MLS Wk3 (27 Mar - 3 Apr) discussion

[Yohan]

Talk about all other MLS teams, incl matches in this thread

Highlights from wk 2 results
-RSL spanking LA 4-1 at Rio Tinto. I don't think anyone could have predicted that RSL was going to run wild over LA like this. That team is scary.

-Colorado grinding out a 1-0 result over Chivas USA. No Casey? No Cummings? No problem! Worrisome so far for Chivas USA who are in rebuilding mode, but losing at home is not good against depleted Colorado side. (but good news for TFC!)

-Steve Nicol shutting up his critics that he's lost it by winning 2-1 vs resurgent DC United. Charlie Davies scores again, 3 goals in 2 games. (two PKs though)

-lol@ FC Dallas supporter's march.. which had their cheerleaders involved.
Wondo out to prove that he is for real and last season was not a fluke by scoring a brace for SJ's 2-0 road win at Dallas

-Columbus sucking again in a 0-0 draw at home vs Red Bulls. Thierry Henry has a hammy injury. Sutton also out with concussion

-Philly wins 1-0 vs Vancouver who had Hassli sent off.

-Sporting Kansas City loses 3-2 at Chicago. wild comeback attempt after going down 2 goals and having DP Omar Bravo sent off. Good that they've scored 5 goals in last 2 games, but letting in 5. remember, they are in that 10 game road trip or something to start the season.

[pekduck]

^
Fire won 3-2, KC has Omar Bravo sent off and will miss next match

[rocker]

Sutts with a concussion? didn't he have one in 2007 with us? that's tough.

Columbass really blew it, losing at home to NYRB. RB were not just without Henry and Sutts... they were without Rafa Marquez, Juan Agudelo, Tim Ream, Dane Richards. So basically 6 of their starters were out... and it was on the road, which is not kind to MLS teams.

[pekduck]

^
yep, cowlumbus can't beat NYRB reserve team

[ensco]

^Ruiz scored the goal for Philly. Just another ex TFC striker doing useful things elsewhere.

[pekduck]

^Ruiz scored the goal for Philly. Just another ex TFC striker doing useful things elsewhere.

he was lucky it was not offside in that massive scrum

the only good shot he got off was a half bicycle kick saved by Cannon

all in all, he was not that effective for philly, le toux was way more dangerous than Ruiz that game

[ensco]

he was lucky it was not offside in that massive scrum

the only good shot he got off was a half bicycle kick saved by Cannon

all in all, he was not that effective for philly, le toux was way more dangerous than Ruiz that game


You're right.

[pekduck]

Seattle salvaged a point with an equalizer after bombarding the opposition with chances after chances. Neither Zakuani or White nor Montero could finish despite good strikes/headers, but at last they were able to finally get lucky on a set piece for an easy tap in for the draw.

I think Seattle's bad luck will end in next match against San Jose.

As much as Wondo is consistent with his form from last season, Seattle's back line was very solid and the few goals they gave up are often wonder strikes or rocket set pieces.

My take is Seattle over San Jose, perhaps 2-1.

[Pachuco]

Sutts with a concussion? didn't he have one in 2007 with us? that's tough.

Columbass really blew it, losing at home to NYRB. RB were not just without Henry and Sutts... they were without Rafa Marquez, Juan Agudelo, Tim Ream, Dane Richards. So basically 6 of their starters were out... and it was on the road, which is not kind to MLS teams.

Columbus didn't lose at home to the Red Bull. They tied.

[Pachuco]

I love how RSL pounded LA. I mean, RSL right now has to be the best team in the MLS and maybe even in all of Concacaf. I guess we'll find out soon enough. That's one team that makes me proud to support this league. The way they ran over LA was a thing of beauty. LA need Gonzales and Donovan back asap.

[Yohan]

I love how RSL pounded LA. I mean, RSL right now has to be the best team in the MLS and maybe even in all of Concacaf. I guess we'll find out soon enough. That's one team that makes me proud to support this league. The way they ran over LA was a thing of beauty. LA need Gonzales and Donovan back asap.
apparently after Kreis took over, he turfed the entire team except for Andy Williams... hmmm...

