Comments on: Tampa Bay Rowdies v New York Cosmos, 1976: Video

By: Bobby Brandon

Bobby Brandon — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:51:59 +0000

In the case of the Rowdies, the entire brand was purchased from the team’s original owner. You could make the argument that it is a continuation, I won’t, because I don’t care, but you could.

By: This One Guy In Detroit

This One Guy In Detroit — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:32:31 +0000

“No, that 'ostensible reason' only exists in your head.” That's weird. The opening sentence of this post explicitly says: "With all of the recent discussion about the NASL being reformed in the United States, I thought I’d share ... the 1976 NASL game ..." I was being generous by calling it the "ostensible" reason, since it's actually stated outright. Look, I know it annoys you that a lot of people think dredging up the NASL name is dumb, ill-advised, even vaguely embarrassing. But your being annoyed, or worrying about nerds, doesn't make you right -- except for the part where you concede my very point ("they aren't trying to create a link ... apart from the name"). The videos are momentously, stupendously awesome, though.

By: usa2010

usa2010 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:47:58 +0000

No, that “ostensible reason” only exists in your head.

Everyone knows there is no link between old and new leagues; these videos are posted for purposes of nostalgia and as a history lesson, they aren’t trying to create a link where there is none (apart from the name).

Stop being such a pathetic nerd. No one cares about your strawman arguments.

By: tom

tom — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:05:41 +0000

Another difference between then and today is that Rodney Marsh did not appear to be wearing shin guards, which were optional.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:23:35 +0000

Well it was a big deal when an American made a team, was a star on a team. The Sounders were mostly British, but as the team evolved, there were many stars that were US which was very exciting at the time.
Different era, as very few grew up playing soccer.

By: This One Guy In Detroit

This One Guy In Detroit — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:36:33 +0000

Yes, but it’s the ostensible reason for these posts with NASL videos — the idea that there’s some kind of link. And beyond the fact that they show 22 guys on a field kicking a ball, there isn’t.

The new “NASL” has about as much to do with the old one as a “CAT scan” has to do with the creature using the litter box in my basement.

By: james

james — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:01:42 +0000

I grew up a Rowdies fan and was at the game as a 7-year-old.
I loved the Rowdies. Still a huge fan of the World’s game.
Anyone notice the referee’s?
The assistant on the far side is running left? Different than modern referee’s.

By: Kasey

Kasey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:18:03 +0000

I noticed how the commentators kept popping in “Player X, who’s an American”…are they trying to reinforce to th tv audience that the game they are watching won’t turn them into Commies just by watching, reds under the bed folks!!!

By: The Gaffer

The Gaffer — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:23:34 +0000

Davidge, the name is being reformed, but I realize it’s a completely different can of worms.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

By: dan

dan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:11:44 +0000

i was born in 1983 so i was far away from being around.