The MLS all-stars are playing West Ham United.

TFC STH were given an option to buy tix for the ASG since the game is at BMO but most of us thought that Liverpool was going to be the opponent. That, combined with the fact the game ended up on a Thursday, has caused many to be unhappy, so tickets may be available on ebay, etc.

No MLS game in TO on Sunday, TFC plays San Jose at BMO on 7/19. BTW, this will be on HDNet.

Benny's agent must have a hole in his head for letting the kid go to Derby. It was a bad fit from the start.

From what I understand, there was quite a lively debate amongst the Hamburg braintrust concerning Benny. He had more than a little support.

I think referring to Faulkner as "our very own Ignition announcer" shortchanges his role in Michigan soccer, no?

I'd been racking my brain for some time now trying to figure out why I'd heard of Andy Appleby's name before. Turns out my wife had contact with him on a regular basis for a few months in the mid-90's. She thinks we might have even met him at a Pistons or Lions game.

A season tix package for Herd members would be nice, but I think we're going to actually have to prove ourselves a viable fan group to pull that off.

VIP seats? Sounds very cool. Are they special in some way, other than location? I'm really thinking of passing on this Saturday in favor of next week.

I would be interested in getting a couple of season tickets.

Some quick replies:

Dave: Yeah, I do know that Faulkner's history of soccer in the area goes way beyond the TV broadcasts. (But we CAN claim him as "our very own," right?) Also, the VIP seats in the stadium looked only to be location, in the center-field area, and a different seat color; nothing to physically seperate these from the regular seats.

TFC: Fans were surprised that the MLS ASG was on a Thursday? It was a Thursday last season. (Note to everyone: this is not a thead to request season tickets, just to prevent a string of "I want tickets, too" replies.)

Note the Venue Change

SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Michigan Bucks have announced that the home game on Wednesday, June 4th originally set for Ultimate Soccer Arenas has been moved to be played at Lake Orion High School. Kick off is still at 7:30 PM. Season ticket holders, flex pass holders and anyone who has purchased tickets for this match through Ticket Master will be able to use their same tickets for this match. For further information about the Bucks, please visit our web site at buckssoccer.com

(Also, the Michigan Hawks women's game on June 3 was rescheduled from their regular site of Livonia Stevenson to Detroit Country Day.)

Does anyone know why it isn't at USA? Not that it matters much I'll still be there, but just curious.

2009 Michigan Bucks Official Schedule

Sat; May 16; 7:30 PM; Kalamazoo Outrage at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Wed; May 20; 7:00 PM; Michigan Bucks at Fort Wayne Fever; Hefner Stadium
Sat; May 23; 3:00 PM; Cincinnati Kings at Michigan Bucks; Canton Cup Soccer Tournament
Mon; May 25; 7:30 PM; Michigan Bucks at Indiana Invaders; Indiana Invaders Soccer Complex
Sun; May 31; 7:30 PM; Toronto Lynx at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Thu; Jun 4; 7:30 PM; Indiana Invaders at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Sun; Jun 7; 5:00 PM; Michigan Bucks at Kalamazoo Outrage; Lay Norrix High School
Sat; Jun 13; 7:30 PM; Cleveland Internationals at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Thu; Jun 18; 7:30 PM; Fort Wayne Fever at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Sat; Jun 20; 7:30 PM; Michigan Bucks at Cincinnati Kings; Town & Country Sports Complex
Thu; Jun 25; 7:30 PM; Forest City London at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Wed; Jul 1; 7:00 PM; Michigan Bucks at Chicago Fire; Toyota Park
Wed; Jul 8; 7:00 PM; Michigan Bucks at Cleveland Internationals; Pinnacle Sports
Sat; Jul 11; 7:30 PM; Chicago Fire at Michigan Bucks; Ultimate Soccer Arenas
Fri; Jul 17; 7:30 PM; Michigan Bucks at Forest City London; North London Stadium
Sun; Jul 19; 4:00 PM; Michigan Bucks at Toronto Lynx; Hershey Centre

http://www.buckssoccer.com/Schedule/index_E.html

http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/22344.html

[PDL] For the eighth year in a row, there won't be back-to-back champions in the Premier Development League as the 2010 champion Portland Timbers U-23s failed to make the 2011 playoffs. The Des Moines Menace and Victoria Highlanders became the final two teams to clinch berths in the playoff field of 20 with victories on Sunday night. Conference champions will be crowned at four locations this weekend.

The Long Island Rough Riders (Eastern Conference), Michigan Bucks (Central), Mississippi Brilla FC (Southern) and Fresno Fuego (Western) will host the conference final fours.

Michigan and Des Moines are among six former champions that have qualified for the playoffs.

Fresno (13-0-3) and the Ventura County Fusion (10-0-6) are the only unbeaten teams in the playoffs.

Schedule:
Northeast Division, Final
July 26 in Portland, Maine
MPS Portland vs. New Hampshire
South Atlantic Division, Final
July 26 in Greensboro, N.C.
Carolina vs. Northern Virginia

Mid-Atlantic Division, Final
July 26 in Reading Pa.
Reading United vs. Jersey
Great Lakes Division, Final
July 26 in Bridgeview, Ill.
Chicago Fire Premier vs. Forest City London

Eastern Conference, Semifinals
July 29 in South Huntington, N.Y.
Long Island vs. MPS Portland-New Hampshire winner
Reading United-Jersey winner vs. Carolina-Northern Virginia winner

Central Conference, Semifinals
July 29 in Pontiac, Mich.
Michigan vs. Des Moines
Thunder Bay vs. Chicago Fire Premier-Forest City London winner

Southern Conference, Semifinals
July 29 in Clinton, Miss.
Mississippi Brilla FC vs. Chivas El Paso
Central Florida vs. Laredo Heat on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CDT.

Western Conference, Semifinals
July 30 in Fresno, Calif.
Fresno vs. Victoria
Kitsap vs. Ventura County