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Posted Thursday July 23, 2009, About: Fulham talking to Seattle's Montero

Atlanta is one large sized city surrounded by about 20 cities. It is not just one big city but a large metropolitan area.

As for the Hispanic population, I think that's because MLS only has tried to appeal to hispanics in 2 population bases, Chicago and LA (Chivas). Both teams have very strong support.

Atlanta is unique because it has a strong soccer culture AND has a huge hispanic/south American base. It means that they could have multiple markets to exploit and grow from. I think it's a lesser risk than a city like Philadelphia (lived 30 mins south for 10 years and never heard about soccer outside of the world cup).

Posted Thursday July 23, 2009, About: Fulham talking to Seattle's Montero

One problem with your theory. Hispanics don't watch Basketball. If they put a stadium in Gwinett, Cobb or Fulton County and go sign a Hispanic legend with the DP Atlanta would sell out every game.

This area has great football roots, from the Colombian, Argentinian and Brazilian pockets in Dunwoody, Marietta and Roswell to the huge Mexican section, in Cobb and Gwinnett Counties. There are soccer parks all over the place and they are filled with rec leagues. MLS Soccer would be a huge hit here.

Posted Thursday May 07, 2009, About: Police smuggle ref out of country

It's interesting, if you go look at As.com they have a slide show of the 5 penalties. 4 of the 5 the ref got right. The only one that I would have called (granted I am a Barca fan) is the Pique handle. His hand was too far out. Even Pique was surprised and said so after all.

That being said their are 4 reasons he probably didn't.

1. His side judge told him he botched the Abidal call
2. He saw Henry get jobbed when he did get taken down in the box the 1st game
3. He felt that the ball played the hand
4. He didn't want to be the one to decide the game.

The officiating in both games was terrible but Chelsea has no right to blame the referees. You refuse to play football at the Camp Nou and run the risk of this happening. If you had tried for an away goal you wouldn't have had to worry about this (Although theoretically Barca might have blown you out had you had the ballocks to play with them). Even still you have a 1 man advantage, 1 goal lead and instead of trying to play football you sit back in defense and just look for a counter punch. After the goal you managed to get a couple of corner kicks and some real chances. Conicidence? No because had you played that way the whole game you'd probably have won.

If you count on the referee helping you win the game 9 times out of 10 you lose. Chelsea hedged their bets and Barcelona gambled big and won. Real football won out.

Posted Friday October 10, 2008, About: Arsenal resigned to losing Fabregas

It be the Spanish national midfield for Barca with Xavi, Cesc and Iniesta. What a sick, sick lineup with those 3, Messi and Eto'o up top and Bojan coming off the bench. Illmatic.

Posted Friday September 19, 2008, About: Germany to fight for American Subotic

Jozy and Giuseppi up front, Freddy, Landon, Maurice and MB in the mid, Gooch and Subotic in D with Howard at Goal...The US has some awesome potential. Unfortunately some choose not to represent their country ahem (Rossi and Subotic this means you). What a shame because they could become part of what could be a groundbreaking US team in the World Cup. With that lineup the US would be a tough draw IMO.

Posted Thursday September 11, 2008, About: Sources: Donovan talked to Bayern

My 2 cents...

I think we just all need to take a big bite of perspective. Cuahtemoc Blanco just reached 100 caps for Mexico at the age of 35 with 34 goals on the National team. David Beckham has 105 caps and for England and just 17 goals. Ronaldinho at 28 has 94 caps for Brasil and 36 goals.

Landon Donovan at age 26 has more caps than each one of them and has 36 goals. Obviously level of competition and other factors have to be taken into consideration, but he has a very accomplished resume in the International scene. Too many people are thinking about the 06 WC and overlooking the body of work of LD.

Posted Monday September 01, 2008, About: Robinho wants out of Madrid

The irony of Madrid complaining about manners in the transfer market.

Posted Sunday August 24, 2008, About: Can Catania land U.S. defender?

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Posted Thursday August 07, 2008, About: Osorio livid after Barca blowout

Barca would be too much for any MLS team. These guys have some of the best players in the world on their roster. Heck, the guys on the bench (Messi) are better than most in the MLS. It's unfair competition.

DCruiser | 08/07/08, 10:39 AM

Not to be overly critical, but Messi doesn't come off the bench for Barca. He's a starter and he's better than not just most guys in the MLS, he's better than all of them.

I think the point is that Football is a team sport, NYRB are a terrible team. The Fire, Revloution, Dynamo don't have the talent of a Barca, but they are a better team and would have kept the score closer losing by maybe 2 goals instead of 4.

Posted Sunday July 27, 2008, About: Stewart suggests JRM option

Nice kudo's to Mr NYY25 for catching SI napping AGAIN! If your going to post something SI...make sure the facts are correct. This was posted around 9am, you could have double checked before posting.........ugh! lol

DEVO (SPECTRE) | 07/27/08, 12:56 PM
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S.I. You got a bunch of Shmucks working for you,,,
better get some new people in the office,,that can
get their facts right. Good pickup NYY25to13

Perhaps you all should learn to read. This article came from the Charlotte Observer, not SI. Charlotte Observer is a newspaper which means that this article could have been written on Saturday before KB's latest win.

Posted Saturday July 26, 2008, About: Donovan admits Euro interest

I think the reason why people call LD the greatest US soccer player is because he has done what he has done and he is only 26. Obviously he hasn't had the career of a Claudio Reyna or a McBride, because he's only 1/2 way done with his career. If he continues his current form til he is in his mid 30's, he will be far and away the leading scorer in US History. The only thing that he lacks is proving himself on the European level. I think that is the itch that he wants to scratch. Proving to himself that he can succeed anywhere. I think until he rewrites his history as a Euro-flop, he'll always have that itch.

Posted Friday July 25, 2008, About: Next NBAer to go to Europe?

Sasha is a great role player. Where are the fast black guys that can shoot a three? Not many in the NBA - or for that matter - not any! This guy is definitely better than Kapono, Dunleavy, Hinrich, Barry, etc...

Gangsters | 07/25/08, 09:14 AM

Dude are you serious?!? How about Ray Allen. How about Michael Redd. Stephen Jackson. There are plenty of blacks in the league that can shoot the 3 ball.

Posted Friday July 25, 2008, About: Donovan admits Euro interest

I'm a LD supporter. Without him earlier in the year the USMNT could barely manage a strike on goal, much less a goal. He's proven himself stateside and in international play. That said he looked awful in the all star game. Maybe he just doesn't do well coming off the bench, I'm not sure but he needs to be selective. Go to a Euro team without a ton of pressure, but with plenty of competition. I'd prefer him to go to a Dutch or Portugese squad. Somewhere where he'd potentially see Champions league, but not have to face as much scrutiny right off the bad. Hey maybe Reyna can put in a good word for him at Rangers.

Posted Thursday July 24, 2008, About: Eto'o's excessive salary demands

Soccer is called soccer because it's original name was asSOCiate Football. Football is named after Rugby Football. Of course Rugby got its name from Rugby Football as well, so Football was the logical choice.