The MLS Thread [Rimando is the Scott Sterling Reincarnated]

[BBfanUSA]

If Novo can have a scottish league thread, I'd figured why not?

A huge game happened last night between the top 2 teams in the league standings right now, Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake (Real is pronounced like madrid's Real) where the Sounders won 2-0 to jump to the top of the table. Which despite being at the top of the table at the end of the season doesn't give you the MLS cup, it gets you a trophy called the Supporters' Shield, A spot in the North American equivalent of the champions league, and Home Field Advantage for the playoffs up to the MLS Cup Final (If you make it there.)

[BBfanUSA]

Watching Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids play against each other right now.

Current scoreline is 1-0 Portland thanks to a impressive chipshot by Diego Valeri.

Still hate Portland though.

[BBfanUSA]

Last Night, Seattle Sounders FC and LA Galaxy played a nationally televised game on NBC Sports, both of the main players they were advertising, Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, were both matchday scratches. (Landon had a ankle issue while Dempsey hurt his hamstring in a closed door practice earlier in the week) NBC Sports has had hardly any luck with any soccer matches this year

The game ended in a tie, Eddie Johnson scored off a corner kick from Mauro Rosales for Seattle in the 23rd minute. And Robbie Keane scored off a free kick just before halftime for LA.

Even though I think the coverage for the MLS is great they need to work on it a little bit, glad to see it being advertised during EPL games on NBC Sports Network. Because even though Attendance is improving, the TV ratings aren't (Although some people forget there's an ESPN2 and other networks than ESPN here in the states)

I think if America does well in Brazil that will help alot. It is kind of hard to find a footing on TV due to Football, Basketball, and Baseball. (There's only 3 games televised regarding on a Free To Air Network (Meaning NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC etc.) all on NBC)

[BBfanUSA]

There's a pivotal game tomorrow between #1 and 2 in the league, New York Red Bulls and Seattle Sounders respectiviley.

If Seattle wins they regain the top spot in the league, If they tie or RBNY wins, New York reamins on top.

Game is on ESPN in the US.

[Novo]

I forgot to mention this but the other day i watched DC United v Chicago Fire and DC dominated all game but Chicago Fire ended up winning 3-0 in the end, Sean Johnson played the game of his life in goal for Fire, made 3 or 4 world class saves and was so good at claiming the ball in the box, noticed he has been playing for America a bit more recently as well.

[BBfanUSA]

Yeah, DC United is literately the Wigan of the MLS right now. Worst team but yet they managed to win the US Open Cup (US version of the FA cup) and a spot in the next year's CONCACAF Champs League as well. They can't get relegated since that's not set up right now. (There is a 2nd and 3rd tier right now but I don't expect to see a regulation system to the MLS in the next decade but it could be possible in the decade after that. If that was set up now, it would hurt the MLS and Association Football in the US more than help it IMO and a bunch of people agree)

I think they've won only 4 MLS games this year and only a few points.

I recall watching that game as well this summer. Pretty Good game.

[BBfanUSA]

Despite not being called up to the USMNT, Clint Dempsey will be playing for Seattle Sounders FC tonight against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Whoever wins will win the Cascadia Cup (A series between Vancouver,Portland,Seattle whoever performs the best between the three of them wins the Cascadia cup).

And Yes MLS plays during the international window. It's nearing the end of the regular season as well.

[BBfanUSA]

Welp this could be interesting. The New York Daily News is reporting that the MLS could be switching to a european schedule for 2014. I see why but that will suck for some clubs such as Chicago Fire and Toronto FC.

[BBfanUSA]

And we have Club Number 21

Introducing Orlando City SC to the MLS

currently in the USL PRO (US Tier 3) they just got approval from the Orlando Florida City Council for a new stadium and MLS said that if Orlando City got a approval on a new stadium then they would give them a franchise.

http://wvhooligan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/orlando.png
Uniforms (Currently, might have a different kit sponsor for the MLS)
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRC3KXCmqKZyPGLp94oy8w9OgYlwLRyi U5x7QU42xZlULdU8Cpr
They're speculated to join in 2015, same year as New York City FC (NY's Second MLS Franchise)

[Drew.]

a purple club!!

[King Gizzard]

its very tempting purple clubs are the best

[Glenn.]

I don't watch Football but I would support Orlando :love:

[BBfanUSA]

Whoops, looks like it's not official official but given how the MLS.com is talking about it, I'd say it's pretty close to official.

I guess we have to wait for a few months
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/22/orange-county-approves-funding-downtown-orlando-soccer-stadium?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid

[BBfanUSA]

Final weekend of regular season games. Is ending with LA Galaxy at Seattle Sounders on ESPN (So it should be on BT Sports, I'm not sure) Landon Donovan has one goal to score to be the lone record holder of most career goals in the MLS.

