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MLS noob discussion
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:36 am
Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:36 am
I know there is a soccer noob thread but it appears to be all international.
I recently attended a couple of MLS (Philly) matches for the first time.
How does MLS compare to international. Double A, Triple A??
I have to admit the actual play didn't do much for me. Most of the goals were on a free kick after taking somebody down. Do they tinker with rules? More scoring is probably a common theme amongst new soccer fans.
Things I did like
the pregame festivities were pretty enjoyable.
The loyal fans sections.
A bunch of little kids and tickets are cheap.
I like them booing hurt players. Pretty funny and most seemed like flops.
Fanfare after a goal.
Anybody out there learned to like it while never played or been a fan before. It seems like there is huge growth in sport.
I recently attended a couple of MLS (Philly) matches for the first time.
How does MLS compare to international. Double A, Triple A??
I have to admit the actual play didn't do much for me. Most of the goals were on a free kick after taking somebody down. Do they tinker with rules? More scoring is probably a common theme amongst new soccer fans.
Things I did like
the pregame festivities were pretty enjoyable.
The loyal fans sections.
A bunch of little kids and tickets are cheap.
I like them booing hurt players. Pretty funny and most seemed like flops.
Fanfare after a goal.
Anybody out there learned to like it while never played or been a fan before. It seems like there is huge growth in sport.
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Posted on 4/24/17 at 11:43 am to wt9
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I recently attended a couple of MLS (Philly) matches
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booing hurt players
I moved away long before the Union were started, but that sounds like my hometown.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:00 pm to wt9
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This post was edited on 5/4/23 at 7:26 am
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:03 pm to wt9
Where'd you sit and what games did you attend? The matches pick up attendance wise once it warms up. First few weeks area always pretty small attendance. Already almost have a sellout for Red Bulls and Rapids matches
Posted on 4/24/17 at 2:14 pm to TheIrishFro
I like the college football comparison. I've always considered MLS teams to be English Championship level.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 7:49 pm to wt9
Quality isn't as good obviously, but I tend to throw my support towards the MLS and hope others do the same. I really enjoy watching it, and especially now that I have a team to support (ATL United) it's a hell of a lot of fun.
I make no delusions that it's on the same level as the European leagues, but it's a top 15 league or so in the world and rising. I would encourage all soccer fans in the states to support it and it will continue to grow. Already been a tremendous amount of growth in the past 5 years alone.
I make no delusions that it's on the same level as the European leagues, but it's a top 15 league or so in the world and rising. I would encourage all soccer fans in the states to support it and it will continue to grow. Already been a tremendous amount of growth in the past 5 years alone.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 7:57 pm to wt9
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Do they tinker with rules?
In what regards? like a 2-goal line?
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MLS would be the equivalent of Mountain West or Conference USA probably
I want Lane Kiffin to coach Beck's Miami team now.
This post was edited on 4/24/17 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 4/24/17 at 8:03 pm to wt9
MLS would be an FCS conference not MW or CUSA
Posted on 4/24/17 at 10:52 pm to wt9
I for one hope that the MLS prospers and does well. The youth Academies will undoubtedly help with quality down the road much like Europe. For the longest time you'd have to go to college to get noticed and by that time most Americans would be so far behind in development compared to everywhere else. Now you're seeing how a concerted effort to develop young talent at the club level. A lot of them can either sign with their team or go to Europe at a young age and be lightyears ahead of players even 10 years ago.
Here's a good article from a few years ago talking about the MLS academies
There's also a huge pool of select teams in the states, overseas players with dual citizenship, and players going overseas to train in Europe. But I'm getting slightly off topic. My point is the bigger the pool of quality players we have the better the overall talent will be. If it gets big enough here with better quality and interest gets to a level such as the NFL or NBA we could even steal some quality players/coaches from Europe. That might be a pipe dream but it isn't impossible.
Here's a good article from a few years ago talking about the MLS academies
There's also a huge pool of select teams in the states, overseas players with dual citizenship, and players going overseas to train in Europe. But I'm getting slightly off topic. My point is the bigger the pool of quality players we have the better the overall talent will be. If it gets big enough here with better quality and interest gets to a level such as the NFL or NBA we could even steal some quality players/coaches from Europe. That might be a pipe dream but it isn't impossible.
This post was edited on 4/24/17 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:01 am to Draconian Sanctions
at the downvotes. Portugal, Russia, Netherlands, Brazil, etc are the "CUSA/Mountain West" tier. MLS is the Southland
Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:36 am to Draconian Sanctions
Portugal? Nah, son.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:47 am to Draconian Sanctions
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This post was edited on 5/4/23 at 7:26 am
Posted on 4/25/17 at 11:53 am to Draconian Sanctions
NASL is probably D3 by that metric.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 2:49 pm to TheIrishFro
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I could go with farther down to Sun belt to compare with MLS, but the quality of FCS is too far down.
Sunbelt it what I was thinking as well.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 4:07 pm to GeauxColonels
Thanks for responses,
I went to the Portland/Union match and sat in the center about 20 rows up. Season ticket section, kind of smug, nobody wanted to answer stupid questions.
I will try to go to the REd Bull match and sit in the supporters section.
Certainly a sporting event on the rise. Never seen that many 12U kids at an event.
I went to the Portland/Union match and sat in the center about 20 rows up. Season ticket section, kind of smug, nobody wanted to answer stupid questions.
I will try to go to the REd Bull match and sit in the supporters section.
Certainly a sporting event on the rise. Never seen that many 12U kids at an event.
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 4:54 pm to TheIrishFro
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Ajax
Won the champions league. And the Dutch league is miles ahead of the MLS. So many quality young players come out of that league.
I hope soccer continues to grow and hope the MLS continues to improve. It def helps having a new team like ATL be so dynamic going forward. Makes it more enjoyable to watch.
I haven't been to an MLS game, but the atmosphere at a lot of the stadiums seems top notch.
I think when my age group is done having kids and they get older, it will be even bigger. Lots of people in their 30s were probably the first in their family to play soccer. You grow up playing sports with your hands, it's all you knew at the beginning. My parents didn't know what soccer was until I wanted to sign up.
Hopefully, all of us fans of the game that have boys can show soccer to them at a young age and enjoy it with them. Just like our fathers did with baseball and football.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 4:57 pm to dgnx6
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Won the champions league
Ajax is likely better than any team in MLS, but using this argument is straight up dumb.
In 1995, MLS was still a year away from its first season.
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And the Dutch league is miles ahead of the MLS.
Meh, defense in the dutch league is garbage... ask Jozy Altidore.
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:19 pm to wt9
Portuguese league has no depth
Bottom of the Russian league does tons of shady shite
Dutch league has been in decline for awhile
Bottom of the Russian league does tons of shady shite
Dutch league has been in decline for awhile
Posted on 4/25/17 at 6:15 pm to dgnx6
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Won the champions league
Yeah, 22 years ago.
The Ivy League used to be pretty good in college football, too.
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 6:22 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 7:14 pm to Mr Personality
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Portuguese league has no depth
Bottom of the Russian league does tons of shady shite
Dutch league has been in decline for awhile
ok, and?
Go watch the Houston Dynamo try to defend
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