Tag Archives: Manchester United
Why I Am Still Avoiding the MLS All Star Game
About a year ago on this site, I wrote an article about why I would not be watching the MLS All Stars face off against Manchester United at Red Bull Arena. In essence, I felt that another meaningless friendly, but … Continue reading
Why I May Skip the All Star Game Tonight
How essential is watching an all star game to being a fan of a sport? That’s the question I am asking myself with the MLS All Star Game later tonight. ESPN2 will be broadcasting MLS All Stars v. Manchester United … Continue reading
What Major League Euro Clubs Do You Want to See on a U.S. Tour?
Earlier this offseason, I posted a poll and question about what EPL teams you would like to see do a tour of the United States. Since then we have seen Barcelona confirm a three-stop tour of the U.S., where they … Continue reading
Barcelona is Coming to America in 2011
Update: Get your DC tickets here. Congratulations D.C, Miami, and Dallas - according to the FC Barcelona website this morning you will have the opportunity to witness the world’s best team in person. The team has announced its summer 2011 … Continue reading
What EPL Clubs Do You Want to See on an American Tour?
As winter settles in and the MLS offseason is in full swing, it is not too soon to plan those warm weather summer tours where international teams play MLS squads. The advantages to both sides are obvious - MLS teams … Continue reading
Americans Holden, Howard and Friedel Shine in England
Two weeks ago American international Jonathan Spector scored twice to lead underdog West Ham United in an upset of Manchester United in the Carling Cup. It was hailed as a young American showing his promise in a critical match. This … Continue reading
Toronto FC Does the Unthinkable: It Listens to Fans
Have you ever questioned rooting for a team? It doesn’t even have to be a soccer team - maybe you watch pro football or baseball, and your hometown/local team is just bad. Because you love the sport and the team, … Continue reading
Manchester United Named MLS All-Star Opponent
The Red Devils are coming. Major League Soccer announced today that Manchester United has been named as the opponent in the annual MLS All-Star Game on July 28 at Reliant Stadium. “Manchester United are among the most recognized and successful … Continue reading
Tactically, the US Need DaMarcus Beasley
The last time many of us saw DaMarcus Beasley, his miss on a corner launched a Brazilian counter-attack that led to the eventual trouncing of the US in the group phase of the Confederations Cup. It was the culmination of … Continue reading
The MLS is a Developmental League. So What?
One of the major complains that many have against the MLS is that it is a developmental league. No American dreams of playing for the San Jose Earthquakes or the Kansas City Wizards – they imagine themselves playing in Italy, … Continue reading