MLS Wk5 discussion

[Yohan]

Busy week in MLS this week

Wednesday, Apr 13
TOR - LAG 8 pm ET
RSL - COL 9 pm ET

Thursday, Apr 14
POR - CHI 11 pm ET

Saturday, Apr 16PHI - SEA 4 pm ET
VAN - CHV 7 pm ET
TOR - DCU 7 pm ET
CMB - SKC 7:30 pm ET
RNY - SJE 7:30 pm ET

Sunday, Apr 17
CHI - LAG 4 pm ET
POR - DAL 6 pm ET
HOU - NER 7 pm ET

Portland's home opener this week. That place should be rocking.
RSL vs Colorado gets my match of the week vote

[ryan]

Hopefully Portland shows a good crowd, we need more TOR/VAN/SEA's....and less SJ/HOU's...

I love the fact that we'll be at BMO 3 times in 10 days. Big stretch for us!

[Blowing Bubbles]

^ Portland is sold out for the year basically and the TA is insane, I expect them to put everyone to shame

[Fort York Redcoat]

Busy week in MLS this week

Portland's home opener this week. That place should be rocking.
RSL vs Colorado gets my match of the week vote

Last week I'd have agreed but Colorado looked shite on the weekend and are away to what is still the hardest working team in the league. Salt Lake has Johnson the Canadian and Captain out but I think they'll handle Colorado.

No Landon or Kirvoski for LA. This game can be ours.

I'd figure Chicago to spoil Portland's inaugural opener.

[Yohan]

Last week I'd have agreed but Colorado looked shite on the weekend and are away to what is still the hardest working team in the league. Salt Lake has Johnson the Canadian and Captain out but I think they'll handle Colorado.
Considering how RSL reserves ripped apart the Revs, yeah. I'd say 2-1 RSL, though with this being a bit of rivalry game, I expect a spirited game.

[pekduck]

Considering how RSL reserves ripped apart the Revs, yeah. I'd say 2-1 RSL, though with this being a bit of rivalry game, I expect a spirited game.

I think ether Cummings or Folan will pot one consolation goal while being teared apart by another RSL reserve.

RSL is focusing on winning the CCL title.

[ryan]

^ Portland is sold out for the year basically and the TA is insane, I expect them to put everyone to shame

Good to hear. Hopefully incentive for Toronto to step it's game back up.

[Yohan]

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[kaos197O]

All that smack talk from RSL and it's still 0-0 in the 80th. Colorado don't have 2 of their best players to boot. Been a good tilt so far.

[kaos197O]

RSL scores in the 93 minute to steal 3 points

[DichioTFC]

RSL scores in the 93 minute to steal 3 points

oh man, i turned it off at like the 89th minute.

it was a good competitive match between defending MLS Cup champs and Champion League finalist. The league should've promoted the hell out of this match like MLB does Yanks v. Red Sox.

[Dub Narcotic]

Hopefully Portland shows a good crowd, we need more TOR/VAN/SEA's....and less SJ/HOU's...

I love the fact that we'll be at BMO 3 times in 10 days. Big stretch for us!

What's wrong with Houston? They get about 12k in a non-SSS and provide a decent atmosphere. Even SJ is mediocre rather than terrible. I think the real dregs are Chivas/NER/Dallas/Colorado. I would not mind if the league contracted NE and Chivas.

[Dub Narcotic]

MLS is definitely upping their multimedia game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjlc-eVlKeE&feature=related
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/videos?catid=1957&id=13640

[Fort York Redcoat]

I expected more from Salt Lake but Colorado did well to get their competitive edge back after last weeks debacle. Unlucky to get through 90 vs RSL to lose what should've been a point for them.

[TFCRegina]

I think ether Cummings or Folan will pot one consolation goal while being teared apart by another RSL reserve.

RSL is focusing on winning the CCL title.

I disagree. RSL is focusing on winning /every/ title. Supporters' Shield included.

[rocker]

Wasn't that the third game in about a week for RSL? They were down in Costa Rica on a Tuesday (I think), then New england on the weekend, then back home for a Wednesday game.

[Fort York Redcoat]

^ They are under extra pressure for CCL but only 2 more games. The rest of the Yanks have started the US open cup already so they've get meatier schedules as well.

[tfcleeds]

Any live streams for Portland/Chicago?

[werewolf]

Decent crowd in Portland, pretty active. They are going to sound very loud with that roof.

[Pachuco]

Holy shit this Portland crowd is rocking!!!

[werewolf]

GolTV cutting off the pre-game ceremony GTFO :rofl: amateur channel.

[Pachuco]

GolTV cutting off the pre-game ceremony GTFO :rofl: amateur channel.

I'm watching it on matday live. The video quality on my laptop is miles ahead of that crappy GoalTV grainy shit.

[ExiledRed]

http://extremegoal3.blogspot.com/p/ch1.html

[dantdot]

Found a stream: http://www.justin.tv/arbitro_ratero

[Blowing Bubbles]

these ppl are nuts.

