MLS Thursday: DC United vs Columbus Crew (and Gallardo vs Schelotto)
By: Daryl | April 17th, 2008
American sports networks love to push sports with a storyline. So don’t be too surprised if tonight’s MLS Primetime Mega Must-Watch Netbusters Thursday (as I believe it’s known) sees ESPN2 run with the Marcelo Gallardo vs Guillermo Barros Schelotto angle.
The two Argentines are enshrined in River Plater and Boca Juniors folklore respectively, and so a little piece of Argentina’s Super Clasico (sort of) comes to MLS tonight when Gallardo’s DC United host Schelotto’s Columbus Crew at RFK Stadium.
Here’s a little reminder of what the two men are capable of. Below is Schelotto in his Boca days…
…and a few highlights of Gallardo at River…
It’s easy to be cynical, but as much as the whole Beckhamaganza, this is the type of thing MLS needs. Seeing players like Schelotto and Gallardo – who may be past their very very best, but are still in good shape – face off in MLS is great for the league. The storyline aspect can’t hurt either, as long as the commentators/announcers don’t go for overkill.
It’s also a pretty big game for DC United. The team threw money at Gallardo this year to make him their first ever Designated Player, but by their own high standards have made a horrible start to the season. Their most recent MLS result? A 4-0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Ouchy. Meanwhile Crew have made a decent start, and come into this off an entertaining 4-3 win over Chivas.
You may also have heard that we’re looking for a Columbus Crew blogger. Click that link for details, and contact laurie[at]theoffside.com if interested.
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Tags: Columbus Crew, DC United, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Marcelo Gallardo, MLS, MLS Thursday, World Football, World SoccerSubscribe
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