It's going to take too long for me to explain it here but Here's the playoff and supporter's shield
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/21/playoff-shield-scenarios-heading-final-week-2013-regular-season

[Me. I Am Salman]

Buy Flatline

[BBfanUSA]

Er...wot? I have no idea what you're talking about

[Novo]

:joker:

Who is the top goalscorer in the MLS this season? Mike McGee was scoring loads of Chicago at one point

[BBfanUSA]

There's three frontrunners left. At 20 there's McGee (6 for LA Galaxy, 14 for Fire),and Marco Di Vaio for Montreal Impact. And then 19 goals from Camilo for the Vancouver Whitecaps

[Novo]

Di Vaio running rings around these american defences

[BBfanUSA]

Final Day, Western Conference is locked up on who's in it, just the seeding needs to be decided. (If a club has played 34 games, that means they've played their last game of the regular season)

http://www.mlssoccer.com/standings?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid

[BBfanUSA]

By the way, New York Red Bulls won the supporters shield meaning they get into the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League and have Home Field Advantage in the playoffs to the MLS Cup Final if they make it there. First Silverware ever for the club. Was a club (back then they were known as the NY/NJ Metrostars) since 96 in the MLS and to finally get some silverware has to be a major acomplishment for them.

The last game of the regular season is being played right now, LA galaxy at Seattle Sounders FC. Just kicked off.

[Novo]

Poor Chicago getting destroyed, really thought they would beat them as well going by recent form, Henry just turns up at the important games though

[BBfanUSA]

Unimas was showing the game, should've bothered to watch it. The commentary would've been in Spanish but I'm a bit fluent in it.

EDIT: Watching Seattle and LA, Robbie Rogers is playing. Brave guy for coming out of the closet while still playing the sport he loves.

[BBfanUSA]

DEMPSEY HAS FINALLY SCORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! 1-0 Seattle 30th minute.

First Goal as a Seattle Sounder, He doesn't go nuts but points to his wrist basically saying it's about time.

[BBfanUSA]

The Playoffs start on Wednesday with the knockout games

Eastern Conference Thursday. 8:00 ET:
5 Montreal Impact @ 4 Houston Dynamo

Western Conference, Wednesday, 10:30 ET:
5 Colorado Rapids @ 4 Seattle Sounders FC

Divisional Round starts on November 2nd and 3rd, 2nd Leg is 6th and 7th

[BBfanUSA]

David Beckham has chosen Miami as his location for a MLS Franchise that he got as a deal for transferring into the league.

More than likely the next expansion franchise will probably be Atlanta. The final location of the 4 new clubs ready by 2020 will probably not be in the Southeast.

I kinda wonder where MLS is going next in expanding it's Brand in the US. With the growing popularity of English Premier League in the US I wouldn't be surprised in the next 10 or so years that a Regulation and Promotion system is implemented within US Soccer. I don't think it should be implemented for now (With NASL being the second tier possibly renamed MLS2, and USL Pro renamed MLS3 and the Third tier). Baaad idea to do so. I also wonder if they might crown a winner at the end of the season instead of a playoff system? I think that could bring in new fans in the US.

[BBfanUSA]

Two Managers have been sacked so far Chicago Fire's which failed to make the playoffs by 3 goals and Vancouver Whitecaps FC's manager as well which failed to make the playoffs by 3 points.

Ironically the worst team DC United has yet to sack theirs.

Oh and the first knockout game, Colorado @ Seattle is tonight, less than 15 minutes away.

[BBfanUSA]

Seattle won last night 2-0, Evans scored in the 28th Minute and Eddie Johnson scored off a Dempsey assist in the 93rd minute.

Meaning they face Portland in the 1 vs 4 Home and Home Series. This is actually the MLS' front office dream come true since Portland and Seattle hate each other. This is basically the equivalent of Real Madrid vs Barca in the MLS.

[BBfanUSA]

Houston Dynamo beat Montreal Impact 3-0 meaning they're facing New York Red Bulls in the conference Semifinals.

The Conference Semifinals begin tomorrow night with
Sporting Kansas City @ New England Revolution (2 vs 3, Eastern Conference) 8:00 ET
and
Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders FC (1 vs 4, Western Conference) 10:00 ET
Note: The conference semis and Finals are played in a Home and Home Format. So there is a 2nd leg

[BBfanUSA]

If anyone is up, Seattle vs Portland's 1st Leg is up next. The Crowd looks amazing and the Emerald City Supporters' Club would make some European Clubs Jealous. NBCSN is the US Channel.

