Archive for the 'MLS' Category

dy-no-mite! houston wins mls cup

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

in front of a raucous partisan crowd at pizza hut park just a four-hour drive from their home, houston dynamo claimed the 2006 mls cup championship, topping the new england revolution 4-3 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 1-1 Read the entire news

Ai MLS - Mobile Living Space

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

One of their latest projects is called MLS - Mobile Living Space Now to the best part, the MLS gains more in luxury details than anything else. Check this Ai MLS gallery at Jalopnik with more photos and be amazed with the richy Read the entire news

MLS Roundup for November 15 2006

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Score from the MLS Cup of the 2006 Major League Soccer playoffs. Check out my other PCN show, PCN Weekly Film Update. www.weeklyfilmupdatepodcast.com This show is a member of the Blubrry Network where podcasters and listeners connect. Read the entire news

An intergalactic MLS

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

This is what I have been doing in Chicago for the past several months.  (pdf)A shared, “intergalactic” real estate information database, with extensive records for every property on the planet, may serve multiple listing services Read the entire news

A more charitable view of the MLS Cup

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

I didn’t watch the game, so I’m not really qualified to discuss at the level of my co-author, but here’sa slightly less negative assessment of the MLS cup from the other side of the pond… Guardian Unlimited: Sport blog: Happy, Texas. Read the entire news

The extremely rare MLS post

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

I watched some of the MLS Cup final on Sunday. Crazy ending, with Taylor Twellman scoring in the second half of overtime, but Brian Ching equalizing merely Houston’s MLS team was established after the San Jose Earthquakes moved. Read the entire news

Plano, TX MLS Recap for October 2006

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

As of 11/7/2006: All numbers are from the MLS and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Days on market reflect number of days between listing date on MLS and close of escrow. Search for Plano, TX homes. Read the entire news

Beckham coming to America?: MLS OKs 'Beckham Rule'

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Looks like David Beckham will soon be signing with a MLS team likely either New York or Los Angeles…”The “Beckham Rule” will give MLS teams the authority to acquire players outside the $2 million-per-team salary cap, which will be Read the entire news

Welcome To Mexico News

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

MLS Cup Final - Sunday November 12 - From Pizza Hut Park in Frisco Texas: As someone else said, New England are now the Minnesota Vikings of MLS. MLS had several big announcements over the weekend past, concerning the near and Read the entire news

Houston Dynamo MLS Champions

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Houston Dynamo’s resilience pays off with a penalty kick victory over the New England Revolution to win MLS Cup 2006. The old addage, “Defense wins championships,” was apparent throughout the match as the sides battled to a 0-0 tie at Read the entire news

distance education mls programs

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

a helpful compilation of useful information on distance education mls programs. http://www.becomealibrarian.org/distanceedcomparison.htm. Read the entire news

MLS Introduce "Beckham Rule"

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

http://img.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/specials/sma05/whatmakesthem/dbeckham.jpg MLS have finally introduced the “Beckham Rule,” though they can’t actually call it that. Instead it’s the “marquee” or “designated player rule” whereby Read the entire news

mls announces their youth development program

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

mls is requiring each of its teams next season to establish a youth amateur program, separate from the pro club. these youth teams will give talented young players with professional aspirations an excellent opportunity to pursue their Read the entire news

MLS Cup run could end for Revolution

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

After losing such a heartbreaker in the MLS Cup Final, the gloom in the New England Revolution’s locker room at Pizza Hut Park was expected. Read the entire news

A Slightly Less than Dynamo MLS Cup Final

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Much to the chagrin of the some of my soccer purists friends who preach about a single table without playoffs (I hear ya brothers and sisters), I’ve actually enjoyed this year’s version of the MLS playoffs. The matches have been tightly Read the entire news

roundup for mls action in week 24

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

in the topsy-turvy races for places in the mls cup playoffs, once again both conferences grew much tighter as week 23 in major league soccer concluded over the weekend. Read the entire news

why the mls sucks

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

why the mls still sucks and is nothing compared to european soccer. Read the entire news

why the mls sucks

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

if you have not heard or read about it, the mls is in dire need of a renovation. it has not been growing as fast as expected and their most glamorously and prized player “freddy adu” is their worst critic. adu, who happens to be the Read the entire news

MLS Cup 2006 notebook

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

MLS Cup 2006 notebook. Read the entire news

Cracks widen in MLS dominance

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

160; (via CRT)I’ve been wrong before, but this is another step towards the obsolescence of the MLS as we know it.  Those Realtors whose dependence on the MLS to make them successful had best start honing those skills and tidying up Read the entire news

MLS Roundup September 13 2006

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Check out my other PCN show, PCN Weekly Film Update. www.weeklyfilmupdatepodcast.com Take $5 off any order over $30 at GoDaddy.com using code PCN2 at checkout. MLS Roundup; Take $5 off any order of $30 or more at GoDaddy.com Read the entire news

The Divorced Commission and the MLS: Building a much better home …

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Because I share a consumer version of the MLS listing with buyer clients and prospects. So I send a client/prospect an MLS listing, and right there plain as day it says, “CONTACT JOE SCHMOE at 555-1212 or SchmoeRealty.com FOR MORE INFO Read the entire news

What is the future of the MLS?

