Everton is the MLS All-Star opponent

[Nuvinho]

On MLSnet:

http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20090428&content_id=245820&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp

[sweetlemon69]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

[Boris]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

dont turn this into a pissing contest

[bhoybobby]

Very nice, a talented hard working team.

[drewski]

#5 in the EPL, UEFA cup qualifiers and possible FA Cup champs, not too shabby.

at this rate, (#10>#5) it'll be MU at next years ASG :D

[ensco]

A good team that plays tough hardnosed football, will play their hearts out and will mete out an injury or two to a couple of MLS star players....

but creates zero fan/TV interest.

Perfect.

[nobodybeatsthewiz]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...


bring on slavia prague???

[Pigfynn]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

Real league? You're deluded my friend, had a look at the Champions League lately? This isn't an argument/pissing contest either Boris, it's just clear glaring fact.

[CretanBull]

I'd pay to see Cahill, Arteta, Lescott, Jagielka, Fellaini...it will be Tim Howard's return to America and Everton are likely to showcase some of their young talent like Gosling.

[Lucky Strike]

I think this is an acceptable team: they’re a good side with lots of history. Sure, they don’t have the “wow” effect like Manchester United, Real Madrid, or either of the two Milan teams, but it’ll be good. I look forward to seeing MLS defend its 100% record in All-star games against international competition.

Did you know: Before the 2008 game against West Ham, no team had ever led (they did so for about 20 minutes I believe on two different stints) the All-Stars and no team before 2008 had scored more than once against MLS.

[Carefree]

but creates zero fan/TV interest.

I think that's an important point. The team doesn't have much of a following here in North America. This is probably a good thing for real football enthusiasts because I'm pretty sure we can expect a good game. But if MLS's goal is to create interest among non-football fans by bringing in well-known teams, I think they missed the mark.

[scooter]

that is excellent news - imagine if they win the fa cup

[Fort York Redcoat]

Fans of the game should like this better than West Ham. Popularity is nice but I'm not watching the All star game for the opponents after that great display last year by our league's best.

I still don't like the concept of midseason friendlies...

[BuSaPuNk]

The only reason it will be fun is to see this:
http://img.skysports.com/08/11/218x298/MarouaneFellaini_1507230.jpg

[CretanBull]

^ I think outside of the obvious elite teams, Everton is in the next catagory of clubs. They have a fair size following, and most (especially older) Liverpool fans follow them as a second team. Yoo're right, its not a team that's going to generate buzz among non-footy fans...but I think this is about rewarding North American fans and showcasing the MLS to Europe and it will accomplish that.

[Technorgasm]

YAY!
More Scousers!

SCOUSERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

We're not hosintg it.
Sideshow game for me, but will be great to see.

[nascarguy]

they need to stop having the all-star game it's athere game for our players to get hurt. thing about UEFA cup qualifiers and possible FA Cup champs that got lucky united sould have won that game.

they sould got the england team or spain forget about the shity league team's

[felipe]

^^^^Yeah!

Wait....what?

[rudiker]

I wonder if they will be playing friendlies as well...

[CretanBull]

I'd be happy if Everton turned out to be our friendly this season....

[trane]

EVERTON FC. I wish it was here. I hope that Moyes playes our first team at least to begin the game. This ALL STAR GAME I AM WATCHING.

[Sonny Cheeba]

I'd be happy if Everton turned out to be our friendly this season....

i'd be very happy if that was the case. Everton are a great team with great players.

[ACSertL]

Didn't Barack Obama say that he's an Everton supporter?

[CretanBull]

I'd expect Gosling to be a regular for Everton next season...considering the All-Star Game will take place as apart of their pre-season training, I think we'll see him plus a few others. Having said that, there's not way that they come over to appear in a feature match and don't play Cahill, Arteta (if healthy?) etc.

[CretanBull]

Didn't Barack Obama say that he's an Everton supporter?

West Ham...his in-laws live in East London.

[ACSertL]

West Ham...his in-laws live in East London.

Thanks, I don't know why I thought Everton.

[Sonny Cheeba]

nah he did say everton or someone said it about him. either way, there was a rumour, because it's the People's Club.

