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Posted Monday April 13, 2009, About: Fergie warns Ronaldo

Well well well

I certainly cant wait for wednesday

Can Ronaldo turn it on in his homeland?
Do we have to call upon Macheda again?

Posted Wednesday January 28, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

Yeah I certainly dont think Giants stadium will be sold out, but maybe 5,000 more per home game could be realisitic in the metropolis known as NY and the surrounding areas. At least it will bring a little more interest into a team like NYRB, coupled with Red Bull Arena. I really dont think its necessary for diehard Italians to commit 15 home games a year to make the type of impact you need considering it is New York. If it were Columbus it would be different. But you do have to make sure that it is an enjoyable experience for them and they will want to come back a couple more times during the season. I think it would be very smart for the Red Bulls to really go after a Del Piero or a Ronaldinho for the opening of Red Bull Arena.

If Beckham brought in new fans, it has already happen, i dont think he will bring in many new ones either. But the buzz he does bring will at least sell out many stadiums wherever he goes and has brought some more fans to MLS matches, i dont think you can expect much more. They key is to bring in other stars or new stadiums to build on that exposure so his impact wont wilt and we can build upon it. If Ronaldinho came this January and signed for the Red Bulls, every week there will be two sold out stadiums in MLS. The Fire sign Del Piero, even more exposure, headlines on World News, the interest wont wilt, people will come to watch and find out what all the buzz is about and hopefully you'll be able to keep them coming back at least a few times in all stadiums, even if it is only $5 tickets.

The key is to get interest from stars coming to your teams stadium and keep at least some of the interest in "normal matches" after they come where the arent stars. Plus you always have some sell outs to watch these guys every week. Nationality will help people get out, the key is reigning them in.

Posted Tuesday January 27, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

They renamed it Red Bull Arena and I think its gonna be the best looking soccer specific stadium in the US. It looks like what you would see in Europe for a bigger club, just on a smaller scale in terms of capacity.

Lol, at least the stadium will look more than half full

Posted Tuesday January 27, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

NY-NJ whatever. The Giants and Jets play in the meadowlands (Giants stadium), which is in New Jersey. I'm a New Yorker and I don't mind taking a ferry or going across the bridge to our friendly neighbors to watch some football or soccer. Some of them go to watch the NJ Nets even.

The Red Bulls stand at 16,000 a game right now. Del Piero comes, it can at LEAST go up 5,000, making it the second most watched team behind the Galaxy and Ahead of the Toronto. Beckham comes to New York, Becks vs Del Piero, Giants stadium can have a MASSIVE amount of people, Italian nationals mocking Becks and the 14 year old girls looking for his autograph.

Do any of the stars really come for international respect? Becks came to LA for the stars and the paradise weather. New York is a rocking city, the biggest metropolis in the world, people love to come there. No one in Europe really has any respect for MLS teams, players come to popularize the product and experience the great America and the big cities all around. And they get massive $$$. Thats why Alessandro may come.

There are very few teams like the Revs, or DC United who continue to get great support without big names. But teams like Colorado or KC need those names beacuse the interest just isnt there, and there management sucks

Posted Tuesday January 27, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

I really wouldnt consider a die hard italian a curious on-looker. Some of them would do anything to get del piero's autograph like 14 year old girls do with beckham.

The problem with Chivas is that they don't have any big name Mexican players at all. In fact they have 1 mexican. If Chivas were able to land a Jared Borgetti, Rafael Marquez, or even Oswaldo Sanchez, the national team heroes, the Mexican decent folks will have something to look forward to instead of a bunch of american players plasying under the Chivas name. Look how many Mexican folks turn out for the Mexico vs US matches in the south and on the west coast. Bring some of those Mexican stars to Chivas, attendance will skyrocket.

Beckham's novelty aspect is gone, but he stills sells out nearly every game he goes to. LA Galaxys road attendance is even higher tyhan last season, Becks first season. Now wouldn't you love to see a mouthwatering Del Piero vs Becks clash in NY? We could get tens of thousands in Giants stadium for that. These kind of matches will certainly bring an electric atmosphere and a great product and good value, but we need something to kick start that, like stars from abroad, before we can self-sustain our league with our own stars.

But you are right, the curious on looker needs to stay, but the product needs to upgrade, and stars from other places can do that and improve the quality of play and the exposure and the atmosphere at the moment and improve those already here. And this needs to be all over so the KC Wizards wont continue to have only 10,000 a game, they need to bring some talent or relocate.

Posted Tuesday January 27, 2009, About: Ghana World Cup star linked to Fire

Well this is exciting, I remember maybe 6 years back he was one of the best center backs in the world. He was a mainstay for Bayern when they lost to United in the 99 CL and won the 01 CL. Sure he's not the same guy, but he is 32 and has a few more quality years left.

Its been a while since we've had this caliber of a defender come to MLS, lets just hope he doesnt turn out like Denilson. I'm not expecting him to be John Terry, but he should improve the quality of play here and teach the youngsters a few things. We need more former top players like this in all positions, not just attacking ones.

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

Forgot to mention that a smart idea would be players going to a place with a heavy population of their nationality, such as Del Piero in NY, or Chicago. There are plenty of diehard Italians, including guidos, who blue the green white a blue and would love to see their hero, who is still a world class player, play in New York. Del Piero may no be a beckham, but hes certainly a bigger name than Angel or Schelotto.