Oh and this is a Derby.

[BBfanUSA]

The Eastern Conf. Semis 2nd legs are tonight

Sporting Kansas City Host New England Revolution Current score is 2-1 NE Revs
and
New York Red Bulls host Houston Dynamo Current score is 2-2

tomorrow are the Western Conf Semis

Portland Timbers host Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 Timbers
Real Salt Lake Host Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 Galaxy

[BBfanUSA]

Bumping this for big news,

Orlando City is expected to be introduced as a MLS Club officially today, Last week they said look for two Major announcements. With Major in bold. First announcement was a renewed sponsor deal.

And the 2nd legs of the conference finals are this weekend.

Saturday
Houston Dynamo @ Sporting Kansas City (Tied at 0-0)

Sunday
Real Salt Lake @ Portland Timbers (RSL leads 4-2 on Agr.)

Note: If it's tied on agr after 90 minutes, they'll play two 15 min Extra halfs, no golden goal, PK if it's still tied after that.

[BBfanUSA]

Toronto FC has picked up Jermaine Defoe, will be the highest payed player in the MLS.

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2013/11/26/toronto-fc-completes-major-deal-for-tottenham-striker-jermain-defoe-report/

Toronto was one of the worst teams last season, but it's obivious that they don't want to be that next season (Starts in March Schedule has been determined)

Also MLS Cup Final will be Real Salt Lake against Sporting Kansas City

[BBfanUSA]

The final is this weekend, Supposed to be extremely chilly. 19 Degrees Fahrenheit. 3:00PM Central US time. ESPN, so more than likely BT sports will have it. Can't find the international airings thing for some damn reason.

I'll be rooting for SKC but I expect RSL to win it, wouldn't mind that, Great team

Novo will like this, Chicago Fire's Mike Magee has been declared the season's MVP...despite his team not making the playoffs (Although Mike was transferred there from LA Galaxy midseason)

And the Defoe story is just a rumor according to TFC...Bull****. He's coming over in the January window.

[BBfanUSA]

Well, Preseason has begun and here's some news

LA Galaxy has formed LA Galaxy II in the USL Pro, which is the third tier league in the US.
This isn't a surprise and a smart move by them, because thier academy is pretty good in the US. Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas are also rumored to make their own B/II teams. (And Yes, All MLS Sides have Academy teams, Philadelphia Union even made their own High School)

Beckham's Club in Miami is set to be introduced tomorrow. They don't have an official location to place a new Soccer Specific Stadium yet but it's rumored to be on an island just off the Port of Miami. 2016 is the start date for them.

[Drew.]

Whats this about Drogba to Sounders at the end of the season?

[BBfanUSA]

Whats this about Drogba to Sounders at the end of the season?

I've never really read into it myself yet but saw that rumbling around on twitter. I'd say it's possible given that Seattle just completed the transfer option on Montero.

The Current US TV Deal with ESPN and NBCSN ends this year as well (it's always planned to end on WC years) it was worth a pretty poor amount a year. But The New Deal which will be with ESPN and Fox Sports starting in 2015, is expected to be worth 75 Million a year for the English US rights alone according to Forbes. The Deal hasn't been confirmed yet but it's bouncing around for quite a long time.

[Drew.]

Big names will be joining the MLS within the next year or 2.. It's already begun with Defoe. So many players we grew up with are coming to the end of their careers and America is the perfect place for them to finish.

[BBfanUSA]

Beckham to make his press announcement right here in a few minutes
http://www.mlssoccer.com/beckham-miami-announcement

[BBfanUSA]

Toronto is adding to their starstudded lineup. They have picked up QPR keeper Julio Caesar on loan. Is also Brazil's top keeper.

[Drew.]

Are they going to continue getting players or is this their wage/transfer budgets gone?

http://i.imgur.com/Ig81B74.png

[BBfanUSA]

Their budget should be mostly gone if it isn't already. Toronto's owners are rich but the average budget for an MLS Side is Not alot of cash compared to Europe. They're only allowed to spend so much of their money anyway.

The most valuable side according to Forbes is Seattle, since they paid a 30 million entrance fee, They've more than tripled that I think.

Also somehow a bunch of trustworthy US outlets thought that the rumor about Beckham calling his club Miami Vice was real...including ESPN and they reported it as if it was just announced. MLS reps denied that. Oh thank god, I have no problem with giving clubs nicknames but Vice sounds horrid.

[BBfanUSA]

The MLS has bought Chivas USA, there are a bunch of ownership groups interested in the club but MLS has to approve, which is why they have decided to hold on the club for now.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/20/major-league-soccer-purchases-chivas-usa?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid

Eariler this week, Chivas USA filed trademarks for Los Angeles SC and Los Angeles FC so they were thinking of at least a rebrand.

