MLS Social Media Buzz: Week 3
By Daniel Garza
Major League Soccer is all over social media nowadays and each week we take a look at the social media reactions from around the web. From the funny to the cool, it’s all here.
This past week was quite eventful as a German legend is set to join the MLS, fans around the world had their say about the move. Elsewhere, Benny Feilhaber was congratulated for his spectacular goal and the production of top class gifs continues.
Schweinsteiger joins Chicago Fire
It was no surprise that Schweinsteiger’s move to the Fire garnered lots of attention. He is coming from one of the world’s most famous clubs. Manchester United fans were grateful for his service, and some were disappointed that they didn’t get to see more of him. There were plenty of mixed reactions from MLS fans as well.
Bastian Schweinsteiger's Premier League career by numbers:
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 21, 2017
18 games
1,202 mins
85% pass accuracy
25 tackles won
8 chances created
1 goal pic.twitter.com/u8FzGJIQDJ
Sad to see a legend like Bastian Schweinsteiger leave Manchester United and the Premier League. A real shame that we didn't see his best.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) March 21, 2017
Bastian Schweinsteiger will be the 11th World Cup winner to play in @MLS. None of the other 10 have won MLS Cup (yet). pic.twitter.com/ivWQ5ertgR
— Paul Carr (@PaulCarr) March 21, 2017
Feilhaber scores wonder goal after being left off USMNT roster
Benny Feilhaber scored a fantastic goal in Sporting Kansas City’s 2-1 over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday. It was a fitting goal for a player that some believed should have been an USMNT selection for their upcoming slate of matches.
It FLEW in.
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 19, 2017
Take a bow, @b_feilhaber22! #SKCvSJ https://t.co/oMYZATVxyC
Benny Feilhaber every #USMMT roster he's not on. pic.twitter.com/ByBPUu6UoN
— US Soccer Feed (@ussoccerfeed) March 21, 2017
Borchers gives his thanks
Longtime Portland Timbers play Nat Borchers addresses the crowd at Providence Park.
.@natborchers:
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) March 20, 2017
"I’m proud to be a part of this organization."
"I’m proud to retire a Portland Timber."
"I am Rose City ’till I die."#RCTID pic.twitter.com/p5nlZVC3mW
MLS officials receive praise
Last weekend the officials in the Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake match made a fantastic call when it appeared the Fire forward was offsides, but upon closer review, it was indeed the right call, as a defender had touched the ball that allowed him to go in alone. Soccer fans took notice and praised the officials.
Get this referee in the Premier League. What a decision. 🇺🇸👏🏻
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) March 15, 2017
(via: @MLS) https://t.co/iLfLXmDCD0
The Funny
Everyone loves memes and gifs, especially when things don’t go as planned or you catch a really pumped fan. Here’s the best of the week.
That Atlanta United fan seems to love goals and he sums up the mood of most Atlanta United fans over the past two weekends.
Martínez marca su doblete y pone el 4-0 ante el Fire. pic.twitter.com/6F4pJwIH07
— TUDN USA (@TUDNUSA) March 18, 2017
We’ve already praised the officials once, but these guys walk out onto the pitch in style.
We’ve all been there.
A little shade with the tifo game this weekend from FC Dallas.
Tifo game 💪
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 20, 2017
Week 3 tifo around the league: https://t.co/AqlaywnN85 pic.twitter.com/PhA6WOnHjB
Those were the best we caught this week. Let us know what we missed and which were your favorites.