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**Jntg4** · 08-17-2011, 09:09 AM

Los Angeles Galaxy edge Motagua in CONCACAF opener - ESPN Los Angeles

Group play is underway.

Fire not in it though.

4 MLS teams; Los Angeles, Colorado, Dallas, and Seattle are though. Canada not represented at all, lol.

giaco · 08-17-2011, 12:54 PM

I think Canada was not represented in this group but there is another group and Toronto is in it.

That being said, Seattle had an interesting game....go down a goal inside of 2 minutes then have a man ejected and come back to see the other side go down a man and then Seattle overturned all of it and won 4-1.......

The Gals did ok at home winning 2-nil.

Now let's see them take that show on the road.

It's getting a little ahead of ourselves here, but the Fire could be in CCL if they win the USOC this season. they would play in the next installment of the tournament.

**Jntg4** · 08-17-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giaco

I think Canada was not represented in this group but there is another group and Toronto is in it.

That being said, Seattle had an interesting game....go down a goal inside of 2 minutes then have a man ejected and come back to see the other side go down a man and then Seattle overturned all of it and won 4-1.......

The Gals did ok at home winning 2-nil.

Now let's see them take that show on the road.

It's getting a little ahead of ourselves here, but the Fire could be in CCL if they win the USOC this season. they would play in the next installment of the tournament.

Oops, thought the countries were alphabetical but Canada wasn't near the top at all. Yes, Toronto FC is in it, so 5 MLS teams.

**Jntg4** · 08-17-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giaco

I think Canada was not represented in this group but there is another group and Toronto is in it.

That being said, Seattle had an interesting game....go down a goal inside of 2 minutes then have a man ejected and come back to see the other side go down a man and then Seattle overturned all of it and won 4-1.......

The Gals did ok at home winning 2-nil.

Now let's see them take that show on the road.

It's getting a little ahead of ourselves here, but the Fire could be in CCL if they win the USOC this season. they would play in the next installment of the tournament.

Even though Richmond has already eliminated Columbus and Kansas City, I'm not overly concerned about losing to them. However, we will have to go through either Seattle or Dallas if we want to win it all, that's what scares me.

giaco · 08-17-2011, 03:41 PM

The bids for the final have already been submitted and the results should be known before the semi-finals are played. Before, it was just a matter of who put the most money on the table in a blind bidding process. But since the USSF wants a bigger slice of gameday revenue, now a portion of the projected ticket sales is also considered as a part of the bid. If you're uncertain of what that means, here's a translation: USSF saw that Seattle drew over 30,000 for the final--a feat not to oft to happen and said "hmmmm, I think I'll have me some of that". it would be hard for anyone to keep up with Seattle's money to begin with, but when you throw in this new factor, it is virtually a lock that they will host the final, should they progress through the semi-final round past Dallas.

Should Dallas make it through and the Fire win, I think it will be a very tight race to host. While Dallas has traditionally been VERY poor in attendance, they have been good of late on the field and in the stands--this could mean that the ownership would see value in having a cup final played at home in front of a team and crowd that is growing in size and confidence. Whereas in Chicago, the dwindling attendance (both in league and USOC) during this season and an absentee owner who is more concerned with throwing great parties (and believe me, the Fire Foundation's "White Party" was AMAZING), and a faultering team with only the USOC to play for....well, the outlook for the owner to bid big isn't really there. All we can do is hope that A. we get past Richmond (and they've been really good in their division recently), B. Dallas win and we outbid them to host, or C. keep looking for cheap airfare out to the west coast.........then it's up to the team from there.

**AE23** · 08-17-2011, 05:31 PM

heres to hoping another team from the Mexican league wins it.

**Jntg4** · 08-17-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentE

heres to hoping another team from the Mexican league wins it.

giaco · 08-17-2011, 09:42 PM

Here's to at least 1 MLS team winning in Mejico.

**Jntg4** · 08-17-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by giaco

Here's to at least 1 MLS team winning in Mejico.

giaco · 08-18-2011, 11:47 AM

And Dallas does it. 1-nil over PUMAS.

cue the excuses from the FMF fans.

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08-17-2011, 09:09 AM	#1
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08-17-2011, 12:54 PM	#2
giaco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Motherland aka Humboldt Park Posts: 645 Thanks: 44 Thanked 174 Times in 150 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I think Canada was not represented in this group but there is another group and Toronto is in it. That being said, Seattle had an interesting game....go down a goal inside of 2 minutes then have a man ejected and come back to see the other side go down a man and then Seattle overturned all of it and won 4-1....... The Gals did ok at home winning 2-nil. Now let's see them take that show on the road. It's getting a little ahead of ourselves here, but the Fire could be in CCL if they win the USOC this season. they would play in the next installment of the tournament.

08-17-2011, 03:41 PM	#5
giaco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Motherland aka Humboldt Park Posts: 645 Thanks: 44 Thanked 174 Times in 150 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	The bids for the final have already been submitted and the results should be known before the semi-finals are played. Before, it was just a matter of who put the most money on the table in a blind bidding process. But since the USSF wants a bigger slice of gameday revenue, now a portion of the projected ticket sales is also considered as a part of the bid. If you're uncertain of what that means, here's a translation: USSF saw that Seattle drew over 30,000 for the final--a feat not to oft to happen and said "hmmmm, I think I'll have me some of that". it would be hard for anyone to keep up with Seattle's money to begin with, but when you throw in this new factor, it is virtually a lock that they will host the final, should they progress through the semi-final round past Dallas. Should Dallas make it through and the Fire win, I think it will be a very tight race to host. While Dallas has traditionally been VERY poor in attendance, they have been good of late on the field and in the stands--this could mean that the ownership would see value in having a cup final played at home in front of a team and crowd that is growing in size and confidence. Whereas in Chicago, the dwindling attendance (both in league and USOC) during this season and an absentee owner who is more concerned with throwing great parties (and believe me, the Fire Foundation's "White Party" was AMAZING), and a faultering team with only the USOC to play for....well, the outlook for the owner to bid big isn't really there. All we can do is hope that A. we get past Richmond (and they've been really good in their division recently), B. Dallas win and we outbid them to host, or C. keep looking for cheap airfare out to the west coast.........then it's up to the team from there.

08-17-2011, 05:31 PM	#6
AE23 from 68th Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oak Lawn/Chicago Posts: 5,049 Thanks: 1,027 Thanked 1,025 Times in 750 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	heres to hoping another team from the Mexican league wins it.

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giaco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Motherland aka Humboldt Park Posts: 645 Thanks: 44 Thanked 174 Times in 150 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Here's to at least 1 MLS team winning in Mejico.

08-18-2011, 11:47 AM	#10
giaco Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Motherland aka Humboldt Park Posts: 645 Thanks: 44 Thanked 174 Times in 150 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	And Dallas does it. 1-nil over PUMAS. cue the excuses from the FMF fans.

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