Thank god too, they were horribly managing it.

[BBfanUSA]

Season Starts this Saturday with Sporting KC @ Seattle Sounders at 3:30 ET, Game will be televised in the US on NBCSN.

There's a few other clubs playing this weekend, Toronto isn't this weekend. Their first game will be against Seattle on the 15th televised on NBCSN as well.

[BBfanUSA]

Seattle and SKC are playing right now and have just kicked off.

2014 MLS season is underway!

[BBfanUSA]

Well Toronto FC and Seattle are playing today at 4 ET in the US

Should be a fun game, Defoe and Caesar are making their MLS Debuts and Bradley is making his return (He played for NY Metro Stars (Now NYRB) when he was younger) against Seattle and Dempsey, Martins, Evans.

[Drew.]

Time to properly follow the MLS this season.

Seattle - Toronto live on BT spport 2 at 8:30, Defoe starting.

[Drew.]

Defoee!!! Great finish

[Drew.]

:joker: hes done it again, 2 in 20 minutes

[BBfanUSA]

As a Sounders fan I don't really want to watch right now.

[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-the-week?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=StreamoftheWeek&utm_campaign=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=6Xq1BPww174&list=UUSZbXT5TLLW_i-5W8FZpFsg

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

[King Gizzard]

TfI4_Ay_Cxc

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]

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.

[BBfanUSA]

Update on Besler, He just signed a new 6 year deal with SKC today, makes him a DP for SKC.

Zusi Also did today, another 6 year, DP as well for SKC. (Surprisingly he wasn't before)

[BBfanUSA]

NYRB-Arsenal about to start,

Could be the last time we see Henry play Arsenal.

[BBfanUSA]

After Landon Donovan scored in the AS game against Bayern Munich (MLS won 2-1)

He has announced he's retiring at the end of the year/season from club and country.

[BBfanUSA]

Portland and Seattle, The best derby MLS has to offer is on BT Sport right now.

[King Gizzard]

Jermaine Jones on 4.7m at NE Revs

loool

[BBfanUSA]

Revs is such a random team too.

Unless the Patriots owners actually care about the team now all of the sudden.

PS Seattle won 4-2. 3 points atop the west.

[Novo]

I thought Galaxy and Chivas was the best rivalry, that's the only one I ever really hear about anyway

[BBfanUSA]

Nah, over the last couple of years Seattle and Portland have replaced that since they have Rabid Fanbases. Chivas USA was so poorly mismanaged that they were just sold back to the MLS and the MLS is looking for a buyer. Seriously look up a recent game, Chivas shares LA's Stadium and they tarp over one area when LA doesn't have to.

Also I'm being serious. Both Chicago Fire and New England Revolution (They need a new fricking badge) wanted Jermaine Jones so it came down to a blind draw.....
Okay, first you make Toronto go down the Allocation draft list when they picked up Bradley as a DP when you didn't make Seattle do that when they picked up Dempsey. Now this stuff? Couldn't you just refer to that instead of this blind draw thing? What The hell.

[Drew.]

KEANE!!!!!!

[BBfanUSA]

Sky Sports are going to be carrying a couple games this year,

All-Star game, Playoffs are included I think.

There is a threat of a players' strike because the players and the league are having a disagreement over free agency right now. Which should've been added a long time ago

[BBfanUSA]

Great news, the players have agreed to a new 5 year CBA.

Season starts on Friday with LA Galaxy hosting Chicago Fire.

The two new clubs play on Sunday against each other, New York City FC at Orlando City SC, game is sold out and will have 60,000 attending the match

[Drew.]

I'm pretty excited for this to begin again.. the league continues to grow. It's a shame we won't see Lamps and Stevie over there for a while though. Theres also rumours about NY City signing up Xavi as well at the end of the season, they'd have a ridiculous side.

NYC vs Orlando should be great, i have no idea who i'll be rooting for from now on that Thierry has left.

[Drew.]

Excellent, sky will be showing NYC - Orlando followed by Kansas - NY Red Bulls

[BBfanUSA]

Some changes to the broadcast teams,

Fox is replacing NBC, before you freak out. Gus Johnson is not going to become the new voice of soccer.

John Stone, who did NBC's MLS PBP will be the PBP guy for Fox. Great American Voice, was excellent last year. Especially during the Portland/Seattle derby games

Also Alexi Lalas has moved over to Fox as well. he was the ESPN pundit who's a ginger.

Red Bulls also lost Cahill this offseason.

