Comments on: Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Week 18

By: Derek

Derek — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:20:58 +0000

Looking at those attendance numbers it’s even more obvious what a foolish move it was to pull out of Florida after 2001. You have to go more than halfway up the list to DC at over 15,000 per game to find numbers that aren’t just marginally better than what the Fusion were pulling in in 2001. And the Fusion were just starting to really gain support and grow the fan base. In the 8 seasons since then, probably a few a which would have included titles from the Ray Hudson led team, you know we’d be getting AT LEAST 15K down here. Bring MLS back to us Garber!!

By: Jammer

Jammer — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:23:46 +0000

KC also misses Espinoza of Honduras.

By: Enrique

Enrique — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:52:06 +0000

Well said.

By: eplnfl

eplnfl — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:41:01 +0000

Footyfan, I could say something clever like if you could read you would know the headline story the US Men’s team has made, but I’m bigger then that. So, I’ll ask instead what deep seated fear do you have about the achievement of soccer in the United States at all levels. Why must you go to bed each night hoping for the MLS to fail and the USMNT not to reach the World Cup. Why does the Stars and Stripes becoming a socer power make your stomach turn so much.

Answering those questions may find the way to happiness in your life.

By: DC Lee

DC Lee — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:26:48 +0000

Hey Footyfan…so irrelevant that you are on an MLS blog throwing out stupid comments for what. So you can bask in your hard headed closed minded thoughts. Hate to break it to you but soccer in America is here to stay and is only going to get stronger and better as this country becomes more and more diverse. The MLS will get more teams and hopefully open up the checkbook a little bit but not to fast.

By: Footyfan

Footyfan — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:24:50 +0000

Front page story? Hahahaha! You wish. The game is still irrelevant in the usa and always will be. Get a clue

By: eplnfl

eplnfl — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:18:55 +0000

A rare but necessary home win for the Fire. Not a bad crowd given the conflict with USMNT, McBride injury, poor weather, and a the Gold Cup Semi-final drawing $$$$$ off this Thursday. Even more impressive was that Blanco sat on the bench for Chicago until the 2nd half. With both big names out the Fire played even until Blanco was put in. The Fire have great depth and sometimes you get the impression they wait for pure talent to take over and lack effort. They have seemed to play quite well when they know a star is out and and a big effort is needed by all.

Given the economy and the other soccer available both in person and on tv and the web MLS is not bad. With the increased media attention soccer has become a front page story in sports this summer. Increased coverage will follow especially as the economy picks up. A few more big houses can be expected with the Beckham effect over the next few weeks.

All in all a good time for the MLS in my book.