[rocker]

Columbus didn't lose at home to the Red Bull. They tied.

oops, just a typo.

still, Columbus should win at home to NYRB reserves. If we lost at home to NYRB reserves, there'd be a riot.

[levyashin]

we get chivas up next,could be another 3 pts,
some crap cards handed out,refs have not improved much,hope winter gets that message across.
rsl are the top team this week
columbus are right down at the bottom with chivas and portland
dallas are second half of season team
chicago and new england and philly played against 10 men
colorado had an easy start.
has schmidt out stayed his welcome in seattle

[ExiledRed]

Talk about all other MLS teams, incl matches in this thread

Highlights from wk 2 results
-RSL spanking LA 4-1 at Rio Tinto. I don't think anyone could have predicted that RSL was going to run wild over LA like this. That team is scary.


Did you see the LA player during the halftime interview?

He reminded me of a heavy smoker who'd just run up twenty flights of stairs.

The LA team flew in late, in a bid to avoid their bodies adjusting to the altitude, but it obviously didnt work and they were completely fucked up by it. I really dont think the venue is credible, and that some way of allowing the visiting teams to adjust and acclimatise is warranted.

[mdc 77]

Did you see the LA player during the halftime interview?

He reminded me of a heavy smoker who'd just run up twenty flights of stairs.

The LA team flew in late, in a bid to avoid their bodies adjusting to the altitude, but it obviously didnt work and they were completely fucked up by it. I really dont think the venue is credible, and that some way of allowing the visiting teams to adjust and acclimatise is warranted.

Not sure about that, I mean whats the elevation of Rio Tinto? Don't think its even over 1500m. We aren't talking La Paz, Bolivia elevation here.

[LittleOzzy]

Here is the schedule for this week

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/2432/week3.png

[Blowing Bubbles]

absolutely love how RSL has been constructed. I mentioned it another thread - but if you look at their roster ..... 5 South Americans and a Costa Rican. That's where the value is. Then you throw in a robust midfielder like Beckerman.

REally hope they win the CCL.

[jloome]

Not sure about that, I mean whats the elevation of Rio Tinto? Don't think its even over 1500m. We aren't talking La Paz, Bolivia elevation here.

Pretty close, 4,500 ft, which is right around 1500M. That's pretty high.

I don't doubt RSL's win streak there is related.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Loved the LA breakdown. Like how Salt Lake is built-still hate Beckerman more than earwigs. LA should regain form v Philly while the league can breath a collective sigh Salt Lake has the week off.

NE have had a cakewalk so far. They are not their record. This looks to continue with them playing Portland next.

Chivas is by no means as bad as our competition has been thus far but are do-able. If we continue to go forward and improve we should at least draw but being at home I'd hope to see a win.

I'm liking keeping up with the entire league this season. MLS makes it easy to make your own 30min highlight show on Sundays.

[Technorgasm]

the key is to beat Eastern opponents. . .
KKKREW has dropped both games to eastern opposition.
we dropped to west and won vs the east. . its not the biggest loss if we dont claim max points vs the goats.

being beat 2x means they will come out of the gates on fire. . . hope we can hold the initial storm and pot one in the first 20 mins.

[Fort York Redcoat]

It's not everything but I'd like to see them take this weaker Chivas side at home before we go to San Jose who aren't half bad. We've all seen great starts then midseason dips from our team so I'd like to see 3 pts out of this next match.

[Nicholas982]

Great thread, I've been actually following the rest of the league much more closely this season too. I actually watched the week's highlights on Major League Soccer Soccer the other day, it was bizarre. :D

[prizby]

I think I might actually watch this one...be interested to see what type of reception Teal gets...maybe get some ideas for the future as well!

[Yohan]

About to start

[Yohan]

http://livetv.ru/en/eventinfo/70314_columbus_fc_dallas/

[rocker]

thanks for the reminder. Maybe this thread can be renamed to cover all the other MLS games this weekend.

Time to watch Columbus suck some more.

[iansmcl]

What does the LH on the pitch mean, any idea?

[rocker]

What does the LH on the pitch mean, any idea?

Lamar Hunt I guess. The former owner/founder. not sure why he's being honoured today tho.
They've had LH patches on their jerseys before.

