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Re: What if the Premier League was American?

Juliet — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:06:50 -0000

I'm going to have to agree with the other commenters here -- I don't think you've taken into account the rich regional variation available in the U.S. For instance, crime-ridden Baltimore is far more suitable match for Everton or Liverpool.

The reason there are no MLS teams southeast of DC is that there is no land, other than Norfolk, southeast of DC. FC Bahama Mama, anyone?

Re: How to Manage an International Dressing Room

Juliet — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:56:50 -0000

ROTFLMAO! Someone needs to paste Klinsmann's face over that guy. It's perfect! :-)

Re: The Sync: Borussia Mönchengladbach

Juliet — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:27:16 -0000

I'm excited for BM this year for all the reasons you named, and more. I see some great young talents, but even more passion and the feeling of fun when I get the chance to see one of their games -- I look forward to seeing them upsetting the big guys all year. Hope Bradley gets a start today.

Re: The Sync: The Return of the Ligapokal

Juliet — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:44:19 -0000

Good explanation, thanks! I'm looking forward to the Winterpause, for once.

Re: Bundesliga Statistics: Week Four

Juliet — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:44:47 -0000

Any chance you can get crowd attendance in there? I think it's an interesting stat. It'd also be interesting to chart how the table changes over time, but I think I saw that somewhere years ago...

Re: The Bundesliga’s Most Booked

Juliet — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:19:54 -0000

Hmmm.. maybe indignity points for handbags or viciousness? That tackle on Kuba was awful, IMHO. He could've easily dislocated his foot. :::shudder:::

Re: Week Five by the Numbers

Juliet — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:25:48 -0000

Oh... poor Cottbus.

Re: The Sync: Bayern 1-1 Lyon

Juliet — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:40:51 -0000

I was also frustrated with Klinsmann's lack of substitutions -- clearly the set-up wasn't working and a new tactic was needed. But he didn't do anything... it was really strange. I know Toni is supposed to be BM's marquee draw, but he's in a slump and it's time to change it up. Toni/Poldi doesn't work -- Klinsi needs to man up and try Klose/Poldi.

I'm surprised about Van Bommel's benching; I suppose that hints at some behind the scenes drama. Demichelis gets upset if he's played out of position too long -- I wouldn't expect to see him in DM much longer. Besides, Breno made some mistakes that could've been costly in Saturday's match, but perhaps he was better in other aspects than I noticed...

One note: It's Demichelis, not DiMichelis. Tambien en espanol, se llama "Demichelis." :)

Re: Product Review: Objectivo Soccer Shirts

Juliet — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:04:40 -0000

You know, I like the concept behind these shirts and admire some of the other designs, but I'm looking for something a little less "I'm about to march on your living room and destroy your flat screen" and a little more "Germany is a classic, like a Mercedes." Plus, there's no Bayern shirt...

Diana -- sometimes it's tough being a tall woman! Sure we may always be able to see the stage at a concert, but the dating pool is severely constricted! ;)

Re: No Ligapokal for Old Men

Juliet — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:31:28 -0000

Oh shoot, I was looking forward to this breaking up the winter pause. Grr...

Re: The Set: Seven Reasons the Bundesliga Is Better Than the EPL

Juliet — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:08:12 -0000

Thanks for this article. The next time someone looks at me cross-eyed and asks, "Why on earth do you watch *German* soccer?" I can point them to this excellent argument.

Re: Bundesliga Matchday 12 by the Numbers

Juliet — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:56:58 -0000

Glad to see fair play being rewarded. Hoffenheim has been the most interesting team to watch this season.

Mark, as a fellow DC-dweller, I have to report this was the best election I've ever had the privilege to witness in the capital city. U Street was quite the party.