[BBfanUSA]

C'mon Dempsey really?

That's probably at least a 2 game ban.

[BBfanUSA]

We lost today with 68% of the possession. This hurts...alot. Was getting the #1 allocation pick worth sacrificing to get Pappa? I don't think so.

I'm happy Defoe is in the MLS, helps the brand out in my opinion.

[BBfanUSA]

Dempsey has been suspended for the next 2 games (an Away game and a Home Game) for his unsportmanlike conduct. He's going to be back for the game that is at Portland. Which is also a Derby game. (April 2nd)

[Drew.]

Defoe doing the business again, 1-0 home win.

[BBfanUSA]

Bradley cracked his head open, got that sealed up and then returned to play the last 20 minutes of the game.

They can still qualify for the next CONCACAF Champs League as well via the Canadian Championship.

MLS Sides in General haven't had much luck in that competition.

[BBfanUSA]

Seattle Sounders Vs Columbus Crew here, it's a free stream but don't think it will work for you guys. http://www.mlssoccer.com/stream-of-t...ampaign=Unpaid

Also Toronto is playing Real Salt Lake, Defoe got a booking, Yellow card and they're losing 2-0 about 29 minutes in. Real's pretty hard to play. They made the Playoffs final last year (and lost after 10 rounds of a penalty shootout) so it's not a surprise

[BBfanUSA]

There's Cascadia Cup action this weekend.

The derby between Seattle and Portland should be a fun game. Also Dempsey returns from his two game ban. He's probably hungry.

Game will be on NBCSN.

ESPN also carries games as well but that's not until next month.

[BBfanUSA]

Oh my god this Sounders Timbers Match is amazing.

First 25 minutes 4 goals were scored. Could've easily been way more than that.

After the end of the first half, 2-2 right now.

[Ryan57]

Someone needs to pick up Freddy Adu. Poor lad is a free agent it seems nowadays.

Nobody would of predicted that like 7 years ago.

[BBfanUSA]

He's a free agent again? Even a couple MLS teams gave him a chance but it didn't work out.

Portland and Seattle just ended. 4-4. Will be an epic classic. Dempsey Hattrick, Portland letting a two goal deficit slip away. Very quick paced game. Classic Derby between these two sides.

[Ryan57]

Wikipedia has him down as a free agent. Such a shame how his career has panned out.

[King Gizzard]

I'm sure Adu had a trial with a league 2 team I. The summer as well, poor guy

[King Gizzard]

Actually no it was Blackpool, and they didn't offer him a contract at the end, which is still bad

[BBfanUSA]

I think the reason why no MLS side has picked him up (again) is because of the allocation process. Since he's a USMNT player if a team would pick him up they would have to go to the back of the line.

[BBfanUSA]

Well, The Players Union released the Garanteed salary numbers for all MLS players.

top 3 isn't hard to guess,
Dempsey 6.7 Mil USD
Bradley 6.2 Mil USD
Defoe 6.12 Mil USD

For the whole list
http://www.mlsplayers.org/salary_info.html

[BBfanUSA]

New TV Deal has been announced for next year,

90 million dollars combined for MLS and US Soccer Federation (US' FA) rights to air games on ESPN and FOX Sport platforms.

New Streaming deal comes along with it, All MLS games are moving to ESPN3.com, a ESPN streaming service.

Also there will be consistent broadcasting with US Spanish Channel Univision airing one game on Friday and Fox Sports 1 and ESPN airing B2B games on Sundays.

The All Star Game and MLS Cup Final will switch every year between Fox and ESPN.

The Deal is set for 8 years.

[BBfanUSA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xq1B...LW_i-5W8FZpFsg

I love the reaction to this insane goal by the SJ Keeper. He just couldn't stop that one.

[King Gizzard]

Youtube video

amazing

[BBfanUSA]

Every thing about that is amazing. Although Hope Solo's role is kinda, uh, grim given that she got arrested for Domestic Assault recently.

The Fan XI for the MLS All Star game against Bayern Munich has been announced.

Fan 11 is
Thierry Henry (NY Red Bulls)
Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake)
Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)
Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders)
Micheal Bradley (Toronto FC)
Matt Besler (Sporting KC)
DeAndre Yedlin (Sounders)
Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
Obafemi Martins (Sounders)
Keeper: Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

These 11 will start, the rest of the All Star team will be decided by the players, officials, and managers/coaches.

I want to point out that the top goal scorer Bradley Wright-Phillips isn't on this roster. I'm sad about that.

[King Gizzard]

Besler was rumoured for Sunderland, Fulham or Villa yesterday. Not sure as to his ability to step up to English football

[King Gizzard]

I like Omar Gonzalez though

[BBfanUSA]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Besler was rumoured for Sunderland, Fulham or Villa yesterday. Not sure as to his ability to step up to English football

I've been seeing that alot. Not sure about his ability to step up to At least EPL football.

A Bunch of clubs are trying to get Yedlin. I think he's ready.
Liverpool has been rumored. AS Roma, Olympique (SP?) Lyon, have sent bids to MLS/Seattle about him. AS has plans to loan him to Genoa first so he can get first team playtime.
MLS is biding it's time and rightfully so. The price is going up. He's a speedy leftback. He chased down Hazard in the WC.

[BBfanUSA]

There's an international friendly between Seattle and Tottenham today on ESPN2. 9 PM tonight.

I need to make a correction on the All Star game, the Fan XI will be a part of the roster but it doesn't mean they're the starting XI. My bad. I assumed they were.

[Drew.]

Seattle - Spurs on BT sports tonight, shame its Spurs but at least it's some football to watch.

Kind of interested to see how Lamela gets on, was great at Roma so it'd be a bit of a worry if he picks up that form now Pochettino has arrived.

[BBfanUSA]

Wonder how hard Seattle will play? Dempsey and Yedlin looked good during the Portland last Sunday.