Tidbits

Ronaldo's reaction is hilarious and priceless. And as an aside, I know it's been going on for a long while now, but I like how C. Ronaldo is just Ronaldo and everyone knows who you're talking about, whereas you need to specify if you're talking about the Brazilian Ronaldo, i.e. the Fat One.

Congrats and best wishes to Nadine and Bryan. Both are super people.

K

River - Colon, huh? River played horribly (no organization due to lack of leadership on the field and off). But River had a lot of young guys who may be looking for a job with a new coach, and Colon .... I will have to look into that.

I knew I should've gone to the game Saturday!

Sorry girls?? It should be sorry guys. Have you ever seen Nadine?

Luis, when I think Ronaldo, I think about the Brazilian first...depends on where you are coming from.

"Even David Beckham isn't big enough to be Major League Soccer's story of the year, at least not according to deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis. "What is the real story of 2007 for MLS?" Gazidis asked. "The actual story has been looking to South America and importing players from South America who are very significant performers in our league.""

Full article http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/26/sports/AF-SPT-SOC-MLS-Beckham.php

Wow, Sporting keeper there looked like Perkins, setting up the wall to protect the near post and then getting caught guessing that he would try to go over the wall. Woulda been an easy save if he'd just held his side.

There's only one Ronaldo and he's won the World Cup. Christiano is prancing, preening, poxy show pony. Lot's a talent but a full-on cheat.

Despite Ronaldo's reputation as a cheat, that shot was awesome. Especially considering the game implications. Talk about crushing the hopes of the opponents.

And I agree with Luis, Ronaldo's reaction was classic.

Lost in BA:

I'm thinking about moving down to BA. How easy is it to get involved in rec league down there?

Actually, at that point, Ronaldo's goal had no implications -- Roma and ManU were through due to Roma's victory, and Sporting to UEFA Cup.

Tough loss for the beloved Gunners yesterday.

Locations outside of DC? You mean River Place in Arlington?

Actually,for someone with money on the game it mattered alot.

Steve didn't say locations outside of DC, he said a non-Poplar Point site.

Best to Bryan and Nadine, but I home she keeps her last name. Nadine Namoff?

Thanks for the highlights, Goffer. They're much appreciated from this Man Utd fan who was stuck at work and forgot to TiVo the game.

Fantastic free kick from Ronaldo. Kuszack (or however it's spelled) should be ashamed. Really poor positioning.

Now that the torch has been passed with who is the better Ronaldo, any chance that the same thing ever happens with DCU's Fred?

Steve didn't say locations outside of DC, he said a non-Poplar Point site.
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To be more specific, the Metro section item does concern a site outside of D.C.

Anyone out there know much about the defenders involved in that game we were scouting? I know Rivarola (Colon) is a wingback, but nothing about the rest. I'm not sure what the Revs were looking for, but I would really hope we were looking at center backs.

I really doubt the Revs were looking for defensive help unless they are certain that Parkhurst is moving on. I would imagine they are looking for help up top. DC on the other hand was probably looking for a center back. Hopefully a Vanney replacement, or a strong midfielder.

not that i am not a Vanney fan, just thinking ahead.

1) Charlottesville is the last place to hold a wedding(Blacksburg has a few nice places)
2) My last name would sound much better with Nadine than Namoff.
3) Too much college sport's action for a wedding this Saturday...I guess that's why it's in Charlottesville

The Liverpool game kicks off at 7:45 GMT which is 2:45 EST so anyone looking to see it at 1PM will be disappointed

There is only one Fred!

http://www.metronews.ca/xmlFiles/CPNews/R092920AU.jpg
he isn't afraid to stand up to giants

And that's how Cristiano Ronaldo takes 450'000 USD from his former team...(both home & away matches)

I'd think the Revs are looking for either a playmaker or a forward, though losing Riley leaves them with little depth in the back.

As for us, we need a center back whether Vanney stays or goes.

In terms of a center-back in the Colon game, I would think that Ariel Garce fits the bill as a potential DCU target - 29 years old, not real tall (5'10" or so), 2 caps (one against USA in 2003), price tag could be reasonable (i.e. not DP but higher end MLS wages) - currently with Colon but played with River Plate and Moreila of Mexico.

Blacksburg over Charlottesville? That's laughable.

Locations outside of DC? You mean River Place in Arlington?

Posted by: UVA-United | November 28, 2007 11:34 AM
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The online survey of fan interest in potential sites that DCU fielded several weeks ago listed Alexandria and Springfield, but not Arlington, as areas that were under consideration. If River Place were to start receiving serious consideration, that would indeed be news.

