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And that's a terribly poorly written article too.Well, you've got Vasco da Gama, Flamengo, Fluminense & Botafogo in Rio and Boca Juniors, River Plate, Huracan, Independiente, Racing, San Lorenzo, and Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires. Take your pick.Oh yeah,LOOK AT ME! I'M GOING TO SOUTH AMERICA!
andy_b
Footballguy
it is amazing that it has been 15 years before MLS got into Phili. Hopefully this will be the start of something good.I am not convinced starting the Union off on national TV in front of a hostile away crowd was the best scheduling decision though.Ted, how are tickets moving for the first game at Lincoln?
andy_b
Footballguy
Steve, you probably already heard this but Toronto was chosen to host MLS Cup this year. That could be a very cold day.And that's a terribly poorly written article too.
andy_b
Footballguy
The new MLS web site is launching today.
The new address will be www.mlssoccer.com
For now, you can access the new site from the old address www.mlsnet.com
I have to say the new site looks very nice. They are still transferring some of the history and stats over from the old site but in general the look and feel is pretty slick.
The new address will be www.mlssoccer.com
For now, you can access the new site from the old address www.mlsnet.com
I have to say the new site looks very nice. They are still transferring some of the history and stats over from the old site but in general the look and feel is pretty slick.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
There are also Colo Colo, Universidad Católica, and Universidad de Chile matches to choose from in Santiago.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
to ESPN for giving the MLS another shot in primetime after the low ratings. Thursday night MLS primetime was great, and I was disappointed when they went to a disjointed schedule and moved away from the Thursday night games. It's great especially in the summer when I don't really have a lot of sports to watch (not really a big baseball fan). Loving the looks of May and July already with the game every week.
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I was obviously looking for recommendations.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Agreed on tonight's game being a tough one to start. They've built what looks like a solid defense (with a talented albeit inexperienced keeper in Seitz), but they're lacking up front and in the midfield - again, some nice talent, but mostly very young, plus Fred is out tonight, serving a one-game suspension for a red card he got at the end of last season. Hopefully they don't get rolled and who knows, maybe even eke out a result, but really tonight is just about finally having a team to call our own.Haven't heard an exact number on the Linc matches lately, but capacity for the two Linc games (vs DCU Apr 10 and FCD mid-May) is the lower bowl, or about 38k. Union's up over 10k season tickets sold, plus in addition to the general sale, the season tix holders were offered the opportunity to purchase addl tix in a presale, plus I'd expect a large travelling contingent from DC for that match. Add it all up, and I could easily see 30-35k if not a sellout for the first match.The second match against FC Dallas? Steep drop I'd guess, I'd be happy with at least 18k (which would basically be a PPL Park sellout), but they've only really started advertising the team in earnest here so we'll see what kind of traction they get.The other cool thing is that the season tix holders are guaranteed 17 games, the 15 reg season games and two extras, which could be USOC, playoffs, int'l friendlies, etc. They announced the first of the two extras, which will be a friendly against Valencia at the end of July. There have been rumors for a few months about Manchester City and/or Celtic doing US tours this summer so one of those might also be a possibility.andy_b said:
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Pick a game involving one of the teams I recommended.Christo said:I was obviously looking for recommendations.
El Floppo
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Even though they've been poor lately, I'd kill to see Boca play at La Bombonera... looks to be one of the most intense places on the planet to catch a game.Pick a game involving one of the teams I recommended.Christo said:
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
This.My father (who grew up in Chile and has been going to South America on business for the last 15 years or so) says seeing Boca Juniors play a home match is electric and borderline frightening. He's seen World Cup finals, South American WC qualifiers, Juventus-Milan for the Scudetto, and Barcelona-Real Madrid matches and he says the Boca-River Plate matches in La onera were definitely the most intense matches he's attended.Even though they've been poor lately, I'd kill to see Boca play at La onera... looks to be one of the most intense places on the planet to catch a game.Pick a game involving one of the teams I recommended.Christo said:I was obviously looking for recommendations.
Isn't Boca-River Plate considered one of the most famous sporting events in the world?I've always wanted to see a game at Maracana. But it doesn't hold 200,000 anymore.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Dunno what happened to my writing... the stadium is called La Bombonera.
Maracana... is that the one in Rio? I remember reading Pele's autobiography (can't recommend that enough) and was struck by his recollection of playing in that, or another HUGE stadium, for the first time.
