MLS Opening Match Galaxy vs Chicago Right in Here!

[Alonso]

Didn't notice another thread on this.

Lets talk about the match right in here...

[Alonso]

Got Keane in my MLS fantasy team....

3 goals would be nice!

[Auzzy]

Wow the English commentators are totally clueless...

[QBall]

Chicago has been on their heels since the opening whistle. No possession and no offense. Don't know if it's nerves but it might be a long year for Fire fans.

[flatpicker]

Wow the English commentators are totally clueless...

Good soccer commentating in North America is a rare thing.
They spend way to much rambling about useless shit.
And when they get excited they sound like teenagers.

[Auzzy]

Good soccer commentating in North America is a rare thing.
They spend way to much rambling about useless shit.
And when they get excited they sound like teenagers.

Yes, but these guys are often factually way off, much worse than usual even for MLS Live. Making a big deal about the offence getting called for a foul on a corner kick, as if that was very unusual. (The offence gets called for fouls on corners much more often than the defense -- otherwise it would be a penalty kick.) Or calling "great pass" on a totally shanked pass. Etc.

[Auzzy]

LA in control of the game, but also showing lots of rust on some of their passing.

[flatpicker]

Yes, but these guys are often factually way off, much worse than usual even for MLS Live. Making a big deal about the offence getting called for a foul on a corner kick, as if that was very unusual. (The offence gets called for fouls on corners much more often than the defense -- otherwise it would be a penalty kick.) Or calling "great pass" on a totally shanked pass. Etc.

Agreed, I noticed those same things. They suck.

[Alonso]

MLS Livers: Thanks to PopePouri on the giving the tip about using the chrome extension Zenmate.


Use it to log into the game. Once the stream starts turn it off so you get the best stream rate.

TFC game tomorrow has unlocked with it.

[tfcleeds]

LA don't seem to be missing the beat so far, with half their midfield from last season gone.

[Auzzy]

Zardes shoots when he should pass.

And passes when he should shoot.

[OgtheDim]

Wow the English commentators are totally clueless...

Spanish first, English second. They are mimicing what they do on the main channel.

After 5 minutes, I turned the sound off.

[QBall]

Chicago is spending some more time in LA's half but they can't seem to penetrate the box. I think the Fire would be happy with 0-0 draw.

[tfcleeds]

Wow...Zardes...should be one-nil.

[QBall]

Wow how did that not go in. Keane and Zardes miss.

[OgtheDim]

And Chicago......just ain't that good. Yallop's tactics are poor. HUGE hole between their back line and the midfield. LA only not scoring because of rust.

I have hope for points on April 4.

[Defoe]

Galaxy didn't do much this offseason and lost Donavan yet are still quality.

[Auzzy]

"He's late but he gets the ball" LOL.

[flatpicker]

"He's late but he gets the ball" LOL.

There are so many quotes from the first half that would illustrate the complete lack of skill these commentators have. Unbelievably bad. I actually get embarrassed by it.

[Auzzy]

Wow how did that not go in. Keane and Zardes miss.

Actually on the replay it looks like Keane meant to let that ball continue, but he redirected it just enough to put Zardes off.

[OgtheDim]

Get used to it people. Every Friday night, its going to be this lot.


Oh, and has anybody noticed Chicago's new DP?

[TOBOR !]

What a dire match. A poor choice for what a showcase game ought to be. Chicago are awful, LA is profligate.

I'm watching the UMas stream with what must be the same commentators.

"The 50th percentile of the green rectangle" - did I really hear that ? Oh, Hey.. it's Rachel now.

arrgghh...

[ag futbol]

What a dire match. A poor choice for what a showcase game ought to be. Chicago are awful, LA is profligate.

I'm watching the UMas stream with what must be the same commentators.

"The 50th percentile of the green rectangle" - did I really hear that ? Oh, Hey.. it's Rachel now.

arrgghh...
Do you have a stream? I'm am stuck with spanish commentary.

