New England Revolution v. Portland Timbers (Friday) There’s no doubt that the Revolution’s offense has finally found its “shooting boots.” In the last month they’ve scored eight goals in three matches, including tallies from new boys Milton Caraglio and Monsef Zerka, but it wasn’t until last week against Dallas that they finally won a damn [...]
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Your Weekend Preview: Fuse’s goal is to eat his own weight in BBQ edition
Posted in Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League, English Premier League, Eredivisie, General, Homerism, Ligue 1, Matchday is for Homerism, MLS, Ross County, Scottish Football League, USMNT, Weekend Preview on September 16, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Your Weekend Preview: Labor Day International Edition
Posted in CONCACAF, CONCACAF Champions League, Euro 2012, General, Homerism, League One, Matchday is for Homerism, MLS, The Football League, USMNT, Weekend Preview on September 2, 2011 | 8 Comments »
United States v. Costa Rica (Friday) Though I always hope for a USMNT win, the outcome of this match- and probably the one against Belgium that follows it- is only of secondary importance. The primary function of these matches is for Jurgen Klinsmann to continue to evaluate the talent pool from which he will have [...]
Your Weekend Preview: Soul Man Edition
Posted in Bundesliga, Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League, Eredivisie, Europa League, FA Cup, First Timers, General, Homerism, League Two, Ligue 1, Matchday is for Homerism, Ross County, Scottish Football League, USMNT, Weekend Preview on August 5, 2011 | 5 Comments »
New England Revolution v. Chivas USA (Saturday) All the talk in New England this week was about the signing of the club’s first Designated Player, Argentine striker Milton Caraglio. Not all of that talk was good, however. Supporters are concerned because Caraglio- just 22- has already suffered a knee injury serious enough to cause him [...]
An Ode to Esteli
Posted in CONCACAF Champions League, tagged CONCACAF Champions League, Real Esteli, Toronto FC on August 4, 2011 | 6 Comments »
A few days ago, Real Estelí was knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions League by Toronto FC. This wasn’t a shock result; just a comparison of the stadiums would reveal the massive gulf in money available to the two clubs. Toronto is an affluent, well-populated city; Estelí, Nicaragua is not. That two teams of such [...]
Your Weekend Preview: Fifth Time is the Charm! Edition
Posted in Bundesliga, Champions League, CONCACAF, CONCACAF Champions League, English Premier League, Eredivisie, Europa League, General, Homerism, Ligue 1, Matchday is for Homerism, MLS, Ross County, Scottish Football League, Weekend Preview, World Cup 2010 on April 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Ross County F.C. v. Falkirk F.C. (Saturday) Finally, something went right! Tuesday, at the fifth attempt, the Ross County-Queen of the South match was finally played to completion and justice was done- the Staggies were victorious! The victory moves the club three points clear of the relegation zone with two matches left to play in [...]
MLS Pick’Em – Week 7
Posted in CONCACAF Champions League, MLS Pick'em, tagged Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, CONCACAF Champions League, DC United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy, Monterrey, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers FC, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, Sporting Kansas City, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps on April 26, 2011 | 25 Comments »
Welcome to Week 7 of our MLS Pick’Em. Last week saw bonus points available to everyone through the CONCACAF Champions League match between Real Salt Lake and Monterrey. Quite a few people correctly picked the draw, but only Chad picked both the draw and the final score correctly. Those five points in addition to four correct [...]
MLS Pick’Em – Week 6
Posted in CONCACAF Champions League, MLS Pick'em, tagged Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, DC United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy, Monterrey, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, Sporting Kansas City, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps on April 20, 2011 | 25 Comments »
Apologies to all for this being posted late, but I have been swamped this week with personal stuff. With that in mind, this summary will not only be late, but also short. Congratulations to ATD’s own Green Eggs who picked six games correct to win the weekly table. There were a number of pickers with [...]
Last Call: UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League, MLS all on TV today!
Posted in Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League, General, Last Call, MLS, Whimsy on September 29, 2010 | 75 Comments »
It’s okay, it took me a few minutes to figure out what it was too. Join me after the jump for all sorts of hi-jinks, horse-play, and shenanigans.
Your Weekend Preview: Look out Philly!! Edition
Posted in Bundesliga, Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League, Eredivisie, FA Cup, General, MLS, Ross County, Scottish Football League, Swiss Super League, The Scottish Cup, Transfer Rumors, USSF D-2, Weekend Preview on July 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Philadelphia Union v. New England Revolution (Saturday) The is really only one piece of big news to report surrounding this match- I’ll be there! That’s right, I’ll be joining commenter “Sculptor?!” and our own TY (we hope!) at PPL Park to support my side and to soak in the urban blight that is Chester, PA! [...]
Football Cup Primer: The CONCACAF Champions League
Posted in CONCACAF Champions League, Football Cup Primer, tagged CONCACAF Champions League, Football Cup Primer on October 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
