Major League Soccer (MLS) Thread - Page 197

BMxJoga · 06-07-2009, 12:03 AM

Wish luck to you guys, although I see Columbus passing you, we will see if you hold them off.

M1ZZ0U · 06-07-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BMxJoga

Wish luck to you guys, although I see Columbus passing you, we will see if you hold them off.

GBS is a beast for Columbus.

Big game coming up this weekend against them down at Toyota Park.

BMxJoga · 06-07-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M1ZZ0U

GBS is a beast for Columbus.

Big game coming up this weekend against them down at Toyota Park.

Then we will have our answer them, to me GBS is the MVP up to now.

dena · 07-07-2009, 01:38 AM

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DeGuzman weighing "significant" offer from Toronto FC

Toronto FC want Julian DeGuzman badly and is prepared to break the bank (of Montreal) to make it happen.

SBI correspondent and Canadian soccer expert Duane Rollins reported on his website, The 24th Minute, that TFC has made a seven-figure offer for the soon-to-be-former Deportivo La Coruna star. In an interview with the

Canadian radio show It's Called Football, DeGuzman revealed that he is considering a large offer from Toronto, with Rollins reporting that the offer on the table would make him the second highest paid player in MLS.

Sources have told SBI that TFC has already begun shopping other players in order to make room under the cap in case DeGuzman does accept the offer, with Welsh midfielder Carl Robinson likely to be dealt to make way for the Canadian national team captain. The rapid rise of rookie midfielder Sam Cronin, and Amado Guevara's ability to play a deeper midfield role, would make Robinson expendable of DeGuzman were on board, and Robinson's salary slot would make squeezing a DeGuzman DP salary onto the salary cap that much easier.

Would be a quality signing for TFC and the leauge, the money is kinda ridiculous, the link the story has a $10 million deal for 3 years, and the other one has a $4 million deal for what sounds like half a season... which is weird to say the least.

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 01:48 AM

They are always complaining about a lack of Canadian talent though. So it makes sense that they would go for him in such a manner.

redbullnewyork · 07-07-2009, 02:02 AM

would DeGuzman be the youngest dp if he signs. i think that is what we need more of young dps. well over 26. They need some expierence.

BMxJoga · 07-07-2009, 02:08 AM

Interesting!

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 02:38 AM

Donovan is 27, but I believe he was 25 when the rule first came into play.

M1ZZ0U · 07-07-2009, 02:51 AM

From a PR & competition standpoint, I like the idea for Toronto.

However, only if it's for an entire season....this 1/2 a season garbage is a trend that needs to stop before it continues.

M1ZZ0U · 07-07-2009, 03:02 AM

FIFA cancels all-star soccer match in L.A. - FOX Sports on MSN.

Game originally set for July 5th
Moved up to July 4th
Officials waited until July 6th to announce the cancellation.

Ugh...huh?

According to my calendar, July 4th is followed by July 5th & finally July 6th.

I'm sure Beckham and 19 Entertainment is somehow to blame.

dena · 07-07-2009, 05:07 PM

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Nightmare season leads to Red Bulls summit in Austria

The New York Red Bulls are enduring one of the worst seasons in Major League Soccer history, a season so bad that the normally uninvolved Red Bull ownership in Salzburg, Austria has taken notice.

In fact, Red Bulls owners are so concerned with the club's disaster of a season that they have called on the team's decision makers to explain themselves. Sources have told SBI that Red Bulls managing director Erik Stover (pictured) and technical director Jeff Agoos are in Austria, having been summoned there to explain the team's horrendous season in meetings that could lead to a major shake-up as soon as the end of this week (a bye week for the club).

One person not in Austria is Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who looks like a candidate to be fired this week, some eight months after leading the club to its first MLS Cup final appearance. That appearance may not be enough to save him from a 2009 season that has turned into a distaster, with the club holding a league-worst 2-13-4 record.

I hope these Austrians have taken notice of what's going on, and decide that changes in the front office (along with firing JCO) neeed to be made quickly, what a lalalalaing disaster this team is.

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by M1ZZ0U

FIFA cancels all-star soccer match in L.A. - FOX Sports on MSN.

Game originally set for July 5th
Moved up to July 4th
Officials waited until July 6th to announce the cancellation.

Ugh...huh?

According to my calendar, July 4th is followed by July 5th & finally July 6th.

I'm sure Beckham and 19 Entertainment is somehow to blame.

Yeah, that was quite interesting. Also, not much other information, which was really weird.

dena · 07-07-2009, 06:32 PM

WCBS NEWSRADIO 880 - Photo Gallery: Red Bull Arena Construction Update - 7/6/2009

Bird's eye view of Red Bull Arena's progress.

Scuba Steve · 07-07-2009, 06:38 PM

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fi..........

Oh, no roof.

EDIT

Okay, jokes. Looks good. Too bad it won't be ready for the end of the season, but its good to know we will have two new stadiums for next season.

M1ZZ0U · 07-07-2009, 07:03 PM

Looks really good, Dena. If nothing else, at least that's one bright spot to build upon for next year.

barajma92 · 07-07-2009, 07:42 PM

Does anyone know if Sikora and Van den Bergh are still playing over there?

dena · 07-07-2009, 07:44 PM

Sikora (if you mean Victor) moved to the A-Leauge, Van den Bergh plays for FC Dallas, he left my club in the winter and without him we suck.

barajma92 · 07-07-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dena

Sikora (if you mean Victor) moved to the A-Leauge, Van den Bergh plays for FC Dallas, he left my club in the winter and without him we suck.

