tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64041382810409323822024-03-17T20:03:09.342-07:00OverLapping RunSoccer News and Views about MLS and beyondPeter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-30608068727489090032011-02-19T08:46:00.000-07:002011-02-19T08:46:21.918-07:00A New URL for OverLapping Run<b>The New URL for OverLapping Run</b><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.overlappingrun.com/" target="_blank">http://www.overlappingrun.com/</a></b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
</ul>Please update your links. The new OLR site has a section for MLS attendance geeks. Try it out and let me know if you like it.<br />
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Meanwhile, I'll see if I like running a more hands-on blog. If not, I'll be back here. <grin></grin><br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-29609955062935373412011-02-18T18:51:00.000-07:002011-02-18T18:51:20.705-07:00An Assortment from the Soccer Buffet<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>Special 1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axSDWRatlB4&p=514CEF8FC1621F16" target="_blank">Act of God</a></b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
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<ul><li>Dave Clark: <b><a href="http://www.sounderatheart.com/2011/2/16/1998363/seattle-sounders-coach-sigi-schmid-narrows-roster-battle-down" target="_blank">Terrific Look at Sounders' Roster Battle</a></b></li>
<li>Buzz Carrick: <b><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/soccer/post/_/id/10964/roster-dance-2011" target="_blank">Looks at FCD's Roster</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Shin Guardian: <b><a href="http://theshinguardian.com/2011/02/17/mls-all-is-not-peachy-in-the-southeast/" target="_blank">All Is Not Peachy in the Southeast…</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Expansion: <b><a href="http://www.thelionsinwinter.com/2011/02/silverdome-major-league-soccer-and.html" target="_blank">Detroit and the Silverdome</a></b> - I posted about this months ago when I first saw the plan to rip the roof off of the Silverdome. It was such an 'out of the box' idea that I was fascinated, even though I have no clue if it could be done.</li>
<li>J.R. Eskilson: <b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2011/02/18/2358431/en-route-mls-academies-distance-themselves-from-the-pack" target="_blank">MLS Academies Distance Themselves From The Pack</a></b></li>
</ul><b>Video</b><br />
<ul><li>The Straight Red Card: <b><a href="http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=10956" target="_blank">Play Like FC Barcelona? with Tony Sanneh</a></b> </li>
<li>The Straight Red Card: <b><a href="http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=10963" target="_blank">Why US Soccer Shouldn't Bother Trying to Become FC Barcelona</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/video/404732/Peter-Wilt-exclusive---Part-1/" target="_blank">Peter Wilt Interview - Part 1</a></b><b> </b></li>
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<b>The Business of Soccer</b><br />
<ul><li>Guardian: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/15/football-league-greg-clarke-debt" target="_blank">Football League Clubs Heading for Precipice, says Chairman Greg Clarke</a></b></li>
<li>ESPNSoccernet: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/880662/european-failure-affects-celtics-finances" target="_blank">Euro Woe Affects Celtic's Finances</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Rob Hughes: <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/sports/soccer/16iht-SOCCER16.html" target="_blank">Money Buys a Lot, but Not Everything, in Soccer</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Unprofessional Foul: <b><a href="http://unprofessionalfoul.com/2011/02/18/the-fifauefa-money-train-hits-a-crack-in-the-track/" target="_blank">The FIFA/UEFA Money Train Hits A Crack In The Track</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b> </b>J Hutcherson: <b><a href="http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/ussoccerplayers/2011/02/big-games-cost.html" target="_blank">Big Games Cost</a></b><b> </b><b></b></li>
</ul><b>Interesting Reads</b><br />
<ul><li>David Hills: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/13/said-done-ruud-gullit-fifa" target="_blank">Said and Done</a></b></li>
<li>Fake Sigi: <b><a href="http://soccer.fakesigi.com/sort_of_sanctioning.html" target="_blank">NASL's Sort of Sanctioning</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Bill Archer: <b><a href="http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=10950" target="_blank">NASL's Provisional Sanctioning</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Run of Play: <b><a href="http://www.runofplay.com/2011/02/17/television-and-the-form-of-the-soccer-match/" target="_blank">Television and the Form of the Soccer Match</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b> </b>Jason Davis: <b><a href="http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/ussoccerplayers/2011/02/portland-challenges-the-sounders-way.html" target="_blank">Portland Challenges The Sounders' Way</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Soccer By The Numbers: <b><a href="http://soccerbythenumbers.blogspot.com/2011/02/goal-value-of-corners-zero.html" target="_blank">The Goal Value of Corners: Zero</a></b><b> </b><b> </b><b></b></li>
</ul><b>Tournaments</b><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.concacaf.com/page/Home/0,,12813,00.html" style="color: #3d3fa5; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CONCACAF: Champions League</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Copa Libertadores: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/881992/copa-libertadores%3a-cerro-porteno-smash-five-past-colo-colo" target="_blank">Cerro smash five past Colo Colo</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/index.html" style="color: #3d3fa5; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">UEFA: Champions League</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/index.html" style="color: #3d3fa5; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">UEFA: Europa League</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Lamar-Hunt-U-S-Open-Cup/2011/02/Structure-and-Schedule-Finalized-for-2011-Open-Cup.aspx" style="color: #3d3fa5; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">US Open Cup Structure and Schedule</a></b></li>
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-25571870567487919572011-02-17T16:08:00.000-07:002011-02-17T16:08:41.117-07:00Pics from Crew v Dynamo Preseason Scrimmage<a href="http://cid-85c9b0f7f3929d1b.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/2011%20MLS%20Preseason%20Crew%20v%20Houston" target="_blank"><b>Pics from Crew v Dynamo Preseason Scrimmage</b> </a>Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-13259435448347489192011-02-16T06:35:00.000-07:002011-02-16T06:35:22.890-07:00Pics from Rapids Reserves v US U-18's<a href="http://cid-85c9b0f7f3929d1b.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Feb%202011%20Rapids%20Reserves%20v%20US%20U-18%5E4s?nl=1&uc=14" target="_blank">Pics from Rapids Reserves v US U-18's</a>Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-57152524868387073452011-02-15T21:15:00.000-07:002011-02-15T21:15:58.566-07:00Pics from Sporting KC v Dynamo Preseason Scrimmage<a href="http://cid-85c9b0f7f3929d1b.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/2011%20MLS%20Preseason%20SKC%20v%20Houston" target="_blank">Pics from Sporting KC v Dynamo Preseason Scrimmage</a><br />
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-56303590698352001542011-02-15T07:11:00.000-07:002011-02-15T07:11:16.010-07:00Developing Players<b>USA and the Young Ones</b><br />
<ul><li>L.E. Eisenmenger: <b><a href="http://www.examiner.com/soccer-in-national/the-future-of-u-s-soccer-development-2011-interviews-with-top-u-s-coaches" target="_blank">The future of U.S. soccer development in 2011: 20 interviews with top U.S. coaches and executives</a></b></li>
<li>Randy Davis: <b><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/rsl-push-envelope-residency-program" target="_blank">RSL push the envelope with residency program</a></b></li>
<li>Kyle McCarthy: <b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2010/12/13/2259080/monday-mls-breakdown-academy-programs-increasingly-influence" target="_blank">Academy Programs Increasingly Influence SuperDraft Pool</a></b></li>
<li>Jason Davis: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2010/12/shuffling-cards-from-college-to-pro.html" target="_blank">Shuffling the Cards From College to Pro</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Dallas Cup: <b><a href="http://www.hexagonalblog.com/2011/02/dallas-cup-super-group-2011.html" target="_blank">Four MLS Academy Teams Will Be Tested at Prestigious Tourney</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>A Year Ago: <b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2010/01/27/1764095/en-route-youth-soccer-needs-another-overhaul" target="_blank">J.R. Eskilson looks at the flaws of the academy system in the USA</a></b><b> </b><b> </b><b></b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Rob Morse: <b><a href="http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2010/12/mls-101-allocation-and-discovery" target="_blank">MLS 101: Allocation and Discovery</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>England and the Young Ones</b><br />
