Men's Soccer

[GMUgemini]

Doubtful. With SD and likely Vegas, I doubt the Southwest gets three in a row, and topping out at 32 leaves only one spot. I think Louisville has a good shout for the last spot. Some think Tampa but with the leagues checkered history there and two teams already in FLA, I kinda doubt they'll get it. It should be Detroit but I think some politics and history are gonna prevent it.

Would be really fun for MLS and USL to merge and we get a 4-tier pro/rel thing going. I know the USL added a third tier (League 2) in preparation for possibly starting this up on their own, but I don’t know if the owners are going to vote for it or not.

And just because you institute promotion and relegation doesn’t mean you need to get rid of the MLS Cup either: split the season up and have the top teams fight for the Cup and the bottom teams fight to stay in the top flight (like Liga MX and I think the Belgian league does this too).

PS: I know this would NEVER happen (I mean, I wouldn’t say never, never but it is highly unlikely).

 

[GMUgemini]

Not Mason men’s soccer, but for the locals Mason’s alumni association is hosting a DC United meet up on July 8 at Tap99 before the game against Miami: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/...5dxouglwzcydcf8akV8pru+eKZGoSYl/+ZWE+/pQhXA==

DC United games are always a good time, especially if you can get tickets in the supporters section (Chico Stand).

 

[phoenix-arizona]

I hope we get the soccer schedule soon. I am excited for the 23 season and the chance to grow their record from last year.

2022

overall

2-11-2
conference

1-6-1

 

[GMU79]

I hope we get the soccer schedule soon. I am excited for the 23 season and the chance to grow their record from last year.

2022

overall

2-11-2
conference

1-6-1

Yes. Sure hope so.
Seems we may be on an upswing folks.

 

[phoenix-arizona]

Just MLS related--but I am glad Messi said no to the Saudis and is coming to the US and Miami.

 

[GMUgemini]

Just MLS related--but I am glad Messi said no to the Saudis and is coming to the US and Miami.

Unlike Ronaldo and the PGA? Yes. We will see how seriously he takes is. Miami is the worst team in the league right now.

 

[phoenix-arizona]

They'll be the trendy team for a while I bet.

With the PGA merger, did you know that ''as part of the merger, the PGA will control holes 1-8 and 12-18. The Saudis do 9-11.''

 

[GreenLantern]

They'll be the trendy team for a while I bet.

With the PGA merger, did you know that ''as part of the merger, the PGA will control holes 1-8 and 12-18. The Saudis do 9-11.''

I'm not touching this one.....

 

[phoenix-arizona]

That's fair!

 

[GSII]

Yes. Sure hope so.
Seems we may be on an upswing folks.

You're not wrong. 2 Uva transfers, and some other quality has been added.

 

[Pablo]

Mason Men's Soccer Announces 2023 Schedule - George Mason University Athletics

2023 MEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE

gomason.com

"The Green and Gold kick off the regular season at home against UMBC (Aug. 24) and play the first road match against Virginia (Aug. 31) in Charlottesville."

The program's last road victory was at GW (2-1) on September 28, 2019.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

They'll be the trendy team for a while I bet.

With the PGA merger, did you know that ''as part of the merger, the PGA will control holes 1-8 and 12-18. The Saudis do 9-11.''

You went down a deep dark hole sir. Shame!

 

[phoenix-arizona]

Looks like they might have added 1-2 more games to the schedule (unless these are friendlies):

• 
  
  at
  Loyola University Maryland
  Baltimore, MD
  Aug 12 (Sat)
  6:00 PM ET
  
  • History
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
  vs
  Mount St. Mary's (Md.)
  George Mason Stadium| Fairfax, Va.
  Aug 19 (Sat)
  7:00 PM ET
  
  
  
  

 

[Pablo]

Looks like they might have added 1-2 more games to the schedule (unless these are friendlies):

• 
  
  at
  Loyola University Maryland
  Baltimore, MD
  Aug 12 (Sat)
  6:00 PM ET
  • History
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
  vs
  Mount St. Mary's (Md.)
  George Mason Stadium| Fairfax, Va.
  Aug 19 (Sat)
  7:00 PM ET
  
  
  

They are exhibition games:

 

[phoenix-arizona]

Ah yes--that is clearer now! Thanks.

 

[MasonSAE4]

Would be really fun for MLS and USL to merge and we get a 4-tier pro/rel thing going. I know the USL added a third tier (League 2) in preparation for possibly starting this up on their own, but I don’t know if the owners are going to vote for it or not.

And just because you institute promotion and relegation doesn’t mean you need to get rid of the MLS Cup either: split the season up and have the top teams fight for the Cup and the bottom teams fight to stay in the top flight (like Liga MX and I think the Belgian league does this too).

PS: I know this would NEVER happen (I mean, I wouldn’t say never, never but it is highly unlikely).

Well...looks like three or four tiers will be doing pro/rel lol. I have no idea how this is gonna work but it's certainly interesting. Way too many teams in USL. Seems like creating a fifth tier may be necessary and further geographically grouping the USL leagues will be the only way to do it and keep these teams financially viable.

 

[GMUgemini]

Thought this was cool: I know the USMNT used to use Mason’s field to train when they were going to play at RFK:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1685041932278304768

View: https://twitter.com/masonmsoc/status/1685041932278304768

 

[Pablo]

Season opener: UMBC 4 - Mason 3: https://gomason.com/sports/mens-soccer/stats/2023/umbc/boxscore/12455

 

[GMU79]

Season opener: UMBC 4 - Mason 3: https://gomason.com/sports/mens-soccer/stats/2023/umbc/boxscore/12455

Giving up 4 goals is soccer is not good.
On the other hand, scoring 3 is. So, crack down on D, and you never know.

 

[GMUgemini]

Giving up 4 goals is soccer is not good.
On the other hand, scoring 3 is. So, crack down on D, and you never know.

3 of those 4 were scored in the first 25 minutes and the last was a PK. So maybe there was a bit of “not being ready” at the start of the game? Tons of transfers in. Could just be needing time for the team to gel. Will have to see.