Monday, September 28, 2009
Get the 3 in Trinadad
The US needs to go all out and play that hard nosed defense that has gotten them to this point. They need the 3 points against Trinidad and Tobago. So what is the big deal, seven of the US's top players need only one more yellow card before having to sit the next game. That would mean players like Landon Donovan, Jozy Altidore, Carlos Bocanegra, Ricardo Clark, Clint Dempsey, Benny Feilhaber and Steve Cherundolo might not be available when the US visits Honduras. The deal is that its in Honduras and that is going to be a tough win anyway. I would rather take my shot at T&T and get the 3 points there than be tentative and be forced to go to Honduras and have to win. Get the 3 points now. We follow up with Costa Rica back here on our turf. That is the one that I might be more worried about needing a points in that game than in Trinidad & Tobago.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Owen's set to return
Michael Owen will return to Liverpool Football Club in a month’s side.
The England international enjoyed an eight-year spell in the Reds first team from 1996 to 2004, scoring an impressive 118 league goals in 216 appearances.
Owen helped the Anfield club to the FA Cup, the Uefa Cup and two League Cups, as he established himself as the most lethal striker in English football.
Such records would guarantee a warm welcome upon his return to Merseyside on October 25...if he wasn’t set to return in the colours of his new club, Manchester United.
“Our fans are usually brilliant with former players but he might get a cool reception,” Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher said. “I can understand the fans’ point of view.
“Michael has got his own career to think about. He wants to play in the Champions League and get back into the World Cup squad. The move gives him that opportunity.
“It will upset some fans but that’s football.”
The England international enjoyed an eight-year spell in the Reds first team from 1996 to 2004, scoring an impressive 118 league goals in 216 appearances.
Owen helped the Anfield club to the FA Cup, the Uefa Cup and two League Cups, as he established himself as the most lethal striker in English football.
Such records would guarantee a warm welcome upon his return to Merseyside on October 25...if he wasn’t set to return in the colours of his new club, Manchester United.
“Our fans are usually brilliant with former players but he might get a cool reception,” Liverpool’s Jamie Carragher said. “I can understand the fans’ point of view.
“Michael has got his own career to think about. He wants to play in the Champions League and get back into the World Cup squad. The move gives him that opportunity.
“It will upset some fans but that’s football.”
Monday, August 10, 2009
MLS Week in Review
The Houston Dynamo won big and increased their lead in the conference but the need to keep one eye over their shoulder as the LA Galaxy are making a move. The Columbus Crew won big as well against the Quakes and have a one game lead over their closest competitors in the conference.
In a game that was played by two divisional powerhouses the Dynamo nearly gave up the game to the Fire but were able to hold on with a late penalty to win 3-2. The Crew were able to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference after defeating the Earthquakes of San Jose on Saturday.
The Galaxy are rising fast moving into second place in the Western Conference. They have won five of six games and defeated the always tough New England Revolution 2-1. Finally, the Rapids moved on up the standings to third place defeating Chivas USA 4-0. Seattle fell backwards after losing to Real Salt Lake. Dallas was able to defeat inter state rival Houston 1-0.
In a game that was played by two divisional powerhouses the Dynamo nearly gave up the game to the Fire but were able to hold on with a late penalty to win 3-2. The Crew were able to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference after defeating the Earthquakes of San Jose on Saturday.
The Galaxy are rising fast moving into second place in the Western Conference. They have won five of six games and defeated the always tough New England Revolution 2-1. Finally, the Rapids moved on up the standings to third place defeating Chivas USA 4-0. Seattle fell backwards after losing to Real Salt Lake. Dallas was able to defeat inter state rival Houston 1-0.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Beckham Fined $1000 for conduct
David Beckham was fined $1000 for his "conduct" last week. Whether he was egging on the fan to fight or asking him to come down to have a chat (yeah right), the MLS ruled that fans should never be encouraged to come down to the field.
When do leagues put the responsibility on the fans. They are people. Shouldn't they act like normal adults. Do people walk down the street and start screaming at each other because they don't like the way another person looks? To people yell like drunken sailors when they are at the mall? Why does the behavior become acceptable at sporting events. I am all for being passionate and in fact have always been a person that has had to make sure I don't lose control when playing sports, but we need to put responsibility on the fans to behave.
Our favorite athletes are just people like you and I that happen to have a unique talent that pays them lots of money. This doesn't make them any less angry when people start yelling obsenities at them or about their family members, just like you would get upset.
The simple solution is to begin throwing these fans out. Give security the ability to toss an unruly fan out BEFORE altercations like the one last week with Beckham and the LA Galaxy fans occur. There are specific behavioral characteristics that crazy fans demonstrate. It is simple to identify these fans. Then have a special security crew that is called to the person that gives them 1 opportunity to calm down. Then they get the boot. ONE OPPORTUNITY!
In reality there are only a handful of problem people at an event each night. Getting to these people quickly will stop them from getting others involved and upset.
Grow up people.
When do leagues put the responsibility on the fans. They are people. Shouldn't they act like normal adults. Do people walk down the street and start screaming at each other because they don't like the way another person looks? To people yell like drunken sailors when they are at the mall? Why does the behavior become acceptable at sporting events. I am all for being passionate and in fact have always been a person that has had to make sure I don't lose control when playing sports, but we need to put responsibility on the fans to behave.
Our favorite athletes are just people like you and I that happen to have a unique talent that pays them lots of money. This doesn't make them any less angry when people start yelling obsenities at them or about their family members, just like you would get upset.
The simple solution is to begin throwing these fans out. Give security the ability to toss an unruly fan out BEFORE altercations like the one last week with Beckham and the LA Galaxy fans occur. There are specific behavioral characteristics that crazy fans demonstrate. It is simple to identify these fans. Then have a special security crew that is called to the person that gives them 1 opportunity to calm down. Then they get the boot. ONE OPPORTUNITY!
In reality there are only a handful of problem people at an event each night. Getting to these people quickly will stop them from getting others involved and upset.
Grow up people.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Fans the Problem - Not Beckham
I lived in LA for over 10 years and I can say that the problem is not Beckham it is the fans. They are people who think they are better than everyone, especially those who are better off than they are. They get attacked first. They don't appreciate what they have (why they don't have an NFL football team). LA fans are rude and crude and should enjoy the art that is David Beckham.
Sure he shouldn't have gotten into it with the fans in hind sight but everyone has the breaking point. Beckham should play soccer where people care more about it, in Europe. He would never get treated like this across the pond!
Sure he shouldn't have gotten into it with the fans in hind sight but everyone has the breaking point. Beckham should play soccer where people care more about it, in Europe. He would never get treated like this across the pond!
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