((HT: Aaron Ward's Vine))
Last night, Red Bulls and Real Salt Lake drew at ones in Rio Tinto.
But the move that caught some folks eye was this cup check by New York's Jameson Olave
Best (or worst part)- RSL's Olmes Garcia was the one that got the yellow for diving...
Would the ref like to see how HE'D react in a situation like that...???
The HQ thinks it would be similar...
Showing posts with label Major League Soccer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Major League Soccer. Show all posts
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Michael Bradley Might Be Getting A Phone Call
((HT: Sportsnet/MLS))
If you ask Toronto FC about Saturday night's contest against Sporting KC, they'll come at you from a few different angles.
Head coach Ryan Nelsen will tell you about missed opportunities and a defense that wasn't helping matters, but the players will jump at head referee Ted Unkel and his spotty and inconsistent job performance.
He got some calls right, but others he got wrong and issued 8 cautions when, at times, it wasn't warranted.
“The referee was having trouble giving me calls and maybe it’s because they want me to learn how to play in MLS, and how the style of the league is here. However, I want them to know that I’m not going to roll over. … I’m not somebody who’s going to be a pushover. I want to be treated fairly like every other player,” the Reds' Gilberto told Sportsnet's John Molinaro after the match.
Here's the highlights where you won't see any of Unkel's goofs...
And TFC captain Michael Bradley was less than diplomatic after the match- much like Gilberto, but unlike his coach- demanding that the officiating fix itself post haste...
Here's Bradley's postgame that will, probably, get him a fine...
If you ask Toronto FC about Saturday night's contest against Sporting KC, they'll come at you from a few different angles.
Head coach Ryan Nelsen will tell you about missed opportunities and a defense that wasn't helping matters, but the players will jump at head referee Ted Unkel and his spotty and inconsistent job performance.
He got some calls right, but others he got wrong and issued 8 cautions when, at times, it wasn't warranted.
“The referee was having trouble giving me calls and maybe it’s because they want me to learn how to play in MLS, and how the style of the league is here. However, I want them to know that I’m not going to roll over. … I’m not somebody who’s going to be a pushover. I want to be treated fairly like every other player,” the Reds' Gilberto told Sportsnet's John Molinaro after the match.
Here's the highlights where you won't see any of Unkel's goofs...
And TFC captain Michael Bradley was less than diplomatic after the match- much like Gilberto, but unlike his coach- demanding that the officiating fix itself post haste...
Here's Bradley's postgame that will, probably, get him a fine...
Thursday, July 24, 2014
OSG Prem: Lampard Joins NYC FC
((HT: NYCFC/MLS))
As another signing in the middle-aged, but still incredibly talented soccer players club, the still-not playing NYC FC has added Frank Lampard on a two-year contract to go with David Villa.
Head Coach Jason Kreis now will, probably, send Lampard down to Australia to play in the A-League with Villa since the club, co-owned by Manchester City and the Yankees, has a year to go before their MLS debut.
Here's his introduction
((HT: Sky Sports))
NYC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna is still aglow with the signing:
"He is a professional, a leader and he ticked all the boxes in terms of the qualities to help grow our team."
The larger question is now, other than fitness, Lampard's international career and if he will add to the 106 caps he has for his country.
As another signing in the middle-aged, but still incredibly talented soccer players club, the still-not playing NYC FC has added Frank Lampard on a two-year contract to go with David Villa.
Head Coach Jason Kreis now will, probably, send Lampard down to Australia to play in the A-League with Villa since the club, co-owned by Manchester City and the Yankees, has a year to go before their MLS debut.
Here's his introduction
((HT: Sky Sports))
NYC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna is still aglow with the signing:
"He is a professional, a leader and he ticked all the boxes in terms of the qualities to help grow our team."
The larger question is now, other than fitness, Lampard's international career and if he will add to the 106 caps he has for his country.
Manchester United Blows Out Galaxy By 7
((HT: beINSport))
When you looked at the Starting XI in the Los Angeles Galaxy-Manchester United, there was the prevailing opinion that the Galaxy were more concerned about the MLS regular season than the nearly 86,000 people watching the game at the Rose Bowl were.
ManU put up 7 on a non-starting side with a starting side of their own that included Welbeck, Rooney, Mata, Valencia et al.
It was the worst defeat Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena had as boss...
Louis van Gaal had a good debut as manager, but it's all about what you take from it.
