I HATE THE OFFSEASON

I haven't posted since NOVEMBER!

Ugh. Let's see what's going on:

• Despite the fact the stupid Groundhog saw his shadow (or didn't - I always forget which is good and which is bad), MLS training camps have started. That and Easter are the true signs of hope that winter is finally over.

• Another good thing: I'm getting married next Wednesday (15 February), and the honeymoon coincides with the USA-Guatemala game in Frisco. My new bride and I will be standing, singing, and yelling with Sam's Army on Sunday. The rest of the weekend, well, that's none of your business, is it?

• My bride-to-be has gone from being indifferent to soccer a mere year ago, to being a FC Dallas season-ticket holder and a Chelsea Fan. She really likes the American Express commercial with Jose Mourinho. I mean, she really likes it. In fact, she likes it just a little bit too much. The other day we were at the grocery store and I asked her "If Jose pulled up right now, would you leave me standing here in the parking lot?" To which she replied, "No honey, we'd give you a ride home first". Hmm...

• Speaking of Chelsea, I hear they're knocking on young Freddy Adu's door. Freddy, I have three words for you, my friend: Shawn Wright Phillips. One of the most exciting players in England, and he gets about as much playing time for Chelsea as I do.

• I've been watching a lot of FSC and Setanta's coverage of the League Cup from England, and as a result I've jumped on the Doncaster Rovers bandwagon. They got knocked out, barely, by Arsenal, but until then their run was phenomenal. And, they wear red and white hoops, like my other favorite team.

• It looks like Eddie Johnson is going to be gone from Dallas before long. The re-signing of Carlos Ruiz makes the salary cap situation untenable for Michael Hitchcock, so somebody's gotta go. The addition of Kenny Cooper doesn't help either. On the upside, at least Carlos won't be gone for the World Cup. Get the full scoop from Buzz over at 3rd Degree