It’s MLS Week 20, and realistically, it’s time for this league to start delivering the goods. It has not been a magical week for MLS clubs, to be sure. When the New York Red Bulls can lay claim to having the best of the week with 2 away goals against a team from Trinidad and [...]
Archive for July, 2009
MLS Pick’em: Week 20
Posted in MLS, MLS Pick'em, tagged MLS, MLS Pick'em on July 31, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Your Weekend Preview: No Discernible Theme Edition
Posted in General, Weekend Preview, tagged MLS, Ross County F.C., Weekend Preview on July 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Toronto F.C. v. New England Revolution (Saturday) Coming off big wins against Chivas USA and Houston, the Revs could really make some headway this weekend if they can keep their streak going against Toronto. A win and New England will be no worse than tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference with three matches in [...]
Challenge #4: The Answers!
Posted in General, Whimsy, Wild Ass Guesses on July 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’ve enjoyed this challenge. Here are the answers. FC Lokomotiv Moscow: The only team in the group that has never operated under the auspices of its nation’s armed forces. Torquay United: The only team in the group not nicknamed “The Canaries.” Aaron Lennon: He’s very short, the others in the group are very tall. Italy: [...]
About last night…
Posted in About Last Night, tagged DBent loves the Twitter, Did I mention Hope Solo?, Hope Solo, It's a link dump, Kenny Cooper, The Red Bulls are quite terrible, Tranmere Rovers on July 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
What you missed while wishing Happy Birthday to Fuse’s favorite author.
Rest in Peace, Sir Bobby
Posted in News, tagged Rest in Peace, Sir Bobby Robson on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sir Bobby Robson passed away last evening at the age of 76. Sir Bobby had long battled against cancer, but it appears the dreaded disease finally got the better of him. Sir Bobby had a distinguished playing career for both Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, scoring 133 league goals, and he added 20 caps for [...]
See, I can be nice!
Posted in General on July 31, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Challenge #5 Yesterday’s challenge was…challenging. However, you did well. How well will be revealed later today. Whatever “grade” you receive, you’ll have learned something about the game of football, won’t you? Today’s challenge will be much more straight forward and I urge you not to overthink it. -Austria -United States -Argentina -Switzerland -Israel -Sweden -Denmark [...]
Fantasy EPL Preview: Midfielders
Posted in English Premier League, Fantasy Premier League, tagged Andrei Arshavin, Arsenal, Chelsea, English Premier League, Everton, Fantasy Premier League, Frank Lampard, Fulham, Liverpool, Steven Gerrard on July 30, 2009 | 4 Comments »
As we near the start of the season, I’ll be taking a look at each position in fantasy and giving you a breakdown on the top players, who to look for, etc. as well as how the position scores points and other important things new players should know. Remember you can get all your info, [...]
Which Of These Things Doesn’t Belong?
Posted in FIFA, Trivia, Whimsy, Wild Ass Guesses on July 30, 2009 | 14 Comments »
Challenge #4 You’ve done well so far, but now it gets a bit more difficult. I’ve taken one of your warm childhood memories and made it evil- EEEVIL!! One item in each group doesn’t fit with the others, make a list of those items and put them in the comment box. DO NOT say why [...]
About Last Night
Posted in General, tagged Arsenal, Everton, Kolo Toure, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, MLS, Real Madrid, Sir Alex Ferguson on July 30, 2009 | 6 Comments »
What you may have missed last night while bringing the “tiki vibe” to small town Wisconsin The MLS All-Star’s lost to Everton on PK’s Never Capitan Nicky Butt has an interesting piece on MLS Salaries and the state of the game in the US So Kolo Toure is a Citizen, bring on Hangeland! Madrid sign [...]