[Alonso]

What a dire match. A poor choice for what a showcase game ought to be. Chicago are awful, LA is profligate.

I'm watching the UMas stream with what must be the same commentators.

"The 50th percentile of the green rectangle" - did I really hear that ? Oh, Hey.. it's Rachel now.

arrgghh...



Profligate?

Seriously?

Nice.

[flatpicker]

Do you have a stream? I'm am stuck with spanish commentary.

http://firstrowca.eu/watch/327340/2/watch-los-angeles-galaxy-vs-chicago-fire.html

[OgtheDim]

http://www.sportingvideo.tv/20150306/vv54fa21b9737cd7.15654093-1019620.html


This might be better. English dude.

[jloome]

What a dire match. A poor choice for what a showcase game ought to be. Chicago are awful, LA is profligate.

I'm watching the UMas stream with what must be the same commentators.

"The 50th percentile of the green rectangle" - did I really hear that ? Oh, Hey.. it's Rachel now.

arrgghh...

Brutal commentary. The guy sounded like he was going to cum in his pants every time LA touched the ball. "Magnificent effort!" He' d say after another half-shot screwed twenty yards to the left.

Brutal.

[jloome]

This game is awful so far. What the hell was that? Jones had four offensive players running into the box and he blasts it from thirty yards.

[jloome]

Chicago is so undisciplined. No one overlapping when they're dominating in the offensive zone, Palmer (who has skill) coming in way late.

Yallop is a shit coach, he really is.

[tfcleeds]

Yeah, I think from now on for Friday games, I'll stick to the Spanish commentary. These guys are brutal.

[OgtheDim]

People, seriously, check out the stream I gave above. Its Eurosport.

[TOBOR !]

ha ha - they were so awestruck when Ishizaki screwed his overhead kick 10 yards wide of the goal.

[TOBOR !]

http://www.sportingvideo.tv/20150306/vv54fa21b9737cd7.15654093-1019620.html


This might be better. English dude.

listen to this man - it's much better

audio quality is poor though (at least for me). Curiously these guys think Amarikwa has quality and will 'tear this league apart'.

[ag futbol]

Wow, this commentary is awful. If this guy was doing golf it would go something like: "he walks up to the tee, TAKES A PRACTICE SWING! AND HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH 3 MORE! OH MY!" What a tool.

[tfcleeds]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjp1Zrvn8VQ
Wow, this commentary is awful. If this guy was doing golf it would go something like: "he walks up to the tee, TAKES A PRACTICE SWING! AND HE FOLLOWS IT UP WITH 3 MORE! OH MY!" What a tool.

[ag futbol]

If chicago isn't scraping the bottom of the league table I'll be shocked. Frank Yallop is 10 years out of date and their new signings are shit.

[jloome]

Zardes had the left central defender totally isolated when he reversed and instead of playing a simple give and go with Keane, dropped the ball back. Lots of players in this league with a ton of athleticism but ten-cent heads when it comes to football.

Maloney has been really poor for a DP tonight. Igboaknike has at least worked to come back on defense.

[notthesun]

This is looking quite preseasony.

Fire looking 0 for 2 on DP signings so far. Will have to see how Accam looks before I call it 0 for 3.

[jloome]

This is looking quite preseasony.

Fire's DPs looking 0 for 2 on DP signings so far. Will have to see how Accam looks before I call it 0 for 3.

Before he got injured in preseason, Accam looked very second-rate for a DP.

[Inklink]

Hurray, first goal of the new season!

Nice finish.

[OgtheDim]

That was TFC esque defence.

[notthesun]

That was comical. Keep in mind this is Chicago's full strength back line.

They are toast this season.

[jloome]

Palmer should've been watching the runner to the back post. Instead, he's central, blocks the clearance, leads to a goal.
One nice goal would help redeem this mess somewhat.

[Auzzy]

That was TFC esque defence.


That was comical. Keep in mind this is Chicago's full strength back line.

They are toast this season.

