We don't do much EPL in these parts - but we know people who do
by Dave Clark on Aug 11, 2010 9:20 PM PDT
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I am a Sounder.
I discovered this a couple decades ago. Back when I lived in CA, GA, TX, AZ, MO, TN, KY, NC, and Kuwait. I didn't want to live anywhere else. I wanted to be a Sounder. I am a Sounder at Heart. It is my passion. Not just for the team, but for the life I live.
I can't root for a team with which I don't have a strong connection.
But if you want EPL news, this network has a ton of great stuff for you.
It starts at the top at SBNation.com/soccer where Richard will hook you up with a ton of general interest articles on the league that most call the best. He's got predictions, players to watch, and who ended the season on high notes as we enter week one.
Graham just launched the Chelsea blog, if you appreciate a team that pulls in trophies without history.
Aston Villa gets love from Aaron, Kirsten and Gareth. They're doing great work on the lower leagues of England as well.
Everton, that team that once had Donovan, has their Royal Blue flying on SBN.
Bitter but Blue, in Manchester's "other" team? We hook you up as well.
John Rooney's older brother plays for the more well known Manchester, and you can follow him too.
Kasey Keller and Brian McBride both use to play at the Cottage, for a team once known as Fulham USA. And if you are into a team with a great connect to America, check out Fulham.
I'm the kind of guy that likes style over substance, so I'll always be partial to Arsenal. Where the short fuse threatens to go off at any moment.
General thoughts on Europe and England wind up going off the bar and out, in a snark filled yet passionate manner.
So as the European and English seasons get started, if that's your passion (or your second passion) show the blog of your favorite team some love. If you like one of those teams, help us build that community. If you like another team, I know the guy in charge of filling out that roster (its not me). We'll keep adding soccer blogs.
The season is right around the corner in that part of the world.
Here at Sounder at Heart, myself, Jeremiah, Carlos and others will continue to bring you up to date on the Rave Green's attempts at a Double or more. And the chances seem to keep getting better as the SBN bloggers have Seattle actually getting first tier votes this week.
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I'm surprised/shocked/something that we got a first tier vote
Not that I’m complaining, but it seems a little early for that. We still have a ways to go to secure ourselves a playoff spot.
Karma police, arrest this man.
by wyte_lightning on Aug 11, 2010 11:35 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah
with us still having a negative goal differential and a “barely in” PPM, first tier is a reach. The voter was probably looking at a current snapshot, rather than where we’ll likely finish. But I’ll take it too, it’s a representation of how the team has turned the season around.
Voter was pissed that the underperforming Red Bull were getting votes
and said that if they deserve it so does Seattle
I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
Great...
we get a vote out of spite.
At least we know the poll is done by humans and not computers. Or Vulcans. Or killer robots.
I'm waiting for the day
when there is a Timbers blog and we are tearing it up and their rep is forced to vote for us. They will probably spontaneously combust, or their head might explode.
by chrisperry1983 on Aug 12, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Not spite
Just more a “if Red Bull then Seattle must too”
I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
Would Wigan suffice?
I’m working on that one.
Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 12, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
You are starting one for Wigan?
Or you are looking for someone who will? I love Tottenham and follow them mainly. But following the mid-level teams is fun too. I am a frequent visitor of 7500 to Holte (I just never post) and several others on here.
by chrisperry1983 on Aug 12, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually have one
My posting hasn’t been as regular as I’d like because this site is keeping me so busy, but I do plan on continuing to update it regularly.
Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 12, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
He's waiting
until he can promote it as the first SBN blog for the Championship. Sorry, couldn’t resist.
We'd take Newcastle and Leeds in a heart beat
In fact we take blogs of suffecient quality that are interested in building community and the SBN soccer brand
I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
You and I will fight to the death if we ever meet
Suggestions that Wigan could ever even smell the Championship again will be met with brute force. Oh, you say they regularly flirt with relegation? I know not of these things since my devotion only started this offseason. They are a Treble contender until I learn, first-hand, otherwise!
Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 12, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Should we meet
I’ll just buy you a beer or two before revealing my identity, which ought to smooth things over.
Yes, have you seen my profile pic?
I don’t mess around. (Full disclosure, that picture was taken after a nasty fall, not a fight, but don’t tell anyone else.)
Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 12, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Careful
you’re coming close to violating Rule 1 of Fight Club.
by 108Ultra on Aug 12, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good point
I have no idea what you’re talking about in this case.
Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 12, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
HAHAHAHA
This thread took a turn for the awesome
by chrisperry1983 on Aug 12, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Ditto
Does anyone know of any decent Tottenham blogs that aren’t on SBNation?
make that "should be on SBN"
I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
by Dave Clark on Aug 12, 2010 12:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What about the women's game?
I’d like to see a good SBNation blog on the WPS and the USWNT. Don’t forget, the Women’s World Cup is next year.
by The King of Norway on Aug 12, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
Good call
USWNT does not get enough attention. They are FIFA ranked #1 and are destroying everything they touch. Quite the contrast to the men’s team!
by chrisperry1983 on Aug 12, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Then come join me on my Wigan adventure
Mediocrity should be their middle name.
Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together
by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 12, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Richard does regular updates on WPS on the SBN soccer page
I’m certain he’ll cover the World Cup
I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart
True, but I'm looking for a dedicated blog.
Richard is great, but sometimes you want to read a favorite topic without picking through all the other international coverage he provides. Look at how overrun his page is with EPL previews right now …
by The King of Norway on Aug 13, 2010 9:29 AM PDT reply actions
We'll find a way
but probably going to place efforts on North American and England for a bit.
Unless you want to do it? Because I know you can
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Sounder At Heart
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