So the SuperLiga concludes tonight, and the second version of this tournament will crown a champion from MLS and not the Mexican league.

I love the concept of the tournament. Some many call it contrived, but what tournament isn’t in its second year? You have to start somewhere.

Many say it is just about the money, but what soccer tournament isn’t these days, even down to the youth level to some extent? Don’t think the Champions League in Europe is about money? Think again.

Can a profitable and credible tournament catering to high-quality soccer be created? The answer is yes, but it won’t happen without improvement from year to year.

The creation of the SuperLiga tournament was a masterstroke, helping to connect MLS to the passionate soccer culture of Mexico.

Who can deny that MLS teams’ emotions were provoked by their Mexican opponents? It is apparent that the MLS clubs rose to the occasion. In fact, in the case of the Dynamo, it has helped to jump-start them into league form.

But don’t be fooled — Mexican teams want to win this tournament, and the standard excuse that “we are in preseason” has grown tired. Enter and you are accountable.

MLS consistently has extended the olive branch to its fans to join the international football family. That’s why the league has aligned itself with…..for more on this story check out chron.com

Thierry Henry and Barcelona practiced last night in Central Park in Manhattan ahead of their game against the New York Red Bulls….Henry also appeared on Fox News this morning and stated that he would like to play in New York one day ……read into it what you like but there is no way until the new stadium is built in Harrison , New Jersey.

What an opportunity tonite at NE when the DYNAMO have a shot at winning the Superliga title. This would be the franchises first international tournament . Dynamo fans where are you watching this game? Are you going to the game? Let us know what your plans are.

Olympic Soccer play gets underway tomorrow on the womens side….the U.S. Women take on Norway, Germany vs. Brazil, Argentina vs. Canada, Japan vs. New Zealand, China vs. Sweden, North Korea vs. Nigeria.

HEY WOMENS SOCCER FANS…..ARE YOU WATCHING THIS?