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Building a Fan Base in New Expansion Teams: Peter Wilt Talks Indianapolis Soccer Part 3
Former Chicago Fire GM Peter Wilt discusses the ins-and-outs of building a new fan base for an expansion team. Who are they? What are the growing demographics? How do we reach them? In particular, Peter addresses the process of bringing an NASL team to Indianapolis. If you’re in the Indy …
To Cap or Not to Cap a Multi-National; & Bobby Convey Re-Invents Himself
The guys discuss the “cap him now” craze going on with US National team fans. Should we cap every multi-national player who shows potential? Is it necessary? Nagbe, Gyau, Movisiyan, Mwanga, Meara? And we all smile as Bobby Convey re-invents himself from Mr. Grumpypants to Mr. Sense of Humor. On …
Gomez v Wondolowski for Nats; The Dickens Cider Co & Juventus Cheerleaders
Today’s show goes off the beaten path in the “short topics” segment as the guys continue to review the beginning of the MLS season and: >Discuss Wondolowski vs Herculez Gomez for the US National Team >Seattle Sounders Looking Good Despite CCL Loss to Santos >Portland Loses to New England (Really)? …
Philly Dumps LeToux; Borislow a Magic-Jackass; Kris Boyd the Right DP for Portland?
Brett and Derek discuss: 1. Philly’s/Nowak’s assertion that they’re building “for the future” 2. The demise (at least for now) of Women’s Professional Soccer–will it really come back? 3. Did the Timbers get a good deal signing Kris Boyd as a designated player? 4. Nyarko wants to play for the …
Time to Ditch Major League Soccer “Discovery Rights” Rules? w Simon Allen
The guys finish the discussion about Kenny Cooper’s departure and Gavin Wilkinson’s unfortunate words, and then take on Etienne Barbara’s complaints regarding the MLS “Discovery Rights” rules that he thinks has the Montreal Impact offering him an unfair wage. On The Straight Red Card.
Tim Ream “Sucks”? Donovan Rocks EPL; Cooper Lacks “Maturity”; w/ Simon Allen
The guys continue there discussion with World Wide Soccer’s Simon Allen on whether Tim Ream can make it in the Premiership; Landon Donovan’s performance with Everton; how George John will fair on loan with West Ham; is Kenny Cooper too “immature” and not “hard-nosed” enough for the Portland Timbers? Should …
Lebron James & Liverpool, & PTI on the Timbers Opener on TSRC
Brett and Derek discuss: Lebron James buys a chunk of Liverpool FC (why should we care?) The (PTI) Pardon the Interruption (Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornheiser) coverage of the Portland Timbers Opener (there was coverage, really? why should we care?) The growth of the sport of soccer amongst NBA and NFL …
Was Trading Dax McCarty a Big Mistake for the Timbers? w/ Michael Orr of Cascadia FM
(part 2) The guys also talk with “Mao’s Football Show” radio host Michael Orr about: Peter Lowry’s Move to Portland Adam Moffat’s Impact Manager John Spencer’s Influence on the Team Will the Timber’s make the Playoffs And yes, that whole Dax McCarty Thing [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTXjGHNWVfk"]YouTube – Was Trading Dax McCarty a …
Will Kenny Cooper Rebound at Portland? w/ Cascadia FM’s Michael Orr
(part 1) The guys and Michael Orr (host of Mao’s Football Show on Cascadia FM) Preview the Portland Timber’s season and discuss: Kenny Cooper’s return to MLS Troy Perkins regaining form Darlington Nagbe’s Potential Impact Bright Dike’s Injury Status Colombian International, Jorge Perlaza’s Chances of Signing with the Timbers [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXkBXz5yN7g"]YouTube …
Will the NY Cosmos be the 20th Team? The Pacific Rivalries with MLS Editor Jonah Freedman
The discussion on this day focused on: 1. Will NY Cosmos be the 20th team in 2013? 2. Looking forward to the 2011 Pacific Rivalries between Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland. Hope you had a great Turkey Day. Gobble. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkQPxx4PIY"]YouTube – Will the New York Cosmos be the 20th MLS Team …