Marcelo Sarvas had the common thought of the Galaxy players:
"I feel embarrassed. I can’t talk about the others, but I feel like that. Doesn't matter who you're playing, I think this is too much -- seven -- and here in Los Angeles. I think we could do much better."
When you looked at the Starting XI in the Los Angeles Galaxy-Manchester United, there was the prevailing opinion that the Galaxy were more concerned about the MLS regular season than the nearly 86,000 people watching the game at the Rose Bowl were.
ManU put up 7 on a non-starting side with a starting side of their own that included Welbeck, Rooney, Mata, Valencia et al.
It was the worst defeat Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena had as boss...
Louis van Gaal had a good debut as manager, but it's all about what you take from it.
Marcelo Sarvas had the common thought of the Galaxy players:
"I feel embarrassed. I can’t talk about the others, but I feel like that. Doesn't matter who you're playing, I think this is too much -- seven -- and here in Los Angeles. I think we could do much better."
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Seattle Sounders To The Front Of The Cool Line...
((HT:ESPN/MLS))
Xander Bailey had his moment...
Through the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Sounders, the 18-year-old from West Virginia got his chance to not only practice with Seattle, but start against Tottenham Hotspurs in their friendly Saturday.
The Sounders even got to catch up with Bailey post-match and it's a moment he will never forget...
((HT: Seattle Sounders FC))
Sounders and Spurs drew at 3 in the visitor's first stop on their American tour
Xander Bailey had his moment...
Through the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Sounders, the 18-year-old from West Virginia got his chance to not only practice with Seattle, but start against Tottenham Hotspurs in their friendly Saturday.
The Sounders even got to catch up with Bailey post-match and it's a moment he will never forget...
((HT: Seattle Sounders FC))
Sounders and Spurs drew at 3 in the visitor's first stop on their American tour
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Mike Magee's Day Off
((HT: KICKTV/MLS))
The HQ has an affinity for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
So, Major League Soccer decided to have some fun with the movie and riff involving reigning MVP Mike Magee of the Chicago Fire. The main characters include Hope Solo and Sydney Leroux.
Here's the end result- see if you can nail all the cameos...
Magee...???
Magee...???
The HQ has an affinity for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
So, Major League Soccer decided to have some fun with the movie and riff involving reigning MVP Mike Magee of the Chicago Fire. The main characters include Hope Solo and Sydney Leroux.
Here's the end result- see if you can nail all the cameos...
Magee...???
Magee...???
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Atlanta Silverbacks Beat Colorado in USOpen Cup With 8 Men
((HT: Colorado Rapids))
It was, let's face it, a weird night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in suburban Denver last night as the winner prepped for the quarterfinals in the US Open Cup- the United States version of the FA Cup- where any team, regardless of level can have a chance at winning a $250,000 cash prize for their franchise.
And the NASL is making their mark in the tourney. Carolina Railhawks beat the LA Galaxy 1-0, and the Silverbacks knocked off the Rapids 2-1 in a wild game that had weather delays (pictured, scarily right by Kevin Pugh/Colorado Rapids)
and ended up with the Rapids playing with a 10-on-8 advantage after a massive scrum and disagreements that led to five Silverbacks red cards- three to players and two to coaches who left the box and two reds for the Rapids- one player and a coach.
The end result is that it was 10v8 for 35 minutes- the last 25 of regulation and another 10 of stoppage time while everything was being settled on the pitch.
Here's the highlights- skip ahead to the hour mark
((HT: Atlanta Silverbacks/Colorado Rapids))
Rapids defender Drew Moor, the guy at the bottom of the pile and recipient of the cleats to the face said the loss was unacceptable
((HT: Colorado Rapids))
The Silverbacks will play either Columbus or Chicago in July in the Open Quarters. It will be interesting to see what the red card situation is for that match and how it may affect the home team.
It was, let's face it, a weird night at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in suburban Denver last night as the winner prepped for the quarterfinals in the US Open Cup- the United States version of the FA Cup- where any team, regardless of level can have a chance at winning a $250,000 cash prize for their franchise.
And the NASL is making their mark in the tourney. Carolina Railhawks beat the LA Galaxy 1-0, and the Silverbacks knocked off the Rapids 2-1 in a wild game that had weather delays (pictured, scarily right by Kevin Pugh/Colorado Rapids)
The end result is that it was 10v8 for 35 minutes- the last 25 of regulation and another 10 of stoppage time while everything was being settled on the pitch.