Maracana... is that the one in Rio? I remember reading Pele's autobiography (can't recommend that enough) and was struck by his recollection of playing in that, or another HUGE stadium, for the first time.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Superclassico. Insanity, even watching on TV. I went to a Milan derby when I was there... amazing, but the Superclassico looks even more intense.But I'd say ANY Boca home game would be pretty cool to catch.
sidenote- one of my old firms did a couple of stadiums in the run up to the '78? WC in Argentina.
This could be a very long year for the Union. They're just too young. While the Sounders have the Freddys and the top pick from 2009, the Union has ... a guy with a mohawk and Sebastian Le Toux. Torres looks like he will be good, Mwanga was mw-average. Just a huge difference between Zakuani and Mwanga.
The card in the first minute was a joke. Jesus. And three cards in the first half including a red - that's poor organization.
I still think the Union should have had the honor of hosting the season opener, like Seattle did last year.
I've set the o/u on scoring the first Union goal at May xx, whatever the date of the second 'home' game at the Linc is.
Its hard to believe we just got younger on the field while I was typing this.
Oh, and Seattle - your field looks like crap.
The card in the first minute was a joke. Jesus. And three cards in the first half including a red - that's poor organization.
I still think the Union should have had the honor of hosting the season opener, like Seattle did last year.
I've set the o/u on scoring the first Union goal at May xx, whatever the date of the second 'home' game at the Linc is.
Its hard to believe we just got younger on the field while I was typing this.
Oh, and Seattle - your field looks like crap.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Mwanga did nothing, but to be fair, he was playing his professional debut out of position. He is not a central midfielder, and hopefully never will be again.Torres definitely looks like a keeper - a lot of poise on the ball for an 18-year old. I look forward to seeing more of Jack Mack as well.Beyond that, not too many positives, though I thought they held their composure well in the 2nd half. That could have easily been a 4-0 or 5-0 scoreline.Oh, and I hope they think long and hard about the gold shorts/blue shirt combo again. Didn't look right.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
#### River Plate...
my wife said it was a horrific looking uniform. about the only positive is we don't have some BS company's logo taking up the front of the jersey.i don't know about mwanga. playing out of position - yeah, compared to where he played in college. but you think after 1 half of 1 game, they are going to say, 'we made a mistake. we need to put him back at forward.'? i mean, that's why they had 3 months of camps, several exhibition games. i'm not saying he won't play up there eventually, but i doubt it will be in the home opener.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I don't really get the hate for logos on the front of soccer team's uniforms. A lot of people point to it when making fun of the professional game.
i wasn't making fun of it and i understand its purpose. it allows teams to play outrageous amounts of money for players and it allows the game to be shown commercial-free. if the choices were commercials or logos, i'll take the logos every time. i just like the fact that the union doesn't have one.I don't really get the hate for logos on the front of soccer team's uniforms. A lot of people point to it when making fun of the professional game.
Aston Villa goes down to Chelsea 7-1
El Floppo
Footballguy
Friedl let in 7? ....Aston Villa goes down to Chelsea 7-1
prefontaine
Footballguy
I only saw highlights but not sure there were any in particular that he could have done much with. Two were PKs. It was just a turkey shoot. United responded this afternoon as well (0-4 at Bolton).El Floppo said:Friedl let in 7? ....Christo said:
andy_b
Footballguy
not that I am aware of. Check www.mlssoccer.com, maybe you can watch the game from there archives.The stadium and fans looked and sounded great. Not the best team in the world to support but t least its better than the mess last year.
El Floppo
Footballguy
The grass still looks like ####. And the team looked pretty bleh against what appeared to be a dominant Fire. Kandje didn't pair at all well with Angel compared to the guy he partnereed with vs Santos, and Dane Richards looked lost- turning and running at the same guy (ineffectively, since the defender matched his pace) over and over and over....I think I said this after last week, but the central and left side of the MF doesn't look competitive, even for the MLS. We'll see about the D- keeper looks quite good at shot-blocking (he was amazing vs Santos). Regardless, Still good to get the W.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Gooooooooooool!
Atlético 1 - 0 Real in the Bernabéu
Nice nice nice nice nice
On goltv right now.
Atlético 1 - 0 Real in the Bernabéu
Nice nice nice nice nice
On goltv right now.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
It's a good game already. Mad attacking going on. End to end action... the definition of a Derby. You can see the emotion on the pitch.
