Montreal inches closer to a MLS expansion bid.

By now we've all seen the lovely quote from MLS commissioner Don Garber yesterday about future league expansion.

"We've had productive conversations with Montreal to be our 19th team," said Garber.

With all the issues going on with the USL/TOA crap you have to think that Montreal owner Joey Saputo is trying to figure out the best way to get his club into the top-tier league instead of a new breakaway league.

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First things first that's Tigre midfielder Matias Gimenez in the picture above. Dressed as a tiger. Holding two live chickens. With a demonic look on his face. In what appears to be the backyard of a meth lab/child abductor's hideout. I have no answers for any of that. I found the picture here.

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Zalaegerszeg Ultras, Hungary

Photo credit: Rasiermesser Kalle on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

Related posts:

1. Photo Daily: Újpest FC Ultras Pyro Display Pyro display by ultras from the Hungarian club, Újpest.

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Graffiti at Estadio Jose Alvalade by Directivo Ultras, Sporting Lisbon supporters' group.

Related posts:

1. Photo Daily: Újpest FC Ultras Pyro Display Pyro display by ultras from the Hungarian club, Újpest....
2. Photo Daily: Shamrock Rovers Ultras Display by ultras of Shamrock Rovers, Ireland.

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Dalla stagione 2010-2011 sarà "operativa" la Tessera del Tifoso. Di cosa parliamo? In sostanza di uno strumento di "fidelizzazione" adottato dalla società che prevede verifiche della Questura attraverso una procedura standard diramata a livello nazionale con direttiva ministeriale. Questo strumento prevede che le società di calcio non possano vendere biglietti a chiunque sia stato condannato, anche in via non definitiva, per reati commessi in occasione o a causa di manifestazione sportive. Click to continue reading...

An ultra of Hungarian side Újpest, belonging to the Viola Fidelity supporters' group. October 30, 2009.

Photo credit: The ever-amazing photoreti on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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1. Photo Daily: Újpest FC Ultras Pyro Display Pyro display by ultras from the Hungarian club, Újpest.

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Hungary vs. Sweden, Puskás Ferenc Stadion, September 5th 2009. Sweden won the 2010 World Cup qualifier 2-1.

Photo credit: photoreti via the Pitch Invasion photo pool.

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1. Photo Daily: NK Maribor Fans Are Lonely Fans in Slovenia look lonely.

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We are officially a club in crisis.

A lackluster AEK missed chance after chance, and it was 0-0 after regular time. Â Then, in the 14th minute of extra time, Thrasyvoulos nicked a goal and they held their lead through the rest of extra time. Â That is it then. Â We are out of the Greek Cup, felled by a Division B team.

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Our series on supporter tifo displays on Pitch Invasion jumps from Northern Ireland to Sweden.

Below is a compilation of displays by supporters of AIK (Allmänna Idrottsklubben). AIK were founded in 1891, and after being one of the dominant forces in the early decades of the Swedish league, have only had sporadic success in recent years.

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It's been awhile since I've done a round-up of links, but as we wait for the MLS Playoffs to start, this is a good time to do some reading:
World Cup in the U.S. could mean $5-Billion Windfall - L.A. Times
Roma's Captain Totti Undergoes Knee Surgery - USA Today
Forget Fergie, A Real refereeing crisis is looming - Graham Poll - The Daily Mail
Rangers and Celtic's barbaric Old Firm bigotry is last thing we need down here: Martin Samuel - The Daily Mail
In Italy the Ultras give the orders - La Gazzetta dello Sport
Bodies of murdered soccer players returned to Colombia - Colombia News
French League Boss defends late decision to call off game despite violence - Canadian Press
Swine Flu strikes Bolton - AFP
Fenerbahce preserves home dominance in derby classic - Today's Zaman
Palermo salvages SuperClasico draw - ESPN Click to continue reading...

Our new series on Pitch Invasion moves all the way from Australia to Northern Ireland, as we look at the growing ultras culture in the IFA Premiership.

Glentoran are the current champions of the league, and their supporters' group Legion 1882 (which references the year the club was founded) was formed just two years ago.

