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Alexi Lalas: Bad GM, worse prognosticator
Alexi Lalas: Bad GM, worse prognosticator
For the second straight game, former Los Angeles Galaxy/San Jose/New York Red Bulls general manager Alexi Lalas went on ESPN and stated very confidently that the Red Bulls wouldn't have much of a chance and would lose in the MLS playoffs, first to Houston, and then to Real Salt Lake. He ...
RSL, N.Y. linked by love, hate - Salt Lake Tribune
RSL, N.Y. linked by love, hate - Salt Lake Tribune
sltrib.com — LEHI - Striker Clint Mathis played for the New York Red Bulls twice, and has nothing but good things to say about the organization. Midfielder Andy Williams spent most of a season there, and hasn't a harsh word. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando might still be ... (more) RSL, N.Y. linked by love, hate - Salt Lake Tribune
MLS CUP FINAL Preview:  All the Bull
MLS CUP FINAL Preview: All the Bull
redbulls.theoffside.com — November 19 --- The Offside: ESC will be alive and kicking, along with Raging Bull Nation, and the rest of the RB supporters. --- Will I be one of the people heading out there ? --- Well, I will have an update on that one... (more) MLS CUP FINAL Preview: All the Bull
Over the hump, finally
Over the hump, finally
waitingfornextyear.com — Though it obviously isn’t a sport of major consequence even here in Ohio, I wanted to give a worthy hat-tip to the Columbus Crew, who finally won their first MLS Eastern Conference Championship last night, beating arch-nemesis Chicago 2-1 in Columbus. The Crew found themselves down in the ... (more) Over the hump, finally
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The Onion Bag: Arsenal and Real Lose, Red Bulls Through to Final
The Big Lead — ... MLS Cup Craziness: The New York Red Bulls, who are not in the Western Conference, scrapped a 1-0 victory against the run of play over Real Salt Lake, earning a trip to face Eastern Conference champs Columbus Crew in the MLS Cup Final.  The plucky Red Bulls proved dismissive pundit Alexi Lalas wrong for the second time, which aroused the ire of the freshly blunt Soccer By Ives. ...

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