If you ever wonder why I’m quiet on here, it’s likely because I am posting on one of these sites. I’m still learning how to juggle the three.

SBNation.com/soccer:

Timbers Supporters Get Rare Chance To Sing National Anthem. (This one was also linked in MLSSoccer.com’s Kick Off yesterday)

Chivas USA vs. Columbus Crew: Game ends scoreless

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC: Dawkins Saves Point for Quakes

New England Revolution vs. Real Salt Lake: Game Recap, Second Goal, Halftime, Lineups.

FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids: Game Recap, Ferreira’s brace, Halftime, Ihemelu Goal, Lineups, Preview

San Jose Earthquakes Re-Sign John Doyle and Frank Yallop

Portland Timbers Release Their Own iPhone Game

Toledo Headlines Vancouver-New England Tie

Big D Soccer:

Case for Keeping Break Shea at Left Back

FC Dallas Downs Colorado For First Win of the Season

FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids Game Thread

Behind Enemy Lines: Scouting Colorado

I try sometimes to stay away from personal matters but today just isn’t one of those days. See today is a special day for me and this site because it is the three year anniversary!

I’ll cut to the chase and not bother you with loads of memories and wishes though. I would though like to thank you all who come here everyday, every week, once a month, once a year or how ever often you visit my little space on the internet. I know I have ruffled a few feathers and probably upset a few of you over time. I’d like to think that I am growing as a writer and a person here.

I’d also like to give a thanks to Geoff Reid and Brian Stevens, two people who have helped me out in different ways over the last year. Geoff with his interesting views on things and Brian with his amazing photography of the Kansas City Wizards.

I hope that moving forward this site continues to grow. Don’t worry I’m not going to bother you with my site stats, I believe in showing off how much or little you do is a little annoying. If you want to see them or know them just ask me or find a site that can look them up for you.

As for what the new year here at WVH will bring, I am hoping to grow the site with more writers (and photographers) if anyone is interested. Don’t worry I won’t force deadlines or anything like that. I would just like to add some people who enjoy writing about the beautiful game for the fun of it like I do. Hopefully this new year brings a lot of good from it.

Again, thanks for coming.

Cheers,

- Drew

I added a list of some podcasts to the site (see under MLS Items above). This has been a list I’ve been meaning to put on here for some time since I don’t do a podcast. As I explain on that page I just don’t have the time, energy or desire to do one right now. Maybe that will change in the future but for now I just feel that I don’t want to half-ass a podcast.

Anyways, check out the list of podcasts. Its full of ones you probably already know but if you don’t check them all out because they are worth a listen.

Yes indeed it is that time of the year for me and as some of you already know by now if you follow me on Twitter or just know me personally I am also getting married this weekend. My vacation/wedding/honeymoon begins tomorrow so the posts on here will be very, very few and far inbetween.

On a personal note I would like to thank you all for coming here on a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly/whatever basis. Your comments (good or bad) mean a lot to me and do make me feel like this blog isn’t for nothing. I know I may rub some of you the wrong way with my opinions and thoughts but its all for the greater good in getting our beloved sport out there more and being discussed more by regular sports folk.

I will have weekend picks for the three weekend games up soon. I get back into town next Friday so I should be posting those picks as well, even if they are brief.

Enjoy the next week or so, feel free to post your thoughts on this post or any other that may trickle out in the coming days to tide you over until my return.

Cheers,
Drew

Cheers!

- Drew

See you all tomorrow!

I’ve included the few teams that I thought have had solid winters so far in terms of addressing team needs and making the biggest splashes. Most are teams that didn’t do well or in one club’s case didn’t exists last year. For the most part this winter has been a dud in terms of player signings as most clubs haven’t even made a peep other than the draft and some trades.

And as always, if you vote for other in the poll, feel free to post here why you did.