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Comment on The Problem with MLS Jerseys and their Sponsors by SWFC

SWFC — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:42:24 +0000

I think another problem with MLS jerseys is that they are all made by Adidas, which of course means that ALL clubs are going to have the signature (and boring) three stripes down the shoulder. Talk about jerseys that don’t give a club identity…all the teams look the same. Another issue is the hideous name and number font that MLS has used for years. It’s time to update or go back to what they were using before, a clean, crisp design.

Comment on MLS 2012 Ranking Predictions by Off The Laces

Off The Laces — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:45:37 +0000

Haha thanks! There are definitely some big flubs here and there but so far I think I did alright. The biggest error is SJ though. But who would want a predictable season anyway? (I guess someone with a serious gambling problem)

Comment on MLS 2012 Ranking Predictions by alex

alex — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:25:48 +0000

Wow, looking back at this you are pretty accurate. Not everyone is in the right place but you’ve actually called some things pretty accurately.

Comment on USA vs Mexico: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly by Sinyo

Sinyo — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:53:12 +0000

Another lesson, Juan Agudelo needs to get mieutns somewhere fast. He looked rusty and tentative last night, much like Altidore before his transfer to the Netherlands. He maybe young, but so’s Neymar. While they maybe on different levels, Agudelo is still too damn talented to be riding the bench in NY.I would much rather see Michael Bradley in there over Beckerman or Edu. Always liked him, never thought it was nepotism.With Dempsey excelling in that creativity role, I wonder if the other attacking mids take over for Edu. Possibly Danny Williams moves inside when Landon returns. Should be interesting to see how it all shakes out.

Comment on Will The Next Great American Soccer Star Be Hispanic? by Latcha

Latcha — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:01:32 +0000

Reading the game. You have be able to see the threats and stop it, for exmaple where the opposition will pass the ball, where they will make runs etc.This is even more important to a defender. Organise your defenders.

Comment on “Mix”ed up Midfield by Priscila

Priscila — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:41:31 +0000

be the only time Klinsmann would have a full National Team roster at his daospsil aside from those named to the under-23 team. a0It is possible that Onyewu would be available for World Cup qualifying in June, but that will

Comment on The Problem with MLS Jerseys and their Sponsors by FIRE

FIRE — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:29:13 +0000

I like Quaker Oats…I am glad they have a sponsor…but the new jerseys are hideous…not keen on the blue stripe and collar combination…went out and bought some from last year….hope they bring back the iconic white stripe across the front….w/Chicago on it!!!

Comment on MLS 2012 Ranking Predictions by Paul-Salyers Sheana-Bull

Paul-Salyers Sheana-Bull — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:46:53 +0000

I like your Western top 3 predictions. I can see those in any order by October. I see Chivas and SJ farther down the list. I would say, Van. 4, Dallas or CO 5, then a mix down the line from there (Ok look, I’m a CO fan so that needs to be up front). I guess I find it hard to commit to a specific top 10 (such as you did above, so kudos to that). I tend to think in general terms more….top three any order, next three, next three, etc. Losts of changes for numerous teams over the break (esp. CO with their new coach and loss of Nyassi), so you may very well be right. I think it will be a good and less-than-predictable season for the West. For the East, I am less capable for predicting. I would put the Dynamo higher, and NY will probably do better this year (just a hunch), but I can’t make a lot of arguments against. what you have there.

Comment on MLS 2012 Ranking Predictions by Off The Laces

Off The Laces — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:56:33 +0000

The west is definitely dominant for sure haha. Vancouver just looks so strong offensively to me. Colorado would be a lot higher if they were in the Eastern Conference. It’s like I said in my other comment response, I’d love to see Colorado or any other team prove me wrong, just as long as it makes for a good season. Who do you think will win the west?

Comment on MLS 2012 Ranking Predictions by Off The Laces

Off The Laces — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:52:07 +0000

haha you’re right, I may be a little generous with the Impact ranking but I feel like the 4 teams I have at the bottom of the East all have a rebuilding season ahead of them. So far, they have really put together solid teams but I think it’s going to take them at least one season to make it click. But like I explained in the post: nobody can correctly predict the outcome. On that note, I’d love to have any of team prove me right or wrong, just as long as it makes for a good season.