<ul><li>Rules Change Effects: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/14/football-league-scrap-youth-schemes" target="_blank">Football League Warns That Up to 40 Clubs Could Scrap Youth Schemes</a></b><b> </b><b><br />
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</ul><hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-67442258212084311112011-02-14T18:24:00.000-07:002011-02-14T18:24:36.135-07:00A Little of This and That<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>Special 1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.gingetalksthefooty.com/2011/02/special-1-tv-just-like-that.html" target="_blank">Just Like That </a></b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Sounder at Heart: <b><a href="http://www.sounderatheart.com/2011/2/10/1986833/a-case-for-the-supporters-shield" target="_blank">A Case for the Supporters Shield </a></b></li>
<li>Philadelphia: <b><a href="http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2011/02/07/the-other-supporters-groups/" target="_blank">The Other Supporters Groups</a></b><b> - </b>Beyond the Sons of Ben<b></b></li>
<li>On Football: <b><a href="http://onfooty.com/2011/02/the-missing-revenue-stream-for-mls.html" target="_blank">The Missing Revenue Stream for MLS</a></b></li>
<li>3rd Degree: So after reading the <b><a href="http://www.blackandredunited.com/2011/2/14/1993427/concacaf-club-rankings-for-the-first-decade" target="_blank">CONCACAF Club Ratings for 2001-2010</a></b> and the reference to MLS dynasties, I thought I put together a simple table to assuage my curiosity and this is what I found. Note that my table runs for 11 years, since the end of the shoot-out era. I also don't take into account who won Supporters' Shields, MLS Cups, etc, just who earned the highest percentage of points available.</li>
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<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#ffff99" colspan="5"><b>Points Earned Percentage 2000-2010</b></td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td bgcolor="#ffff99"></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>Pts</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>Pts Avail</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>Pts %</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>Seasons</b></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Miami</b></td> <td> 94 </td><td> 174 </td><td> 54.02% </td><td> 2 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Seattle</b></td> <td> 95 </td><td> 180 </td><td> 52.78% </td><td> 2 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> SJ/HOU</b></td> <td> 502 </td><td> 990 </td><td> 50.71% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Chicago</b></td> <td> 496 </td><td> 993 </td><td> 49.95% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Los Angeles</b></td> <td> 485 </td><td> 990 </td><td> 48.99% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Columbus</b></td> <td> 472 </td><td> 990 </td><td> 47.68% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> New England</b></td> <td> 462 </td><td> 993 </td><td> 46.53% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Kansas City</b></td> <td> 457 </td><td> 993 </td><td> 46.02% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"> <td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Metrostars/RedBull</b></td><td> 453 </td> <td> 990 </td><td> 45.76% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Dallas</b></td> <td> 452 </td><td> 990 </td><td> 45.66% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Colorado</b></td> <td> 435 </td><td> 990 </td><td> 43.94% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> D.C. United</b></td> <td> 432 </td><td> 990 </td><td> 43.64% </td><td> 11 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Chivas USA </b></td> <td> 230 </td><td> 552 </td><td> 41.67% </td><td> 6 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> San Jose</b></td> <td> 109 </td><td> 270 </td><td> 40.37% </td><td> 3 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"> <td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Real Salt Lake </b></td><td> 222 </td> <td> 552 </td><td> 40.22% </td><td> 6 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Tampa Bay</b></td> <td> 66 </td><td> 177 </td><td> 37.29% </td><td> 2 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Toronto FC </b></td> <td> 134 </td><td> 360 </td><td> 37.22% </td><td> 4 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff99"><b> Philadelphia</b></td> <td> 31 </td><td> 90 </td><td> 34.44% </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
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<b>The Business of Soccer</b><br />
<ul><li>Paul Wilson: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/feb/05/transfer-window-madness" target="_blank">January Madness is Making Football Sleazier</a></b></li>
<li>Seth Vertelney: <b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/66/united-states/2011/02/11/2348007/media-microscope-on-illegal-soccer-streams-legal" target="_blank">On Illegal Soccer Streams, Legal Alternatives, And Market Inefficiencies</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Guardian: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/12/the-secret-footballer-agents" target="_blank">A Good Agent is the Stuff Dreams are Made Of</a></b><b> </b><b><br />
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</ul><b>More Interesting Stuff</b><br />
<ul><li>CONCACAF: <b><a href="http://www.playthegame.org/news/detailed/trinidad-footballs-anonymous-victims-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-warners-world-5099.html" target="_blank">Trinidad Football’s Anonymous Victims - Behind the Iron Curtain of Warner’s World</a></b></li>
<li>In Person: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/11/xavi-barcelona-spain-interview" target="_blank">I'm a romantic, says Xavi, heartbeat of Barcelona and Spain</a></b><b> </b></li>
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-77650612709696780672011-02-12T16:04:00.000-07:002011-02-12T16:04:39.071-07:00Pics from Sporting KC v Rapids Preseason Scrimmage<a href="http://cid-85c9b0f7f3929d1b.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/MLS%202011%20Preseason%20SKC%20v%20Rapids" target="_blank">Pics from Sporting KC v Rapids Preseason Scrimmage</a>Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-19530131771143853772011-02-10T18:41:00.000-07:002011-02-10T18:41:21.647-07:00On Cascadia, MLS Playoffs and other thingsI read a pretty well written <b><a href="http://sounders.sportspressnw.com/2011/02/09/on-frame-pay-mls-players-more-money/" target="_blank">piece today by Stanley Holmes</a></b><b> </b>on SportsPress Northwest calling for an increase in the MLS salary cap. As much as I agree with the article, I must say that this is a moot point at this time. The league is in just the 2nd year of the 5 year Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA) and the cap has been set. This would have been a timely piece last year as the negotiations were going on but now it's just old hat stuff.<br />
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I find that this is just the latest in a group of articles, posts, tweets, etc about this and other issues coming out of the northwest. Now I don't know Mr. Holmes. I don't know how long he has been following MLS and its issues, but I do find it amusing how the fans in the northwest are acting as if they have discovered something new about MLS. I find it particulary interesting how some Sounders fans are complaining about supporting other MLS clubs via revenue sharing. Don't get me wrong. I think the Cascadia teams are great for MLS. I don't think anyone suspected how successful the Seattle club would be. After all, they were drawing middle of the road numbers while in USL-1. But suddenly I see posts, etc. where Sounders fans think they deserve every consideration, every MLS Cup, All-Star game and the cookies in the cookie jar.<br />
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To the great fans in the Northwest I say this... Enjoy your teams and learn your MLS history. The game will change, but slowly. Salary caps will increase and I suspect single entity will end at some time, but not anytime soon. Understand that having the highest attendance gains you the admiration of many, myself included, but does not grant extra privileges.<br />
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I also read <b><a href="http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2011/02/09/playoff-and-tv-uncertainty-overshadow-mls-schedule-announcement/" target="_blank">Brian Strauss' latest</a></b> on the MLS schedule and playoffs. One thing I take exception to is the theme that the playoff structure makes the regular season nearly irrelevant and lacking a compelling element on a game by game basis. Can it be said that it's any different in the 'Big Four' US pro leagues? By the 2/3 point in the season, there are a few teams that are near locks to make the playoffs, a few that are a near longshot to make the playoffs and a group in the middle that is competing to get to the big dance. Why is their regular season anymore or less compelling than MLS?<br />
