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OgtheDim
03-02-2017, 03:57 PM
Friday

Loons @ Portland 9:30 pm
Portland supposedly returning to Porter ball which is kinda how the Loons want to play. Going to be a few goals in this one. I'm thinking 4-2 for Portland.


Saturday

Chicago @ Columbus 2 pm
Last year's two punching bags in the East. All the hallmarks of a 1-1 draw.


Dallas @ LAG 4 pm
Game of the week. The LAG retool meets the team missing their best player. Likely one of these teams will have to beat by any team hoping to win the shield. 2-1 for LAG due to the travel Dallas put in this week.


NER @ Colorado 6pm
ALMOST the Bad game of the week. NER has defence issues. Colorado has offence issues. Game in theory will be only in 1 half. But both teams are not all that much fun to watch (listening to Mariner if you have MLS Live isn't much fun either) 1-0 Colorado continues the story from last season.


SKC@DCU 7pm
DCU towards the end last season were an attacking power. SKC is going to press once again but still lacks somebody to score but Dwyer. I'm thinking 2-1 for DCU here.


Seattle@Houston 8:30
Houston putting Cubo Torres front and centre. The return of Dempsey and the hype machine on the other side. Would be nice if Houston won but I suspect it will be a comeback from behind win 3-1 or something like that for the Fight&Win crowd.


Montreal@SJE 10pm
The Bad Game of the Week. Old dudes vs MLS 2.0 flat 4-4-2. Ugly ugly ugly. 1-0 for SJE the most likely thing with a 33rd minute Wondo goal scored off his knee being the only highlight.


Sunday

NYCFC @ Orlando 5pm
Shiny new stadium will be fun to look at. Watching Larin and Kaka and Villa and Pirlo will be great. Defences? Not so much. I'm thinking a 3-2 win for the home team.


NYRB @ Atlanta 7:30 pm
Full 55K stadium but the tactics will be even more impressive. High press European style vs high press South American style. NYRB will be playing the victim and underdog role all week but they also have the travel from Vancouver tonight. 3-1 for Atlanta


Philly@Vancouver 9:30pm
And look who we play in the next 2 games after RSL? Underachievers play underachievers. Tie 1-1

Blindside16
03-03-2017, 01:19 AM
The games that really peak my interest is the Loons - Portland game and ATL v.s NYRB. I'm curious to see the new kids on the block and how they shape up. The Dallas LA game I can see becoming a slug fest. I'm just glad opening weekend is here.

Oldtimer
03-03-2017, 09:32 AM
I predict that Montreal will beat SJE. Drogba is gone and that much improves the team. At least one goal will be scored by Piatti.

Initial B
03-03-2017, 10:09 AM
I'm looking forward to the Orlando-NYCFC game, new stadium and crap defenders - gonna be a lot of goals...

OgtheDim
03-03-2017, 07:36 PM
Game tonight is on FS1 in the States and MLS Live up here.

Cribbed this from the MLS site


March 3 to 5 - Opening Weekend



MATCH
TV
STREAMING


Portland vs Minnesota
Fri, Mar 3 - 9:30 PM ET

FS1 and FOX Deportes

FS1 (http://www.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo/)
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA



Columbus vs Chicago
Sat, Mar 4 - 2:00 PM ET

CLB: Spectrum Sports OH, BCSN2, ABC 6
CHI: CSN-Chicago

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: CHI



LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas
Sat, Mar 4 - 4:00 PM ET

Univision

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA



Real Salt Lake vs Toronto FC
Sat, Mar 4 - 4:30 PM ET

RSL: KMYU
Canada: TSN

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: Canada



Colorado vs New England
Sat, Mar 4 - 6:00 PM ET

COL: Altitude
NE: CSN-NE

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: COL



D.C. United vs Sporting KC
Sat, Mar 4 - 7:00 PM ET

DC: TBD
SKC: FOX Sports KC

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: DC & SKC



Houston vs Seattle
Sat, Mar 4 - 8:30 PM ET

HOU: KUBE 57
SEA: TBD

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: SEA



San Jose vs Montreal
Sat, Mar 4 - 10:00 PM ET

SJ: CSN-Bay Area
Canada: TVA Sports

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: Canada



Orlando vs NYCFC
Sun, Mar 5 - 5:00 PM ET

ESPN & ESPN Deportes

WatchESPN (http://www.espn.com/watchespn/)
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA



Atlanta vs NY Red Bulls
Sun, Mar 5 - 7:30 PM ET

FS1 and FOX Deportes

FS1 (http://www.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo/)
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA



Vancouver vs Philadelphia
Sun, Mar 5 - 9:30 PM ET

PHI: TBD
Canada: TSN

MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: Canada



Interesting that TVA has made an MLS Live blackout for all of Canada.