Breaking news!

Harry Redknapp and Portsmouth's president were arrested on bung charges by an anti-corruption police unit.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/index?cc=5901

I guess the FA will take Harry off the short list for the England job.

listed Alexandria and Springfield, but not Arlington, as areas that were under consideration. If River Place were to start receiving serious consideration, that would indeed be news.

Posted by: 22201 | November 28, 2007 01:57 PM

Of course it would. I love the location for a stadium - but the residents secured a big ground lease when the Nationals were looking at the spot. It's a shame - the area deserves MUCH better buildings than those dumps. Like a DC stadium overlooking the Potomac and the more prominent features of the DC skyline.

And no major offense, but after living there for a period - nothing built with any amount of Maryland tax dollars is good. I'd rather travel the horrendous commute to Dulles!

Of course it would. I love the location for a stadium - but the residents secured a big ground lease when the Nationals were looking at the spot.
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As a resident of 22201, I would love a stadium in 22209, three kilometers away, as much as anyone. Besides, there is so little to attract people to Rosslyn on evenings and weekends as there is. However, there is no shortage of nimbyism in Arlington, as the brief episode with the Nats that you cite demonstrated. Further, anyone who wishes to redevelop the site, for a stadium or anything else, will have to confront the balkanized ownership structure that you also cite. Who owns the land which the residents are leasing? The residents themselves are organized into several cooperatives. Finally, many of the units are rented out, presumably most with standard leases. Getting the tenants out of there before their leases expire (or waiting until all the leases expire) would be an interesting exercise.

For tonight's NCAA action, gametrackers for all matches can be found at:

http://www.ncaasports.com/soccer/womens/scoreboard/div1/2007/1130

Audio and video for selected games can be found at:

http://www.ncaasports.com/broadcast/schedule/champ-audio

It appears that there will be a video feed of UVA-WVU, and that all other games involving teams from this area will have an audio play-by-play. (Calling Tony Limarzi!)

Oops! That was the scoreboard for the women's tournament. Save that for Friday. Here is the correct gametracker link for tonight:

http://www.ncaasports.com/soccer/mens/scoreboard/div1/2007/1128

Veron Set For Shock MLS Move

http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=496378

and my new website

www.chicagofiresoccer.teach-nology.com

I'm so sick of people hating on Cristiano. But anyways yes his goal was meaningful because even though both Man U and Roma were through, the goal means that Man U clinched winning the group, instead of just advancing. They can rest players now for the last group stage match.

People who hate Critiano Ronaldo are extremely jealous because he is not on their dide of the clubs. His playing ability is so brilliant that people think he is cheating.

It was a nice goal. But C. Ronaldo does dive (not that he's the only one), and for that reason I am not a fan.

The Terps escaped by the skin of their teeth (except that reptiles don't have teeth, I reckon, nor do teeth have skin, for that matter). I've been watching the WVU-UVA game. I have to admire the single camera operator who has to follow the play from end to end without a respite.

WVU goes up 1-0 on a nice free kick. I think they said the player who took it is from England.

Yeah, Stratford buried that kick just like that other native of London, and he comes a bit cheaper.

I share your respect for the one-man camera crew. I think the announcers are doing a good job too.

Hey I think that's Brian Carroll's younger brother playing for WVU.

Indeed:

http://www.msnsportsnet.com/profile.cfm?id=100854&sport=msoccer

I don't whether there is any realistic chance of getting three siblings in MLS.

Speaking of siblings, the Cavalier Barlow brothers both got yellow cards on the same play just now.

UMass just bounced Boston College, the top seed in the tournament. Has that ever happened before since they went to 48 teams?

Also, Indiana and Bradley have gone to overtime. The lone Indiana goal was scored by someone with an interesting name:

http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/mellencamp_john00.html

I hate BC.

Who says reptiles don't have teeth? Ever seen an alligator?

By the way, Mourinho is a prom queen stringing along the doofus with the bad haircut (England) just for giggles. No way he takes that job.

Also, Indiana and Bradley have gone to overtime. The lone Indiana goal was scored by someone with an interesting name:

http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/mellencamp_john00.html

Posted by: 22201 | November 28, 2007 09:08 PM

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It's his nephew...

"*I'm told that representatives from both United and the Revs attended the River Plate-Colon de Santa Fe match Saturday in Buenos Aires. They did not know the others were there, but ran into each other at some point. Might they be scouting the same players? Hmmm....."

Somewhere, an Argentinean Ari Gold is smiling.