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I find it a bit ingenuous to call the MLS playoffs abbreviated such that they don't "determine a champion in a manner that captivates fans".What's so different from the other major sports playoffs? It's win or go home whether it be via a series or one off games as in the NFL and MLS Cup. So what makes the other championships more compelling? Fan interest. Plain and simple. Those of us who view soccer as our #1 sporting interest would love for MLS Cup to be surrounded by the same fanfare as the Stanley Cup or the World Series, but there simply aren't enough fans to make it so. The short shrift given the sport by ESPN in particular, as Brian points out, is a critical missing element in building the interest in the game. That may be a shallow method, rather than garnering fans via a direct interest in the beautiful game, but let's face it, if ESPN bombards its viewers with a buildup for MLS games and playoffs as it does for the other sports, people will wonder what it's all about, take notice and some will tune in. The structure of the season and the playoffs is a non-factor in the 'compelling' nature of the championship.<br />
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<b>Speaking of Playoffs</b><br />
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The first number represents the seeding within the teams' conference. The second number is the overall seed based on win total. In the case of the NHL and MLS I used point totals. And for MLS I used just the overall seeding irrespective of conference.<br />
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<tr align="center"><td></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc" colspan="2"><b>NFL</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99" colspan="2"><b>NBA</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc" colspan="2"><b>NHL</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99" colspan="2"><b>MLB</b></td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff" colspan="2"><b>MLS</b></td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc" colspan="2"><b>Playoffs</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99" colspan="2"><b>Playoffs</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc" colspan="2"><b>Playoffs</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99" colspan="2"><b>Playoffs</b></td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff" colspan="2"><b>Playoffs</b></td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 01-02</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>A2(4)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc">N1(1)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99">E1(3)</td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>W3(2)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc">E7(16)</td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>W1(1)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>A4(4)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99">N4(7)</td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>1</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">5</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 02-03</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc">A1(2)</td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>N2(1)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99">E2(8)</td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>W1(1)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>E2(5)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc">W7(10)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99">A1(1)</td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>N3(8)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>1</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">2</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 03-04</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>A1(1)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc">N3(4)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>E3(6)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffff99">W2(4)</td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>E1(2)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc">W6(12)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>A4(3)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99">N1(1)</td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>4</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">1</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 04-05</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>A2(2)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc">N1(3)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99">E2(5)</td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>W2(3)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc" colspan="2">lockout</td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>A1(2)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99">N4(8)</td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>8</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">2</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 05-06</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>A6(4)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc">N1(2)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>E2(5)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffff99">W4(3)</td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>E2(3)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc">W8(13)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99">A4(4)</td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>N3(13)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>5</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">3</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 06-07</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>A3(4)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc">N1(2)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99">E2(7)</td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>W3(3)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc">E4(7)</td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>W2(3)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>A1(1)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99">N1(6)</td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>3</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">4</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 07-08</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc">A1(1)</td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>N5(4)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>E1(1)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffff99">W1(3)</td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc">E2(4)</td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>W1(1)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99">A2(2)</td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>N2(5)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>1</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">8</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 08-09</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>A2(2)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc">N4(5)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99">E3(4)</td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>W1(2)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>E4(8)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc">W2(3)</td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>A1(1)</b></td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99">N2(5)</td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>8</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">2</td></tr>
<tr align="center"><td align="left"><b> 09-10</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc">A1(1)</td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b>N1(2)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff99">E4(9)</td><td bgcolor="#ffff99"><b>W1(3)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ccffcc">E7(15)</td><td bgcolor="#ccffcc"><b>W2(3)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffcc99">A3(8)</td><td bgcolor="#ffcc99"><b>N2(5)</b></td> <td bgcolor="#cc99ff"><b>7</b></td><td bgcolor="#cc99ff">4</td></tr>
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What does this table say? For the 9 year period in the table, out of 44 championships, the overall #1 seed won 11 times(25%). The #1 MLS seed won 33% of the titles. The overall #1 played #2 3 times. The conference #1 seeds have met 3 times(1 time in MLS).<br />
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The conference system has inherent problems for sports purists. It is almost inevitable that deserving teams will be locked out of the playoffs. For example in the most recent NFL championship, 5 teams had more wins than playoff participant Seattle. In fact, the MLS system used for the past two years makes it nearly impossible for that to happen. We'll have to wait and see what system the league has in mind for 2011. Hopefully, it will be such that the top 10 will make it in. I have a hard time envisioning a system that would prevent that.<br />
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As for the whining that permeated the blogosphere this year over western teams in the eastern championships, the solution is simple. Rename the conferences without a geographical reference. What a specious bit of outrage. I do, however, agree that the playoffs should be seed based, regardless of conference. That would be a problem for the 'Don' as he really likes the idea of a conference champion via a playoff. Too bad. The team that finishes first in the regular season is the conference champion. Of course with a balanced schedule, it's pretty meaningless but what the hell, give them a cup.<br />
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Oh yeah, I disagree with the league expanding the playoffs to 10 teams. Dumb.<br />
