Theo and Danleigh Borman. Pre-Re-Entry Draft.
After testing the market for a potential sale of its MLSE assets, The Ontario Teachers' Pension
Plan recently decided to take the sports and "entertainment" monolith off the market. Funny that
four flailing sports teams without a major trophy (sorry NutCan) between them couldn't tempt a
multi-billionaire.
Philadelphia Union declined contract options for midfielder Stefani Miglioranzi and goalkeeper
Chase Harrison, leaving each out of contract and available for election in Major League Soccer's
Re-Entry Draft.
Miglioranzi, 34, is one of two remaining Union originals selected in the Expansion Draft in
November 2009, along with Sebastien Le Toux.
Soon to be heading in the same directionToronto FC got into the holiday shopping
mood on Tuesday with the acquisition of defender Jeremy Hall. The 23-year old Florida native
arrives from FC Dallas after previous MLS stops with Portland and New York. Primarily a right back,
Hall was the 11th overall pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft and provides The Reds with a little more
depth on the corners of their back line.
Totally copied promo pic from LA Galaxy official website
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUTBOL!?!?!
Sorry. Couldn't resist. The overwhelming hype generated by the promotional engines of MLS, Red
Bull, and AEG for today's match-up between the Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls swept me
away.
Oh wow. It's like N'Sync became a new footie-themed boy band called the Backpass Boys. Obviously
Danleigh Borman is the Justin Timberlake of the bunch but when it comes to who is the Joey Fatone
I'm out of answers. You know what would make them really bump though? A posse cut remix by Youri
Djorkaeff featuring the ESC on hypeman duty.
You know when you head down to the Four Corners and you stand on that one spot so you're in
Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico all at once?
That's how far Omar Cummings was inside the penalty area when he was tripped by Albert Celades
just inside the hour mark of the Colorado Rapids' match against the Red Bulls on Saturday in East
Rutherford, N.
Remember when I said that it was MLS Cup or bust for New York this year? Well
folks, that sentiment should be felt now more than ever. Erik Soler made a huge splash this
afternoon in anticipation to their clash with Houston by trading away Tony Tchani,
Danleigh Borman, and a first round draft pick in 2012 for five-time MLS Best XI
midfielder Dwayne De Rosario.
After it was announced that five starters from their first game against Seattle would missing on
their trip to Columbus, Hans Backe was forced to put together a makeshift lineup that would
severely test New York's depth. Even with all these changes, the Red Bulls still managed to get a
result in enemy territory, a sign that perhaps this team has what it takes to be championship
caliber.
Well, at least I know the latter part for sure. Seriously, what the hell was Don Garber
thinking? But I'm getting ahead of myself here; we still have two games to break down...
New York got its first taste of MLS competition yesterday when they took on the Chicago Fire in
two separate games.
I just got a look at a few of the highlights from last night's match, and my first reaction was,
"Damn, we have the best back up keeper in the league."Â Greg Sutton was playing
out of his mind in the second half making some huge saves including a double save of a close shot
and the impending bicycle kick.
I slept 12 hours last night, and I still feel like crap. But the cure?! Seeing Red! and our 10th
Episode Anniversary, featuring the one and only Shep Messing!
Lots of show highlights, including:
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- Sheps scathing thoughts on Dane Richards (you would think he was a part of
our show with that kind of rant!
Welcome to game 1! We are dealing with some injuries, starting up to 2 rookies, and are
beginning our season a week ahead of everyone else. Good times.
The Cows are in town, headed by Schelotto, Moreno and Gaven.
