British make up words, claim it's American

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 British make up words, claim it's American
This one is kind of hard to explain. Some crazy English article out there claims to have "A Beginner's Guide to MLS Terminology." I know what you're thinking, what the hell is MLS terminology? Well here are some examples of what the Brits think we say (personally I blame Tommy Smyth ): WASTEBASKET - A phrase often used to describe a pass that goes out of play. REAL ESTATE - Used to describe ... [link]

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Published 9/25/2007 by 100% Injury Rate at 100% Injury Rate
... The British are claiming Americans use certain terms to describe soccer that I've never heard of. My favorite random term is bulldogging, because it must involve Ron Mexico in some way. [The Beautiful Game] ...

SAINT ANDREW'S NET: NEED A NEW REDHEAD!
Published 9/25/2007 at With Leather
... The Beautiful Game knows the British are trying to put words in our mouths.  How would you like it if the king of England came in here and started pushing you around? ...

You Create The Caption #87
Published 9/25/2007 by Awful Announcing- at Awful Announcing
... (Signal To Noise) Those Cheeky Brits Are Mocking Us (The Beautiful Game) ...

THE MIDWAY: MILTON BRADLEY & BRITISH SNOBBERY
Published 9/25/2007 by DCScrap at EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST
... Some British publication ran an article with a so-called "Beginner's Guide to MLS Terminology." We'd try to explain what they're talking about, but we have no idea. (The Beautiful Game) ...

Mls: The MLS has its own language? Well, if you ...
Published 9/25/2007 by Leitch at Deadspin
... thing they're talking about is, then yes, the MLS does have its own language. [The Beautiful Game] ...

Mark Cuban Practices His Moves Before Dancing With the Stars
Published 9/25/2007 at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... ! • THE BEAUTIFUL GAME is at a loss for words about this British guide to American soccer terminology . • 100% INJURY RATE adds insults to these ...

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