2011 MLS thread

Dax is a pretty damn good player and possible NT player. Great addition for DC united who completely revamped their awful roster from a year ago. Davies, McCarthy, Wolff, Kitchen, Fred.

I expect them to snatch a playoff spot in the East especially with how weak the East is looking.





Anyways here is my power rankings, I made this in mid February keep that in mind.

[B]1. LA Galaxy-[/B] Still the best team even without Buddle. A rested Donovan and Becks will do damage not to mention one of the most prolific goal scorers the MLS has seen in JPA to sure up the front. Signings of Barret, Hejduk should provide depth and another year for the youngsters of the team Stephens, Juninho, Gonzo, Franklin, etc.. Good team
[B]2. New York Red Bulls[/B]- Team has taken a great leap under the new management of Soler and co.. By far the most depth out of any team and has the best individual talent. King Henry will be sure to dominate with a full healthy MLS season. Marquez, Richards, new comer Jan Gunnar Solli, Lindpere are all solid vets. The team is also loaded with young players in Ream, Tchani, Agudelo and the other Baby Bulls. I fully expect a Supporters shield for the Red Bulls.
[B]3. Real Salt Lake-[/B] The Spain of the MLS. Solid team lead by a great coach emphasizing team play and possesion. Led by some solid vets but the lost of Robbie Findley can be crucial
[B]4. FC Dallas-[/B] League MVP resigned, marvin Chavez and Break Shea!!
[B]5. Seattle Sounders[/B] Like the direction team is going. Building around Freddy Montero, have a nice defense and a committed ownership with excellent fan support. A full season for N'Fuko and Fernadez will be beneficial
[B]6. Colorado[/B] Good team but not great. Yes they are the champs.. Nice signing in Wallace.
[B]7. San Jose[/B] Lost of Geovanni and Alvarez hurts but Wondo and Convey are nice players
[B]8. DC united-[/B] Davies, Braesco, Kitchen, McCarty, Cronin are all solid moves and probably all will start.
[B]9. Houston[/B] Bounce back year for Houston. Freeman and Sarkodie should improve that lackluster D from last year. With the new ownership things are looking good(possible DP?) Ching will be sure to rebound.
[B]10. Philly Union[/B] Possibly the most improved team in the leage. Mondragan is a HUGE upgrade over Seitz and will do wonders in goal for the Union. Carrol is a nice signing to sure up the midfield and another year for the young guns to step up. Le Toux is one of the best this league has... Will challenge for a spot in the East
[B]11. Columbus[/B] Team is entering rebuilding mode. No more GBS,hejduk, lenhart, carey, etc.. Stick a fork in them. Will need to rely on unproven players such as Dilly Duka.
[B]12. SC Kansas City[/B] Very subpar team.. Can Bundbury become an elite MLS forward? Bravo/Bundury? New Stadium. I expect them to rise the charts once the season starts moving.
[B]13. New England[/B] No moves, no interest.. How the mighty have fallen..
[B]14. Chivas [/B]Too young and inexpirenced. Although I like the young talent they have
[B]15. Portland[/B] Kenny Cooper needs some help but they'll be a good team within a year
[B]16. Chicago Fire[/B] Lost all of their DP's and haven't improved..
[B]17. Vancouver [/B]Expansion team, can't expect much although they field a nice Defense.
[B]18. Toronto FC[/B] Team barely fields a full starting 11.. No moves and the transfer window is closed. Team is in deep trouble..



I'll try to update my Power rankings every now and then.

[quote]2011 MLS thread[/quote]
Reported.

[QUOTE=kaiteng]BOOOOO!!!

TFC doesn't lose any key players. DeRo and De Guzman are still there. All they need now is good wing players. They should be a mid-level team this season.[/QUOTE]

4 goals to an expansion team.......umad?

God awful match played in some horrid conditions in San Jose. It was surreal to see some of the balls hit an invisible wall and drop when players were trying to go into the wind. It was like a cartoon.

SJ lost but they had some chances that hopefully they can start putting away, and just cut down on defensive lapses.

And damn, Anthony Ampaipitakwong had a great debut. And looks to be a great little high energy player coming off that bench.

[QUOTE=kaiteng]I'm high on this dude since the college days. I don't know he got drafted so late.[/QUOTE]

Sometimes you just watch guys and say: "This dude is a baller."

I get that vibe from him. He was all over the place tonight. Can't wait to see what he can do with the Quakes this season. :rockon:

Question why do the Seattle Sounders have a kick a$$ fan base? I don't get it?

[QUOTE=crisoner]Question why do the Seattle Sounders have a kick a$$ fan base? I don't get it?[/QUOTE]
:bowdown: :bowdown:
I've asked this before. The atmosphere in Seattle is insane!
It's a sign of what is to come in the US, soccer wise.

[QUOTE=crisoner]Question why do the Seattle Sounders have a kick a$$ fan base? I don't get it?[/QUOTE]


I think in general Seattle is a good sports city. It also helps when the Sonics moved to OKC and Mariners/Seahawks have been shit lately.

[QUOTE=kaiteng]BOOOOO!!!

TFC doesn't lose any key players. DeRo and De Guzman are still there. All they need now is good wing players. They should be a mid-level team this season.[/QUOTE]

Dude they aren't a good team. They got wrecked by Vancouver who is a average team at best. They have no quality forwards(if you don't count DeRo), and a bunch of no name players. If they can survive into the Summer transfer window and then make a move for a big time European DP than they can survive.


Anyways Juan Agudelo looking the future NT striker. Only 18 years old and showing some great potential. If he has a good year expect some big team to sign him..

F that red card given to Brek Shea. Way harsh IMO.

great atmosphere at PHP for FCD vs Chicago though. 20k showed up! :applause:

hopefully the FCD marketing people now have their heads out of their asses and will actually do a better job of getting peoples attention here in the Metroplex.


Milton Rodriguez had a sick goal using his back heel.

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The Galaxy-Revs game is on tape delay on the West Coast so I have to avoid the internet until the game is over :banghead:

Charlie Davies with 2 goals!

flipping to Galaxy/NE during breaks in the Mavs game.

been pretty decent so far.

two games in a row now in the rain for LA

[QUOTE=kentatm]flipping to Galaxy/NE during breaks in the Mavs game.

been pretty decent so far.

two games in a row now in the rain for LA[/QUOTE]


Juniho looks great... He's the real deal. Donovan also playing great but Barret is awful.

Becks looks rusty and LA had 2 goals disallowed.

no goal for you JPA. you offsides.

the rain really turned this into a slop fest.