2014 MLS Thread

[knickballer]

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Teams:
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Note: NYCFC and Orlando City will be joining next season as expansion sides

Current MLS Champions: Sporting KC
Current Supporters Shield Champs: NY Red Bulls
Current Open Cup Winners: DC United

Teams Competing in the 2014-15 Champions Leagues:
Sporting KC, NY Red Bulls, Portland Timbers, DC United

Big Story Lines for 2014 season:
1) Michael Bradley and Jermaine Defoe joining TFC and the potential of TFC becoming a "mega team"
2) SKC Winning the championship
3) How will Dempsey play and will Sounders finally win it?
4) After success last year will NY Red Bulls win the championship
5) Possible return of American players to the league
6) Jason Kreis leaving RSL for NYCFC

[knickballer]

2014 MLS Draft is hosted on Jan 16th
- Will Post more in a few days on this


Player Movement scorecard(Copied from BigSoccer forums, not mine)
Chicago Fire

In:
Lovel Palmer (traded from RSL)

Out:
Arevalo Rios (option declined)
Paolo Tornaghi (waived)
Michael Vidiera (option declined)
Corben Bone (option declined, drafted by Philadelphia)
Daniel Paladini (option declined, rights traded to Columbus)
Joel Lindpere (option declined)
Logan Pause (option declined)
Kellen Gulley (option declined)
Maicon Santos (option declined)
Chris Rolfe (option declined)
Shaun Francis (option declined, draft to SJ)
Wells Thompson (out of contract)
Yazid Atouba (option declined)

Chivas USA

In:
Mauro Rosales (trade from Seattle)
Andrew Jean-Baptiste (trade from Portland)

Out:
Mario de Luna (loan terminated)
Jaime Frias (loan terminated)
Edgar Mejia (loan terminated)
Julio Morales (loan terminated)
Patrick McLain (option declined)
Steven Purdy (option declined)
Daniel Antunez (option declined)
Marvin Iraheta (option declined)
Josue Soto (option declined)
Jose Manuel Rivera (option declined)
Ante Jazic (out of contract)
Tristan Bowen (trade to Seattle)
Jorge Villafana (trade to Portland)

Colorado Rapids

In:
Marc Burch* (re-entry draft)
Martin Chavez (traded from San Jose)

Out:
Diego Calderon (loan ended, purchase option declined, confirmed not returning)
Martin Rivero (loan ended, purchase option declined, in negotiations)
Jaime Castrillon (option declined, confirmed not returning)
Steward Ceus (option declined, confirmed not returning)
Hendry Thomas (option declined, in negotiations)
Brian Mullan (option declined, in negotiations)
Jamie Smith (option declined, in negotiations)
Anthony Wallace (out of contract)
Brenton Griffiths (in negotiations)
Kory Kindle (in negotiations)
German Mera (in negotiations)
Danny Mwanga (in negotiations)
Atiba Harris (traded to San Jose)

Columbus Crew

In:
Waylon Francis (Herediano)
Matt Wiet (Homegrown, Dayton Dutch Lions)
Brad Stuver (Waiver draft, MLS pool)
Daniel Paladini* (trade from Chicago)
Steve Clark (signed from Norway/SEA)
Ross Friedman (homegrown)
Matt Walker (homegrown)

Out:
Eddie Gaven (retired)
Aaron Horton (waived)
Matias Sanchez (waived)
Drew Beckie (option declined)
Glauber (option declined)
Kyle Hyland (option declined)
Danny O'Rourke (option declined)
Konrad Warzycha (option declined)
Andy Grunenbaum (traded to SKC)
Chad Marshall (trade to Seattle)

FC Dallas

In:
Ryan Hollingshead (2013 SuperDraft holdout)
Adam Moffat (traded from SEA for Cooper)

Out:
David Ferreira (option declined)
Ramon Nunez (option declined)
Erick (option declined)
Jackson (trade to Toronto)
Kenny Cooper (traded to Seattle)
Victor Ulloa (out of contract)
Ugo Ihemelu (option declined)

DC United

In:
Davy Arnaud (trade from Montreal)
Sean Franklin (re-entry draft)
Bobby Boswell (re-entry draft)
Fabian Espindola (re-entry draft)
Eddie Johnson (traded from SEA)
Nana Attakora (re-entry draft)
Jalen Robinson (homegrown)

Out:
Syamsir Alam (option declined)
Dwayne DeRosario (option declined)
Lionard Pajoy (option declined)
Carlos Ruiz (option declined)
Marcelo Saragosa (option declined)
James Riley (option declined)
John Thorrington (option declined)
Daniel Woolard (option declined)

Houston Dynamo

In:
David Horst (traded from PTFC)

Out:
Brian Ching (retired)
Alex Dixon (option declined)
Andrew Driver (option declined)
Cam Weaver (option declined)
Michael Chabala (option declined)
Calen Carr (out of contract)
Bobby Boswell* (out of contract, drafted by DC)

Los Angeles Galaxy

In:
Baggio Husidic (Hammarby)
Samuel (loan, Fluminense)

Out:
Colin Clark (option declined)
Laurent Courtois (option declined)
Sean Franklin (option declined, drafted by DC)
Pablo Mastroeni (out of contract, retired)
Jose Villareal (loan to Cruz Azul)

Montreal Impact

Out:
Alessandro Nesta (retired)
Paolo Del Piccolo (waived)
Maximilliano Rodriguez (waived)
Sinisa Ubiparipovic (option declined)
Davy Arnaud (trade to DC)
Zarek Valentin (out of contract)
Nelson Rivas (out of contract)
Andres Romero (out of contact)
Daniele Paponi (out of contract)
Andrea Pisanu (out of contract)

New England Revolution

In:
Paolo Del Piccolo (waiver draft)
Brad Knighton (trade from Vancouver)

Out:
Chad Barrett (option declined, draft to SEA)
Charlie Davies (option declined)
Ryan Guy (option declined)
Tyler Polak (option declined)
Matt Reis (option declined, retired)
Clyde Simms (option declined)
Donnie Smith (option declined)
Luis Soffner (option declined)
Juan Toja (option declined)
Juan Agudelo (out of contract)
Kevin Alston (out of contract)
Darrius Barned (out of contract)
Bilal Duckett (waived)
Matt Horth (waived)
Gabe Latigue (waived)

New York Red Bulls

In:
Bobby Convey (from TFC)

Out:
Kevin Hartman (option declined, retired)
David Carney (option declined)
Brandon Barklage (option declined)
Heath Pearce (out of contract)
Fabian Espindola (option declined)
Marcus Holgersson (mutual consent)

Philadelphia Union

In:
Corben Bone (re-entry draft)

Out:
Chris Albright (out of contract, retired)
Don Anding (waived)
Greg Jordan (waived)
Kleberson (waived)
Oka Nikolov (waived)
Michael Farfan (transferred to Cruz Azul)


Portland Timbers

In:
Jorge Villafana (trade from Chivas)
Steve Zakuani* (re-entry draft)

Out:
David Horst (traded to Houston)
Ryan Miller (option declined)
Dylan Tucker-Gagnes (waived)
Brent Richards (waived)
Ryan Johnson (out of contract)
Milos Kocic (out of contract)
Brad Ring (out of contract)
Sal Zizzo (traded to SKC)
Frederic Piquionne (out of contract)
Sebastian Rincon (out of contract)
Andrew Jean-Baptiste (trade to Chivas)

Real Salt Lake

In:
Jordan Allen (homegrown)

Out:
Yordany Alvarez (option declined)
Brandon McDonald (option declined)
Josh Saunders (option declined)
Khari Stephenson (option declined)

San Jose Earthquakes

In:
Brandon Barklage (re-entry draft)
Shaun Francis (re-entry draft)
Jean-Baptiste Pierrazi (free agent?/AC Ajaccio)
Atiba Harris (traded from Colorado)

Out:
Ramiro Corrales (retired)
Nana Attakora (option declined; draft to DC)
Dan Gargan (option declined)
Evan Newton (option declined)
Marcus Tracy (option declined)
Peter McGlynn (option declined)
Cesar Diaz Pizarro (option declined)
Mehdi Ballouchy (out of contract; draft to VAN)
Justin Morrow (traded to TFC)
Rafael Baca (transfer to Cruz Azul)
Martin Chavez (traded to Colorado)

Seattle Sounders

In:
Stefan Frei (trade from Toronto)
Tristan Bowen* (trade from Chivas)
Chad Marshall (trade from Columbus)
Kenny Cooper (traded from FCD for Moffat)
Chad Barrett (re-entry draft)
Corey Hertzog (re-entry draft)

Out:
Philip Lund (waived)
Michael Gspurning (option declined)
Marc Burch (out of contract, drafted by Colorado)
Blair Gavin (out of contract)
Mauro Rosales (trade to Chivas)
Steve Zakuani (out of contract, draft to PTFC)
Adam Moffat (traded to FCD for Cooper)
Eddie Johnson (traded to DC)

Sporting Kansas City

In:
Sal Zizzo (from PTFC)
Andy Grunenbaum (traded from Crew)

Out:
Jimmy Nielsen (retired)
Kyle Miller (waived)
Brendan Ruiz (waived)
Federico Bessone (out of contract)

Toronto FC

In:
Jackson (trade from Dallas)
Gilberto (Portugesa)
Dwayne DeRosario (re-entry draft, signing confirmed)
Justin Morrow (traded from SJ)
Jordan Hamilton (homegrown)
Michael Bradley(DP)
Jermaine Defoe(DP)

Out:
Danny Koevermans (out of contract)
Michael Thomas (option declined)
Bobby Convey (traded to NYRB)
Darel Russell (option declined)
Robert Earnshaw (option declined)
Justin Braun (out of contract)
Stefan Frei (trade to Seattle)

Vancouver Whitecaps

Out:
Lee Young-Pyo (retired)
Greg Klazura (waived)
Joe Cannon (option declined)
Brad Knighton (trade to New England)
Simon Thomas (option declined)
Brad Rusin (option declined)
Jun Marques Davidson (option declined)
Daigo Kobayashi (option declined)
Tommy Heinemann (option declined)
Corey Hertzog (option declined)

[knickballer]

This post will be reserved for the Rumor Mill(any rumor really)

Some Rumors so far
1) Xavi to NYRB or possibly NYCFC?
2) Maurice Edu to Philly? Jermaine Jones back to MLS?

