Liam McGrath
SAM BARKER
(Philadelphia Union)
Okay, a lot to discuss this week. Firstly, I didn't know Nowak was having the Union team
take karate lessons, because the first two goals in the game against New England were some form of
ancient martial arts! Great to see players getting their first (of hopefully many more) goals
against what was a really weak, poor, rubbish, crap New England defence.
SAM BARKER
(Philadelphia Union)
So after a crazy few weeks where I've not written anything for MLS UK, I'm stepping up to the plate
to grace you all with my thoughts on the Union. This week there has been absolute outrage, sadness
and despair at the loss of Jordan Harvey; a backbone of our defence.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include players stepping up in Utah, social networking in soccer, tremendous goals
from the opposition, excuses from losing teams and a lengthy streak falling to the rock-bottom
side.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include criticism over pitch dimensions, expansion opponents 'the best medicine' for
poor form, a local derby in the Reserve League, England adopting features from MLS, a debutant
covering Colorado Rapids and the hot streak of a certain Texas side.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include the sack race, needing a break from the team, marketing in soccer, gushing
over a big win, questions about MLS transfer policy and being the second best team in MLS right
now.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include the differences between supported Premiership and MLS teams, impact of
injuries, Boddingtons beverage in San Jose, choice of MLS team, playing up front for Galaxy in FIFA
and looking ahead to the Texas derby.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include the league taking shape, calling out players, a closer look at fringe
players, analysing the Cascadia derby, Beckham's improved performance and a complete turnaround in
Texas.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include Cascadia rivalry, the bad injury to Morales, injury to a loanee from Spurs,
yet more on the Seattle-Portland game, reflection on the big NY-LA clash and the inspirational
Charlie Davies.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include questioning the play-off format, a disappointing week for soccer fans in
Utah, fading optimism, free haircuts and tacos, the crazy weather in Frisco and the reward of
staying up deep into the night to watch an MLS game.
It's that time of the week you've all been waiting for - Diary of an MLS Convert is back,
and the convert have, as usual, got plenty to say this week. Topics covered by supporters of
Western teams include men allowing David Beckham to sleep with their wife, Champions League final,
MLS expansion into other countries, experience vs youth, recovery from horror injuries, Jason
Donovan and a refuse-to-lose mentality.
The Rest
Major League Soccer UK fans, followers and visitors, I'd like to welcome you to a brand new feature
on this very website. Brit Watch will henceforth be a weekly contribution from MLS convert,
Seattle Sounders fan Liam McGrath. Brit Watch runs down the activity of UK talent plying their
trade in MLS, whether it's on the pitch or off it.