LA Galaxy Plastic thread [R]

[Clan]

Ugh, don't get more started on Sampson. The better question is, why are you up before 6am?

I'm up at 5 and out the door by 5.45 every day Eddie.

Today is just another day eh.

[gomez]

LA and Donovan out.......DC and Adu in

[Beantowner]

I really can't get over this nonsense of the American domestic television not showing domestic games. There is something not quite right with that. Well, plastic fans now will be able to watch more MLS games. ESPN announced an 8 year deal for the broadcast rights for all MLS games.

"ESPN2 will broadcast 26 regular-season games on Thursday nights as well as three playoff games a year. The deal also allows televised coverage of the first round of the MLS SuperDraft.

Also, ABC will broadcast the league's season opener, the All-Star game and the MLS Cup."
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=375076&cc=5901

[Miguel Alvarez]

Why does the MLS have a salray cap. NFL and NHL don't , or do they?

[YankBastard]

Why does the MLS have a salray cap. NFL and NHL don't , or do they?

Because if they didn't have a salary cap, there'd be no competition, they'd have super clubs and then every other club, like EPL does. Yes NFL has a salary cap but I don't know about the other sports.

[Kerry Dixon's Boots]

They have to have a cap because they are in the genesis of the league. If they had only 3 or 4 main clubs with money at this point the league would fold. With the cap it means every market can have a competitive team.

In the EPL and I would guess most other football leagues worldwide the teams are established and the fan bases are loyal (they don't have to split time between 5 sports as they do here) so there's not the same worry.

There have always been mega teams but I don't know if this is a massive problem. Always having a Real Madrid or Bayern or Juve to aim for is a challenge. Everyone hates a winner in England. We hated Liverpool, then Utd, then Arsenal, now Chelsea and in the future whoever is the next dominant force.

[nicephoras]

Why does the MLS have a salray cap. NFL and NHL don't , or do they?

Actually, the NHL and the NFL do have salary caps. ;)

Only the MLB doesn't anymore in US sports, although they've introduced a "luxury tax".

[Eddie26]

Let's also not forget that if the English first division was created 10 years ago like MLS was, they would have a salary cap and would not have relegation too.

[nicephoras]

Let's also not forget that if the English first division was created 10 years ago like MLS was, they would have a salary cap and would not have relegation too.

Why?

[Miguel Alvarez]

Actually, the NHL and the NFL do have salary caps. ;)

Only the MLB doesn't anymore in US sports, although they've introduced a "luxury tax".

What about NBA?

[nicephoras]

What about NBA?

They have a salary cap too.

[Eddie26]

Why?

Why?

$$$$$$$$$$

There's no way owners would go through with a league without it had the league started then.

(When I said first division I meant Premiership or the top English league.)

[nicephoras]

I'm not so sure about that at all. Plus, you probably mean £££££££££££££ :p

[Eddie26]

I'm not so sure about that at all. Plus, you probably mean £££££££££££££ :p

Some of us use a proper currency and don't take the Queen's shilling!

[Kerry Dixon's Boots]

Now that Lerner has bought Villa it is going to be $$$$$$$$ eventually :)

What's the symbol for roubles? Not enough room in this box for Romans lucre.

[Eddie26]

ChelseatoChivas and I got drunk tonight in Pittsburgh. That is all.

[gomez]

I haven't watched a single game, but the Gals are in first, so I'm back on the bandwagon.


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http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2008/04/23-End%20of%20Month/capt_8d5c88c99f7a44b7a91accd59238ef57_galaxy_chivas_usa_soccer_cadm108.jpg


At this point I can't even remember what kind of deal Chelsea struck with LA. Oh well, who cares...... I want silverware.

[gomez]

http://soccerlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/zoigusb91.jpg

He didn't belong in the other post. :D

[Dear_Claudio]

I keep trying but I still can't find a MLS side to follow, let alone support. I have trouble following any LA team, but for the sake of plasticity I'll give it my best try. Becks r best!!!!!!!!!!!111111

[Riz]

I keep trying but I still can't find a MLS side to follow, let alone support. I have trouble following any LA team, but for the sake of plasticity I'll give it my best try. Becks r best!!!!!!!!!!!111111
You're in NY - you should be a RedBulls fan. ;)