2011 MLS Thread

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Montreal picks Brian Ching in the expansion who doesn't want anything to do with Quebec.

Different sports, same issues.

Ching is a goal-scoring machine for me in FIFA 12. My Whitecaps are doing tremendous with him, Jarju and Hassli up front!

If only things worked out like they did on video games . . .

[Montana Moe]

Due to the Ryan Pore loan this season, Portland had a handshake agreement with Montreal that they wouldn't select any of their players in the expansion draft. I'm glad they held to their word as Portland left a few players unprotected that would have been a shame to see go.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Montreal picks Brian Ching in the expansion who doesn't want anything to do with Quebec.

Different sports, same issues.

Smart play by Montreal. If Houston really wanted Ching, they would've kept him protected in the expansion draft. Now if they want him back, they'll have to pony up. Montreal should go after Hainault as a return for Ching. Local product, strong RB.

I see Ching retiring if Houston doesn't acquire him back.

[mac_82]

Sounds like Beckham will either stay another year in LA or move to Paris SG.

Either way he has done a lot to raise the league's profile around the world. I saw kids in the UK and all over Asia with LA Galaxy jerseys. Saw a couple little kids in Thailand today wearing them.

[mac_82]

Also saw Seattle's new 2012 kit. This thing is horrific.

[Ozy_Flame]

Good lord that's horrific. I saw the Sounders play this past summer and their away jerseys were WAY better than that atrocity. Looks like one half of a pack of Nerds.

[valo403]

And who is that creepy looking frenchman doing the modelling?

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Good lord that's horrific. I saw the Sounders play this past summer and their away jerseys were WAY better than that atrocity. Looks like one half of a pack of Nerds.

Here's the other half of the pack

[Ozy_Flame]

See those are waaaaay better. Not sure why anyone was allowed to come up with that 1980's neon puke stain.

[Montana Moe]

These are their 2011 kits:



I didn't mind them without the silver "bra strap" as they're called, but they ruin the look, IMO.

Of course, I'm a bit partial to these:

[Montana Moe]

Montreal revealed their kits today:

[mac_82]

Should have mentioned this is their 3rd kit.

Originally Posted by mac_82

Also saw Seattle's new 2012 kit. This thing is horrific.

[Mightyfire89]

Originally Posted by Montana Moe

Montreal revealed their kits today:

Ok, so, TFC and Montreal are going to have the same sponsor? Huh?!? In the same league?

Colour me confused and pissed off if that's the case.

Minor issue, it's true, but WTF?


*I hate the banks

[Ozy_Flame]

Since it's the Bank of Montreal, I recommend Toronto change their sponsor.

TD Bank seems like a good choice.

[mac_82]

BMO is a huge supporter of soccer across Canada in youth and professional leagues. I have no problem with them sponsoring both teams. And lets no forget that:

A-the stadium in Toronto is called BMO field, has been since 2006
B-BMO head office is in Toronto
C-BMO has been on TFCs kits since 2008
D-better leagues than MLS has companies sponsoring more than 1 team

[vennegoor of hesselink]

Not sure i would be using the Scottish league as an example as being better than the MLS. 1 team in European competition this year and only got in on a technicality.

[Jimmy Stang]

I've got no problem with BMO throwing some more coin at soccer in the country. There's no downside in my mind. I don't mind that Scotiabank has their name plastered on two pro hockey rinks either.

[Montana Moe]

Portland goes back to the late 70's - early 80's with their new 3rd kit:



Of course, this was a big deal to the locals:

“We created this special uniform to celebrate the City of Portland’s great soccer heritage. We’re proud to deliver the team and fans a unique piece of Timbers history with this jersey and scarf made from 100 percent recycled materials and designed and developed right here in the Rose City.”

[wpgflamesfan]

Originally Posted by Montana Moe

Portland goes back to the late 70's - early 80's with their new 3rd kit:

I really really like these. Awesome kit.

[shermanator]

Portland has the best kits in MLS IMO. I may have to pick up their 3rd jersey.