Ochocinco's lackluster soccer debut

Last week, we covered Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco's long anticipated MLS tryout with Sporting Kansas City and the outspoken receiver finally hit the pitch for a real match.

As more than 3,000 fans watched via the club's live internet stream, Ochocinco's first action came yesterday in Sporting KC's reserve match against Premier Development League side Kansas City Brass.

Ochocinco played the last 30-plus minutes of the match for the Sporting KC reserves and didn't do too much. According to Yahoo! Sports, "his crosses were off target, his attempts to muscle past defenders were largely unsuccessful and his overall tentativeness kept him from making an impact despite a good number of touches. By the end, he looked tired and spent, but he clearly enjoyed every second of the experience." After the match, Chad spoke with the AP about his lackluster debut and his overall experience with Sporting KC.

I've been away from the game since I was a little kid," [Ochocinco] said. "I'm just having fun. The skill set is not there like it should be. All I can do out here on the pitch is probably just run fast. Other than that, I just enjoyed it."

"I'm satisfied," he said. "My dream has been answered, to be able to come onto the pitch and play for an MLS team. It doesn't have to be against someone professional. Just to be out here was enough for me. I can go home. I can die tomorrow and be satisfied. I can go to heaven and tell God, 'Man, I played professional soccer and I'm good."'

"It's been a dream come true for me to be on the pitch, man, with so many of these guys who are elite athletes at the top of their game," Ochocinco said. "I enjoyed it."

Here are a few "highlights" of Ochocinco's debut yesterday: