The Official Phoenix Fc Thread

[NorthernLights24]

This Saturday is a historic day as Phoenix FC and their talismanic striker Darren Mackie kick off their first ever USL Pro League campaign with an away trip to Los Angeles Blues

 

I know there is already a Darren Mackie thread that is several pages long but this is about the future and not the past. Perhaps more importantly it is also about the other two ex-Dons legends Scott Morrison and David Robertson.

 

I see that the LA Blues also have a Scottish striker in the form of Allan Russell, a one season wonder who scored a few for Airdrie Utd. Killie thought "Fuck me he must be good" before realising he was shite, the fact he was playing for Airdrie really should have given that away. It would seem he was so bad he was instantly deported to the US following his release.

 

Looks like the game might be available here - http://uslnation.com/ if you can stay up till 2:30am on Sunday or if you're just getting in from a night out and you're pished out of your mind and fancy a laugh.

 

[RUL]

How far below the MLS is this?

[NorthernLights24]

How far below the MLS is this?

 

Level three on the pyramid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_soccer_pyramid#Men.27s_league_system

 

However it is all based on franchises so there is no relegation or promotion.

[vanderark14]

I think I will adopt them as my american side.

[Henry]

I think I will adopt them as my american side.

 

Bit more difficult to 'get down for a game or two each season'.

[vanderark14]

 

I think I will adopt them as my american side.

 

Bit more difficult to 'get down for a game or two each season'.

 

its not the same as my englsih team. its like others and their italian or spanish sides.

 

one day I will hopefully attend one game though - its been my dream for over 24 minutes now

[The Boofon]

Hope Mackie breaks a leg.

[Dynamo]

I think I will adopt them as my american side.

 

Typical Aberdeen fan only supporting Phoenix cos of Mackie

[vanderark14]

 

I think I will adopt them as my american side.

 

Typical Aberdeen fan only supporting Phoenix cos of Mackie

 

I've supported them ever since I watched youtube highlights of them when I was 30

[tup]

The only Phoenix I support is the mumbo-jumbo loving old cunt who posts on here occasionally.

[Ke1t]

Think I might invest in one for the loon

 

The shirt, I mean... not Mackie.

 

Although when his career's over he can maybe help my loon with his reading.

 

Anyway, still in Red after all these years. And I think he's getting a sun tan.

 

[Ke1t]

Mackie's lads go down to a 2-0 defeat to Los Angeles Blues Soccer, with a red card for one of the Phoenix players in the 41st minute.

 

Mackie did NOT play... which will be the reason behind the defeat.

 

65 bucks for a shirt seems a lot, btw.

[The Boofon]

Mackie's lads go down to a 2-0 defeat to Los Angeles Blues Soccer, with a red card for one of the Phoenix players in the 41st minute.

 

Mackie did NOT play... which will be the reason behind the defeat.

 

65 bucks for a shirt seems a lot, btw.

Missed the game due to a broken leg in training

[Sonoftherock]

Typical Aberdeen fan... supports both Man United and the Dons!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XekFTykgiaY&feature=youtu.be

[BrianFaePerth]

Wondered why Nixx had been quiet on here lately, didnae realise he'd put together a fitba team over the pond.

 

 

ByenEBergen FC is looking for talented players (ie. no Scots please) in it's quest tae join some hick league in the US as soon as funds permit

[NorthernLights24]

1-0 win at home for Phoenix FC last night against Tampa Bay. No idea if Mackie played but from the picture in the match report below at least we know that Scott Morrison is getting a game.

 

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/azetc/articles/20130330netinho-scores-phoenix-fcs-st-goal-in-win.html

[Ke1t]

Hahaha... Phoenix Wolves is Little Aberdeen. Mackie, Morrison and Robertson

 

http://youtu.be/VLG2RzSUUVo

 

 

Definitley my 'wee' team

[ChutneyLove]

Can't wait for The Dazzler to make his debut. Probably hear the "For fucks sake Mackie min" from here!

[BrianFaePerth]

scott morrison is very, very cute, but also just as thick

[ChutneyLove]

Pot and kettle fae MT. Aye, the thick bit.

[Ke1t]

Dazzler makes his debut againt Orlando as a mid-second half substitute.

 

 

Scott Morrison is probably the best player on the pitch...

 

And Phoenix go down 2-1.

 

Mackie gets into a fight within minutes of his debut.

 

It's exciting stuff

[Ke1t]

3-1 Orlando, full time. Should have been 4-1, but the Phoenix keeper saved a pen.

 

Mackie can't have had more than two touches in his 25 or so minutes on the field, looking a bit isolated as Phoenix dropped further back as the game went on.

 

Phoenix is pretty terrible. Morrison seemingly the best player they have. Their defence is utter mince, Morrison the only player who knew how to pass and tackle in Midfield, and Mackie starved of service... though the Dazzler did get into one fight, and knock heads with some other guy who came off worse than the Lion Cub.

 

I thought he might struggle with the heat, but the game is played in the evening, so it should be starting to cool down a little.... it's currently 27 degrees in Arizona and 9:41pm.

 

And the view of Downtown Phoenix right now, just to be comprehensive...

 

[boboisared]

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixfcwolves?hc_location=stream

 

Not going well!

[Sonoftherock]

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixfcwolves?hc_location=stream

 

Not going well!

 

beaten in the first round of the cup by a fully amateur team from a suburb of Phoenix!

 

Mackie has only made one appearance from the bench - injured for the rest of the time! Phoenix are down near the bottom of the league and have only won two games all season!

 

I've watched quite a few of the games at work - they are usually on about 9am Monday morning in Perth - and the standard is absolutely terrible. I think Phoenix would be beaten easily by a highland league side.

[Henry]

Especially if it was a young Pickles-inspired Wick Academy.

[King Street Loon]

So MAckie has truely found his level.

 

Go Dazzler.

[Sonoftherock]

Friday morning at 3.30 am UK-time. Matches are all streamed online via USLpro tv or something like that... the picture quality is actually superb. EDIT: here - http://www.uslnation.com/USLPro/

 

IT. IS. ON.

 

Phoenix FC's first league match in almost two weeks puts the Wolves against the Charlotte Eagles on Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in a match that will see forward Darren Mackie in the Wolves' starting lineup for the first time this season.

Former Scottish Premier League standout Darren Mackie is the first player ever signed to play for Phoenix FC, and he was intended to be the centerpiece of a high-octane offense for the Wolves. Mackie suffered a groin injury early in training camp and has since been sidelined, making only one brief appearance off the bench. His addition to the starting lineup has been highly anticipated both in Phoenix and in international circles, where "The Dazzler" has a substantial following of devoted fans.

[Pash]

Haha that last sentence was surely put in by you SOTR?!?!

 

Please tell me it was you.

[Sonoftherock]

Haha that last sentence was surely put in by you SOTR?!?!

 

Please tell me it was you.

 

Check their facebook page if you don't believe me.

 

The Yanks seem to believe he's some sort of legendary footballer.

 

Check this shit out: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/azetc/articles/20130413phoenix-fc-striker-darren-mackie-has-massive-fan-following.html AND http://www.azcentral.com/insiders/odeendomingofc/2013/05/20/darren-mackie-will-start-for-phoenix-fc-on-thursday/

[Foster14]

Nope Pash, it is here...

 

http://www.kpho.com/story/22303309/phoenix-fc-returns-to-usl-pro-action-vs-eagles