Here's the highlights- skip ahead to the hour mark
((HT: Atlanta Silverbacks/Colorado Rapids))
Rapids defender Drew Moor, the guy at the bottom of the pile and recipient of the cleats to the face said the loss was unacceptable
((HT: Colorado Rapids))
The Silverbacks will play either Columbus or Chicago in July in the Open Quarters. It will be interesting to see what the red card situation is for that match and how it may affect the home team.
Monday, June 2, 2014
OSG Prem: David Villa (And Lampard?) To NYCFC
((HT: NYCFC/Manchester City))
The folks over at NYCFC are going all in from the beginning in their search to make both rivalries and statements in Major League Soccer come the 2015 season.
First up, David Villa is signed on a three-year deal and will be paired with former Chelsea stand-out Frank Lampard (on a free transfer of all things) for two marquee names on head coach Jason Kreis' roster off the top.
Here's David Villa on the move and the challenges
While Lampard is not official yet, the Telegraph's Ben Findon has some background:
Lampard and another New York City transfer target, Spain’s David Villa, are believed to have visited Manchester City’s training complex at Carrington on Saturday. The two men met with New York City head coach Jason Kreis, who has been in charge of Manchester City’s MLS franchise since January.
It is understood that Lampard has agreed to a substantial wage drop from his previous £150,000-a-week deal at Stamford Bridge, although that could be supplemented with hefty bonuses.
Harry Redknapp is Lampard's uncle and he would, naturally, like to add him to his Queens Park Rangers side.
Kreis has admitted that any players signed would likely be loaned out to keep them in form before the 2015 season.
David Villa to Manchester City, anyone...???
The folks over at NYCFC are going all in from the beginning in their search to make both rivalries and statements in Major League Soccer come the 2015 season.
First up, David Villa is signed on a three-year deal and will be paired with former Chelsea stand-out Frank Lampard (on a free transfer of all things) for two marquee names on head coach Jason Kreis' roster off the top.
Here's David Villa on the move and the challenges
While Lampard is not official yet, the Telegraph's Ben Findon has some background:
Lampard and another New York City transfer target, Spain’s David Villa, are believed to have visited Manchester City’s training complex at Carrington on Saturday. The two men met with New York City head coach Jason Kreis, who has been in charge of Manchester City’s MLS franchise since January.
It is understood that Lampard has agreed to a substantial wage drop from his previous £150,000-a-week deal at Stamford Bridge, although that could be supplemented with hefty bonuses.
Harry Redknapp is Lampard's uncle and he would, naturally, like to add him to his Queens Park Rangers side.
Kreis has admitted that any players signed would likely be loaned out to keep them in form before the 2015 season.
David Villa to Manchester City, anyone...???
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
David Beckham Working Two Sites In Miami Now
((HT: WSVN-TV))
David Beckham was encouraged to move away from his idea of a Port of Miami site for his Miami MLS squad.
Now, he is being told that he might want to look at an area next to the American Airlines Arena downtown where the Miami Heat say.
The idea of being at the Port wasn't warmly received by those who have businesses in and around the area and by those who would use the Port.
Jen Bisram is outside one of the prospective sites where there is a greenspace concern...
WSVN-TV - 7NEWS Miami Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco
David Beckham was encouraged to move away from his idea of a Port of Miami site for his Miami MLS squad.
Now, he is being told that he might want to look at an area next to the American Airlines Arena downtown where the Miami Heat say.
The idea of being at the Port wasn't warmly received by those who have businesses in and around the area and by those who would use the Port.
Jen Bisram is outside one of the prospective sites where there is a greenspace concern...
WSVN-TV - 7NEWS Miami Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
And Atlanta MLS Makes 22 By 2017
((HT: 11Alive.com))
It's an interesting thought...
Can a mega-owner, whose town is (in pockets) quite soccer-rabid, and is a soccer dad himself make soccer a success at the largest professional level in the United States...??? Or is it just another loss leader for a vertically-integrated corporation...???
That's only for Arthur Blank to answer over time as he is now the proud owner of the 22nd Major League Soccer franchise...
After the attendance numbers that the Georgia Dome puts out for international friendlies (the last time was with MLS Commissioner Don Garber in attendance), it was a no-brainer for the largest media market in the country that DOESN'T have a team was going to get a team...
Orlando, New York City, and Miami are also on the clock as MLS Atlanta comes on board for 2017...
Here's FOSG Jeff Hullinger at the party...
Looking at the attendance numbers that Julie Wolfe put in the piece above, it will be interesting to see if MLS Atlanta turns into more like Seattle (which the town traditionally has not shown) or Chivas (and you'd have to be gawd awful for that to happen...)
