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Azerban posted:LEAGUE 1 ONTARIO BITCH it's a step in the right direction but the snail's pace progress of applying the recommendations from the easton report are loving killing me
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Apr 20, 2014 04:22
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My wife decided she wanted to go with me to the Silverbacks home opener tonight for her birthday, and then she talked a bunch of her work friends to go too. I had a miserable crew with me, it was cold, windy, and pissing rain. And the concessions only had sour cream chips, apparently. But the kicker was that the bathrooms on our side of the stadium were out of service, with a single portajohn serving that side of the stadium. Which had a lake of piss on the floor and a giant pile of diarrhea right next to the toilet. Pretty good metaphor for the Silverbacks forwards. San Antonio's 2nd goal was really good though. So yeah, happy birthday to my wife I guess.
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Apr 20, 2014 04:24
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:it's a step in the right direction but the snail's pace progress of applying the recommendations from the easton report are loving killing me I did a cursory google search and found that easton is 'a guy who was in canada once' so I would love to know what any of this means.
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Apr 20, 2014 04:34
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Azerban posted:I did a cursory google search and found that easton is 'a guy who was in canada once' so I would love to know what any of this means. wait you didn't actually know about this http://www.canadasoccer.com/canada-soccer-releases-report-on-division-ii-soccer-viability-in-canada-p153255 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/canadian-soccer-association-officials-envision-new-league-similar-to-chl/article8207672/ Basically the CSA commissioned a year-long study on the legitimate viability of a national D2 league, headed by James Easton. He talked to professionals from across the country and considered a few formats but in the end advocates just copying the CHL and having a bunch of regional U23 D3 leagues that come together in the end for a championship, which makes the most sense to me at this point in time anyway
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Apr 20, 2014 04:52
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:wait you didn't actually know about this the best league is whatever, but also maybe a bunch of college students could do a thing too if we bothered good job, easton report
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Apr 20, 2014 04:57
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Azerban posted:the best league is whatever, but also maybe a bunch of college students could do a thing too if we bothered a developmental league is better than the *checks what we have now* literally nothing that we have now
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Apr 20, 2014 05:10
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:a developmental league is better than the *checks what we have now* literally nothing that we have now [citation needed]
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Apr 20, 2014 05:18
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i am right the gently caress up for Masters FA v. Sigma FC, this is a game that will do a thing and people will def. care because....development???
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Apr 20, 2014 05:19
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you're right, moving to europe at 15 and hoping for the best is the wave of the future and the national team is the better for it
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Apr 20, 2014 05:21
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by the way i was being sarcastic
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Apr 20, 2014 05:22
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:you're right, moving to europe at 15 and hoping for the best is the wave of the future and the national team is the better for it *checks out issey* yeah maybe
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Apr 20, 2014 05:22
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we need a national league and a development pathway like every single other country and overseas territory on the planet, for citation please see 8-1 against Honduras
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Apr 20, 2014 05:33
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Hmmm....suddenly I am struck with insatiable curiousity about what has been going on in Canadian soccer for the last few years....is the CSL still around? ....peeks at the wiki....quote:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Soccer_League 
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Apr 21, 2014 02:52
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Do over Ham posted:Hmmm....suddenly I am struck with insatiable curiousity about what has been going on in Canadian soccer for the last few years....is the CSL still around? ....peeks at the wiki.... The CSL (which was never a nationwide league and only ever was pretty much the Greater Toronto Area plus two teams from Quebec) now exists as a non-sanctioned rogue league and they can all go gently caress themselves They have recorded conversations between matchfixers discussing buying a CSL franchise because it would only cost $150,000 and there's no oversight whatsoever. If you've ever read The Fix it was, and now even more so is, a fixer's wet dream Ontario League 1 was pioneered by a previous CSL owner who was immediately put off by the bullshit and wanted to do something to contribute more to the sport in this country than just to solely exist as one of the most lucrative gambling rings on the planet.
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Apr 21, 2014 06:48
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Wait the CSL is actually trying to still exist
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Apr 21, 2014 15:34
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they're partnering with the "american soccer league" http://www.aslsoccer.us/ yeah
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Apr 21, 2014 16:23
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:they're partnering with the "american soccer league"  sup ladies
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Apr 21, 2014 16:26
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now that's an av
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Apr 21, 2014 16:27
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:they're partnering with the "american soccer league" Wait...the ASL exists...again? This is what...at least the fourth iteration since the original ASL of the 1920's? But CSL is now a pirate league?  Is it okay for ASL to work with a pirate league? ASL appears to be sanctioned: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Soccer_League_%282014%29
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Apr 22, 2014 00:22
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I went to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds home opener a while back, whenever it was. Does this mean I have to be a houston dynamo fan? 
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Apr 22, 2014 20:49
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Aardvark Barber posted:I went to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds home opener a while back, whenever it was.
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Apr 22, 2014 20:55
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Yeah, I've heard about that. They really need to do more advertising, as the ONLY way I found out about the home opener was through a friend who was already going who was posting about it on Facebook
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Apr 22, 2014 20:59
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Aardvark Barber posted:I went to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds home opener a while back, whenever it was. Has Collins John scored yet? This is very important.