As far as the quality of play goes, I would love to have one stacked team, which wont happen because of salary cap and DP's. but do you want teams like the colorado rapids to have a nearly non existent franchise that cant compete with the best teams and will have losing season after losing season? In order for the league to be more enjoyable to see, it needs to be more competitive because unlike the EPL, where we can stand to watch Chelsea demolish west Brom because we love watching guys like Lampard and Ballack and Anelka run around, we certainly dont have that sort of pulling power for big names, yet. I think we want to be like the French League before we become the EPL. Stars must spread out to make sure the league is competitive and enjoyable to watch. Eventually, as more stars come and develop our own players here all around the country, the league will grow and may even compete for a Copa Libertadores title like the Mexicans teams have.

We really cant have a quick fix, we need to build off what Becks has brought through exposure and try to bring the rest of the league to that kind of level. At least thats what i think

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Juventus interested in Diego

Hes been linked to numerous clubs for 3 years now, the question is when will he finally leave Bremen and hit the european elite. I'd rate him as good as an Arshavin if not better

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Galaxy targeting Michael Owen?

I'd like to see the stars more spread out amongst the teams. Maybe Owen signs for the Revolution, the Red Bulls bag del piero, DC United sign Nedved or someone. We dont want all the stars stuck in LA or NY, not good for the league. We could have near sell outs everywhere if a Beckahm caliber player went to every MLS fanchise.

You also have to take into account that Beckham may have influenced his Milan teammates such as Ronaldinho, Kaka, Zambrotta, Nesta, Inzaghi, Emerson, Gattuso, Seedorf, Pirlo, Ambrosini, and Shevchenko to have a go at playing in the US.

Posted Monday January 26, 2009, About: Robinho wants out of Man City

Pato and Higuain have been the "men" But half a season doesn't make you a proven striker at the highest level, but it does show you have the ability to be. Lets see if they can keep it up for the rest of the season at least and wont burn out like many strikers do. Also we still have to see them perform well at the international level, but I don't even know if they will get a chance due to all the great strikers Argentina and Brazil have. Then we have to see if they can do it the next year as well for their clubs and aren't one hit wonders.

At least Huntealaar scored 21 and 34 goals for Ajax in consecutive seasons. The eridevese is weak, thats why he is yet to be "proven" at the highest level, but he has been dynamite for Hoilland scoring 10 times in 18 matches. He may be more proven than the other two.

Robinho on the other hand was good for Real last year from the wing instead of as a forward, has been great this year, and does well for the national team. He is proven.

Posted Saturday January 24, 2009, About: Robinho wants out of Man City

As far as the shortlist goes, last season was an decent year for robinho for Real, vut he didnt make much of an impact on the international scene, and his whole fall out on with Real may have pushed Robinho off the list. Germany played well in the Euros led by captain Ballack, thats why hes on there, significant international competitions have big influence on these shortlists if you look at all the spanish players who have made these kinds of shortlists.

Posted Saturday January 24, 2009, About: Robinho wants out of Man City

To be honest the only reason City aren't in the relegation zone is because of Robinho. If you've seen City's games then you would realize everything he brings to the table for him and the ability he has. He is Brazilian and was declared the new "pele" so there is alot of hype and a pedastal hes on, but he has a tremendous amount of skill and has been one of the top performers in the premier league this season. To tell you the truth, he may even be the best player in the prem this season considering many big names have been injured and Ronaldo hasn't been in last years form yet.

And seriously, Pato, Higuain, Huntelaar over Robinho? They still have yet to prove themselves.

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009, About: Robinho wants out of Man City

Well, he does have good potential, hes only 21. If he gets chances to play and develop he could be a star in 3 years

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009, About: Robinho wants out of Man City

Damn, talk about the boards being popular while i was out

Anyway, he aint going anywhere, just a minor infraction thats gonna be cleared up. of course the press exaggerates everything.

He does need another superstar to play (like Kaka) with at least if City are to crack the top 4

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009, About: MLS team interested in Martinez

Ay, not that big news

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009, About: Kljestan close to Celtic move

I bet they wont get a better free kick taker and crosser than naka though

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009, About: AIG won't renew United sponsorship

Sahara, the sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team, Champions of the 20/20 World Cup! Woo hoo, my favorite club wearing the name of a company from the homeland.

United will get even more sponshorship money (I heard another 5 mil a year possibly), which will be great for debt and kitty

Posted Thursday January 22, 2009, About: Mexico's Guardado may miss U.S. clash

Damn, the boards got really popular while I was gone

Posted Wednesday November 12, 2008, About: Real Madrid gives coach ultimatum

Shouldn't have wasted all that time trying to land Cristiano....

Posted Wednesday November 12, 2008, About: Donovan trying out for Bayern

Will MLS deny another move to Bayern a ruin another career as they did with Clint Mathis?

I don't think so, but he certainly needs to impress to get the chance. I'm rooting for him, but realistically, he would have to do some great to break in the first XI, he's more like a reserve/ occasional sub at this point

Posted Tuesday November 11, 2008, About: Man U, Barca, Real in for Benzema?

Lol. I think Fergie loves him too much to not start him for at least half the time