The HQ is looking at somewhere close to the middle...
It's an interesting thought...
Can a mega-owner, whose town is (in pockets) quite soccer-rabid, and is a soccer dad himself make soccer a success at the largest professional level in the United States...??? Or is it just another loss leader for a vertically-integrated corporation...???
That's only for Arthur Blank to answer over time as he is now the proud owner of the 22nd Major League Soccer franchise...
After the attendance numbers that the Georgia Dome puts out for international friendlies (the last time was with MLS Commissioner Don Garber in attendance), it was a no-brainer for the largest media market in the country that DOESN'T have a team was going to get a team...
Orlando, New York City, and Miami are also on the clock as MLS Atlanta comes on board for 2017...
Here's FOSG Jeff Hullinger at the party...
Looking at the attendance numbers that Julie Wolfe put in the piece above, it will be interesting to see if MLS Atlanta turns into more like Seattle (which the town traditionally has not shown) or Chivas (and you'd have to be gawd awful for that to happen...)
The HQ is looking at somewhere close to the middle...
Sunday, April 6, 2014
BREAKING: MLS To Atlanta
((HT: AJC/Roberson))
According to the Roberson piece, the announcement (although not official) would be in the neighborhood of April 16th.
The league and prospective owner Arthur Blank have been dancing around the topic for a few years now. All the attendance figures that have been accumulated over the friendlies and exhibitions have been a good carrot to dangle under the nose of the "Soccer Don"- MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
Miami, along with David Beckham's cache and ownership, are in the queue and the league would like to get to an even 24 franchises in the next five years or so. The team will be looking to play in the new and improved Georgia Dome by 2017.
Adding Atlanta would give the league another top-nine media TV market and another team in the under-served southeast.
As an example as to how the market responds to international football (the Mexico-Nigeria friendly), here's what happens when 68,000 show up...
((HT: MyFoxAtlanta))
Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5
More when we know more...
According to the Roberson piece, the announcement (although not official) would be in the neighborhood of April 16th.
The league and prospective owner Arthur Blank have been dancing around the topic for a few years now. All the attendance figures that have been accumulated over the friendlies and exhibitions have been a good carrot to dangle under the nose of the "Soccer Don"- MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
Miami, along with David Beckham's cache and ownership, are in the queue and the league would like to get to an even 24 franchises in the next five years or so. The team will be looking to play in the new and improved Georgia Dome by 2017.
Adding Atlanta would give the league another top-nine media TV market and another team in the under-served southeast.
As an example as to how the market responds to international football (the Mexico-Nigeria friendly), here's what happens when 68,000 show up...
((HT: MyFoxAtlanta))
Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5
More when we know more...
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Cascadia Doesn't Disappoint... Again...
((HT: MLS/NBCSN))
The "Cascadia Derby" involves three cities in the Pacific Northwest- Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver- and the teams and cities do not like each other when it comes to soccer. Seattle and Portland, especially, share an intense dislike for one another...
And this dates back to 1975...
Here's what it's like to be a part of the Timbers Army on game day...
((HT: KICKTV))
The teams play each other three times in the MLS season- and round one was in Portland...
Safe to say, with all these moving parts, it was another slug fest...
The Timbers are still winless on the season, at 0-2-3, while the Sounders are now 2-2-1.
41 shots, 38 fouls, 14 shots on goal, 8 goals, 7 yellow cards, and a Clint Dempsey hat trick...
That's all...
The "Cascadia Derby" involves three cities in the Pacific Northwest- Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver- and the teams and cities do not like each other when it comes to soccer. Seattle and Portland, especially, share an intense dislike for one another...
And this dates back to 1975...
Here's what it's like to be a part of the Timbers Army on game day...
((HT: KICKTV))
The teams play each other three times in the MLS season- and round one was in Portland...
Safe to say, with all these moving parts, it was another slug fest...
The Timbers are still winless on the season, at 0-2-3, while the Sounders are now 2-2-1.
41 shots, 38 fouls, 14 shots on goal, 8 goals, 7 yellow cards, and a Clint Dempsey hat trick...
That's all...
Saturday, March 15, 2014
NPPA Has No Fear From Thierry Henry's Skills
((HT: MLS/Altitude))
Thierry Henry scored in the Red Bulls game against Colorado and had this for a goal celebration...
After the videographer was startled, the HQ wonders if he was rolling and what Henry's skills actually are...
Anyone find the inside video yet...???