Atlético is going to need some luck to hold this lead as Real can bring it at the drop of a hat. CRonaldo nearly scored when going 1on 4 and taking it half the field. Real looks to be settling down unfortunately.
Atlético is going to need some luck to hold this lead as Real can bring it at the drop of a hat. CRonaldo nearly scored when going 1on 4 and taking it half the field. Real looks to be settling down unfortunately.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Can't believe Real got denied on the line so many times.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Thiago came up huge to deny Higuaín there. You see the Real fans cheer when Perea came on? He's a foul and ####-up machine.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Seriously... how did cristiano miss that?
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Gah. That's some terrible set piece defense there. I'm bummed that Reyes got subbed there. He and simao bring such great attacking from the wings.
It sure looks like atleti is closing its mojo this half.
It sure looks like atleti is closing its mojo this half.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Annnnnnnnnnd Atlético de Madrid has fallen apart once again. Jesus what ####e play at the back. It's as if they're the GD Washington Generals back there.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
For once I share your pain Z.
A couple of things I'm curious about:
1) Has England had its version of Monday Night Football longer than the U.S. and is it as popular?
2) How do ticket prices for EPL compare to MLS? I was kind of shocked how expensive MLS tickets are, at least to the Sounders and to the Union's opener. Obviously, the market is bearing it in Seattle. Only time will tell in Philly, but I don't think it will. Though I think tickets at PPL Park are cheaper.
1) Has England had its version of Monday Night Football longer than the U.S. and is it as popular?
2) How do ticket prices for EPL compare to MLS? I was kind of shocked how expensive MLS tickets are, at least to the Sounders and to the Union's opener. Obviously, the market is bearing it in Seattle. Only time will tell in Philly, but I don't think it will. Though I think tickets at PPL Park are cheaper.
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Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
On SBI this afternoon, there's a report that Man Utd is doing a North American Tour this summer, including visits to Boston, Philadelphia ( 
), Toronto and Houston for the 2010 MLS All-Star Game.
), Toronto and Houston for the 2010 MLS All-Star Game.
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Eephus
Footballguy
1. Yes, there's a Monday night Premier League game. It's broadcast live in the US on FSC2. Much tougher and pricier tickets in England. They're more akin to NFL prices than MLS.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I don't think #1 is accurate. The EPL's schedule is staggered and they often don't have a game on Monday night primetime. I'd think that it's less than 50% of the gameweeks. A few years ago, they tried the NFL-style Monday Night Football concept and I seem to remember it flopping - or at least not doing well enough to keep around.There are games on Monday nights every so often, along with occasional Tuesday and Wednesday games, but it's not a set schedule like the NFL when they have a game literally every week in primetime.I believe that England has had its version of MNF, if you can even call it that, less than the US, and it's not as popular.ETA - "popular" being a relative term. I'm sure that a lot of people watch the games because it's a primetime soccer game, but from a business/cultural standpoint, MNF is far more popular/important.Eephus said:
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Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Don't know when Monday Night matches started, but I do remember ESPN2 showing Monday Night Premier League in the mid-90's (IIRC, on tape delay at 7PM Eastern - rolled right into MNF at 9)
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Just looking quickly at the EPL schedule, there were only 5 Monday games between August 9th and Christmas.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Champions League today.Bordeaux at LyonManchester United at Bayern MünchenTeam News:BayernOut: NoneDoubtful: Mario Gómez (calf), Arjen Robben (calf)Suspended: Bastian SchweinsteigerMisses next match if booked: Danijel Pranjić, Mark van Bommel• Martín Demichelis returned after several weeks out with a facial injury on Saturday.• However Robben, a half-time substitute against VfB Stuttgart, picked up a calf problem.Man. UnitedOut: Anderson (knee), Wes Brown (metatarsal), John O'Shea (thigh), Michael Owen (hamstring)Doubtful: noneSuspended: noneMisses next match if booked: Nemanja Vidić• Jonny Evans returned after a knee injury on Saturday.• Although former Bayern player Owen Hargreaves is nearing fitness after more than a year out with a knee injury, he is not in United's UEFA Champions League squad.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Scholes is a dirty old man.
Love Scholes!
1huskerfan
Footballguy
FCB over Man U in extra time! 2:1
ETA--- How the hell is this thread on page 2 today?
ETA--- How the hell is this thread on page 2 today?
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firecrackerfreakshow
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My six year old started laughing so hard when Olic scored.."How would you like it if I take my shirt off at practice dad!!!!!!!"
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