UpTheReds
03-03-2017, 07:59 PM
Anyone have an MLS Live login they want to trade for a Sportsnet Now (all sportsnet channels and sportsnet world) login? Alternatively, anyone have a stream for tonight's game?

OgtheDim
03-03-2017, 09:55 PM
http://cricfree.sc/watch/live/portland-timbers-vs-minnesota-united-live-streaming

As per usual, ad blocker and virus protection needed.

barticusz
03-03-2017, 09:57 PM
http://cricfree.sc/watch/live/portland-timbers-vs-minnesota-united-live-streaming

As per usual, ad blocker and virus protection needed.

youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38EbmYgqgJI&feature=youtu.be

OgtheDim
03-03-2017, 10:30 PM
Ok, the Loons are the worst MLS team I have seen since we were the worst MLS team.

UpTheReds
03-03-2017, 11:05 PM
The YouTube channel is amazing! How did you find it? *edit* My wife and daughter have gone to bed so I've now tucked into a couple fingers of Jameson and a have a roaring fire as I watch this game! Thanks again!

OgtheDim
03-03-2017, 11:15 PM
So....about the Garber talk. He's in Portland tonight. On Sunday he's in Atlanta. This makes sense - the opener and the big opener in Atlanta.

Tomorrow? He's at our game vs. RSL.

Now, assuming there is actually a TSN crew at that game (and I'm not sure there will be), do you think maybe he's there to talk at the half with TSN and thus silently acknowledge the HUGE TV ratings TSN got for the playoffs last year?

Just thinking...

barticusz
03-03-2017, 11:20 PM
The YouTube channel is amazing! How did you find it? *edit* My wife and daughter have gone to bed so I've now tucked into a couple fingers of Jameson and a have a roaring fire as I watch this game! Thanks again!

Cheers!

Found it through Reddit/r/soccerstreams! Subscribing to this one for sure.

UpTheReds
03-03-2017, 11:23 PM
I see a long season for The Lions. But in that first year the club gets a free pass. In 2007 I was happy just to be at live professional football with like minded football lovers!

OgtheDim
03-03-2017, 11:35 PM
As some have pointed out, its not that the Loons are a worse expansion team then other expansion teams in the past - its just the league is sooo much better then it was even 2 years ago.

ag futbol
03-03-2017, 11:36 PM
From what I've seen in the 2nd half they are trying to understand how to play together has a team. They don't look too bad in attack when they get some sustained possession.

Defensively, it's another story. And midfield wise, I feel like they are getting run over by Portland which outside of Chara doesn't exactly employ a lot of ball winners. Against a SKC or other team with a really aggressive mid they are going to be in huge trouble.

Edit: total demolition in the last 10 minutes with Portland putting in 3.

Cas87
03-04-2017, 10:25 AM
Game tonight is on FS1 in the States and MLS Live up here.

Cribbed this from the MLS site


March 3 to 5 - Opening Weekend



MATCH
TV
STREAMING


Portland vs Minnesota
Fri, Mar 3 - 9:30 PM ET
FS1 and FOX Deportes
FS1 (http://www.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo/)
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA


Columbus vs Chicago
Sat, Mar 4 - 2:00 PM ET
CLB: Spectrum Sports OH, BCSN2, ABC 6
CHI: CSN-Chicago
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: CHI


LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas
Sat, Mar 4 - 4:00 PM ET
Univision
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA


Real Salt Lake vs Toronto FC
Sat, Mar 4 - 4:30 PM ET
RSL: KMYU
Canada: TSN
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: Canada


Colorado vs New England
Sat, Mar 4 - 6:00 PM ET
COL: Altitude
NE: CSN-NE
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: COL


