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Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Yedlin's one on one defending needs work. Mitrovic schooled him pretty bad and Yedlin was bailed out when Mitrovic shot straight at Elliot. I saw at least one other time where the same thing happened. Yedlin left his feet to go for the block, Perez put on the breaks and got his cross off with Yedlin still trying to get off the ground.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
wow, LA @ Seattle for a single game knockout game this week. That is going to be fun!
Congrats to NY. So steady all year and did it with zero big name players.
All 3 Canadian teams make the playoffs.
Congrats to NY. So steady all year and did it with zero big name players.
All 3 Canadian teams make the playoffs.
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
The East is not strong this year. I think Montreal might be the only team that could give NY a run but in these two game series, I guess anything can happen.
I think there is a very good chance MLS Cup is held at Red Bull Arena.
Native
Footballguy
Chelsea having their worst season in 20 years. Just an absolute train wreck. And this with largely the same team that won the EPlL12 months prior. Im not so much bitter (OK yes I am 
) as I am befuddled as to whats going on. Defense is in shambles, offense is predictable. All of Mourinho's shenningans coming bak to bite him in the ###. What a ###### mess.
) as I am befuddled as to whats going on. Defense is in shambles, offense is predictable. All of Mourinho's shenningans coming bak to bite him in the ###. What a ###### mess.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Earnie Stewart takes Union's Sporting Director position. Looks like a really good hire
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Toronto FC: finally
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Also, Giovinco is already TFC's 2nd-leading goalscorer of all-time, after only DeRo. Jozy is 8th.
"I feel sorry for Chelsea, and its supporters."Chelsea having their worst season in 20 years. Just an absolute train wreck. And this with largely the same team that won the EPlL12 months prior. Im not so much bitter (OK yes I am
- said no one ever
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
It's a highly entertaining run though, much more interesting than the second half cruise last season.Chelsea having their worst season in 20 years. Just an absolute train wreck. And this with largely the same team that won the EPlL12 months prior. Im not so much bitter (OK yes I am
Sammy3469
Footballguy
At least you didn't fall asleep on the toilet for 7 hoursChelsea having their worst season in 20 years. Just an absolute train wreck. And this with largely the same team that won the EPlL12 months prior. Im not so much bitter (OK yes I am
Sammy3469
Footballguy
PLATINI AS FIFA PRESIDENT.....WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111
#1FANOFCHAMPIONSLEAGUEDRAWGUY
if it's not clear (which it admittedly might not be
), UEFA is backing Infantino for FIFA President or Platini. You might know Infantino as the guy who runs the Champions League Draw and recites the rules on cue.
http://www.uefa.org/about-uefa/news/newsid=2299017.html#uefa+executive+committee+supports+general+secretary+gianni+infantino+fifa+presidency
#1FANOFCHAMPIONSLEAGUEDRAWGUY
if it's not clear (which it admittedly might not be
), UEFA is backing Infantino for FIFA President or Platini. You might know Infantino as the guy who runs the Champions League Draw and recites the rules on cue.http://www.uefa.org/about-uefa/news/newsid=2299017.html#uefa+executive+committee+supports+general+secretary+gianni+infantino+fifa+presidency
B Maverick
Footballguy
I watched the first half and United held the ball well, had some nice play but ultimately noone to get at the goal. Martial looked good, again but is marginalized out wide.
Fixed your mistake. Rooney needs to sit for awhile. He looks lost, gives away balls, has no desire to shoot, cant run past people, doesnt get in behind the defense. He has gone full Falcao. Get Martial up top and put your choice of Young, Lingard or Memphis wide left and leave Rooney and Fellaini in the dressing room.
Best rumor I heard was that Moyes may still be screwing United by having given Rooney a clause as part of his contract extension saying he starts when fit. Only thing that makes sense when a manager loves ball control yet runs out a guy that had a pass completion rating equal to the opposition's keeper and was the worst on his team by far.
City, without Aguero, was there for the taking. United didnt start anyone up top that could make it hurt.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
That is a fantastic pick up. He has done wonders at AZ with almost no budget.
The Gator
Footballguy
First Place in the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Tournament
Didn't meet up with the team from Chile who was in our age group :(
Didn't meet up with the team from Chile who was in our age group :(
Kafka
Footballguy
Lucky for them....That's awesome! Well done.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I have a bunch of stats to compare and post later but this will suffice for now.
A couple of years ago, many who follow MLS attendance pointed to the 2015 season as the year that would break all the records. This was due to 2 new expansion franchises starting and SJ moving out of their tiny stadium into a new one. Added to these were TFC expanding their stadium and Chivas shutting down.
I think this will be the high water mark for a few years, or at least until Miami, LA and Minnesota all come into the league. I expect some pull back next year in the numbers.
To understand how strong this number below is, Portland sells out every single game at 21,144 and they are lowering the league average. For anyone who has followed this leagues for years, that is a mind blowing statement.
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Ian Thomas @byIanThomas
MLS finishes the '15 season with an average attendance of 21,574 - a new league record & an increase of 12.7% YoY
A couple of years ago, many who follow MLS attendance pointed to the 2015 season as the year that would break all the records. This was due to 2 new expansion franchises starting and SJ moving out of their tiny stadium into a new one. Added to these were TFC expanding their stadium and Chivas shutting down.