[iansmcl]

Ah, it's all so obvious now.
Thanks.

[tfcleeds]

An aside, and I have a stream so I'm not complaining, but anyone else noticed that the number of events available on atdhenet.tv in recent weeks has declined greatly? That used to be my go-to source for MLS.

[Smokecell]

I believe the Hunt group still owns both teams so it makes sense to be more pronounced in their honoring of him today (also I believe this is the heritage cup)

[Yohan]

Dallas's Jackson sent off...

[ag futbol]

^ legit or bs?

[James17930]

They have to get over this LH bullshit.

The guy died. Get over it.

[James17930]

Two of the most pathetically supported teams in the league playing each other. Could it be any more boring?

[deltox]

you never really seen designs in the grass

[Yohan]

^ legit or bs?
well, 2nd yellow was a pretty clumsy challenge

[Yohan]

0-0 at half. pretty boring game

[Kc17]

This game is also on TSN2 for those interested, been quite terrible from what I've watched.

[boban]

They have to get over this LH bullshit.

The guy died. Get over it.
I guess nobody is going to remember you then

[boban]

Incidentally, this thread should be in the MLS forum. Game has nothing to do with TFC.

[Yohan]

Incidentally, this thread should be in the MLS forum. Game has nothing to do with TFC.
forum description

Toronto FC & MLS Public Discussion Forum Hosted by the Red Patch Boys

[boban]

forum description

Toronto FC & MLS Public Discussion Forum Hosted by the Red Patch Boys
No. I see TFC forum.
There is another forum called TFC/MLS.
That the one you want ;)

http://www.redpatchboys.ca/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23

[iansmcl]

I don't know how... but the Crew jerseys look worse than I remember.

[Dub Narcotic]

Not a bad game. Columbus has a very comfortable and experienced midfield, and Dallas' Colombian diaspora is very talented. Cunningham just missed a sitter.

[kaos197O]

This has to be the worst match i've watched this season. TFC needs to play against both these clubs and soon. At this point I think we could squeeze 3 points out of both of them.

Fucking Dreadful!

[Dub Narcotic]

This has to be the worst match i've watched this season. TFC needs to play against both these clubs and soon. At this point I think we could squeeze 3 points out of both of them.

Fucking Dreadful!

I disagree, I don't think the game has been that badly played at all. Not to mention that Toronto has never had luck in Columbus, although this may be the year to do it.

[kaos197O]

I disagree, I don't think the game has been that badly played at all. Not to mention that Toronto has never had luck in Columbus, although this may be the year to do it.
I'm surprised by you assessment of the Columbus midfield when they have been playing against a reduced Dallas squad since the 35 min. mark. They are giving up the ball, without any pressure being applied, way too often. As for Dallas, it's hard to find form when you're down a man so early on! However, the first 35 minutes of their play was extremely chippy and lacked any cohesion.

While we don't have a good record against Columbus, I do think that we could beat them based on the performance I am seeing tonight, and the same holds true for Dallas. I've seen every Dallas match this season and they've been surprisingly underwhelming thus far.

Anyways, hope our game tomorrow isn't this boring or this poor!

[Oldtimer]

I hate how the Krew fans rip off our chants, even while they spew hatred towards us.

I hate having cheerleaders at a footy game. Lame.

[prizby]

looking for a kc-vancouver link?

[Yohan]

KC at Vancouver now

[ag futbol]

Anyone have a link?

[Yohan]

Hrm. Petrescu reffing

[werewolf]

No. I see TFC forum.
There is another forum called TFC/MLS.
That the one you want ;)



News goes in the news section, public discussion goes in the public discussion section.

[werewolf]

Is Chiumiento injured? More lost points on my fantasy team :lol:

[Serb_Star]

Bumbury getting boo'd.

[Yohan]

Is Chiumiento injured? More lost points on my fantasy team :lol:
No Hassli, DeMerit either

[dupont]

Damn... can't find a link

[werewolf]

Bumbury getting boo'd.

As he should be. Good on the Whitecap supporters. Proper spelling of their team name for today.

