Clint Dempsey.

[taconinja]

What I mean is that surely we should of been a bit more high profile when we signed Beasley and Reyna, and Sat TV has been going for over 20 years.

I am typing a bit too quick.

ESPN has only regularly shown Premier League games for the last three seasons. Had to have Fox Soccer before to watch any at all, though it is increasingly inexpensive in cable "sports channel" packages.

Soccer is currently blowing right the fuck up over here, at all levels. Even MLS is doing quite well.

Cheers for that I always thought ESPN (US) had being showing the Premier League for a lot longer.

God no. The contortions I had to go through to watch anything but a World Cup match or the occasional friendly against Brazil or Mexico was completely stupid.

 

[MSP]

What I mean is that surely we should of been a bit more high profile when we signed Beasley and Reyna, and Sat TV has been going for over 20 years.

I am typing a bit too quick.

ESPN has only regularly shown Premier League games for the last three seasons. Had to have Fox Soccer before to watch any at all, though it is increasingly inexpensive in cable "sports channel" packages.

Soccer is currently blowing right the fuck up over here, at all levels. Even MLS is doing quite well.

MLS football is now the third most attended sport in the USA, overtaking Ice Hockey and Basketball.

I doubt that would be a case if those two would be played on stadiums though.

 

[taconinja]

ESPN has only regularly shown Premier League games for the last three seasons. Had to have Fox Soccer before to watch any at all, though it is increasingly inexpensive in cable "sports channel" packages.

Soccer is currently blowing right the fuck up over here, at all levels. Even MLS is doing quite well.

MLS football is now the third most attended sport in the USA, overtaking Ice Hockey and Basketball.

I doubt that would be a case if those two would be played on stadiums though.

Not likely as basketball and hockey are rather regional while European football is spreading.

 

[Flying in a Blue Dream]

MLS football is now the third most attended sport in the USA, overtaking Ice Hockey and Basketball.

I doubt that would be a case if those two would be played on stadiums though.

Not likely as basketball and hockey are rather regional while European football is spreading.

Hockey (marginal at the best of times) and Basketball ( I wouldn't say that is regional) also play twice as many games, and are still losing out. Remember not all MLS teams have NFL size stadiums, i.e., Portland Timbers and I'd venture to say that the Timbers are more popular than the Portland Trailblazers (1977 NBA champs).

The only sport in the US that has close to the passion that the PL has is American 'College' Football.

Baseball is waning and football is growing it's summertime and the livin' is easy.

 

[ob]

No. Theres a difference between scoring a few goals and improving a title winning team

This

 

[Barcon]

It's a toss up for me between Dempsey, and Donovan as to who I would like to smash in the face with a hockey stick the most.

What a Canadian thing to say.

Nah, Canadians are pretty passive. They usually reserve that kind of behavior for baby harp seals.<br /><br />-- Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:38 am --<br /><br />

It's a toss up for me between Dempsey, and Donovan as to who I would like to smash in the face with a hockey stick the most.

What a Canadian thing to say.

Terry Dunfield didn't help us that much either.

Dunfield is playing here in the MLS for Toronto FC now.

 

[taconinja]

I doubt that would be a case if those two would be played on stadiums though.

Not likely as basketball and hockey are rather regional while European football is spreading.

Hockey (marginal at the best of times) and Basketball ( I wouldn't say that is regional) also play twice as many games, and are still losing out. Remember not all MLS teams have NFL size stadiums, i.e., Portland Timbers and I'd venture to say that the Timbers are more popular than the Portland Trailblazers (1977 NBA champs).

The only sport in the US that has close to the passion that the PL has is American 'College' Football.

Baseball is waning and football is growing it's summertime and the livin' is easy.

Yeah, I was struggling for how to put into clear terms the situation basketball faces. It has pockets of strong support all around the country, but the pro game is very dependent on having a winning team unless you're in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles. The college game is only really a big deal for three weeks a year mostly for betting purposes.

 

[sergiokun]

Losing out on Hazard and RVP looking less likley, what do you think of Dempsey?

Proven in the Prem, quick, and an eye for goal. ??

No thanks

 

[Ray78]

Liverpool are meant to be sniffing around if you believe the papers.

 

[Bluethemaway]

Liverpool are meant to be sniffing around if you believe the papers.

If he goes to Liverpool he`ll end up in the England squad;)

 

[Ray78]

Liverpool are meant to be sniffing around if you believe the papers.

If he goes to Liverpool he`ll end up in the England squad;)

A shoe-in! Looks like Woy is looking for instant cash for his retirement fund judging by his selection policy.

 

[Mad 4 It]

I heard the boot boy from Liverpool will now be joining the England squad as cover for Johnson! Why the fuck has Richards not been called up. I rate Kelly but WTF is Woy doing. What a fucking joke and complete sham. If Bebe is English hell be next in line for a call up.

 

[mancincali]

To the canadian who said he can't decide who'd you like to smash more dempsey or donovan.. you sound a bit bitter over previous international games mate :P

Don't get me wrong tho...both come off as coonts xD

 

[alky313]

I'm sure Dempsey and Donovan will shit all over Canada later anyway.

 

[mancincali]

Cheers for that I always thought ESPN (US) had being showing the Premier League for a lot longer.

Yeah not the case. I'm sure there had been a lot more fans if they had been showing it. Americans for the past few decades have only cared for american sports. It was only 4 years ago when I was flipping through the channels did I see a beautiful sport "english football" on the telly while watching stevie ireland net for city did I become a city fan, a fan of the sport to be more specific. The increased coverage of a dempsey like signing right now would blow city up. I already here new fan boys at my public place of work touting themselves as "city" fans. There prolly chelsea fans by now though hahaha... I despair.<br /><br />-- Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:05 am --<br /><br />

I'm sure Dempsey and Donovan will shit all over Canada later anyway.

We always do! Haha nothing like revving up a peaceful canucks.. you're aware we love our northern brothern...eh? EH!? :)

 

[PUTTYBLUE]

In the papers today that Liverpool could go for Dempsey and they reckon they could get him for 4 mill!!

4 mill ??? Bargain for that!!! Wants Champions League would be a great sqaud member if he would go for that?

 

[Cajun4689]

I would definitely buy a Dempsey jersey ASAP if signed.

He is the most advantageous American to sign as of now.

 

[Barcon]

To the canadian who said he can't decide who'd you like to smash more dempsey or donovan.. you sound a bit bitter over previous international games mate :P

Don't get me wrong tho...both come off as coonts xD

I'm not Canadian and couldn't give a toss about either of those two narional teams, just hate both those twats.<br /><br />-- Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:34 pm --<br /><br />

I'm sure Dempsey and Donovan will shit all over Canada later anyway.

I bet they couldn't point it out on a map though. ; )

 

[edgecroft]

I bet they couldn't point it out on a map though. ; )

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZE0TuKTpo4[/youtube]

 

[Bellamyend]

I got pelters on here last year for suggesting we sign Freddie Ljungberg..

How this thread hasn't been pulled is beyond me