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Most consumers do not use the MLS every day, but I would argue that somewhere near Disclaimer: I am a member of the NAR Future of the MLS PAG (how’s that for Each day that I learn more and think more about the future of the MLS, Read the entire news

My Sports: Red Bulls to Start Youngest MLS Player

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Red Bulls to Start Youngest MLS Player; Cardinals Beat Mets to Win NL Pennant; Suppan Stands Out in Another Game 7; Iron Mike No More, Tyson on ‘World Tour’; Football Stadium Threat a Hoax, FBI Says; Colts Content to Remain Out of Read the entire news

MLS Roundup for October 18 2006-Corrected

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Scores from Week 29 of the 2006 Major League Soccer season, and the upcoming week 1 of the MLS Playoff schedule. Check out my other PCN show, PCN Weekly Film Update. www.weeklyfilmupdatepodcast.com This show is a member of the Blubrry Read the entire news

New Austin MLS Map Comint Out

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

I picked up a hard copy of what will be the new Austin MLS Area map. The new Areas will roll out late this year. There are some pretty significant changes and some significant additions that make the Austin Board of REALTORS® coverage Read the entire news

MLS Draft Results Analysis 2006 – Post Season…

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

From College to the Pros - The US soccer ladder - There are a lot of ways to look at and evaluate the 2006 MLS Draft class. Some teams got a lot of players who could settle into reserves and develop for the future, other teams drafted Read the entire news

MLS PLayoffs…

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Our prevue is up, on the fox front and t the permalink here. No Comments. Read the entire news

Comment on What if - the MLS went away? by Todd Tarson

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

I think the MLS can do it’s Members, and more importantly the Members clients, a big favor by agreeing to post a limited view of the database to any and all search sites. I’m talking of negotiating with these online sites and providing Read the entire news

Carlsbad, CA MLS Recap for September 2006

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

As of 10/6/2006: All numbers are from the MLS and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. * Market numbers as of 10/3/2006: 952 properties on the Days on market reflect number of days between listing date on MLS and close of escrow. Read the entire news

Comment on What is the future of the MLS? by The Divorced …

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

In a comprehensive overview, Jim Duncan of Real Central VA offers this: In the age in which we live, and as we move (as I foresee) to a world where buyers pay their own representation rather than depending on the sellers’ concession … Read the entire news

YCS MLS Cup Playoffs Preview

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Last weekend, MLS’s 32-game regular season league campaign closed. Four teams were eliminated, and the natural selection continues with this and next weekend’s MLS Cup Playoffs. 8 teams are still alive in the competition to bring home Read the entire news

Playoff Preview: NY/DC Game 1

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

It’s been a strange season for MLS‘ most successful franchise. It’s hard to believe that Moreno, an 11-year MLS vet, is only 32 years old. DC has allowed nine goals in its last four MLS matches, not the kind of momentum a team Read the entire news

Marketing Advice for Major League Soccer

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Taking Godin’s tips, here are just a few that apply to MLS: (MLS has grown over time, but it needs to keep on continuing to improve and learn (MLS needs to listen to the soccer experts and fans in this country who are voting Read the entire news

MLS Roundup August 23 2006

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Check out my other PCN show, PCN Weekly Film Update. www.weeklyfilmupdatepodcast.com Save 10% at GoDaddy.com using code PCN1 at checkout. MLS Roundup; Save 10% on any order at GoDaddy.com! Weekly Film Update. Read the entire news

What if - the MLS went away?

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

There is much talk around the real estate blogosphere about the demise of the MLS, how it is for the consumer, a public utility …One huge question is one relative to data/content quality: What about duplicates? Read the entire news

Online searches fun but offer too few details

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

I don’t even like locally available consumer-level MLS access. Some systems provide more detail than others, but there is nothing like the kind of control that comes from having full access to hundreds of unique data fields. Read the entire news

What replaces the MLS? Advertising is a given. Compensation …

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Tyler Sookochoff ask these questions in a comment to another post, but my reply is long enough that I think it warrants a post of its own.Marketing of homes aside, do you rely solely on your local MLS to do CMAs and price homes you’re Read the entire news

Northwest MLS pulls from Realtor.com

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

Marlow Harris, famous female real estate blogger and Realtor in Seattle points out a change that the NWMLS (Washington State’s MLS) plans to pull their feed to Realtor.com. Realtor.com, which displays 3.9 million homes for sale and has Read the entire news

MLS Week 29 recap or goals gone wild

Saturday, October 21st, 2006

My Soccer Blog - The MLS regular season came to the end with teams finding the net is explosive fashion. In total 26 goals were scored in the six matches, Before this weekend, the average number of goals per MLS match was just 2.56. Read the entire news