Let us know... and would this be called a photobomb or a video bomb...???
Thierry Henry scored in the Red Bulls game against Colorado and had this for a goal celebration...
After the videographer was startled, the HQ wonders if he was rolling and what Henry's skills actually are...
Anyone find the inside video yet...???
Let us know... and would this be called a photobomb or a video bomb...???
Not Your Father's Toronto FC
((HT: BT Sport/MLS))
It was a busy first 45 minutes for the new guys playing for the Reds...
Jermain Defoe had two goals and becomes the first player in TFC history to score two goals in a debut...
With a roster of Bradley, Defoe, and Julio Cesar, it might be a little early to say something
But these guys are good...
TFC hung on for a 2-1 win at Seattle and Defoe has only been in since the early part of the week...
Imagine what can happen with a lot of practice time...
It was a busy first 45 minutes for the new guys playing for the Reds...
Jermain Defoe had two goals and becomes the first player in TFC history to score two goals in a debut...
With a roster of Bradley, Defoe, and Julio Cesar, it might be a little early to say something
But these guys are good...
TFC hung on for a 2-1 win at Seattle and Defoe has only been in since the early part of the week...
Imagine what can happen with a lot of practice time...
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Becks Brings MLS To Miami...
((HT: WSVN-TV))
It's official...
With a high falooting presser at an art gallery, David Beckham, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and Miami-Dade County mayor Carlos Gimenez said their peace about bringing the 22nd franchise in the league to a city where they're still trying to find a location to play...
Here's the short version...
WSVN-TV - 7NEWS Miam Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco
Beckham and his folks will pay for the stadium their own selves.
The next piece is wondering who his partners are. He has been seen scouting the city with Marcelo Claure, the owner of Brightstar Corporation. Miami will start up in either 2016 or 2017 and wil have a natural rivalry with the Orlando City FC group...
It's official...
With a high falooting presser at an art gallery, David Beckham, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and Miami-Dade County mayor Carlos Gimenez said their peace about bringing the 22nd franchise in the league to a city where they're still trying to find a location to play...
Here's the short version...
WSVN-TV - 7NEWS Miam Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco
Beckham and his folks will pay for the stadium their own selves.
The next piece is wondering who his partners are. He has been seen scouting the city with Marcelo Claure, the owner of Brightstar Corporation. Miami will start up in either 2016 or 2017 and wil have a natural rivalry with the Orlando City FC group...
Saturday, January 18, 2014
It's A Bloody Good Ad Campaign
((HT: Toronto FC their own selves))
Let's face it...
TFC had a great week... probably their best week in team history at MLS...
Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley were signed to add some much-needed firepower to the ranks...
And the team came up with a great ad campaign to celebrate Defoe...
That's some funny stuff right there...
Let's face it...
TFC had a great week... probably their best week in team history at MLS...
Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley were signed to add some much-needed firepower to the ranks...
And the team came up with a great ad campaign to celebrate Defoe...
That's some funny stuff right there...
Monday, January 13, 2014
Defoe, Bradley Introduced In Toronto
((HT: Sportsnet))
With Tim Leiweke taking over at MLSE for everything MLSE- including Toronto FC's woeful on-field status- they needed to make some kind of a splash in the MLS marketplace...
And the HQ thinks that the league getting Michael Bradley for US$10-million and bringing in Tottenham's Jermain Defoe certainly qualifies...
But, for those of you who understand this kind of thing, just because you sign stars doesn't mean instant success...
The LA Galaxy brought in Donovan and Beckham, but they needed a Juninho, a Keane, and a Ricketts to fill in the holes around them. That's the task ahead for TFC...
Here's Defoe's introduction...
"I have never been more excited, and more motivated, for any challenge in my career,” Bradley said at the press conference. “What they’re trying to build here is really special, something really unique and different from anywhere else in MLS and North American soccer.”
After seven straight losing seasons, it better be special...
Defoe will remain with Spurs until March 1 before joining the club. Bradley is expected to part in the club’s pre-season preparations, and TFC opens the 2014 MLS regular season March 15 at Seattle.
With Tim Leiweke taking over at MLSE for everything MLSE- including Toronto FC's woeful on-field status- they needed to make some kind of a splash in the MLS marketplace...
And the HQ thinks that the league getting Michael Bradley for US$10-million and bringing in Tottenham's Jermain Defoe certainly qualifies...
But, for those of you who understand this kind of thing, just because you sign stars doesn't mean instant success...
