bad,bad,bad for MLS those friendlies.

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by Mstars96, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. Mstars96

    Mstars96 Member

    Jul 13, 2003
    NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    4-1 in NE, 4-1 in LA, 7-0 in Seattle, this makes the league look really bad, while Chivas playing a good game against RM (0-0 first half), are those games necessary? money wise I would say yes but is it worth it? Back wort steps to convince so called Eurosnobs fans and non MLS fans.We can't learn anything with results like that, time to take a break from playing the best in the world until we get a little better because this is embarrassing, bring middle of the table english teams.
     
  2. triplet1

    triplet1 BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 25, 2006
    I actually thought Seattle played very well in the first half. Yes, they were down 0-1, but they created chances and certainly looked like they belonged. But wholesale changes for the second half created a horror show.
     
  3. ripsaa

    ripsaa New Member

    Jun 1, 2009
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    As much as I wish MLS to get better, its so embarrssing to see how horrible MLS is compared to top flight teams. I've said it before, until MLS gets rid of the salary cap (which will also attract tv rating and fans) MLS will never be taken serious, so so sad.:(
     
  4. GMan Eric

    GMan Eric Member

    Aug 28, 2000
    The Brougham End
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Dear MLS,

    Sorry for that shit-show in the 2nd half, and all the damage that's been done long term for a bit of short term greed at the box office for one game. That last 45 minutes is what's going to be remembered by all those glory hunters, not that we were actually competitive with our first team. 7-0 doesn't lie, no matter who you run out there.

    Taylor Graham and Zach Scott v. Wayne Rooney = no hope.

    Sincerely,
    ECS

    P.S. I and many others skipped this ca$h grab.
     
  5. jond

    jond Member+

    Sep 28, 2010
    Club:
    Levski Sofia
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just wait till saturday.:D

    Both Berbatov and Chicharito are expected to play. It'll get worse, and on espn to boot.
     
  6. gsryank

    gsryank Member

    Apr 23, 2011
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  7. athletics68

    athletics68 Member+

    Dec 12, 2006
    San Diego & San Jose
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Don't forget West Brom 3-Portland 2, Bolton 2-Houston 0. Then again you also have Sporting 0-Newcastle 0, San Jose 2-West Brom 1, and Philly 1-Everton 0. So at least 3 MLS squads have had respectable friendlies against EPL sides so far.
     
  8. evilmonkeycmand

    Jun 29, 2011
    North Carolina
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Don't forget the USL! Tampa Bay 1 Bolton 0. Obviously Tampa > Houston :D
     
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  9. Sempuukyaku

    Sempuukyaku Member+

    Apr 30, 2002
    Seattle, WA
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS fans who love to pretty themselves up in the mirror every summer for these Euro teams in these COMPLETELY MEANINGLESS friendlies are cute. Did any of my boys have any injuries tonight? No? Sweet. Time to move on to shit that matters, like CCL action next week.
     
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  10. whatareyoulookingat

    Jun 11, 2008
    Durham
    I'm always surprised how seriously MLS fans take these 'friendly' matches, there are odd results all the time in pre season matches in england, it doesn't mean anything.
     
  11. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This.
     
  12. vividox

    vividox Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 10, 2005
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    [sarcasm]

    KC beat Man U 2-1 last year and tied Newcastle 0-0 last night. Being that we have an unbeaten record against EPL teams, we are obviously the class of the league.

    [/sarcasm]
     
  13. DoctorD

    DoctorD Member+

    Sep 29, 2002
    MidAtlantic
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Most serious MLS fans don't take them seriously - or don't take anything that happens in the second half seriously. Unfortunately most Americans who claim to follow soccer hold MLS to a higher standard than any overseas team.

    Plus its another excuse for internet posters to call for more spending on players without a corresponding increase in ticket prices.
     
  14. gamekid2k

    gamekid2k Member

    Aug 2, 2010
    Dallas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I say blame the grass! Don't accommodate those Euro team, force them to play in syn grass and let them suffer.
     
  15. M

    M Member+

    Feb 18, 2000
    Via Ventisette
    Then they wouldn't come, of course. And just as of course, that would make some folks around here happy now that a few MLS teams have been tonked around. Funny how these types of thread didn't get started after last year's KC win against Man Utd in an equally meaningless pre-season kickabout.
     
  16. evangel

    evangel Member+

    Apr 12, 2007
    At least that might mean that Man Utd will come in heavily overconfident to the All-Star game.
     
  17. GMan Eric

    GMan Eric Member

    Aug 28, 2000
    The Brougham End
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Uh, Evans did his hamstring again -- that's why he came out so soon after coming on, so no we didn't get out injury-free.
     
  18. pupusa3000

    pupusa3000 Member

    May 15, 2001
    East Bay Area
    All these friendlies show is that MLS teams only have one team. Once the changes come these Euro teams have enough quality for 2 different teams almost.

    IMHO, it wasn't very cool of MANU to run up the Seattle score, but what can you do?
     
  19. MLS1FAN

    MLS1FAN Member+

    May 11, 2004
    Miami Beach,FL
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Most MLS fans take it seriously because they LOVE their domestic league and there is nothing wrong with that and all credit should be given to Seattle fans for showing up and supporting their club when playing these European Super clubs. To have pride in your team or league is not a crime, but what I think bothers or frustrates most MILS fans regarding these friendlies is the image the World will take home of our league from these lopsided friendlies matches. Our domestic league has improved over the years and it's noticeable in the first half of these friendlies with our first team on the field, but these types of losses over shadows the progress made and hurt's the leagues image and could prevent players from signing with our league in the future.

    The fact that in England during pre-season these matches are often lopsided is irrelevant when the MLS isn't in pre-season and their teams are getting the shellacking. The MLS and their true fans use these friendlies matches to measure their level and growth against European top teams and leagues. All is not bad, I saw these games and our first teams were very competitive with these European clubs, but where we tapper off was with our second team in the second half of these games.

    The only way to fix this issue is for MLS owners to open their wallets a bit more to allow better talent to come into the league or allow up to 6 DP's per team, the Manchester United and Real Madrid's of the world are good only because they are able to buy better talent and if we are competitive on a budget as we are now, just wait until the league up the cap 10 to 15%.
     
  20. hykos1045

    hykos1045 Member

    May 10, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Independence
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So when the MLS loses big, it's bad and it's all over Fox Sports Radio about how this guy and that guy got a hat trick. However, the UNION squad beats Everton-in-training, and there's not a word of it? Why? because evidently, FRIENDLIES DON'T MATTER all of a sudden. So then why do they matter if we lose?

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KRGj-6Gslc"]‪stewie phillies won‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]
     
  21. canyonvue

    canyonvue Member

    Sep 1, 2010
    Salt Lake City
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    You guys worry too much, and you worry too much what others think of this league. Who cares!

    BTW, RSL realized the value of friendlies wasn't worth it long ago. It's been #TrophiesNotFriendlies for the past two years.
     
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  22. Eric B

    Eric B Member

    Feb 21, 2000
    the LBC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's because some people around here get worked up about what people like you think of our league, instead of the proper attitude of not being willing to piss on you if you were on fire.
     
  23. M

    M Member+

    Feb 18, 2000
    Via Ventisette
    I agree completely :p
     
  24. Sempuukyaku

    Sempuukyaku Member+

    Apr 30, 2002
    Seattle, WA
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's stretching it. He was pulled out right away as a precautionary move to ensure that there's nothing serious.
     
  25. WhiteStar Warriors

    Mar 25, 2007
    St.Pete/Krakow
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's funny because if the results were other way around MLS fans would be celebrating beating powerhouse teams.
     

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