Shit goal for a shit game.

[OgtheDim]

Its not a bad game if you listen to the two English dudes who keep suggesting what these teams should be doing.....as if anybody on that pitch but Keane and off it but Arena know what the heck they are doing.

[Inklink]

I just tuned in, but WTF is CHI doing? Has the entire match been like this?

[TOBOR !]

imagine how Fire fans must be feeling.

Ugly kit as well.

[TOBOR !]

Alan Gordon on. I predict he'll get a hat-trick tonight.

[tfcleeds]

We really, REALLY need to get 3 points off these guys first weekend in April. No excuses.

[Auzzy]

I missed it earlier, should that have been a PK vs. LA?

[OgtheDim]

I missed it earlier, should that have been a PK vs. LA?

Could have been but the ref was too behind, the AR's don't trust themselves and MLS tends to not call pushes from behind on forwards. (watch for that against VCWC)

[jloome]

Wow. Just wow. How did Michael Stephens get a job in MLS again?

[Inklink]

Wow, this is amateur stuff by Fire.

[jloome]

LOL. Commentator just mistook Stephens (young guy with dark hair) with Jeff Larentowicz (old guy with ginger hair).

[ag futbol]

That was maicon santos esque... Is it that hard to pass it to the wide open guy for an easy goal?

[Inklink]

Stay classy Robbie. Dumb decision to not pass though.

EDIT: he scores now lololol that celebration

[Alonso]

Keane and myself are rightfully pissed off

[dantdot]

Interesting celebration...lol

[TOBOR !]

what a c**t

[ag futbol]

Did keane just give his teammate the old stuff it after that goal celebration? lol.

[Alonso]

Keane is going to win me the MLS fantasy league!

Two more goals for tonight


EDIT: I kid, everyone has Keane right?

[Auzzy]

Keane and myself are rightfully pissed off

Who exactly was he flipping off there? Looked like it was directed towards the stands???

[jloome]

Did keane just give his teammate the old stuff it after that goal celebration? lol.

He actually said "fuck off" twice, I think to Ishizaki and Gargan. Not happy that they've missed him open several times.

[OgtheDim]

Its midnight and time for my interest in this game to go poooof.

[kshep]

Keane is such an asshole!!

[kshep]

And I'll take Vanney over Yallop any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

[Alonso]

Who exactly was he flipping off there? Looked like it was directed towards the stands???



Looked like he was yelling at hecklers in the stands.

Hopefully not team mates.

[flatpicker]

My stream just crashed, thank God.
I hope I don't have those two guys narrating my dreams tonight.

[Auzzy]

What an effin' stupid long shot by Chicago.

[kshep]

Good lord the Fire are abysmal, absolutely abysmal.

[notthesun]

If we drop a single point to Chicago this year I will be salty as the Dead Sea.

[ag futbol]

Well there's 90 minutes I won't be getting back any time soon.

[Auzzy]

Oops MLS Live doesn't want to go further than 91:16, I guess it's seen enough of this game.

[Auzzy]

Yeah Chicago are bad, but LA are really good at pressing all over the field, even when they're leading. Makes it very difficult to build up anything.

[TOBOR !]

THIS (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/robbie-keane-captioned-as-unidentified-fan-1411480)

http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1411468.ece/alternates/s615/David%20Beckham%20and%20actor%20Russell%20Brand%20 pose%20for%20a%20photo%20with%20unidentified%20fan s

[kshep]

If we drop a single point to Chicago this year I will be salty as the Dead Sea.

Agreed. If we can't beat that putrid turd of a side, I'll come down and help start painting the seats Argo blue. :lol:

[Alonso]

THIS (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/robbie-keane-captioned-as-unidentified-fan-1411480)

http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article1411468.ece/alternates/s615/David%20Beckham%20and%20actor%20Russell%20Brand%20 pose%20for%20a%20photo%20with%20unidentified%20fan s


That shit is too funny! LOL

Keane = unidentified fan