The Chivas USA Farewell Tour Thread (2014 MLS Thread)

[METALMAN]

Yeah, hrtk, I know what a publicity stunt is. we do have them in our England.

But my reaction to it was "Oh how silly and embarassing."

I'm sure many other people thought that.

But on the other hand I now know a team called Orlando City exists, so maybe it worked on me.

But I don't give a toss, and I think they are idiots now. So it didn't work.

[OctoberRaven]

At least Orlando SC actually followed MLS expansion guidelines to get their team.

[GoGo Yubari]

My opinion on that feud is basically like "well okay then." I think on Miami's end it's more ridiculous because Orlando has a chip on their shoulder for what I think is a fair reason (Orlando getting an MLS team was a lengthy thing with a bunch of hoops to jump through), but making a big deal of "rivals" who don't exist yet is a bad look. Just ignore them. They don't matter yet.

It's not awesome, it's not a horrific embarrassment, but it does make me glad that whoever NYCFC's supporter group is (if they have one yet) hasn't been making a lot of grandstanding at NYRB's general direction even though their club will exist sooner than Miami's and they have a much clearer infrastructure in place. But I guess if they're having fun sniping at each other, whatever. Have fun with that since there won't be an actual game played between the two teams for another two or three years.

[OctoberRaven]

I think on the Miami end, it's really more "Well they'll be closest to us so we can road trip over."

But yeah, compared to other rivalries (not just in this sport, I mean, Dolphins/Jets is serious fucking business) it's kind of silly.

[HailtotheYo]

Yeah, hrtk, I know what a publicity stunt is. we do have them in our England.

But my reaction to it was "Oh how silly and embarassing."

I'm sure many other people thought that.

But on the other hand I now know a team called Orlando City exists, so maybe it worked on me.

But I don't give a toss, and I think they are idiots now. So it didn't work.

And your reaction and shots were fired was based on little or no knowledge of who/what was involved, the setting it all takes place in, and being about as far removed from the intended audience as possible. Yes, there are plenty of people that have rolled their eyes at it ... and there's plenty of other people (again, in the targeted audience) that have had a good chuckle at the banter.

The stunt got the club name out ... even if some that now know the name think they're stupid. Still though, you know who they are.

At least Orlando SC actually followed MLS expansion guidelines to get their team.

Well, it was quite common knowledge that Beckham's contract included an expansion franchise option. The matter of location was the only thing we didn't know.

However, it isn't like Orlando isn't without its own issues. Their tagline for the publicity stunt doesn't quite work either. "Built not bought" is selective memory/thinking at its finest. The club was bought out (originally the Austin Aztecs), then Clure bought into them, and then they bought the expansion slot ....

[HailtotheYo]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/07/dc-united-sign-spanish-left-back-christian-fernandez-salas

DCU signs Christian Fernandez ... solid pick up.

[HailtotheYo]

On the field for San Jose yesterday: ex-Bayern defender Andreas Görlitz and ex-Norwich defender Jon Otsemobor. #mls

— Inside MLS (@InsideMLS)

February 9, 2014

[HailtotheYo]

Oh, and Philly is interested in Zat Knight.

[METALMAN]

Jon Otsemobor will be the shot up the arse that team needs!

[brenchill]

Oh, and Philly is interested in Zat Knight.

Hmmm. 33. Bit of a risk.

[METALMAN]

Jon Otsemobor will be the shot up the arse that team needs!

Oh COME ON. That was brilliant.

[HailtotheYo]

Oh, and Philly is interested in Zat Knight.

Hmmm. 33. Bit of a risk.

Indeed, and he's only started what, 4 or 5 matches this season ? He has a healthy record but his form (to my knowledge) has been pretty crap this season when he has played. Yeah, marginal risk.

[Meacon Keaton]

Was he the guy busted for heroin? That'd worry me more than the age.

[HailtotheYo]

Wasn't that like 6/7 years ago ? They raided his mom's house or something, and I could have sworn it came out that his brother was the one involved.

[brenchill]

He once moved to a club for a fee of "30 tracksuits."

[MDK]

Jon Otsemobor will be the shot up the arse that team needs!

Oh COME ON. That was brilliant.

OH LOOK THE BLOODY IDIOTS ARE AT IT AGAIN

[HailtotheYo]

Well, the NASL here as guys moving for the cost lodging for a single match soooo

[HailtotheYo]

Wooo ! Dallas got Hendry Thomas from COL for allocation $

[HailtotheYo]

Head to Head fantasy league is going to suck with only 3 players

[EddieG]

Can't say I'll be any good, but link me if you need more.