and off the field. Earlier this year when he was still injured he traveled with the team to the first Seattle away game, came to the away supporters section and sat in the Army with us. Such a great guy. He'll be missed.
In other news, we've signed 4 academy players to Homegrown Player deals, increasing our total to 9. We signed Virginia attacking midfielder Derrick Etienne, Georgetown teammates Brandon Allen (forward) and Alex Muyl (winger/forward), as well as Maryland central midfielder Mael Corboz.
I love how we're building from within, especially with Etienne getting signed.
Aww yes.
Dr Campino
Member
Beitashour, Moor and Johnson. Those are some solid pickups.
We better be as scary next year as people think we should be.
We better be as scary next year as people think we should be.
ActStriker
Member
If you believe him, the Revs lowballed the shit out of Jermaine Jones
Revs pls
Revs pls
makingmusic476
Member
They announced at the USWNT-China game here in New Orleans that 32,950 people showed up, and that figure's also been reported by NOLA.com. According to US Soccer's website, that's the highest home game attendance since since the 1999 World Cup, save for a single game in 2003.
See?? There are soccer fans here!
Some wily investor needs to start a USL side here in the hopes of following Orlando's path to MLS. A fourth team in California won't do as much for tv ratings and merchandising as filling in some of the team-less areas of the country.
Edit:
Top comment on that nola.com article is ripping into the Times for its piss-poor coverage of the event. Though it seems like it was almost completely ignored by all local media prior to the event. Then after the game everyone was like "that many people cared??"
If you're not the Tigers or Saints, news networks don't give a shit about you here. Even when those teams are having absolutely terrible seasons.
See?? There are soccer fans here!
Some wily investor needs to start a USL side here in the hopes of following Orlando's path to MLS. A fourth team in California won't do as much for tv ratings and merchandising as filling in some of the team-less areas of the country.
Edit:
Top comment on that nola.com article is ripping into the Times for its piss-poor coverage of the event. Though it seems like it was almost completely ignored by all local media prior to the event. Then after the game everyone was like "that many people cared??"
If you're not the Tigers or Saints, news networks don't give a shit about you here. Even when those teams are having absolutely terrible seasons.
Yeahhhh 20% seems a bit on the low side lol
Orlando is trying to trade for Joe Bendik.
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Good for TFC. Hopefully they can get a keeper that doesn't hold the team back.
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Good for TFC. Hopefully they can get a keeper that doesn't hold the team back.
Dr Campino
Member
We had declined options on both Bendik and Konopka, so I think he'd be in the re-entry draft if they don't get him via trade. Also, good riddance to both of them.
We should shop around for a new keeper (hopefully not Tally Hall) and have Quillan Roberts as the backup, with Bono in with TFC II.
From the looks of it Toronto is making all the right moves. If the pieces click, and the defense is any good, they could be a very scary team.
Dr Campino
Member
I saw this on Reddit, and I don't want to get too excited before it happens. But wow, what an offseason so far.
Hopefully they have January plans? So far they haven't really done much it seems like.
Mostly it's been the behind the scenes stuff. None of the fans are happy with anything that has happened since the season ended really.
That's a shame, they did really well for their first year. With some good moves they would snatch up a playoff spot.
Dr Campino
Member
Bendik to OCSC is a done deal. See ya!
VendettaRed07
Member
He's injury prone and he's suspended for like 20% of the regular season next year. I don't blame our FO for only offering 600k
I'd rather the money be spent on a different player. There were rumors of us going after Tiote from Newcastle.
We need a CB and a DM really badly. Without Jones we'll have three DP spots open. I have every reason to be cynical enough to expect nothing but I'm hoping we atleast add two DPs and maybe some loan deals from Sporting
Given your team's history with DP's I somehow doubt you'll be picking any up.
ActStriker
Member
opening day schedule
dat Cup rematch already
Need a DM really badly, don't want to consider Jermaine Jones.
uh
also, adding 2 DPs, lol
VendettaRed07
Member
Yeah I know, I would have offered him more but if we are going to spend 3m on a player it shouldn't be him. He isn't worth it due to the suspension and injuries.
I'd rather have him than nothing but its the offseason and I'll go crazy if I don't atleast convince myself theres something to look forward to.
...and they did this, which is fucking HILARIOUS.
https://twitter.com/NutmegRadio/status/679389042983718913
Delicious Waffles
Member
March 6 can't come soon enough. So excited!
Dr Campino
Member
That is fantastic.
New York Red Bulls Sign College Seniors Chris Thorsheim, Mael Corboz, and Scott Thomsen as Homegrown Players
Brings our HGP total to 11, five more than any other team in the league. Fuck a SuperDraft.
Brings our HGP total to 11, five more than any other team in the league. Fuck a SuperDraft.
Aww man, now I'm sad TFC doesn't open at Portland. How are we supposed to get our Cascadia opening win trifecta without that?
I don't like the fact that there's already a cup rematch. It's kinda disrespectful to Columbus fans, as I'm pretty sure we're going to have some sort of cup or ring ceremony or something.
It'll be super awkward for Chris Klute as well. :/
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
Luis Gil signed with Queretaro.
It appears Perry Kitchen is moving on from MLS. Goff says he has interest in Denmark and Germany. Kitchen has been great for us over the years but I think his development has been stagnant this past year.
It appears Perry Kitchen is moving on from MLS. Goff says he has interest in Denmark and Germany. Kitchen has been great for us over the years but I think his development has been stagnant this past year.
Cornballer
Member
LAG just announced that Juninho is transferring to Xolos. Lots of transfer movement from them so far.
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
It'll be interesting to see their roster next season if Zardes also leaves.
Ashley Cole is being linked to LA.
Cornballer
Member
A move for Ashley Cole makes no sense to me. Not sure why you'd want to spend a lot of cash on a left back.
Carlisle on the extent of the Galaxy reshuffle:
Carlisle on the extent of the Galaxy reshuffle:
The Culture Vulture
Member
What the fuck are the Galaxy doing?
Beats me. I'm also 100% on the "fuck Ashley Cole" side of things.
Remember this?
http://www.espnfc.us/italian-serie-a/story/1956550/ashley-cole-rejected-mls-offers-to-join-roma
The Culture Vulture
Member
They are raising the price of MLS Live to $80 next season? Fantasy league be damned I think I'm tapping out. Live was really buggy for me last season anyways.
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
I might have to buy it out of necessity. DC United switched to a channel I don't have access to. My only hope is that the locally owned Sinclair channel might broadcast the games.
I remember hearing early on that the latest ESPN deal was going to get all the games streaming on ESPN3. guess they arent ready to give up that $$ yet