The Galaxy Of Possibilities With Drew Carey Are Endless

A few entries ago, I poked fun at the comedian who bought a team in China. Well, it has come to my recollection that we have our very own American comedian who is a huge footcer fan - Drew Carey - who I wish would buy a team.

He's so into the game that he begged the United States Soccer Federation to let him be a sideline photographer at the United States Men's National Team matches. And, of course, since US Soccer is in no position to turn down a huge star who's a huge fan (that's not a weight joke, I swear) he got his way.

There is an interview on the subject at SI.com.

Unfortunately he's an L.A. Galaxy fan (with an apparent funny bone about Chivas USA so I guess we have that in common). If he would really put his money behind a bid by Cleveland for an expansion MLS team, offering to be part of an ownership group, he might assure the Crew a derby! The current ownership group doesn't seem to be making much leeway.

Maybe he has, but I haven't heard anything about it. Not like the media would report anything on it if he was involved in the Cleveland group and there hasn't been anything on the Cleveland? board on bigsoccer.com about it.

If Cleveland supporters don't try to at least enlist Carey than they justify the nickname of "the mistake by the lake." Sorry, I'm originally from the Detroit area, I couldn't resist. :)

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Speaking of Chivas (both USA and in their home country), Mexico opens up play in the Confederations Cup tomorrow representing CONCACAF. They're in a group with Japan, Greece, and Brazil playing Japan first.

But the really important match is Greece. If Mexico wins (and there's really not a ton of reasons they shouldn't), it will just feel good to say, "ha UEFA, CONCACAF beat your champions!"

Of course if they lose, I'm sure CONCACAF defenders will never hear the end of it so...

VIVA MEXICO!

For one day at least. ;)