Major League Soccer

[CitizenYank]

Really??? With all these wonderful consumer options available on international sports feeds???

Hmm, don't expect tons of skill or crisp play over here, but the MLS has a certain unincorporated
'why not' feeling to it. Imagine a bunch of Second Division castoffs and Internationals, just playing because
they love the game. And imagine the large amount of expats and local US fans turned off by greed and the violence
of the NFLor the boring nature of baseball.

It really is just a growing sport, but has a lot of promise.....


Best Rivalry---2011 Cascade Derby

Sounders VS the Pilots F.C. GO TIMBERS!!!! 2011 MLS

[Florida Blue]

Why is this egg chucking septic tank game being talked about ere on the proper footie board;o)

I am offended by the use of the phrase "egg chucking!" May have to come pay you a visit Burt ;)

[Florida Blue]

I support the Chicago Fire, but only because I grew up. One of my mates his brother is (though I believe soon-to-be was) the keeper coach for them, so I watched a few games this year. The quality is not so great, but still some good fun.

I love the Seattle Sounders owner, Drew Carey, who hosted the US version of "Whose line is it anyway?"

[CitizenYank]

I support the Chicago Fire, but only because I grew up. One of my mates his brother is (though I believe soon-to-be was) the keeper coach for them, so I watched a few games this year. The quality is not so great, but still some good fun.

I love the Seattle Sounders owner, Drew Carey, who hosted the US version of "Whose line is it anyway?"

I can't wait for the Portland-Seattle Derby!! You want to talk about two towns who live to hate each other. It will be like the UO/UW rivalry times a thousand. Portland, always the town in the shadow of Sheattle; can't wait till they come down to PGE Park.

[Arjan Van Schotte]

i'm waiting for the Philadelphia Union expansion team next year!!
TBH, i've never watched a full MLS game cause I think its a bit shite..
but whatever, its the closest thing we have here.
I'll support my local team and the local players, hopefully they sign Ben Olsen... who is from my hometown.. plays for DC U***d now.. but was playing over in Enland a few years back.

you a "son of ben" yet? you should be :-) top work by them fellas.

[Arjan Van Schotte]

I support the Chicago Fire, but only because I grew up. One of my mates his brother is (though I believe soon-to-be was) the keeper coach for them, so I watched a few games this year. The quality is not so great, but still some good fun.

I love the Seattle Sounders owner, Drew Carey, who hosted the US version of "Whose line is it anyway?"

I can't wait for the Portland-Seattle Derby!! You want to talk about two towns who live to hate each other. It will be like the UO/UW rivalry times a thousand. Portland, always the town in the shadow of Sheattle; can't wait till they come down to PGE Park.

i understand the toronto - columbus derby was a pretty good un this year. and chicago took a few to toronto too. Portland and vancouver can only add to the league - i imagine both will get great crowds and have top footballing pedigree.

reagrding great owners - Robb Heinemann of KC was pictured with his team's "ultras" holding a flare whilst climbing a fence, and regularly posts on the fan's forum - can't imagine garry cook doing either!!

@maseCTID - red bull bought NY/NJ and are currently trying to fuck them just like they fucked salzburg - that's why good money is on new york getting a second team in the next expansion draft (and they'll actually be in NYC this time). (by the way - fans of salzburg formed an afc wimbledon style club and are already climbing the leagues - good on em.)

[Arjan Van Schotte]

I've always liked the irony of Real Salt Lake's name. Plus the further irony of their fans not understanding the concept of irony.

i guess they can call the team what they like? although you do wonder if they checked what it actually meant??!!

as for the old americans don't get irony debate:

the simpsons
malcolm in the middle
seinfeld
king of the hill
south park
sarah silverman
larry sanders
everybody loves raymond
family guy
american dad

all not bad...

[BlueinBosnia]

I've always liked the irony of Real Salt Lake's name. Plus the further irony of their fans not understanding the concept of irony.

i guess they can call the team what they like? although you do wonder if they checked what it actually meant??!!

as for the old americans don't get irony debate:

the simpsons
malcolm in the middle
seinfeld
king of the hill
south park
sarah silverman
larry sanders
everybody loves raymond
family guy
american dad

'Comedy' does not neccessarily equate to 'irony'.

[Arjan Van Schotte]

I've always liked the irony of Real Salt Lake's name. Plus the further irony of their fans not understanding the concept of irony.

i guess they can call the team what they like? although you do wonder if they checked what it actually meant??!!

as for the old americans don't get irony debate:

the simpsons
malcolm in the middle
seinfeld
king of the hill
south park
sarah silverman
larry sanders
everybody loves raymond
family guy
american dad

'Comedy' does not neccessarily equate to 'irony'.

indeed. and there is certainly no irony contained in the comedy above.

lol

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I've always liked the irony of Real Salt Lake's name. Plus the further irony of their fans not understanding the concept of irony.

i guess they can call the team what they like? although you do wonder if they checked what it actually meant??!!

as for the old americans don't get irony debate:

the simpsons
malcolm in the middle
seinfeld
king of the hill
south park
sarah silverman
larry sanders
everybody loves raymond
family guy
american dad

all not bad...

