English Premier League idea

[smootness]

DudyDawg and/or others, I just checked out Swansea's roster and recognized absolutely none of them. Can you tell me a little about them?

By the way, after doing a little research I'm leaning towards Arsenal as my rooting interest, and pulling for Everton when they aren't playing Arsenal. And pulling for Real Madrid in the Spanish League. I like that Arsenal is a team that spends money, but they are still not a "guarantee", so you have to hope for some upsets along the way. I like having a team that is capable, but it would still be Huge if they win it all. And for Everton, they are my underdog team to pull for. And then Real Madrid is that team that I can count on to dominate and make sure I have a team still in it at the end, ha. What are your thoughts? Obviously I'm going to watch all of these teams before finalizing my fandom...but that's how I'm leaning.

Arsenal also has Gedion Zelalem, who would instantly become the most promising US soccer player ever if he decides to play for us.

[Intramural All-American]

Just a few: Michu is the Swansea star but he battled injury at the beginning of the year and never got back to the form he had been in during the previous year. He is a Spanish international and has played a few games with the Spain national team. Jonathan De Guzman is currently playing for the Netherlands national team, as well as, Michel Vorm the goalie. Willfried Bony is a striker and he scored 2 goals in the world cup for Ivory Coast. Obviously alot can change on these teams as it draws closer to the season and transfers occur.

[CadaverDawg]

Just a few: Michu is the Swansea star but he battled injury at the beginning of the year and never got back to the form he had been in during the previous year. He is a Spanish international and has played a few games with the Spain national team. Jonathan De Guzman is currently playing for the Netherlands national team, as well as, Michel Vorm the goalie. Willfried Bony is a striker and he scored 2 goals in the world cup for Ivory Coast. Obviously alot can change on these teams as it draws closer to the season and transfers occur.

Thanks man, that helps.

[Brad Stevens]

Manchester City (cross-town rivals of Manchester United) are coming off an EPL championship in 2014. For those of you who plan on watching the remaining World Cup games, several of Man City's players are still playing. This includes France's Bacary Sagna in defense, Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Dimichelis in defense, Sergio Aguero as a striker (although he got injured and probably won't return this WC), Belgium's Vincent Kompany in defense, and Brazil's midfielder Fernandinho. Some of their other great players made early exits in the World Cup (David Silva for Spain, Yaya Toure for Ivory Coast, Edin Dzeko for Bosnia-Herzogovina, James Milner and Joe Hart for England, etc). It's a good time to get drafted as the Man City representative for Elitedawgs haha.

[DudyDawg]

Yeah sure, cadaver. As far as Real Madrid, awesome. That's my team, so I'll be posting a ton about them. For the past four or five years, Arsenal have been somewhat of a selling team. Van Persie, fabregas, guys like that who they've sold to bigger clubs and in turn bough some good prospects. A lot of their fans were mad that they were selling and not spending, so last season they went out and got some guys (ozil, Giroud) and are starting to spend a bit more. I expect them to try for one big name this offseason, possibly Di Maria or Benzema from Real Madrid, or alexis sanchez from Barcelona. As for Swansea. Michu is their best player, but if I were in Vegas, I would put money on him not being there. As recently as a few days ago I saw him connected to Spanish and French clubs, and they just don't have the money to keep him. Vorm is a very good keeper. I like Swansea to be a mid table team. It would be great for them to challenge for a European qualifying spot, but I see them in the 8-11 range. No relegation battle. The will play a nice mix of possession and quick play. De Guzman and Bony will likely be their two leading scorers this year (assuming Michu leaves), and they'll rely on team defense and some younger guys to play lots of minutes.

[DawgHouseUnited]

I don't usually get to check in on here at nighttime- my 4 y/o monopolizes my evenings like a tyrant. I missed out on the first round of the draft, but you can put me down for 2nd round or an overview/recap of another league.

[BulldogBear]

That just ruined my breakfast

[Dawg61]

I don't usually get to check in on here at nighttime- my 4 y/o monopolizes my evenings like a tyrant. I missed out on the first round of the draft, but you can put me down for 2nd round or an overview/recap of another league.