[netsfan549]

Dammit was hoping Toronto was in champions. Does anybody know if Utti from timbers still with team?

D.C. United trades 1st slot in allocation & Ethan White to PHL for 6th position in allocation & Jeff Parke. Philly angling for Maurice Edu

[knickballer]

Dammit was hoping Toronto was in champions. Does anybody know if Utti from timbers still with team?

D.C. United trades 1st slot in allocation & Ethan White to PHL for 6th position in allocation & Jeff Parke. Philly angling for Maurice Edu


TFC still has a chance and who ever wins the canandian cup will enter. Could be a mls Canadian team or a amateur Canadian team. Canadian teams don't compete in the US open cup sinces its for US teams only

[kentatm]

FCD finally has a new manager! :banana:

FCD is still a massive train wreck! :(

[netsfan549]

TFC still has a chance and who ever wins the canandian cup will enter. Could be a mls Canadian team or a amateur Canadian team. Canadian teams don't compete in the US open cup sinces its for US teams only

Thanks, hopefully theyh get in. I want to see them against a mexican team

[netsfan549]

Chara no longer a DP from this season on.. just saw this tweet

welcomes Adolfo “Bofo” Bautista to the Red-and-White!

[knickballer]

[QUOTE=netsfan549]Chara no longer a DP from this season on.. just saw this tweet

welcomes Adolfo

[netsfan549]

Chivas USA lol.


Hate to continue talking about TFC but I'm glad they are making this splash. It's only going to be great for the league if they end up becoming a "mega team" and have the ability to be the hottest team in town and draw in millions of canadian fans.

To think in one offseason they got Bradley, Defoe, Gilberto and DeRo. Not sure how they afforded it.


I think MLS increased cap but not being reported. THis is great for league hopefully they will be able to draw fans to stadiums on road

[knickballer]

I think MLS increased cap but not being reported. THis is great for league hopefully they will be able to draw fans to stadiums on road

Salary cap increases by 5% yearly but maybe they have alot of cap allocation? Who knows.

[netsfan549]

Salary cap increases by 5% yearly but maybe they have alot of cap allocation? Who knows.

I will def be going to Red bulls vs toronto game

[niko]

I think i'll root for NYC FC. I really don't have a strong affinity for the Red Bulls, and it will be closer to me to go to games (just jump on the BQE) when the stadium is finished.

Where will they be playing to start?

[netsfan549]

I think i'll root for NYC FC. I really don't have a strong affinity for the Red Bulls, and it will be closer to me to go to games (just jump on the BQE) when the stadium is finished.

Where will they be playing to start?


Yankees stadium


INCREIBLE! Xavi ha aceptado de ir a jugar en los New York Redbull despu

[RagaZ]

Lawl, you really think one of the best players for Barcelona and Spain would join MLS :facepalm

[niko]

[QUOTE=netsfan549]Yankees stadium


INCREIBLE! Xavi ha aceptado de ir a jugar en los New York Redbull despu

[netsfan549]

UGH, that sucks. Why not City? Go from Queens to Queens, makes no sense to make people go to the Bronx then move to Queens.


Yankees and Manchester city both own the team..I am guessing we will be able to watch them play on Yes network

[niko]

Yankees and Manchester city both own the team..I am guessing we will be able to watch them play on Yes network
UGH, they are owned by the Yankees.

Red Bulls feel closer all of a sudden.

[netsfan549]

Anybody else sad to see camilo go? cuz i am

[netsfan549]

For what he did? No. 2.2 mil$ stuffing in Caps' mouth for a guy who basically tears his contract apart and walks away? :facepalm

I'm sad for Robbo and the Caps though.


I love watching him play true talent there..


Apprently Forlan rejected offer from MLS.

[knickballer]

Don't really know what Philly was doing with that selection. Don't understand that logic at all and Blake to me sounds completely overrated. Best goal keeping prospect in the past 15 years? LOL, This is the MLS and college soccer and the guy can easily bust.

Worst of all the guy is what 24? Hardly the age for a prodigy and Zac MacMath is actually younger and was considered a can't miss GK prospect as well. I also heard they have one of the top keepers in their youth academy as well.

Just seems strange moving up to the first overall pick and selecting a position that they didn't need :confusedshrug:

[Grinder]

Don't really know what Philly was doing with that selection. Don't understand that logic at all and Blake to me sounds completely overrated. Best goal keeping prospect in the past 15 years? LOL, This is the MLS and college soccer and the guy can easily bust.

Worst of all the guy is what 24? Hardly the age for a prodigy and Zac MacMath is actually younger and was considered a can't miss GK prospect as well. I also heard they have one of the top keepers in their youth academy as well.

Just seems strange moving up to the first overall pick and selecting a position that they didn't need :confusedshrug:

I'm a Union fan and I didn't like the pick either. Apart from the fact that MacMath is only 22 and a year younger than Blake, we have a homegrown prospect in Zack Steffen who's being projected by a lot of scouts as a prodigious talent with the potential to be the GOAT US keeper. He was consistently outperforming MacMath as a 16 year old when he came to train with the Union.

That being said, I sort of understand the Blake pick. Apparently the Union aren't confident that they'll be able to sign Steffen because they think he'll have big money offers from teams in Europe and they're not at all happy with how MacMath has played. Getting Blake on a Generation Adidas deal means that he won't count against the cap and MacMath can be traded away for allocation money to help acquire a good foreign DP and/or make way for Maurice Edu.

I am intrigued by the other first round pick, Pedro Ribeiro. He's a versatile 6'4" Brazilian midfielder who's apparently really good on the ball. He could have been a top 5 pick but teams were hesitant to take him because he'd take up a foreign player spot.

Did you hear that New York Cosmos just signed Vancouver's first round pick, Andre Lewis? Tough week for the Whitecaps, Camilo forcing a move away from them and their top 10 pick getting stolen away by an NASL team. :lol

[BurningHammer]

Also, what's happen to Patrick Mullins dropping to 11th to Rev? The dude had one of the best college soccer career ever, winning Hermann Trophy two years in a row, the first time in 40 years.

Seems teams opt to choose what they saw during combines rather than college records.

[netsfan549]

I'm a Union fan and I didn't like the pick either. Apart from the fact that MacMath is only 22 and a year younger than Blake, we have a homegrown prospect in Zack Steffen who's being projected by a lot of scouts as a prodigious talent with the potential to be the GOAT US keeper. He was consistently outperforming MacMath as a 16 year old when he came to train with the Union.

That being said, I sort of understand the Blake pick. Apparently the Union aren't confident that they'll be able to sign Steffen because they think he'll have big money offers from teams in Europe and they're not at all happy with how MacMath has played. Getting Blake on a Generation Adidas deal means that he won't count against the cap and MacMath can be traded away for allocation money to help acquire a good foreign DP and/or make way for Maurice Edu.

I am intrigued by the other first round pick, Pedro Ribeiro. He's a versatile 6'4" Brazilian midfielder who's apparently really good on the ball. He could have been a top 5 pick but teams were hesitant to take him because he'd take up a foreign player spot.

Did you hear that New York Cosmos just signed Vancouver's first round pick, Andre Lewis? Tough week for the Whitecaps, Camilo forcing a move away from them and their top 10 pick getting stolen away by an NASL team. :lol


According to reports MLS owns him

[Grinder]

According to reports MLS owns him

MLS has admitted that Lewis is a Cosmos player but they have an agreement to get him on loan/work out a possible transfer.

"MLS has an agreement with Lewis and the Cosmos for him to join MLS and Vancouver, provided certain conditions are met," MLS vice president of player personnel Lino DiCuollo said. "In the event the Whitecaps want to retain the player, as of the roster compliance date (March 1), then he will be with them on a loan or after a transfer from the Cosmos."

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/01/17/mls-vancouver-whitecaps-confirm-arrangement-new-york-cosmos-over-draftee-and

[Grinder]

http://i.imgur.com/qUbUbbV.jpg

Juventus offered 1 million for Sporting Kansas City's home-grown 16-years-old defender Erik Palmer-Brown. SKC turned it down.

Good job. USA Soccer should better not let another promising youngster go to other countries ala Giuseppe Rossi.

He has no path to Italian citizenship or any other European citizenship for that matter so there's zero similarities to the Rossi situation. It makes no sense for SKC to sell the kid either. He'd have to wait till he's 18 to join Juventus' full time and SKC would have no incentive to develop him.

[Grinder]

Young foreign players can earn citizenship if they play in the club's country long enough, can't they? He is just 16. By the time he blossoms into a potential superstar he could have a dual citizenship and opt not to play of the country he was born.