The LA Galaxy brought in Donovan and Beckham, but they needed a Juninho, a Keane, and a Ricketts to fill in the holes around them. That's the task ahead for TFC...
Here's Defoe's introduction...
"I have never been more excited, and more motivated, for any challenge in my career,” Bradley said at the press conference. “What they’re trying to build here is really special, something really unique and different from anywhere else in MLS and North American soccer.”
After seven straight losing seasons, it better be special...
Defoe will remain with Spurs until March 1 before joining the club. Bradley is expected to part in the club’s pre-season preparations, and TFC opens the 2014 MLS regular season March 15 at Seattle.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Was The Hyper-Long Shootout Good Or Bad For MLS...???
((HT: MLS on ESPN))
The shoot out went 10 frames and ended up with Sporting KC's Aurelien Collin kicking in that position for the first time in his competitive life...
He made the kick and SKC won the MLS Cup at home against Real Salt Lake...
Here's the highlights...
But the larger question is: In 20-degree weather, regardless of the environment (which the HQ will admit was rather electric-even more than normal), was this marathon good or bad for the Major League Soccer folks to get their brand across- competing against college football conference title games and all the other stuff around...
Should the turnaround from conference finals to final too long and should it be held in environments that are a lot more temperate than the one it was in...
Yes, under current guidelines, SKC deserved the title host gig...
But was it all worth it...???
Just putting it out there...
The shoot out went 10 frames and ended up with Sporting KC's Aurelien Collin kicking in that position for the first time in his competitive life...
He made the kick and SKC won the MLS Cup at home against Real Salt Lake...
Here's the highlights...
But the larger question is: In 20-degree weather, regardless of the environment (which the HQ will admit was rather electric-even more than normal), was this marathon good or bad for the Major League Soccer folks to get their brand across- competing against college football conference title games and all the other stuff around...
Should the turnaround from conference finals to final too long and should it be held in environments that are a lot more temperate than the one it was in...
Yes, under current guidelines, SKC deserved the title host gig...
But was it all worth it...???
Just putting it out there...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Orlando City SC= MLS 21
((HT: MLS))
It's now 21... the number of franchises in Major League Soccer...
Orlando City SC had their announcement of joining MLS...
They'll be playing their first year at the Citrus Bowl before moving into their new, soccer-specific 18,000-seat joint for the 2016 schedule.
Phil Rawlins, OCSC President, wants his joint to be one of the loudest in the league...
Now, David Beckham and LeBron are on the clock to get Miami moving for an MLS franchise. Word is that they now have until the end of the year to get their problems squared away- along with the cut-rate $25-million franchise fee to get things moving...
It's now 21... the number of franchises in Major League Soccer...
Orlando City SC had their announcement of joining MLS...
They'll be playing their first year at the Citrus Bowl before moving into their new, soccer-specific 18,000-seat joint for the 2016 schedule.
Phil Rawlins, OCSC President, wants his joint to be one of the loudest in the league...
Now, David Beckham and LeBron are on the clock to get Miami moving for an MLS franchise. Word is that they now have until the end of the year to get their problems squared away- along with the cut-rate $25-million franchise fee to get things moving...
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
MLS Expansion: The Miami Beckham's??
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| David Beckham |
America's top level professional league currently has 19 teams, and many of whom play in new or newer stadiums that are often full of fans.
And while the league has had success in the Northwest with Seattle and Portland, several Midwest teams and a smattering in the Northeast, they've not made a move in the south.
That may change as a report today stated that Soccer legend David Beckham is interested in bringing a franchise to Miami. And before you say it, yeah, we know, nobody considers Miami part of the South. But that's another story for another day.
Beckham, when he signed his deal to play for the L.A Galaxy a few years ago, had a clause put in his contract that said he could get a franchise for a mere $25 million. Big money to you and me, not so much to Becks...
We might add here that MLS Commish Don Garber wants to bring MLS from 19 to 24 teams by 2020. Bringing Miami onboard, combined with Orlando, who just passed a deal for a new stadium and Atlanta who's been all but guaranteed a franchise when the Falcons get their new stadium built, puts the tally at 22. We are guessing, Garber will find 2 more in the next 6-plus years.
Add NYC FC and that means that only one spot is open...
In June, Beckham toured Sun Life Stadium (where the Miami Fusion floundered the first time MLS went to south Florida) and Florida International University. They also met with Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez.
FIU wants to court the Beckham Group- that included Marcelo Claure, president and CEO of Brightstar Corporation.
Beckham also visited Montreal, San Diego, and Orlando...
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