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Good for long suffering New England, Lord knows they deserve it. From where I sit in Cascadia Liverpool vs. Roma > Sounders vs. Chelsea II.

Commented Mar 28, 2012 on Liverpool, Roma to meet at Fenway Park at Soccer By Ives

I am starting to think that after Canada snubbed VAN City for Toronto and the lack of Nats visits SEA or PDX that Cascadia needs to declare its independence. That's apparently the only way we'll be hosting a National Team anytime soon.

Commented Feb 15, 2012 on Report: USA to host Scotland in Jacksonville at Soccer By Ives

On a supporters bus headed north bound on The Five to watch the Sounders clinch Cascadia Cup against Whiteca(r)aps. 3 points and a whole lot of singing ahead when we cross the border #EBFG.On a supporters bus headed north bound on The Five to watch the Sounders clinch Cascadia Cup against Whiteca(r)aps. 3 points and a whole lot of singing ahead when we cross the border #EBFG.

Commented Sep 24, 2011 on Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

I had been hoping Seattle could swing a trade for one of SKC's excess forwards but if they're moving to this new formation on the regular, that's out the window. Damn.

Commented Aug 22, 2011 on Sporting KC downs D.C. to grab second place in East at Soccer By Ives

If the Union got him for less than DP money, The Chivas FO should be fired in its entirety.

Commented Aug 11, 2011 on Adu signing with Philadelphia Union at Soccer By Ives

That's such an unthinking, clinched, asinine response that I am at a loss. Do you honestly think fining someone 1/8th of their gross income is good for the league?

Commented Jun 25, 2011 on MLS discipline ticker: Davies fined for dive, Soler's comments cost 10K and more at Soccer By Ives

Yes, five thousand dollar fines in a league where many players are making as little as 42k are a great idea.

Commented Jun 24, 2011 on MLS discipline ticker: Davies fined for dive, Soler's comments cost 10K and more at Soccer By Ives

Given the current EPL standings and UCL draw, this was a wasted chance at winning hardware.

Commented Feb 28, 2011 on Arsenal 1, Birmingham City 2: The Highlights at Soccer By Ives

Posting this comment and then emailing my ticket rep.

Commented Jan 22, 2011 on Cascadia clubs to hold preseason summit at Sounders' facility at Soccer By Ives

If he can play like a man, pay him like a man. If it turns out he can't play, he can return to HS with the $$$ he made from MLS and fund (or at least partially fund) his own higher education.

Commented Dec 22, 2010 on MLS Ticker: Ferreira signs new deal, Philly inks first Homegrown Player at Soccer By Ives

I know it's a shift in paradigm for US fans, but I prefer a 15 y/o sign a contract and start being paid rather than the "student/athlete pantomime" that we call college athletics. I loathe how college kids make millions for their schools and worse the NCAA for free (yeah, I know scholarships). Our system is unique, in the rest of the world colleges focus on education not athletics.

Commented Dec 22, 2010 on MLS Ticker: Ferreira signs new deal, Philly inks first Homegrown Player at Soccer By Ives

Does anyone have a link to a video of the Panathinaikos (spelled from memory, thank you very much) mele?

Commented Dec 20, 2010 on Mid-Day Ticker: Tevez staying with City, Inter mum on Benitez, and more at Soccer By Ives

Nathan; male; 31; Tacoma, WA; Seattle Sounders FC, Liverpool, PSV, Colombian National Team. Roughly a year & half ago.

Commented Dec 14, 2010 on SBI Reader Roll Call (2010 Edition) at Soccer By Ives

Watching Roma run circles around Bari. It feels like Roma puts a ball off the post every seven minutes, but all they have to show for it is a 1-0 lead.

Commented Dec 12, 2010 on Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

The problem in DC is not coaching. Olsen can only be successful if they bring in quality players. That roster is terrible--absolutely terrible.

Commented Nov 28, 2010 on Olsen to be named D.C. United head coach at Soccer By Ives

As of right now Sounders look like this... Montero -- N'Kufo Zakuani -- Alonso -- Evans -- Fernandez Gonzalez -- Parke -- Hurtado -- Riley Keller Most used subs: Fucito then Levesque play either wing or Montero's FW Jaqua then White sub N'Kufo Ianni sub Alonso & both CBs Seamon plays either central MF Of course Wall, Scott and Graham sub backline

Commented Nov 25, 2010 on Trades galore after MLS expansion draft at Soccer By Ives

O'Brian White is now Seattle's #3 target forward, behind N'Kufo and Jaqua. Can we now please release Pat Noonan and free up his 100k in salary to keep Zakuani in RBP? Losing Nyassi is tough, but Fernandez is a better player and more than capable replacement. I have eben less of a problem losing Sturgis, given that we have Seamon & Evans. Today could have been worse for Seattle. That said, I won't sleep well until this "Zakuani training w/ Everton" thing is over and he's back in Seattle.

Commented Nov 25, 2010 on Trades galore after MLS expansion draft at Soccer By Ives

How do you tune into the damn mls radio show from the website? I hate that website so much!

Commented Nov 24, 2010 on 2011 MLS Expansion Draft: Live Commentary at Soccer By Ives

A Sounders Prayer: Please not N'Kufo. Please not Nyassi. And PLEASE not N'Kufo AND Nyassi. I can deal w/ losing Sturgis, Gonzales and have no idea why we protected Jaqua. Amen.

Commented Nov 24, 2010 on 2011 MLS Expansion Draft: Live Commentary at Soccer By Ives

IF Sounders can get past La.... IF... I like our chances better against FC Dallas than Salt Lake. We'll see tonight.

Commented Nov 7, 2010 on FC Dallas eliminates Real Salt Lake to reach Western Conference Final at Soccer By Ives

Tighter than Beckham, FTW: http://www.fifa.com/mm/photo/tournament/bestyoungplayer/01/19/40/92/1194092_full-lnd.jpg

Commented Sep 14, 2010 on Did Beckham wear the tightest jersey ever? at Soccer By Ives

"No player from MLS gets callups for Colombia unless its Valderrama at 37 cus its Valderrama." Heh, Montero has already been capped by Colombia four times. He has also scored a goal in int'l play in a friendly versus El Salvador. So yes, I think it's a good bet he will get called up by Los Colombianos.

Commented Aug 31, 2010 on Fredy Montero named Player of the Week at Soccer By Ives

How is it decided which matchups are the ESPN game of the week? Two last place teams are not how I'd want to market my league. This is about the fifth best fixture of the weekend. MLB shoves Sox v. Yanks down our throats everytime they play; I don't want that but teams like FC Dallas w/ their empty stadium and last place teams like these two should not be our showcase matches. It's like Lions v. Rams on MNF--the NFL would never let that happen!

Commented Aug 30, 2010 on D.C. United vs. Chivas USA: Match Night Commentary at Soccer By Ives

I used the term UCL competitive because in La Liga two teams compete for the title and another six: Villarreal, Athletico, Sevilla, Espanyol among others shoot for top four and the other two UCL spots. And even all that is besides the point that no matter how much we love him, Altidore is not going to see the field much this season with Villarreal. He needs to go somewhere else and actually play.

Commented Aug 29, 2010 on Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

I am realizing that Altidore isn't as good as he/we think(s) he is. He should have gone to Turkey this season. Going forward, if the chance avails itself he should reconsider Turkey, France or the Eredivisie. He simply is not good enough right now to get consistent minutes with a La Liga UCL competitive team. He isn't going to get better watching from the bench. AFAIAC, it is better to PLAY in a lower league (EJ in Greece) than WATCH another season from the bench (EJ in Fulham).

Commented Aug 29, 2010 on Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives