The Soccer Thread

[shnsajax]

I forgot all about the Mutiny. I'm not a fan of the Red Bulls either. Of course the Cosmos will have the best name when that day comes.

[USSoccer]

A big part of why KC changed to Sporting is that their ownership group intends to expand to other sports out of the same complex, within the same organizational structure. So, from a strictly literal point of view, Sporting Kansas City makes some sense given what their vision is.

 

That said, the badge kinda sucks. No mention of the club's history and it looks like a cheap, lazy knockoff of the MLS Eastern Conference shield. The font on the KC blows-someone compared it to mating roundworms-and the way Sporting is in there is lame.

 

At the end of the day, though, as long as the team is competitive that's all that matters. Their new stadium is going to be pretty B.A.

 

Also, I wish theyd rebrand the Fire.

[Guest]

What other sports could they expand to from that complex? Lacrosse?

[USSoccer]

What other sports could they expand to from that complex? Lacrosse?

 

OnGoal has made noises about Boxing and Lacross and such. Maybe not literally playing in SKC's stadium in some cases, but organized by OnGoal through Sporting.

[wolf stansson]

No mention of the club's history

They're talking about a bronze statue of Preki outside of the new stadium. They'll build him a statue but they won't give him a head coaching job.

What other sports could they expand to from that complex? Lacrosse?

 

OnGoal has made noises about Boxing and Lacross and such. Maybe not literally playing in SKC's stadium in some cases, but organized by OnGoal through Sporting.

I know they've talked about a Rugby team too. I think I'd check out a Rugby match or two.

 

I love the White Caps new kits. Replaces Philly's as my favorite in the league.

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cm7dPnQPGv4/TOWrM9cSWCI/AAAAAAAABpY/TcnpOGmpw0g/s400/demeritvancouver.jpg

[shnsajax]

Those uni's are slick.

 

Arsenal/Tottenham tomorrow morning should be entertaining. Arsenal need to keep pace with Chelsea.

[wolf stansson]

Madiba!

http://sitelife.ussoccer.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/9/0/89b35322-57c5-4f39-906d-f44062aa8770.Full.jpg

[Mark Priors Calves]

Madiba!

http://sitelife.ussoccer.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/9/0/89b35322-57c5-4f39-906d-f44062aa8770.Full.jpg

cool pic, unfortunately there's not too many well known players in the side.

[shnsajax]

Csec made a stupid mistake giving up a penalty for a handball off of a free kick. Spurs level it after being down 2-0.

[Exile on Waveland]

Great early Saturday game for at least the third week in a row. Arsenal have been awful at home as of late.

[Guest]

The EPL title race just got a lot more interesting today. Arsenal and Chelsea both lose (first back to back losses for Chelsea in over four years) while Man U, Tottenham and Bolton win. The top three are separated by two points and the top six are within six points. Man City could get within three points with a win over Fulham tomorrow while Sunderland could go to six points back if it beats Everton tomorrow.

[Guest]

Great early Saturday game for at least the third week in a row. Arsenal have been awful at home as of late.

 

Tied for the most home losses in the EPL. They still have four wins, though, so it could be a lot worse.

[shnsajax]

The EPL title race just got a lot more interesting today. Arsenal and Chelsea both lose (first back to back losses for Chelsea in over four years) while Man U, Tottenham and Bolton win. The top three are separated by two points and the top six are within six points. Man City could get within three points with a win over Fulham tomorrow while Sunderland could go to six points back if it beats Everton tomorrow.

 

Arsenal again showed why they haven't won a trophy in over 5 years.

[Mark Priors Calves]

The EPL title race just got a lot more interesting today. Arsenal and Chelsea both lose (first back to back losses for Chelsea in over four years) while Man U, Tottenham and Bolton win. The top three are separated by two points and the top six are within six points. Man City could get within three points with a win over Fulham tomorrow while Sunderland could go to six points back if it beats Everton tomorrow.

 

Chelsea deserve to lose because of wearing these hideous kits.

 

http://www.soccer.com/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/600/12673.GR.JPG

[Mark Priors Calves]

I'm a very pedestrian MLS fan but I've read rumors that the league is moving towards an international schedule and re-do how the playoffs are structured.

[shnsajax]

I thought Casey dove on the noncall, looked like a penalty at 1st but the baseline camara looked like he didn't get his foot.

 

Nice cross and finish for Dallas.

[Guest]

I thought Casey dove on the noncall, looked like a penalty at 1st but the baseline camara looked like he didn't get his foot.

 

Nice cross and finish for Dallas.

 

Agreed on the PK. I didn't see the first view but I caught the replay at halftime and it looked like a dive.

[shnsajax]

Hartman made a great save to keep the match even, great FK too. Colorado has come out very strong.

[USSoccer]

I'm a very pedestrian MLS fan but I've read rumors that the league is moving towards an international schedule and re-do how the playoffs are structured.

 

We'll see on the former. Seems like a sop to FIFA's whining about it and geared toward helping our bid.

[USSoccer]

So Conor Casey is going to spend the entire game gooning it up?

 

This game should be the death knell of neutral site finals. TFCs fans suck.

[shnsajax]

So Conor Casey is going to spend the entire game gooning it up?

 

This game should be the death knell of neutral site finals. TFCs fans suck.

 

I was wondering if I was the only one noticing that. Not to mention several dives.

[USSoccer]

bwahahahahaha what a shite winner

[shnsajax]

bwahahahahaha what a [expletive] winner

 

I'm glad Casey won't get it.

[USSoccer]

FCD has to score to rescue what would be an embarrassing result.

[USSoccer]

Damn, great save, and then so so close from Dax