Ok thanks mate. Yes, I mean Victor Sikora. I didn't know that he moved to the A-league

As for Van den Bergh, he's really good. He's even got 1 cap for The Netherlands NT. Has he scored a lot of goals for NYRB?

steve1892 · 10-07-2009, 01:45 AM

This Weekends fixtures:

Saturday 10th

Kick-Off 9pm GMT
New England :: Kansas City
Seattle :: Houston

Kick-Off 1am GMT
Chicago :: Columbus

Kick-Off 2:30am GMT
Colorado :: Dallas

Kick-Off 3:30am GMT

San Jose :: Toronto FC

Kick-Off 4am GMT
Chivas :: LA

M1ZZ0U · 10-07-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by steve1892

This Weekends fixtures:

Saturday 10th

Kick-Off 9pm GMT
Seattle :: Houston

Kick-Off 1am GMT
Chicago :: Columbus

These are the two best fixtures of the week, for my money.

Big game for my boys hosting Columbus.

BMxJoga · 10-07-2009, 01:55 AM

The winner of the Blanco-Schelotto macthup should win the match.

M1ZZ0U · 10-07-2009, 01:59 AM

I'm going to be flipping back and forth with the US game, against Haiti, once that comes on.

Hate that they're playing at the same time but I'll choose watching Country over Club, even if it is our B-team going against Haiti.

steve1892 · 10-07-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M1ZZ0U

These are the two best fixtures of the week, for my money.

Big game for my boys hosting Columbus.

Yeah Seattle-Houston should be a good game. Will watch that.

3:30 KO for TFC.

Fantastic.

M1ZZ0U · 10-07-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by steve1892

Yeah Seattle-Houston should be a good game. Will watch that.

3:30 KO for TFC.

Fantastic.

What time will it be in your neck-of-the-woods?

steve1892 · 10-07-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by M1ZZ0U

What time will it be in your neck-of-the-woods?

I wrote the games out with the times being here (Ireland). So it'll be 3:30am Saturday night/Sunday morning.

Will make an effort to stay up and watch it.

UFC is on then Sunday night, at 3am here.

Lots of...

...this weekend then.

06-07-2009, 12:03 AM	#4901 (permalink)
BMxJoga Forum Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 3,436	Wish luck to you guys, although I see Columbus passing you, we will see if you hold them off. __________________

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Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,390	They are always complaining about a lack of Canadian talent though. So it makes sense that they would go for him in such a manner. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

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07-07-2009, 02:38 AM	#4908 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,390	Donovan is 27, but I believe he was 25 when the rule first came into play. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

07-07-2009, 02:51 AM	#4909 (permalink)
M1ZZ0U Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Second City Posts: 3,990	From a PR & competition standpoint, I like the idea for Toronto. However, only if it's for an entire season....this 1/2 a season garbage is a trend that needs to stop before it continues. __________________

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redbullnewyork Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 127	would DeGuzman be the youngest dp if he signs. i think that is what we need more of young dps. well over 26. They need some expierence.

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M1ZZ0U Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Second City Posts: 3,990	FIFA cancels all-star soccer match in L.A. - FOX Sports on MSN. Game originally set for *July 5th* Moved up to *July 4th* Officials waited until July 6th to announce the cancellation. Ugh...huh? According to my calendar, July 4th is followed by July 5th & finally July 6th. I'm sure Beckham and 19 Entertainment is somehow to blame. __________________

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dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,767 Blog Entries: 1	WCBS NEWSRADIO 880 - Photo Gallery: Red Bull Arena Construction Update - 7/6/2009 Bird's eye view of Red Bull Arena's progress. __________________

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Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,390	The roof, the roof, the roof is on fi.......... Oh, no roof. EDIT Okay, jokes. Looks good. Too bad it won't be ready for the end of the season, but its good to know we will have two new stadiums for next season. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives Last edited by Scuba Steve; 07-07-2009 at 06:58 PM..

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M1ZZ0U Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Second City Posts: 3,990	Looks really good, Dena. If nothing else, at least that's one bright spot to build upon for next year. __________________

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barajma92 Elite Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Holland Age: 17 Posts: 5,644	Does anyone know if Sikora and Van den Bergh are still playing over there?

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dena EA Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York City Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 11,767 Blog Entries: 1	Sikora (if you mean Victor) moved to the A-Leauge, Van den Bergh plays for FC Dallas, he left my club in the winter and without him we suck. __________________

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steve1892 Forum Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ireland Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 1,587	This Weekends fixtures: Saturday 10th Kick-Off 9pm GMT New England :: Kansas City Seattle :: Houston Kick-Off 1am GMT Chicago :: Columbus Kick-Off 2:30am GMT Colorado :: Dallas Kick-Off 3:30am GMT San Jose :: Toronto FC Kick-Off 4am GMT Chivas :: LA

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BMxJoga Forum Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 3,436	The winner of the Blanco-Schelotto macthup should win the match. __________________

10-07-2009, 01:59 AM	#4922 (permalink)
M1ZZ0U Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Second City Posts: 3,990	I'm going to be flipping back and forth with the US game, against Haiti, once that comes on. Hate that they're playing at the same time but I'll choose watching Country over Club, even if it is our B-team going against Haiti. __________________