Balotelli was born in Italy and couldn't get citizenship till he was 18. Also, Palmer-Brown has represented the US in competitions before without being eligible for another country so that makes him ineligible for any other country that he could potentially acquire citizenship in.

[knickballer]

Erik Palmer-Brown would have 0 chance at playing for Italy. If he had Italian heritage then possibly there might be a chance but I doubt he'd be on the Italian radar when they are known for producing class defenders.

Interesting the transfer fee was for a million. It would have ranked probably in the top 10 of largest transfers in the leagues history but for KC it's not worth it since the MLS would have received majority of the transfer fee(probably 2/3) Better to have the kid play for the team and not count against the cap while he's a HG signing then in a few years possibly sign him and actually have majority of the transfer fee received by the team.

BTW, the first ever Intra-league loan happened with Tony Cascio going to Houston Dynamo. Lets see if intraleague loans happen and it's a decent way for teams to get some talent in positions of need.

[knickballer]

He has only been with U-18. Senior national team is another story. Players who played for one youth national teams opt to represent others as senior all the time.

It doesn't happen as much as you'd think. Only if there's a heritage link you usually see it happening. Example some players with heritage from the ex-yugoslavia tend to play for Western European youth NT but then switch to their "blood line"(to put it in simpler terms) or the situation with players of North African descent representing French youth teams then switching to North African for senior representation.

You rarely see it happen if the player has no links to the country though.

[netsfan549]

If Union finalizes Maurice Edu signing, base salary between $480,000 and $600,000,

[netsfan549]

I love what galaxy are doing

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-galaxy-usl-pro-team-20140128,0,3132039.story#axzz2rnXZWiYQ

[netsfan549]

Usmnt to play at red bulls arena

[CryinInTheCar]

Like the additions of Convey, Eckersley and Armando Lozano (Great depth moves)

We also locked up Olave to a new contract which is great.

Didn't get that big named player I wanted, but I assure you, RBNY are filling that 3rd DP spot this summer..

[CryinInTheCar]

lol, I just realized Eckersley was once on Man U and won Man U's reserve player of the year award. Still only 23 and played for a shitty Toronto team last year. He could be a steal.

[netsfan549]

Do you guys think mls miami will work?

[pinhead]

Victoria Beckham could probably get in most MLS sides.

[BasedTom]

Do you guys think mls miami will work?
I hope so. MLS is a much more respectable league today than when the Fusion were around.

[knickballer]

I'm skeptical on the Miami team given the past history of MLS teams in Florida(albeit in a weak era)

If anything the MLS should see how Orlando does in the first 2-3 years in the league then give a decision to Miami.

Miami(and Florida in general) aren't a good "sports town"

BUT this Miami team will have a marketable appeal and will have a celebrity buzz which is ideal for a city like Miami. That and they'll probably go after popular players internationally.

[BasedTom]

Even though Florida is probably known more as a (college) football state, the highest attendance ever for the state was a soccer match: http://www.sunlifestadium.com/news/71124-fans-for-brazil-vs-honduras-sets-state-of-florida-record

I think a lot of people here genuinely appreciate the sport of soccer. However the same could be said of baseball, and look at how the marlins have fared lately.

I don't think that people really care about the celebrity stuff. If the team sucks and the tickets are overpriced then I don't think people are going to want to pay money to sweat their asses off and to see washed up players get their ass kicked every time. Even if Beckham and Jennifer Lopez or Will Smith are in attendance. But if the team shows a legitimate desire to compete and acquire talented players, then that's a different story.

[fsvr54]

With the huge foreign born hispanic population who loves soccer, I can see an MLS team working here.

[netsfan549]

Julio Cesar To toronto Fc.. Thats crazy

[netsfan549]

hopefully they qualify for champions league

[qrich]

MLS has officially bought Chivas USA back from Jorge Vergara, the owner of thr original Chivas CD Guadalajara.

Should they move the team, change the name, both, or else?

Move them to Phoenix.

[qrich]

FC Tucson also drew with Shitvas

[qrich]

Chivas USA has made a new signing with British Luke Moore (http://mikesmind.sportsblog.com/post/582121/luke_moore_joins_chivas_usa.html)

While the Galaxy have signed two homegrown players in Bradford Jamieson & Raul Mendiola. Jamieson has been a mainstay on the Youth National Teams and is only 17. He scored 3 times in 11 matches for the Galaxy Academy. Jamieson was stolen from Chivas USA's academy. Mendiola is two years older at 19 and was a key part of the Academy's record this past season with 13 finishes.

Galaxy have done well with their academy in the past, pulling guys like Tristan Bowen, Gyasi Zardes, Jack McBean & Jose Villareal.

[qrich]

That's a seriously good academy. :applause:

Among the best in the MLS. I don't want to say the best because I don't know the rest off the top of my head.

But I won't be shocked if Jamieson ends up being the cream of the crop, or #2 behind Villareal.

[kentatm]

Do you guys think mls miami will work?


no, but that's more b/c sports fans in Florida suck in general.

Its pretty much the worst state for an expansion team in any sport.

[netsfan549]

Not MLS news but thought this was interesting

Hearing Jurgen Klinsmann is pushing harder to get Arsenal's Gedion Zelalem & Mainz's Shawn Parker to choose the USMNT. Hardly a slam dunk.

[Grinder]

MLS season starts tomorrow :cheers:

Post your predictions. Mine:

East
1. Sporting KC
2. Toronto
3. Philadelphia (go ahead, call me a homer :D)
4. New England
5. NYRB
6. DC United
7. Chicago
8. Columbus
9. Houston
10. Montreal


West
1. LA Galaxy
2. Portland
3. RSL
4. Seattle
5. Colorado
6. Whitecaps
7. FC Dallas
8. San Jose
9. Chivas

MVP: Michael Bradley
Golden Boot: Jermain Defoe (Jack McInerney in 2nd)
Defender of the year: Omar Gonzalez
Newcomer of the year: Benji Joya


Best XI:
Jaime Penedo
Deandre Yedlin - Omar Gonzalez - Matt Besler - Chris Klute
Michael Bradley
Landon Donovan - Diego Valeri - Darlington Nagbe
Robbie Keane - Clint Dempsey

[netsfan549]

East
1. NYRB
2. Toronto
3. Sporting KC
4. New England
5. Philly
6. Chicago
7. DC United
8. Montreal
9. Houston
10. Columbus


West
1. LA Galaxy
2. Portland
3. RSL
4. Seattle
5. Whitecaps
6. Colorado
7. FC Dallas
8. San Jose
9. Chivas

MVP: Henry
Golden Boot: Gilberto
Defender of the year: Omar Gonzalez

[Done_And_Done]

MLSE and City of Toronto are close to make a deal to expand BMO Field. 10000+ seats and roofs will be added and the size of the field will be expanded for potential use as the new home for Argos Canadian football and maybe NHL outdoor games.

The question for now is that if the Argos actually move in, do they have to spend more to make a convertible grass/turf field so TFC fans and players don't get pissed off?

There's no other way in my opinion. I'm pretty sure Leweike has gone on the record to say he didn't approve of the joint-pitch idea. Either invest in the convertible grass or back off.

Ps - I haven't been this excited about TFC since the inaugural season. We've finally beefed up this roster with formidable players.

[knickballer]

There's no other way in my opinion. I'm pretty sure Leweike has gone on the record to say he didn't approve of the joint-pitch idea. Either invest in the convertible grass or back off.

Ps - I haven't been this excited about TFC since the inaugural season. We've finally beefed up this roster with formidable players.

Spending has never been an issue with TFC as they've always managed to bring in "top" guys(for MLS standards) and always was one of the higher spending clubs. Stability and management seemed to be the issue.

Although Nelson was under scrutiny last year it does help to have the manager come back and TFC seemed to develop a young core over the past 2 years or so and brought in big names to make a push. That's a recipe for success imo.

[BurningHammer]

MLS locks out referees and officials a day before the opener!? :wtf:

[9erempiree]

I take it Henry is not playing.

[9erempiree]

We need to get this MLS thread into the World Soccer thread.

[Grinder]

There were some crazy games yesterday. Sounders winning on essentially the last kick of the game, Timbers equalizing with 4 seconds left in stoppage time, Dynamo, Crew, Whitecaps clobbering the Revs, NYRB, and DCU respectively.

The Galaxy, namely Robbie Keane, really blew a ton of good scoring opportunities and were deservedly punished for failing to capitalize. Rimando had a great save on the Keane PK...we're lucky to have him as our 3rd GK.

[netsfan549]

I love MLS matchday app

[netsfan549]

Good thing MLS pays their players.. Puebla another team that isnt paying their players

[mr.big35]

Detroit should have MLS team

[netsfan549]

SKC beat Cruz Azul

and

Galaxy beat Xolos


Great wins

[netsfan549]

Will an MLS team wins CCL this season?

I think MLS team can Galaxy or SKC

[netsfan549]

If Quakes win they will have an easier route though. Plus, all three MLS teams will have to play in Mexico, which never is easy for any MLS teams, on the second legs.

We will see how things will turn out.

I was so pumped for Toronto FC vs Seattle till I realized wont be here lol

[knickballer]

I was so pumped for Toronto FC vs Seattle till I realized wont be here lol

Yea, seattle vs toronto is a great matchup and I don't think there was such a marquee match with stars in the lineup. Closest I can think was back in 2011 when LA played NY(Henry's first match against LA) that featured Donovan, Becks, Henry, Juan Pablo Angel(was a hell of a striker back in the day), Rafael Marquez. Robbie Keane didn't join LA until that Summer.

