Bradley: First XI (11/26)

FlashMan · Nov 26, 2003

http://www.mlsnet.com/content/03/firstXI1126.html

Northside Rovers · Nov 26, 2003

Its going to be a long off-season.

FlashMan · Nov 26, 2003

Originally posted by Northside Rovers
Its going to be a long off-season.
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It already has been.

I like this one from Sr. Bradley:

9. The Way the Fire lost the Final. I thought the Quakes would score one, maybe two goals against the Fire. But four? Not in my wildest dreams. Not with Zach Thornton in net and Carlos Bocanegra and Jim Curtin in front of him. But San Jose’s finishing was near perfect and absolutely punished the Fire defense for its every mistake. Further, if someone told you the Fire would get: an soft goal, an own goal and a penalty kick, would you ever think they’d lose the game? Really, those are three pretty significant breaks in any soccer game – especially a final – and makes the result even more shocking.
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Makes the game seem even wilder that I thought it was. Well put.

Dr. Wankler · Nov 26, 2003

Anyone have the details on the 2004 Shootout package yet?

As to the column, this surprise...

Originally opined by Jeff Bradley
5. D.C. United making the playoffs. They were the darlings of the pre-season because they made so many moves. But I never liked the chances of Earnie Stewart and Santino Quaranta scoring enough goals for DC to win enough games to make the post-season. So, in a nutshell, I’m actually surprised they did as well as they did.
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is largely because of this surprise...

Originally opined by Jeff Bradley
11. The Galaxy and Crew. This was supposed to be the final, right? The two teams with the most important returnees, the most stability, the most…talent {. . .}And what about the Crew? Is one of their forwards – McBride, Buddle, Cunningham – used as trade bait? And just why did this team come up short?
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The Crew sucking sure had a lot to do with DC making the playoffs. Not arguing or anything... just desparate to be talking about MLS

FlashMan · Nov 26, 2003

Originally posted by Dr. Wankler
Anyone have the details on the 2004 Shootout package yet?
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Seriously. You'd think MLS would have its act together re the Shootout package by now.

By the way, is Dish or Directv better for MLS?