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Very nice. Of course Müller hit 67 in 49 matches ... 8 less than it took Messi.With three goals today (so far), Messi breaks Gerd Mueller's record of 67 goals in an European club season.
Not bad. I guess.I replicated that Cisse goal today at the park, except I was an additional 10 yards out and it was with my weak foot.
Goals per game should really be the important stat. But that isn' as glamorous.Very nice. Of course Müller hit 67 in 49 matches ... 8 less than it took Messi.With three goals today (so far), Messi breaks Gerd Mueller's record of 67 goals in an European club season.
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Muller is one of my least favorite "big-time" players. I never got to see him play live, but on video he is basically Kenny Cooper with mutton-chops and an accent. And lots and lots of goals.Goals per game should really be the important stat. But that isn' as glamorous.Very nice. Of course Müller hit 67 in 49 matches ... 8 less than it took Messi.With three goals today (so far), Messi breaks Gerd Mueller's record of 67 goals in an European club season.
At least they got the location correct for this one. What an unmitigated disaster the Antigua stadium choice is likely to be.'El Floppo said:
Where- Miami?Antiguans are pretty nice peeps- and there aren't many of them, especially in teh States. I can't imagine them taking over a stadium and blowing out Sam's Army. Central American and Northern Caribbean, yeah- but lower Caribbean not so much. Do you remember that game AT T&T last cycle where the atmosphere was more happy and partying than adversarial?
you must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=305522&view=findpost&p=14340090
yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
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Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
If they come to LP Field, I will #### myself.
Interestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
Toronto, Fenway and Baltimore
lol, I had no ideaInterestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
Are they playing the Battery or someone else?As an aside, I was just trying to suggest a smaller soccer stadium in general in the South East.
Because that would actually make sense. I'll never forgive them for ####### up the location of the Olympic qualifying. A football stadium in Nashville. Great idea.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
Yeah, I had just read an email about it when I saw your post. It would be a nice stadium for it. Not sure how it would turn out, but being a solid tourist destination during the summer would probably help.lol, I had no ideaInterestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
I think it would sell out pretty easily and quickly with just the local population. It only holds 5100 and I think the Battery average around 3500 for 3rd division soccer. Even with a no name opponent, just having the big name American's there should make it a relatively easy sell.You might know the area better than I do though so I might be making a judgement mistake here.Yeah, I had just read an email about it when I saw your post. It would be a nice stadium for it. Not sure how it would turn out, but being a solid tourist destination during the summer would probably help.lol, I had no ideaInterestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
Excellent!! Thanks for posting, I have been looking for his health info today."Contrary to earlier reports, Jozy Altidore was not rendered unconscious after he was shoved into a concrete wall — not advertising signage — during Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with NEC in an Eredivisie game. Altidore jostled with the NEC defender Pavel Cmovs in the 34th minute, and had to be replaced by Ruud Boymans, who scored AZ’s goal in the 59th. Altidore traveled with his teammates from Nijmegen to Alkmaar and said he expects to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale. “The Lord has blessed me not to have any physical damage after that incident,” Altidore said Thursday in an email message."
Who decides where the game is played? The USSF? CONCACAF says "you get a home game" and the USSF decides where in the US they want to play? Just wondering.you must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
I just looked this up. I think this is a club team called Antigua Barracuda FC. I don't think this is the national team. Antigua Barracuda is part of the USL Pro Division.Interestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
I just looked this up. I think this is a club team called Antigua Barracuda FC. I don't think this is the national team. Antigua Barracuda is part of the USL Pro Division.Interestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
That is what I get for only looking at the title.
