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shermanator · 03-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Okay, so I know there are not a lot of MLS fans on this board, but I figured for those of us who watch, here's a thread to keep track of events. The season started last night with Los Angeles beating Seattle in front of 36000+ fans.

There is a second team in Canada starting up. Vancouver Whitecaps FC is playing their first game against Toronto FC on Saturday.

And last but not least, Chad Ochocinco signed a 4 day tryout with Sporting KC (ignore the ridiculous team name). He claims to be completing a childhood dream, despite the fact that the MLS just started play in 1995, when Ochocinco would have been 17 years old....

Quote:

"Due to the NFL lockout, I'm excited to be able to follow my childhood dream of playing for a Major League Soccer team," Ochocinco said.

Linky: http://tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=358263

Coys1882 · 03-16-2011, 02:17 PM

heh - maybe not the MLS but I'm sure he means professional soccer of some sort.

Looking forward to following the Whitecaps - are the games on CBC?

shermanator · 03-16-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Coys1882

heh - maybe not the MLS but I'm sure he means professional soccer of some sort.

Looking forward to following the Whitecaps - are the games on CBC?

Games are on TSN this year apparently.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...s-matches-2011

vennegoor of hesselink · 03-16-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coys1882

heh - maybe not the MLS but I'm sure he means professional soccer of some sort.

Looking forward to following the Whitecaps - are the games on CBC?

I believe TSN is showing many MLS games this year im not sure about CBC

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/mls/feature/?id=38029

Also most of the rest of the Whitecaps games are on Sportsnet Pacific or Sportsnet ONE

troutman · 03-16-2011, 02:42 PM

When does Louisville KFC play?

Good to see Vancouver in the league.

Montana Moe · 03-16-2011, 04:02 PM

I'm looking forward to going to a Sounders match in Seattle this summer. Sure, it isn't going to be as raucous as some of the Euro or South American stadiums, but it looks like a good time on TV.

vennegoor of hesselink · 03-16-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Montana Moe

I'm looking forward to going to a Sounders match in Seattle this summer. Sure, it isn't going to be as raucous as some of the Euro or South American stadiums, but it looks like a good time on TV.

It is a good time and be prepared to stand the whole game

Coys1882 · 03-16-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Montana Moe

I'm looking forward to going to a Sounders match in Seattle this summer. Sure, it isn't going to be as raucous as some of the Euro or South American stadiums, but it looks like a good time on TV.

Buy a scarf, tshirt or try to wear something lime or you'll stick out like a sore thumb!!

ALso - go to this little square about 10 blocks from the stadium I think it is. All the supporters meet there before the game and then march together to the game. It's a lot of fun and a good atmosphere.

Montana Moe · 03-16-2011, 10:39 PM

Oh yeah, I frequent a Seattle sports forum and there are quite a few Sounders fans on there. I already have a spot reserved at Swannies before the march from Occidental Park...

604flames · 03-17-2011, 12:56 AM

Would have bought Whitecaps season tix this year if I was still in Vancouver.. going to try to make it down for a game this summer.

mac_82 · 03-17-2011, 01:40 AM

I am going to go through withdrawl. I went to almost every TFC game last year. Now all I can do is follow them online while I am backpacking and rep my jersey.

Come on you reds!

VANFLAMESFAN · 03-17-2011, 02:49 AM

There's a legitimate buzz in Vancouver leading up to Saturday's season opener. I'm pretty pumped myself. I just wish they weren't going to play in BC Place later in the year. Soccer is meant to be played outdoors. No retractable roof is going to make me believe that I'm outside in the open air.

Having said that, a Caps game in the summer in the afternoon at Empire Field is going to be fantastic.

For a temporary stadium, they got it right at Empire, it's been a pleasant surprise. I almost wish they could keep the Caps there. Just a better spot for soccer.

GO CAPS GO!!!

shermanator · 03-17-2011, 10:19 AM

I'm a Toronto FC fan since inception

, but I'm intrigued by Vancouver having a team. Might have to catch a game at Empire before BC Place is up and running.

Addick · 03-17-2011, 01:31 PM

Even though I'm not a supporter of the MLS, I'm a little excited about the Whitecaps. Although they don't follow the path I think North American clubs should take, along with the Impact they are the closest to doing so. Also, they will make things right with the sport in this country and ensure Toronto has the crappiest team once again.

Scrambler · 03-19-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

There's a legitimate buzz in Vancouver leading up to Saturday's season opener. I'm pretty pumped myself. I just wish they weren't going to play in BC Place later in the year. Soccer is meant to be played outdoors. No retractable roof is going to make me believe that I'm outside in the open air.

Having said that, a Caps game in the summer in the afternoon at Empire Field is going to be fantastic.

For a temporary stadium, they got it right at Empire, it's been a pleasant surprise. I almost wish they could keep the Caps there. Just a better spot for soccer.

GO CAPS GO!!!

And BC Lions games too IMO. I don't think they realized how popular and successful Empire was going to be when they decided to spend $565 Mill on BC Place. I sure though if I forget how much was spent on it I will enjoy the 'new' BC Place one the Whitecaps and Lions start playing there,

GO CAPS GO!!!

pria(kin)16 · 03-19-2011, 11:57 AM

Been a TFC fan since the start, have half seasons this year, can't wait for the opener next weekend. My bro has seasons for the Caps and is now on that bandwagon. I'm so excited for today's match, NOUS CHANTONS LES ROUGES ALLEZ!!!!!!!

Resolute 14 · 03-19-2011, 12:50 PM

Sporting KC? MLS has a very unique blend of identity crisis and inferiority complex that I find absolutely hilarious.

Anyway, it is good to see more Canadian teams about. I'll probably bandwagon the Whitecaps whenever I actually watch a game or two.

Locke · 03-19-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Sporting KC? MLS has a very unique blend of identity crisis and inferiority complex that I find absolutely hilarious.

Anyway, it is good to see more Canadian teams about. I'll probably bandwagon the Whitecaps whenever I actually watch a game or two.

Real Salt Lake and D.C. United are my favourite inferiority complex teams.

Resolute 14 · 03-19-2011, 01:07 PM

Real Salt Lake is still the pinnacle of both, but this is also a city/state that named its basketball team the Utah Jazz. I guess they realized they couldn't use anything that actually reflects Utah as a team name, so borrow from others. Salt Lake Polygamists SC?

Montana Moe · 03-19-2011, 01:23 PM

Well, the Jazz moved from New Orleans originally, which makes sense. I would have thought a name change would be in order.

No love for Chivas USA?