It's a busy day, and I'd rather be off getting Distracter-fied (or let's face it, eating a pizza... or both), so let's get to it...#1 - President Obama has written a letter firmly backing U.S. efforts to land a World Cup in either 2018 or 2022 that was hand delivered to FIFA chief Sepp Blatter. Wicked.
#2 - Speaking of stimulus efforts, the Colorado Rapids have combined with a host of area hotspots and attractions to offer tourists a big discount package. The city is hoping to help the local economy by luring vacationers, and this seems a pretty good idea.
But sheesh, could you have named the price tag something other than "Mile High"? I'm not sure that helps.
#3 - Seattle strike phenom Fredy Montero will not face charges over accusations levied by a local young woman. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go take a Silkwood shower.
Meanwhile, back-up keeper Chris Eyelander says he is fit and ready for the tabletop clash at Chivas USA this weekend. The rookie, who moved up from the USL side, will be standing in for the suspended Kasey Keller. I had hoped to get a word with Eyelander this week, but have not heard back from the Sounders (ahem).
#4 - Soccer Insider Steven Goff lets on that D.C. United are coming closer to a Real Madrid friendly in August, and that the Galacticos will also play another MLS club on the trip.
Meanwhile, Luciano Emilio, Chris Pontius and Rodney Wallace will be at the grand opening of the new adidas store in Tysons Corner on Saturday to sign autographs from noon to 3.
#5 - The NY Post's Brian Lewis says New York will soon have left back Alfredo Pacheco's paperwork complete.
On another NYRB note, the club will take its turn in trying to find a bone marrow donor for RSL midfielder Andy Williams' wife Marcia on Saturday. Get out there and get checked if you can!
#6 - Speaking of Red Bulls, Mac Kandji is featured along with Revs winger Sainey Nyassi in this African report about the rapid influx of players from that continent to MLS.
#7 - And speaking of long-awaited new defenders, Houston have now officially added Canada international Andrew Hinault from Czech side Most.
Sticking with the Dynamo, Houston Chronicle ace Bernardo Fallas shares a fun bit: Ade Akinbiyi being stunned by the American media (erm.. really?). Meanwhile, the Offside was kind enough to offer the new striker a city primer.
#8 - A few quick MLS injury updates: Columbus defender Chad Marshall (boy, do they miss him!), RSL's Robbie Russell and a massive New England Revs list.
#9 - The Jimmy Conrad Show returns tonight! What's more, next Thursday's visit from New York comes on JC Bobblehead Night.
#10 - Revs Boss Steve Nicol remembers the Hillsborough disaster, which happened on this day in 1989.
#11 - USA Today all-star Beau Dure weighs in on all the MLS rookies seeing early PT.
#12 - I'm sorry, but could someone explain to me why everyone hates Tommy Smyth so much? Maybe I'm biased because I've met the man and he was a delight, but geeez... try decaf, people.
Seriously though, it sure seems some Americans now addicted to empty, petulant outrage. It's going to kill you, so relax.
#13 - [cheesy nightclub DJ voice]And this one... goes out to awwwllllll the laaaaaaydeeeeeezzz[/cheesy nightclub DJ voice]
#14 - Finally, in imaginary conjunction with The Colbert Report, NSC has invited Dwight Schrute to talk to you all about bear safety...
- Greg Seltzer
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2 comments:
I like Tommy Smyth. I don't understand the hate. That cosmo girl thing was pretty funny.
Nice find on the cosmo girl thing...ahaha
It was almost as funny as that video of Carlos Bocanegra on some hottest athlete list.
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