VMP Final Countdown: Number 3 – Michael Bradley
Highest Ranking: 2 Lowest Ranking: 10 Average Ranking: 4.11 Mark: 6. Let me preface this by saying that I understand defensive midfielders like I understand house music : I can identify it, but I have no concept of when it’s good. Captain Michael Bradley played sort of defensive midfield/general-esque role most of the season. With five goals in 28 games, there were parts of the early season where he tried to play all the midfield...
Episode 117 – 15/12/09 #ChadChadChad
The gang is in full attendance as they review MLS Cup, stupid things Garber recently said, talk about more releases and the usual silliness. In this episode, Mark warbles through an ‘in memoriam’ anthem, Duncan finds a way to bring up Darlington again, Tony discusses refueling plane anatomy and Kristin lets it slip what she really feels about Luke Moore. This week’s #bitchyblanks question : Don’t feel bad Columbus, you still...
MLS Cup : Portland v Columbus… or #CardsAgainstMLS
So MLS Cup happened. To say that we here at the Vocal Minority were invested in this match, would be a loose definition of the word “invested”. Sure, Toronto FC is in the league, and this is the league final, but to be fair this club is so far away from being a participant, it is a challenge to be truly invested. Instead, we were more like interlopers. And we did what we only felt was necessary – had an...
Episode 116 – 15/12/03 #wonking
The gang is in full attendance this week as they celebrate the resigning of Morrow, review MLS Cup semi-finals, preview the finals and hand out grades for the management side. In this episode Tony professes his love of specific colours, Mark struggles with his introduction, Kristin references South Park and Duncan was “wound up” a bunch of times, but we’re saving that for a future special. This week’s #bitchyblanks question :...
VMP Final Countdown: Number 14 – Joe Bendik
Highest Ranking: 7 Lowest Ranking: 25 Average Ranking: 14.73 EDIT: All the below was written before the announcement that Bendik’s option wasn’t picked up. Not a surprise really, I imagine he’ll pass through the first round of the waiver draft unclaimed. After that he’s got a shot at getting a job somewhere for less. Best of luck to him. Mark: 7. Super Pickle. Joebergine. The goalie who took Frei’s job. ...
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