[ACSertL]

nah he did say everton or someone said it about him. either way, there was a rumour, because it's the People's Club.

So am I crazy or not? :lol:

[trane]

I'd expect Gosling to be a regular for Everton next season...considering the All-Star Game will take place as apart of their pre-season training, I think we'll see him plus a few others. Having said that, there's not way that they come over to appear in a feature match and don't play Cahill, Arteta (if healthy?) etc.


That is the problem most of our top attakcing players, Yakubu, Arteta, Cahill, Saha (whats new) have been injured for long streches, and Moyes will want to see them play but will not risk them. Feliani is becoming a monster for us he has been injury free he may see alot of playing time, Jo if we buy him, Gosling I would expect to see alot of time, as Moyes pushes to increase his role in the squad.

[MrHawk]

No major complaints if Everton was our friendly.

I wonder if Everton will use "The Rock" for their sponsor.

How many goals does Everton score?
Well....
IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY GOALS.

[Suds]

Everton is a big club with a ton of history. Great opponent for the all-star game.

Moyes has this team playing well right now ... but not well enough to beat Chelsea in the F.A. Cup final :D

[Dozitwin]

they need to stop having the all-star game it's athere game for our players to get hurt. thing about UEFA cup qualifiers and possible FA Cup champs that got lucky united sould have won that game.

they sould got the england team or spain forget about the shity league team's

I swear he ain't using real words.....:noidea:

[Sonny Cheeba]

So am I crazy or not? :lol:

yes you're crazy. but not for thinking Obama is an Everton supporter. i heard it too..

[ACSertL]

yes you're crazy. but not for thinking Obama is an Everton supporter. i heard it too..

Cool, just checkin' :)

I think Everton is a pretty decent choice for opponent as well.

[CretanBull]

So am I crazy or not? :lol:

Crazy ;)

There were rumours of him coming to the All-Star game in Toronto last season...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2290252/Up-the-Irons---Barack-Obama-is-West-Ham-fan.html



The key question hagning over Barack Obama's White House credentials has been answered - the Democrat has been revealed to be a West Ham United fan

As the 46-year-old's campaign to become America's first black president moves into overdrive, Obama has declared his fondness for the Claret and Blues quarter of east London.

According to reports, the US senator has been a fan of the Hammers ever since a trip to England five years ago and watches Premier League games whenever his busy schedule allows.

Obama's revelation could stir up tensions with Democrat rival Hillary Clinton further as the 60-year-old and her husband Bill are keen Manchester United followers.

Mr Obama has joined a host of world figures to nail their colours to the mast by revealing his passion for his adopted club.

[Derko]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

I hate to break it to you but the EPL is the best league in the world.
That is just my opinion.
Of course you are entitled to yours, no matter how incorrect in my mind it may be!! lol

:drinking:

[Sonny Cheeba]

i get the feeling people will complain about the all-star opponents if it isn't one of the following.

Arsenal, Chelsea, ManUtd, Liverpool, Celtic, Rangers, Real Madrid, Barca, AC Milan, Inter, or Juventus.

and i'm only saying this because these are probably the most supported teams in North America.

Even then i can see some complaints.

[trane]

^ That is pretty well it, it is not realy about the quality of a Club, but about the "brand". Everton is probably at the same level if not better then Celtic and Rangers, but people would be like wow Celtic. Do not get me wrong I think either would also be a good choice.

[ I am not realy a fan of all star games, or in season friedlies, but if you have to have one then- these are good teams- as I though West Ham was last year]

[nascarguy]

I swear he ain't using real words.....:noidea:
yes i do not to make poeple go crazy...lol and start drinking more:drinking::drinking::drinking:

[CretanBull]

^ That is pretty well it, it is not realy about the quality of a Club, but about the "brand". Everton is probably at the same level if not better then Celtic and Rangers, but people would be like wow Celtic. Do not get me wrong I think either would also be a good choice.

[ I am not realy a fan of all star games, or in season friedlies, but if you have to have one then- these are good teams- as I though West Ham was last year]

I agree...Everton > Celtic or Rangers

[Sonny Cheeba]

I agree...Everton > Celtic or Rangers

I agree too.... but this hurts me more as a Dundee United supporter.... they'll never be over here for a friendly.

