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Atlanta's MLS team
Posted on 7/10/14 at 12:09 am
Posted on 7/10/14 at 12:09 am
I'm fairly new to soccer. My sister played it all the way to a college scholarship, but I never really invested time in learning about it.
I decided to follow this World Cup pretty closely and was blown away with how amazing the sport can be.
With that said I tried to find a European club to follow, but couldn't really connect with any of them.
So what I'm basically asking is-- Is the MLS good to follow? Since Atlanta is my hometown I figured it would be easy to find a reason to support the team when it gets here in 2017. I'm just trying to find more ways to learn about soccer
TIA
I decided to follow this World Cup pretty closely and was blown away with how amazing the sport can be.
With that said I tried to find a European club to follow, but couldn't really connect with any of them.
So what I'm basically asking is-- Is the MLS good to follow? Since Atlanta is my hometown I figured it would be easy to find a reason to support the team when it gets here in 2017. I'm just trying to find more ways to learn about soccer
TIA
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Posted on 7/10/14 at 12:14 am to DirtyDawg
quote:Yeah, I like it. The quality of play is not what you'd see in the World Cup or the European leagues but it's slowly improving every year. So if you're expecting the same quality of play, you'll be disappointed. Also, it takes a little effort to follow but next year's TV contract should improve that greatly.
Is the MLS good to follow?
There are some great fan bases in Kansas City, Seattle, Portland, Philadelphia, Houston, and Toronto that make watching the games fun. TV ratings suck (hopefully they'll improve with the new TV contract) but better average attendance per game than NBA or NHL so there is a good atmosphere at the matches.
It's also a great way to follow many of players on the US Men's National Team.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 12:59 am to DirtyDawg
quote:
I decided to follow this World Cup pretty closely and was blown away with how amazing the sport can be.
With that said I tried to find a European club to follow, but couldn't really connect with any of them.
I am glad that this spectacular World Cup has converted yet another person.
However, I would hate for you to dismiss European clubs at this point. I will assume that your interest in the sport piqued just this summer. You should wait until the domestic European leagues start. This will happen from mid-August to early September depending upon the league. Also, the UEFA Champions League is a great place to watch some of the world's best and most recognizable clubs compete against each other. My suggestion would be to watch games and see who's playing style intrigues you, and who naturally feels right to support.
But, if you like to make decisions based on jerseys, or kits as they are normally referred to, just look at these sexy motherfrickers:
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:11 am to DirtyDawg
Since the thread is titled "Atlanta's MLS team", anyone know how much the owner is going to invest in the team compared to the other clubs?
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:33 am to DirtyDawg
OP,
Did you connect with anyone in particular during the world cup?
Did you connect with anyone in particular during the world cup?
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:43 am to DirtyDawg
I'm so excited to see Atlanta have a team finally. I've been wanting to get in to following the MLS for some time but I never had a team close by to be able to watch, and having grown up in the Atlanta it's perfect for me. Just wish I didn't have to wait until 2017 to see it. 
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:57 pm to DirtyDawg
I've tried to really latch on to a couple teams whose playing style I've really enjoyed. Borussia Dortmund and Swansea city are the 2 that I gave pretty decent efforts too. It's still not the same to me without any real connection to these places or teams. I watch their games when I can but I just can't fake it until it becomes real. I'm also too young to worry about getting up at 7 am on Saturdays for reasons outside of football tailgating. It's pretty fun to not have a team and just watch games, honestly.
Because of that, I'm pretty stoked for this Atlanta team. SKC is my team right now but I need a team in Atlanta to really get into it. Can't wait.
Because of that, I'm pretty stoked for this Atlanta team. SKC is my team right now but I need a team in Atlanta to really get into it. Can't wait.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 10:00 pm to DirtyDawg
I just bought MLS Live 
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