The Orange Card's 2008 Superliga Preview

Ahhhh yes its July and to American soccer fans that means the oppressive heat has returned to the east coast, MLS games are slowing down to a crawling pace, and the 2nd edition of Superliga is right around the corner. Last years tournament featured games with passion not really found in many MLS games, and that helped suck in a legion of MLS fans to this young fledgling tournament and turn it into something special. Theres two new teams representing the two leagues on either side and one of those MLS teams (the Revs) actually has a chance to win it this year. So lets not waste anymore time and delve right into The Orange Card's 2008 Superliga preview.

1. The Return of Captain Douche Sparrow - As much as I want to hate on Miguel Calero for looking like a giant douchy pirate with that bandana he wears, the man knows how to play the goalkeeping position the way it should be played. Many times during last years tournament he saved Pachuca and led them to become the eventual champions. As much as I admire his goalkeeping skills I cant get over the bandana. cmon man.........stop wearing that shit already, you look foolish.

2. No Dero 4 U? - There's been a rumor going around that Dwayne Derosario could be on his way to FC Copenhagen in Denmark soon. That would probably mean he'd be yanked away during Superliga which would suck for Houston fans because their team is already anemic when it comes to scoring goals. They need Dero there to score.......I mean after all, who on the Dynamo can pull holy shit kicks out of their ass like he can:

3. DCU Is Entering Competition 1,300 of 5,000 - Seriously the schedule for DC United this season is ridiculous and for their sake I would hope they focus one trophy and try to go for it because theres no way they're winning multiple silverware this season. They should look at Superliga as the best chance they have to win some silverware this season and gain some cash to help pay ultra-high rent they pay to turn the lights on at RFK every Saturday. They really don't have the depth to win multiple cups..........I mean who are they gonna bring off the bench, Cordiero and Quavas Kirk? I've played people better than them at Chelsea Piers for godsakes....on a side note I really hope Quavas Kirk legally changes his first name to something that doesn't sound like an outer lying planet in the Star Wars universe.

4. The Revs Could Take It All - It pains me to say this because I always enjoy the Revs being the Buffalo Bills of MLS every year in everything, but I think they could take the Superliga this year. In my opinion the Revs have the most depth in the league with Khano Smith(he sucks but he would be a starter on any other MLS team), Wells Thompson, Kenny Mansally, and lets not forget Taylor Twellman. Let's hope the Revs step up to the challenge, and dont pull a Tony Romo and drop the ball (Seattle fans love that moment but he ultimately gets the last laugh cuz he's banging Jessica Simpson and you're not).

5. "We're Pachuca, all your titles are belong to us" - If you get this title then yes, you are probably a nerd like myself but I digress. That quote should become Pachuca's new club slogan because they have been anally dominating every competition they have entered in like the past 2.5 years. I mean the only regional tournament they haven't won during that competition is like the goddamn Miss USA pageant...........although I think Calero could give John Edward a run for his money in the "Biggest Douche in the Universe" Competition (I cant help myself....I really cant.......the bandana is too much):

- So there you have it......that's our preview for this years Superliga..............if I had to go with a pick for who's goin to win I'd have to say I'm gonna take the Red Wings in 7 games. Let us know who you think is gonna win.......or who's gonna suck it big time in year 2 of Superliga.