Gothamite Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 5:57 PM, bosrs1 said: Looks like MLS is ready to get in on the minor league ownership thing like MLB, the NBA and the NHL. https://theathletic.com/2626561/2021/06/01/mls-third-division-league/ MLS is starting up its own competing D3 league for 2022. No doubt this will not help USL's D3 league or the already half dead NISA. On 6/2/2021 at 1:30 PM, MJWalker45 said: I've said this elsewhere, but all it's going to be is an academy league if they only involve MLS teams. Do they really need to make a big deal out of it? I know Columbus talked about having a USL side to take over Historic Crew Stadium after they move into New Crew Stadium next month. I'd also like to see them add a NWSL team as well. I think more MLS teams should invest in NWSL as well. I think that would improve the USWNT even more by adding more slots to evaluate players that need competitive games to make that next step in their progression. NISA keeps shooting themselves in the foot as it is but I think US Soccer should make sure that the MLS2 league sits equal footing with NISA, rather than possibly putting it above USL One or USL Two. USL Two is an amateur league. MLS2 should be above them. And they are putting it on an equal footing with both NISA and USL One, which are third-division leagues. This seems like the right place for it. USL One should be fine, and if NISA in particular can’t stand the competition, that’s on them. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Gothamite said: USL Two is an amateur league. MLS2 should be above them. And they are putting it on an equal footing with both NISA and USL One, which are third-division leagues. This seems like the right place for it. USL One should be fine, and if NISA in particular can’t stand the competition, that’s on them. I mean IMO putting NISA out of their misery at this point would be a small mercy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Put them out of their misery, and put them out of our misery. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 15 hours ago, Gothamite said: Put them out of their misery, and put them out of our misery. Just stick Rocco Commiso on an ice flow and save everyone else the headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Looks like the Rochester Rhinos are back. Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy purchased a minority stake in the club. The Rhinos have been dormant since 2018 after leaving the USL Championship. They had planned to join USL League One and search for a new stadium. No word if that is still the plan. They plan on returning in 2022. Meanwhile Flower City Union will begin play in NISA in 2022 in the Rhinos former home. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 The new home for the Crew has a name. lower.com Field https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/introducing-lower-com-field-columbus-crew-announce-stadium-naming-rights-partner Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Well the MLS to Sacramento bid may be dead, but the drama behind it isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 What an absolute cluster:censored: that whole thing always was. Hopefully they just fold the team and save everyone any more despair. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Smashing start to the Oakland Roots USL tenure. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 That turf has had an amazing story. originally used by Rayo OKC, it was the subject of a dispute between the club’s owners when the foreign owners refused to pay for it and the other owner picked up his turf and went home. No, seriously. It was then leased to the Cosmos for they Coney Island baseball stadium. And then the Cosmos went under. Next the now-threadbare turf was leased by Oakland, who can’t use it because the USL actually has and enforces standards for its fields. cursed. Wow. https://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com/2021/6/20/22542058/why-was-oakland-roots-first-usl-home-game-postponed This has all the makings of a great documentary. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 6/20/2021 at 3:47 AM, FiddySicks said: Smashing start to the Oakland Roots USL tenure. 22 hours ago, Gothamite said: That turf has had an amazing story. originally used by Rayo OKC, it was the subject of a dispute between the club’s owners when the foreign owners refused to pay for it and the other owner picked up his turf and went home. No, seriously. It was then leased to the Cosmos for they Coney Island baseball stadium. And then the Cosmos went under. Next the now-threadbare was leased by Oakland, who can’t use it because the USL actually has and enforced standards for its fields. cursed. Wow. https://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com/2021/6/20/22542058/why-was-oakland-roots-first-usl-home-game-postponed This has all the makings of a great documentary. I'm not sure when the first picture was taken, but it looks like they decided to do the same thing US Soccer does when laying grass down on top of turf fields. They could have just used the field underneath with the soccer lines painted on it. It's not the best option, grass is always the best, but it's better than this. I'm guessing there was plenty of movement of the panels if they called it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Cruz Azul coming up with a unique way to announce a signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I'm sure that Laney College turf isn't in terrible condition with the money the school likely brought in thanks to the final season of Last Chance U. Just paint some soccer lines on it and roll. I understand the desire to want to avoid that but if they had known what they know now, I'm sure they'd go the soccer lines on a football field route. The Roots game was going to be a big part of #FCSPStreamsUSA as St. Pauli and the Roots have a partnership going so this just made it even more awkward of hyping that a German St. Pauli fan living in Southern California would be going to the game and telling people about the club and fan culture. Athletic Director: KTU Blue Grassers Football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Geoff said: I'm sure that Laney College turf isn't in terrible condition with the money the school likely brought in thanks to the final season of Last Chance U. Just paint some soccer lines on it and roll. I understand the desire to want to avoid that but if they had known what they know now, I'm sure they'd go the soccer lines on a football field route. The Roots game was going to be a big part of #FCSPStreamsUSA as St. Pauli and the Roots have a partnership going so this just made it even more awkward of hyping that a German St. Pauli fan living in Southern California would be going to the game and telling people about the club and fan culture. As I understand it Laney's field is too narrow for USL. Hence why they were overlaying to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Sure is nice to have MLS back in full force. Full crowds, international break over, all of it. Feels nice and normal. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 FC Cincinnati is no longer in last place! Not even second to last! The rare win last night in Chicago pushed them ahead of both Chicago and Toronto (who happens to be their next opponent.) Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 25 minutes ago, Dilbert said: FC Cincinnati is no longer in last place! Not even second to last! The rare win last night in Chicago pushed them ahead of both Chicago and Toronto (who happens to be their next opponent.) NOT THE WORST! Only got to watch the game after the goal had been scored, but it seemed like Chicago had possession for ~80% from that point. Was that just Stamball trying to protect the lead? Both teams badly missed easy chances, but the on target shots were 12-2 in favor of FCC. Chicago's goal in stoppage time getting overturned was a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Dilbert said: FC Cincinnati is no longer in last place! Not even second to last! The rare win last night in Chicago pushed them ahead of both Chicago and Toronto (who happens to be their next opponent.) .....and Toronto continues it's downward spiral to the pre-Bradley days. sigh GTA United(USA) 2015 + 2016 USA Champions/Toronto Maroons (ULL)2014, 2015 + 2022 Gait Cup Champions/Toronto Northmen (TNFF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Sport said: NOT THE WORST! Only got to watch the game after the goal had been scored, but it seemed like Chicago had possession for ~80% from that point. Was that just Stamball trying to protect the lead? Both teams badly missed easy chances, but the on target shots were 12-2 in favor of FCC. Chicago's goal in stoppage time getting overturned was a pleasant surprise. I only caught the second half on TV but the first half was an FCC onslaught onto Shuttleworth. The second half was all Chicago but we somehow managed the goal and pretty much parked the bus after that. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 A rare two in a row for FC Cincinnati moves them up to 11th past Miami in the East and up past Vancouver and Austin in the West to 21st overall. They have actually looked a lot better in their last 3 matches. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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