<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-17456272782893139012011-02-09T18:22:00.000-07:002011-02-09T18:22:00.952-07:00Feb 9 News and Stuff<b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Brian Quarstad: <b><a href="http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/02/04/should-major-league-soccer-look-to-lower-leagues-for-an-mls-cup-solution/" target="_blank">Should Major League Soccer Look to Lower Leagues for an MLS Cup Solution?</a></b></li>
<li>Strategy in Philly: <b><a href="http://www.phillysoccerpage.net/2011/02/08/union-tactics-new-season-calls-for-new-midfield-roles/" target="_blank">New Season Calls for New Midfield Roles</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Sporting KC: <b><a href="http://www.thedailywiz.com/2011/2/9/1984915/why-davy-arnaud-was-right-about-sporting-kc-and-the-2011-mls-cup-part" target="_blank">Aiming for MLS Cup</a></b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>The Business of Soccer</b><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.twohundredpercent.net/?p=10892" target="_blank">Part One: A Watershed Week For The Broadcasting Of Football?</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/08/plymouth-argyle-winding-up-order" target="_blank">Late donation saves Plymouth Argyle</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/02/09/richest.teams.ap/index.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid, Barcelona Once Again Soccer's Top Moneymaking Club</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/10/manchester-city-tottenham-hotspur-deloitte" target="_blank">Another Take on Soccer's Top Moneymaking Clubs</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/10/everton-accounts-joleon-lescott-manchester-city" target="_blank">Player Sales Help Save Everton from £22m Loss</a></b></li>
</ul><b>Other Stuff</b><br />
<ul><li>MatchFit USA: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2011/02/match-fit-reserve-rcasc-guidelines-for.html" target="_blank">RCASC Guidelines for watching Premiership Football</a></b></li>
<li>Strategy: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2011/feb/08/the-question-jonathan-wilson-liverpool" target="_blank">Is three at the back the way forward for Liverpool?</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>David Hills: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/feb/06/said-done-leicester-transfers-obesity" target="_blank">Said and Done</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>J Hutcherson: <b><a href="http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/ussoccerplayers/2011/02/what-the-premier-league-wants.html" target="_blank">What The Premier League Wants</a></b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
<li>Strategy: <b><a href="http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/when-should-a-soccer-manager-insert-his-subs/" target="_blank">When Should a Soccer Manager Insert His Subs?</a></b><b> </b><b> </b><b></b></li>
</ul><br />
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-81115930519636770832011-02-08T21:29:00.001-07:002011-02-08T21:34:53.586-07:00Pics from Vancouver vs Columbus Crew Preseason Scrimmage<b><a href="http://cid-85c9b0f7f3929d1b.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/2011%20MLS%20Preseason%20Caps%20v%20Crew">Pics from Vancouver vs Columbus Crew Preseason Scrimmage</a></b>Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-77624106918241308052011-02-07T00:21:00.002-07:002011-02-07T00:21:46.432-07:00Sunday Post<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>Special 1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.gingetalksthefooty.com/2011/02/special-1-tv-deadline-day-aftermath.html" target="_blank">The Deadline Day Aftermath</a></b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Adidas Rules: <b><a href="http://www.socceramerica.com/article/41202/adidas-deal-supersedes-all-else.html" target="_blank">Adidas and MLS Expansion</a></b></li>
<li>RSL-AZ: <b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2011/02/04/2337997/en-route-real-salt-lake-arizona-the-jewel-of-the-youth" target="_blank">“The Jewel Of The Youth Development System”</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showpost.php?s=6ae44d573d74f92b36a99ff3f28e43f4&p=22729683&postcount=100" target="_blank">Preseason in Arizona</a></b> -Check the full thread for changing information</li>
<li>Matthew Doyle: <b><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/armchair-analyst-evolving-mf-roles-defy-definition" target="_blank">Evolving MF Roles Defy Definition</a></b></li>
</ul><b>The Business of Soccer</b><br />
<ul><li>EPL: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/875881/chelsea-wages-soar-to-L172.5m?cc=5901" target="_blank">Chelsea Wages Soar</a></b></li>
<li>EPL: <b><a href="http://www.soccer365.com/english_premiership/story_4211210559.php" target="_blank">Record Premier League Spending</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>Tournaments</b><br />
<ul><li>Copa Libertadores: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/875577/copa-libertadores%3a-cherro-and-union-through?cc=5901" target="_blank">More Teams Advance to Group Phase</a></b></li>
</ul><b>UEFA Top Leagues</b><br />
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<div align="center"><table align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr align="right"><td bgcolor="#99ccff"></td> <td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> GP </b></td><td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> W </b></td> <td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> D </b></td><td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> L </b></td> <td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> GD </b></td><td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> Pts </b></td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=eng.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>EPL</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Manchester Utd</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 25 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 15 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 9 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 1 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 31 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 54 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Arsenal </b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 25 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 15 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 27 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 50 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"> <td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Manchester City</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 26 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 14 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 20 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 49 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Chelsea</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 25 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 13 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 7 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 44 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Tottenham</b></td><td> 25 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 44 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Liverpool</b></td><td> 26 </td> <td> 11 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 10 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 38 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=ger.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Bundesliga</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Dortmund</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 16 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 34 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 51 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"> <td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Bayer Leverkusen</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 11 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 6 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 4 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 11 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 39 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Mainz</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 12 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 1 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 8 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 10 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Hannover 96</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 8 </td><td> -1 </td><td> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Bayern Munich</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 10 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 16 </td><td> 36 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> SC Freiburg</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 10 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 34 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=fra.