Digby Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 People just need to remember: this tournament is not a Champions League model, it's a European Super League model. Even supporters here mobilized against that closed-shop model but very little pushback seemed to have spread when a closed-shop popped up on our own shores. I'm not saying it hasn't been entertaining, but the very essence of the tournament has prioritized spectacle and Mexican-American money over competition and fairness from the day it was announced. It does seem to me like there are real logistical challenges that merit second looks and rethinks for the next edition, but I'm not sure how much MLS and LMX will be willing to mess with it... they did seem to optimize for $$$ well from the start this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 And if you really want to see misguided "passion" over the most corporate possible soccer, get a load of these New York derby fights. https://hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-fans-attacked-outside-red-bull-arena-after-hudson-river-derby/ (Plus NYCFC fans bringing back the bad chant! Incredible) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Well, it looks like neither LA team or neither New York team will be making any offers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Goodbye from anyone giving a :censored: Neymar. Quote 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...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Miami does it again! Greatest story in American sports right now. Had Messi signed before the Apple deal, negotiations would have been completely different. If ESPN had the MLS contract Messi would be all over that network (and I wouldn't need an Apple TV subscription). Quote 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...
GDAWG Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 hours ago, DG_ThenNowForever said: Miami does it again! Greatest story in American sports right now. Had Messi signed before the Apple deal, negotiations would have been completely different. If ESPN had the MLS contract Messi would be all over that network (and I wouldn't need an Apple TV subscription). Messi will probably sit out road games against Atlanta, Charlotte, New England, Vancouver, Seattle and Portland because they all play on Turf and Messi doesn't want to play on turf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MJWalker45 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 8:46 PM, DG_ThenNowForever said: Goodbye from anyone giving a Neymar. He could still come over in 2 years when he finds out he can't take March off to go to his sister's birthday party. 8 hours ago, GDAWG said: Messi will probably sit out road games against Atlanta, Charlotte, New England, Vancouver, Seattle and Portland because they all play on Turf and Messi doesn't want to play on turf. Do we know he'll sit or are we assuming it? Seeing as they'll probably have to win out to make the playoffs, he'll have to be on the field for some of those games. Busquets and Alba would be in the same boat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 MLS season resumes tomorrow, and for me with "Hell is Real" FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew. Today their 2 teams face off in MLS Next Pro action and I just learned their derby name is known as "Heck is Plausible" 1 4 Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Yellow vs Pink reminds me more of Easter than soccer, but it looks decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I wasn't home to watch the game live, but caught highlights. What a finish! Miami might never lose again. Quote 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 August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 12 hours ago, DG_ThenNowForever said: I wasn't home to watch the game live, but caught highlights. What a finish! Miami might never lose again. I hope they do on Wednesday. Let Miami have the Leagues Cup. The US Open Cup belongs to FCC! 1 Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Dilbert said: I hope they do on Wednesday. Let Miami have the Leagues Cup. The US Open Cup belongs to FCC! Garber and his buddies can't thumb the scale as much for the Open Cup, so hey, crazier things have happened. Enjoyed the Apple TV clowns talking up Messi's 17th trophy or whatever as if the International Tournament of Cashgrab Friendlies Cup is really worthwhile. Feels like an icky path all of a sudden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I think FCC held Messi off for much of the game but like clockwork the scriptwriters swoop in and give Miami the win in PKs. And yes Daddy Garber was in the house tonight. Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 That was a ball buster and I knew it was coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dilbert Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Saw this coming. As soon as we learned the Loyal weren't going to be involved in the MLS bid, I knew they would likely be leaving. Where they'll be headed remains unknown but hopefully they will actually be reborn unlike the Austin Bold. Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDAWG Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Not surprisingly, USL fans are blaming the MLS for what has happened to the Loyal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 3 hours ago, GDAWG said: Not surprisingly, USL fans are blaming the MLS for what has happened to the Loyal. Well, if San Diego fans prefer to have MLS over USL, then who cares? Sounds more like USL inferiority complex than legitimate anger. 2 Quote https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 6 hours ago, GDAWG said: Not surprisingly, USL fans are blaming the MLS for what has happened to the Loyal. I'd say it's on the Loyal for not wanting to join up with the bid. We all knew this was the likeliest to occur. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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