posted by kidpurple
February 28, 2007
Over a month ago there was talk about Robbie Fowler leaving Liverpool to come to MLS, and now is round two I guess.
Aparently this time there is even a specific team he’s talking to. Actually this part is true, Robbie Fowler and New England Revolution have confirmed they have spoken about Fowler coming to play for an old Liverpool friend, Revs coach Steve Nicol.
Fowler’s agent denies that he could be going to the MLS, most people agree that the Revolution cannot afford Fowler, and Liverpool’s coach says that Fowler is the #1 striker at Liverpool right now.
I guess it is possible that Fowler doesn’t get a renewed contract at Liverpool, the Revolution come up with some nice cash and they do bring Fowler. It would be great for MLS and the Revolution if he did come, but I’m not gonna hold my breath waiting for it to happen.
posted by kidpurple
February 27, 2007
Today I’m sitting on my living room floor enjoying a nice PB&J for lunch with Cold Pizza on the tube because thats what channel it was on when i hit power. So there were 3 guys talking about the NFL and its players always getting arrested and the new 3 strikes and your out policy. They never said anymore about the 3 strikes policy, or else they had before I tured it on. Anyway, one of the guys said:
“(American) football is the most popular sport in the world”
I almst dumped my salsa on the white carpet.
Now I’m not sure weather to think those NFL people really think the world is the same thing as the USA, or if they really think american football is the most popular sport in the real world. Another situation that I just thought of now, maybe they have a different definition of popular, but I’m not quite sure what would work there.
What do you think?
posted by kidpurple
February 26, 2007
Ok, this is not MLS related at all, but unless you count the tons of people who only now realize that Beckham’s salary isn’t $250,000,000, but most of that is to come from endorsements news, then there isn’t a whole lot goin on right now. It never was a secret people….
Anyway, go check out ThroughBall.com, one of the better soccer related blogs that I read, to see what happened to John Terry this weekend.
posted by kidpurple
February 24, 2007
Jonathan Bornstein partially tore his medial collateral ligament at a practice on Thursday, sidelining him for up to 6 weeks, which would have time ready to go for Chivas USA season opener vs Toronto FC on April 7.
Bornstein had been called up by Bob Bradley for this first 2 caps with the US Mens National team and have very good games vs Denmark and Mexico. This injury could hurt his chances of becoming a regular on the National Team, but if Bob Bradly sticks around, he’ll probably have a spot for a long time.
posted by kidpurple
February 24, 2007
I had to DVR both the DC United and Houston Dynamo Champions Cup games earlier this week. That in itself was not a problem, but:
Before watching the Dynamo game, I had Fox Soccer Channel on watching FA Cup highlights I think. I see on the bottom of the screen ticker that the Dynamo lost. Dammit, but I watched anyway. I fell asleep and missed most of the 2nd half. What was up with the red cards there, anyone? And was that PK one of the least deserved PK’s you’ve seen in a long time?
Then last nite I was online playing some poker and my dad rang me up on IM. I sent him the message that I was about to watch the DC United game and to not tell me the results at almost exactly the same time his message showed up “good win for DC huh!”. Dammit dammit dammit, but I watched still. Good job DC. They didn’t look overly great, but I guess scoring 4 goals on the road is pretty damm good. I wish I could place shots like Gomez was, those were quite nice!
Overall I think both teams will advance to the semi-finals. I’m not sure if they could possibly play each other in the semi’s, but that would really be great if both MLS teams went to the final. DC would really have to screw up to not get into the semi’s.
Oh, and FYI those of you who did not see the games:
DC United 4 – 1 CD Olimpia
Houston Dynamo 0 – 1 Puntarenas
posted by kidpurple
February 23, 2007
I’m currently needed a new winter cap for myself, so I figured I’d get myself an MLS team hat, either KC, Chicago, or Rapids before they go and change up everything. My first place to look was the shop that the official MLS site links to, they should have a good selection, right? Ha, what a joke. Here is a screenshot of their entire knit hat selection.
I can’t beleive the official MLS store has knit caps for a whopping 4 teams. I live no where neal an MLS city so I’m gonna have to find something online. Anyone have any suggestions? I’ll do a froogle search and see what I come up with. If I don’t find anything, I’ll probably order the Chivas 3 stripe.
What a joke. They should really take that store seriously if they are concerned about the popularity of MLS in the US. This really pisses me off. Several weeks ago I was looking at scarves on the site and I got a nice ASP error rather than the list of items I was interested in buying. So this is 2 potential sales there that have not been.
posted by kidpurple
February 22, 2007
Scott Garlick told the RSL staff that he was not going to continue his soccer career on Sunday. After trading Nick Rimando that leaves RSL with Chris Seitz as the top goalkeeper on the sqaud. Chris Seitz is a rookie and member of the US U-20 national team which will require him to miss up to a month of MLS action this summer for the U-20 World Cup. RSL will almost certainly have to pick up another keeper with some experience after the other MLS teams announce their final roster.
posted by kidpurple
February 21, 2007
Ok, it is indoor soccer, but still soccer.
Major Indoor Soccer League signed a deal with Versus to televise a game of the week starting on March 24th. It is good to see more soccer getting onto TV, even if it is indoor soccer.
I don’t know much about the MISL, but I should start to learn in March as long as they don’t do something stupid and show games at the same time as any MLS coverage. Oh wait, thats what the DVR is for!
posted by kidpurple
February 21, 2007
The US Soccer Foundation has shown some interest in becoming an alternative host for the 2014 World Cup if no South American country emerges as a host. Brazil is likely but if they have any kind of problems, the US could step in and take over hosting duties for the 2nd time since my soccer career began. In 1994 the US set attendance records for the world cup, which was a big influence in the creation of the MLS, and thus the strength of our national team today.
England is possibly looking to be a host 4 years later in 2018, but if the World Cup does go to South America in 2014, the US could rival England for hosting duties. Between now and either of those years, I think the US could potentially take the steps they need to make in order be really be considered a serious challenger for the the World Cup. Hopefully we get to host one of those years!
posted by kidpurple
February 20, 2007
DC United and Houston Dynamo have important games tomorrow in the CONCACAF Champions’ Cup. DC United travel to Honduras to take on Club Deportivo Olimpia while Houston Dynamo travel to Costa Rica to take on Puntarenas Fútbol Club, a young club with goals of winning by a big margin. Both of the MLS teams will have tough games, but have the advantage of finishing the home and away series at home. Last year the Galaxy and the Revolution both lost out at this stage of the tournament, hopefully that is changed this year. It is time the MLS starts to show some CONCACAF dominance!