[pekduck]

live on MatchDayLive, :)

[Yohan]

Portland vs NE and Houston vs NYRB to start soon

[pekduck]

hm... vancouver pressing hard lately

[Yohan]

does vancouver have their own version of TRN? lol

[pekduck]

van almost scored. good save

[pekduck]

another back to back save... van is looking for a goal

[pekduck]

does vancouver have their own version of TRN? lol

and.. SoundWave...

[prizby]

DeRo starts on the bench

[Blowing Bubbles]

seems ridiculous that NYRB can have all of the following in their starting lineup - Henry, Agudelo, DeRo, Lindpere, Taino, Rafa Marquez, Ream

that's some serious talent man.

[pekduck]

van is killing KC now.. another good save

[pekduck]

wow..... van almost scored... KC keeper is going to be MoM

[pekduck]

Teal Bunbury 1-0 SKC, curving shot, no chance for Cannon

[pekduck]

NER hits one off post

then shortly after, cross, heads back, one time volley, gleeson got a piece of it but still in the back of the net, NEW 1-0 up on Portland

[Yohan]

Ching off the post. Dynamo picking their time to test NYRB defence.

[werewolf]

Damn... can't find a link

Its on sportsnet.

[Yohan]

Damn. whenever Brad Davis gets on a set piece delivery, it looks dangerous

[dupont]

Its on sportsnet.

Don't have cable :(

[pekduck]

Ching is getting a beating out there. hope not cracked rib cage

[Yohan]

I feel sorry for Brian Ching. he's been beaten up by Coundoul. not purposely but ouch

[QSIM]

streams?

[Tractor Boy]

KC Goalie is pretty good

[pekduck]

Jewsbury for Portland tied up 1-1

[pekduck]

I feel sorry for Brian Ching. he's been beaten up by Coundoul. not purposely but ouch

Weaver in for Ching, to save the old man from dying

[pekduck]

Bunbury again, good touch, foot work, strike, 2-0 Sporting

[Batman]

Bunbury with second goal

Sporting (cough) KC 2 Van WFC 0

[werewolf]

Vancouver defense was poor on that one.

[Batman]

Vancouver defense was poor on that one.
yep..bunbury undressed him a bit

[pekduck]

Vancouver defense was poor on that one.

at least he can finish with composure... something we are lacking.. desperately...

[Batman]

wow. not as much fun for VAN this week. 3-0 and the boo birds are at it. LOL

[King Jeff]

As he should be. Good on the Whitecap supporters. Proper spelling of their team name for today.

This makes me happy. Was very curious how they'd react to Bunbury.

[pekduck]

Bunbury nice pass, Kamara cherry picking 3-0 Sporting

[Yohan]

Mr Terrible Hair with good finish. KC offence running riot. That's 8 goals in 3 games... all on the road!

[pekduck]

lol Petrescu gave another yellow out for time wasting.

[Kc17]

Anyone got a link for the NY-HOU game? DeRo should be coming on soon.

[pekduck]

Mr Terrible Hair with good finish. KC offence running riot. That's 8 goals in 3 games... all on the road!

And that's without Omar Bravo! Last game and this game...

[Blixa]

Whitecaps are getting it hard in the ass. Nothing like being an expansion team.

[ManUtd4ever]

Vancouver fans are so fickle. Booing an expansion club after 3 games? LOL

[pekduck]

another yellow issued. Silviu Petrescu seemed to like handing out yellow during 2nd half

[ag futbol]

Dear god, I'd hate to see what's going to happen when we don't play a doormat like chivas.

[Yohan]

lol. 'we want a defence' chant

[pekduck]

van got one back

blazing speed down the left flank, wow

[Yohan]

Atiba Harris pulls one back. 3-1 KC

[Yohan]

lol. NE supporters with streamer shower on Portland GK

[pekduck]

dero.. in.. wearing.. 11

[pekduck]

wow.. immediate impact..

dero long throughball to dane richards.. .1-0 Shite Bulls

[Yohan]

Houston ties it up 1-1. good flick by Cam Weaver

[pekduck]

1-1!

houston equalized from a goal kick via flick on header, to cam weaver who chipped the keeper

[werewolf]

Leathers on Van. reminds me of Christian Fuchs.