I think this will be the high water mark for a few years, or at least until Miami, LA and Minnesota all come into the league. I expect some pull back next year in the numbers.
To understand how strong this number below is, Portland sells out every single game at 21,144 and they are lowering the league average. For anyone who has followed this leagues for years, that is a mind blowing statement.
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Ian Thomas @byIanThomas
MLS finishes the '15 season with an average attendance of 21,574 - a new league record & an increase of 12.7% YoY
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The Gator
Footballguy
Ha, maybe. They did well, won two and lost one but didn't get enough points to advance.
We were pretty dominate, besides an opening 0-0 draw we won 3-0, 5-0 and 3-0
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
ZICO for the win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What changes do you intend to make in soccer and to FIFA if elected?
“I want to bring something that doesn’t exist today in FIFA. Together with other members of my team, we went over FIFA statutes, and nowhere in the 81 pages do the words ‘democracy’ or ‘transparency’ appear. I intend to introduce total transparency, how the World Cup host countries are chosen, how the president is chosen and, especially, who gets the television broadcasting rights.
“Explain to me how soccer’s schedule moves in favor of a place like Qatar. They don’t belong to soccer, it’s not a place that should host the World Cup – yet the whole world changes for them. People are going to be punished for this, yet still the tournament will be played there?
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What changes do you intend to make in soccer and to FIFA if elected?
“I want to bring something that doesn’t exist today in FIFA. Together with other members of my team, we went over FIFA statutes, and nowhere in the 81 pages do the words ‘democracy’ or ‘transparency’ appear. I intend to introduce total transparency, how the World Cup host countries are chosen, how the president is chosen and, especially, who gets the television broadcasting rights.
“Explain to me how soccer’s schedule moves in favor of a place like Qatar. They don’t belong to soccer, it’s not a place that should host the World Cup – yet the whole world changes for them. People are going to be punished for this, yet still the tournament will be played there?
Sebowski
Footballguy
Kafka
Footballguy
I'm seeing Shalke'04...
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Your son looks like he's 30 years old. Anyone checking birth certificates in this thing?
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
2. Jerome Champagne. Slightly less believable than Ron Mexico or Joey Freshwater, but infinitely more suave. It is the fake name James Bond would come up with if he had the intellect of Lane Kiffin.CBusAlex said:
For one Chelsea fan, seeing Andy Carroll in a London restaurant was just too much following the 2-1 defeat to West Ham United.Chelsea having their worst season in 20 years. Just an absolute train wreck. And this with largely the same team that won the EPlL12 months prior. Im not so much bitter (OK yes I am
The striker had scored the winner for the Hammers at Upton Park on Saturday, and was enjoying a meal with friends at Japanese restaurant Roka the following evening, per the Sun.
However, the 26-year-old's evening got a little messy for all the wrong reasons, when a man approached the table. An argument ensued, with red wine being thrown before security guards intervened.
A source said, per the newspaper: "A man, who was in a group of Chelsea fans, tried to go up and kiss him, which led to a skirmish. Carroll hadn’t even had food or a drink at that point when the hammered geezer started giving him s--t."
The incident, which took place between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., was confirmed by staff at the eatery, but police were not called.
The Chelsea fan may have been drowning his sorrows following their fifth defeat in just 10 Premier League games.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Never start a beef with a guy who looks like a villain from an 80s action movie.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Avram Grant is tan, rested, and ready.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
No doubt but I meant in-game. Completely agree that I'd rather see Depay or Lingard from the start but once it was painfully obvious yet again that Rooney was doing nothing and that Martial was causing them trouble I don't get why they didn't swap for at least a period of time.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Sepp Blatter speaks. Interestingly the interview is with TASS -- the official news agency of the Russian Government.
TL;DR - It's all Platini's fault.
TL;DR - It's all Platini's fault.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
GoFishTN
Footballguy
Sammy3469
Footballguy
I just love have Platini and Blatter just keep screwing each other over and over again over the past 20 years. So much double dealing, payoffs, and "handshake" agreements it's just so satisfying to see these two men get their comeuppances.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
A Platini/Blatter frenemy pic would be as fascinating as United Passions was boring.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
I do love that pretty much all this stuff dates back to 1992 when Blazer, Blatter, and Platini set the 1998 French WC into motion. They've been lining each other pockets and screwing each other every since then.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
sweet!
Philadelphia Union soccer affiliate christened Bethlehem Steel F.C.
http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-bethlehem-steel-soccer-philadelphia-union-20151027-story.html
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Are there any other presidential candidates, besides Zico, who have publicly stated it is ridiculous the WC is still staying in Qatar?
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Related: The Red Bulls will be changing their name to New York Pancyprian-Freedoms and NYCFC will be called New York Greek American Atlas.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
GoFishTN
Footballguy
Can the Fall River Marksmen and Brooklyn Wanderers be far behind? Let's hope not.
roadkill1292
Footballguy
Trenton Rovers!
roadkill1292
Footballguy
Westminster Harriers!
