2014 MLS In-Season International Friendlies

Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by MtMike, Mar 18, 2014.

  1. MtMike

    MtMike Member+

    Nov 18, 1999
    the 417
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. MtMike

    MtMike Member+

    Nov 18, 1999
    the 417
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sporting KC has never lost to a team from England.

    Busy stretch for KC, but a good friendly none the less.
     
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  3. edwardgr

    edwardgr Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 6, 2006
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have repurposed this thread to be for all MLS In-Season International friendlies.

    The guys over in the Sporting forum are discussing how they have never lost to a team from Manchester let alone England. Showoffs ;), and I see Mt. Mike has beat me to that particular punch.
     
  4. edwardgr

    edwardgr Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 6, 2006
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In keeping with the the theme we now have going, Seattle will be hosting Tottenham on Saturday July 19th.
     
  5. EvilTree

    EvilTree Member+

    Canadian S.C
    Canada
    Nov 20, 2007
    Frozen Swampland, Soviet Canuckistan
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
  6. cthomer5000

    cthomer5000 Member+

    Apr 23, 2007
    Raleigh NC
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    While I've sort of grown tired of these, I think they serve a nice purpose in terms of recruiting / planting seeds among European based players. They get to come here and see facilities, teams, and the country first hand. You can dig up tons of quotes of players who come away impressed with the facilities, etc.
     
  7. Celtigo

    Celtigo Member

    Jul 10, 2009
    Great Lakes Region (The Other One)
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yeah I don't mind a team playing one or two of these against relatively top drawer competition (i.e. not Norwich), but a bit more than that is excessive.

    Anyone have the data on the total number/by team international friendlies played last year?
     
  8. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    After a quick look at the schedule, during the 2013 regular season, international friendlies by team:

    0 games: Montreal, New England, Salt Lake, Seattle, Kansas City, Vancouver
    1 game: Chicago, Chivas USA, Colorado, Columbus, DC United, Dallas, Houston, New York, Philadelphia, San Jose, Toronto
    2 games: Portland
    3 games: LA Galaxy

    Corrections are welcome if anyone has other information.

    There were a few more in the 2013 preseason but I didn't count those.
     
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  9. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
  10. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    Manchester United vs Galaxy July 23rd Rose Bowl. Wonder how this will do at the gate considering United's struggles. Is Chicharito still a draw?
     
  11. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    July 19 Seattle vs Tottenham in the battle of the Dempsey teams CenturyLink
    July 23rd Sporting Kansas City vs Manchester City in the battle of the Cities. Sporting Park.
    July 23rd Toronto vs Tottenham in the battle of the Defoe teams BMO Field?
    July 23rd Galaxy vs Manchester United Rose Bowl (wish this one was at StubHub)
    July 23rd FC Dallas vs Aston Villa Toyota Stadium
    July 26th Houston Dynamo vs Aston Villa BBVA Compass

    What am I missing?
     
  12. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    San Jose Earthquakes vs Atletico Madrid July 27 at Candlestick
     
  13. tab5g

    tab5g Member+

    May 17, 2002
  14. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
  15. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
  16. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    But will anyone show up?
     
  17. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Don't players usually get a break after the World Cup? Is it safe to assume that players on World Cup rosters won't be on these tours? (That + the price factored into my decision to skip the Roma-ManUnited friendly.)
     
  18. FayMountaineer

    Jan 11, 2007
    Fayetteville,NC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My guess is Portland, LA, and Seattle won't be playing any friendlies this year, their coaches don't like games during the break.

    Never mind.
     
  19. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    Rangers play Ventura County Fusion at Ventura College Sportsplex in California at 7pm on 15 July then Sacramento Republic FC at Bonney Field, Sacramento at 7.30pm on 19 July.
     
  20. athletics68

    athletics68 Member+

    Dec 12, 2006
    San Diego & San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not necessarily an MLS friendly, but the San Diego Clasico is back July 12 for a doubleheader at Petco Park. 5pm PDT is America v Dorados, and 8 pm is Tijuana v Cruz Azul.
     
  21. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
  22. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    Saturday, July 19

    Seattle Sounders vs Tottenham Hotspur, CenturyLink Field, Seattle
    Minnesota United vs Swansea City, Blaine, MN
    Sacramento Republic vs Rangers

    Monday, July 21

    Victoria Highlanders vs Rangers, time TBD, venue TBDSacramento Republic vs West Bromwich Albion, time TBD, Bonney Field, Sacramento

    Wednesday, July 23

    Liverpool vs AS Roma, Fenway Park, Boston
    Sporting Kansas City vs Manchester City, Sporting KC Stadium, Kansas City
    FC Dallas vs Aston Villa, Toyota Stadium, Dallas
    LA Galaxy vs Manchester United, Rose Bowl, Los Angeles
    AS Monaco vs Atletico Nacional, Miami
    Toronto FC vs Tottenham Hotspur, 7pm, BMO Field
    Columbus Crew vs Crystal Palace, Crew Stadium
    Ottawa Fury vs Rangers, time TBD, venue TBD

    Thursday, July 24

    Olympiacos vs AC Milan, 8pm ET, Citi Field, New York

    Friday, July 25

    Philadelphia Union vs Crystal Palace, PPL Park, Chester, PA
    Sacramento Republic vs West Bromwich Albion, time TBD, Bonney Field, Sacramento

    Saturday, July 26

    New York Red Bulls vs Arsenal, Red Bull Arena, Harrison (NJ)
    DC United vs Fulham, EverBank Field, Jacksonville (FL)
    Houston Dynamo vs Aston Villa, BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston
    Chicago Fire vs Tottenham Hotspur, Toyota Park, Chicago
    Manchester United vs AS Roma, 4pm, Sports Authority Field, Denver
    Real Madrid vs Inter Milan, 6pm, Berkeley, CA

    Sunday, July 27

    San Jose Earthquakes vs Atletico Madrid, 4pm, Candlestick Park, San Francisco
    Liverpool vs Olympiacos, Soldier Field, Chicago

    Sunday, July 28

    Richmond Kickers vs Crystal Palace, City Stadium, Richmond

    Tuesday, July 29

    Manchester United vs Inter Milan, 7pm, FedEx Field, Washington DC
    Real Madrid vs AS Roma, 9:15pm, Cotton Bowl, Dallas

    Wednesday, July 30

    Liverpool vs Manchester City, 7pm, Yankee Stadium, New York City

    Thursday, July 31

    Bayern Munich vs Chivas de Guadalajara, time TBD, Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey

    Saturday, August 2

    Real Madrid vs Manchester United, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
    Inter Milan vs AS Roma, 1pm, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
    Olympiacos vs Manchester City, 3pm, TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
    Liverpool vs AC Milan, 6:30pm, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

    Monday, August 4

    TBD vs TBD, International Champions Cup Final, Sun Life Stadium, Miami

    Wednesday, August 6

    MLS All-Star team vs Bayern Munich, 9:30pm, Providence Park, Portland

    Wednesday, September 5

    Brazil vs Colombia, time TBD, Sun Life Stadium, Miami

    Thursday, September 11

    Real Madrid legends vs Barcelona legends, Marlins Park, Miami


    Read more at http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/04/...played-in-us-this-summer/#kCtOHX7T1PpMzZPb.99
     
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  23. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    If anyone knows the TV info on any of the above games, please let me know.
     
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