Sureshot Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Del Piero to MLS? Getting a bit long in the tooth, but would be a good addition for someone. However, it doesn't really help the MLS' perceived image of being a retirement home for aging stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 New MLS season starts today - off to watch Galaxy vs RSL tonight. Bit of a busy schedule already due to the CCL, so I'm wondering how strong LA's squad will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 So I've been rather too busy to keep up with the MLS as of late, but wow... the Galaxy with some serious cup hangover at dead last in their conference. And what's happening in Toronto? 9 played and 0 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 what was with the serious red bulls angel appreciation showing? he looks like he's got proper cult status over there, scored a good goal too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 am sure he was their 1st main star they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted May 26, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted May 26, 2012 Angel was the best player in the MLS for a couple of seasons, hence pretty much universal love, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 So I've been rather too busy to keep up with the MLS as of late, but wow... the Galaxy with some serious cup hangover at dead last in their conference. And what's happening in Toronto? 9 played and 0 points. Oh god. Can't we have at least one half decent team in the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Football is truly here to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copey11 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 looks great! How many does it hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 looks great! How many does it hold? Not sure, but looking at it I'm guessing around 22,000... I'd love it if Bob Kraft built something like that in Boston...we're one of the last MLS clubs to still play in an NFL stadium...total joke of a situation, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Galaxy vs Earthquakes is about to start. The Galaxy are doing a lot better as of late - mid-table now after 3 wins on the trot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Pretty entertaining game, ended 4-3 Earthquakes. Becks is totally pissed off right now - just got a yellow card for firing a ball from about 20 yards away at someone receiving treatment which started a mini ruck, and he's now starting on a couple of Earthquakes players after the final whistle. That's some Olympic rejection rage right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Galaxy vs Earthquakes is about to start. The Galaxy are doing a lot better as of late - mid-table now after 3 wins on the trot. A bit OT but any bright talent coming from the MLS that could give the USA a good chance of going far in future World Cups? I've read that football (ie soccer joke never gets old) is rapidly gaining popularity in America now, if so it shouldn't be long before the US and A starts to compete at the very top when it comes to the world's most popular sport. Edit: Okay, not so OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzep Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 San Jose vs Galaxy was an exciting game to watch.Not the highest standard but a lot of effort with San Jose coming back from 3-1 down to win 4-3. Beckham lost his cool at teh end at booted the ball at the ref and an injured player. He and Keane looked very frustrated throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewdat Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Juan Agudelo and Brek Shea have already made some noise in US friendlies and the like. Other than that, I don't think anyone's especially distinguished themselves. I don't pay a ton of attention to MLS, though, so there could be some others who just haven't gotten games with the national team where I would notice. It does seem to be a bit of a lull as far as domestically produced young players coming through the pipeline and forcing themselves into the picture internationally. Don't see any Clint Dempseys or Landon Donovans just yet, which could be a problem after this World Cup cycle. Probably the biggest revelation in terms of new US players has been the German mother/American military father group (Fabian Johnson and Jermaine Jones in particular). Both will likely feature in Brazil. That has helped to a degree in pushing the roster forward in terms of quality and youth, but 3/4 of the first choice back line are already on the wrong side of 30, let alone at Brazil 14. With MLS, there are a couple factors in play. There have been several young US players that have just skipped MLS and gone straight into youth setups - Lichaj for example, but also TSG Hoffenheim has had at least two, plus German-Americans Fabian Johnson and Danny Williams (probably the most Americans for a team outside of MLS/USL). MLS has also turned to Central and South America for talent, so several of the top players in the league are not eligible for the national team. It's definitely improving the quality of the league, but perhaps it gives national team prospects less opportunity to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 watched Brek Shea a few weeks ago on ESPN he looks quite decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 watched Brek Shea a few weeks ago on ESPN he looks quite decent He is definitely considered the biggest up and comer in the MLS, trained with Arsenal in the winter. Omar Gonzalez is quite good as well, and should move to Europe soon as long as his recent knee problems do not set him back too much. On another note, there has been rumours of Donovan making a move permanently to Everton, don't know if I buy into that however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Haha, Lalas is pissed off because Beckham was at Wimbleton (sic) today during his one game suspension. Just for you, Alexi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Becks scored a couple of good 'uns last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Omar Gonzalez is gonna be a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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