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Apr 23, 2014 19:11
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Crazy Ted posted:I think for Pittsburgh you just have to root for them to not go bankrupt since they filed for Chapter 11 last month to refinance stadium debt. That's too bad, stadium is beautiful though--been jealous ever since I saw it online a few years ago. http://www.riverhounds.com/Stadium/index_E.html
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Apr 23, 2014 19:31
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Looks like St. Louis is finally getting an ML... er, a USL-Pro team in 2015. If true, I can't say I'm displeased with this as this seems to be the route some other cities are taking to get an MLS team. The fanbase is definitely here, and has been for generations. Hopefully this gets supported by more than a few people/groups so an ownership team finally gets their poo poo together. My only fear is that despite the much-higher-than-average soccer participation and fandom rate here, they'll still be a minor league team competing for summer dollars against one of the best-supported pro baseball teams in the country. Hopefully it's enough to convince an ownership group.
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Apr 25, 2014 08:29
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Former Leeds United superstar Mike Grella has signed with the Carolina Railhawks. Looks like we'll be Marching On Together to the NASL Soccer Bowl.
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Apr 25, 2014 22:21
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Go Indy Eleven  We've sold out our first two games with 10,000+ in attendance. Of course, it's brand new and Indianapolis fans are fickle and fairweather as poo poo. I can only hope the team is successful enough to one day get consideration for a new stadium and MLS status. I want pro soccer that isn't all the way in Chicago damnit. awyeahz posted:
I was at that game! The far right section hidden behind the heads. Had an absolute blast. Should have won that game 2-1 with the empty net opportunity we had following a cross late in the game but eh, what can you do. TheHoosier fucked around with this message at 21:24 on Apr 26, 2014 |
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Apr 26, 2014 21:11
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Looks like we've got a whole Indy crew here! It's bizarre to me that they broadcast the home games on local TV, but not the away games. I was thinking about going to one of the watch parties tonight, but it's been a long week so I'll probably try the NASL stream at home.
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Apr 26, 2014 22:32
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camoseven posted:Looks like we've got a whole Indy crew here! It's bizarre to me that they broadcast the home games on local TV, but not the away games. I was thinking about going to one of the watch parties tonight, but it's been a long week so I'll probably try the NASL stream at home. I usually work Saturday nights so I have to take time off to watch the games. I'm hoping I can make a lot of the home games. We should get an Indy Eleven goon meet going sometime since there seems to be a few of us.
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Apr 26, 2014 23:02
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You suck suqit.
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Apr 27, 2014 01:54
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Kleberson scored apparently! e: ...and the Strikers have struck. FTL 3-2 IND. Last minute goal from Norales, but too little too late. awyeahz fucked around with this message at 02:49 on Apr 27, 2014 |
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Apr 27, 2014 02:18
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Stats don't really tell much, but if it was anything like the game against the Rowdies the opposing team spent ALOT of time attacking. It doesn't look lop-sided in possession but the neither was the the game against TB and I felt like they just danced around our defenders most of the night. It looks like we have trouble pressing attackers and causing turnovers. Estridge played well last Saturday so I don't know where he was tonight. Oh well  Here's to hoping for a win against Minnesota.
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Apr 27, 2014 03:27
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Lladre posted:You suck suqit. I haven't seen a minute of the game but YEEEESSSSSS 
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Apr 27, 2014 03:30
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Suqit posted:I haven't seen a minute of the game but It was a cold and miserable night. My wife actually came out with me to see this game for the first time. We upgraded to the box seats so we could have alcohol. All and all a good game to watch. I have a pic of the San Antonio visiting crew to post later.
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Apr 27, 2014 03:51
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It's great that the stream is working this week, but it kinda sucks seeing Indy get absolutely wrecked by MNU's counterattacks.
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May 4, 2014 01:36
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it's on ESPN3 and each team has a mendez and a ramirez which is real confusing. OWN GOAL YEAA
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May 4, 2014 01:48
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If anyone wants to watch a lower level American game with my local club: http://www.wralsportsfan.com/rs/video/13614358/
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May 4, 2014 01:52
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Yea it is confusing. I'm watching on ESPN3 cause it's a much higher quality stream than NASL Live. Man, there has been some truly garbage defending by both teams. MNU's third goal was a great shot, but he had like 10 yards of space around him at the top of the box. Insane.
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May 4, 2014 01:54
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We just looked slow and indecisive. This team doesn't know whether it wants to play English long-ball or crowding midfield or what. It felt like anytime we were attacking we'd get blown up off the ball, lose a header, or get intercepted. Frustration mounted quickly and guys were just passing it around with no clear plan. I can see why MNU is top of the table but we had plenty of chances to do something. Oh well, still a brand new team. Plenty of time left to shake the issues. Edit: I watched it on my watchESPN app and it looked great. Worked pretty well too with a few hiccups here and there.
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willing to forgive the own goal because we're 4-0-0, at the top of the table, and otherwise schooled Peter Wilt today.
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