Didn't really know about them till late in 2013, I'd go with the rest of my clan tho...

I really got into football in lockout, now I'm addicted.... BPL and MLS mainly...
- derekjd

Can't wait for the Bills to be gone, use the stadium for an MLS team.... Would love to see some real football locally. Maybe TPegs or some players can bring in a team....
- derekjd

a MLS team wouldn't even sell out Coca Cola Field after their inaugurational season. There might be a good following of soccer in Buffalo but to think this area could support a soccer team after the NFL left along with the NBA decades ago is crazy

a MLS team wouldn't even sell out Coca Cola Field after their inaugurational season. There might be a good following of soccer in Buffalo but to think this area could support a soccer team after the NFL left along with the NBA decades ago is crazy
- Stripes77

It's a cult thing. Take your MLS to Epic Center.

Interesting post on the Islanders thread.

"Ever notice how rare it is for an elite dman to end up on the top of that [blocked shots] list? Mainly because they didn't allow those shots to occur in the first place."

I haven't looked into it, but that would be an interesting observation if it's true.

SO upon doign research for an upcoming show my company is going to stumbled across this. Kinda Fredricks of HOllywood meets sports for somethiny sporty sexy for the mrs this valentines day present.
http://www.missfanatic.co.../base/2013-collection/#/3

It's a cult thing. Take your MLS to Epic Center.
- TheSabresTaco

I was going to say cult following but soccer fans get upset with that word. I am not in the ruffling feathers mood today. If 2 major sports teams left here what would make the MLS want to even attempt to come here?

SFO with another update. I hate rumor guys but since he was onto (along with other select media outlets) the Tim Murray pickup, I'll give him some credit for this segment of rumors.

Sabres Front Office ‏@SabresFront 1m
Almost a done deal for Murray: 4 years 1.1 mil a year. He is bringing Pierre Dorian and Rob Murphy with him from the #Sens #Sabres

Hey I agree, but in the bigger scheme of things

A. He doesnt have the best numbers in the NHL
B. We are in last place
C. He has a losing record

At least in the case of BOB last season, he was the sole reason they made a playoff push, not the mention the numbers he posted are out of this world. Personally I think it's a joke that guys like Jonathon Bernier would be considered over him, but I don't know if Miller should be in top 4
- sbroads24

Like I said, the only 2 goalies that are putting up better performances are Bishop and Harding. Nobody had Bishop playing this well before the season started and Harding is doing what hes doing despite his illness. Unreal.

But what Rask, Price, Crawford, Niemi, Hiller are doing on those loaded teams... not impressed.

- TheSabresTaco

Why it a game called football is mostly played with you hands? Then the teams bring in real footballers to play the part where they actually use their feet?

your funny, theres a few American football stadiums converted to football stadiums that pack'em up..... watch a Sounders or Timbers game.... and the hours of hooliganism pre game

- derekjd

http://mlsattendance.blogspot.com/

Highest average attendance was Seattle at just over 44,000.

Smallest NFL Stadium right now is Oakland's at just under 65,000.

50,000 if you want to include the University of Minnesota's stadium that the Vikings played in because the MetroDome was undergoing repairs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w..._Football_League_stadiums

The MLS doesn't completely fill NFL stadiums, and most likely never will.

I was going to say cult following but soccer fans get upset with that word. I am not in the ruffling feathers mood today. If 2 major sports teams left here what would make the MLS want to even attempt to come here?
- Stripes77

I dont think MLS fans kill each other at games tho....

If Murray can resign Miller to a good deal do we erect a statue of him or throw a parade?
- Buffalo-Sabres

some will.. others will jump off the bridge

Why it a game called football is mostly played with you hands? Then the teams bring in real footballers to play the part where they actually use their feet?
- derekjd

Why is a bathroom with no shower or tub still called a bathroom? I don't intend to bathe in the sink or toilet?

Like I said, the only 2 goalies that are putting up better performances are Bishop and Harding. Nobody had Bishop playing this well before the season started and Harding is doing what hes doing despite his illness. Unreal.

But what Rask, Price, Crawford, Niemi, Hiller are doing on those loaded teams... not impressed.
- theblueandgold

Price has some pretty good numbers. Montreal is not a great team defensively.

I dont think MLS fans kill each other at games tho....
- derekjd

Because they don't really care some would argue!!!

