Its Chappy/The MLS Convert: 2012

Monday, May 28, 2012

RSL v. FC Dallas Screencaps from 5-26-12

The Royals had a dramatic 2nd half finish with FC Dallas and came away with a victory on Saturday night. Below are some screencaps with corresponding tweets.

First the full match highlights:

Okay folks, it's finally time for some #RSL v. #FCD #MLS screen caps from last Saturday night! Enjoy and remember to RT if you like them!
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 1- Grabavoy had a great chance early. Hartman made a great save, but FCD lacked marking: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1c-MM5Typj8/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 2- Shot here in the 58th min, right b4 Sabo scored in the 59th. FCD with good form on D: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hVtEalrTI_g/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 3- Good set up shot of the Saborio goal in the 59th min. FCD had guys, RSL played better- lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Pr-mvYXy-0E/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 4- A couple of upcoming shots of the FCD goal in the 75th min. FCD players reacted: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZmMN8etKcMc/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 5- More on 75th min. FCD goal- Here's the "you be the judge" shot. Over the line?: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dWZKWSGRqEA/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 6- Final shot of FC 75th min. goal. You can see that the assistant ref. was decisive: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lpphP0PHC6o/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 7- RSL immediately answered in the 76th min. Good play by Sabo but probably an own goal: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oP1oiygn0ZY/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 8- Sabo almost had his 3rd in the 85th min. Shot was deflected, but was it a hand ball? lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5KDSDnJNOdQ/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 9- Raynish was just unlucky in the 86th min. to give up the equalizer again to FCD: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v1a-rkjb6fQ/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 10- Nice header by Fabi in the 90th minute. Ball goes of the post, but he wanted it more: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vWDauGOrtSk/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 11- Good shot of the Borchers GW goal in the 93rd. Enjoy! lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6y8pxUCabOE/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

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#RSL v. #FCD #MLS Screencap 12- Of course I had to get a shot of the celebration after as well... Good celebration! lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sEl9rrGIxYY/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 28, 2012

Sunday, May 13, 2012

RSL v. Seattle Sounders- 5-12-2012

The Lions had a huge early season win last night. They bunkered must of the match and played for the counter and despite my resistance to playing that way from the get go--it worked--and JK again proved why he is one of the brightest young managers in US soccer. Here are some screencaps with corresponding tweets:

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Finally time for some #RSL v. #SSFC #MLS screencaps: 1- Starting Lineups- RSL: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-th_-rX5x7ac/T… Sounders: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wLG6QTgCiKc/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

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#RSL v. #SSFC #MLS Screencaps 2- The #Sounders had the opportunities early & none were better than a missed EJ header: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BHzM7H7xDiQ/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

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#RSL v. #SSFC #MLS Screencaps 3- The Lions played bunker and counter and in the 27th min. it almost produced a goal: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yISNDSF3Aes/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

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#RSL v. #SSFC #MLS Screencaps 4- Espindola finally broke the deadlock in the 51st min. on a stunning effort: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Aey7pZwPqII/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

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#RSL v. #SSFC #MLS Screencaps 5- More on the Espy goal in the 51st min.: Goal was set up by an excellent Sabo flick: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ip193w6mAIo/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

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#RSL v. #SSFC #MLS Screencaps 7- The Lions bunkered for most of the match and this screencap shows the tactic clearly: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hx3yuwz_87I/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

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#RSL v. #SSFC #MLS Screencaps 6- Tensions were high the entire match & after the whistle players had to be separated: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FhIylqq9vFE/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

Full Match Highlights:

Bonus Screencap and highlight:

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#MLS Bonus screencap: #Revs Nguyen scores what is, IMO, easily the goal of the week: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xyyeVrrR7YQ/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 13, 2012

Final Bonus- Timelapse of Stadium Opening in Houston:

Sunday, May 6, 2012

RSL v. NE Revolution Screencaps from 5-5-2012

The Lions (or the Royals, or just RSL, whichever you prefer) had a great come from behind victory over the New England Revolution last night. Good effort and an exciting match all around. Here are some screencaps from the match with corresponding tweets:

