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Although some people are still arguing about the math, MLS has confirmed that the Columbus Crew has in fact qualified for the playoffs ending a three year drought.
On the other hand, atleast one team is staring down the barrel of a similar dry spell, and their fans are not happy about it (not safe for work):
Of course, as we all know, the Gals did get the win on Saturday, an event which HAS NOT GONE UNNOTICED OVERSEAS.
On the other hand, when a headline reads "Galaxy Win a Game!" you know you've got some things to prove.
Meanwhile, in London, Ontario, they're literally shouting Hallelujah over the founding of their own PDL team.
SWALLOWING MORE KOOL-AID THAN EVEN FRANK MARCOS WOULD SUGGEST, they cite the USL's favorite statistic: that "39 of the 56 players drafted" in the 2009 Superdraft played in the PDL.
Which is of course true. It's also true that 39 of the 56 drafted players ate lunch, called their Moms on Mother's day and eat pizza on Saturday night.
Don't get me wrong; I'm a huge fan of PDL and think it fills a vital gap by giving college players a place to work over the summer without losing their eligibility.
But in a lot of cases, the thing gets way over sold. Potential draftees end up playing in the PDL over the summer because there aren't a ton of other options, but the oft-repeated claim that PDL "develops" professionals has always been a pretty big stretch.
Another day, another Euro-Star talking about moving on to MLS.
This time it's NIKOLAS ANELKA who wants everyone to believe that he's on the verge of sitting down with Ivan Gazidis and working out a deal.
Don Garber should figure out a way to charge these guys for this meaningless twaddle.
Not to be outdone by EA Sports, the guys at Pro Evolution Soccer are offering A FREE DEMO DOWNLOAD of their newest edition.
Now if anyone thinks I'm brave enough to get into the relative merits of the two games, they're nuts. I'd rather do a Rachel Corrie with a bulldozer than get between soccer game aficionados.
But I will note that while the FIFA 2008 demo was universally available, the PES 2008 tryout can't be downloaded in the US.
On the other hand, atleast one team is staring down the barrel of a similar dry spell, and their fans are not happy about it (not safe for work):
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(Hat tip to HardHatMike)
Of course, as we all know, the Gals did get the win on Saturday, an event which HAS NOT GONE UNNOTICED OVERSEAS.
On the other hand, when a headline reads "Galaxy Win a Game!" you know you've got some things to prove.
Meanwhile, in London, Ontario, they're literally shouting Hallelujah over the founding of their own PDL team.
SWALLOWING MORE KOOL-AID THAN EVEN FRANK MARCOS WOULD SUGGEST, they cite the USL's favorite statistic: that "39 of the 56 players drafted" in the 2009 Superdraft played in the PDL.
Which is of course true. It's also true that 39 of the 56 drafted players ate lunch, called their Moms on Mother's day and eat pizza on Saturday night.
Don't get me wrong; I'm a huge fan of PDL and think it fills a vital gap by giving college players a place to work over the summer without losing their eligibility.
But in a lot of cases, the thing gets way over sold. Potential draftees end up playing in the PDL over the summer because there aren't a ton of other options, but the oft-repeated claim that PDL "develops" professionals has always been a pretty big stretch.
Another day, another Euro-Star talking about moving on to MLS.
This time it's NIKOLAS ANELKA who wants everyone to believe that he's on the verge of sitting down with Ivan Gazidis and working out a deal.
Don Garber should figure out a way to charge these guys for this meaningless twaddle.
Not to be outdone by EA Sports, the guys at Pro Evolution Soccer are offering A FREE DEMO DOWNLOAD of their newest edition.
Now if anyone thinks I'm brave enough to get into the relative merits of the two games, they're nuts. I'd rather do a Rachel Corrie with a bulldozer than get between soccer game aficionados.
But I will note that while the FIFA 2008 demo was universally available, the PES 2008 tryout can't be downloaded in the US.
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Hilarious. I knew you bloggers were good for something.Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 09:12 AM by DonJuego 
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DUDE....they guy who made that is my new (comedic) god. Now going to buy new monitor since I spit so much coffee on my old one it short-circuited.Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 09:35 AM by LoewenBoy 
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That Hitler video hasn't jumpted the shark yet--it's still funny even though this is the fourth variation I've seen. Kinda like that video from the Japanese game show where the guys have to recite an impossible tounge-twister within a few seconds or they get hit in the nads with a mallet! Still funny no matter how many times you've seen it.
Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 10:54 AM by ToMhIlL
Updated 23 Sep 2008 at 12:41 PM by ToMhIlL -
The best iteration was of course Arsenal fans touting their Tottenham counterparts... Check utube.
Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 12:23 PM by Chubby
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That was the first time I had seen that, and it was hilarious.
I think that'll be hilarious on the 100th watching, too.Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 12:52 PM by Glenwood Lane United
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Silly Amerikans. I would be le best player in USA. Put me next to Beckjambon. You don't even have to buy me le salary cap I will buy my own! Jajaja, can I wear le salary beret?
Kisses,
Nikolita SulkPosted 23 Sep 2008 at 12:59 PM by anazarn
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Anelka would hate it playing here. First, he's French. Second, MLS isn't like the mideast payday leagues. It might be the only league on earth that is rougher than the Premier League. Not only are you getting the shit knocked out of you on a weekly basis, you're doing it in 100 degree weather.Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 01:16 PM by FijiUnited
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I loved the video right up until the very end. But I still have room to appreciate it. GO QUAKES!!!
Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 01:27 PM by Tone Capone
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Uhhhhh... that video was so f****ing funny.... btw, Downfall's a great movie if you haven't seen it yet.
LOL!Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 02:24 PM by glennaldo_sf
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hey how's about a hat-tip to the guy that actually created it - bigsoccer's own trickhog.
Posted 23 Sep 2008 at 02:52 PM by dashiel
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