7-5-2004: If I did have a tumor, I'd name it Marla

JMU Soccer! · Jul 5, 2004

Euro '04 winner bewilders Nicol - Boston Herald

Quang Lam's The Week Ahead - KC Star (Freddy in KC)

Editorial: Dome better train for soccer matches - San Antonio Express News

The Naked Truth on Women's Hoops - Chicago Sports Review (Major League Soccer has "thrived"?????? Wow, we're making it!)

Timbers earn Open Cup game against MLS's Earthquakes - AP

Stars' Gaven Outdoing Adu - NY Post (nice headline)

Colorado vs New England

Cannon, Rapids blank Revolution - Daily Camera
Rapids start fireworks early - Rocky Mountain News
Persistence pays off for newest addition - Denver Post
Cannon, Rapids shut down Revs - Boston Herald
New formation, old results - Boston Globe

Galaxy vs. Earthquakes

Galaxy's Ruiz Is Double Trouble - LA Times
Healthy Ruiz paces Galaxy - Press Enterprise
Ruiz scores twice as Galaxy beats 'Quakes - AP
MLS Game Summary - San Jose at Los Angeles - Sports Network
Ruiz, Galaxy back on top - LA Daily News

Furia Yanqui · Jul 5, 2004

JMU Soccer! said:

Euro '04 winner bewilders Nicol - Boston Herald

Yes, Greece plays defensive soccer--even Eric wynalda and Giorgio Chinaglia would agree on that. But for Steve Nicol of all people to complain about soccer that is not "attractive" enough for him ... Playing an MLS Cup final, at home, in front of a capacity crowd, his Revs bunkered like Wimbledon on a visit to Old Trafford.

Nobody who gives Joey Franchino the captain's armband can ever complain about another team not playing attractive soccer.
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jri · Jul 5, 2004

Furia Yanqui said:

JMU Soccer! said:

Euro '04 winner bewilders Nicol - Boston Herald

Yes, Greece plays defensive soccer--even Eric wynalda and Giorgio Chinaglia would agree on that. But for Steve Nicol of all people to complain about soccer that is not "attractive" enough for him ... Playing an MLS Cup final, at home, in front of a capacity crowd, his Revs bunkered like Wimbledon on a visit to Old Trafford.

Nobody who gives Joey Franchino the captain's armband can ever complain about another team not playing attractive soccer.
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You are absolutely right on all counts....
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Goodsport · Jul 5, 2004

More Galaxy vs. Earthquakes

Galaxy star beats, angers Earthquakes - San Jose Mercury News[/QUOTE]

okcomputer · Jul 5, 2004

Furia Yanqui said:

JMU Soccer! said:

Euro '04 winner bewilders Nicol - Boston Herald

Yes, Greece plays defensive soccer--even Eric wynalda and Giorgio Chinaglia would agree on that. But for Steve Nicol of all people to complain about soccer that is not "attractive" enough for him ... Playing an MLS Cup final, at home, in front of a capacity crowd, his Revs bunkered like Wimbledon on a visit to Old Trafford.

Nobody who gives Joey Franchino the captain's armband can ever complain about another team not playing attractive soccer.
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That is 100% correct. That final was unwatchable because of Nicol's tactics. In my opinion, all this boring, tactical play you see now in MLS is in part because people saw how far it got the revs that year. Thats why there are so many ties in the league now.
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PZ · Jul 5, 2004

Goodsport said:

More Galaxy vs. Earthquakes

Galaxy star beats, angers Earthquakes - San Jose Mercury News
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I'll agree that Stott was very inconsistant with his calls, but it went both ways.

Stevedm · Jul 6, 2004

JMU Soccer! said:

Euro '04 winner bewilders Nicol - Boston Herald
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Shocker, winning bewilders Nicol!!! I am not surprised by that based on Nicol one pronged offense. I think I would eat two day old Gumbo thats been out in the sun than watch that crap New England calls soccer.