[CretanBull]

^ Not likely :( or Leeds for that matter :(

[Blazer]

If MLS were smart, they’d allow Toronto to host the next few All-star games. Best atmosphere in MLS bodes well for international credibility. Something MLS lacks …

[FluSH]

I'm happy with the choice... God forbid if the team would have been a South American or Mexican team... the boards would have errupted with negativity!!!

[Lucky Strike]

I hate to break it to you but the EPL is the best league in the world.
That is just my opinion.
Of course you are entitled to yours, no matter how incorrect in my mind it may be!! lol

:drinking:

Yup. We're getting the team that will likely place 5th or 6th in the best league in the world. And they've done it with significant injuries, that's pretty good.

[H Bomb]

and another good thing is that Everton are a small squad meaning that most of their top players would have to play.

[Sonny Cheeba]

I'm happy with the choice... God forbid if the team would have been a South American or Mexican team... the boards would have errupted with negativity!!!

i was half going to put Boca on my list of most followed in NA. but only because i can see them drawing a fair crowd of Bandwagon 3rd Gen Argentinian-Torontonians who wish they could remember watching Maradona.

but really they just happened to see the Real Football Factories on youtube somewhere.....

[trane]

^ I would expect some of their top players to play some significant minutes, that is for sure.

[Sonny Cheeba]

^ I would expect some of their top players to play some significant minutes, that is for sure.

it would be an honour to have tim cahill beat the fuck out of a corner flag in north america.

[trane]

^ yeah, Cahill has some serious passion for the game, and can score on anyone. He is a great attacking mid.

[CretanBull]

I'm happy with the choice... God forbid if the team would have been a South American or Mexican team... the boards would have errupted with negativity!!!

I have no problem with Mexican or South American teams, but the top talent from both regions ends up in Europe...the best Argentinians (for example) aren't playing for Boca Jrs...

[TFC Bhoy]

While I don't really like Everton, mainly because I support Liverpool FC, I have to admit I think they would be a good team to see and have some talented players. And as others have said it would be saying something if they won the FA cup to have to cup winners over.

[Raging Reggie]

^ agreed!

[Maple Leaf Red]

nah he did say everton or someone said it about him. either way, there was a rumour, because it's the People's Club.

The self-titled People's Club.

It'll be nice to see the Kirby Toffees lose to MLS.

[Lucky Strike]

This is something I do quite often, I check out the forums of European teams on what they have to say about TFC. Here's what some say about the all-star game.

http://www.toffeetalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16907
http://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/everton-forum/14768-mls-all-star-game-efc.html

[trane]

The self-titled People's Club.

It'll be nice to see the Kirby Toffees lose to MLS.

I was wondering what happened to you, I shuold have known this would have brought you out.;)

[ExiledRed]

^ I think outside of the obvious elite teams, Everton is in the next catagory of clubs. They have a fair size following, and most (especially older) Liverpool fans follow them as a second team. Yoo're right, its not a team that's going to generate buzz among non-footy fans...but I think this is about rewarding North American fans and showcasing the MLS to Europe and it will accomplish that.

You have got to be kidding me.

There is definitely affection amidst the rivalry, but second team? most?way off.

[Maple Leaf Red]

I was wondering what happened to you, I shuold have known this would have brought you out.;)

Work internet makes navigating this board a ridiculous pain in the ass.Seriously though since it's not in Toronto I could care less who they play. I would have love to have Everton in Toronto if only to give them the gears :)

[ExiledRed]

Work internet makes navigating this board a ridiculous pain in the ass.Seriously though since it's not in Toronto I could care less who they play. I would have love to have Everton in Toronto if only to give them the gears :)

Absolutely, Everton V TFC ?

Where's my old socks for the corners :D

[trane]

^ I would were Everton blue for that one game just because of the Liverpool/anti Everton contigent in the RPB.:D

[CretanBull]

You have got to be kidding me.

There is definitely affection amidst the rivalry, but second team? most?way off.

