Bringing Real Football To the United States-A Red Bulls MM

[chlseafan1219]

This is my first attempt at a MM, so the beginning maybe a tad slow, but bear with me until I get the hang of match reports. I decided to do the Red Bulls because it seems as if America is very neglected when it comes to this forum. The story will begin in the next post, so lets get ready to cross the pond, and convert Americans to a true sport.

[Galatasaray]

Jozy Altidore

looking forward to this since i am from New York

[chlseafan1219]

The Bergen Record
Osorio Arrested in Drug Bust
http://web.mlsnet.com/images/2007/07/09/YgE7v8uL.jpg

New York Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio was arrested after New Jersey state police raided his South Brunswick home on Sunday. The arrest occurred during a STING operation that was focused on a local Colombian drug cartel. The Record obtained confidential information that Juan Carlos hooked up with the cartel during his time with
Millonarios, a Bogota based soccer team that plays in the top level of Colombian soccer. Colombian officials are cooperating with both the FBI and New Jersey State Police. There is also some evidence showing that Osorio intentionally throwing games while with the Chicago Fire, another MLS team. Some of these games include losses to losses to the Los Angeles Galaxy and New England Revolution.
Through an exclusive phone call with Red Bull's President Marc De Grandpre, The Record has learned that Osorio's contract has been terminated, and the search for a new manager has begun. Some speculators have pointed to Devon Johnson, an American who played for the University of North Carolina, Everton FC, New Castle United, and Marseille FC.

[Muzzy]

For images: [IMG]Image Ul (web dress) Here[/IMG]. Good start though, I think I sent one of my managers under for drugs at the start of an MM. KIU.

[EduardoGaleano]

Good start, although you're perpetuating the Colombian stereotype! Just kidding. I agree, MLS is underrepresented in this forum. Looking forward to updates!

[chlseafan1219]

Sorry if I offended anyone, it was just drugs are a big problem in the Jersey suburbs( or that's at least what my cousin says). Interview with the MSG Network will be in the next post

[RevolutionMikE5]

Looking forward to this, good luck.

[DirectFX]

I Was Just About To Do A Red Bulls But You Got It Covered. Altidore Is A Beast. Sell Reyna Asap!!!!!!

[chlseafan1219]

From the Diary of Devon Johnson


It was sad day for the MLS when Juan Osorio was arrested, but as the say, to me it was a blessing in disguise. Shortly after the arrest was announced, I received a call from Red Bulls. When I finished the conversation and hung up the phone, I was no longer out of a job. Marc De Granpre offered me the head coaching position with the team. After hours of poring over notes and statistics, I have determined the roster that I will be using for the year. I also have figured out a new ratings system, from one until one-hundred, with 1 being the worst, and 100 being the best. So, here is my roster
Pos/Age/Ovr
Goalkeeper
GK/R.Watterus/37/67
GK/J.Conway/30/64
GK/D.Cepero/22/51
Ugh, goalie is not one of my best positions, hopefully I can find an improvement through transfers



Danny Cepero
Defenders
RB/H.Freeman/22/63
LB/C.Leitch/29/56
LB/K.Goldthwaite/25/56
CB/C.Mendes/27/63
CB/S.Stammler/26/64
CB/J.Parke/25/61



Hunter Freeman with the shot

Blah, I am starting to wish my team was European, it seems Americans just don't care enough 'bout soccer
Midfielders
RM/D.Richards/24/61
RCM/C.Reyna/34/73
LCM/D.Kovalenko/30/65
LM/D.Van Den Bergh/31/63
CM/J.Vide/23/54
CM/B.Camp/24/49
CAM/S.Ubiparovic/24/56
CAM/C.Mathis/31/67
RM/M.Schopp/33/62
Isn't my team wonderful? On a good day they would lose ten-nil to Blackburn.



The ever youthful Claudio Reyna
Strikers
CF/J.Altidore/18/68
ST/J.Angel/32/80
ST/J.Laventure/24/51
ST/J.Wolveni/30/60
ST/R.Patterson/22/57
I have about four other strikers, but they are young and rated very low. My strikas are by far my best position.In my next entry I'll paste pictures of our kits and write tidbits about the Red Bulls Franchise History.



My future star, Jozy Altidore
~Devon
End Entry
Comments are welcome and thank you for reading. I presume you can guess what my next post is.

[Steven14]

Try add pictures etc, and a little more detail

[chlseafan1219]

That's what I'm going to do, the edited version shall be up in three shakes of a lambs tail.

[Steven14]

Okay

[chlseafan1219]

Boom, finished

[Steven14]

Looks better
Claudio Reina used to play for Rangers, the team I support

[Dean16efc]

Nice start mate KIU.

[chlseafan1219]

Thank you, I'm gonna post the team info later today.

[DirectFX]

you should use the updated rosters. Altidore is rated better and draft pick E.Brunner is added with others he's good young CB. All the top picks from MLS Superdraft are added in last update, better players and E.Johnson is on Fulham like real life.

[DirectFX]

here's mls info if your not familiar with league/teams
Major League Soccer: Home: The Official Site of Major League Soccer

[chlseafan1219]

Thanks, mate that link proves helpful. Designated player? Wow, never thought I would see that in professional football. I've played my first match, so my post after this one will be my first match report.
*********************************************
From the diary of Devon Johnson
After spending quite some time with my assistants, have decided my lineup for our first match against Columbus. I am very optimistic about this match, and I expect at the very least to leave with one point. To win, I believe Altidore and Juan Pablo Angel have to be key contributors. If not, Claudio Reyna has to step. But with no further ado, my starting XI.
Goalie: Ronald Watterus






Defenders: Hunter Freeman





Chris Leitch





Carlos Mendes





Seth Stammler





Midfielders
Claudio Reyna






Dema Kovalenko





Dave Van Der Bergh




Clint Mathis
(Couldn't post another Picture, so just use your imagination)
Strikers
Jozy Altidore




Juan Pablo Angel

[DirectFX]

see you ran into the picture limit. we don't need everyone's pic so you are all good/

[DirectFX]

maybe you can add these other leagues/cup's besides MLS Open CUP and MLS Playoffs. MLS teams play in these but not in FIFA 08.
CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
CONCACAF

CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP:
http://www.concacaf.com/competitions/champscup/

SUPERLIGA:
superliga2007.com: Home

[chlseafan1219]

I'll definitely do the SuperLiga, but I don't know how I will be able to do the CONACAF. Do you have any suggestions on how to set it up?

[itonONT]

Originally Posted by chlseafan1219

Thanks, mate that link proves helpful. Designated player? Wow, never thought I would see that in professional football. I've played my first match, so my post after this one will be my first match report.
*********************************************
From the diary of Devon Johnson
After spending quite some time with my assistants, have decided my lineup for our first match against Columbus. I am very optimistic about this match, and I expect at the very least to leave with one point. To win, I believe Altidore and Juan Pablo Angel have to be key contributors. If not, Claudio Reyna has to step. But with no further ado, my starting XI.

Chris Leitch

isnt that taylor twellman?

[Chelsea11]

That's not Chris Leitch in the picture you have of him. Thats Taylor Twellman

[Chelsea11]

Originally Posted by itonONT

isnt that taylor twellman?

damn you beat me to it lol