Plenty of good seats still availableI just looked this up. I think this is a club team called Antigua Barracuda FC. I don't think this is the national team. Antigua Barracuda is part of the USL Pro Division.Interestingly, Antigua is playing in Charleston tomorrow.Antigua was going to be the most difficult game to market of the entire qualifying campaign. I know they wanted to stay near Florida, but they are traveling between Jacksonville and DC for the friendlies so they could have chosen another facility that made more sense for the opponent. Why not be creative and have the Antigua game at Blackbaud Stadium in Charlestown? Have the tiny stadium jammed packed SRO with US fans who in that region almost never get to see a US game live and give back to the people who have actually invested in the sport instead of plunking the game in a 65k seat stadium where MLS failed?yeah- I was out of town for that. thanks for the link.Tampayou must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
For WCQiers, this is the case. The home country gets its choice as long as it meets certain Fifa standards. For something like the Olympic Qualifiers, where a large part of qualification was held in one country, Concacaf has a much bigger say in where the games are played.Who decides where the game is played? The USSF? CONCACAF says "you get a home game" and the USSF decides where in the US they want to play? Just wondering.you must have missed my recent posts on this mess. It is close to an embarrassment at this point, especially considering that some of these are Antiguan's considering the location of Florida. And this is in Raymond James Stadium of all places. As I said a while back, it is a shame we don't have smaller soccer stadiums in the country at this point for games like this
Justin Masterson over Usain Bolt for Jamaica seems odd on at least two countsA group did a study of 200 countries to see who was the highest paid athlete in each country. As expected soccer dominated the list for sports. Interestingly, Spain, England, Germany and Italy do not have a soccer player as the highest paid athlete in their country. I wonder when Messi's contract is up? He might have a thing or two to say about not being the highest paid player from Argentina
They're staying upWhenever I see Eephus post in here, I'm always expecting to see a Wimbledon AFC update
Great idea!
So, to follow-up, do you know how the countries make money off ticket sales? Could be that the USSF isn't all that worried about the atmosphere of Antiguan fans and stands to make more money on a, say, 75-25 split (just spitballing here) at a larger venue Tampa rather than a 95-5 split in Charleston (or similar location) at a smaller venue?I gotta think that the USSF has some sort of reasoning for scheduling it in Tampa....I just wonder what it is.
The financial details of articles concerning Rangers, Miller, newco and Craig Whyte make my head hurt. Scottish football is really a mess right now. The sinking ship could end up hurting Celtic as well, even though they're pretty much guaranteed Champion's League money for the immediate future.
Goff put out a piece on this question a few weeks ago when this mess first reared its ugly head with the embarrassing presale numbersHe listed out numerous reasons why a venue was chosen. Fan support/attendance, sadly was near the bottom of the list. I don't remember most of the reasons off the top of my head but location of training camp, playing surface, stadium availability and many others were listed. If money was the only concern, we could probably list 20-30 places that would make more money than having it in Tampa (not only being cheaper to rent but that come with a built in soccer audiance). I only listed Blackbaud as an example of outside the box thinking that might be helpful in such a situation. It could have easily been Red Bull Arena, BBVA in Houston, LiveStrong in KC, Rio Tinto in Salt Lake, DSG in Colorado and a ton more I won't bore you with listing. I personally am not worried about Antiguan's in the crowd. It comes with the territory of watching in the US. There will always be a large away following no matter who the opponent it appears. I am absolutely terrified of seeing 9k people for a WCQier in 65k seat stadium and how crappy that will look on tv. If they are in 65k stadium, they need 20k or so to look decent IMO. A 5200 SRO crowd in tiny Blackbaud would look and sound significantly better than a crowd more than twice that size in Raymond James.I feel strongly that US Soccer needs to think more about giving back to locations and to ownership who have invested time and in some cases millions of dollars into the sport. Giving this game to Tampa makes no sense no matter how I break it down, it does nothing for the growth of the sport.I understand the fiscal constraints US Soccer deals with but if they wanted a big stadium in Florida, Orlando would have been the obvious choice (assuming it was available, I have not checked). . Orlando City is just starting to make some in roads down there and seem hungry to grow into an MLS side. US Soccer could have the big stadium in the hopes of selling more tickets and they could also reach out to make a tie to a local club that is trying to progress up the food chain.
I know that's where they are playing that's been announced so far, but that was just such a random message, sent from the club itself, targeted to people in Tennessee, that it seemed they had to be looking at the possibility.
Been awhile.
they were talking about this on local Boston sports radio yesterday. The local fans seem obsessed that Liverpool is going to be the ruination of the Red Sox. Just another black mark on the sport of soccer in the eyes of the neutrals in my sad region of the country.
It would serve them right for being largely comprised of knobs.
Two birds, one stone
This is a list of the top 60 all time highest goal scorers in MLS history. In bold are players still active in MLS.