Brings a tear into my eye seeing as the league has 4 "Mega-teams" in Seattle, NY, TFC and LA. Back then it was one Mega team(LA), then came NY with the spending, then SEA and now TFC.

[Grinder]

Chad Barrett won't start. It'll either be Kenny Cooper or Dempsey if he's fully fit.


The best matchup will be Bradley vs. Ozzie Alonso, probably the two best CMs in MLS.

[knickballer]

Chad Barrett won't start. It'll either be Kenny Cooper or Dempsey if he's fully fit.


The best matchup will be Bradley vs. Ozzie Alonso, probably the two best CMs in MLS.

Hopefully CDemp is healthy to go. He's been having nagging injuries and i'm sure that turf field doesn't help it.

And yea although Cooper hasn't been the best lately I think he's a very good striker. Hasn't lived up to his potential though unfortunately. Mario Gomez lite but tried to play as a winger which is stupid considering he has a massive body and a very good finisher.

Dempsey, Martins, Alonso, Pappa, Evans, Marhsall, Yedlin, Bradley, Defoe, De Rosario, Julio Cesar(GK). Alot of notable players who played in Europe or NT players.

But I think we'll see Toronto struggle though. Too many new guys and Seattle is a no joke team(well managed) and one of the most consistent sides since their expansion season.

I'm curious to see how Bradley is used. Probably as a deep lying playmaker

[qrich]

Can not lose two in a row to begin the campaign

[Done_And_Done]

Defoe earning his pay right now the bat. His goals were nothing out of this world but characteristic of a quality striker. There aren't too many natural finishers like that in this league. He should have a hayday this campaign.

Bradley was true to form as well. The guy was all over the pitch tonight...

[Grinder]

Hopefully CDemp is healthy to go. He's been having nagging injuries and i'm sure that turf field doesn't help it.

And yea although Cooper hasn't been the best lately I think he's a very good striker. Hasn't lived up to his potential though unfortunately. Mario Gomez lite but tried to play as a winger which is stupid considering he has a massive body and a very good finisher.

Dempsey, Martins, Alonso, Pappa, Evans, Marhsall, Yedlin, Bradley, Defoe, De Rosario, Julio Cesar(GK). Alot of notable players who played in Europe or NT players.

But I think we'll see Toronto struggle though. Too many new guys and Seattle is a no joke team(well managed) and one of the most consistent sides since their expansion season.

I'm curious to see how Bradley is used. Probably as a deep lying playmaker

I was glad to see Dempsey score but man, he acted like a punk all game long and should have a red card for that cheap shot on bloom.

Cooper's always had great tools to be a target man but tries to play like he's a foot shorter. It's got to be a frustrating to be a fan of a team he plays on.

Bradley was all over the place yesterday. His work rate is insane and he really caused all sorts of trouble with his ball pressure. I thought Seattle had control of the game but that back pass from Pappa was suicidal and Defoe did what he does best - finish his opportunities.

I saw the Philly game and the Union look really good. Mo Edu will be one of the best CMs in the league along with Bradley, Beckerman, and Alonso. The other two new signings, Maidana and Nogueira have improved the team a lot.

[qrich]

Shitvas is balling. Held on to draw despite it being 10v11

[BRabbiT]

Defoe with 2 goals already!! :rockon: :banana: :bowdown: :cheers: :banana: :rockon: :bowdown:


he played great. nice W.

[9erempiree]

New City logo....

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/LdrWpV3aHMxuIkBh3_PrUA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTMxNTtweW9mZj0wO3E9Nz U7dz02MzA-/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/sports/2014-03-21/c657a6f0-b08c-11e3-93b7-3b25a406e872_BjNYiJOIUAAreO3.jpg

[BRabbiT]

TFC is 2-0 for the season...


another nice win.

[Done_And_Done]

1-0 TFC is the final! 2-0 for the season already!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :pimp:

First respectable roster that they've fielded since our inception. Loving the ferocity Bradley plays with. You can really feel the buzz circulating around this team.

[netsfan549]

back in the states wish this weekend toronto vs salt lake was televised on NBC

[knickballer]

TFC never has a striker as sharp as Defoe. Koevermans was very productive in different way when healthy. Chad Barrett is just a generic MLS level striker. Earnshaw was okay but is a one-trick pony.

Bradley is also another level of anchor midfielder. Frings was great but was on his last legs. De Guzman is only productive when surrounded by bigger stars and TFC then didn't have any.

Nelsen also has his defense set up since last season so now he can reap some rewards this year.

You're forgetting about prime DeRo when he was with TFC who's one of the best this league has seen. Frings and Kovermans were solid but very old and injury prone. Can't rely on 35 yr old DP's..

[9erempiree]

Good to be watching some good old honest soccer.

[netsfan549]

RSL is about to beat TFC 3-0, and the fans chanted "OVERRATED!" :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

I kinda agree. :oldlol:

I dont agree lol, Gilberto looked pretty bad yesterday. and dumb mistakes by defense

two biggest upset teams are timbers and red bulls

[netsfan549]

we should have insidehoops mls fantasy

[kentatm]

Former FC Dallas and TFC, now with NY Cosmos, Peri Marocevic got punked by his team on April Fool's Day, putting him in a wing eating competition without knowing that the guy aside him is Kobayashi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHAxeTYDSFo

The face when he realized it. :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

thats pretty good :lol

[netsfan549]

Portland vs Seattle today at 3 pm.. cant waittt:rockon: :rockon:

[kentatm]

FCD beat dat Houston ass :pimp:

[BRabbiT]

COLUMBUS - Missing four starters, against Major League Soccer's only perfect team, on the road, against an Eastern Conference foe Toronto FC's beaten twice in 19 tries.

No problem.


2-0

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/31206289/20140325_kkt_bt2_304.0_standard_709.0.jpg

........

[qrich]

Galaxy toying with Shitvas

[qrich]

Solid 3-nil victory. Should have been more though, two chances that easily should have been put in the back of the net.

Landy Cakes played real well as well

[kentatm]

should this thread be more of an Americas soccer thread than just MLS?

it might pick up a bit more if there was also news for Liga MX, NASL, USL Pro, and the top tier leagues from countries like Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, etc. Especially when tourney's like the Copa Libertadores or CONCACAF Champions League are going on.

[netsfan549]

Do you think MLS team can compete vs a Colombia, Brazil etc team?

[kentatm]

I think let's just stick with North American leagues and national teams here.

so then all of CONCACAF (plus or) minus the Caribbean zone?

that would be leagues in USA, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Belize.


Do you think MLS team can compete vs a Colombia, Brazil etc team?

depends on who is playing :lol

[kentatm]

the 2014 USL Pro season is free to watch on Youtube.

this is the third tier of US soccer and many of these teams are affiliated with MLS clubs. Orlando City (sort of) will be moving up to MLS soon.

link (http://www.youtube.com/user/USLPRO/playlists)

tonight the Dayton Dutch Lions host the Rochester Rhinos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x78rd9-UVfs) game kicks off 7pm est


here is a list of all the teams

Arizona United SC
Charleston Battery
Charlotte Eagles
Dayton Dutch Lions
Harrisburg City Islanders
LA Galaxy II
Oklahoma City Energy
Orange County Blues
Orlando City
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Richmond Kickers
Rochester Rhinos
Sacramento Republic
Wilmington Hammerheads

and the leagues website http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/index.html

[netsfan549]

for mls all stars they should have mls all stars vs liga mx all stars

[kentatm]

It is official. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank got the 22nd MLS franchise in Atlanta that will join the league in 2017, with NYC FC and Orlando City in 2015, and Becks' Miami team in the future.

They will play in the new Atlanta Falcons stadium that can be shrunk down from 70k seats to 30k for soccer.

FYI, NYC FC will play in Yankees Stadium for three years while Orlando City will play in Citrus Bowl til they get their own stadium.


am I the only one that thinks putting teams in Miami (again) and Atlanta is ****ing insane due to the extremely mediocre/fair weather sports fans in both those cities?

[knickballer]

am I the only one that thinks putting teams in Miami (again) and Atlanta is ****ing insane due to the extremely mediocre/fair weather sports fans in both those cities?

With you on this one and more so about Atlanta. I maybe ignorant on the city but they don't seem like a city that has a "soccer culture" or that much interest in the sport and cities support for other local teams is a bit concerning given the city size. Not a hockey fan but their hockey team had to move to Canada because they weren't getting any support, don't think soccer will fare that much better. The USSF should have USMNT friendlies and other soccer matches in the area to test support instead of just going all in.

Looks like Atlanta got it because they got the backing of Arthur Blank a powerful "figure" with NFL ties and has a potential stadium in the NFL stadium. This screams like the owner with the most $ getting the bid...

Expansion is happening wayyy to fast atm. Lets address other holes in the league like rebranding/relocating Chivas, focusing on getting more SSS, a viable second tier league(which will open the gate for expansion), quality of play and budgets.

PS, but i do think Orlando City is going to be a decent hit though. Although Florida is a shitty market for sports Orlando seems to be an exception and the city doesn't have that many sports teams which will increase interest. Hopefully it will be something like Portland

[kentatm]

PS, but i do think Orlando City is going to be a decent hit though. Although Florida is a shitty market for sports Orlando seems to be an exception and the city doesn't have that many sports teams which will increase interest. Hopefully it will be something like Portland

Orlando City I get b/c they draw upwards of 8k for a 3rd tier USL Pro team.