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After years in coaching in Spain and now England, it seems Fabio Capello has turned on his Italian compatriots...or at least is now far enough away to not fear a violent attack from the ultras. At an seminar organized by the Italian FA about the state of calcio, Capello is quoted as saying:

"It's the ultras who give the orders in Italy.

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Once again MiamiSoccerFan.com seems to be the site that gets all the exclusives concerning Soccer in Miami. The site lead by "El Presidente" Pieter Brown of the Miami Ultras has scored yet another interview with Brightstar owner Marcelo Claure who lead the failed Barcelona Miami MLS bid.
Claure graciously answers questions and gives South Florida hope as to its future with MLS and soccer in general. Click to continue reading...

Display by ultras of Shamrock Rovers, Ireland.

Photo credit: albertw on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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1. Photo Daily: Újpest FC Ultras Pyro Display
2. Photo daily July 16 Real Betis ultras
3. Photo daily 06.

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As we mentioned in a previous post MiamiSoccerFan.com finally released the letter that was sent to David Beckham.
It reads as follows:

Dear Mr. Beckham,
We want to tell you about our dream.
We dream of a Major League Soccer team in South Florida.
We ask you to consider Miami / Ft Lauderdale for expansion as the 20th team of Major League Soccer.

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AIK vs. Djurgården. AIK's Black Army with a pyro display. September 28, 2009.

Photo credit: pelle_T on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion Photo Pool.

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1. Photo Daily: Újpest FC Ultras Pyro Display
2. Photo Daily 07.

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South Florida Soccer Fans may be the ones that enticed a group of investors to discuss an MLS team in Miami with Beckham.
A recent conversation among South Florida Soccer fans revealed that some time ago a letter was sent to David Beckham urging him to bring a team to Miami. Letters were also sent to possible investors around the country. Click to continue reading...

Saturday night was last Miami FC game of season and Burrito saw how Miami lose against the Islanders. But the good thing was watching the Miami Ultras. They were loud and they had one hombre with a cowbell who was great! The pinches Ultras also give Burrito's compadre Zach "Beowulf" Kirby the players of the seasons award. Click to continue reading...

Saturday night was last Miami FC game of season and Burrito saw how Miami lose against the Islanders. But the good thing was watching the Miami Ultras. They were loud and they had one hombre with a cowbell who was great! The pinches Ultras also give Burrito's compadre Zach "Beowulf" Kirby the players of the seasons award. Click to continue reading...

Saturday night was last Miami FC game of season and Burrito saw how Miami lose against the Islanders. But the good thing was watching the Miami Ultras. They were loud and they had one hombre with a cowbell who was great! The pinches Ultras also give Burrito's compadre Zach "Beowulf" Kirby the players of the seasons award. Click to continue reading...

The final game of the year is here! ...and to show their level of commitment to South Florida, Miami FC players and staff are willing to shave their heads if fans fill Lockhart Stadium!
When: Saturday Sept 19th 2009 8:00pm
The game: Miami FC vs Puerto Rico Islanders
For every 500 ticket sold, one player will shave his head. Click to continue reading...

The Blues season will end on a disappointing note as they are out of any playoff hopes. A loss and a tie is all they could come up with on their 2 game road trip. Miami Ultras and a few staff met at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus in Coral Gables on Friday night to watch the Charleston Battery vs our Miami FC Blues in a match that was a must win. Click to continue reading...

Attention Miami Soccer Fans! Watch Party time!
As stated on MiamiSoccerFan.com:

"Miami FC will be featured on Fox Soccer Channel one last time this season, Friday at 8 pm. Charleston Battery will host the Blues in a must win for Miami.
Our playoff hopes may be over, but there is still pride to play for.

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It took 8 games for Miami FC to finally win one as they came from behind and scored an important victory over the Austin Aztex at FIU Stadium on Saturday. The fans led by the Miami Ultras came out on a wet night and were rewarded with a stellar performance by Midfielder Brian Shriver who was awarded man of the match. Click to continue reading...

