Election day links

Happy election day folks.

Is it me or are Canadians paying way more attention to Obama vs. McCain than they paid to the federal election north of the border last month?

Anyway, I'm hoping you guys can navigate away from MSNBC and Fox News long enough to enjoy a few interesting MLS related links.

First, the Sports Business Journal is reporting that MLS attendance and TV ratings both dipped during year two of the Beckham Experiment.

Next, we check in on former New York Red Bulls phenom Jozy Altidore, who scored in the 90th minute of Villareal's 4-1 win over Atletico Bilbao, making him the first American to score a goal in Spain's top division. Nevertheless, it still looks like Villareal is looking to loan him in the new year.

And finally, Steven Goff of the Washington Post urges you to Rock the Vote, MLS style.

OK.

You can go back to tracking the election now.

I know I am.

-- Morgan Campbell

Comments

[Shawn]

It's definitely not you Morgan...many are paying attention to the US Election, and for good reason....maybe if we stop having a election EVERY 18 months, there would be more intrigue in ours?

[Duane Rollins]

I think it's important to note that although MLS attendance did drop, 2008 still did represent the second biggest average in league history.

But, the other thing to remember is that MLS papers the house in a lot of cities (thus the big drop off in the playoffs). Therefore the important numbers are the ones we can't see--tickets sold.