Okay #RSL fans...Time for some screencaps from last night's 2-1 win v. the #Revs. I'll post the tweets, then blog them all with a link. #MLS
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencap 1- Starting lineups for RSL: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-75MCOeZMiaI/T… and the NE Revolution: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uZKT1WYd27Q/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 2- Early break away attempt on goal set up by excellent passing by Javi to Espy: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n3v7U6mtiqo/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 3- Very creative shot & placement leads to NE goal for Brettschneider in the 22nd min.: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eJVd9Wkb4XY/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 4- Sabo get #RSL's 1st in the 33rd min. but this shows that it was probably a hand ball: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NJbu6jT44hE/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 5- More on Sabo's 33rd min. goal- Why, why, WHY do def. insist on raising their hands? lh5.googleusercontent.com/-l_BkhXTkJLc/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 6- Very interesting sequence of events on Sabo's 2nd goal in the 55th minute. 1 of 2- lh6.googleusercontent.com/-O5N-2CgE8Uk/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 7- Sabo sets up Olave and was then set up by Borchers that led to an open Sabo. 2 of 2- lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CEDo8L-pyrs/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 8- Johnson got a red in the 58th min. You can see here that the ref pulled yellow 1st: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aDvvSN1Qbv8/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 9- More on Johnson red in 58th min. Here is the tackle in question- probably justified: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pssJRutmfFM/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 10- @NickRimando saved the match in 71' & 72'. Saves here: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yyF4VpFqans/T… and lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C5nOSb99b1k/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Screencaps 11- Cardenas got a red for NE in the 81st min. Probably not justified as shown here: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_UO_61HntWk/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

But wait!... There's more! Our good friend Matt over at @thecrossbarRSL was away from twitter last night, so I took a stab (not a very good one) at compiling some of his chalkboard screencaps that he usually does. Here they are:

Well... I'm no @TheCrossbarRSL when it comes to the chalkboards, but in his absence here it goes!
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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#RSL v. #Revs #MLS Chalkboards 1- Beckerman was an astounding 52 of 60 on passes... Wow, that's an 87% success rate! lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FPDiMpcRrFc/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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Compare Beckerman's passing stats with NE's best passer Joseph who was 44 of 54 for 81%: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLoZsg4cH5o/T… #MLS #Revs #RSL
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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Interesting that our forwards only had 7 total shots. What stands out is that the two closest shots resulted in goals: lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YGYUc-_CxjU/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

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Seems pretty typical of Fabi, but still interesting how much he plays on the wings. #RSL #MLS #Revs lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CHs3T6irjK8/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

Final bonus of the day... Screencap of MLS's front page headline of the match. Maybe not their best effort!

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First #RSL v. #Revs #MLS screencap of the night? @MLS.com's headline for the match... Maybe not their best effort: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4aSvjTMcwrM/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 6, 2012

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Thoughts on Social Media and "Mini-Fame"

Here are some tweets from a rant I went on this morning about Twitter, Facebook, the potential future of social media, and "mini-fame":

Okay folks-Time for some twitter thoughts this morning- in light of the Sarah Phillips thing, I got thinking about "mini-fame" in our world
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

The phenomena of mini-fame or actual fame in the twitter world is fascinating. I personally love twitter, but don't consider a sort of fame.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

But let's stop and think about it for a minute from an aspect of the crowd we are all talking to... I now have more than 500 followers.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Most probably aren't always paying attention, but still- that's a crowd of 500 people that potentially see my every tweet on this account.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Folks, that's a small stake conference or a large ward congregation that is being presented everything you say.. And again, I'm a small fish
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Think about this in terms of a ward congregation more. How often do you speak in your ward... once a year? This crowd you speak to every day
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Obviously not everybody is listening or seeing what you present each time- then again, not everybody is listening during sacrament meeting!
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Let's take another example- My @MLSConvert feed is nearing 250 followers and many of these people are "listening" during matches especially.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

The primary purpose of the @MLSConvert feed is to talk during matches when everybody is listening more- especially if I tag #MLS or #RSL
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

And again, I'm just a small fish with no desire for "mini-fame" but it is still fascinating to me that THAT many people could be listening.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

When you think about from just a numbers POV it really is fascinating because that is A LOT of people.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

It will be interesting to see how the "mini-fame" of twitter and FB grow over time. It really does give everybody a larger voice.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Think about accounts like @ohwanka or @fauxjohnmadden that have become very popular- the guys are probably just guys who started tweeting.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

