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Real Salt Lake: Lack of scoring aside, RSL pleased to get another tie
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cuncabo | 1:15 a.m. July 20, 2008
go fight fight tie! love those ties! What a team! what a city best is tie
good tie | 1:27 a.m. July 20, 2008
This was a good tie all things considered. We still need some more goal scoring
firepower, but defensively they are looking tough.
Anonymous | 7:07 a.m. July 20, 2008
soccer is exciting! A sport is flawed when at the end of a match/competition
there is no winner or loser.
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Matt | 8:24 a.m. July 20, 2008
Why do folks like Anonymous, and cuncabo feel the urge to comment disparigingly
on a sport they will never love, like, or follow? MLS tried the "no game
ends in a tie" bit and it did nothing to attract new fans.
Every week it's the same old same old, scores of idiots show up to disparage ties, the lack of action and show their ignorance regarding the sport.
To those who feel they must participate with this kind of dialogue, I have one request. Make a list of all the changes you'd like to see in soccer, and then ask yourself this question: "Would I like the sport if these changes were made?" I'll bet none of you can answer in the affirmative.
The Deseret News would do well to censure your comments as they are completely off topic, and has nothing to do with the story reported. Whether you like it or not, soccer is not going to go away, so get a life and if you don't like it, don't acknowledge it. It's that simple folks.
Every week it's the same old same old, scores of idiots show up to disparage ties, the lack of action and show their ignorance regarding the sport.
To those who feel they must participate with this kind of dialogue, I have one request. Make a list of all the changes you'd like to see in soccer, and then ask yourself this question: "Would I like the sport if these changes were made?" I'll bet none of you can answer in the affirmative.
The Deseret News would do well to censure your comments as they are completely off topic, and has nothing to do with the story reported. Whether you like it or not, soccer is not going to go away, so get a life and if you don't like it, don't acknowledge it. It's that simple folks.
Anonymous | 8:45 a.m. July 20, 2008
I don't see how the sport is flawed when their is no clear winner or
looser. The way the point structure is set up there is no flaw in ending a game
in a tie. It is unreasonable to keep playing when you only get three subs a game
and you are running around on a field that is wider and longer than a football
field for 90 plus minutes with no break in the action other than a 15 minute
halftime. In soccer you play more minutes than any other professional sport
other than maybe baseball and golf but in those sports you at least have a lot
of breaks in the action or there is no real running involved. People need to get
over the fact there are ties in soccer because it doesn't make the game any
less exciting. Last nights game was one of the most exciting games of the season
with all the chances that both teams had and both teams fought to the end for a
well deserved tie on both ends.
a sport | 9:16 a.m. July 20, 2008
a sport is flawed when the players take breaks for 30 seconds after moving for
10 seconds.
RSLhomem | 9:34 a.m. July 20, 2008
A great game. Both teams played some intense, beautiful soccer. RSL's
defense was solid even as the whole Chicago team kept coming at them during the
last 15 mins. It was a good result for RSL.
REAL fan | 10:56 a.m. July 20, 2008
RSL has become a fun and exciting team to watch. Fine athletes working
exceptionally hard and creatively together as a team. If and when they get some
consistent goal scoring they could have a legitmate chance to win a
championship....Often times people who haven't played a sport or who
haven't played it on a fairly high level don't appreciate the beauty
and joy of the game. That's fine. It's shame , however, when their
lives are so empty that they have to spend the time and energy trying to
denegrate a game that so many others love....RSL isn't ManU or Barcelona
but they're our team and there are thousands of us, and more each day, who
are glad they are.
oussan | 12:59 p.m. July 20, 2008
As the score suggests, this was a defensive battle. Chicago and Salt Lake have
two of the best defenses in the league, and we shouldn't be surprised that
goals were in short supply last night. Still, as far as I'm concerned, a
draw on the road is as satisfying as a win.
Go RSL!
Go RSL!
Dave | 1:22 p.m. July 20, 2008
This RSL team continues to impress. As the season progresses my hopes are
climbing. I can't remember an RSL team playing so well together. The
unselfish play, the combinations, the effort on the field, even the corner kicks
are more of a threat than in past seasons.
Go REAL!
Go REAL!
True Sport | 4:44 p.m. July 20, 2008
I think it is fnny how people need to bash on soccer. Soccer fans can do the
bigger thing and not comment back but instead I think every article about
football, baseball, or basketball I'm going to go there and make stupid
comments about how they are not sports... And I have thought of a great
name.....Utefan. Anyone else who wants to follow there are plenty of names to
choose from.......ByuFan, cancubo, etc.
Bthing | 5:50 p.m. July 20, 2008
Good game...good result on the road, keep it up.
Cowboy | 11:35 p.m. July 20, 2008
The best thing about soccer is that no two games are the same, so it's
always exciting not knowing quite what to expect - it's all about
anticipation.
On another night this game could've ended 6 apiece!
On another night this game could've ended 6 apiece!
jc | 7:35 a.m. July 21, 2008
I think we did a pretty good job against Blanco. He didn't get a miracle
goal against us anyway. It was a good sign that the play callers didn't
call his name much, except when he was taking a corner kick, or diving (he took
about 64 corner kicks in the second half alone).
Wooo | 8:41 a.m. July 21, 2008
Keep the ties coming boys!!! Maybe every soccer game should end in a tie so
there are never any winners or (heaven forbid) losers!!! Everybody is a
winner!!! Thank you Vladamir, Joseph, Nikita, Mao, Fidel and others for
teaching us this wonderful lesson and thank you soccer for carrying the torch!!!
RE: a sport | 8:55 a.m. July 21, 2008
Amen.
I'm excited for the Toronto game on Monday. We are going to need 3 points from the rest of our home games this season if we want to get to the playoffs. TFC is pretty vulnerable on the road so we are going to have to take advantage of this opportunity.