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Ligue 1</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Lille</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 11 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 9 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 18 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 42 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> PSG</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 10 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 10 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Rennes</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 10 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Marseille</b></td><td> 22 </td> <td> 9 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 12 </td><td> 36 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> St Etienne</b></td><td> 22 </td> <td> 9 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 35 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Lyon</b></td><td> 22 </td><td> 9 </td> <td> 8 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 35 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=ita.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Serie A</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> AC Milan</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 14 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 49 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Napoli</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 14 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 4 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 6 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 16 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 46 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Inter</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 13 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 17 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 44 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Lazio</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 12 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 6 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 6 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 8 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 42 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Palermo</b></td><td> 24 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 11 </td><td> 40 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Udinese</b></td><td> 24 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 40 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=esp.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>La Liga</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Barcelona</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 20 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 1 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 1 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 59 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 61 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Real Madrid</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 17 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 33 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 54 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Villareal</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 14 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 19 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 45 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Valencia</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 13 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 4 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 12 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 44 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Athletic Bilbao</b></td><td> 22 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 38 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Espanyol</b></td><td> 22 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 37 </td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-91989602573823989312011-02-05T22:21:00.000-07:002011-02-05T22:21:53.802-07:00Pics from Sporting KC vs Columbus Crew Preseason Scrimmage<a href="https://cid-85c9b0f7f3929d1b.photos.live.com/self.aspx/2011%20MLS%20Preseason/110205%5E_skc%5E_crew01.jpg">Pics from Sporting KC vs Columbus preseason scrimmage</a>Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-49644671410653552402011-02-03T14:06:00.000-07:002011-02-03T14:06:35.482-07:00Thursday Post<b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Roster Rules: <b><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/2011-mls-roster-rules" target="_blank">Official 2011 Roster Rules</a></b></li>
</ul><b>The Business of Soccer</b><br />
<ul><li>EPL: <b><a href="http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/so-much-for-moneyball/" target="_blank">Liverpool's moves through Moneyball eyes</a></b></li>
<li>David Conn: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/feb/01/transfer-deadline-day-financial-restraint" target="_blank">Financial restraint goes out of the window when the big clubs struggle</a></b><b></b></li>
<li>David Conn: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/feb/01/football-cant-kick-big-spending-habit" target="_blank">Football Can't Kick its Spending Habit</a></b><b><br />
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</ul><b>In Case You Haven't Been Following ...</b><br />
<ul><li>NASL: <b><a href="http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/01/21/nasl-releases-press-statement-concerning-us-soccers-decision-to-decline-sanctioning/" target="_blank">NASL Releases Press Statement Concerning US Soccer’s Decision to Decline Sanctioning</a></b></li>
<li>NASL: <b><a href="http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/01/21/us-soccer-says-financial-requirements-main-reason-for-denial-of-sanctioning-of-nasl/" target="_blank">US Soccer Says “Financial Requirements” Main Reason for Denial of Sanctioning of NASL</a></b></li>
<li>Jason Davis on NASL: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2011/01/nasl-takes-sanctioning-blow.html" target="_blank">NASL Takes Sanctioning Blow</a></b></li>
<li>Robert Hay on NASL: <b><a href="http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/nasl-loses-club-and-sanction/11471" target="_blank">NASL Loses Club and Sanction</a></b></li>
<li>Fake Sigi on NASL: <b><a href="http://soccer.fakesigi.com/ussf_sanction_reaper.html" target="_blank">The USSF Sanction Reaper</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Meanwhile: <b><a href="http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/usl-pro-releases-playoff-format-zings-nasl/11495" target="_blank">USL-PRO Releases Playoff Format, Zings NASL</a></b></li>
<li>Don Loney: <b><a href="http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=10886" target="_blank">North America's Superfluous League </a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>Tournaments</b><br />
<ul><li>Copa Libertadores: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/874780/copa-libertadores%3a-independiente-advance-to-group-stage" target="_blank">Estudiantes Advance to Group Phase</a></b></li>
<li>Copa Libertadores: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/875228/corinthians-suffer-shock-copa-libertadores-exit-to-tolima" target="_blank">Corinthians suffer shock exit to Tolima</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>UEFA Top Leagues</b><br />
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<div align="center"><table align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr align="right"><td bgcolor="#99ccff"></td> <td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> GP </b></td><td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> W </b></td> <td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> D </b></td><td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> L </b></td> <td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> GD </b></td><td bgcolor="#99ccff"><b> Pts </b></td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables?league=eng.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>EPL</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Manchester Utd</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 15 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 9 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 0 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 32 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 54 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Arsenal </b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 15 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 4 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 27 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 49 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"> <td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Manchester City</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 25 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 13 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 17 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 46 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Chelsea</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 24 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 13 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 6 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 25 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 44 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Tottenham</b></td><td> 24 </td> <td> 11 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 41 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Sunderland</b></td><td> 25 </td> <td> 9 </td><td> 10 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=ger.