Personally soccer is just a boring game to watch. Kind of like a Devils Sabres game.

I was going to say cult following but soccer fans get upset with that word. I am not in the ruffling feathers mood today. If 2 major sports teams left here what would make the MLS want to even attempt to come here?
- Stripes77

2 big things that grind my gears for God knows why is soccer and vegans. The latter because generally they're a bunch of self righteous hippie punks. Also, I'm a Man-ivore. Soccer..I don't know. I mean I despise the sport at a major level because I simply think it's by far the most boring thing to watch in the universe (yes, even considering baseball), the scoring is low and the players are the wimpiest bunch of whiners on the planet. I will watch one game, and that's when America is playing in a substantial world tournament whatever playoff round.

Didn't really know about them till late in 2013, I'd go with the rest of my clan tho...

I really got into football in lockout, now I'm addicted.... BPL and MLS mainly...
- derekjd

Football is the worlds #1 sport. Its a shame how the sport is regarded in American culture. Then again NA fan culture is poopty compared to the rest of the world so that doesnt surprise me.

What EPL team did you decide to support? You should follow the UEFA Champions League if you like following the EPL.

Why it a game called football is mostly played with you hands? Then the teams bring in real footballers to play the part where they actually use their feet?
- derekjd

Please don't.

http://mlsattendance.blogspot.com/

Highest average attendance was Seattle at just over 44,000.

Smallest NFL Stadium right now is Oakland's at just under 65,000.

50,000 if you want to include the University of Minnesota's stadium that the Vikings played in because the MetroDome was undergoing repairs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w..._Football_League_stadiums

The MLS doesn't completely fill NFL stadiums, and most likely never will.
- buffalofan19

For the record Oakland has the football capacity reduced to 53,000 with most of the third deck tarped off.

http://mlsattendance.blogspot.com/

Highest average attendance was Seattle at just over 44,000.

Smallest NFL Stadium right now is Oakland's at just under 65,000.

50,000 if you want to include the University of Minnesota's stadium that the Vikings played in because the MetroDome was undergoing repairs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w..._Football_League_stadiums

The MLS doesn't completely fill NFL stadiums, and most likely never will.
- buffalofan19

I was going to do the research but you beat me to it. I will still contend this area wouldn't be able to support a MLS team long term and I doubt the powers that be in the MLS would even consider Buffalo a good expansion market

Because they don't really care some would argue!!!

Personally soccer is just a boring game to watch. Kind of like a Devils Sabres game.
- Stripes77

I do like soccer but ill stand behind this

Its pretty bad that soccer is the only sport where its more fun to watch a womens game than a mens game

Why is a bathroom with no shower or tub still called a bathroom? I don't intend to bathe in the sink or toilet?
- Buffalo-Sabres

It's a watercloset brah. Friggin blokes...

Football is the worlds #1 sport. Its a shame how the sport is regarded in American culture. Then again NA fan culture is poopty compared to the rest of the world so that doesnt surprise me.

What EPL team did you decide to support? You should follow the UEFA Champions League if you like following the EPL.
- theblueandgold

Best comparison/argument I've heard against soccer in regards of the popularity:

The majority of the world still doesn't have indoor plumbing. No matter how much or little that changes, there will never be anything fashionable about an outhouse.

http://mlsattendance.blogspot.com/

Highest average attendance was Seattle at just over 44,000.

Smallest NFL Stadium right now is Oakland's at just under 65,000.

50,000 if you want to include the University of Minnesota's stadium that the Vikings played in because the MetroDome was undergoing repairs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w..._Football_League_stadiums

The MLS doesn't completely fill NFL stadiums, and most likely never will.
- buffalofan19

Seattle Sounders FC 1 – 0 Portland Timbers 67,385 25 August 2013

67,385 for a game last year, average attendance for MLS is higher than the NHL

Major League Soccer Soccer 19 2012 18,807 +935
National Hockey League Ice hockey 30 2011-12 17,455 +323

Why it a game called football is mostly played with you hands? Then the teams bring in real footballers to play the part where they actually use their feet?
- derekjd

why do people still think that Obama gives a damn about and is going to save the middle class? these are just things we will never know the answer to.

Soccer is a sport that in the USA that you love or you just ignore. I played in HS (and was the team captain) and thought about playing in college but decided to focus more on school and drinking.. i wouldn't pay to go watch people play.