JOSH8572 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 i can name 8 man u players but 0 dcu players, not sure anyone cares about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 In all fairness. The poll will be skewed dramatically....Because this is indeed a Washington Redskins board. Soccer does not get near the media attention it deserves in certain markets and it is not smart business for them to invest more money when the media rarely talks about it. ESPN is more interested in international games than the MLS also. It hurts their product, but at the same time the true fans still come out to watch. I would bet most big soccer fans would only know a player or two that plays for the Redskins and they are the most popular team in DC and most talked about in DC media. And even if you included the Wizards...what one player ? Wall ? That's it. Sports junkies that watch all of the major sports can certainly name more than one player. I don't catch many United games because of my locale, but I know names of several players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I would know more players if I played as them in FIFA but I mostly play as Seattle or Barnsley in the nPower Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 In all fairness. The poll will be skewed dramatically....Because this is indeed a Washington Redskins board. Soccer does not get near the media attention it deserves in certain markets and it is not smart business for them to invest more money when the media rarely talks about it. ESPN is more interested in international games than the MLS also. It hurts their product, but at the same time the true fans still come out to watch. I would bet most big soccer fans would only know a player or two that plays for the Redskins and they are the most popular team in DC and most talked about in DC media. And even if you included the Wizards...what one player ? Wall ? That's it. Sports junkies that watch all of the major sports can certainly name more than one player. I don't catch many United games because of my locale, but I know names of several players. Can you blame ESPN, though? The European leagues are FAR more entertaining and have better players than what's in the MLS. On top of it all, think about the ratings. More fans here in the US care about the Euro leagues than what we have domestically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yeah, I can name four off the top of my head. Not nearly as many as early in their existence when they had Etcheverry, Moreno, etc....but I can name a few. But I'm also a soccer fan, though I don't really follow MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Can you blame ESPN, though? The European leagues are FAR more entertaining and have better players than what's in the MLS. On top of it all, think about the ratings. More fans here in the US care about the Euro leagues than what we have domestically. ESPN does not talk about MLS because they do not have the broadcast contract anymore. When they did, they talked a lot more about MLS. They are not going to cover the EPL as much soon, as it looks like they are going to lose that contract as well. I guarantee they will not have as much soccer coverage soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 'Can you name a DC United player?' Fixed the thread title for ya' . Just DC United. Drop the 'on the.' *Helpful me. Oh yeah, I can name several. I would blame bsf. But I have a **** ton of beer invested in this. Just ask his better half ..... Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bill Hamid. And he's a baller. He's the only one I could name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I can name twice as many United players as Detroit Tigers players. By a staggering 2 player to 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Jaime Moreno. And that guy with the cool last name. Mario something. That was like 1999. Oh and Roy something. I can't recall ever watching an MLS game, other than United back in the day. If they were in the playoffs and I somehow clicked on them I would, depending on what else is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 did your posts make you two feel good? lol but soccer does suck. just my opinion though. im sure there are a lot of people that like soccer. one of my friends is a hugeeeee NJ (NY?) Redbulls fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel25 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 freddie adu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins4Life6388 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Chris Pontius, bc their is an idiot from Jackass with the same name, and Andy Najar, but i couldnt tell you why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Chris Pontius, bc their is an idiot from Jackass with the same name, and Andy Najar, but i couldnt tell you why. me too....lol I literally thought it was the dude from Jackass for the longest time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 who even cares about soccer...its such a joke. If you think before you post you'll come off wiser. And I don't even like soccer either. Except the World Cup. ---------- Post added October-28th-2012 at 10:35 AM ---------- I can name twice as many United players as Detroit Tigers players. By a staggering 2 player to 1. Really? Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander, Miguel Triple Crown Cabrera. That's an easy three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just created the event on fb. better see you guys there!!! Just bought my ticket!! Barra raised prices to $35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I used to be able to name most of the starters when I was in high school. Today I can only remember Etchevery, Moreno, Arce , Harks and Pope. I haven't followed the MLS since I left DC in 2000 so no, I can't name any current starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The only only can think of is De Rosario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 The only only can think of is De Rosario he's sick. i thought our season would collapse when he got injured. instead we ripped off a 7 game unbeaten streak to end the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 he's sick. i thought our season would collapse when he got injured. instead we ripped off a 7 game unbeaten streak to end the season That's crazy. I love the United, it's just that I am not that into soccer. But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy watching. I also love how people are so passionate about it. Just as long as it isn't violent or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Really? Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander, Miguel Triple Crown Cabrera. That's an easy three. It's a shame that I can name more people on a ball team from Detroit then I can from my hometown MLS team.... I need to pay more attention to them... Then again, maybe I shouldn't. I don't think it is no conicdence that the most successful team in DC, in the last 20 years, is the one I follow the least. So I am not going to watch any DCU games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's crazy.I love the United, it's just that I am not that into soccer. But that doesn't mean I don't enjoy watching. I also love how people are so passionate about it. Just as long as it isn't violent or anything. yea man i didn't get into soccer until a few years ago. now i'm addicted. definitely watch the playoff game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 See the above post, I don't want to jinx anything. no way!! believe me, i feel your pain with DC sports but you are not a jinx. Don't worry and watch the game! Support DCU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 yea man i didn't get into soccer until a few years ago. now i'm addicted. definitely watch the playoff game!!! See the above post, I don't want to jinx anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 See the above post, I don't want to jinx anything. no way!! believe me, i feel your pain with DC sports but you are not a jinx. Don't worry and watch the game! Support DCU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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