Union Ultra vs Angel City Brigade Super Classico

Union Ultra's and ACB at the L.A. Supporters Super Classico

Well it had been months in the planning and almost never happened thanks to the Evil Empire=A.E.G. who seams to do everything they can to give ALL supporters groups the shaft!

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Earlier today, Maurice Edu, an American who plays his club football for Rangers, sent out the following message over his Twitter account:
Its sad n embarassing that people follow me so they can write racist comments...smh...its '09 people, let's grow up n mature a lil bit
It is sad and embarrassing, and it's also very ignorant and pathetic. Click to continue reading...

Fabio Cannavaro's return to Juventus hasn't exactly been meant with overwhelming joy from the club's more hardcore divisions. Still harboring resentment for the former Juve captain over his departure in the wake of the Calciopoli scandal in 2006, ultras have called him a "false champion" and verbally harassed him at training sessions since his return.

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Hola amigos y amigas! Once again Burrito find tickets, bueno, this time Burrito "borrow" tickets from Uncle Ed's season tickets envelope when the vato wasn't looking so now Burrito will give them away! Yeeehaaa!
So here is the deal... The first carnal who shows up to the Miami Ultras Tailgate for the Saturday September 5th game at FIU Stadium, (drinking usually starts at 6 pm) with a Cow Bell will get 4 free tickets to the game! Click to continue reading...

Yes folks Hulkamania is alive and well! His opponent you ask? He will be wrestling your Property Tax!
Saturday, Sept. 5th Miami FC will play against the Austin Aztex @ FIU Stadium (Season Finale at FIU) There will be a Powerade Pre-Game Parade, Celebrity/Media Game (Uncle Ed will be playing!) and Hulk Hogan! Click to continue reading...

The Blues continue their playoff hunt this Friday August 14th against the Minnesota Thunder 8 pm at Lockhart Stadium! We need all fans in South Florida out there to support Miami FC!
Be sure to get out to the stadium early as the Miami Ultras will be offering free beer starting at 6pm at the Tailgate! Click to continue reading...

via REUTERS

So after days of intense discussions about the state of the Argentinean championship , the AFA finally reached a decision about the start of the country's domestic league. The first game is scheduled for kick off on 21st August (as opposed to the 14th this weekend).

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It's a mouthful folks but we are happy to have him, Gale Agbossoumonde, standout defender for the U.S. Under-20 National Team is a Miami FC player. Cry all you want Rev Fans he's not going to MLS, nope.
Many might say: 'Why did he pick USL?' Well, I don't know the details except that it is a 3 1/2 year deal which will see Gale spend some time here in Miami and then move on to Brazil. Click to continue reading...

This weekend I was a little late to write about the game, suffice to say the Blues came back from what seemed a loss and shocked us with a late goal that sent the fans into a frenzy. The Miami Ultras as always were present as well as a surprisingly loud Southern Legion. I hope they started a trend and will make it to more games. Click to continue reading...

Por Nunn
No tienes ni puta idea de que los mejores ultras del mundo están en Japón.
Piensas en aficionados Reds y te sale el Kop y el You'll never walk alone. Piensas en los mejores ultras del mundo y te vas a Italia, Argentina, España... Pero estás engañado, amigo: bienvenido al universo de los ultras del Urawa Red Diamonds, rojos y mejores que todos ellos (y estas imágenes son sólo del calentamiento del equipo)
Allá en Saitama, donde Txiki Begiristain acabó sus días de futbolista o donde Gasol y amigos ganaron el Mundial de baloncesto, se ubica una masa de japos gritones que ha llevado el concepto 'animación en la grada' a una dimensión difícilmente imaginable. Click to continue reading...

Miami's FIU Stadium would be the likelyhome of any MLS team.
Thought it was all over for Miami when Barcelona withdrew their bid? Maybe, but maybe not....
Official press release:
Miami Supporters Starting MLS DriveSince FC Barcalona gave up on Miami soccer for Major League Soccer the fans in the area have had little to get excited about when it comes to MLS talk. Click to continue reading...