The [Horribly Unpopular] Soccer Thread

[Reno_eNVy]

FlyDoctor, do you not support the Minnesota Stars? D2 ain't that bad, you know!


Also, fun fact to all those playing the fantasy game: drag one of your forwards to midfield position and a midfielder to defensive position. BAM, you're running a 3-4-3, more points!

 

[Foosinho]

We're just a few days away from the glory that is the 2012 Columbus Crew being unleashed upon the rest of MLS.

 

[FlyDoctor]

FlyDoctor, do you not support the Minnesota Stars? D2 ain't that bad, you know!

Also, fun fact to all those playing the fantasy game: drag one of your forwards to midfield position and a midfielder to defensive position. BAM, you're running a 3-4-3, more points!

I do, and they did a great job this past season (I want to brew up the NB shining star ale soon!) I find it tough to follow bough as its not televised (as far as i know) and it's a bit far to go to the home games (almost 2 hours). Nonetheless, I support them and follow online.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Hey guys with First Kick coming in 2 days I'm looking to get just a couple more people in the Homebrew fantasy leagues.

Also, if you want to see how you compare to the guys at MLSsoccer.com, join the ExtraTime private league with the code "135-322"

 

[FlyDoctor]

Hey guys with First Kick coming in 2 days I'm looking to get just a couple more people in the Homebrew fantasy leagues.

Also, if you want to see how you compare to the guys at MLSsoccer.com, join the ExtraTime private league with the code "135-322"

How does one do this? I've never done a fantasy league (in any sport!) so need some dirwctoon

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Here ya go. I posted this a bit ago:

Hey everybody! I've set up a Homebrew League in the new MLS Fantasy Manager.

Now this isn't a traditional draft league... that game will probably be released soon. But in this one you have the chance to win a bunch of MLS Gear as well as tickets to the 2013 All-Star match.

So here's what you do:

1) Go to http://fantasy.mlssoccer.com/ and click on sign-up.

2) Make your team. You don't have to complete it now... you have unlimited transfers until March 10th

3) Go to "Leagues" and choose "Join League."

4) Select to join a Private League.

5) Choose one or both of the leagues I set up by entering the sign-up code in parenthesis:

a. Homebrew Classic (1117-499) -- The "Classic" style of game is where the table is ranked based on overall points accumulated by your players.

b. Homebrew H2H (1117-500) -- The "Head 2 Head" has your team playing another team in the league each fixture. The winner gets 3 points, draw gets 1.


So join up, do your research, and HAVE FUN!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

HOLY CRAP, MOFOS!!! Season 17 starts in 6 hours!!! HOT PISS!

Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, Omigod, BYAAAAAAAAY!!!

 

[mrgstiffler]

Crap, I forgot to do my transfers.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Well poop.. but my two montreal players didn't start... crap. At least I got the Ginga Ninja.

 

[aygov]

Drew Moor is making me look good...

 

[FlyDoctor]

Watched DCvSKC - great back and forth. Lots of intercepted passes that looked more like Inaccurate passes instead of good defense. Great to see US soccer again!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Watched DCvSKC - great back and forth. Lots of intercepted passes that looked more like Inaccurate passes instead of good defense. Great to see US soccer again!

Yeah the collective passing for all clubs was a little shady... except RSL of course. But I was pushing for sporting to get a goal... they definitely deserved one

 

[Joker]

The H2H password isn't working for me.

 

[mrgstiffler]

Here we go, Timbers! It's on ESPN2 if anyone wants to watch.

 

[mrgstiffler]

AMAZING goal by Kris Boyd!!!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Excellent match. Glad Boyd is my fantasy captain

 

[dwarven_stout]

Excellent match. Glad Boyd is my fantasy captain

Yep. Great start for Portland. Really like the play down the wings, and how about 75% pass completion?!

Now, time to wildcard!

 

[Joker]

Kalif was giving a ball handling clinic last night, it was awsome.

 

[aygov]

Top of the league!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Yeah I jumped quite a bit after Boyd racked up points but I need to do some changes. I'll just use my 1 free transfer this round and if it's not working it's time for a Wildcard

Also, no soccer today?! Damn I'm already getting withdrawals. Luckily there is some CCL action tomorrow.

 

[aygov]

Yea, I had to make a MF change.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

The H2H password isn't working for me.

Sorry for the delayed response. That's really odd.... it says you'll be added to Classic after the round is over but nothing on H2H. I'll look into it.


EDIT: Okay, it should work for you now. Give it a shot

 

[Joker]

Still getting:
This is not a valid league code. Please enter another code or check the code with the league administrator.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

1117-500 right?

 

[dwarven_stout]

Also, no soccer today?! Damn I'm already getting withdrawals. Luckily there is some CCL action tomorrow.

Everton played Liverpool today on ESPN. Unfortunately they lost (hey, it's after Jan 1- anything is possible with them!)

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I meant domestic soccer

 

[mrgstiffler]

For those who didn't watch the match yesterday...

Timbers fans singing the National Anthem:



Kris Boyd's goal that I posted about:

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I think TA sounded even better this year

 

[Foosinho]

That was well taken by Boyd.

I'm so excited about where MLS is in year 17. Year 1 seems like such a long time ago. Now we just need some of the original teams to build up their fan bases.

I think the recent expansion teams have been aided by there being a solid, mature league to come in to (I remember the uphill road as the leader of one of the original supporters clubs for one of the original teams). I think they've elevated support to the next level, which I do think, in time, will feed back into the older clubs. I love it. The more we see stuff like TA and Sounders home crowds on TV, the more it will grow the game. Love it love it love it.

 

[Joker]

1117-500 right?

Yep I have tried copy/paste to put it in and typing it in get the same message either way.