Tfc vs MTL was entertaining in terms of drama, but footbsll wise it was comical
I don't really follow MLS all too closely but I consider myself an Earthquakes fan for the purposes of this league.
Can anyone explain to me why the Quakes don't sign any of the big name players? Is it simply lack of funds? For example guys like Giovinco, Drogba, Gerrard, Lampard, Bradley, Morris, Jones, Howard, etc are never even rumored to be heading to SJ. I don't consider Chris Wondolowski to be a big draw or substantial player. With the new stadium I'd think the Quakes would be bringing in more money.
I don't really follow MLS all too closely but I consider myself an Earthquakes fan for the purposes of this league.
Can anyone explain to me why the Quakes don't sign any of the big name players? Is it simply lack of funds? For example guys like Giovinco, Drogba, Gerrard, Lampard, Bradley, Morris, Jones, Howard, etc are never even rumored to be heading to SJ. I don't consider Chris Wondolowski to be a big draw or substantial player. With the new stadium I'd think the Quakes would be bringing in more money.
They've got money (though not as much as some of the bigger market clubs), I just don't think they want to spend $3+ million a year for a 'name' player. It's not like they're cheap as they're giving Innocent Emeghara $1.3 million to do absolutely nothing and reportedly spent a multimillion dollar transfer fee to get Matias Perez Garcia a couple years back.
Football wise it was pretty average and the defending was comical, the referee was terrible, the crowd was excellent though better than at many many big clubs. One this is sure though Piatti and Giovinco proved once again why they didn't made it in Europe when the going gets tough they are not there...
Record ratings for clubs games in Canada, both on english network and french network.
Rumors in September of this year had Almirón possibly heading to Premier League giants Arsenal in a deal reportedly just over $11 million. The Arsenal approach came after Almirón debuted for Paraguay in the Copa America Centenario in the U.S. over the summer. During that negotiation, Lanús’ president said that the club wanted to keep through the end of the year at least, but they did expect that he would end up playing in Europe in the near future.
I don't really follow MLS all too closely but I consider myself an Earthquakes fan for the purposes of this league.
Can anyone explain to me why the Quakes don't sign any of the big name players? Is it simply lack of funds? For example guys like Giovinco, Drogba, Gerrard, Lampard, Bradley, Morris, Jones, Howard, etc are never even rumored to be heading to SJ. I don't consider Chris Wondolowski to be a big draw or substantial player. With the new stadium I'd think the Quakes would be bringing in more money.
They've got money (though not as much as some of the bigger market clubs), I just don't think they want to spend $3+ million a year for a 'name' player. It's not like they're cheap as they're giving Innocent Emeghara $1.3 million to do absolutely nothing and reportedly spent a multimillion dollar transfer fee to get Matias Perez Garcia a couple years back.
Carolina Railhawks rebranding to North Carolina FC in hopes of getting MLS team.
http://www.empireofsoccer.com/report-carolina-railhawks-to-rebrand-announce-bid-for-mls-56054/
Isn't the Quakes' owner famous for being frugal? He's the same guy who owns the A's, right? Moneyball and all that.
That name and logo are the most generic things possible. Lame.
I hope the Tampa Bay Rowdies never make the jump to MLS - purely because of their ludicrous name. I know it's a favorite among hard-core American soccer buffs, but man, what a stupid name. It's bad enough having to use the name Real Salt Lake when chatting with people about MLS. Please, not the Rowdies too.