We played well against Chicago. The boys were unlucky to not see one or two shots go in. We were also lucky to see a few of their stay out, but it was a fun game to watch.
Go REAL!!!
I'm excited for the Toronto game on Monday. We are going to need 3 points from the rest of our home games this season if we want to get to the playoffs. TFC is pretty vulnerable on the road so we are going to have to take advantage of this opportunity.
We played well against Chicago. The boys were unlucky to not see one or two shots go in. We were also lucky to see a few of their stay out, but it was a fun game to watch.
Go REAL!!!
Utefan | 9:06 a.m. July 21, 2008
I go for vacation for two weeks with my family and I return to find RSL in first
place by tying again. They don't even have a winning record. That is why
soccer settles for mediocrity.
Ironic.... | 9:41 a.m. July 21, 2008
A Utefan accusing RSL of settling for mediocrity...
Keep the posts coming soccer haters. They get funnier every day...
Keep the posts coming soccer haters. They get funnier every day...
RSL at the top | 10:10 a.m. July 21, 2008
Keep up the great work RSL. No DP, No Foreign coach, Best record in the West,
and terrorizing the East. I love our team.
bobcat | 11:24 a.m. July 21, 2008
What an exciting game! There were many times I was sitting on the edge of my
seat and other times I had to get closer to the screen to take in all the
action! The goaltending was astounding on both ends. Way to go Rimando! Even
though the end result was a 0-0 draw, this was by far one of the most exciting
games I've watched this season.
Go RSL!
Go RSL!
someone | 5:13 p.m. July 21, 2008
someone teach Utefan how to count. Maybe Cougar fan?
So, a win is 3 points, a tie is 1 point, and a loss is 0- points
By being 6-6-6, we have won as many as lost, so the ties actually put us up! its simple math! They do have a winning record, because getting a point counts.
So, a win is 3 points, a tie is 1 point, and a loss is 0- points
By being 6-6-6, we have won as many as lost, so the ties actually put us up! its simple math! They do have a winning record, because getting a point counts.
RSL Ulty fan | 9:21 a.m. July 22, 2008
Utefan,
how can you go on vacation when you don't even work? You are always on vacation. RSL is getting better and better. The defense has got to be the best in the league right now. Lets kick the offense into gear and win some games on the road. A tie was a good result in Chicago.
how can you go on vacation when you don't even work? You are always on vacation. RSL is getting better and better. The defense has got to be the best in the league right now. Lets kick the offense into gear and win some games on the road. A tie was a good result in Chicago.
Blah Blah Blah | 1:38 p.m. July 22, 2008
Dear, Utefan, cougarfan, anonymous, Wooo, cancubo and the rest of the soccer
haters
COME UP WITH NEW MATERIAL! We all get it you don't like soccer, guess what we don't care if you do or not! We understand that when you were a kid that you were not picked to play on the soccer team and that anger and bitterness has carried on into your adult years. One thing I will promise you is when ReAL is making a run at the cup, or next year at the all star game we will save you a seat at the new stadium and we won't hate like you guys do! See you guys soon!
COME UP WITH NEW MATERIAL! We all get it you don't like soccer, guess what we don't care if you do or not! We understand that when you were a kid that you were not picked to play on the soccer team and that anger and bitterness has carried on into your adult years. One thing I will promise you is when ReAL is making a run at the cup, or next year at the all star game we will save you a seat at the new stadium and we won't hate like you guys do! See you guys soon!
How about | 4:12 p.m. July 22, 2008
How about we dump Beckerman and get a guy in the middle who has heart, desire,
leadership and an attitude of never settling for anything less than the best. He
is always happy with a tie. Sure you get a point and it helps in the standings
but you will not win the championship with ties. He needs to learn what it takes
to win. He is heartless and gutless. Very talented but doesn't do a lot
with his talent. Get rid of him and get a leader who will push guys to get
better every game and will not disappear for long stretches of the game. He is
heartless. I have watched several games and he, in my opinion, does not deserve
to be a captain or a leader of the team. And Kreis needs to learn how to finish
games. He stalls in the end too much and I think Beckerman is the reason that we
tie as much as win.
Re: Blah Blah Blah | 5:36 p.m. July 22, 2008
Don't care about haters huh? Then why do you have to respond to us? Are
you paid by RSL to clean up blogs?
Here's some new material: America does not want soccer!!! Quit stealing our tax revenue to pay for it (because otherwise it would be ours to use)!!!
Here's some new material: America does not want soccer!!! Quit stealing our tax revenue to pay for it (because otherwise it would be ours to use)!!!
Utefan | 6:34 p.m. July 22, 2008
Guys I just want to apologize about all my previous negative posts about RSL. I
now have the right vision about soccer. I do love soccer and would like my tax
money to go to the new stadium.
Cheers
Utefan
Cheers
Utefan
ReggaeBoyz | 6:37 a.m. July 23, 2008
Soccer is still and will always be the #1 sport in the world regardless of
American love. How can you call yourself the world champion of a sport when you
don't play the world?? That's why basketball hasn't won gold in a
few years huh but the celtics are WORLD Champions hahahahaha. As for not having
a winning record maybe you should look to baseball and basketball and ask
yourself the same question, teams below .500 are making the playoffs some even
winning divisions so nice try there. As for Mr. blah I can say the same about
hockey such a waste of my tax $$$
re: Re: blah blah blah | 10:14 a.m. July 25, 2008
First off YOUR tax money is NOT paying for the stadium! I respond to you because
someone needs to teach you what a real sport is. Americans do want soccer, as
more and more cities are applying to get MLS team, so obviously there is a
demand there and an opportunity to make money! So before commenting again make
sure you get your facts right other wise you come off sounding pretty ignorant!
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