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Steve Tasker
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Sebowski
Footballguy
Steve Tasker
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OptaJoeVerified account @OptaJoe 31m31 minutes ago
16 - The 11 previous instances of a player reaching 15 assists in a PL season have come after an avg of 31 apps, Ozil has done it in 16. Ya.
16 - The 11 previous instances of a player reaching 15 assists in a PL season have come after an avg of 31 apps, Ozil has done it in 16. Ya.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I feel like San Antonio might be another one of those cities that are not loaded with pro sports teams where MLS could achieve relevancy like in Portland or KC
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Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) today announced they have reached an agreement with Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to operate a soccer franchise at Toyota Field in 2016. The deal is part of a collaborative effort by the city, county and SS&E to pursue bringing Major League Soccer (MLS) to the Alamo City. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Toyota Field this morning.
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Spurs Sports & Entertainment plans to operate a USL franchise in 2016. The USL is the largest professional soccer league in North America and features strong leadership and established ownership groups. The competitive league is comprised of successful independent teams as well as MLS-owned and operated franchises. Five of the last seven new MLS franchises played in the USL.
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Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) today announced they have reached an agreement with Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to operate a soccer franchise at Toyota Field in 2016. The deal is part of a collaborative effort by the city, county and SS&E to pursue bringing Major League Soccer (MLS) to the Alamo City. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Toyota Field this morning.
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Spurs Sports & Entertainment plans to operate a USL franchise in 2016. The USL is the largest professional soccer league in North America and features strong leadership and established ownership groups. The competitive league is comprised of successful independent teams as well as MLS-owned and operated franchises. Five of the last seven new MLS franchises played in the USL.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Does anyone know if NBC is doing the 'whip around' on boxing day again?
I'm not sure what they called it but last year they did two hours of coverage like the Red Zone channel for BPL. It was awesome.
I'm not sure what they called it but last year they did two hours of coverage like the Red Zone channel for BPL. It was awesome.
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/2767730/man-city-striker-wilfried-bony-unhappy-with-bench-role
Gee, what a shocker. Pretty sure every Swansea fan knew he was just cashing in and would have trouble cracking Man City's starting XI. Not sure how he didn't see that. I hope he rots on the bench.
Gee, what a shocker. Pretty sure every Swansea fan knew he was just cashing in and would have trouble cracking Man City's starting XI. Not sure how he didn't see that. I hope he rots on the bench.
Sebowski
Footballguy
B Maverick
Footballguy
so I have been playing Futsol. And besides being extremely sore from being old and playing on the hard surface (almost like a basketball court), Its been fun. Indoor without the boards. Anyone else playing?
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
The kids all play futsal in the winter now. Indoor turf leagues for youth are out. It's awesome that I get to buy a second pair of soccer shoe and another ball each winter.
Sebowski
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
I had a coach when I was a kid who got us playing it on basketball courts. always been a fan, since its about close control and circus stuff.
at this age, my body would break.
noticed over the summer that somebody built a legit futsol field/court in the neighborhood. oh- just googled... RBNY and US Soccer. ok. I guess that explains why it's locked up every time I've been by it.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
[SIZE=11.6667px]A$hley Cole to the Galaxy apparently. I might have to go to RFK for the DCU game just to get an "Ashley Cole, you're a %^&*@!" chant going.[/SIZE]
Eephus
Footballguy
and this is considered an upgrade over Omar Gonzalez?
MLS is so confusing sometimes.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Very strange word.
I believe I am of similar age and yes my body is breaking. But I am still deadly in short spurts!
Several of these places seem to be popping up near me. 2x 20 min halfs, 5v5... just hope the body can handle.
El Floppo
Footballguy
nice. Cole's been playing at the top of his game for a while now... or...
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
It is even more confusing when you can't really evaluate the Gonzo move because they won't release the transfer fee.and this is considered an upgrade over Omar Gonzalez?
MLS is so confusing sometimes.
We also need to wait to see what type of salary Cole is going to be getting. It probably can't be too much higher than what Gonzo was making at $1.45m a year to fit into the budget.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Maybe they really hate Robbie Rogers.Eephus said:and this is considered an upgrade over Omar Gonzalez?Ramsay Hunt Experience said:
MLS is so confusing sometimes.
