Other MLS teams have started playing friendlies against international clubs. I don't think we have any scheduled yet. Will they come later? Are fewer teams traveling to US because of Euros and Copa America? Or after last seasons conflict with USOC has NYRB decided to not play these anymore?
#1
Posted 26 May 2016 - 10:11 AM
#2
Posted 26 May 2016 - 10:36 AM
Other MLS teams have started playing friendlies against international clubs. I don't think we have any scheduled yet. Will they come later? Are fewer teams traveling to US because of Euros and Copa America? Or after last seasons conflict with USOC has NYRB decided to not play these anymore?
Playing friendlies abroad right now is super weird for Euro teams. I saw Eibar and Sociedad are in the US and was wondering what they are doing here. I think it's just shitty teams going for a cash grab, but judging by the Eibar attendance, it's not working out too well.
The int'l friendlies are typically in Euro teams' preseasons (late July/early August), and there are a bunch scheduled for those date for the big clubs (and, ahem, Leicester and Celtic) as a part of the 2016 Int'l Champions Cup that we participated in last year. Not sure what's going on - three MLS teams were in the competition in 2015 but no teams are on the roster this year, even though a lot of the matches are played on US soil. I'd be perfectly happy not having any friendlies.
#3
Posted 26 May 2016 - 11:39 AM
Yea, I don't want them. I get why MLS teams play them, but they're pointless for my money. I was just (happily) surprised none were scheduled (yet).Playing friendlies abroad right now is super weird for Euro teams. I saw Eibar and Sociedad are in the US and was wondering what they are doing here. I think it's just shitty teams going for a cash grab, but judging by the Eibar attendance, it's not working out too well.
The int'l friendlies are typically in Euro teams' preseasons (late July/early August), and there are a bunch scheduled for those date for the big clubs (and, ahem, Leicester and Celtic) as a part of the 2016 Int'l Champions Cup that we participated in last year. Not sure what's going on - three MLS teams were in the competition in 2015 but no teams are on the roster this year, even though a lot of the matches are played on US soil. I'd be perfectly happy not having any friendlies.
#4
Posted 26 May 2016 - 12:16 PM
I'm hoping this is starting to become a thing of the past for us. I'm guessing the Copa America break may have something to do with the lower involvement from MLS teams this year. Does anyone remember when these games are usually announced?
#5
Posted 26 May 2016 - 12:31 PM
I'm hoping this is starting to become a thing of the past for us. I'm guessing the Copa America break may have something to do with the lower involvement from MLS teams this year. Does anyone remember when these games are usually announced?
My guess would be that MLS teams would love to play in these friendlies, but the Euro teams probably make more money playing each other.
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#6
Posted 26 May 2016 - 12:31 PM
I just like them because I flip the free tickets for some decent cash, but after last year's nonsense playing our 5th string against Chelsea (despite how well it turned out) maybe they decided it wasn't worth the headache. But I doubt it.
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#7
Posted 26 May 2016 - 02:55 PM
Good ol' Charlie said that MLS was out of ICC for this year just because of the break.
My ticket rep said there will still be something this summer.
#8
Posted 26 May 2016 - 03:08 PM
As mentioned above I hope there will be... Our 2nd team is entertaining to watch and if I can't make it, I can make a few bucks.
#9
Posted 26 May 2016 - 04:06 PM
La Liga teams are in the US as apart of it's international marketing drive. Some teams have come to the US to help raise the league's profile and make the league and it's respective clubs more visible to US soccer fans. Raul is currently the head figure for La Liga in the USA. Check it out here.... http://usa.laliga.es/en/laligaworld
As to other clubs, the Euro's and Copa will slow down the traditional tours of the US, plus Charlie's ICC is also eating into the market. If you're into seeing some intl clubs on US soil, go check out the USL and NASL, many interesting match up's coming stateside this season.
Although I agree with those who say these matches are over priced and meaningless, they are fun to watch and some of my best moments watching Metro were against foreign clubs. Seeing Hagi w/Gala turn Tab Ramos and the rest of the Metro midfield inside out was a thing of beauty.
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#10
Posted 26 May 2016 - 04:15 PM
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#11
Posted 26 May 2016 - 04:19 PM
I hope they don't stop it. Selling my seats to EuroSnobs has been great, heck that's when I recoup half the cost of my season tickets !
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Posted 27 May 2016 - 01:01 AM
#13
Posted 27 May 2016 - 08:40 AM
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#14
Posted 27 May 2016 - 09:48 AM
I sold my Arsenal tickets for a lot, but the Chelsea game last year didn't go for much.
#15
Posted 28 May 2016 - 11:41 AM
I killed it off Arsenal and sold my tickets last year for +$100 each early so I am a big on these games if it means cash. Otherwise, no.
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