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Espy - "One! This is the size of just one of my nuts"

Commented Oct 7, 2012 on Espindola brace leads RSL past Galaxy at Soccer By Ives

Sounders STH here, and will be voting. I take this vote seriously. I'll probably vote to retain Adrian but not before thinking about it twice. Good moves: Montero, Rosales, Alonso, big EJ gamble Busts: Nkufo, Ljundberg, Flaco as DP Good performance thus far for an expansion side 4 years in. But the expectation is that it's time to win something other than the USOC with this nucleus this year or next.

Commented Sep 26, 2012 on Sounders to let fans vote to keep or replace GM at Soccer By Ives

Yeah, Higuain went all Cantona on the half field camera

Commented Sep 23, 2012 on MLS Match Night: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

Well, it's currently the 88th minute. If they hold they'll be one point back of SJ on the same number of games. (Before SJ's game at the SEA tonight.)

Commented Sep 23, 2012 on MLS Match Night: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

Chicago really challenging for the shield if they can hold on. They look that quality right now.

Commented Sep 23, 2012 on MLS Match Night: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

No CCL running commentary tonight? Sounders 3 - Marathon and the Referee 2 It really is astonishing just how biased and bad officiating in the CCL continues to be. It makes MLS refereeing look excellent. (And as I mention that, I have to give MLS credit recently for improving the quality of officiating. A few outliers removed, and it's been pretty good in the last few months.)

Commented Sep 20, 2012 on Meram's late winner lifts Crew to vital victory vs. Chivas USA at Soccer By Ives

Possibly more good karma for San Jose? Toronto and Chivas pretty set at GK with Kocic and Kennedy. Let's face it Hanneman would be an upgrade over the dimunitive Jon Busch, who though a super nice guy, is probably one of the weaker starting GK's in MLS.

Commented Sep 14, 2012 on Hahnemann signs with MLS, will go through allocation order at Soccer By Ives

El pescadito. He kinda looks like a fish too.

Commented Sep 12, 2012 on Must-See Goal: Carlos Ruiz at Soccer By Ives

Excellent writing Ives, thank you. I love Williams commitment to the USA. Contrast it with Timmy - who should never be invited anywhere near the USMNT again. Make an example of him. You want to play for the USMNT, commit to your US citizenship 100% with no wavering. It means something more than playing soccer.

Commented Sep 12, 2012 on A special night for Williams for multiple reasons at Soccer By Ives

Hell yes St. Pauli. Rowdy, leftist punks from Hamburg's red light district. I'm gonna need a jersey.

Commented Aug 28, 2012 on Gyau on trial with St. Pauli at Soccer By Ives

Has Robin Frasier given up? Or lost trust of his team? He was supposed to be a defensive specialist.

Commented Aug 26, 2012 on MLS Match Day: Your Running Commentary at Soccer By Ives

I'm gonna need a Roma jersey soooo bad. Pretty dope designs to rock too.

Commented Aug 24, 2012 on Friday Kickoff: Ljungberg retires, Olympic star Konate signs in Russia and more at Soccer By Ives

OK - Jozy is entering beast mode. Don't want to detract. But from the highlight it was not stellar defending by the other team, and looked kind of like a preseason pace to the game. Basically 2 on 2 for both goals, with midfielders jogging back after the play.

Commented Aug 19, 2012 on Altidore nets two more goals in AZ win at Soccer By Ives

The real FCD returns. Castillo + healthy Ferreira + rounding into form Shea = a pretty damn good team. Might be too late though.

Commented Aug 19, 2012 on FC Dallas steals victory from Real Salt Lake after late Ferreira goal at Soccer By Ives

Espinoza vs. Alonso beast vs. beast

Commented Aug 7, 2012 on U.S. Open Cup Notebook: Espinoza's role uncertain, sellout crowd expected & more at Soccer By Ives

SJ strikers Wondo and Lenhart star in the NC17 spoof sequel to Goonies titled "Goonies II: What really happened with Chunk in that cave."

Commented Aug 1, 2012 on Wednesday Kickoff: Earthquakes rally again, Puyol to sign new deal and more at Soccer By Ives

Flaco is a very good winger in MLS. He's just not at the DP level. Good pickup for Chicago. I hope Flaco succeeds there. Is Tieffert DP worthy? We'll see.

Commented Jul 28, 2012 on Sounders deal DP Fernandez to Fire at Soccer By Ives

A. Keep this format B. Garber is top class C. Amazing ball Becks to DeRo D. Wondo's run E. Terry made Collen his biotch F. Thank u referee on Beita G. Pontius > Shea for nats

Commented Jul 26, 2012 on Late Johnson goal gives MLS All-Stars victory over Chelsea at Soccer By Ives

Bravo

Commented Jul 25, 2012 on Union accuse Nowak of hazing, negligence in defense of termination at Soccer By Ives

Counterpoint: Is it really a good problem? This team will basically be reorganizing from square one at 2/3 into the season. I think Soler's job is more than just bringing in a random assortment of talented players. It's about chemistry, roles and balance too. I'd go as far as to say RB would have had a better chance at trophies this year without the LeToux & Cahill moves As much as I love those players. Stability and team concept matters. Also - is Cahill really a 2 way midfielder? I see him as more of a forward player in the box. But maybe haven't seen him enough.

Commented Jul 24, 2012 on Cahill’s potential impact on the Red Bulls at Soccer By Ives

If going for a win I'd go for Alonso & Beckerman as dual DMs behind DeRo. Pontius on the left flank. And start EJ up top because Henry would refuse to play as a target forward. But this game isn't about winning.

Commented Jul 24, 2012 on Who should start in the MLS All-Star Game? at Soccer By Ives

Mid table in the prem.

Commented Jul 24, 2012 on MLS All-Star Notes: De Rosario named captain, Beckham to play and more at Soccer By Ives

Sets up a crackin' final at Livestrong with Seattle. Good for KC outbidding the SEA to host. KC will have to take down the champ to lift the cup. Should be fun.

Commented Jul 12, 2012 on Sporting KC downs Union to advance to U.S. Open Cup final at Soccer By Ives

The verb is to Mullan but good point. Very physical playoff style game. It was wide open because Seattle's 4-4-2 quickly transitioned to attack KC's 3-3-3. And KC attacked the whole game as they do. Both teams essentially outnumbering the other on offense and committing to their respective games. Entertaining battle.

Commented Jun 21, 2012 on Ianni wonder goal helps Sounders tie Sporting KC at Soccer By Ives

The HB has an instinctual and unique style of aggressive ball winning that was never coached out of him by a structured Youth system. Can it translate beyond MLS? I think so. His ability on the ball has exponentially improved in 3 years in MLS. I'd bet on him succeeding in a big euro league and with the nats if he gets the chance. Klinsman would love this guy.

Commented Jun 20, 2012 on Sounders' Alonso earns U.S. citizenship at Soccer By Ives