Never short on publicity-grabbing ideas, the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is set for a four-day tryout with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer starting Tuesday.

The club said Wednesday that after the tryout, it would determine whether to extend the trial period.

"We're always searching for players who can help our team and bringing in new talent," Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes said. "We know that Chad is an exceptional athlete and that he loves the sport of soccer, and he did play a lot when he was younger. We're excited to see how his skills will translate once he arrives next week and begins training with our team."

Ochocinco started playing soccer at age 4 but chose to focus on football in high school.

"Due to the NFL lockout, I'm excited to be able to follow my childhood dream of playing for a Major League Soccer team," Ochocinco said.

The reality TV star is friends with such big names in soccer as Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. In January, Ochocinco visited Ronaldo, Kaka and the rest of Real Madrid's squad and was introduced to manager Jose Mourinho.

He has said he uses a soccer ball to warm up for NFL practices and games.

Sporting Kansas City, which changed its name from the Wizards in conjunction with moving into a new stadium, opens its MLS season Saturday. It narrowly missed the playoffs last year.

Never short on publicity-grabbing ideas, the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is set for a four-day tryout with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer starting Tuesday.

The club said Wednesday that after the tryout, it would determine whether to extend the trial period.

"We're always searching for players who can help our team and bringing in new talent," Sporting Kansas City manager Peter Vermes said. "We know that Chad is an exceptional athlete and that he loves the sport of soccer, and he did play a lot when he was younger. We're excited to see how his skills will translate once he arrives next week and begins training with our team."

Ochocinco started playing soccer at age 4 but chose to focus on football in high school.

"Due to the NFL lockout, I'm excited to be able to follow my childhood dream of playing for a Major League Soccer team," Ochocinco said.

The reality TV star is friends with such big names in soccer as Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. In January, Ochocinco visited Ronaldo, Kaka and the rest of Real Madrid's squad and was introduced to manager Jose Mourinho.

He has said he uses a soccer ball to warm up for NFL practices and games.

Sporting Kansas City, which changed its name from the Wizards in conjunction with moving into a new stadium, opens its MLS season Saturday. It narrowly missed the playoffs last year.

What a turd.

Already been covered on the OC about 6 hrs ago. Under the Ocho thread.

Art Modell;714422 wrote:Already been covered on the OC about 6 hrs ago. Under the Ocho thread.

Nice Avatar!!!

Just pay attention before you put up a new thread. Makes you look like an ass.

Art Modell;714622 wrote:Just pay attention before you put up a new thread. Makes you look like an ass.

Im pretty sure you sir are the only person on the thread that people think is an ass.

Sporting Kansas City? Lame.

Art Modell;714622 wrote:Just pay attention before you put up a new thread. Makes you look like an ass.

There is no thread about this. There is a thread about him stealing clothes.

there is no way in hell ocho has futbol talent

Kansas City is one of the whackest teams in the league and our simply looking for publicity. Throw Ocho up front because of his speed and athleticism but there is no way he has any sort of quality touch so his trial wont be extended.

DeyDurkie5;714840 wrote:there is no way in hell ocho has futbol talent

Run around and kick a ball. Pretty sure everyone who can walk has that talent

bases_loaded;714932 wrote:Run around and kick a ball. Pretty sure everyone who can walk has that talent

haha ignorance

He might be better off in soccer. At least he wont be counted on to catch anything.

DeyDurkie5;714840 wrote:there is no way in hell ocho has futbol talent

You mean you need talent to play soccer?

Murdski99;714900 wrote:Kansas City is one of the whackest teams in the league and our simply looking for publicity. Throw Ocho up front because of his speed and athleticism but there is no way he has any sort of quality touch so his trial wont be extended.

Yeah but you don't get a rest every 12 seconds in soccer.

You also dont go 110% every play in soccer. Especially if you're a forward

I Wear Pants;715323 wrote:Yeah but you don't get a rest every 12 seconds in soccer.

ehh pretty much..
I hate it when people say things like "Soccer players are in the best shape" or something along those lines.. Its a different kind of shape. They might go 100% for 10-15 seconds, but they are mostly jogging or standing around.

Hb31187;715329 wrote:You also dont go 110% every play in soccer. Especially if you're a forward

WRs do not go 110% every play..watch a WR "block" when it's a handoff to the RB..it's hilarious

Pick6;715337 wrote:ehh pretty much..
I hate it when people say things like "Soccer players are in the best shape" or something along those lines.. Its a different kind of shape. They might go 100% for 10-15 seconds, but they are mostly jogging or standing around.

Depends on the position and the players. Midfielders run their asses off. Watch Wayne Rooney...he is all over the place...box to box.

Ocho will get 4 days of cardio workouts....thats where it will end.

SportsAndLady;715375 wrote:WRs do not go 110% every play..watch a WR "block" when it's a handoff to the RB..it's hilarious

Hines Ward may disagree. Just saying.

Automatik;715385 wrote:Depends on the position and the players. Midfielders run their asses off. Watch Wayne Rooney...he is all over the place...box to box.

Ocho will get 4 days of cardio workouts....thats where it will end.

I can agree with that.

Hb31187;715329 wrote:You also dont go 110% every play in soccer. Especially if you're a forward

yeah, neither do nfl players or bball players or hockey players. What's your point?

Pick6;715337 wrote:ehh pretty much..
I hate it when people say things like "Soccer players are in the best shape" or something along those lines.. Its a different kind of shape. They might go 100% for 10-15 seconds, but they are mostly jogging or standing around.

so are football players, so once again dumb argument

Automatik;715385 wrote:Depends on the position and the players. Midfielders run their asses off. Watch Wayne Rooney...he is all over the place...box to box.

Ocho will get 4 days of cardio workouts....thats where it will end.

you are right, except for the fact rooney is a forward not midfielder

Art Modell;715389 wrote:Hines Ward may disagree. Just saying.

Hines Ward is guilty of standing around too, dumbass

DeyDurkie5;715458 wrote:
so are football players, so once again dumb argument

didnt think I said football players are in superior shape, try not to put words in my mouth next time.
point being that soccer players are not in superior shape compared to other sports where running is required

bases_loaded;714932 wrote:Run around and kick a ball. Pretty sure everyone who can walk has that talent

There's a reason that soccer players in high school dont play football,basketball,and baseball. Just saying.

DeyDurkie5;715458 wrote:yeah, neither do nfl players or bball players or hockey players. What's your point?

My point is you dont have to be in any better shape to play soccer than Wr or any skill position in the NFL. Once you get to that level all of those athletes are extremely conditioned and could handle the running it would take to play soccer. Obviously hes not skilled enough, but thats beside the point