Christoph3r's Blog (7)

It was tough watching the Sol lose in the championship game. I was working the game, but chose not to work from the press box. Mostly, so I could enjoy it with my family in the suite below, but also because I wanted to be able to cheer at the appropriate moments. They say there is no clapping in the press box, the press box is neutral. They don't say anything about "no heartbreak", though. You can check the media guides. Not in there. So, the first season has come to an end. And having a fe… Continue

Today I've been working on a new update for the Sol website. A new version of the boxscores that the league has developed. Boxscores will be featured on actual web pages now, to replace the PDF links. Exciting stuff, I know. But in setting up these pages... entering the opponents, dates and copying the game codes (the Inaugural Game is code: 875056 for example) I've been reflecting on each game that these represent. More than just numbers. They're also memories. And I'm feeling a tinge of nos… Continue

Whaaaaaaat?! Hope Solo is leading the votes for the WPS All-Star game? Don't get me wrong. She's a phenomenon. I'm a USWNT fan and think she just may be the best keeper we've had since, like... ever. But this is the WPS All-Star game. And without a doubt, Karina LeBlanc is above and beyond THE stand out keeper in WPS. Look at the stats. Look at the highlight clips. Look at the standings. This ain't just one person's opinion, these are the facts folks. She's got the skills and the… Continue

Funny things overheard in the Los Angeles Sol press box today: Two reporters who were sitting next to me left their stations. A third reporter walks up. Reporter: "Hey, Where'd those two guys go?" Me: "I don't know, but one of them was running." Reporter: "Maybe they have cookies out. That'll do it." ------------------------------------------------------------------- After the Sol game, but before the Galaxy game. Reporter 1 (talking to a reporter just arriving): "So, did you catch… Continue

Apparently there is a comedian named Greer Barnes. But is not the Defender from the Los Angeles Sol. I learned this yesterday when I saw Greer Barnes' name listed to perform on Comedy Central. I was like, "Huh? Whu?" and for a half second I kind of wondered if maybe she also did comedy. I turned to the channel... and nope. Not the same person. Just thought it was funny. Continue

Hey Boston... Well, now you done made Marta mad. I predict she will score 2 goals vs. Breakers at Home Depot Center this sunday. Just look at her scoring record... Brazil: 46 games, 48 goals Umea IK: 103 games, 111 goals Sol: 4 games, 3 goals When she doesn't score in a game, you can pretty much guarantee that she'll score multiple times the next game. It's just how the woman works. I mean look at the stats. It's all about playing the odds. Soccer Nostradamus says.… Continue

I'm excited. I really am. I'm excited to be a part of something really special. I'm excited to watch a moment that I will remember for the rest of my life. I'm excited to be able to share it with my friends and family. When Major League Soccer was born, I worked as a graphic designer on the first MLS and Los Angeles Galaxy media guides. I remember watching the inaugural MLS match and the thrill of Eric Wynalda's goal. The first in MLS history. Later, my friends and I made the trek from San Die… Continue