Good morning everybody. Today should be an entertaining day in the soccer world, with matches throughout the day and night on TV, including the season-opening weekend in MLS. Whether you are a Eurosnob or Ameri-snob, there is something for you.
There is the Fulham-Derby match, otherwise known as the ‘Americans soon to be relegated’ derby, at 11am on Fox Soccer Channel. There is also the MLS Cup rematch between Houston and New England tonight, also on FSC.
Here are today’s games for those of you who missed yesterday’s Soccer on TV post:
- 10:30am- GolTV- Bayern Munich at Nuremburg
- 11am- FSC- Fulham at Derby.
- 12:30pm- GolTV- Eintracht Frankfurt at Bayer Leverkusen
- 1pm- FSC- Aston Villa at Manchester United.
- 3pm- GolTV- Barcelona at Real Betis
- 3:30- FSC- Inter Milan at Lazio.
- 5pm- GolTV- Atletico Madrid at Villarreal.
- 7:15pm- GolTV- Millonarios at Nacional.
- 7:30pm- FSC- Houston at New England.
- 9:30pm- FSC- Los Angeles Galaxy at Colorado Rapids
A side note for those of you who will post on today’s action. I will be having a separate MLS-only Your Running Commentary posted later in the afternoon. This way we can keep the Euro and MLS talk in their own sections.
You know the routine. If you are watching matches today please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and even some play-by-play on today’s action in the comments section below.
Enjoy the soccer.
whoops…give ronaldo some of the magic spray!!!!!
I would kill to have even 1% of the skill that Ronaldo has in his left big toe. I love watching him play. Hope they come stateside some day.
“CD:
I was waiting for someone to respond with that response. I know what you’re saying, but aren’t most U.S. games boring? The Olympic games for the U.S., and even the U.S. vs Poland game was boring, but you watch and find it interesting because it is the U.S. and survival for the Americans in the EPL. At least that’s the way I see it.
Posted by: aristotle”
Dude if your just looking for something boring to watch in the US to kill the time. I got some great news for you. Spring is in the air and all around this fine country the grass will start growing. Look out your front window and get it on….:)
Seriously I have watched Fulham enough this year and I have not really found it all that stimulating. The Americans are nice to watch but it is ok life will go on if Fulham gets relegated. Part of US soccer players growing up on the world stage is experiencing the pressure and failing sometimes. None of the players on Fulham would have experienced anything like a relegation battle in the MLS.
On a side note I was hoping Fulham would win so they would have some hope going into the Reading match in two weeks since I will be at the Madjeski for the affair. Hopefully an American besides the keepers will make it on the pitch. If not hopefully two teams at the bottom of the the table will find some inspiration from somewhere and make a game of it.
It now appears that Ronaldo has more skill in one heel than most others have in their entire body.
Nice heel flick!
After watching the Derby Fulham game, the man u and villa game is a breath of fresh air
Jesus Christ…Cristiano Ronaldo is an animal! TWENTY SIX league goals in TWENTY SIX league starts. Unstoppable!!!
While EJ has done little to inspire, I think he will be much better served with a season in the Championship, rather than coming back to MLS with his tail tucked between his legs, all Landy-Cakes style.
I see Dempsey staying in the Prem at a bargain to club like West Ham, Birmingham, Villa, Everton etc, as Boca moves to one of the newly promoted clubs. It is possible that McBride and Keller head to MLS, but I can see McBride solidifying his place as a Fulham legend by sticking around for a season to bring them back to the Prem and then moving back to the states in 2009-10. Who knows with Keller, as everyone was convinced he was going to MLS after his German club was relegated, so who knows.
And I reiterate my opinion from earlier, Hodgson is a terrible manager, he might have been something special 10-15 years ago, the game has passed him by, much the same way it has for Keegan.
And as much as I hate Ronaldo, he just scored an unbelievable goal…
Also, the Galaxy vs. Rapids game will also be on HDNET.
There it is. The final nail in Fulham’s coffin. A last minute win by Sunderland. Ithink the bottom three are decided now. Bolton lose a 2-0 lead at home against a team playing with 10 men?