If Atlanta was getting the NASL Atlanta Silverbacks who have been there for a long time and actually have a fanbase to build on it would be more reasonable.

But to just create a new MLS team in a city known for being iffy with fan support (remember when the Hawks couldn't sell out playoff games recently?) while there is already an NASL team in town seems to be silly.

Also, sticking them in a pro football stadium, even at a reduced seating capacity of 30k for their games, seems foolish at best when even the Braves have trouble getting than many people out. It probably will end up looking like New England Revolution or DC United games where even if they get a decent 15k-20k crowd it will look like a ghost town.

[kentatm]

FCD - 2
Toronto - 1

:banana:

[9erempiree]

for mls all stars they should have mls all stars vs liga mx all stars

That would be better. Instead of going against the big clubs. They are playing Bayern this year.

[knickballer]

That would be better. Instead of going against the big clubs. They are playing Bayern this year.

TBH, it's all about marketing/exposure for the all-star game because neither the All-stars nor the opposing team take the game too seriously.

But I do find it funny when eurosnobs discredit the MLS when the all-stars lose but they totally avoid the fact that SKC's B team pounced on Man U's starters a few years back and so on and say it was only a friendly.

[9erempiree]

TBH, it's all about marketing/exposure for the all-star game because neither the All-stars nor the opposing team take the game too seriously.

But I do find it funny when eurosnobs discredit the MLS when the all-stars lose but they totally avoid the fact that SKC's B team pounced on Man U's starters a few years back and so on and say it was only a friendly.

I don't take too much of it to be honest with you. Although it is fun to watch the MLS all stars match up against the big clubs in Europe because essentially they are an all star team themselves. Just looking at their roster compared to ours.

I know it is for fun but there is some competition seeing as we are America and they are a bunch of Euro misfits. They have their soccer superiority and we have our national superiority. So the narrative is good but the games aren't as serious as I wish for.

[qrich]

Tied the Caps, decent I suppose. Shitvas choked due to Kennedy. Surprising.

[BurningHammer]

TFC losing 2 in a row already. Those without Defoe doe. :(

[b1imtf]

Anyone watched Yannick Djal

[kentatm]

NYCFC Yankee Stadium setup looks just awful for sight lines :facepalm


http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/image_nodes/2014/04/yankee-stadium-soccer2.jpg

[BurningHammer]

MLS All-Star vote for All-Star Game against Bayern Munich on Aug 6th has begun.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/all-star/2014/vote

[netsfan549]

seems like Villa is coming to MLS

[netsfan549]

till they bring Zlata =)

[kentatm]

Dom Dwyer had a goal, celebrated by taking a selfie, got yellow carded. :oldlol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuI7i6bSrRU

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Br4tPZjCAAA12rW.jpg

http://img.pandawhale.com/post-29235-Terrell-Owens-happy-wink-gif-I-6Y0h.gif

[netsfan549]

Who else purchased MLS live? only 31 dollars. I love it so far

[qrich]

Gyasi Zardes is a beast. Scored a double as the Galaxy drubbed the Revs 5-1. Eight straight unbeaten :rockon:

[qrich]

Galaxy will thrash Sporting KC

Zardes will score a double.

[b1imtf]

Think I'll start following the MLS more.

[qrich]

Disappointing loss to end the 8 game unbeaten streak. Still, 2 points behind FC Dallas for the second seed with three games in hand, I'll take it.



In other US Soccer news, FC Tucson won its first ever playoff game in the USL Development League with a 2-1 victory over the LA Misioneres, where Mike Randolph and Kyle Nakazawa had stints prior to joining the Galaxy.

Brian Thompson, FC Tucson's keeper, saved a spot kick in stoppage time to ensure the W, and now, we face the Whitecaps U23 in the next round of the post season

[b1imtf]

Thanks for Uri Rosell. :bowdown:

[bdreason]

MLS ticket prices, at least for the Galaxy, are surprisingly steep. I was looking at tickets the other day and they were comparable to NBA ticket prices. :confusedshrug:

[9erempiree]

What is a quality team a brother can follow? I am going to start and watch this. I haven't watched MLS since Becks left RM for Galaxy.

[bdreason]

What is a quality team a brother can follow? I am going to start and watch this. I haven't watched MLS since Becks left RM for Galaxy.


The best rivalry seems to be in the Northwest with the Sounders and Timbers. I follow the Galaxy (casually) because it's the closest team and they have a pretty good squad.

[kentatm]

What is a quality team a brother can follow? I am going to start and watch this. I haven't watched MLS since Becks left RM for Galaxy.


Sporting Kansas City, Seattle Sounders, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, FC Dallas, DC United, and Toronto FC are the best teams so far this year.

Right now Seattle has a pretty solid lead in the race for the Supporter's Shield which goes to the team with the best overall regular season record and gets you a spot in CONCACAF Champions League.

US Open Cup play is also down to 4 MLS teams. Philly will play at FC Dallas and Seattle hosts Chicago. Both are in early August. The winner of the Cup also gets a spot in the CONCACAF CL.

[9erempiree]

Sporting Kansas City, Seattle Sounders, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, FC Dallas, DC United, and Toronto FC are the best teams so far this year.

Right now Seattle has a pretty solid lead in the race for the Supporter's Shield which goes to the team with the best overall regular season record and gets you a spot in CONCACAF Champions League.

US Open Cup play is also down to 4 MLS teams. Philly will play at FC Dallas and Seattle hosts Chicago. Both are in early August. The winner of the Cup also gets a spot in the CONCACAF CL.

That is exactly what I want to watch but I totally forgot about it and missed it last season. It would be great if a MLS team wins that CL.

I will be looking out for those that you mentioned.

[knickballer]

MLS ticket prices, at least for the Galaxy, are surprisingly steep. I was looking at tickets the other day and they were comparable to NBA ticket prices. :confusedshrug:

Don't know about the Galaxy but I know for the NYRB I never purchase from the official website although they have some nice packages. I normally just buy from other people though.

But I can imagine the Galaxy have one of the(if not) the highest prices in the leauges while Chivas USA and Columbus probably have the cheapest.

[Grinder]

How about DC United only one point off the top of the East starting 11 Americans? :bowdown:

I have no idea how they're managing it with one DP and a lot of average MLS lifers but it's cool to see a team do it without inflated foreign players. Bill Hamid looks like he's finally living up to his potential.

Sounders look like the favorites right now. That attack of Dempsey-Martins-Pappa-Neagle is unstoppable when it's clicking.

[knickballer]

SKC ties up both Graham Zusi and Matt Besler, two of the best Americans still playing in MLS, to DP contracts. They haven't spent that much yet still one of the best teams in the league. Time to throw money around.

The best in the league at player development. They draft extremely well, they know when to loan out there young players to get experience(done wonders for Dwyer and Sapong) and they are making efforts for their affiliate teams for player development.

They built a solid core that's very cost efficient, young and not injury prone. That's the recipe for success in the MLS and I know that NYFC are going in for a rude awakening thinking aging stars in Lampard and Xavi will be able to last an entire MLS season when in reality is they'll be fit for half the season and miss the other half with lingering injuries.

[Grinder]

The best in the league at player development. They draft extremely well, they know when to loan out there young players to get experience(done wonders for Dwyer and Sapong) and they are making efforts for their affiliate teams for player development.

They built a solid core that's very cost efficient, young and not injury prone. That's the recipe for success in the MLS and I know that NYFC are going in for a rude awakening thinking aging stars in Lampard and Xavi will be able to last an entire MLS season when in reality is they'll be fit for half the season and miss the other half with lingering injuries.

I really hope there's a provision in the next CBA where homegrown and US internationals can be paid DP money without counting against the cap. These silly salary cap rules are standing in the way of an MLS team winning CCL and the league is stable enough that it doesn't need all these rules to stay sustainable anymore. Teams like SKC are essentially being punished by having to pay two national team guys they developed therefore not being able to buy some good foreign DPs.

[knickballer]

How about DC United only one point off the top of the East starting 11 Americans? :bowdown:

I have no idea how they're managing it with one DP and a lot of average MLS lifers but it's cool to see a team do it without inflated foreign players. Bill Hamid looks like he's finally living up to his potential.

Sounders look like the favorites right now. That attack of Dempsey-Martins-Pappa-Neagle is unstoppable when it's clicking.

On paper DC may only have one DP but they spent pretty heavy this offseason to rehaul their roster. Franklin, Eddie Johnson, Espindola, Silva, Boswell, Parke, Rolfe, etc. Alot of them were a bit pricey and borderline DP(Franklin and I'm not sure if Johnson is an actual DP) but kudos for them because I thought they were going to be trash this season.

BTW, it's a shame what happened to Chris Pontius. He was really good a few years back when healthy but injuries have just ruined him..

[kentatm]

I really hope there's a provision in the next CBA where homegrown and US internationals can be paid DP money without counting against the cap.


they basically do have that with Home Grown Player and Generation Adidas exceptions. You can also have up to 3 DPs now.

HGP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Grown_Player)
GA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_adidas)
DP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Designated_Player_Rule)

[knickballer]

they basically do have that with Home Grown Player and Generation Adidas exceptions. You can also have up to 3 DPs now.

HGP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Grown_Player)
GA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_adidas)
DP (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Designated_Player_Rule)

It's not the Home Grown slot he had in mind. The current home grown slot guarantees that the academy player won't count against the cap with his first contract but it's really not that significant as the player would be making near the minimum($40k or so) and the player is probably extremely raw. But after 3-4 years that homegrown slot doesn't count and the player will count against the cap.

