Comments on: MLS – Predictions vs Reality http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015 Daily Analysis of Major League Soccer Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:53:33 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jimmy Choo Shoes http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-29430 Jimmy Choo Shoes Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:43 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-29430 <a href="http://www.christianlouboutinbuy.net/" rel="nofollow">Christian Louboutin</A><a href="http://www.christianlouboutinbuy.net/Jimmy-Choo-Handbags/" rel="nofollow">Jimmy Choo Handbags</A><a href="http://www.christianlouboutinbuy.net/Christian-Louboutin-Pump/" rel="nofollow">discount Christian Louboutin Pump</A><a href="http://www.christianlouboutinbuy.net/Jimmy-Choo-Handbags/" rel="nofollow">discount Jimmy Choo Handbags</A><a href="http://www.christianlouboutinbuy.net/Christian-Louboutin-Boot/" rel="nofollow">Christian Louboutin Boot</A><a href="http://cheapnikeshoes.org" rel="nofollow">cheapnikeshoes.org</A> Christian LouboutinJimmy Choo Handbagsdiscount Christian Louboutin Pumpdiscount Jimmy Choo HandbagsChristian Louboutin Bootcheapnikeshoes.org

]]> By: Alejandro RUiz http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26588 Alejandro RUiz Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:56 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26588 Conde still has another year left. While segares could play in a bigger league, I think his injury problems this year will hurt his chances. While Chicago will have money to play around with once Blanco leaves and with some allocation cash from the Soumare deal. They won't be in a terrible situation to rebuild and maintain at least some of their players. Anyway, what is up with Justin Mapp? Fire fans still can't understand why we gave him a million dollar deal and not someone like Sega or rolfe. Conde still has another year left. While segares could play in a bigger league, I think his injury problems this year will hurt his chances. While Chicago will have money to play around with once Blanco leaves and with some allocation cash from the Soumare deal. They won’t be in a terrible situation to rebuild and maintain at least some of their players.

Anyway, what is up with Justin Mapp? Fire fans still can’t understand why we gave him a million dollar deal and not someone like Sega or rolfe.

]]> By: Chris in Belfast http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26582 Chris in Belfast Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:14:56 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26582 I agree on the speculation around Chicago, but I'd even add a few more players to that list of folks leaving, namely two defenders: Conde and Segares. I feel like Wilman's already got his feet out the door, which is too bad, but he's definitely good enough to play in a bigger league. Gonzo has shown nothing but loyalty to the organization, but I think he has to go to a bigger league as well if he wants consistent playing time with Costa Rica. He's good enough to do it, and I'd be surprised if he didn't. That leaves Chicago's defense looking like Tim Ward, Dasan Robinson, CJ Brown, and Daniel Woolard. That's not actually that bad, but a significant step down from the group that started the year. CJ can't be long for professional soccer, and I guess he gives the Fire a year more at best. Chicago started the year as one of the deepest teams in the league, and once this season is done I'm afraid that most of that depth will be gone. Klopas and Hamlett need to work hard to identify new talent to bring into the squad. I agree on the speculation around Chicago, but I’d even add a few more players to that list of folks leaving, namely two defenders: Conde and Segares.

I feel like Wilman’s already got his feet out the door, which is too bad, but he’s definitely good enough to play in a bigger league. Gonzo has shown nothing but loyalty to the organization, but I think he has to go to a bigger league as well if he wants consistent playing time with Costa Rica. He’s good enough to do it, and I’d be surprised if he didn’t.

That leaves Chicago’s defense looking like Tim Ward, Dasan Robinson, CJ Brown, and Daniel Woolard. That’s not actually that bad, but a significant step down from the group that started the year. CJ can’t be long for professional soccer, and I guess he gives the Fire a year more at best.

Chicago started the year as one of the deepest teams in the league, and once this season is done I’m afraid that most of that depth will be gone. Klopas and Hamlett need to work hard to identify new talent to bring into the squad.

]]> By: Peter C http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26530 Peter C Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:41:20 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26530 Tim: You are correct. I should have labeled the table column as Power Rankings/Predictions. Tim:

You are correct. I should have labeled the table column as Power Rankings/Predictions.

]]> By: Tim http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26524 Tim Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:26:26 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26524 Ives never did predictions. he just did power rankings and there is a huge difference between the two. Ives never did predictions. he just did power rankings and there is a huge difference between the two.

]]> By: eplnfl http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26520 eplnfl Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:36:52 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26520 My thoughts are the same Dan. Each new team to join MLS has increased the excitement and popularity of the league. It's great that the Philly fans will have their own team next year and who among us MLS fans can't wait until the first Northwest Derby! It's time to relax roster spots as you state. Three spots would be fine by me and if the Tv ratings continue to increase this should be within the financial ability of the league with increased revenue. My thoughts are the same Dan. Each new team to join MLS has increased the excitement and popularity of the league. It’s great that the Philly fans will have their own team next year and who among us MLS fans can’t wait until the first Northwest Derby!

It’s time to relax roster spots as you state. Three spots would be fine by me and if the Tv ratings continue to increase this should be within the financial ability of the league with increased revenue.

]]> By: Rex http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26506 Rex Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:31:19 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26506 Dynamo currently have Tally Hall. He's 24 and first year in MLS after a few seasons overseas at Esbjerg FB (Denmark). He has not played an MLS game, but performed well in the Open Cup and CONCACAF. Dynamo currently have Tally Hall. He’s 24 and first year in MLS after a few seasons overseas at Esbjerg FB (Denmark). He has not played an MLS game, but performed well in the Open Cup and CONCACAF.

]]> By: dan http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26503 dan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:44:30 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26503 another thing that is a possibility is that the TOA could join the MLS. If that were the case the teams would have to be a winter league that would not be able to join the MLS until there Stadiums were setup and they have the Finacial backing. they would not be allowed to have an expansion Draft. the winter league would be a Reserve league. another thing that is a possibility is that the TOA could join the MLS. If that were the case the teams would have to be a winter league that would not be able to join the MLS until there Stadiums were setup and they have the Finacial backing. they would not be allowed to have an expansion Draft. the winter league would be a Reserve league.

]]> By: dan http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26501 dan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:39:33 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26501 i am very excited about next year and 2011 with Philadelphia, Portland, and Vancouver coming into the league and maybe 2 more teams by 2012. hopefully the league will raise the salary cap and make the minimum salary 40k. I think the league needs to have 2 spots on the roster that don't count against the roster. At least on of the 2 spots would have to go towards an homegrown Player. So the player would have to be from the USA or Canada. Another thing is keep the SuperDraft but also allow teams to use players from there academy. Academy players would only count against an Academy Cap. I think it would really help the league move forward. i am very excited about next year and 2011 with Philadelphia, Portland, and Vancouver coming into the league and maybe 2 more teams by 2012.

hopefully the league will raise the salary cap and make the minimum salary 40k. I think the league needs to have 2 spots on the roster that don’t count against the roster. At least on of the 2 spots would have to go towards an homegrown Player. So the player would have to be from the USA or Canada. Another thing is keep the SuperDraft but also allow teams to use players from there academy. Academy players would only count against an Academy Cap. I think it would really help the league move forward.

]]> By: dan http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/mls-predictions-vs-reality/7015#comment-26500 dan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:54 +0000 http://www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/?p=7015#comment-26500 Chicago is in the same situation as houston with more question next year. Chicago is in the same situation as houston with more question next year.

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