SBI MLS Power Rankings
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Your Season Opener hype edition
Published 3/27/2008 by Fitz at Real Salt Lake
... … that RSL is No. 12 in his opening power rankings. He reasons: “I’m sure folks in Salt Lake will argue that RSL made a ton of acquisitions and is ready to take the leap. I’m not convinced. If and when I am convinced, I will let it be known and adjust the rankings accordingly.” Fair enough, don’t you think? Click here for his complete rankings. I think RSL will be better than the Galaxy and Colorado, but time will tell. ...
2008 MLS Pre-Season Collective Power Rankings: Featuring Collectives Within The Collective
Published 3/28/2008 by Jeff at Center Holds It
... the year, this is a small sample - only 7 pundits. But I have faith it will grow as the season progresses. Here’s the list for today (with links embedded, so you can check my math):
Center Holds It (Jeff’s - e.g. mine)
ESPN.com (a collective, even a famous one)
Orlando Sentinel (Brant Parsons, I think)
3rd Degree (Parrish Glover)
Blue Blooded Journo (a collective)
Sideline Views (Luis Bueno)
Soccer By Ives (Ives Galarcep)
Now, to the data: as with last year, I ...
Previews from around the Net…
Published 3/28/2008 by travis at Kansas City Wizards
... They list Trujillo as a player to watch.
A FIFA preview briefly mentions Kansas City at the bottom of the page.
Goal.com predicts a playoff berth.
Soccerlens says that KC will do well if they find the back of the night. Duh.
A pre-season power rankings from Center Holds It has KC in fifth. They also have a complete Eastern Conference preview available. KC is a ‘darkhorse’
Ives puts the Wizards in fourth.
North American Soccer magazine offers not only a long name but also ...
KC Wizards Open Tonight - Join Me at Coester’s
Published 3/29/2008 by Ole at Springfield MO Soccer
... I want to see some soccer so I’ll be heading over to Coester’s to catch the KC Wizard’s opener this evening at 7:00 pm. With a fine appetizer and dinner menu, including a kiddies menu, I’ve enjoyed it and think you will too. If you want to see some sports tonight, including MLS, then check it out. 631 S. Kimbrough, one block West of Hammon’s basketball stadium.
Did I mention at least one national correspondent is picking them to finish in the Top 4?