I think what he's trying to say is if a team develops an established star they should be able to sign him to a "Homegrown DP" contract that won't count against the cap(or very little) instead of losing him to a European side. Would give an incentive for teams to develop their players more. Could have possibly saved some fringe USMNT players by staying the MLS in the past where they left for Europe as they were able to make more wages there while the MLS teams didn't have the cap for them.


BTW, anyone heard of Harrison Shipp? Rookie winger for the Fire. Everytime I watch him play he looks like a poor mans Arjen Robben.. Good dribbling ability, cuts in alot and is a very good scorer from distance. Might be a NT player soon if he keeps it up

[Grinder]

It's not the Home Grown slot he had in mind. The current home grown slot guarantees that the academy player won't count against the cap with his first contract but it's really not that significant as the player would be making near the minimum($40k or so) and the player is probably extremely raw. But after 3-4 years that homegrown slot doesn't count and the player will count against the cap.

I think what he's trying to say is if a team develops an established star they should be able to sign him to a "Homegrown DP" contract that won't count against the cap(or very little) instead of losing him to a European side. Would give an incentive for teams to develop their players more. Could have possibly saved some fringe USMNT players by staying the MLS in the past where they left for Europe as they were able to make more wages there while the MLS teams didn't have the cap for them.


BTW, anyone heard of Harrison Shipp? Rookie winger for the Fire. Everytime I watch him play he looks like a poor mans Arjen Robben.. Good dribbling ability, cuts in alot and is a very good scorer from distance. Might be a NT player soon if he keeps it up

Yep, that's exactly what I mean. That way teams would be able to hold on to guys rather than them having to go to Scandinavia or the English second division.

I've seen Shipp a few times. Really like his game - he's got great close control and vision but I worry about how his lack of athleticism will translate to the international level.

[qrich]

Houston Dynamo traded a player and a draft pick to TFC for the right to sign DaMarcus Beasley back to the US!
2 1/2 year deal as well.

Good move by the Houston Earthquakes.

[knickballer]

I actually don't like the move from Houston's perspective. Don't think Beasley is a bad player but he's been kinda overrated lately from US fans. He's going to be 32 and the main aspect of his game is his pace. Houston is a team that needs offense and probably help in central defense and I Just don't see Beasley making that much of an impact.

[Grinder]

I actually don't like the move from Houston's perspective. Don't think Beasley is a bad player but he's been kinda overrated lately from US fans. He's going to be 32 and the main aspect of his game is his pace. Houston is a team that needs offense and probably help in central defense and I Just don't see Beasley making that much of an impact.

Gotta disagree here man. I think Beasley will be very successful in MLS. I saw some of his games in Liga MX (he was almost exclusively a left winger) and he's a smart decision maker on the ball, crosses accurately, and makes timely runs into the box and finishes well. He also puts in a good shift defensively even in the midfield. I think he'd be wasted if he was only used as a left back but if he's played in his natural position with Davis as the playmaker, they'll be a formidable duo.

[qrich]

FC Tucson beat the Whitecaps U-23 to move into the USL Premier Development League Western Conference finals with an awesome header in the stoppage time

Watch Here!! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLl5qyAR6jg&feature=youtu.be)

[qrich]

Galaxy drub the Sounders 3-0 at Century Link field. I believe they said 40,000 or so attended. Crazy.

8 points behind Seattle for the Shield now with 2 games in hand and 2 games left to play versus them. We coming for the Shield b itches.

[qrich]

Robbie Keane & Omar Gonzalez have withdrawn from the All-Star festivities.

Galaxy tops the Timbers 3-1, now has 33 points in 19 matches, Sounders are sitting at 38 points and 20 matches, while RSL has 36 points in 22 matches. Worst case scenario, Galaxy end in second, but taking the conference is possible with a match in hand & 2 games remaining.

[kentatm]

B] but taking the conference is possible with a match in hand & 2 games remaining.[/B]

?

there are like 12-15 games left for each team

[9erempiree]

[QUOTE=kaiteng]2014 MLS All-Star team:

Goalkeepers: Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Bill Hamid (D.C. United)

Defenders: Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Aur

[qrich]

?

there are like 12-15 games left for each team

I meant against each other. Don't know how I left it out :banghead:

[kentatm]

I meant against each other. Don't know how I left it out :banghead:


ahh no worries.

i should have realized that was what you meant

:cheers:

[9erempiree]

What is Bayern's possible lineup

[qrich]

The attendance was announced at 3,951, a season-low for Chivas.

Can we move Shitvas to Phoenix/Tucson already?

[qrich]

I guess its time to throw Landon in the footages like Mauricio & Cobi

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Jm7DeMZCwt4/s/750/750/MLSTQ120112003.jpg

http://newsantaana.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Mauricio-Cienfuegos.jpg

http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/brownsvilleherald.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/4b/84ba1082-3c8b-11e2-b087-0019bb30f31a/50bb63d5e6cc6.image.jpg

[netsfan549]

East
1. NYRB
2. Toronto
3. Sporting KC
4. New England
5. Philly
6. Chicago
7. DC United
8. Montreal
9. Houston
10. Columbus


West
1. LA Galaxy
2. Portland
3. RSL
4. Seattle
5. Whitecaps
6. Colorado
7. FC Dallas
8. San Jose
9. Chivas

MVP: Henry
Golden Boot: Gilberto
Defender of the year: Omar Gonzalez

my predictions earlier in the season. WOW so far looks horrible lol

[9erempiree]

You guys even watching Champions League?

US teams looking good so far.

Red Bulls playing in a couple of days.

[BurningHammer]

You guys even watching Champions League?

US teams looking good so far.

Red Bulls playing in a couple of days.
The group stage is nothing.

The problem has always been the knock-out round. Remember when all MLS teams getting good results in the first leg and then getting swept the next week by all Liga MX teams?

[Duggrr]

Portland Timbers v. Seattle Sounders tomorrow on ESPN2

Portland (who I root for) has been pretty bad this year. :facepalm Seattle has pretty much owned Portland's soul for this entire season - hopefully Portland can rebound since it's at home for them. A win would really give more hope for Portland to potentially cling onto that 5th seed.

[knickballer]

Most MLS teams just don't care about the CCL enough due to the way the league is set up and it becomes a nuisance for MLS teams instead. MLS teams don't have the depth to survive both the league play and CCL and with the long travel in midseason it becomes difficult..

I think Sporting KC has the best chance as they have the deepest team in the league and they've been rotating their players all season. Their guys will be relatively fresh in the competition while I think my team(NYRB) aren't gonna last as we have crap depth and Theirry Henry probably won't play in the group stages for the competition and if Henry doesn't play we don't have a chance..

[netsfan549]

I wish some MLS took concacaf serious. I will be at Tuesday Red bulls game

[qrich]

"Major League Soccer Sunday: LA Galaxy win over Whitecaps in Carson, Chivas USA lose again"

Daily title from the DailyNews soccer blog :roll:

[knickballer]

NE Revolution won the Jermaine Jones sweepstake, beating out Chicago Fire.

I guess it's unfortunate for him but there was no market for him as teams were unwilling to offer him $5mil per season. Personally, I think he's not worth the money(not even half) and I would look elsewhere with my DP slot. He's going to be 33 soon and I see him having alot of injury problems and it normally takes a while for the European based DP's to adjust to the league so we can consider this season a wash for him. He's pretty much an "enforcer" and I feel like you can find quality enforcers in the MLS for non-DP contracts like Dax McCarty who I wouldn't trade for Jones even if they made the same salary.. Not like Jones is going to spike up attendance either.

So yeah IMO it's a panic buy. 5 million is insane for Jones and it's a result of a great WC. If he didn't play in the World Cup for example I don't think he'd get 2 million truthfully.

[netsfan549]

i would sell defoe in a heart beat for 11 million

[qrich]

Rest In Peace Luca Wyatt DeLaGarza

The Galaxy put in full effort and destroyed the Rapids 6-0. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhQZcTH_F30

[qrich]

This DC v Chicago game is entertainment at its finest.

Fire lead 2-0, DC comes back to take it 3-2 and a screamer to tie up for the Fire. If Chicago doesn't get all 3 points, playoff hopes may die.

[qrich]

Good luck, Galaxy isn't dropping anymore points :D

Shield is ours.

[qrich]

Pirlo to Galaxy? (http://mikesmind.sportsblog.com/posts/1097221/andrea_pirlo_to_los_angeles_.html)

[BurningHammer]

TFC came back from a 0-2 first half with a 3-2 win! Bradley so clutch!! :banana: :rockon: :bowdown: :applause: :pimp:

[BurningHammer]

Other two major Team USA stars have been tearing it up also, Jermaine Jones with a clutch winner for Rev and Dempsey is about to have another hat-trick.

[BurningHammer]

Whitecaps also beat RSL with 2-1 comeback win and climbed up into playoff spot thanks to Timbers' loss to TFC. :applause:

More Canadian contents in the playoff, the better.

[BurningHammer]

Good luck, Galaxy isn't dropping anymore points :D

Shield is ours.
4-0 over NYRB! :eek: :applause:

You will, q, you will. :cheers:

[BurningHammer]

MLS player's salaries 2014

http://www.scribd.com/doc/241384187/Updated-MLS-2014-Salaries-September-2014

[BurningHammer]

RIP Chivas USA 2004-2014
(http://screamer.deadspin.com/report-mls-will-shut-down-chivas-usa-1640473643)

[knickballer]

RIP Chivas USA 2004-2014
(http://screamer.deadspin.com/report-mls-will-shut-down-chivas-usa-1640473643)

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[qrich]

RIP Chivas USA 2004-2014
(http://screamer.deadspin.com/report-mls-will-shut-down-chivas-usa-1640473643)

Should just bring in FC Tucson to the MLS.

