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Thinking about picking an MLS team and diving in.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 5:26 am
Posted on 7/2/14 at 5:26 am
After the last world cup, I tried to get into club soccer by watching premier league games on ESPN but ultimately lost interest. For one, there is a seven hour time zone difference. Another, I think the no playoffs thing at the end of the season is pretty anticlimactic (Man City a couple of years ago being the exception).
I think there is enough talent in the MLS these days to start watching and appreciate the local clubs here in the U.S. obviously its not close the the major Euro leagues, but if more people start watching and attending games, more money is generated to bring in more big time players, and hopefully some of that will be home grown as America's young athletes realize there is a future in Soccer.
Just need to pick a team to root for. Thought about F.C. Dallas arbitrarily. Atlanta's team wont start play until 2017 or that would be a no brainer. Any teams local to the southeast that I could pull for?
And also, do MLS teams ever travel and play at neutral sites in regions of the country without a local team? It'd be cool to go to Nashville and watch a game.
I think there is enough talent in the MLS these days to start watching and appreciate the local clubs here in the U.S. obviously its not close the the major Euro leagues, but if more people start watching and attending games, more money is generated to bring in more big time players, and hopefully some of that will be home grown as America's young athletes realize there is a future in Soccer.
Just need to pick a team to root for. Thought about F.C. Dallas arbitrarily. Atlanta's team wont start play until 2017 or that would be a no brainer. Any teams local to the southeast that I could pull for?
And also, do MLS teams ever travel and play at neutral sites in regions of the country without a local team? It'd be cool to go to Nashville and watch a game.
This post was edited on 7/2/14 at 6:03 am
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Posted on 7/2/14 at 5:56 am to bodask42
Even though they aren't local I suggest watching a Portland or Seattle game if you can catch on on TV. Really great atmosphere and fan support in those two stadiums.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 6:07 am to bodask42
DC United 
Posted on 7/2/14 at 6:50 am to StraightCashHomey21
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Even though they aren't local I suggest watching a Portland or Seattle game if you can catch on on TV. Really great atmosphere and fan support in those two stadiums.
This x100000!!!!
Most involved fans of any team in American sports. Also, DC, Columbus, Houston, KC and NY are all good choices.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 6:54 am to tripleLindy
I'm about to dive in as well. Orlando City is an expansion team this upcoming season and being in Tampa, I have an easy choice! Will be able to catch a couple live games a year hopefully.
And, also, one word.......KAKA!!!!!!!
LINK
And, also, one word.......KAKA!!!!!!!
LINK
This post was edited on 7/2/14 at 6:55 am
Posted on 7/2/14 at 7:19 am to NOFLyZ0ne28
I have my clubs in Europe that I follow, in particular Tottenham, but I also want to dive into the MLS action.
Being from Michigan, we have no MLS team. So right now my leading candidate is New York City FC, because of I can follow David Villa and subsequently will follow the team as well.
Being from Michigan, we have no MLS team. So right now my leading candidate is New York City FC, because of I can follow David Villa and subsequently will follow the team as well.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 7:24 am to bodask42
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Any teams local to the southeast that I could pull for?
Orlando will have a team starting next season. Currently, there's no MLS teams in the southeast.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 7:25 am to bodask42
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And also, do MLS teams ever travel and play at neutral sites in regions of the country without a local team? It'd be cool to go to Nashville and watch a game.
They do sometimes in the preseason or the US Open Cup.
Posted on 7/2/14 at 8:25 am to StraightCashHomey21
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DC United
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