The Soccer Thread

[Rudi]

Good shit Obst, got in and made my picks.

The Barclays fantasy is working finally. Had to make a few adjustments to my team with Everton/Spurs not playing. Picked up former Citeh benchrider Shay Given. No other options really and the Villa game is on ESPN so I can watch with fantasy interest

[NAHSTE]

luke.mayeux@gmail.com

[Obst]

Invite sent.

[mgoblue2290]

My email is mgoblue2290@yahoo.com if someone could send me the invite.

[Obst]

Sent. Still waiting on Nahste and BigHouse's friend to join.

[Fappin Raptor]

gmcgowan1790@gmail.com please

[Rudi]

The level of soccer activity on this site still amazes me

[Prodigal Son]

Basically, a Designated Player designation is a partial exemption from the salary cap. Each team gets two designations. A designated player has $335k/year of their salary count against the cap (which means its actually paid by the league) and the rest of the player's contract amount is paid by the club owner. A club can purchase an addition designation. Its basically what allows the MLS to maintain its centralized structure and salary cap but able to pay star players what is required to attract them.

Each team has 3 DP spots. To activate the 3rd spot though, the team must pay a 250k fee to the league, which gets dispersed to the rest of the league at the end of the season.

[NAHSTE]

I set my picks at like 4 AM. Sorry for the delay, been working on a special opening day treat for everyone. Uploading to youtube now, should be ready by the time the Fulham game kicks off.

[Rudi]

Well shit Nahste color me intrigued

[wr50l]

Five, yes FIVE handballs in the ICT box in the first half and not a single penalty given.

[wr50l]

I hope you bought enough for Sunday.

[wr50l]

Aaaaaaand we are awarded a penalty in the 2nd half for a fair tackle. These officials are so fucking bad. 1-0 get it up you CJ.

[wr50l]

What an idiot.

Aye, two trips to Tesco is a bit silly.

[wr50l]

And another penalty lol.

Hey CJ, tell me how my ass taste.