[BurningHammer]

The eccentric Cardiff owner Vincent Tan is reportedly interested in taking over whatever left off Chivas USA.

[BurningHammer]

Looks like Defoe is available off the bench for TFC vs Galaxy tonight. TFC still has more games in hands and a win will allow them to move up over Crew into the playoff spot.

[qrich]

Looks like Defoe is available off the bench for TFC vs Galaxy tonight. TFC still has more games in hands and a win will allow them to move up over Crew into the playoff spot.

I have no idea if I should watch the Galaxy's climb to the Shield, or UCLA throttle the Utes.

[BurningHammer]

I have no idea if I should watch the Galaxy's climb to the Shield, or UCLA throttle the Utes.
Sounders will take the Shield anyway, so another football maybe :D

[qrich]

Sounders will take the Shield anyway, so another football maybe :D

We will win and draw the final two versus them, its our.

+32 goal differential :D

[qrich]

Keane :bowdown:

[BurningHammer]

Keane :bowdown:
:(

Both are great goals btw. Such a good short passing team they are.

[dazzer87]

choke again......Unreal.......:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Duggrr]

I'm not that confident that Portland can land the 5th seed by the playoffs. Hopefully i'm wrong.

[ballinhun8]

#MVLee

[Grinder]

#MVLee

Guy's been incredible this season. Klinsmann needs to call him up. He's the only true #10 we've got in the pool and he makes everyone around him so much better. Him and Jones are a deadly combo in the midfield.

[BurningHammer]

Columbus Crew construction workers logo is dead

Long live the new logo!

http://i.imgur.com/GD9pTfh.jpg

[BurningHammer]

TFC is about to miss a playoff once again with them losing to NYRB and Crew come-from-behind winning against Union. TFC now has to win both games and the Crew has to collapse in order to get in.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[ballinhun8]

Gonna sound like a broken record but......


#MVLee


Grinder, I don't know why Lee wasn't there the last two friendlies. Does JK hold a grudge against him too?

[BurningHammer]

TFC is out again. 8 years in a row.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[netsfan549]

If you like MLS you will be watching tonight game.. should be fun

[BurningHammer]

If you like MLS you will be watching tonight game.. should be fun
Galaxy vs Sounders for the Supporters' Shield!

[BurningHammer]

CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal round is set.

LD Alajuelense (CRC) vs. DC United (USA)
Deportivo Saprissa (CRC) vs. Club America (MEX)
Olimpia (HON) vs. CS Herediano (CRC)
Club Pachuca (MEX) vs. Impact de Montreal (CAN)

More Costa Rican teams than Mexicans!? :eek:

DCU :applause: Le Impact having something to play for! :rockon: :cheers: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[BurningHammer]

Sounders can win the Shield at home. All they have to do it not losing to Galaxy.

2:30PM NBC! :rockon:

[netsfan549]

Let's go galaxy

[BurningHammer]

SOUNDERS!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

5+ minutes to win the Shield! BELIEVE THAT!!

[BurningHammer]

Congratulation to Seattle Sounders for their first ever Supporters' Shield! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Now the only trophy left is the MLS Cup.

[BurningHammer]

Whitecaps is in! :banana: :banana: :banana: :rockon: :applause:

Congrats to Robbo, taking many years as a player but never reaching the playoff but now in as a manager :cheers:

[Duggrr]

****in' Portland.

[qrich]

So close to that huge comeback for the shield :cry:

Oh well, Landy will have to settle for a MLS Cup as his farewell

[BurningHammer]

Landy hat trick! :rockon: :applause:

[qrich]

LA

Galaxy


Such a beautiful sight.

[netsfan549]

650,000 viewers for red bulls vs dc united

and 369,000 for seattle vs fc.. Pretty good numbers for a 1030 game..

I expect galaxy and Seattle to have a huge numbers as well

[BurningHammer]

650,000 viewers for red bulls vs dc united

and 369,000 for seattle vs fc.. Pretty good numbers for a 1030 game..

I expect galaxy and Seattle to have a huge numbers as well
FC Dallas is the problem.

But yeah, Galaxy vs Sounders, the true Final, will draw well.

[qrich]

I'll be disgusted if Landon doesn't go out with the Cup.

[BurningHammer]

I'll be disgusted if Landon doesn't go out with the Cup.
But I don't think Sounders will give a fair share with him and his team since they are still hunting for the last trophy of three.

[ballinhun8]

#STAND


On to LA or Seattle. Think I'd prefer LA. Some unfinished business there.

[BurningHammer]

#STAND


On to LA or Seattle. Think I'd prefer LA. Some unfinished business there.
Wow, I know Revs pre-Jermaine Jones was quite strong. But now, here it is, MLS Cup Final :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Also, poor Theirry Henry missing another Cup again. At least he did win the Shield once. :ohwell:

[BurningHammer]

Thierry Henry is done with NYRB, 4 and a half season in MLS with one Supporters' Shield and zero MLS Cup for them.

He said he hasn't decided what he wants to do next. He is 37 now and there will be all kinds of career paths waiting for him.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[BurningHammer]

Robbie Keane named 2014 MVP

Ben Olson named COTY

Tesho Akindele named ROTY

2014 Best XI

http://i.imgur.com/2VlniB0.jpg

About right.

[9erempiree]

Robbie Keane named 2014 MVP

Ben Olson named COTY

Tesho Akindele named ROTY

2014 Best XI

http://i.imgur.com/2VlniB0.jpg

About right.

This team should have played Bayern and beat them 5-0.

Where's Yedlin?

[knickballer]

Robbie Keane named 2014 MVP

Ben Olson named COTY

Tesho Akindele named ROTY

2014 Best XI

http://i.imgur.com/2VlniB0.jpg

About right.


Landon Donovan and Theiry henry as central midfielders.. I've seen it all. Ozzie Alonzo deserves to be on that list

[BurningHammer]

Robbie Keane wins it in an extra time! :rockon: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

2-1 Galaxy!

http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpa1/t51.2885-15/924100_393770704112723_458742477_a.jpg

[BurningHammer]

Dynamo hired former Wigan and Bolton manager Owen Coyle as its new head coach.

[BurningHammer]

Here are the first roster of New York City FC after the expansion draft today:

GK: Josh Saunders

DEF: Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Jeb Brovsky, Jason Hernandez, George John, Josh Williams, Chris Wingert

MID: Andrew Jacobson, Matt Dunn, Mehdi Ballouchy, Ned Grabavoy, Dan Lovitz, Tommy McNamara, Sal Zizzo, Frank Lampard

FWD: David Villa, Patrick Mullins, Omar Salgado, Tony Taylor

Head coach: Jason Kreis

And here is Orlando City's:

GW: Donovan Ricketts, Tally Hall

DEF: Jalil Anibaba, Luke Boden, Aurelien Collin, Heath Pearce, Rafael Ramos, Tommy Redding, Tyler Turner

MID: Tony Cascio, Darwin Ceren, Estrela, Harrison Heath, Kaka, Kevin Molino, Lewis Neal, Amobi Okugo

FWD: Jairo Arrieta, Danny Mwanga, Pedro Ribeiro, Mark Sherrod

Damn, NYCFC looks strong from the get-go.

Head coach: Adrian Heath

[9erempiree]

Here are the first roster of New York City FC after the expansion draft today:

GK: Josh Saunders

DEF: Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Jeb Brovsky, Jason Hernandez, George John, Josh Williams, Chris Wingert

MID: Andrew Jacobson, Matt Dunn, Mehdi Ballouchy, Ned Grabavoy, Dan Lovitz, Tommy McNamara, Sal Zizzo, Frank Lampard

FWD: David Villa, Patrick Mullins, Omar Salgado, Tony Taylor

Head coach: Jason Creis

And here is Orlando City's:

GW: Donovan Ricketts, Tally Hall

DEF: Jalil Anibaba, Luke Boden, Aurelien Collin, Heath Pearce, Rafael Ramos, Tommy Redding, Tyler Turner

MID: Tony Cascio, Darwin Ceren, Estrela, Harrison Heath, Kaka, Kevin Molino, Lewis Neal, Amobi Okugo

FWD: Jairo Arrieta, Danny Mwanga, Pedro Ribeiro, Mark Sherrod

Damn, NYCFC looks strong from the get-go.

Head coach: Adrian Heath

Can't wait to see them.

[knickballer]

Here are the first roster of New York City FC after the expansion draft today:

GK: Josh Saunders

DEF: Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Jeb Brovsky, Jason Hernandez, George John, Josh Williams, Chris Wingert

MID: Andrew Jacobson, Matt Dunn, Mehdi Ballouchy, Ned Grabavoy, Dan Lovitz, Tommy McNamara, Sal Zizzo, Frank Lampard

FWD: David Villa, Patrick Mullins, Omar Salgado, Tony Taylor

Head coach: Jason Kreis

And here is Orlando City's:

GW: Donovan Ricketts, Tally Hall

DEF: Jalil Anibaba, Luke Boden, Aurelien Collin, Heath Pearce, Rafael Ramos, Tommy Redding, Tyler Turner

MID: Tony Cascio, Darwin Ceren, Estrela, Harrison Heath, Kaka, Kevin Molino, Lewis Neal, Amobi Okugo

FWD: Jairo Arrieta, Danny Mwanga, Pedro Ribeiro, Mark Sherrod

Damn, NYCFC looks strong from the get-go.

