The Official Major League Soccer Thread

Post #1141 » by **LittleOzzy** » Tue Dec 3, 2013 7:32 pm

Don Garber in his state of the league address today said he hopes MLS is one of the top leagues in the world by 2022.

Will increase salary to make it happen slowly over the next 9 years.

edfmx86 · Post #1142 » by **edfmx86** » Tue Dec 3, 2013 9:22 pm

MLS Best IX

Goalkeeper - Donovan Ricketts (Portland)

Denfenders - Matt Besler (Kansas City), Jose Goncalves (New England), Omar Gonzales (Los Angleles)

Midfielders - Will Johnson (Portland), Graham Zusi (Kansas City), Diego Valeri (Portland), Tim Cahill (New York)

Forwards - Mike Magee (Chicago), Robbie Keane (Los Angeles), Marco Di Vaio (Montreal)

edfmx86 · Post #1143 » by **edfmx86** » Fri Dec 6, 2013 7:12 am

Its so close

Predictions? Let me hear what you actually think!

Post #1144 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Dec 6, 2013 5:57 pm

Sporting 2-1 over RSL is my prediction.

Sorry edfmx86.

Boognish · Post #1145 » by **Boognish** » Sun Dec 8, 2013 12:10 am

Holy balls game is in PKs

Boognish · Post #1146 » by **Boognish** » Sun Dec 8, 2013 12:12 am

8th round, this is epic

Post #1147 » by **dockingsched** » Sun Dec 8, 2013 12:22 am

was hoping the goalies got a crack at it

edfmx86 · Post #1148 » by **edfmx86** » Sun Dec 8, 2013 6:38 am

aw ****, congrats KC.

Time will heal this pain. I hopefully this isn't Jasons last game on the sideline.

Post #1149 » by **LittleOzzy** » Sun Dec 8, 2013 5:38 pm

What a shoot out. Hate that it ended in such a way, but certainly adds to the drama for next season.

Now most importantly, will TFC have a winning season next year?

AdamTheGreek · Post #1150 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Sun Dec 8, 2013 6:28 pm

That was a phenomenal match. Had everything you could want out of it and it'll help grow the sport even more in the states. Great victory, Sporting KC.

Post #1151 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:05 am

TV ratings for the MLS final, not good, not good at all.

So much for MLS growing in North America.

Post #1152 » by **magik9113** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:12 am

LittleOzzy wrote:TV ratings for the MLS final, not good, not good at all.

So much for MLS growing in North America.

not surprised. majority of soccer fans in the U.S. could name you more players on Sunderland than on Sporting KC

Post #1153 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:17 am

magik9113 wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:TV ratings for the MLS final, not good, not good at all.

So much for MLS growing in North America.

not surprised. majority of soccer fans in the U.S. could name you more players on Sunderland than on Sporting KC

Mostly likely, but you always hope for a slight increase each season.

They have plenty of people going to games, they just need to find a TV audience too.

Post #1154 » by **magik9113** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:24 am

LittleOzzy wrote:
magik9113 wrote:
LittleOzzy wrote:TV ratings for the MLS final, not good, not good at all.

So much for MLS growing in North America.

not surprised. majority of soccer fans in the U.S. could name you more players on Sunderland than on Sporting KC

Mostly likely, but you always hope for a slight increase each season.

They have plenty of people going to games, they just need to find a TV audience too.

I think that happens with more well known players coming to the league. The crowds at a lot of games this year were impressive

edfmx86 · Post #1155 » by **edfmx86** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:31 am

i guess thats what happens when youre going up against the SEC Championship game. UNImas ratings beat ESPN ratings and that alone is bizarre.

Post #1156 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:22 am

RSL just lost their coach.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/chriskamrani/status/410591625291636736[/tweet]

Post #1157 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:33 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/nycfc/status/410593701539241985[/tweet]

Wow, NYCFC is quick.

edfmx86 · Post #1158 » by **edfmx86** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:09 am

RSL/NYCFC's worst kept secret. I can say we all knew this was coming, but it still hurts. Feels like we just lost the MLS Cup or something....

:censored:

Post #1159 » by **LittleOzzy** » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:18 am

Weird to think he'll be out of the league a whole season as NYCFC gets ready for 2015.

The league as a whole will miss his leadership.

edfmx86 · Post #1160 » by **edfmx86** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:51 pm

we lost the cup, we lost our coach, and now we lose our CCL berth because of late rule change. fantastic week in the world famous SLC.