[werewolf]

I'm watching it on matday live. The video quality on my laptop is miles ahead of that crappy GoalTV grainy shit.

Out of spite, I switched to watch hockey commercials instead. Im cancelling amateur hour TV after this month. I don't care what their excuse is, production is garbage, quality is garbage. I'll enjoy matches more watching al-jazeera sport on my laptop.

[tfcleeds]

This crowd is pumped.

[Keyman]

That was fucking impressive from the Portland faithful.

[ExiledRed]

fuck me, that's a crowd.

gotta hand it to them, I hope theyre pumped to beat Chicago after that.

[Pachuco]

I can't believe that was an introduction to an MLS game. Man this league has come a long way from even 5 years ago.

[Redpunkfiddle]

Das cool.

[ManUtd4ever]

It sounds awesome in Timberland...

[ExiledRed]

that place is going to fall down if portland score a goal....jeez

[LucaGol]

Holy shite ... Timbers Army are loud.

These expansion cities are really bringing it.

[Keyman]

We need a section like the Timbers Army have, they're able to be so much more unified because of it's shape and depth.

[tfcleeds]

Any idea what they've been singing for the last 5 mins?

[LucaGol]

I think the noise while loud and impressive ... has a lot to do with the steel roof above them. Ridiculous amplification going on there.

[LucaGol]

This place is blowing up right now.

[ManUtd4ever]

False alarm...

[ExiledRed]

brutal

[ExiledRed]

that ref should be fired

[Pachuco]

terrible call

[Redpunkfiddle]

Chainsaws when they are on goal? A Cruz Azul-esque touch.

[Pachuco]

This is one entertaining game so far.

[twistedchinaman]

Redpunkfiddle: that's Timber Joey firing up the chainsaw just in case Portland scores.

Pachuco: +1.

Does anyone know who the ref for Saturday is? Let's hope it's not this guy.

[QSIM]

There aint no pity in rose city --- fuck thats catchy.

[Pachuco]

Personally I think the main announcer in this game is the best in the MLS.

[twistedchinaman]

Hey Garber, where's the love to the RPB, a-hole?

[twistedchinaman]

No doubts about this one.

[LucaGol]

I'm deaf now.

[ExiledRed]

what a goal!

[Jeffro]

They're allowed to have a chainsaw???

[tfcleeds]

Clinical finishing by Perlaza.

[Blowing Bubbles]

these ppl are fucked up. but in a good way, what a party.

[LucaGol]

these ppl are fucked up. but in a good way, what a party.

LOL ... seriously ... lol

[phonzo]

those people just showed the league how its done...you don't need flares..you don't need smoke...you just need to stand together and sing.

[Blowing Bubbles]

ok now that is a beauty. Textbook way of filling in off a loose ball out of the box.

[TFCRegina]

Portland is nuts.

[phonzo]

and before someone drops the well they are all together line..who cares thats an excuse. We have a goal now and we need to strive to get there and beat it.

[twistedchinaman]

Hey Chicago, I can hear the chimes, because your defense is soft.

[Boris]

those people just showed the league how its done...you don't need flares..you don't need smoke...you just need to stand together and sing.

ill be dipped in shit.

It really is that easy isnt it :)

[Jeffro]

Not going to be a fun venue for any team to travel to. WOW.

[Yohan]

Rodney Wallace makes it 2-0

[phonzo]

Portland is passion

fixed :)

[Pachuco]

It's unbelievable how a crowd can really inspire a team to play well.

[QSIM]

Cooper would be fantastic for our new system. Perfect CF we need. Big to hold up the ball for our wingers and midfield, can shoot from distance, and is great with his feet. I want him :(

[twistedchinaman]

That's a LOT of water...

[TFCRegina]

Hey Chicago, I can hear the chimes, because your defense is soft.

Those in glass houses shant throw stones. ;)

[s2cazz]

They are impressive. I hope this wakes some people up.

[Keyman]

those people just showed the league how its done...you don't need flares..you don't need smoke...you just need to stand together and sing.

This is sure to instigate a response from the Ooltras :flare:

[TFCRegina]

fixed :)

I meant nuts in a good way. :D

[werewolf]

Crowd is fantastic, but its not the greatest thing thats ever happened.

[s2cazz]

They have horns. And probably cowbell too.

[Pachuco]

who were they talking about when they said possibly playing in the 2nd half?

[Jeffro]

Timbers new DP Diego Chara

http://redpatchboys.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=27633

[TFCRegina]

who were they talking about when they said possibly playing in the 2nd half?

Sidney Crosby.

[s2cazz]

See what the 12th man does for a shitty team. We need to be louder.

[twistedchinaman]

Chicago is horrific...wooden spoon candidates?

[s2cazz]

Chicago is horrific...wooden spoon candidates?

And Portlands good?

[twistedchinaman]

And Portlands good?

Better than the shitshow Chicago's putting up!

