Smurf":1ivgrmbn said:That match is going to be insane. Dempsey's Home Debut, Timbers vs Sounders, ECS vs TA, 67,000 people....That is going to be an incredible, historical match.
Sarlacc83":151w5ks7 said:All I have to say is: I hope this wastes all sorts of money and time for the Sounders.
Carry on, gents.
Edit: It's beginning to look like the MLS ignored it's own rules and passed over the Timbers' rights. So, a potential big middle finger to them.
Sarlacc83":qa1pgx55 said:All I have to say is: I hope this wastes all sorts of money and time for the Sounders.
Carry on, gents.
Edit: It's beginning to look like the MLS ignored it's own rules and passed over the Timbers' rights. So, a potential big middle finger to them.
usc17hawk":2wlihte3 said:Sarlacc83":2wlihte3 said:All I have to say is: I hope this wastes all sorts of money and time for the Sounders.
Carry on, gents.
Edit: It's beginning to look like the MLS ignored it's own rules and passed over the Timbers' rights. So, a potential big middle finger to them.
Accusing the MLS of ignoring their own rules in this case is incorrect. Dempsey is a Designated Player and therefore not subject to the allocation process. So, as much as opposing fans would like to vilify the Sounders for this coup, there's no legitimate basis for doing so.
usc17hawk":2a4w4rmc said:Is it also possible that the Timbers could not afford to pay the transfer fee?
Uncle Si":q5klmvmy said:Smurf":q5klmvmy said:That match is going to be insane. Dempsey's Home Debut, Timbers vs Sounders, ECS vs TA, 67,000 people....That is going to be an incredible, historical match.
ECS v TA? Is it a battle of acronyms? The ECS will GAO v TA to get the TKO ASAP
Good lord I'm hilarious
Anyways should be fun. Good night to showcase the MLS
Smurf":o8w8mnpy said:Also, the league has already set the precedent for breaking its own rules, or making things up on the fly, to better the sport in the league....
Primary Example: David Beckham.
I rest my case.
Is it shady? Yuuup. Is is a raw deal for the Timbers....DAMN RIGHT IT IS.....but they deserve it.
Sports Hernia":rshuojej said:So the Sounders are the New York Yankees of soccer??????
Sarlacc83":34lb6sdc said:Smurf":34lb6sdc said:Also, the league has already set the precedent for breaking its own rules, or making things up on the fly, to better the sport in the league....
Primary Example: David Beckham.
I rest my case.
Is it shady? Yuuup. Is is a raw deal for the Timbers....DAMN RIGHT IT IS.....but they deserve it.
To the tune *Oh My Darling Clementine*
Build a bonfire
Build a bonfire
With Seattle on the top
With Vancouver in the middle
Then we'll burn the [bloody] lot.
:twisted:
Smurf":29fgznm6 said:Uncle Si":29fgznm6 said:Smurf":29fgznm6 said:That match is going to be insane. Dempsey's Home Debut, Timbers vs Sounders, ECS vs TA, 67,000 people....That is going to be an incredible, historical match.
ECS v TA? Is it a battle of acronyms? The ECS will GAO v TA to get the TKO ASAP
Good lord I'm hilarious
Anyways should be fun. Good night to showcase the MLS
Emerald City Supporters and Timbers Army...the two largest supporters groups in the US.
Uncle Si":3qzmd1do said:Smurf":3qzmd1do said:Uncle Si":3qzmd1do said:ECS v TA? Is it a battle of acronyms? The ECS will GAO v TA to get the TKO ASAP
Good lord I'm hilarious
Anyways should be fun. Good night to showcase the MLS
Emerald City Supporters and Timbers Army...the two largest supporters groups in the US.
Smurf you've educated us all on the supporter groups over the years and the carnival atmosphere they've created.... I was surprised you mentioned them as a significant part of match build up. What will the other 60000 people do?
Just messing with you. Enjoy it. Should be amazing