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Bundesliga</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Dortmund</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 20 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 16 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 34 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 50 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"> <td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Bayer Leverkusen</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 20 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 11 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 6 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 12 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 39 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Bayern Munich</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 20 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 10 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 6 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 4 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 17 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 36 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Mainz</b></td><td> 20 </td><td> 12 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 10 </td><td> 36 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Hannover 96</b></td><td> 20 </td> <td> 11 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 8 </td><td> -2 </td><td> 34 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> SC Freiburg</b></td><td> 20 </td> <td> 10 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 33 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=fra.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Ligue 1</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Lille</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 11 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 8 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 18 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 41 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> PSG</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 10 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 4 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 11 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Lyon</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 9 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 34 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Rennes</b></td><td> 21 </td><td> 9 </td> <td> 7 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 34 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Marseille</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 11 </td><td> 33 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Montpellier</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 9 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 6 </td><td> -2 </td><td> 33 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=ita.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Serie A</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> AC Milan</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 23 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 14 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 6 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 48 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Napoli</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 13 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 4 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 16 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 43 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Lazio</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 23 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 12 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 6 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 8 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 41 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> AS Roma</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 22 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 11 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 6 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 7 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 39 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Inter</b></td><td> 21 </td><td> 11 </td> <td> 5 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 12 </td><td> 38 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Palermo</b></td><td> 23 </td> <td> 11 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="center"> <td bgcolor="#99ccff" colspan="7"><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/league?id=esp.1&cc=5901"><span style="color: blue;"><b>La Liga</b></span></a></td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Barcelona</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 19 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 1 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 1 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 56 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 58 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Real Madrid</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 16 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 2 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 30 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 51 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ff99cc"><b> Villareal</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 14 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 3 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 4 </td> <td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 20 </td><td bgcolor="#ff99cc"> 45 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left" bgcolor="#ffff00"><b> Valencia</b></td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 21 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 12 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 5 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 4 </td> <td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 10 </td><td bgcolor="#ffff00"> 41 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Espanyol</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 12 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 37 </td></tr>
<tr align="right"><td align="left"><b> Athletic Bilbao</b></td><td> 21 </td> <td> 11 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 35 </td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-87113009058033934502011-01-30T20:58:00.000-07:002011-01-30T20:58:31.667-07:00Playing Catch-UpBeen entertaining out of town guest, so no posts for a while. this is a bit of catch-up that caught my attention.<br />
<br />
<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.gingetalksthefooty.com/2011/01/special-1-tv-voyeurs-pulp-fiction-arrys.html" target="_blank">Voyeurs Pulp Fiction & Arry's Bargain Bin </a></b><b> </b><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBFIFKev6qw&p=514CEF8FC1621F16" target="_blank"></a></b></li>
<li>Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.gingetalksthefooty.com/2011/01/special-1-tv-sven-sacked.html" target="_blank">Sven Sacked!</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Roster Rules: <b><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/2011-mls-roster-rules" target="_blank">Official 2011 Roster Rules</a></b></li>
<li>Simon Borg: <b><a href="http://www.sportingkc.com/news/2011/01/us-players-be-considered-domestic-canadian-teams" target="_blank">About the Official 2011 Roster Rules</a></b></li>
<li>Realignment: <b><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/houston-dynamo-switch-eastern-conference" target="_blank">Houston Moves East for 2011</a></b><b> </b><b><br />
</b></li>
<li>Steve Davis: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/steve_davis/01/17/goalkeeper.dps/index.html" target="_blank">Making the Case for Goalkeeper DP's</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Clemente Lisi: <b><a href="http://www.ussoccerplayers.com/ussoccerplayers/2011/01/anschutz-and-american-soccer.html" target="_blank">Anschutz And American Soccer</a></b><b> </b><b></b></li>
</ul><b>The Business of Soccer</b><br />
<ul><li>Bundesliga: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/01/26/bundesliga.loss.ap/index.html" target="_blank">Bundesliga posts loss despite record turnover </a></b></li>
<li>Fake Sigi: <b><a href="http://soccer.fakesigi.com/soccer_united_marketing_revenue.html" target="_blank">Soccer United Marketing revenue around $100 million annually</a></b><b><br />
</b></li>
</ul><b>Miscellaneous Stuff</b><br />
<ul><li>Sons of Ben: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2011/01/sons-of-ben-featured-in-gq-uk.html" target="_blank">Sons of Ben Featured in GQ UK</a></b></li>
<li>Jason Davis' follow up on Sons of Ben: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2011/01/american-supporter-culture-or-lets-all.html" target="_blank">American Supporter Culture or, Let's All Pretend</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Steve Davis: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/steve_davis/01/27/usmnt.4231/index.html" target="_blank">U.S. talent pool suits a 4-2-3-1</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Tweed Thornton: <b><a href="http://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2011/1/22/1945623/new-york-cosmos-why-mls-may-not-be-the-endgame" target="_blank">New York Cosmos: Why MLS may not be the endgame</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Fun read from the Run of Play: <b><a href="http://www.runofplay.com/2011/01/25/on-hypocrisy-and-football-being-ruined/" target="_blank">On Hypocrisy and Football Being Ruined</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>David Hills: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/30/said-done-sexism-gray-keys" target="_blank">Said and Done</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>J.R. Eskilson: <b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2011/01/25/2323044/en-route-the-map-of-the-development-academy" target="_blank">The Map Of The Development Academy</a></b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
