As the MLS season comes into its stretch run, so, too, does the competition for the league's 15th and 16th franchises. League officials say they plan to stay at 16 teams for some time after the next expansion. Whoever loses out on this expansion bid may have a long wait on their hands.
The Atlantic City Press seems to think MLS expansion for the Philly area is a good idea. It lays out a pretty good case, while looking at other possible cities.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Marcus Hahnemann rebounds
Like many of you I was worried when I heard about Marcus Hahnemann seven-goal performance last week, but I feel much better knowing he rebounded to post a shutout in Reading's 1-0 win against Derby. That being said he didn't have to make a single save.
Galaxy win to remain in hunt
Gavin Glinton scored in the 77th minute to give Los Angeles a 2-1 victory in front of 30,588 fans, the Houston Dynamo's first sellout in team history.
The LA Galaxy are hanging around the playoff hunt and with Beckham coming back this could be very interesting. Does Beckham help the Galaxy, a team on a roll, or do they revert ? The next few weeks will be very interesting.
Also - was the Dynamo's sellout part of the Beckham effect or what this just an energized soccer base in Houston. My beat - Beckham, but hopefully people enjoyed themselves and will come back again.
The LA Galaxy are hanging around the playoff hunt and with Beckham coming back this could be very interesting. Does Beckham help the Galaxy, a team on a roll, or do they revert ? The next few weeks will be very interesting.
Also - was the Dynamo's sellout part of the Beckham effect or what this just an energized soccer base in Houston. My beat - Beckham, but hopefully people enjoyed themselves and will come back again.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Minnesota Vikings owner looking at MLS.
According to St. Paul Pioneer Press Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is interested in bringing a Major League Soccer team to the Twin Cities.
It's great that owners with deep pockets are starting to line up for an MLS expansion. Minnesota, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas, Philadelphia are all options for expansion. As long as MLS attracts solid owners with a soccer specific stadium in the works these all sound like exciting options.
It's great that owners with deep pockets are starting to line up for an MLS expansion. Minnesota, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas, Philadelphia are all options for expansion. As long as MLS attracts solid owners with a soccer specific stadium in the works these all sound like exciting options.
Friday, October 5, 2007
What do Hockey-Soccer have in common?
According to The Offside Rules blog, a lot if you live in Washington DC. His post is below:
In a shocking display of sporting non-partisanship the NHL Washington Capitals are going to posse up with DC United of MLS. The mission: cross-marketing in the name of putting more asses in seats. The passage below was forwarded to me by a DC season ticket holder.
"Important offers and reminders for D.C. United Planholders:
DC United and the Washington Capitals are excited to present D.C. United planholders with an exciting offer. Bring any used or unused DC United game ticket to the Verizon Center for the Capitals home game this Sunday at 5pm v. the Ottawa Senators and you will be given a complimentary ticket to the game. D.C. United ticket(s) will remain in your possession, must only be presented to receive a ticket to the Capitals game. D.C. United tickets will not be collected or scanned. "
Free tickets just for showing up with someone else's ticket! That's as good as getting taken home because you bought someone else dinner & a movie. Who says that two leagues fighting to be the nations 4th most popular sport can't get along?
In a shocking display of sporting non-partisanship the NHL Washington Capitals are going to posse up with DC United of MLS. The mission: cross-marketing in the name of putting more asses in seats. The passage below was forwarded to me by a DC season ticket holder.
"Important offers and reminders for D.C. United Planholders:
DC United and the Washington Capitals are excited to present D.C. United planholders with an exciting offer. Bring any used or unused DC United game ticket to the Verizon Center for the Capitals home game this Sunday at 5pm v. the Ottawa Senators and you will be given a complimentary ticket to the game. D.C. United ticket(s) will remain in your possession, must only be presented to receive a ticket to the Capitals game. D.C. United tickets will not be collected or scanned. "
Free tickets just for showing up with someone else's ticket! That's as good as getting taken home because you bought someone else dinner & a movie. Who says that two leagues fighting to be the nations 4th most popular sport can't get along?
Toronto FC's winless streak ends
Just wanted to give a shout out to Toronto FC for winning last night. Maurice Edu scored and the Red Bulls added an own-goal as Toronto FC snapped a 12-game winless streak by defeating New York 2-1.
Toronto FC's fans deserve better. Hope they get a winner there soon.
Toronto FC's fans deserve better. Hope they get a winner there soon.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
San Jose announces GM
John Doyle was named the new General Manager of the new San Jose Earthquakes. As I'm sure you remember from the early 1990's John is a retired U.S. soccer defender who played professionally in both the U.S. and Europe. He earned fifty-three caps with the U.S. national team between 1987 and 1994 including three games with the U.S. team at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Since his playing days John has worked as TV and radio color commentator for the Earthquakes. In 2004 he was hired as assistant coach for the Quakes, replacing Dominic Kinnear who was promoted as head coach after Frank Yallop's departure to coach the Canadian national team. He stayed on with the Quakes until the franchise was relocated to Houston for the 2006 season.
John Doyle's career numbers:
Since his playing days John has worked as TV and radio color commentator for the Earthquakes. In 2004 he was hired as assistant coach for the Quakes, replacing Dominic Kinnear who was promoted as head coach after Frank Yallop's departure to coach the Canadian national team. He stayed on with the Quakes until the franchise was relocated to Houston for the 2006 season.
John Doyle's career numbers:
| Senior clubs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1989-1990 1990-1994 1994-1995 1995 1996-2000 | San Francisco Bay Blackhawks Örgryte IS VfB Leipzig → Atlanta Ruckus (loan) San Jose Earthquakes | 7 (0) 25 (1) 135 (11) |
| National team | ||
| 1987–1994 | United States | 53 (3) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 2004-2006 | San Jose Earthquakes (assistant) | |
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