[BBfanUSA]

OCSC and NYCFC is about to start.

Unfortunately my cable provider doesn't want me watching the game since it says that it's lost the signal to ESPN2

[Drew.]

https://maneland.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/kaka.jpg

[Calderyon]

Has Halsti (Finnish MF) been doing well? I think he plays for DC United.

[BBfanUSA]

The season just started so IDK.

The first game was decent from what I saw...how was the Sky Sports coverage? I noticed they used a different scorebox bug than the US broadcast. The US version had a little thing indicating how many subs a side had.

The Sounders/Revs game is on after SKC/RB game. It's been a good game so far.

[Drew.]

Coverage was pretty much routine.. they didnt have a studio or anything it was just the commentators talking. We had Alan Curbishley as a co commentator though who has got to be the most boring man on this earth.

[BBfanUSA]

Oh god, that sounds awful.

I didn't know that Volkswagon's sponsorship deal was up. But Audi's GOOOOOL campaign is pretty clever. Supposedly the biggest sponsorship deal in MLS' history.

The last game for the first round is happening right now. Seattle is up 2 (Dempsey PK 25', Martins 41')-0 to the Revs, Last season's MLS Cup final losers.

Donovan is now an analyst too by the way for Fox Sports 1 overhere. He did make an appearance on the Spanish broadcast for the Friday game and did a interview completely in spanish.

Don Garber announced that there's going to be more expansion news coming in the next 45-60 days on the US NYCFC-OCSC broadcast.

[BBfanUSA]

US numbers for NYCFC and OCSC match, 539,000.

Better than usual numbers for the regular season.

The game on Univision Deportes on Friday had 371,000, alot of them to be non-Hispanics and includes the English Simulcast.

[Drew.]

Jesus is that it? For a huge country with a growing sport i would have expected it to be so much higher than that. Our FA cup game last night had 8.9 million people watching.

[BBfanUSA]

It got more than FA cup coverage here.

I think MLS has this stigma of not being high caliber attached to it. The consistent start times should help though with national games. (Each club has a local deal with local channels)

[BBfanUSA]

CONCACAF Champ League Final 1st Leg is happening right now,

Montreal Impact is facing Mexico's Club America

The game is in Mexico's famous Azteca Stadium. Current scoreline is 1-0 Montreal. Stunning

[Locke.]

Seems like Kolo is going to be joining New York Red Bulls. Looks like MLS will be good to watch after this summer.

[BBfanUSA]

The US is getting 3 back to back games again this week

Seattle is playing the third game of course.

[BBfanUSA]

Montreal is playing the 2nd leg of the CONCACAF CHamps league final.

They scored in the 8th minute, 1-0 and 2-1 on aggregate. If the score holds, Montreal will be the first MLS club in the current Club World Cup format.

[BBfanUSA]

The season starts Sunday,

MLS Final Rematch: Colombus Crew @ Portland Timbers
and Sporting Kansas City @ Seattle Sounders.

All teams are playing on opening day

[Drew.]

It's weird how much im looking forwards to the MLS returning.. sports in America keeps growing on me

[Drew.]

https://40.media.tumblr.com/923c6b9f79fa9f92dc0ce2d67db4300b/tumblr_ns55utqhHH1uwv76eo1_540.jpg

[Drew.]

unreal

http://i.imgur.com/4tFMNh3.png

[BBfanUSA]

Alot of high scoring games, NYCFC beat Chicago 4-3

I have ESPN on right now.

[BBfanUSA]

Another Injury Time Goal, this time between Houston Dynamo and NE Revolution, 3-3

Edgar Castillo of Dallas FC had to be stretchered off, could be off for a while

EDIT: NE scored in ET

[Mystic Mock]

Alot of high scoring games, NYCFC beat Chicago 4-3

I have ESPN on right now.

I loved this match.

Well done to both teams for putting on a show while we've got Newcastle and Aston Villa pretending to be Premiership sides.

[BBfanUSA]

Man the referees are incompetent this season.

A good example would be the Orlando City-NE Revs game, now I'll give the referee the benefit of the doubt because he was far enough away to not see the handball on the OC goal but to then call a phantom handball on the otherside and giving the Revs a PK shot was a bit odd in my opinion.

There's been a couple non reds that should've been sent out too, one against Nigel de Jong for taking out Darlington Nagbe. He did get a yellow and later a 3 game ban by the Disciplinary committee.

somewhat happy with Seattle right now, slow start as we lost the first 3 games but Seattle's undefeated in 3 games

[BBfanUSA]

watch?v=hYOXtngsE4U

Real Salt Lake keeper Nick Rimando channels his inner Scott Sterling