<li>Slate: <b><a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2282752/" target="_blank">The Trouble with Soccer's Statistical Revolution</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Asian Cup: <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/31/sports/soccer/31iht-CUP31.html" target="_blank">Behind Japan's Soccer Cup Victory, Italian Tactics</a></b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
</ul><br />
<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-36419466015868512122011-01-21T18:58:00.000-07:002011-01-21T18:58:58.544-07:00Not Your Newbies Links<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBFIFKev6qw&p=514CEF8FC1621F16" target="_blank">King Kenny(Dalglish) Exclusive</a></b></li>
<li>The latest episode of Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.theoffside.com/special-1-tv-ioss/special-1-tv-free-robbie.html" target="_blank">Free Robbie Edition</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Steve Davis: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/steve_davis/01/17/goalkeeper.dps/index.html" target="_blank">Making the Case for Goalkeeper DP's</a></b></li>
<li>Shin Guardian: <b><a href="http://theshinguardian.com/2011/01/19/should-mls-follow-arsene-wenger-or-don-garber/" target="_blank">'Building' Players in the USA - Follow Garber or Wenger</a> </b></li>
</ul><b>Not in the Mainstream</b><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2011/01/18/2312225/college-soccer-professor-11-programs-to-watch-in-2011" target="_blank">After the Draft, College Programs to Watch Next Year</a></b></li>
<li>Stats: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/feedarticle/9458439" target="_blank">European players getting taller, faster and older</a></b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/22/stuart-holden-bolton-wanderers-interview" target="_blank">Stuart Holden</a> </b></li>
<li>NASL: <b><a href="http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/01/21/breaking-news-ussf-concerned-with-nasl-sanctioning-of-d2-pro-soccer-for-2011-season/" target="_blank">USSF Concerned with NASL Sanctioning of D2 Pro Soccer for 2011 Season</a></b><b> </b><b> </b></li>
<li>NASL: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2011/01/nasl-takes-sanctioning-blow.html" target="_blank">MatchFit USA's take on NASL Sanctioning of D2 Pro Soccer for 2011 Season</a></b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b> </li>
</ul><b>Soccer Business</b><br />
<ul><li>David Conn: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/david-conn-inside-sport-blog/2011/jan/18/jorge-mendes-super-agent" target="_blank">Soccer Transfers ... Who gets what</a></b></li>
<li>Europe's Financial Fair Play: <b><a href="http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/868332/chelseas-roman-abramovich-fears-uefas-financial-fair-play-rules" target="_blank">Chelsea cautious as financial fair play looms</a></b></li>
</ul><br />
<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-31392403947503015012011-01-16T23:54:00.001-07:002011-01-17T07:36:41.155-07:00MLS Draft, Non-Mainstream<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>The latest episode of Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.epltalk.com/special-1-tv-king-kenny-exclusive-video-28514" target="_blank">King Kenny(Dalgleish) Exclusive</a></b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Steve Davis: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/steve_davis/01/13/mls.draft.recap/index.html" target="_blank">Surprises at the MLS Draft</a></b></li>
<li>Drew Epperly: <b><a href="http://wvhooligan.com/2011/01/14/2011-mls-superdraft-grades-and-recap/" target="_blank">Grading the MLS Draft</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Tweed Thornton: <b><a href="http://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2011/1/15/1936645/critics-choice-2011-mls-draft-the-experts-weigh-in-with-categories" target="_blank">Gathering Assessments of the MLS Draft</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>Not in the Mainstream</b><br />
<ul><li>Sid Lowe on La Liga: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sid_lowe/01/14/laliga.competitiveness/index.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid and Barcelona unchallenged at top</a></b> - <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/sid_lowe/01/14/laliga.competitiveness/index.html" target="_blank">New TV Deal Ensures Status Quo </a></b></li>
<li>Club Business in Europe: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gallery/2011/jan/11/europes-top-clubs-uefa-financial-fair-play" target="_blank">Key Fact and Figures as new UEFA Rules Loom</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/scores/group-results/45/asian-cup" target="_blank">Asian Cup</a></b></li>
<li>David Hills: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/16/said-done-fifa-eddie-howe" target="_blank">Said and Done</a></b> - I recommended this column before</li>
<li>Gold Cup Qualification: <b><a href="http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/costa-rica-el-salvador-qualify-gold-cup" target="_blank">Costa Rica and El Salvador Qualify</a></b> </li>
</ul><br />
<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-53931831957107618992011-01-09T22:40:00.000-07:002011-01-09T22:40:57.135-07:00Staying out of the Mainstream - Links<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<br />
<ul><li>The latest episode of Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.gingetalksthefooty.com/2011/01/special-1-tv-mid-table-madness.html" target="_blank">Mid Table Madness</a></b></li>
</ul><b>Not in the Mainstream</b><br />
<ul><li>Jonathan Wilson on <b><a href="http://www.scienceofsocceronline.com/2011/01/energy-cost-of-playing-on-artificial.html" target="_blank">Energy Cost of Playing on Artificial Turf </a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/2011-international-club-football-calendar.html" target="_blank">Intercontinental Club Football Calendar for 2011</a></b> - with link to 2011 National Team International Tournament calendar</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/jan/08/working-life-groundsman-crystal-palace" target="_blank">A working life: The football groundsman</a></b> </li>
<li>Rob Hughes: <b><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/sports/soccer/05iht-soccer05.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1294588880-I+Yp4mPN4K/B45q/tvJ9BQ" target="_blank">In Soccer, Making It Look Easy Was Never So Hard</a></b></li>
<li>Brian Quarsted: <b><a href="http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2011/01/03/san-antonio-one-team-two-teams-or-no-teams-nasl-or-usl/" target="_blank">San Antonio: One Team, Two Teams, or No Teams? NASL or USL?</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Steve Davis: <b><a href="http://www.dailysoccerfix.com/2011/1/3/1910872/the-high-school-soccer-debate-and-where-we-get-it-wrong" target="_blank">The high school soccer debate, and where we get it wrong </a></b></li>
</ul><ul></ul>Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-1627215388434191472010-12-31T07:26:00.002-07:002010-12-31T07:31:12.525-07:00Some non mainstream story links<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>The latest episode of Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.theoffside.com/special-1-tv-ioss/special-1-tv-a-christmas-special.html" target="_blank">The Santa Show</a></b><b><a href="http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/12/the-latest-from-special1-tv.html" target="_blank"></a></b></li>
</ul><b>Not in the Mainstream</b><br />
<ul><li>Jonathan Wilson on <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2010/dec/22/the-question-how-tactics-develop-2010" target="_blank">2010 Tactics </a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>A <i>Clásico in </i> <b><a href="http://peterbein.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/egypt-al-ahly-and-zamalek-get-ready-for-africas-clasico/" target="_blank">Egypt</a></b> </li>
<li>Robert Jonas: <b><a href="http://unprofessionalfoul.com/2010/12/29/blatterpocalypse-now/" target="_blank">Blatterpocalypse Now</a></b><b> </b><i></i><b></b></li>
<li>Video: <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZzkNqkCKCY&feature=player_embedded#%21" target="_blank">2010 World Cup Skills on Display</a></b></li>
<li>EPL: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/dec/31/premier-league-democracy" target="_blank">Money still rules but Premier League in danger of becoming democratic</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://unprofessionalfoul.com/2010/12/29/italian-security-an-oxymoron/" target="_blank">Italian Security: An Oxymoron</a></b></li>
<li>Youth Development in England: <b><a href="http://www.just-football.com/2010/12/youth-football-development-state-of-the-game-experts-view-chris-green/" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b><b> - </b><b><a href="http://www.just-football.com/2010/12/youth-football-development-uk-experts-view-part-2/" target="_blank">Part 2</a></b><b> - </b><b><a href="http://www.just-football.com/2010/12/youth-development-uk-burton-what-next-expert-view-iii/" target="_blank">Part 3</a></b><b> </b><i></i></li>
