TheSacUnitedSoccerBlog: Soccer, Coffee, and Italian Wars

1) Ole Ole Ole, And Other Corporate Cheers: Major League Soccer is on its way back. I know I know, all you are hearing about every single freaking day is about whether or not Posh Spice's husband will return to Los Angeles from Italy. And, we too are getting sick of that story ourselves, but that isn't stopping our passion for Major League Soccer. With a new team in Seattle, and over 18,000 Frasiers with season tickets, this is going to be fun! I personally can't wait to get up there and watch a game, and that's just the first thing I am excited about. Don't forget my Quakes were ripping up the second half of last season, and they've only gotten better since the season ended (welcome to NorCal Bobby Convey). Like that douche Alexi Lalas always says, I got MLS Fever.

2) Rant You: Personally, I am getting very annoyed with David Beckham, and all the hoopla. I just hope that AEG and LA Galaxy don't get made a fool of in the end. Maybe an $8 or $10 Million transfer fee would be worth it. And by the way, people have always spoken of the weakness of MLS based upon the fact that guys like Clint Dempsey go to EPL but they do so for teams like Fulham at the relegation zone of England's top flight. But, if this means that MLS sucks, then what does it mean when two players (Landon, and Becks) leave the worst team (I think so) in MLS, the LA Gals, and tear it up for the best team in Germany, Bayern Munich, and a very top side in Italy, AC Milan? Does this mean that MLS is better than the Bundesliga or Serie A? Probably not, but it sure does negate a lot of old stupid arguments against MLS. And, just a year ago didn't everyone in Europe say that Becks is washed up has been? Then why is AC Milan coach Ancelotti calling him "indespensable" to the Rosseneri? Just some thoughts....

3) London Calling? No, Saudi Arabia? Freddy Ljundberg in for Seattle Sounders FC (if a little banged up after an offseason surgery). Another Freddy out of Argentina? More on that later. Bobby Convey in to San Jose EarthQuakes after being released by Championship side Reading, of Yahoo!'s Michael Silver's obsession. LA Galaxy have obviously been involved in some transfer out talk, but they also had their eyes on Michael Owen, until the England international striker got hurt recently. They have also apparently talked about some trades with AC Milan to gain some added value from the Beckham saga. I would personally be happy if we saw Ronaldinho come stateside. More in the next few weeks. Oh, but one more, my main man Sacha Kljestan of ChivasUSA went on trial with Celtic who made an offer to the Goats which was promptly rejected. Look for other suitors before the end of MLS season 2009.

4) I Be DonG- State of The League: Garber himself is the subject of this slot, as he quickly became the business star in the Beckham saga placing (a seemingly abitrary) deadline on Milan and Galaxy's talks. He's gotten lots of praise, and he should. Now, it's also important that if the right transfer price is offered that he obliges, and explains the benefit to the league as the reason to forget the previously stated deadline. However, if they don't deal honestly with MLS, Don Garber can become a big dog by socking the bullies in the noses. I say, punch the Italians, and punch them hard. We are building a league here, go for Donnie!

5) "I said Joe Montegna: I know I have never been a Sunil Gulati or Bob Bradley fan. That said, they both had HUGE weeks. Gulati and Bradley negotiated the "Guerra Fria", or the cold war with Mexico up in Columbus. The United States benefitted with 3 points in the Qualifying race, and all the while gaining ground in the race to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. The Blog would love to see the WC return to the land of the free, and we would take back everything we have said about both of these citizens. Good luck fellas.

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