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10 Reasons Why Everyone – Even Euro-Snobs – Should Watch MLS Cup 2009
By: Daryl |
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I asked for a Beckham vs Blanco, LA Galaxy vs Chicago Fire MLS Cup 2009. But my request was denied when Real Salt Lake beat Fire on spot kicks in the Eastern Conference Final.
Still, as MLS-based attention grabbing events go, an LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake MLS Cup 2009 is up there. I’ll definitely [...]
Category: MLSMLS: A League in Need of Better Strikers?
By: Daryl | 9 Comments
Major League Soccer announced the league’s Best XI yesterday, as voted for by media, players, coaches and GMs. Here’s what they came up with:
GOALKEEPER (1): Zach Thornton (Chivas USA)
DEFENDERS (3): Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Wilman Conde (Chicago Fire), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Dwayne De Rosario (Toronto FC), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), [...]
Category: MLSPhiladelphia Union Unveil Inaugural Kit
By: Dave Martinez | 22 Comments
Yes, the Philadelphia Union kit is rich in American history; it’s blue and gold color scheme reflects the uniform of the early American Revolution, it’s collar boldly highlights Benjamin Franklin’s “Jungite Aut Perite” (Join or Die) rallying cry, and the crest highlights 13 stars for each of the original colonies, along with the “Don’t Tread [...]
The Offside’s Utterly Unofficial Awards for Chicago – RSL. The “Eastern” Conference Finals
By: Laurie | 1 Comment
Final score Chicago 0-0 RSL aet, RSL takes it on penalties, 5-4.
First, just like last year, we have to go with the “AMERICANS SUCK AT GEOGRAPHY award,” (given last year under a different name to):
MLS.
So…yeah. Salt Lake. In the Eastern Conference finals.
Why am I getting visions of MLS Commissioner [...]
LA 2-Houston 0. The Offside’s Utterly Unofficial Awards for the MLS Western Conference Championship
By: Laurie | 8 Comments
It’s that time again! The time to give the Utterly Unofficial MLS Playoff awards that the teams, players and owners really deserve.
Today? The Western Conference Finals, LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo. Final score LA 2-0 Houston aet.
First, the “WE’RE NOW COUNTING ON YOU TO KEEP THE MLS CUP FINAL [...]
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Tags: David Beckham, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, Landon Donovan, MLS, MLS Western Conference Championship, Pat Onstad, Utterly Unofficial Awards, World FootballWhy I’m Supporting LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire in the MLS Conference Finals
By: Daryl | 7 Comments
I don’t think I’ve ever revealed my Major League Soccer preferences here on The Offside. Truth is, I don’t have any allegiance to any particular team. So for the most part I watch as an interested neutral, fascinated by the ever-changing nature of the league and with my one and only hope being that MLS [...]
Category: MLSSunday MLS Playoff Roundup
By: Dave Martinez | 3 Comments
Today was in stark contrast to the mediocre playoff showings of yesterday, as all teams were playing with a little extra something. Maybe they were bored out of their minds while watching Columbus’ performance yesterday too. Regardless, there was a great atmosphere in todays games, especially in anticipation of David Beckham’s first venture [...]
Three Years Later, Beckham Finally In MLS Postseason
By: Dave Martinez | 1 Comment
Two dreadful seasons that have been plagued with injuries, mismanagement, power struggles, coaching changes, confusion, inner turmoil, and a very revealing book highlighting the insurrection of a misguided and torn team have bought David Beckham to a place he has never been before; the MLS Postseason.
Quite the road, eh?
Beckham Heading to Milan Again. But Will He Be Back? I Say Yes.
By: Daryl | 2 Comments
David Bcekham’s loan move from LA Galaxy to Milan will apparently be announced in the next few hours. It may have already happened by the time you read this.
In the words of Milan VP Adriano Galliano:
“The agreement for David Beckham has been completed. In a few hours we and Galaxy will officially announce this deal [...]
Category: MLSThe MLS Cup 2009 Playoffs Look Like This…
By: Daryl | 13 Comments
The Major League Soccer regular season is done. Columbus Crew took the Supporters Shield for the second year in a row, and if it was up to some fans (myself included) then that would be that. Crew would be champions of the imaginary MLS single table, Galaxy would be runners up, Houston third and so [...]
Category: MLSWhere Did the Recent Thierry Henry to MLS Rumours Come From? Nowhere, That’s Where.
By: Daryl | 11 Comments
Have you heard the story linking Thierry Henry with a move to Major League Soccer and the New York Red Bulls? I know it’s been around for a while now, ever since the Designated Player/Beckham Rule came into effect, but for some reason it kicked up again this past weekend.
All of a sudden the rumour [...]
Category: MLSTyrone Marshall “Broke the Floor”, and Why Silliness Like This is Good for MLS
By: Daryl | 8 Comments
Nice little mini-controversy in Major League Soccer this weekend, with Seattle Sounders beating Columbus Crew 1-0 by [allegedly] digging a hole in the penalty area.
Here’s what we know happened: Crew’s Guillermo Barros Schelotto had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute, but dragged his shot wide.
GBS took the blame for [...]
Category: MLSMLS to Break for (some of) World Cup 2010
By: Daryl | 10 Comments
Slowly but surely, Major League Soccer is getting there. What started as a league with a countdown clock (90:00 to 00:00) and wacky dribble-at-the-keeper shootouts to resolve tied games, is inching its way towards doing everything regular leagues do.
Like not playing league games while the World Cup is happening for example. Long an annoyance to [...]
Category: MLSDC 1-2 Seattle: Seattle Becomes First Expansion Team Since 1998 to take the US Open Cup
By: Laurie | 12 Comments
“Hey! Fredy! C’mon, Dude, I need you to get up and act like I didn’t just stomp you on the chest hand. C’mon, man. Please? I know I used to play for Portland and you guys hate Portland, but Prus is talking with the 4th official and they look pissed. [...]
Should MLS Purchase USL?
By: Daryl | 9 Comments
If that’s too many acronyms in one headline then allow me to elaborate. MLS is Major League Soccer, the top tier of football in the USA/Canada., as recognized by FIFA (and David Beckham). USL is United Soccer Leagues, consisting of USL 1 and USL 2, the de facto second and third tier of US/Canadian soccer.
I [...]
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