Tag Archives: fans
DC United Wins Hearts, Loses Its Mind
Let me step back from my normal neutral MLS observer/blogger and enter fan mode for a few minutes. I think this is the best way to analyze the Ben Olsen hiring. As a DC United supporter, I am ecstatic that … Continue reading
SUMmer of Soccer Big Boys on Display
SUMmer of Soccer Continues The ‘Summer of Soccer’ which began on June 20, rolls on. After this past weekend, 41 events, including 15 doubleheaders comprising 56 matches have drawn 1,306,902, for an average of 31,876. Since my last post on … Continue reading
MLS, CONCACAF botch doubleheader option
Once again, MLS executives prove they are not in tune with their product. The Gold Cup provided the perfect opportunity for MLS to expand their fan base. Collaboration with CONCACAF representatives could have brought doubleheaders featuring one MLS game and one … Continue reading
The Learning Curve of Arena Football
News about the Arena Football League (AFL) not playing its 2009 season is unsettling and a surprise to many (at this time, statements from the league website are still evolving). The league appeared to be in good shape. Evidence suggested … Continue reading
Americanizing Soccer for the U.S. Sports Fan pt. 4
The most popular reason that U.S. sports fans give for not watching soccer is its lack of scoring. In order to attract more fans, a professional soccer league in the U.S. must, above all things, try to create more offense. Though many … Continue reading