D.C. United vs Sporting KC
Sat, Mar 4 - 7:00 PM ET
DC: TBD
SKC: FOX Sports KC
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: DC & SKC


Houston vs Seattle
Sat, Mar 4 - 8:30 PM ET
HOU: KUBE 57
SEA: TBD
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: SEA


San Jose vs Montreal
Sat, Mar 4 - 10:00 PM ET
SJ: CSN-Bay Area
Canada: TVA Sports
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: Canada


Orlando vs NYCFC
Sun, Mar 5 - 5:00 PM ET
ESPN & ESPN Deportes
WatchESPN (http://www.espn.com/watchespn/)
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA


Atlanta vs NY Red Bulls
Sun, Mar 5 - 7:30 PM ET
FS1 and FOX Deportes
FS1 (http://www.foxsports.com/foxsportsgo/)
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: USA


Vancouver vs Philadelphia
Sun, Mar 5 - 9:30 PM ET
PHI: TBD
Canada: TSN
MLS LIVE* (http://live.mlssoccer.com/mlsmdl/?utm_source=TVschedule&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=TVschedule)
Blackout: Canada



Interesting that TVA has made an MLS Live blackout for all of Canada.

Also on TSN, hence the blackout

OgtheDim
03-04-2017, 04:13 PM
Fire and CBus was a whole lot of meh...

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 07:28 AM
The Cubo Torres of Chivas has returned. Only took him 2 years to score a goal for Houston. But it sounds like they finally have a coach who believes in wide attacking play.

The most MLS of games so far was the DCU SKC game - penalty save, shots off the post, saves off the line, dodgy tackles, crap field, DCU supporters singing their hearts out with hope of a new stadium. How it ended with no score I do not know.

Oldtimer
03-05-2017, 08:51 AM
I predict that Montreal will beat SJE. Drogba is gone and that much improves the team. At least one goal will be scored by Piatti.

Gotta put it to you OgTheDim, you were right about the scoreline and I wasn't.

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 05:02 PM
Will Johnson


as


A Right Back

*********

The overhead shots of Orlando's stadium look like something out of the EPL (except deeply purple). And that wall looks impressive.

sn0re
03-05-2017, 05:32 PM
Apparently he played RB in RSL during their Champions League run..dunno how he will do

Detroit_TFC
03-05-2017, 06:14 PM
Feeling that TFC compares well to what I'm seeing from OCSC and NYCFC

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 06:27 PM
Yeah the only real take away I'm getting here is Orlando's defence is better and NYCFC's is not.

PizzaEatingYeti
03-05-2017, 06:43 PM
The stadium in Orlando and the support looks great!

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 07:38 PM
Spector looked really good for Orlando but nothing to fear there in those 2 teams.

Jpexxx
03-05-2017, 08:34 PM
Atlanta scores first

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 08:34 PM
We play Atlanta in a month. Their press is still a work in progress. A lot of speed on the sides. I think their defence and the DM's in particular can be had.



All the fans are standing, like its College Football. Good for them. Going to take awhile for them all to get loud but give it time - this ain't soccer moms.

Detroit_TFC
03-05-2017, 09:26 PM
ATL has improved even during the course of this game. They have the components but let's see how they deal with all the fun extras MLS provides (travel, refs, etc).

Oldtimer
03-05-2017, 09:32 PM
We play Atlanta in a month. Their press is still a work in progress. A lot of speed on the sides. I think their defence and the DM's in particular can be had.



All the fans are standing, like its College Football. Good for them. Going to take awhile for them all to get loud but give it time - this ain't soccer moms.

I was impressed by the stadium and the attendance. Wow. I wouldn't worry about their support, some of their fanbase are probably new to professional soccer and others just need time to gell.

Detroit_TFC
03-05-2017, 09:42 PM
NYRB generally starts slow so W here is better than usual. If AU did better with their opportunities they'd have 3 goals. Something for both sides IMO.

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 09:47 PM
Oh look, a slight stamp. Stupid Red card. Yeah, I like what Atlanta is doing but they need a strong MLS head somewhere in the midfield to calm these people down.

Hugh Jazz
03-05-2017, 09:53 PM
Yup, seemed like NYRB won simply through being MLS vets.

