Amazing

Use your imagination with me for a second, and pretend like this is Crew Stadium instead of Sweden (yes Sweden, were they make furniture)! Gives me goosebumps thinking about it.

I know people think English fans are the best, but its just not true. Look around on youTube and you'll see some amazing displays from around the world!

Try searching for these key works on youTube: tifo and of course, ultra; and these clubs: Ajax, AIK, Rapid Vienna, Galatasaray, Dynamo, Besiktas etc...

I Thought Goats Ate Everything

A few posts ago, I expressed my concern over Chivas USA's empty stadium. Allow me to quote myself,

"...that sort of vacuous atmosphere is typically reserved for the monstrosities of the Meadowlands and Arrowhead! Not a SSS."

Well, I found this article by Mr. Luis Bueno over at LASoccernews.com that makes a valiant attempt to explain just what's going on in LA. He's got lots of other great articles, too. And his last name means "good", so you know it has to be bueno!

Makelele to MLS?

The "Beckham Effect" is in full swing as the transfer window opens up this summer. It seems like every 30+ year old who is soon to be out of contract is stating their desire to move to MLS. The latest superstar player to name drop MLS as a future destination is none other than Chelsea's Claude Makelele. Read all about it on FSC.

Let the speculation begin on where he would go. I don't know off the top of my head which clubs have DP spots available, but I'll go ahead and start the rumor that Dallas, KC and Colorado are fighting over his rights!

I honestly think this move is at least a year away. It's probably just posturing to make sure he gets a good contract to stay at Chelsea, but fun to think about, none the less!

Haven't written anything in a few days, as I've been playing catch up reading all the cool stuff on Jessica Canizale's blog, Sideline Views. Tons of good info about the US team as it prepares for the Copa d'Oro, plus LA Galaxy and Chivas blurbs.

Platini v G-14 (18)

"I call officially on the major and important clubs in European football to disband their elitist grouping, to withdraw the various lawsuits that they have brought before the courts..."

Seems that Msr. Platini is working hard to keep football from eating itself in Europe, where those evil greedy G-14 (actually 18) clubs are messing things up for everyone. Should be interesting to watch Platini do what he can to help the sport. It was just a few months ago that he was lobbying for Champion's League reform to help out the smaller leagues.

And who said the French were lazy? Look out Blatter, Platini's building up equity to take your job! Michel Platini, you're my Ultra of the Day!

ESPN for full story.

Deez nuts!

Ah...brings back memories of when I hit the post by deflecting a clearance off my "area". Let's just say I didn't finish the game...

MLS Saturday on FSC: Dallas v Chivas

Maykel Galindo is a terror to defenses!

A really good game with some of the best midfield play I've seen in MLS since DC decided to implode. Toja and Ricchetti look to be the best pair of new players to MLS so far this season. Great additions to the league that FSC announcer Christopher Sullivan couldn't get enough of. What a goal by Maykel Galindo btw...goal of the week in my book.

(ps...what's up with the Chivas crowds? I thought the Mexicans where supposed to flock to this team. I guess they're Mexicants instead. I mean, that sort of vacuous atmosphere is typically reserved for the monstrosities of the Meadowlands and Arrowhead! Not a SSS. Check out this nice article over at Who Ate All the Cupcakes that pretty much reflects my thoughts...which is good, so my lazy ass doesn't have to write my own!)

I had to laugh and Sullivan's counterpart in the booth however. This guy kept trying to talk about Beckham, and Sulli would just walk right over him with his great commentary on the match. People complain about MLS announcers trying to "sell the game", but they don't do that on FSC.

Wednesday Night's Hidden Int'l Friendlies

Santino takes one in the nuts.

In case you missed it, Toronto FC played Benfica to a 0-0 draw. Not a bad result considering Toronto is a newb, and Benfica is in full season form. 18,000+ fans at the match, which is most likely accurate, considering the huge crowds Toronto has had this season.

Also, MLS's very own "Galacticos", the WORLD FAMOUS L.A. Galaxy, (thanks to Beckham, they actually kind-of are) lost to the Protestants from Glasgow Scotland, 1 to zip. No figures on attendance (which would probably be inflated anyways), but still a good result for LA's B team. I guess Ranger's couldn't let Celtic be the only Scottish team to play in the US?

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

ULTRAS MLS is primarily a site about supporting football in our country/continent, but that doesn't mean we ignore the Great Leagues! Unless you've been living in a hole, you should know that the "Superbowl of Soccer" is on ESPN today. That's right, Liverpool vs. AC Milan. Kaka vs. Gerrard. Pubs around this land of opportunity will be serving beers. MLS clubs will be inviting fans to watch the match in their clubhouses.

The rest of us will be at work. But there is hope! Download the Sopcast application for windows, and tune into the game, free of charge. Find channel 6029. Star Sports, and get ready to disturb your cube-mates. Bonus: its an English language channel.

Also, check out this great article by Brian Dohn of the LA Daily News. He gets my ULTRA of the Day award.

MLS YouTube debate.

BrandynKBerry refutes harmonmsp's moronic, thirteen minute long monologue about how "MLS won't make it, ever." Brandyn gets an ULTRAS1996 seal of approval. harmonmsp...you're and asshole.

First, check out this wanker who doesn't think MLS will ever succeed. He has some really "original thoughts" on the matter that deserve to be thrown right in the garbage along with all the other nay-sayers who refuse to see how strong the sport is getting in good ole North America. Be warned: its THIRTEEN minutes long, and will cause your brain to go numb. What a dork.

Then, check out my ULTRA of the month (the first one ever!) BrandynKBerry. His great video rebuttal puts that retard in his place, showing what true believers know in their corazons! Brandyn is obviously a FC Toronto fan, and no doubt relishing the atmosphere that our Canadian brothers to the north are generating at every home game.