Among older fans I definetly think that's true....I work with a guy and his wife who are both from Liverpool and support Liverpool FC, but are also fans of Everton. At the bar that I hang out at there's a group of scousers that come in and the're all mixed Liverpool & Everton supporters and they all cheer for each other's team. It's a rivalry, but it's one of the friendlies rivalries in the world - no segragated seating at Goodison Park or Anfield on derby days etc.

[ilikemusic]

West Ham doesnt seem like such a weak opponent anymore.

Either way, ASG is useless. Bin it! :lol:

[James17930]

I think I'm the only one who actually really likes the All Star game format, and I think Everton is a great choice.

This one will be fun to watch.

[Dub Narcotic]

I think I'm the only one who actually really likes the All Star game format, and I think Everton is a great choice.

This one will be fun to watch.

No, I think it's a lot of fun too, just the usual suspects on here like to complain about everything.

[arsenal]

Brilliant timing for the game by MLS. Preliminary round for CONCACAF Champions league kicks off with the first leg the 28-30th. According to wikipedia, DC United, NYRB and TFC (if they qualify) will all be part of the prelim round and would have a midweek game (28th-30th). So no players from any of those teams in the AS Game or is MLS going to try to strongarm teams into sending players for the game?

[Pachuco]

I think I'm the only one who actually really likes the All Star game format, and I think Everton is a great choice.

This one will be fun to watch.

Definately not alone. I'll be watching this game even if a single TFC player isn't on the team.

[Shakes McQueen]

Last year's ASG was actually a fun game to watch. The crowd started off being pretty quiet and uninspired, due to the lack of TFC players, but were into the game, and solidly behind the All-Stars, by the end of it.

Everton will be even better. Hopefully some of their injured stars will be good to play by then.

I consider the MLS ASG a good chance to "network" with other teams in other leagues, and a chance for the best of our league to show their quality on a farther reaching stage. I don't care if it isn't Man U, or Real Madrid - only people who go for the star-power, and not a good game, should care about that shit.

- Scott

[Sonny Cheeba]

^ i think that's the fist time i've seen you say "shit"

[FluSH]

Any possibility we can scout their bench? or are their salaries off the charts as well like most clubs in the EPL?

[Cashcleaner]

I got no problems with Everton playing the ASG. Good club playing in the EPL and currently in 6th place. Lots of history and has had a bit more of the public's eye since the days Rooney was playing there.

[CretanBull]

Any possibility we can scout their bench? or are their salaries off the charts as well like most clubs in the EPL?

Off the charts...one Everton player = our total salary cap :D

[trane]

^ Yeah, the may not spend the money of the top four, but I have not done the math but I am confident that the Everton team salary equals or is more then the MLS total. [ Maybe without bekham]

[C.Ronaldo]

boo

boring

[Fort York Redcoat]

I don't care if it isn't Man U, or Real Madrid - only people who go for the star-power, and not a good game, should care about that shit.

- Scott


boo

boring

Ask and Ye shall receive.;)

[CretanBull]

^ hahahahaha!!!

[Barth Bagge]

Celtic > Everton > Rangers

Thanks Greg, I knew you would see it my way. :D

[CretanBull]

Leeds> Celtic > Everton > Rangers



Thanks Greg, I knew you would see it my way. :D

Nice, you're supporting Leeds now too? ;)

[onemanbarmyarmy]

Off the charts...one Everton player = our total salary cap :D

That being said: All Everton<1 Ronaldo or even Rooney.

Their whole salary is +-34million.

[CretanBull]

That being said: All Everton<1 Ronaldo or even Rooney.

Their whole salary is +-34million.

Neither Ronaldo or Rooney make 34 million...combined they probably make half of that.

[onemanbarmyarmy]

oh sorry then all everton costs less than Manu's starting mids and strikers. That sound more like it. Still not a bad price for future FA cup champions.

[Calvin]

bring on slavia prague???

salvia?

[trueblue]

Everton fan from England and I have to say we are gonna give you a serious challenge for that 100% record of yours. Should be a good game and you should definitely not underestimate the quality of our team.
Beaten or drawn with all the big boys this season, battling for 5th and in a cup final... Can't be that bad.

[Kevvv]

Hey, just make sure Moyes doesn't play the U-14's. Will the game be seen over there, or will you use a webcast?

