[mplsTOON]

the title says it all.

I am in need of, and I do not believe I am asking this, an MLS "soccer" team to follow in the EPL offseason.

What do I know of the MLS? In one word: pedestrian. In a few words: It can't hold a candle to the Glory days of the NASL, can it?

Am I biased? I will be the first to admit that I think the MLS is shite, but I am more than willing to give it the benefit of my doubt.

Geographic recommendations are welcome, both near and far, and in that case I wil let you know that I am a season ticket holder to the USL Div Whatever team the Minnesota Thunder.

One team I will rule out straightaway without a good reason are the LA Galaxy. Beckham=overrated IMO, but I may be convinced and am open to, and by, a damn good argument for it...And if Chicago sign Zidane, the same applies.

So, to shorten and conclude this long rant: Whom shall I support this season? Any and all recommendations are welcome.

Note: that it will be a rabid and often ludicrious farce of a following but what the hell, its better to jump in full head first and ride the ups and downs than test the milk toast waters and be drug to and fro' by the glory hunting tides of success innit?

[tigerdave]

Originally Posted by mplsTOON

the title says it all.

I am in need of, and I do not believe I am asking this, an MLS "soccer" team to follow in the EPL offseason.

What do I know of the MLS? In one word: pedestrian. In a few words: It can't hold a candle to the Glory days of the NASL, can it?

Am I biased? I will be the first to admit that I think the MLS is shite, but I am more than willing to give it the benefit of my doubt.

Geographic recommendations are welcome, both near and far, and in that case I wil let you know that I am a season ticket holder to the USL Div Whatever team the Minnesota Thunder.

One team I will rule out straightaway without a good reason are the LA Galaxy. Beckham=overrated IMO, but I may be convinced and am open to, and by, a damn good argument for it...And if Chicago sign Zidane, the same applies.

So, to shorten and conclude this long rant: Whom shall I support this season? Any and all recommendations are welcome.

Note: that it will be a rabid and often ludicrious farce of a following but what the hell, its better to jump in full head first and ride the ups and downs than test the milk toast waters and be drug to and fro' by the glory hunting tides of success innit?

Well, geographically you'd support Chicago. However, I'm a Houston fan and I live in Oregon. I got hooked with Brian Ching's bike to beat DC United in the regular season. They play good football, sometimes grind out results, and though they're the defending MLS champs, you might be able to avoid the label of trophy hunter or a plastic because they only moved from San Jose last year and you're a new fan.

They're a cardiac bunch, really. Beat DC United as I said before. Beat Fake Chivas in the two-legged knockout on a header by Ching in the 90+2 of the second leg. Equalized in the championship in the 114th minute. And perhaps the most compelling argument of all, King Kenny's boy plays for 'em!

My argument is wholly biased based on my allegiance, but hell. That's the best speech I can make.

[Howard Zinn]

Been here, done this.


I support a club that doesn't exist yet, so it's kind of difficult to make an argument for them.

[Dirt McGirt]

Don't pick DC United whatever you do.

[ToonUSA]

Originally Posted by mplsTOON

One team I will rule out straightaway without a good reason are the LA Galaxy. Beckham=overrated IMO, but I may be convinced and am open to, and by, a damn good argument for it...And if Chicago sign Zidane, the same applies.

Your hate is delicious.

Support Toronto you're close enough to the Candians.

[BayernWake]

DC U-NI-TED, clapclap, clapclapclapclap

That's my first choice. Here's what immediately comes to mind whenever I think of the MLS clubs (and if I'd support them if I didn't have a team).

CD Chivas USA- The Mexican club. If you like Mexico, this club's for you.
Colorado Rapids- New colors, new logo, new look. Unfortunately, they play at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, and I work at Dick's and hate it there. Bastards. Other than that, they're uninteresting.
FC Dallas- Something about their fans that irk me. And to me, Texas and soccer don't mix.
Houston Dynamo- Orange kits are reserved for Holland.
LA Galaxy- I really have nothing against the Gals.
Real Salt Lake- Still a stupid name. Does Utah have a lot of Spanish history or something?
Chicago Fire- Despite the hilarious name (think: New Orleans Katrinas), I wouldn't be interested.
Columbus Crew- This is probably the only other MLS team I could support. I just like the colors and the name...and the stadium.
DC United- Coolest name, coolest uniforms, coolest colors, most passionate fans (all personal opinions).
Kansas City Wizards- Boooooooooooooring.
New England Revolution- I hate Red Sox fans. Other than that, a good choice.
Red Bull New York- aka Commercialism FC. I hate what Red Bull did to Salzburg's club...don't like them in NY either.
Toronto FC- Toronto freaking LOVES the beautiful game. Glad they got a team.

Anyway, if I were you I'd support DCU, the Crew, or the Revs.

[colinh9]

Support the Metrostars(Red Bulls)

They are just as frustrating as Newcastle.

If I were new to the league I'd go for Toronto.

[JaredSS07]

Originally Posted by BayernWake

Chicago Fire- Despite the hilarious name (think: New Orleans Katrinas), I wouldn't be interested.

Great park, great city, great jerseys... mediocre team. They get the shaft by their owners (AEG) who are more concerned with LA. When it comes to MLS names the Fire is better than anything but United.

So since you are a Newcastle fan and used to dealing with mediocracy and poor ownership, the Fire is the team for you.

[Dirt McGirt]

Support the Galaxy. You'll have more fun when you fly in to LA for games. Plus any team that ToonUSA likes must be good.

[ToonUSA]

Originally Posted by Jaypro

Support the Galaxy. You'll have more fun when you fly in to LA for games. Plus any team that ToonUSA likes must be good.

You betcha.

You still coming down this summer for a few games Jaypro? I've been trying to get tickets to Chelsea, but that game hasn't gone on individual sale.