I don't get it either. Gerrard, Lamps, and Pirlo notwithstanding, the league was just beginning to shed its image as a well-paid retirement league by getting guys who still gave a #### like Drogba, Kaka, and Villa (and Giovinco, obviously). If Ashely Cole plays in LA there's a good chance he'll spend more time at the Playboy Mansion than the Stub Hub Center.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
is their any validity to this yet? Best I can tell is this rumor came from some French magazine that barely knows what MLS is.Maybe they really hate Robbie Rogers.Eephus said:and this is considered an upgrade over Omar Gonzalez?Ramsay Hunt Experience said:
MLS is so confusing sometimes.
I don't get it either. Gerrard, Lamps, and Pirlo notwithstanding, the league was just beginning to shed its image as a well-paid retirement league by getting guys who still gave a #### like Drogba, Kaka, and Villa (and Giovinco, obviously). If Ashely Cole plays in LA there's a good chance he'll spend more time at the Playboy Mansion than the Stub Hub Center.
LA does not even have a DP slot open so if he is expecting really good money, he can't get it there.
This makes even less sense when we know LA is still regretting the Gerrard signing which they still are on the hook for for one more year.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Awesome. My guide shows Sunderland v Man City tho. Boxing Day right?
Sebowski
Footballguy
My fault. I was reading the soccer america email and missed a date break. They are doing breakaway for the Monday matches.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Looks like Drogba might be leaving Montreal. Tweets from the Impact indicate that even though he is under contract, he is talking to Chelsea possibly about an assistant coaching gig.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Galaxy sold Juninho to the Xolo's for $1.5m.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Looks like the Cole to LA rumor has some legs.
Ives is reporting that if he does come it will be on a non DP deal and will be on a free transfer. If those are the terms, it makes a little more sense but still seems like it could be a waste of money.
Ives is reporting that if he does come it will be on a non DP deal and will be on a free transfer. If those are the terms, it makes a little more sense but still seems like it could be a waste of money.
For the Barca supporters (or if you want to troll RM/Atletico supporters)
All 35 la liga goals this season
All 35 la liga goals this season
Txns8
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
That first goal was some quality defending.Arnautivic's first touch on that goal was like he had a pillow on his foot. I'm so fascinated with the first touch on these guys.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Since November 25, they have taken a grand total of 3 points from a possible 21 in all competitions.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Looks like LVG is setting up his exit shortly
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Asked if he had received assurances from the club hierarchy, Van Gaal told reporters: "I can also quit by myself.
"That is something I speak to Ed Woodward [about] by himself -- not with you.
"It is not always [that] the club has to fire or sack me. Sometimes I do it by myself. I am the one who wants to speak first with the board of Manchester United and with my members of staff and players -- and not with you."
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Asked if he had received assurances from the club hierarchy, Van Gaal told reporters: "I can also quit by myself.
"That is something I speak to Ed Woodward [about] by himself -- not with you.
"It is not always [that] the club has to fire or sack me. Sometimes I do it by myself. I am the one who wants to speak first with the board of Manchester United and with my members of staff and players -- and not with you."
TLEF316
Footballguy
Hard to imagine a team would struggle with Ashley Young and Daley Blind at Fullback and Fellaini as their attacking midfielder....
Memphis' pure awfulness has really been astounding to me. I get that he's young and the Dutch League's horrendous defenses were a big part of why he put up big stats, but he always looked really solid playing for the Dutch team. Kid looks absolutely lost out there.
Memphis' pure awfulness has really been astounding to me. I get that he's young and the Dutch League's horrendous defenses were a big part of why he put up big stats, but he always looked really solid playing for the Dutch team. Kid looks absolutely lost out there.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
One thing I think Man U underestimated in their team building this year was the need for a poacher. Every offensive player they added was of the shiny, skilled variety but they are lacking a good old fashioned "I don't care how I look" goal scorer.
This is of course magnified by the fact that Hernandez simply won't stop scoring in Germany where he has a fantastic 19 goals in 22 appearances this year.
TLEF316
Footballguy
Yeah, can't help but notice this every time a golden chance falls to the foot of Fellaini or Jesse Lingaard (who I still can't figure out what he actually does that makes him a Man U player)
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Chelsea, United and Liverpool all outside the top-5. Weird season so far.
JMon348
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Oh, Newcastle...
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
LOL ... I mentally put the O/U on your response at 60 minutes when I wrote that. Should have bet the over.
But I concede your point. Spurs have more consistently finish 5th than Liverpool in recent years, while Liverpool have won just about every major trophy it's possible to win multiple times since Spurs last won any of them.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Yaya has a challenger in the casual/spectacular goal competition.
The Gator
Footballguy
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
It was a run, Arsenal.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
what a disaster.
