Live The Pitch

Tonight, the new and improved Real Madrid faces off against Toronto FC in a preseason match-up at 7:30 (EST).  On Sunday, Aug. 9, Madrid will take on DC United at Fedex Field at 3:30 (EST).  Real Madrid is coming off an extremely forgetful season in the Spanish La Liga.  This past off-season Madrid has signed Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Xabi Alonso to astronomical deals to bolster their attack.

The excitement all around the world is about how Ronaldo and Kaka will co-exist.  There is no question that these two are the best players in the world at the moment.  Together they should cause havoc for defenses every time they take the pitch.  Ronaldo is coming off one of the best years ever at Manchester United.  Kaka transferred from AC Milan where he had an injury plagued year, but he was still unstoppable on the field.

This is another great test for a MLS team against a world power like Real Madrid.  Throughout the summer the USA is host to some of the greatest clubs in the world as they take part in preseason friendlies.  Here at Livethepitch.com we have been lucky enough to be in attendance of the Gold Cup and the World Football Challenge.

Hopefully for years to come these world powerhouses can continue to come over and promote the growth of soccer here in the United States.