Eric Goodman
@Goodman
TV producer and sports columnist | Author: #VerdeReport for @AustinChronicle | Irrational Knicks fan
Lionel Messi bailing on tonight's #MLSAllStar Game is more than just a soft, annoying decision. It's a shortsighted, reputation-threatening, full-on diva move that shoves a middle finger into the face of MLS and its fans. And for what? Full thoughts: austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2…
I'd be upset too if my choices had consequences
🚨⚠️ Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas on Leo Messi’s suspension: “Messi is extremely upset. I’m hopeful it doesn’t have an impact long-term”. “Will it have an impact on (Messi’s) perception on the league and its rules? No doubt”.
Trophies, SmackDowns, and friends turned rivals. The latest episode of ¡Vamos Verde! has it all! Find it wherever you get podcasts @KUT @AustinFC @Goodman @philwest @VerdisimoATX
#AustinFC appears to have identified the future of its central defense.
Sources: Austin FC have completed a deal to sign Serbian youth int’l center back Mateja Djordjevic from FK TSC. Deal around $1m fee. U-22 initiative.
Despite no Messi, no James, no Jordi, the #MLSAllStar Game was a thoroughly enjoyable showcase of soccer in North America, framed beautifully by the city of Austin. Story: austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2…
Verde Report columnist @Goodman recaps an entertaining MLS All-Star Game, and explains why it was so important for Austin as a soccer city austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2…
Such an iconic call by @GlennDavisSoc and @TaylorTwellman
📅 On this day, 14 years ago, Mario Balotelli did this in the middle of a pre-season match for Man City. 🤯🤯
MLS defeats Liga MX 3-1 in a fun and entertain #MLSAllStar game at Q2 Stadium
Leo Messi can’t get away with this… the pain in lil bro’s eyes! HE SOLD HORCHATA FOR THIS! #MLSAllStarGame | @MLS @LigaBBVAMX
Brad Stuver keeps a clean sheet in 33 minutes starting in goal for the MLS All-Stars. So great to see Stuver get the recognition he's gotten this week. Nobody deserves it more.
It's like the league thought, "Maybe if we put the MLS All-Stars in all white people might think they're Real Madrid."
About that time, y'all. #MLSAllStar 📺 Free on @AppleTV: apple.co/4nXSFAe
If the #MLSAllStar team happens to lose to Liga MX tonight, I truly wonder if Nico Estévez will reference the expected goals in the post match press conference for why MLS actually deserved to win.
My rant about Messi flaking on #MLSAllStar:
Why Lionel Messi bailing on the MLS All-Star Game in Austin is a terrible look for the GOAT. austinchronicle.com/daily/sports/2…
I'm sure he did.
All-Star ready. Armband ready. 🫡 Evander will lead the MLS squad in Austin after winning the #MLSAllStar Captain Fan Vote pres. by @CaptainMorganUS!