I bring those guys up because apparently Sarah Phillips was after control of those accounts for advertising purposes: digitaltrends.com/social-media/t…
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

So what will be interesting to me as we move forward in this social media world is will those popular accounts get corporate control?
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Most would say "No way, it's only twitter", but there's $ to be made as the corporations understand more about it and they will exploit it.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

This article from Clay Travis says that each time Erin Andrews tweets a photo more than 50K people click on it: outkickthecoverage.com/2011-belonged-…
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Folks, there are tons in potential advertising dollars from that and more. Know how Google made all their $? Ad-Sense... adds on webpages.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Again, as we move forward and more and more people get on twitter it will be interesting to me to watch and see ow $ is made on social nets.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

And finally, how far the trickle effect goes. Are popular local or regional tweeters going to get ad deals?
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

You all know that guys like @zbloxham & @LostTacoVendor are probably at the forefront of the conversation on deserving things like ad sales
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Interesting topic to me...I'm sure social analysts have a formal name for all of this, but it is just something I have observed and pondered
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

One last thought-Have any of you ever looked at @trendrr? If not, go take a look. It could be a new TV ratings system based on social media.
— Chappy (@itschappy) May 5, 2012

Next Opponent for RSL: NE v. COL from 5-2-12

Tonight the Lions play the Revolution at Rio Tinto... Here are some screencaps and corresponding tweets from their 2-1 win v. the Rapids on Wednesday night:

Bonus screencaps today! Let's take a look at #RSL's next opponent, the NE Revolution. They played a match on Wed. v. the #Rapids.
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

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#Revs v. #Rapids #MLS Screencaps 1- First goal off of a set piece for COL in 21st min. with poor marking by the Revs: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VDwLqb1hYeU/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

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#Revs v. #Rapids #MLS Screencaps 2- The COL fans brought quite a group to the match in NE & celebrated after the goal! lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ShzWqEFwTFI/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

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#Revs v. #Rapids #MLS Screencaps 3- The Revs scored a spectacular volley goal in the 27th min. Team effort for sure! lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p-WPwSuXd30/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

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#Revs v. #Rapids #MLS Screencaps 4- Cardenas put NE up in the 39th min. with an awesome chip of the keeper: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-73QoAfbMVKw/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

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#Revs v. #Rapids #MLS Screencaps 5- ...And this is what a keeper looks like when he gets chipped... Not good! lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o9B3Ek-271A/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

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Bonus #MLS screencap this week. If you missed Montiero's golazo from about 40 yds, do yourself a favor and look at it: lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cSFF2GbQ9hc/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) May 5, 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012

RSL v. TFC Screencaps from 4-28-12

Real Salt Lake showed some heart last night and came away with a W from a late goal by Johnny Steele... While I would have liked the Lions to put the game away when they had the chance (throughout most of the middle of the 2nd half) they did not and it hurt them. But hey, it made the late game dramatics even better, right? Here are some screencaps from the match with my corresponding tweets:

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Time for some #RSL screencaps from last night. 1- Starting Lineups: RSL- lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jYWPaDIXI4Y/T… TFC- lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LqWFl0qDJ1c/T… #MLS
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS screencaps 2- Lots of interesting things going on during the corner that led to the 1st goal: lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QUaoAmK5Bwg/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 3- Olave gets a yellow in 16th min. for a bad challenge... He knew it too: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SXqoOJg3si0/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 4- Fortunately for the Lions, on the PK after the Olave yellow the shot hits the post: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qEZYw…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 5- Wingert gets a yellow in the 27th min. for a boot to the face of the keeper: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mLxVj…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 6- Was Sabo offside on the much talked away non-goal? You be the judge: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/r01S2…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 7- Avila was dangerous the whole match for TFC... He scored in the 48th with sweet moves: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uUVyI…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 8- In the 57th min. Saborio gets his second non-goal of the night on an own goal: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5eCPn…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 9- Javi gets what I believe is an undeserved diving yellow while avoiding a bad tackle: picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EV0wX…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012

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#RSL v. #TFC #MLS Screencaps 10- GW goal by Steele had... you guessed it- more bad marking by TFC- great goal, though: lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7j_SZQYvy04/T…
— MLS Convert (@MLSConvert) April 29, 2012