It was all going so well until that. I was even nodding when you mentioned Sarah Silverman and was thinking about adding 30 Rock to the list. Then you go and mention Everybody Loves Raymond. There has to be irony somehwere there?

[Arjan Van Schotte]

I've always liked the irony of Real Salt Lake's name. Plus the further irony of their fans not understanding the concept of irony.

i guess they can call the team what they like? although you do wonder if they checked what it actually meant??!!

as for the old americans don't get irony debate:

the simpsons
malcolm in the middle
seinfeld
king of the hill
south park
sarah silverman
larry sanders
everybody loves raymond
family guy
american dad

all not bad...

It was all going so well until that. I was even nodding when you mentioned Sarah Silverman and was thinking about adding 30 Rock to the list. Then you go and mention Everybody Loves Raymond. There has to be irony somehwere there?

yup - the irony was spotted. i was gonna put curb your enthusiasm but thought it'd be more ironic to put that. of course the british are very proud to be the finest purveyors of sarcasm....

anyway - should be a good final tonight. good article about MLS in the observer today.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/no ... ll-america

[ryanmjo]

Anyone staying up to watch this?

As an American, I'm intrigued to see what you think of our little league.

[Wonderwall]

saw the highlights of the game and it wasn't exactly a great game from what was shown. RSL won on pens and became the champions, which is great for them as they have lost more then they have won this season!! How stupid is that?

[Arjan Van Schotte]

saw the highlights of the game and it wasn't exactly a great game from what was shown. RSL won on pens and became the champions, which is great for them as they have lost more then they have won this season!! How stupid is that?

not the best game - true.

2 things tho - beckham didn't win and it was a lot more entertaining than the first 60 mins on saturday!!

[Vhero]

I've become obsessed with it over the last 6 months or so, thanks mainly to this excellent blog http://pitchinvasion.net/

Must admit i thought it was a total joke before but i've been watching some games and it's quite fun.

Decided to adopt a team and i'm thinking Kansas City Wizards. Mainly coz i like the underdog, they play in blue and their ground is bizarre.

anyone else taken any interest in it?

yeah don't that guy who go out with one of the spice girls play for a team over there? David Shwimmer or something?? I definetly know its David something!

(Wow i'm f**king bored)

[Arjan Van Schotte]

I've become obsessed with it over the last 6 months or so, thanks mainly to this excellent blog http://pitchinvasion.net/

Must admit i thought it was a total joke before but i've been watching some games and it's quite fun.

Decided to adopt a team and i'm thinking Kansas City Wizards. Mainly coz i like the underdog, they play in blue and their ground is bizarre.

anyone else taken any interest in it?

yeah don't that guy who go out with one of the spice girls play for a team over there? David Shwimmer or something?? I definetly know its David something!

(Wow i'm f**king bored)

sorry mate, you not into MLS? fair do's an that.

[Alioune DVToure]

I'll also be keeping a watchful eye on Philadelphia Union as my girlfriend is from Philly and we share sports teams.

[Temporary Switch to Off-Topic]

As for quality American comedies, try these too:

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Arrested Development

Curb Your Enthusiasm is brilliant, as was Seinfeld. There's been loads of good comedy shows on American TV in the last 20 years, much more than here in Britain in my opinion (although I like the late 70s/ early-mid 80s stuff best here; Not the Nine O'Clock News, The Comic Strip Presents..., The Young Ones, Blackadder).

[BlueinBosnia]

I'll also be keeping a watchful eye on Philadelphia Union as my girlfriend is from Philly and we share sports teams.

[Temporary Switch to Off-Topic]

As for quality American comedies, try these too:

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Arrested Development

Curb Your Enthusiasm is brilliant, as was Seinfeld. There's been loads of good comedy shows on American TV in the last 20 years, much more than here in Britain in my opinion (although I like the late 70s/ early-mid 80s stuff best here; Not the Nine O'Clock News, The Comic Strip Presents..., The Young Ones, Blackadder).

Continuing Off-Topic.
Can't stand Sunny in Philadelphia, although Arrested Development is my favourite American show of all time. Second fave is Boston Legal.

[MSG77]

Continuing Off-Topic.
Can't stand Sunny in Philadelphia, although Arrested Development is my favourite American show of all time. Second fave is Boston Legal.

Hmm... That's interesting. IASIP is my favorite show. The only shows I watch are that and Curb Your Enthusiasm. In fact, those are a few of the only shows I've watched since Seinfeld was done. A few others, mostly HBO ones - Flight of the Conchords, Eastbound and Down, etc.

Never watched AD, but was always told it was great and I was missing out. Thought it was in the same vein as "Sunny" as everyone I know who watched AD loves Sunny. Admittedly Sunny has become more "over the top" and the characters have become more "defined" and less complex, but I still think its funny 95% of the time.