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 10:11 PM
Apparently the Atlanta captain Parkhurst was yelling at the sidelines about how long the subs were taking. An expansion team is still an expansion team.

OgtheDim
03-05-2017, 10:19 PM
Davies is not long for this league.

ag futbol
03-05-2017, 11:05 PM
Tabla also played ~30 minutes for MTL in the weekend, he's 17. Didn't get to show much as the Impact were down to 10 shortly after he came on but he's highly rated.

UpTheReds
03-05-2017, 11:13 PM
As it stands now, looks like only 2 eastern teams will have taken maximum points this weekend. Depending on what Philadelphia do in the next 26 minutes that is.

Hugh Jazz
03-05-2017, 11:46 PM
Vancouver playing way too much long ball.

ag futbol
03-05-2017, 11:46 PM
Whitecaps and Union both look pretty mediocre.

I don't know why Carl Robinson thinks firing long balls at a 5'8 striker against a 6'4 Cb is a good idea but I digress.

PizzaEatingYeti
03-05-2017, 11:47 PM
Vancouver - Philly - this was a weak game.
By far the worst from the 3 played today.

Fort York Redcoat
03-06-2017, 09:35 AM
Will Johnson


as


A Right Back

*********

The overhead shots of Orlando's stadium look like something out of the EPL (except deeply purple). And that wall looks impressive.

Good looking stadium. I'll be looking to visit next year. We''l see if Johnson is still there and will sign my shirt. Love seeing Larin starting them off right. Bendik making stops.

C.Ronaldo
03-06-2017, 10:14 AM
Good looking stadium. I'll be looking to visit next year. We''l see if Johnson is still there and will sign my shirt. Love seeing Larin starting them off right. Bendik making stops.

the grass looks rough for game 1

PopePouri
03-06-2017, 02:29 PM
Apparently he played RB in RSL during their Champions League run..dunno how he will do

I think he'd be decent there actually. Most D-Mids can transition to full back due to the defensive and stamina requirements. Will, though has what a lot of other DMs don't have and that's pace.

I really want Findlay to see this as a potential solution for CanMNT because we're stacked at centre mid. Choose from the following: Bernier, Osorio, Tiebert, Chapman, Hutchison, Arfield and to a lesser extent, Bustos, Froese and Piette.

OgtheDim
03-06-2017, 03:26 PM
Not sure who the idiots are here but....somebody was an idiot.


http://www.empireofsoccer.com/arrests-after-orlando-postgame-melee-58825/

WestStandGeoff
03-06-2017, 03:51 PM
Not sure who the idiots are here but....somebody was an idiot.


http://www.empireofsoccer.com/arrests-after-orlando-postgame-melee-58825/

Saw that elsewhere - this one has additional video too. Sounds like a few NYCFC clowns trying to be tough and pick fights with local fans, then getting into it with the off-duty cop working security who was trying to break things up.

http://www.clickorlando.com/sports/soccer/orlando-city-sc/deputy-hospitalized-after-being-attacked-during-fight-with-soccer-fans
(http://www.clickorlando.com/sports/soccer/orlando-city-sc/deputy-hospitalized-after-being-attacked-during-fight-with-soccer-fans)

TFC1154ever
03-06-2017, 03:59 PM
Well NYCFC had some pre game garbage throwing incident thing with the Red Bull fans a couple years back. If im taking a wild guess, it was probably them who started.

C.Ronaldo
03-07-2017, 09:00 AM
Saw that elsewhere - this one has additional video too. Sounds like a few NYCFC clowns trying to be tough and pick fights with local fans, then getting into it with the off-duty cop working security who was trying to break things up.

http://www.clickorlando.com/sports/soccer/orlando-city-sc/deputy-hospitalized-after-being-attacked-during-fight-with-soccer-fans
(http://www.clickorlando.com/sports/soccer/orlando-city-sc/deputy-hospitalized-after-being-attacked-during-fight-with-soccer-fans)

The deputy said he had attempted to turn on his body camera but was unable to after the battery pack had fallen to the ground.

This is why you dont buy your body cams off of aliexpress.

To add to the drunk idiots, Doesnt seem like security and law enforcement were ready or well trained for such an event