[Lucky Strike]

Everotn fan from England and I have to say we are gonna give you a serious challenge for that 100% record of yours. Should be a good game and you should definitely not underestimate the quality of our team.
Beatne or drawn with all the big boys this season, battling for 5th and in a cup final... Can't be that bad.

Don't worry about that, no one will be making that mistake. It's pretty telling though when the 5th/6th placed team from the best league in the world feels WE shouldn't underestimate them. I always thought it ought to be the other way around. That 100% record is legendary.

[trueblue]

Hey, just make sure Moyes doesn't play the U-14's. Will the game be seen over there, or will you use a webcast?

You better hope we don't play our youth team they are as good as our seniors this season and a lot quicker.. Besides it doesn't matter who we put out if Cahill's there.. one free kick and we'll show you the difference between your best and true world class.. We have a few players that would fit in anyone's team but of the ones that are still fit, he's the main man.

As for watching it it'll be streamed off a PC although they do occasionally show pre-season friendlies (loose term) lol.

[trueblue]

Don't worry about that, no one will be making that mistake. It's pretty telling though when the 5th/6th placed team from the best league in the world feels WE shouldn't underestimate them. I always thought it ought to be the other way around. That 100% record is legendary.

I'm sure the All stars team won't underestimate us and no-one over here thinks your team will, its just the fans on this forum seem to think we are a poor team, just to let you down easy before you get your hopes up too much and then it all goes 'to coin one of your terms'.. FUBAR.

We are good and we are coming... be prepared.. or something equally sinister and tension building, make your own up.

[Lucky Strike]

I'm sure the All stars team won't underestimate us and no-one over here thinks your team will, its just the fans on this forum seem to think we are a poor team, just to let you down easy before you get your hopes up too much and then it all goes 'to coin one of your terms'.. FUBAR.

We are good and we are coming... be prepared.. or something equally sinister and tension building, make your own up.

1st bold: Really? I hadn't noticed, I personally think they are an excellent team. What you're reading is probably the supporters making a distinction between a good team like Everton and one of the masterclass teams of the world like Barcelona or Manchester United and are disappointed we can't face one of those. I don't think they intend any offence or mean to belittle your team, if that's what you're seeing.

2nd bold: I thought FUBAR was a pretty universal term, though come to think of it, I don't hear it that often.

Oh well, good luck in July!

[trueblue]

1st bold: Really? I hadn't noticed, I personally think they are an excellent team. What you're reading is probably the supporters making a distinction between a good team like Everton and one of the masterclass teams of the world like Barcelona or Manchester United and are disappointed we can't face one of those. I don't think they intend any offence or mean to belittle your team, if that's what you're seeing.

2nd bold: I thought FUBAR was a pretty universal term, though come to think of it, I don't hear it that often.

Oh well, good luck in July!

Could be right on the FUBAR only ever heard it used in American films just made an assumption.
Tell you what though some of the masterclass teams mentioned are well behind us.. Rangers and Celtic spring to mind but yeah we are no Barca or Man U.. these guys have less attraction than you may think though cos if they did play you it would be their reserves and a load of kids you never heard of. Fancy playing against Nani, Rafael, Anderson, etc from Man U? At least with Everton we should play our full team which leave us no excuses if we have to go home with our tails between our legs.

Cheers all and have a good season

[Lucky Strike]

Could be right on the FUBAR only ever heard it used in American films just made an assumption.
Tell you what though some of the masterclass teams mentioned are well behind us.. Rangers and Celtic spring to mind but yeah we are no Barca or Man U.. these guys have less attraction than you may think though cos if they did play you it would be their reserves and a load of kids you never heard of. Fancy playing against Nani, Rafael, Anderson, etc from Man U? At least with Everton we should play our full team which leave us no excuses if we have to go home with our tails between our legs.

Cheers all and have a good season

Yes, that's true but if I remember correctly, it was because they are by far the dominant teams in their leagues so I think they were mentioned because of their relative "prestige", if that makes any sense. But we've beaten Celtic already so we have to do something different.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy Everton is coming because I like Moyes and his ability to put together a very good team with smart purchases. To me, that's much more commendable than simply buying the best players.