[twistedchinaman]

Any chance someone can ride a moose around the field at BMO every time we score at home? :lol:

[s2cazz]

Better than the shitshow Chicago's putting up!

12th man will do that for you

[Alonso]

We need a section like the Timbers Army have, they're able to be so much more unified because of it's shape and depth.


Yup, North stand to the supporters only!

[s2cazz]

Yup, North stand to the supporters only!

Curva Nord is always better tan Curva Sud :flare:


Thats Histoical Fact

[Alonso]

They are impressive. I hope this wakes some people up.

I hope the FO opens a dialogue with the supporters groups here to get an entire end doing this.

This could be done here.

[s2cazz]

I hope the FO opens a dialogue with the supporters groups here to get an entire end doing this.

This could be done here.

wont happen. beer is too expensive here to get supporters to show up 2 hours before the game.

[twistedchinaman]

3-2 Portland...

[twistedchinaman]

Game over...4-2.

[werewolf]

Sweet punch by Cooper, making a case for emergency GK should the need ever arise.

[Alonso]

They sang falling in love with you!

[Fort York Redcoat]

See what the 12th man does for a shitty team. We need to be louder.

For our inaugural home game? That happened 5 yrs ago. They sounded great. Credit well deserved but all in good measure. The 12th man made a difference no doubt. Portland had their first one taken from Cooper but he took one back with his "Manus Dei".

And plus, not to rain on their rainy parade but Chicago's second goal was the GOTG. Magnificent. All in all congrats to a deserved win for deserving supporters.

I just wish I saw more hipster girls in the crowd.

[Yohan]

Philly leading 1-0 against Seattle in a monsoon...

[ExiledRed]

Philly leading 1-0 against Seattle in a monsoon...

Yep, and we could use a Seattle win tonight. If Seattle can come back, and we beat DC, we'll be sleeping at the top of the conference tonight.

[Yohan]

And it's Carlos Ruiz with the goal. he's got 3 I think for Philly this year

[ExiledRed]

damn it, a tie puts them out of reach.....come on Seattle...last minute strike..

[TFCRegina]

Love how the announcers actually referred to OBW as a "dangerman"

[ginkster88]

Love how the announcers actually referred to OBW as a "dangerman"

In fairness, he was until Preki happened.

[twistedchinaman]

damn it, a tie puts them out of reach.....come on Seattle...last minute strike..

I would prefer seeing the Poonion win than the Shittle Sludgeponds win.

[twistedchinaman]

In fairness, he was until Preki happened.

That's probably debatable...still can't finish.

[Blowing Bubbles]

NYRB finally delivering the goods. Even Henry scored.

Please don't tell me Luke Rodgers of all ppl is the piece that puts them over the top? He looks like he's built for MLS in terms of having a nose for goal.

[Yohan]

1-0 LAG at Chicago. Barrett

[Yohan]

that was pretty bicycle kick clearance off the line by Segares

[Yohan]

Omar Gonzalez with a header off a corner. 2-0 LA

No Donovan? No Beckham? No Angel? No problem for LA. scary

[Yohan]

Dominic Oduro pulls one back. 2-1 Chicago.
Fire is down a man, but still scores a goal...

[Yohan]

2-1 LA final with Jon Conway getting a lot of PT at the end lol

Dallas vs Portland now

[Yohan]

1-0 Portland. Jack Jewsbury with the goal

[Yohan]

2-0 Portland. Kenny Cooper header off a corner. He's been getting more dangerous as each game goes by for Portland...

[rocker]

A scare for Portland at the end -- Dallas got two goals near the end, one from Fereira, to make it close. Then the young Portland keeper made a wonderful save in injury time to preserve a 3-2 win.

Houston beat NE at home 1-0 on a controversial play -- Hunter Freeman and Matt Reis were on the goal line and both jumped as a high ball came down; Reis missed grabbing the ball, which hit slightly off Freeman's hand into the net. Reis complained he was obstructed.
Houston pretty much dominated tho, so it was a fair result.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Absolutely agree on the Houston result. Freeman's "challenge" on the keeper was nothing to obstruct. The keeper Reis put it in himself really.

The Portland Dallas match was great in that Portland had a twelfth man to help the team out but Dallas showed the spark they had all previous game vs Colorado. There second goal was the sweetest of the match for me.

Bay day for Chicago. Barrett grabbing his first one against his old old team couldn't have raised Chicago's spirits either..

Columbus and Kansas looked pretty even on chances but Columbus's just showed a better quality. Rodgers will be a handful this weekend.

NY had an amazing game vs SJ who don't look like they're improving since our draw with them but it turned into the Henry show with him finally scoring after so many chances.

Philly eked out that win with a dire looking crowd watching 2 teams far from their best but at least it looked even.

Vancouver Chivas? Not much in it and no score was a fair result for both.

[ExiledRed]

1-0 LAG at Chicago. Barrett

Well he's getting the starts, but 1 goal in 6 games doesnt get you that $20 :)