It won't be Klinsmann, especially if they want a tactical coach. Wenger would be hilarious if only for the return of "Wenger Out" signs.
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with #SoccerGrams
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Martinez unhappy with MLS Valentine's Day soccergram
Josef:
"That was a photo that we were just joking around and they never told me it was going to go out," Martinez said through a translator on Tuesday. "I'm not taking it seriously." But it seems like he was. Martinez continued his answer to a question asked if he liked the final product by telling the translator to either say it or he would say it: "The next one, if it's a photo like that, it will be without clothes."
https://twitter.com/DougRobersonAJC/status/963511675176521728
MLS:
"Internal miscommunication resulted in the posting of the image. It was taken down soon after Atlanta United made the request. Josef is a rising star whose enthusiasm and cooperation at league initiatives is greatly appreciated. We apologize to Josef for this issue."
We've got ourselves a rare MLS meme!
Update
https://twitter.com/LAGalaxyInsider/status/987879207949643776
Bobby Warshaw, March 8 2018:
San Jose Earthquakes are MLS's most innovative offense
"In 2018, however, under new head coach Mikael Stahre, we are seeing a new San Jose team. Instead of the straightforward approach of old, the best word to describe them appears to be innovative. The Quakes were the most interesting tactical team in Week 1.
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The Quakes want the same thing everyone else does in the attacking third, but in going about it a different way, they gain an advantage. Innovation can be powerful. And interesting to watch."
Bobby Warshaw, April 22 2018:
The Lions keep roaring, and all the Saturday action (starts at 8:40)
"I would have always been surprised if it clicked right away for this San Jose team. When you have a new coach who talks the way Mikael Stahre does about really implementing a style and a philosophy, and really a culture change. I mean this was a San Jose organization that played soccer a certain way, and now all of a sudden they're trying to pass, they're trying to play, they're trying to build out of the back. That was never going to come quickly."
San Jose Earthquakes are MLS's most innovative offense
"In 2018, however, under new head coach Mikael Stahre, we are seeing a new San Jose team. Instead of the straightforward approach of old, the best word to describe them appears to be innovative. The Quakes were the most interesting tactical team in Week 1.
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The Quakes want the same thing everyone else does in the attacking third, but in going about it a different way, they gain an advantage. Innovation can be powerful. And interesting to watch."
Bobby Warshaw, April 22 2018:
The Lions keep roaring, and all the Saturday action (starts at 8:40)
"I would have always been surprised if it clicked right away for this San Jose team. When you have a new coach who talks the way Mikael Stahre does about really implementing a style and a philosophy, and really a culture change. I mean this was a San Jose organization that played soccer a certain way, and now all of a sudden they're trying to pass, they're trying to play, they're trying to build out of the back. That was never going to come quickly."
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Thanks ATL. Now come to our house. You're only going to score 4 goals next time.
Grant Wahl and Brian Straus for SI: 2018 MLS Ambition Rankings: Which Clubs Raise the Bar Highest as the League Grows?
Got my LAFC vs BVB friendly tickets for MAy 22. 70 bucks a pop for third row. There were still some 20 dollar seats in the supporters section a few hours ago.
Ready to welcome back the prodigal son.
Ready to welcome back the prodigal son.
Quakes drop from 13 to 18...
The full list:
- Atlanta
- Toronto
- LAFC
- LA Galaxy
- Seattle
- Portland
- RSL
- SKC
- NYCFC
- Orlando City
- DC United
- FC Dallas
- NYRB
- Vancouver
- Minnesota
- Chicago
- Montreal
- San Jose
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Colorado
- New England
- Columbus
The most interesting part is the answers that the teams provide... well all except Minnesota United since they refused to participate.
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
NYRB seems rather high on that list for a franchise that seems content to play in a mostly empty stadium. I am shocked by the lack of marketing, promotions and other efforts to try and get people to come out to see the team.
Yeah but NYRB are doing pretty much everything else right aside from the attendance and marketing issues. Hopefully attendance will improve with the new station and nearby construction.
I love the spin from the Union on the how much do you spend on DPs question, it's painfully obvious they only use Garberbucks to play those salaries and not their own money.
Hurry up MLS and finish expansion so Sugarman can sell to someone who will actually care about winning.
Hurry up MLS and finish expansion so Sugarman can sell to someone who will actually care about winning.
That's the thing, attendance is all there's left to complain about and it's not even that bad. Advertising could be better, maybe play up all the local guys a bit, but they'll figure it out.
Basically, they'll like us when we win.
https://twitter.com/tutulismyname/status/988388229505265665
The ~3% Club of shame, led by MLS Superclub the LA Galaxy (who reportedly spend $6.5 million / year on their academy)...
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Also I'm not sure how anyone can complain about NYRB being 13th when DC United are 11th.
DC finally building their stadium is pretty much the only ambitious thing the team has done in a decade. That may change with new ownership but that sale hasn't happened yet. As of now they're still coached by Ben Olsen, who has been involved in 3 of the worst seasons in MLS history.
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Bob Bradley and LAFC now have 4 wins in their first 6 games (all on the road), and that should have been 5 of 6 if not for Zlatan...
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018...eld-contenders-matchday-central?autoplay=true
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018...eld-contenders-matchday-central?autoplay=true
I hate this team so much.
Also the dumpster thing was so great, I mean the PR team is only doing what they are told, but the business side has to know how stupid this will come off. I guess they are really desperate for that sponsorship money.
Good luck to TFC tonight. The odds are long, but hopefully they can at least make things interesting.
It's been like a week and I still don't like the unofficial falcon mascot.
https://www.lafc.com/falcon
https://www.lafc.com/falcon
Las Vegas is getting more media attention than 1/3 of the teams in MLS...
BBC:
Las Vegas Lights: Freddy Adu, llamas, and a partnership with a cannabis dispensary
BBC:
Las Vegas Lights: Freddy Adu, llamas, and a partnership with a cannabis dispensary
Jesus. This just makes me even madder than we couldn't score against Chivas. Totally could have crushed TFC.
Wish Royer wasn't such a slow starter.
The sole Chivas attacker is going to feast on Bradley and that backline.
Galaxy's next DP?
Well they'd probably have to get rid of Gio which...would not at all be a bad thing looooooool
It boggles my mind to see how much Gio has declined from his decent spell at Villarreal and his first year or two with the Galaxy to where he is now. Stealing a living at this point honestly
Fat Ronaldo would eat in MLS.Galaxy's next DP?
My workplace is practically empty. People love Chivas in LA.
It's sad because it's true.
This team can't score a penalty to save their lives.