—by Garrett Dittfurth
Surprise surprise surprise (say that like Gomer Pyle) the MLS disciplinary committee has rescinded Michael Harrington and Je-Vaughn Watson's red cards. In other news the assistant referee that decided he wanted to make his presence know is also the AR2 this weekend. His name is Kermit Quisenberry. It'll be fun to keep an eye on him. I'm sure PRO will totally do the same thing *rolling eyes repeatedly*.
It's cool though. Even though MLS totally agrees with Caleb Porter they're going to fine him anyway. Gotta slow clap you, MLS. You really know how to make a point. Your representatives in the disciplinary office unanimously agreed with Porter and you're still going to fine him. Good work. You never cease to amaze.
Good things to watch for this weekend from The Axe.
This is just too funny to not post. He says the MLS should get rid of the salary cap (cause that would be an actual disaster for every team outside of NY, LA, and Seattle). But he a wise old man who can't spell on twitter so lets get more into his opinions, which are better spoken than tweeted. Eddie Johnson, the bro rolling around with his Louis Vuitton bags, was upset last year when MLS gave Clint Dempsey crazy money and turned into locker room cancer after that. In a sense I get Eddie's point. He was arguably the best player they had and was making a journeyman's salary. But it's still hilarious to relive the temper tantrum that probably ruined their season. Schadenfreude.
This is going to draw some ire from the faithful. Kenny Cooper is super psyched on the rivalry now that he's in Seattle. You remember him as the guy who is nice and really likes pasta. Start marking your tallies up because this could be fun. I have question that I want answered this week. Who falls down more? Kenny Cooper or Max Urruti?
Orlando City is making some news. Seems like some pretty good hires. Circle Orlando in 2015 as a destination if its available. That will be a fun trip.
If you need some entertainment Ian Darke will provide it for you.
Evan Dabby is gone. Best of luck to him.
Tons of legal obstacles with the Miami franchise. I imagine there is going to be a lot of grief when when it all comes down to it.