[Yohan]

Dane Richards misses a sitter. lol

[Yohan]

holy crap. chances everywhere. game blown wide open

[Yohan]

lol. the Red Bulls have an official hospital

[Yohan]

Lindpere off the bar

[pekduck]

dero.. .scored a field goal.. as usual

[werewolf]

weeyyyyy. Whitecaps equalize.

[Yohan]

Houston was by far better organized than NY.

[pekduck]

vancouver, goal 3-3... making it close.. wow 2 goals in 90 sec

[Yohan]

how the heck do you give up 3 goals with like 15 mins to go?

[werewolf]

hahah eat it teal.

[werewolf]

how the heck do you give up 3 goals with like 15 mins to go?

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[Blixa]

holy fuck... whitecaps equalized...

[Yohan]

Henry gets robbed by Houston GK

[Razcle]

Can someone post a stream link to the game?

[Nuvinho]

btw the Seattle Sounders game at 10:30pm is on NBC - West

does anyone have a link for the Galaxy game at 10:30pm

[Stryker]

dero.. in.. wearing.. 11
Really? You mean DeRo didn't demand Henry's salary and jersey number?
He must have been humbled abit by Time Square.

[Alixir]

how the heck do you give up 3 goals with like 15 mins to go?sounds so TFCish...

[Yohan]

DeRo misses open header

[adam1001]

DeRo misses open header
where are you watching the game?

[Yohan]

where are you watching the game?
MLS Matchday Live

Henry gets robbed by Tally Hall again. amazing save on Henry's header

[rocker]

wow.. Houston pulls off a tie in NY. massive point for them in the face of Henry, Marquez, Agudelo, and De Ro.

[Yohan]

final NY 1-1 Houston. pretty good game. Watching NY feels like watching Man City. a lot of good individual talent, not enough team play. Houston definitely has more team chemistry and better drilled and organized as a team
impressive defenders who can pass the ball, but seems over relying on that for long balls too much at times. DeRo did good for his 45min performance and he only joined the team. Agudelo kid is pretty exciting to watch. I guess scoring against Argentina gives a boost to confidence. he may be the next Jozy Altidore. Henry only showed up for about 10mins of the match

[rocker]

2 goals in 13 games now for Henry since he joined the bulls.

[billyfly]

Holy. 3 goals down and Van comes back...

[ensco]

The Whitecaps comeback...jeez I'm developing a complex about that team. They do that in their third game! We've never come back from 3 goals in 4+ years.

[billyfly]

Same record as us now.

1-1-1

[ensco]

They did that without Hassli.

I need a drink.

[Keegan]

That Vancouver game was unbelievable people questioned their forward depth but with Camilo, Hassli and Harris they should be okay. Harris is awful imo but as a bench player he wouldn't be bad.
I think only Attakora and Frei would start for them from our squad

[billyfly]

What happens when the LimpAct do the same next year...

Aye Carumba

[Beach_Red]

They did that without Hassli.

I need a drink.

It's going to be a long season... ;).

[Pachuco]

What Vancouver did today...Let me start again. The magical moment Vancouver had today, TFC has accomplished once in 4 seasons, and it was against a USL team playing their C side.

[parma]

That Vancouver game was unbelievable people questioned their forward depth but with Camilo, Hassli and Harris they should be okay. Harris is awful imo but as a bench player he wouldn't be bad.
I think only Attakora and Frei would start for them from our squad

What a come back...they have built a solid looking team...they are dangerous, well organized and play fluid football..should be unbeaten...unluckly in Philly....

[TFC USA]

So we're officially one of the worst expansion teams in all of sports.

Fuck MLSE. Well done Whitecaps for having more success in 3 games than we ever have. TFC rarely comes back from 1 goal deficits let alone 3.

[werewolf]

^^^ If it was their c-side, why did they play an identical c-side in the USL championship matches?

[Yohan]

Philly vs LAG and SJ vs Seattle at 1030. I think I will see SJ vs Seattle game

[ensco]

The Montreal thing, it doesn't count. It just doesn't.

I just looked it up. We've been down 3 goals 14 times (6 times in 2007, 3 times in 2008, 3 times in 2009, 2 times in 2010).

