Friday, March 10, 2006
And yet, another reason to hate soccer...
MetroStars sold and renamed Red Bull New York
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer's New York/New Jersey MetroStars are being sold and renamed Red Bull New York.
"This is a seminal moment in the history of this team and this league," team president and general manager Alexi Lalas said. "What Red Bull brings to the table is something the likes of which this league has never seen."
It's not bad enough that the "sport" of soccer is already a joke in this country, (the greatest country on the planet, by the way) but now a team is being named after a beverage. Not that the name MetroStars is any great loss, but at least its not a freaking beverage. Or maybe it is, I don't know.
What's next, the Atlanta Mr. Pibb's or the Boston Sam Adams Cherry Wheat's?
Also, why did they drop the 'New Jersey' part of the name?
But these aren't the only jokers that have changed their team name recently...
Texas makeover: FC Dallas unveiled
ESPN.com
New stadium, new team name for Burn in '05
"The group ultimately felt very committed to finding a name that defined us and set us apart from the hundreds of other sports team names that dot the landscape," said team President and General Manager Greg Elliott. "... you clearly know you are referring to a soccer team when you say FC Dallas."
What? I'm supposed to know it is a soccer team because they are named FC Dallas? It sounds more like a porno stars name to me.
Houston franchise renamed the Dynamo
Associated Press
HOUSTON -- After dropping the nickname Houston 1836 because it was deemed offensive by many Hispanics, the Major League Soccer franchise announced Monday it will become the Houston Dynamo.
The franchise, which moved from San Jose in December, was named the 1836 to honor the city's founding. But critics felt the name was anti-Mexican because that was also the year Texas defeated Mexico for its independence.
1836? 1836? Are you kidding me? Why couldn't they just use the 36ers? 'Dynamo' is actually an improvement here.
Yes, I hate soccer. There are a ton of reasons as to why I hate it, and I am sure that I will post about that another time, but I make this promise to you, my blogger buddies...
Jake will not play soccer, own a soccer ball, or even know a damn thing about soccer. I will end this sport in America, one child at a time. I give you my word.
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Mac - You just know that kid will be playing hockey. Perhaps a goalie, like the old man.
Today is the "due date", but I don't think that its gonna happen. And believe me, I gave it my, umm, best, umm, effort last night.
Today is the "due date", but I don't think that its gonna happen. And believe me, I gave it my, umm, best, umm, effort last night.
Why are they renaming everybody? That is stupid.
Update us after the doc appmt. Send your wifie to the mall to walk. I hear alot of walking can cause labor at the end.
Update us after the doc appmt. Send your wifie to the mall to walk. I hear alot of walking can cause labor at the end.
Flounder
Tell us how you really feel about the sport!
My girls played for a year, I could not really get into it.
Tell us how you really feel about the sport!
My girls played for a year, I could not really get into it.
Sonya - She is 1cm dilated, as of Wednesday afternoon. Problem is that she can stay that way for a couple of weeks. She is going out to lunch with her girlfirend at the mall right now.
Twisted - you have no idea how deep my hate for soccer goes. No idea at all.
Twisted - you have no idea how deep my hate for soccer goes. No idea at all.
i don't particularly care for soccor either...i like baseball though...
Let us know about the bambino
Let us know about the bambino
A goalie? You missed your chance. We were looking for one here. As for soccer ...
I still have no idea what FC is supposed to mean though I gather some teams (in Europe?) are FC this and that.
And if you'll pardon the language, one day I want to own a team (the sport doesn't matter) just so I can call them the Edmonton Fucks.
Meanwhile ... all serious eyes are on Lord Stanley's prize.
I still have no idea what FC is supposed to mean though I gather some teams (in Europe?) are FC this and that.
And if you'll pardon the language, one day I want to own a team (the sport doesn't matter) just so I can call them the Edmonton Fucks.
Meanwhile ... all serious eyes are on Lord Stanley's prize.
Greta - Baseball, football and hockey will all be encouraged in the Flounder household. If he ever gets here!
Bill - My son will never wear the blue and orange of the Oilers because they look too much like the Florida Gators colors. (Go Seminoles!) I like your team name, too, though I'd lengthen it a little to the Edmonton Fuckings. I can see it now, "Mom, I'm going to the Fucking game tonight and I'm going to wear my new Fucking jersey." Good times!
Bill - My son will never wear the blue and orange of the Oilers because they look too much like the Florida Gators colors. (Go Seminoles!) I like your team name, too, though I'd lengthen it a little to the Edmonton Fuckings. I can see it now, "Mom, I'm going to the Fucking game tonight and I'm going to wear my new Fucking jersey." Good times!
Darnit, I was hoping to come here and here news on a new blogger baby !!
Let us know when the stork arrived, in the meantime I'll be napping in the comfy crib
:)
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Let us know when the stork arrived, in the meantime I'll be napping in the comfy crib
:)
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