Welcome aboard!! DawgHouseUnited has joined the party. You're team #4, we are waiting on 16 more to join for draft 2.

[TheRef]

Don't sell Knockaert
Anthony Knockaert
I just don't think you really understand!
That if you sell Knockaert
Anthony Knockaert
You're gonna have a riot on your hands!

[hacker]

Manchester City (cross-town rivals of Manchester United) are coming off an EPL championship in 2014. For those of you who plan on watching the remaining World Cup games, several of Man City's players are still playing. This includes France's Bacary Sagna in defense, Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Dimichelis in defense, Sergio Aguero as a striker (although he got injured and probably won't return this WC), Belgium's Vincent Kompany in defense, and Brazil's midfielder Fernandinho. Some of their other great players made early exits in the World Cup (David Silva for Spain, Yaya Toure for Ivory Coast, Edin Dzeko for Bosnia-Herzogovina, James Milner and Joe Hart for England, etc). It's a good time to get drafted as the Man City representative for Elitedawgs haha.

Isn't he coming to MLS?

[CadaverDawg]

Yeah sure, cadaver. As far as Real Madrid, awesome. That's my team, so I'll be posting a ton about them. For the past four or five years, Arsenal have been somewhat of a selling team. Van Persie, fabregas, guys like that who they've sold to bigger clubs and in turn bough some good prospects. A lot of their fans were mad that they were selling and not spending, so last season they went out and got some guys (ozil, Giroud) and are starting to spend a bit more. I expect them to try for one big name this offseason, possibly Di Maria or Benzema from Real Madrid, or alexis sanchez from Barcelona. As for Swansea. Michu is their best player, but if I were in Vegas, I would put money on him not being there. As recently as a few days ago I saw him connected to Spanish and French clubs, and they just don't have the money to keep him. Vorm is a very good keeper. I like Swansea to be a mid table team. It would be great for them to challenge for a European qualifying spot, but I see them in the 8-11 range. No relegation battle. The will play a nice mix of possession and quick play. De Guzman and Bony will likely be their two leading scorers this year (assuming Michu leaves), and they'll rely on team defense and some younger guys to play lots of minutes.

Good stuff, thanks for the info.

Where do you see Arsenal finishing this year? Top 4?

[DudyDawg]

Good stuff, thanks for the info.

Where do you see Arsenal finishing this year? Top 4?

I would put them in fourth. Like last year, may spend some days in first but drop as time wears on. If they make a big move, maybe they can be an outside contender, but I don't see them as one with the roster as is.


David Villa is coming to MLS. Not David Silva

[Brad Stevens]

Isn't he coming to MLS?

I believe that is David Villa that is rumored to join New York FC. Both play for Spain. Villa is an older (past-his-prime) forward, and Silva is a younger (in-his-prime) midfielder.

[hacker]

David Villa is coming to MLS. Not David Silva

ahhhhh

[BrunswickDawg]

Stoke City - we never lose the party

[Dawg61]

Did they sell Knockaert?

[TheRef]

Did they sell Knockaert?

Nope. Or else they'd have a riot on their hands.

[DudyDawg]

I believe that is David Villa that is rumored to join New York FC. Both play for Spain. Villa is an older (past-his-prime) forward, and Silva is a younger (in-his-prime) midfielder.

David Villa and Frank Lampard have signed w NYCFC. Kaka also just officially signed with Orlando City this weekend

[C_Rich22]

Also, for anyone interested, there are several transfer news twitter handles. One just rumored that Luis Suarez could be traded to Barcelona for 75 mil. And di Maria might be joining Man U.

[TheRef]

Also, for anyone interested, there are several transfer news twitter handles. One just rumored that Luis Suarez could be traded to Barcelona for 75 mil. And di Maria might be joining Man U.

The Suarez transfer might be tricky with the current FIFA situation. He'll miss out on the first 7 weeks of BPL so I'm sure his stock has dropped a little bit.