Head coach: Adrian Heath

Kreis picking a few guys he coached in the past. Smart move as they know what they want from each other and Kreis can trust them with helping the team compete in the first year. Patrick Mullins is a nice pick too.

As for Orlando City kinda surprised they got Okugo. He was highly touted in the past and maybe his stock has fallen? Collien is a great CB though

[BurningHammer]

Kreis picking a few guys he coached in the past. Smart move as they know what they want from each other and Kreis can trust them with helping the team compete in the first year. Patrick Mullins is a nice pick too.

As for Orlando City kinda surprised they got Okugo. He was highly touted in the past and maybe his stock has fallen? Collien is a great CB though
I can see NYCFC doing well of an expansion team despite being newly created. Kreis is underrated and only failed with Le Impact just because he can't speak Italian.

[ballinhun8]

Hopefully FIFA 15 gets an update soon and includes these two squads.


Obviously they don't have full rosters but they're close.

[qrich]

Ricketts will be great for Orlando despite his age.

Saunders, I'll miss his ass.

[knickballer]

-Steven Gerrard signs a contract with LA Galaxy
-Lampard lone extended with Man City
-Doneil Henry of all players signs with West Ham United. I get that he's young but he's very average. Definitely going to be loaned out to a lower league team to gain some experience.
-Erik "Chubo" Torres to the Dynamo as a DP(great signing imo)
-Alberto Gilardino to the Impact?

[BurningHammer]

Doneil Henry is very promising for Team Canada. Strong and very good in the air that lead to many set piece goals. He has a big problem of keeping himself disciplined though.

Former TFC head coach Ryan Nelsen is the one who recommended him to West Ham, so good for Doneil and I only hope for the best. :cheers:

[BurningHammer]

NYRB fired Mike Petke for whatever reasons. :confusedshrug:

[BurningHammer]

More Team USA regulars coming to MLS. Mix Diskerud to NYCFC. Brek Shea to Orlando City. Jozy Altidore is reportedly coming back also with three teams wanting his service, TFC, NYRB and Timbers.

[BurningHammer]

TFC is still shopping around Defoe with no real end in sight. QPR seems to pass on him since they don't have enough money. Now TFC is lowering Defoe's price tag and may even consider sign-and-trade deals.

Defoe is due to report back with TFC on Jan 17th while European transfer market will be closed at the end of the month.

[netsfan549]

Not official yet with MIx

[knickballer]

Looks like it's official with Mix to NYCFC. Good signing for the MLS for many reasons(improve quality of play, MLS able to attract better talents that were lost to lower leagues in Europe, etc).

BUT this is discouraging for US fans as we must accept our players are not as talented as we think they are. Brek Shea flop(really thought he was gonna be good), Juan Agudelo flop(Same..), Jozy Altidore hasn't scored a goal in god knows how long, etc, most of our domestic products are failing in Europe. Alot Some encouraging players like Hyndman and Rubin.

It's no surprise that our better talents are the ones with German origin and being developed in Germany/Europe.

[BurningHammer]

It's official: Jermain Defoe is going back to EPL, joining Sunderland. TFC will get Jozy Altidore as a part of the deal.

Great deal for both teams. They both get proven strikers that fit for their own leagues. :cheers:

A little disappointing that the "Bloody Big Deal" campaign ends this quickly. Defoe did play very well when healthy also.

[BurningHammer]

It's official: Jermain Defoe is going back to EPL, joining Sunderland. TFC will get Jozy Altidore as a part of the deal.

Great deal for both teams. They both get proven strikers that fit for their own leagues. :cheers:

A little disappointing that the "Bloody Big Deal" campaign ends this quickly. Defoe did play very well when healthy also.
Okay, it is not it yet. There is another big obstacle against TFC, the MLS itself.


Although the swap has been completed, Altidore is not yet a Toronto FC player. Altidore played for the New York Red Bulls from 2006-08, meaning he would have to go through Major League Soccer's allocation process for re-entry into the league. Toronto FC sits sixth in the allocation rankings and the club doesn't believe any of the teams ahead of them have interest in the player (Montreal, San Jose, Colorado, Chicago, Houston). However, there is sentiment among many the league would prefer to see Altidore land with an American based team, namely back with the Red Bulls. Toronto FC wants to keep the player. But depending on how the process plays out, they may be forced into a settlement with said team ahead of them in the allocation rankings if they decide they want Altidore. Again, Toronto FC doesn't want the cash transaction; they want the player.

This adds an intriguing wrinkle; if MLS head office wants Altidore in New York, they can make it happen. As sensational as it sounds, MLS could in fact play a role in Altidore landing elsewhere despite the swap deal agreed upon by Toronto FC and Sunderland. Which begs the question; how does MLS feel about having two of the top US Men's National team players both playing for Toronto? The Red Bulls are the team to watch in the coming days. If they jump up in the allocation process, they threaten the chances of Altidore joining Toronto FC while raising questions about league influence in transfer dealings. The drama and intrigue revolving around Altidore's landing spot will play out in the coming days. If all goes to plan, Altidore will be a Toronto FC player.

edit: TFC is also about to sign Juventus' playmaker Sebastian Giovinco. That could mean they have to ship Altidore somewhere else to free a DP spot.

[BurningHammer]

Another Canadian picked first overall again, this time in MLS!

Cyle Larin, a striker from Brampton, ON and the University of Connecticut, was picked first overall by Orlando City.

TFC got the 6th, 9th and 11th, and they pick the best American goalkeeper prospect available Alex Bono and another Canadian Skylar Thomas, both from Syracuse, and a defender Clement Simonin from NC State.

Also, MLS officially announced the use of the new logo, and renaming MLS MVP Award to Landon Donovan MVP Award. :oldlol:

[qrich]

Marcelo Sarvas dealt to the Crapids for the third allocation slot and some allocation money, with rumors of Sacha Klestjan being the target, yet again.

Klestjan, Gerrard, Juninho, Husidić, Villareal & Ishazaki is going to be great feeding into Keane/Zardes

[BurningHammer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuxYG8ykZW0

Jozy is officially a TFC.

[BurningHammer]

It looks like Gilberto would be the odd DP out to make room for TFC to sign Sebastian Giovinco.

Bradley and Giovinco in the middle should basically be the best midfield pair in the league.

[knickballer]

Good for TFC but I don't understand why they don't take the resources to go after a well established manager instead of hiring inexperienced managers? They put alot of money in their players and without a proper manager they aren't being utilized to the max. I know they hired Robin Fraser as an assistant and that's a good move because I think he's a quality assistant manager that will help out in the defensive aspects of the game.

But this is gonna be a big year for TFC. If they don't make the postseason I'm afraid they may halt their ambitious plans of signing big players which is bad for us all. I'll be rooting for them as I think this year is gonna be a disaster for NYRB.

[BurningHammer]

Good for TFC but I don't understand why they don't take the resources to go after a well established manager instead of hiring inexperienced managers? They put alot of money in their players and without a proper manager they aren't being utilized to the max. I know they hired Robin Fraser as an assistant and that's a good move because I think he's a quality assistant manager that will help out in the defensive aspects of the game.

But this is gonna be a big year for TFC. If they don't make the postseason I'm afraid they may halt their ambitious plans of signing big players which is bad for us all. I'll be rooting for them as I think this year is gonna be a disaster for NYRB.
TFC wants to dump some money in and Tim Bezbatchenko is the one who dealed with this kind of thing in MLS front office on regular basis. So the GM hiring seems right so far. But the thing is that "Bloody Big Deal" campaign is a bloody failure, that potentially 2 of 3 big names they promoted are gone by year 1, could hit hard among supporters.

They have invested hard on defense on SuperDraft though. That seems like a good direction I believe.

[BurningHammer]

TFC has officially signed Sebastian Giovinco for an MLS record deal 5 years, $7 millions. That also means Gilberto will be moved to make a DP spot for Giovinco.

This will make TFC salary cap in 2016 to be around $22-25 millions, even higher than some MLB clubs.

[LJJ]

TFC has officially signed Sebastian Giovinco for an MLS record deal 5 years, $7 millions. That also means Gilberto will be moved to make a DP spot for Giovinco.

This will make TFC salary cap in 2016 to be around $22-25 millions, even higher than some MLB clubs.
7 million a year whoahhh. Pretty damn good player.

[BurningHammer]

7 million a year whoahhh. Pretty damn good player.
7 mils for Giovinco, 6 mils for Bradley, and reportedly 5 mils for Altidore.

I really wonder where is the money TFC will get for those guys. Some from Leafs maybe? :oldlol:

[netsfan549]

TFC has officially signed Sebastian Giovinco for an MLS record deal 5 years, $7 millions. That also means Gilberto will be moved to make a DP spot for Giovinco.

This will make TFC salary cap in 2016 to be around $22-25 millions, even higher than some MLB clubs.
They don't have to move him to mid july. plus maybe new CBA says 4 DPS. We don't know yet

[BurningHammer]

Freddy Adu is reportedly in talks with two MLS teams for a potential second comeback after another failure to launch in Europe yet again. It is said also that none of his former teams (DCU, RSL, Union) are interested in him though.

Emanuel Adebayor is also reportedly interested to go west and join MLS.

[qrich]

Sacha should have been in a Galaxy uni ):

[netsfan549]

new thread?

[BurningHammer]

new thread?
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367303