In every one of those games, we never even got back to within 2 goals.

I NEED A SECOND DRINK.

[Yohan]

Philly at LA
http://www.magedtv.net/ch4.php
http://forex-sport.us/

[Yohan]

holy fuck. Wondo is for real. good save by Keller

[boban]

Just saw the Whitecaps highlights.. fuck me.
We never had that excitement in two homes games in a row and they did that in the 1st month. Man does TFC have a lot of work to do to bring that kind of excitement back to our stadium.
And who cares if Vancouver has the same record as us. They are 10 times more exciting to watch. Thats the kind of entertainment people pay for.

[Yohan]

Former Ajax striker Mauro Rosales almost put Seattle up 1-0. looks to be another good game in offing

[ensco]

What a barnburner this Seattle-SJ game is.

Is it just me, or has the caliber of play in MLS made a huge leap ahead in 2011?

[Yohan]

Rosales passes to Evans to put Seattle up 1-0.

Man, these SJ announcers are worse than Dobson

[ag futbol]

I just saw the end of the van - sporting game... my god what a way to cap off a brutal day.

[Blowing Bubbles]

OBW popped a goal

[rocker]

Bunbury really annoyed the Vancouver fans today. They were booing him every time he touched the ball. Then he goes and scores 2 goals.

[TFC USA]

O'Brien Shite scores a goal for the Sounders.

He won't get another for 5 months

[noochie]

O'Brien Shite scores a goal for the Sounders.

He won't get another for 5 months

Safe to say :) He leads the MLS after 3 games in attempts on goal. I love watching the Sounders broadcasts and they talk about "promise" and "confidence".

Clearly they saw nothing of him before arriving there :)

[TFC USA]

2-2. Epic San Jose equalizer.

[werewolf]

That Stephenson goal was a cracker.

[Serb_Star]

fuck off Vancouver, in 3 weeks they almost have as many memorable moments as us.

Cunts.

[Yohan]

O'Brien Shite scores a goal for the Sounders.

He won't get another for 5 months
just catching up on the games from last night. but that White diving header was pretty sweet. if he uses his natural instinct more...?

DC vs Chicago Fart at 7pm

[Yohan]

DC vs Colorado

http://www7.livetv.ru/webplayer.php?t=yycast&c=aefrwetyreyeryr&lang=en&eid=70525&lid=76967&ci=64&si=1

[Yohan]

speaking of fairweather fans, how about colorado? sellout (or near sellout) for opener, a little bit of snow today and the stands are empty

[Yohan]

Colorado 1-0 DC United. Former Hull and Ireland international Caleb Folan makes a defender looks stupid and buries one

[pekduck]

that's some fancy footwork for a big guy and a curving shot to the back of the net

[TOBOR !]

That Stephenson goal was a cracker.

I was thinking OBW might be up for GOTW until Khari Stephenson buried that cracker.

[Yohan]

2-1 Colorado. Quaranta for DC equalizes but Jamie Smith (remember how TFC was linked to him?) puts Rapids back ahead

[Yohan]

game over. 3-1 Rapids. Folan's perfect header off a great Nyassi cross. nice pick up for Rapids. probably strongest striker force in the league

[Yohan]

4-1 Colorado. Omar Cummings

[Fort York Redcoat]

^ DC were shite. Colorado is propped up right now and I fear for their attendance when they stop winning.

Seattle vs SJ was incredible and would have been the MOTW if it weren't for the Vanny game.

We will need to improve and start to get the new additions to our team to gel if we hope to get points in SJ this weekend. Continued improvement is totally in the realm of possible.

[Whoop]

What a barnburner this Seattle-SJ game is.

Is it just me, or has the caliber of play in MLS made a huge leap ahead in 2011?

Didn't the league lower domestic quotas this year? If so, I wonder if that has anything to do with it?

[rocker]

The Whitecaps comeback...jeez I'm developing a complex about that team. They do that in their third game! We've never come back from 3 goals in 4+ years.

interesting fact from a vancouver article today:

Vancouver became only the fourth team in the 16-year history of the MLS to rally when trailing by three or more goals.

So it's not just a comparison to Toronto but to the whole league.