Just nitpicking here but I made a small ajustment to the Metro Crest that I think makes it more "even". See if you can tell... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1296161&size=lg
Originally, the empty quadrant had a block lettered "M" in it and "MetroStars" was not accross the front. I liked that one better but I guess they did not feel that the crest would brand without the team name on it.
The centered ball ties the bottom of the shield together. Nice job. the problem withthe current is that the lower red panel looks empty -- as in 'nobdy's home.' Onthe other hand, if you stick something in the panel, the design becomes to busy. Your solution is simple; the best usually are.