MLS SG Council will not award Supporters Shield in 2020

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10-22-2020, 07:57 PM
OgtheDim

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/RedPatchBoys/status/1319438578863296512
10-22-2020, 08:27 PM
Smokecell

Something about chickens and eggs. There’s a game this weekend - let’s focus on winning that first and foremost.
10-22-2020, 08:29 PM
OgtheDim

Yes, I want us to win this thing.

More importantly, I want SOMEBODY to win this thing. Whoever does will have fully earned it.
10-22-2020, 08:29 PM
Initial B

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Originally Posted by MightyDM

I love this. Can we do it? Who speaks for RPB? Flatpicker or Oldtimer?

Isn't ChrisFizik the current President? Maybe ask him first?
10-23-2020, 12:57 AM
Auzzy

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Originally Posted by OgtheDim

Check out this tweet at https://twitter.com/RedPatchBoys/status/1319438578863296512

Dewey Defeats Truman?
10-23-2020, 02:39 AM
James17930

Also, wouldn't it good to wait to see if the ISG or whomever it is backtracks on their decision? The Shield still might end up getting awarded (unless there's some new updates I haven't heard yet).
10-23-2020, 09:15 AM
NDIrish

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Originally Posted by NDIrish

If there is an actual interest in procuring a man hole cover my father (and fellow Reds supporter - we are both SSHs) just happens to be in the business and would donate one. It could be coated red and would have the marking "Danger" on it and the year 2020. It wouldn't be fancy, but it could be a place holder and a specially designed one coated red for the trophy case would take about 3 months. FYI A manhole cover (maintenance hole cover) is roughly 170 pounds.

The rough and ready man hole cover is easy. Just needs to be coated red and my father keeps asking me where he needs to send it.

But we both agreed to have the discussion Sunday morning.

But, as I said, ready when you are.

To think, a year ago today I was in NYC - on the journey to Seattle. Times have changed, but we are still supporters, and i still feel the anticipation of a big match!

Go Reds! (Is it Saturday night yet!)
10-23-2020, 09:50 AM
rydermike

TFC's magic number to win the "Shield" - 10 points (we currently have 41 points - 4 games left)

Philadelphia - 10 (currently 38 points, max of 50 - 4 games left)
Columbus - 9 (currently 34 points, max of 49 - 5 games left)
Seattle - 7 (currently 32 points, max of 47 -5 games left)
Orlando - 7 (currently 32 points, max of 47 - 5 games left)
Portland - 4 (currently 32 points, max of 44 - 4 games left)
Sporting KC - 5 (currently 30 points, max of 45 - 5 games left)
and Colorado - 9 (currently 19 points, max of 49 - "10 games" left)

A couple of huge matchups are
TFC-Philly this weekend
Columbus-Philly next weekend
10-23-2020, 11:04 AM
tfcfans

Reports on ESPN says the Shield is back on.....
10-23-2020, 11:08 AM
NDIrish

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Originally Posted by tfcfans

Reports on ESPN says the Shield is back on.....

You just beat me to it: https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-le...oup-backtracks

The man hole cover remains an option regardless - although it will be harder to physically lift.
10-23-2020, 11:20 AM
MightyDM

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Originally Posted by NDIrish

You just beat me to it: <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4215640/sources-top-mls-club-will-get-supporters-shield-fan-group-backtracks" target="_blank">https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4215640/sources-top-mls-club-will-get-supporters-shield-fan-group-backtracks</a><br>
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The man hole cover remains an option regardless - although it will be harder to physically lift.

. I am happy to send an etransfer to your dad to defray any costs; I think we should do this regardless; Club would love it
10-23-2020, 11:25 AM
FootBallAZ

im down for something new- like who wins the shield lift that and toss it and lift the new one.
shouldnt have personal connection or saltiness in deciding a trophy for the league.

should teach them a lesson going forward and create a new board maybe consisting of supporters from each team
10-23-2020, 12:16 PM
benito

This is positive news!
10-23-2020, 12:29 PM
Initial B

Yup, here it is:
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/...ersal-decision
10-23-2020, 01:25 PM
Smokecell

I suspect this has less to do with members' input (they didn't care for it in the first place) and more to do with the real threat of having the shield replaced by MLS next year.

Those 5 individuals are still goofs in my eyes either way.
10-23-2020, 01:43 PM
rydermike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokecell

I suspect this has less to do with members' input (they didn't care for it in the first place) and more to do with the real threat of having the shield replaced by MLS next year.

This. 100%
10-23-2020, 02:32 PM
Auzzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDIrish

You just beat me to it: https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-le...oup-backtracks

The man hole cover remains an option regardless - although it will be harder to physically lift.

I think the manhole cover would be fun to do regardless, as a thank-you to the team for slogging through the season. The Supporters Shield won’t cost us anything (if TFC wins it) and I think many would be willing to pitch in for something special, me included.
10-23-2020, 03:06 PM
jabbronies

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokecell

I suspect this has less to do with members' input (they didn't care for it in the first place) and more to do with the real threat of having the shield replaced by MLS next year.

Those 5 individuals are still goofs in my eyes either way.

Damage is done -

Don't be surprised when the league develops a new trophy for the league winner presented by the league.
Supporters shield will still exist as a token trophy presented by the fans
10-23-2020, 03:28 PM
Bushmancan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auzzy

I think the manhole cover would be fun to do regardless, as a thank-you to the team for slogging through the season. The Supporters Shield won’t cost us anything (if TFC wins it) and I think many would be willing to pitch in for something special, me included.

I am in...
10-23-2020, 04:05 PM
OgtheDim

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokecell

I suspect this has less to do with members' input (they didn't care for it in the first place) ..

Those 5 individuals are still goofs in my eyes either way.

The chair of this group spent a good chunk of the day throwing shade at Toronto & Columbus fans - the sort of shade a 9 year old might do.
10-23-2020, 05:12 PM
Bushmancan

Quote:

Originally Posted by OgtheDim

The chair of this group spent a good chunk of the day throwing shade at Toronto & Columbus fans - the sort of shade a 9 year old might do.

Hahaha. He is a NYRB fan. Says everything, suck it up buttercup.
10-23-2020, 05:29 PM
rydermike

Quote:

Originally Posted by OgtheDim

The chair of this group spent a good chunk of the day throwing shade at Toronto & Columbus fans - the sort of shade a 9 year old might do.

On twitter? Anyone have a link?
10-23-2020, 05:32 PM
OgtheDim

Search out Duane Rollins feed
10-24-2020, 12:40 AM
Red CB Toronto

Reds applaud Supporters' Shield Foundation reversal of much-reviled decision

https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer...viled-decision
10-24-2020, 01:55 AM
Auzzy

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Originally Posted by Initial B

Yup, here it is:
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/...ersal-decision

The comments under that article are... something else.
10-24-2020, 03:52 AM
MikeForbes

Imagine being a fan of a team that is the equivalent of an A ball baseball club for their energy drink over lords.
10-24-2020, 07:29 AM
NDIrish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auzzy

I think the manhole cover would be fun to do regardless, as a thank-you to the team for slogging through the season. The Supporters Shield won’t cost us anything (if TFC wins it) and I think many would be willing to pitch in for something special, me included.

We think it would be fun too. No contributions other than connections and collaboration.

Will talk more in the coming days/weeks.

Go Reds!

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