One more comment on Johnson. If he keeps getting played when he is clearly playing with no confidence, and I would even say traumatized, he is never going to recover and will need therapy. Just what does this guy have to do for the coaches to understand? Maybe he should write on the front of his shirt “Please Help Me!”
Johnson should come back to MLS in part because he is not good enough to play in England
Derby first team in history of premier league to be relegated in march.
EJ is horrible again. What a waste of money by Fulham.
Hodgson will get the axe. I know he doesn’t have the best players to choose from. But you have to put the best players out there and use your subs right. He did an awful job and will be gone. Johnson deserved the pk, but won’t get one because he goes down way too much and will never be physical.
sunderland score lead 2-1
So, Keller and McBride back to MLS and Dempsey sold to a Premier League team. What about Boca? EJ stays. Sound about right?
Even the announcer thinks Hodgson is an idiot.
bolton down 3-2
Goodbye Fulham!
32 newcastle
32 reading
31 wigan
31 sunderland
30 birmingham
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27 bolton
24 fulham
11 derby
It looks like Derby, Fulham, and Bolton will be going down. Only Bolton has a chance.
EJ just looks lost…
I really want him to establish some pride and presence here.
Yeah papabear, Eddie Johnson has been playing better lately for Fulham and the fans even appreciate him!
How could we ever have thought this team had a chance?
Johnson goes down more than a drunk whore at a fraternity party…
If Johnson’s flop-to-minutes played ratio hadn’t been 2 to 1, times in his last game, he might have been able to sell that PK.
Oh geebus. that was a weak run by eddie and a weak chance! how ’bout you try and kick the ball! Ah,but he probably should have had that call anyway.
Johnson is so disrespected he can’t even get an obvious penalty call.
Man, FUlham is horrible and this is an ugly game. Nothing more needs to be said…
I don’t care how many times the commentators put Keller down; he has saved this game for Fulham
Danny Murphy and Eddie Johnson to the rescue!
I agree MK, Johnson needs a good physical season in the Championship if he’s going to take the next step in his career.
I agree MK, Johnson needs a good physical season in the Championsip if he’s going to take the next step in his career.
poor Fulham. you cant help but laugh inside. sorry
Bye bye Fulham. I won’t waste anymore time on you. What an absolutely disgraceful display! It looks like an individual competition amongst the Fulham players now to see who can suck the most! I think Derby might pull off a win in the last minutes. Johnson comes in and acts stupid immediately.
Bolton 2 – 2 Arsenal
Fortunate goal for Fulham – I’ll take it! Now get some subs in…
With the way he’s been shrugged off at the end of the season, I don’t see Bocanegra staying on if they drop. He, Dempsey, and/or Keller could catch on with a lower-table team next season. I think McBride’s going to make his way home to MLS after this season.
I think Johnson would do best to grow up in the Championship.
In the time that it took to post this, Fulham blew it…
What are the football gods doing to me?! 2-2
Arsenal just tied bolton 2-2
Fulham scores to go ahead and then gives up a goal like a second later.
Wow.
3-1 to Bir. yes
Luck might get Fulham a win! 2-1
I’ve lost all respect for Hodgson as a manager.
Aristotle:
My thoughts exactly.
Keller is the only reason Fulham are clinging to a 1-1 tie. I think Hodgson has quit on his team.
Jonathan:
You’re absolutely right. He could add some offense too.
If Fulham do go down how many of the 5 US players will end up playing in the prem next year?
Watching the Championship results come through and its not pretty if your a Watford fan
Hodgson is a moron! If you don’t bring subs into a game like this where Fulham are playing like crap and desperately hanging on, when do you?
Fulham’s defense looks absolutely brutal. There is no way Carlos Bocanegra does not deserve to be out there.
2-1 bolton lead
i saw something in another post about MLS Direct Kick being “free on all providers.” is that true? if so, can i get it on Comcast? i’m guessing no.
Man City just pulled one back on Birmingham. 2-1.