MLS 2014

I'm headed to the Sounders v. Quakes match at the new 49er stadium this Saturday and there should be quite a sizeable crowd. Also, the Fire have admitted interest in bringing in Jermaine Jones as a DP. http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/07/adm ... more-85585

 

What's with those Galaxy away strips? They look like something out of the African Cup of Nations. Too busy and rather hideous.

Good job by MLS trying to lock up all of the USMNT guys. It's their best shot at trying to gain momentum from this World Cup. Not sure how good it is for the USMNT, but time will tell. Jones is experienced enough that a move to MLS wouldn't affect his development. I'd still like to see younger players who are good enough shipped overseas for the experience and the footballing culture.

 

I understand tonight's game between Munich and the All Stars is in Portland, but 9:30 pm ET on a weeknight??? This league needs someone more tv savvy, badly.

 

Ag, I couldn't agree more - how about a weekend timeframe? Just throwing that out (and hoping I can snag a Hollywood/MLS job in the interim)

 

Agree entirely. I can understand steering clear of weekends during NFL season, or even college football season. Or even when any of the major European leagues are in action. But we're currently in the one brief window in the entire annual calendar when there's little going on in the sports world. There's obviously a reason for it that we're just not seeing. If I had to fathom a guess, it would be that they locked in the deal with Bayern to have them play the match and it's the German club's schedule that's dictating the midweek timing.

 

What a shot by Lewandowski.

 

Is it any surprise that the Donovan lad still has some game left? Hindsight being 20/20, probably should have gone to Brazil.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/video/2014/08/06/goal-landon-donovan-muscles-shot-past-neuer

 

Well, he wound up with both, so not a bad deal. However, this is why you don't give children choices.

 

LOL among other reasons.

 

They are hideous and look like they should be jerseys for Mexico. I believe it was a fan contest from last season for the third kit and this somehow won.

 

Jermaine Jones is headed to the Revolution after in typical MLS fashion (made up roster rules on the fly), NE won a blind draw over Chicago for his services.

 

It is abit old seeing the league make up rules as it goes regarding transfers.

My irk is the returning Nat player being treated as a DP with Clint and Bradley totally skipping the allocation rule.

However Im just happy my Crew are picking up at the right time, we did well against the Dynamo considering Gonzalez just joined Palermo.

Apparently Diskerud was the Nat player who wanted to join, no idea if that has any truth behind it.

Curious as to the new "identity" the Crew will be rolling out on the 8th of Oct.

 

Watched the Sounders v. Timbers on Sunday - and Valeri and Martins are complete studs for their respective clubs. Yes, "complete."

 

Galaxy are on a roll, winning their 5th straight last night by stomping Colorado 6-0. They've been reeling in Seattle for the overall points lead and now are only 2 behind.

Landon continues to be going out in style w/2 converted squatting, hand kissing PKs and 2 assists.

 

I try to keep things pretty light around here, but if you want to read up on AJ DeLaGarza, you can here. It was remarkable to watch how the team and fans responded Friday night.

As for the "you're welcome" chant, it's a regular at Galaxy matches. After a goal, the PA announcer will announce it only with the player's first name. The crowd responds with the last name. They repeat twice, followed by the "thank you" and "you're welcome." I assume they've stolen the practice from a European club, but it's still a lot of fun.