<li>Winning vs Soccer Development: <b><a href="http://blog.3four3.com/2010/12/11/winning-vs-soccer-development-really-thats-the-problem/" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b><b> - </b><b><a href="http://blog.3four3.com/2010/12/16/winning-vs-soccer-development-part-ii/" target="_blank">Part 2</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Brian Quarsted presents Lisa Eisenmenger's interview with player agent Mike Wheeler where he explains 3rd party contracts in MLS, NASL and USL: <b><a href="http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2010/12/29/third-party-player-contracts-how-they-work-in-mls-nasl-and-usl/" target="_blank">Brian's intro and links to the interviews</a></b><b> </b><b></b></li>
<li>MLS and Television: <b><a href="http://www.brotherlygame.com/2010/12/30/1888895/the-state-of-major-league-soccer-on-television-the-situation" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b><b> - </b>The beginning of a four part series on the state of MLS and television<b>. </b>I am looking forward to the rest of this series. It's apparent to me that the further growth of the MLS, in terms of quality on the pitch, depends on the increase in television revenue. Game day receipts can only bring in so much money, and it's more money that will lead to increases in salaries. That will enable the league to both keep more good American players from going overseas and attract good young foreign talent.</li>
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-50672655968993434282010-12-19T15:00:00.000-07:002010-12-19T15:00:41.098-07:00A Visual Post<b>Some Video</b><br />
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<ul><li>The latest episodes of Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.gingetalksthefooty.com/2010/12/special-1-tv-leaks-sven-and-big-boss.html" target="_blank">This one</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/12/special-1-tv-christmas-special.html" target="_blank">The Christmas show.</a></b></li>
<li>Lots of folks are saying Ronaldinho is past his prime, parties too much and is but a shadow of his old self. I think he still produces, albeit not as spectacularly as in his younger days, but the guy is only 30. With all the chatter about his possibly coming to MLS, I say the sooner the better: <b><a href="http://www.attackingsoccer.com/2010/12/different-class-top-25-ronaldinho-goals/" target="_blank">A Taste of Ronaldinho</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>Have a <b><a href="http://www.attackingsoccer.com/2010/12/raul-bags-second-hat-trick-of-the-season/" target="_blank">Raul hat trick</a></b></li>
<li>And how about this <b><a href="http://deadspin.com/5714199/fans-break-out-the-flares-for-polish-five+a+side-under+12-team" target="_blank">display of support</a></b> for a U-12 playing five a side.<b> </b></li>
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-13761069604532120022010-12-15T10:15:00.000-07:002010-12-15T10:15:31.310-07:00US Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase - Best Pics Part 2And here is the 2nd(and last) post of my best pics from the 2010 Winter Showcase.<br />
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Revs<br />
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Fire<br />
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Galaxy v South Carolina United<br />
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Galaxy v South Carolina United<br />
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Galaxy v South Carolina United<br />
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Galaxy v South Carolina United<br />
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Andromeda v Crossfire<br />
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Andromeda v Crossfire<br />
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Chivas USA v FC Dallas<br />
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Chivas USA v FC Dallas<br />
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Chivas USA v FC Dallas<br />
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-49427279661093615182010-12-15T10:13:00.000-07:002010-12-15T10:13:46.171-07:00US Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase - Best Pics Part 1The first of two posts with my best pics from the 2010 Winter Showcase.<br />
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Brasil v Turkey<br />
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Korea v Turkey<br />
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Korea v Turkey<br />
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RSL<br />
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Columbus<br />
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U18 Select Goalie Save<br />
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U18 Select Action<br />
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Goalie Save<br />
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Brasil v Korea<br />
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Brasil v Turkey<br />
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Colorado<br />
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Fire v FC Delco<br />
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Revs v Sporting KC<br />
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</div><hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-89281674634011421632010-12-12T17:28:00.001-07:002010-12-12T17:29:34.780-07:00Back to Regular ProgrammingI hope you enjoyed the pictures from the US Development Academy Winter Showcase. I'll probably do one more post with the best of the pics(IMO).<br />
For now, though, back to regular programming, linking to stories that are not quite mainstream, at least in the US, along with a few of my own opinions about events in the world of soccer.<br />
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<b>Starter Fun</b><br />
<ul><li>The latest episodes of Special1 TV: <b><a href="http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/12/the-latest-from-special1-tv-.html" target="_blank">This one</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/12/the-latest-from-special1-tv.html" target="_blank">this one.</a></b></li>
</ul><b>MLS</b><br />
<ul><li>Steve Davis on MLS Cup Winning Tactics: <b><a href="http://www.coloradorapids.com/news/2010/12/talking-tactics-beauty-british-game" target="_blank">Beauty of British game</a></b><b> </b></li>
<li>For all the <b><a href="http://canadiansoccerblog.ca/2010/10/13/tfc-v-tfc-supporters-groups-round-3943/" target="_blank">uproar over season ticket prices in Toronto</a></b>, 2011 season tickets have <b><a href="http://www.torontofc.ca/news/2010/12/2011-season-seats-sold-out" target="_blank">sold out.</a></b></li>
<li>Robert Jonas: <b><a href="http://www.matchfitusa.com/2010/12/fortune-and-fame-in-salary-cap-world.html" target="_blank">Fortune and Fame in a Salary Cap World</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>Tournaments</b><br />
<ul><li>FIFA Club World Cup: <b><a href="http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/index.html" target="_blank">CONCACAF bows out early again</a></b></li>
<li>Digicell Cup: <b><a href="http://dcc.digicelfootball.com/en/news/92-jamaica-digicel-caribbean-cup-champions-2010" target="_blank">Jamaica Takes Title</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>On Development in the US</b><br />
<ul><li>Not sure what I make of this, but I'll offer it anyway: <b><a href="http://blog.3four3.com/2010/12/11/winning-vs-soccer-development-really-thats-the-problem/" target="_blank">Winning vs Development: Really? That’s the problem?</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/2617/youth-soccer/2010/12/10/2255333/en-route-how-the-development-academy-changed-college-soccer" target="_blank">How The Development Academy Changed College Soccer</a></b><b> </b></li>
</ul><b>Around the World</b><br />
<ul><li>With a nod to our(US) recently completed youth Academy Showcase: <b><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/sid_lowe/12/09/la.masia/index.html" target="_blank">The Barcelona Way</a></b></li>
<li>David Hills with his always great read: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/12/said-and-done-sepp-fifa" target="_blank">Said and Done</a></b><b> </b></li>
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<b>The Business of Soccer<br />
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<ul><li>On the Barça decision to accept Qatar based sponsorship money, and a lot of it: <b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/dec/10/barcelona-record-sponsor-qatar-foundation" target="_blank">Barcelona Football is a Business</a></b></li>
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-14634010235485564052010-12-09T20:29:00.000-07:002010-12-09T20:29:48.500-07:00US Development Academy Winter Showcase Pics - RSL-AZ EditionBeing from Arizona, I'm going to be a homer and present an RSL-AZ only edition of pics from the recently completed US Development Academy Winter Showcase.<br />
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<hr />Peter Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118858016210476182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404138281040932382.post-49363263033699678232010-12-09T08:18:00.000-07:002010-12-09T08:18:41.363-07:00US Development Academy Winter Showcase PicsOn the last day of the Winter Showcase ChivasUSA and FC Dallas Academy teams played. Here are pics from the U-18 clash.<br />
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