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    Default Other MLS Games - July 14 & 15

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    SKC @ NYRB 7pm SKC is starting their annual mid season dive. Pundits say it shouldn't last long because for once this team is playing its spare parts. But a club culture of this happening is hard to get past. As for NYRB, last week's coaching debut (no subs until 85 minutes) was not a good start. I think Vermes will pull one over the newbie.
    2-1 SKC


    Columbus @ NYCFC 7pm -
    The yellow guys are going through a bit of a slump. Meanwhile, NYC is finding ways to get the points they need & have moved away from the dogmatic play the ball out of the back approach that was their Achilles heal under Vierra. Most important thing - NYC doesn't lose at home, especially against teams that like to keep the ball.
    2-0 NYC


    San Jose @ Montreal 7:30pm - A series that every year just makes me go....meh. SJE has 2 wins all season. The Impact are better, just not top 5 in the East better.
    3-1 Montreal


    LAG @ NER 7:30pm - Will Zlatan play on that carpet? Two teams running with long unbeaten streaks. NER freely admitted their last game was the most boring game of the season in all of MLS. LAG will not allow that to happen this time.
    2-2


    Chicago @ FCD 8pm - FCD doesn't lose at home. Chicago doesn't have the defence to keep FCD out. Could get ugly.
    3-0 Dallas


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    Vancouver @ DC United
    8pm


    OK, this one gets its own section. Sure, new stadium and all & Rooney debut. Great stuff.

    Just one problem

    Two of the proto supporter groups, the ones that in many ways started all that MLS has become, are feeling shafted by DCU management.
    https://wtop.com/dc-united/2018/07/w...-united-again/



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    A lot of pressure on DC for this game. Vancouver is a pretty good team at smash & grab while travelling. But, the narrative for DCU starts here. And, I have a lot of respect for Olsen who has done so much with so little for so long & grown into the job.

    2-1 DCU



    RSL @ Minnesota 8pm The difference between these two teams is RSL is slightly better at home. Both teams have been horrid away. If RSL is to remain in playoff games, they have to start getting results in games like this one. Not sure that is going to happen.
    1-1 draw

    Houston @ Colorado 9pm All you need to know about Colorado. They dropped an English guy who was underperforming & replaced him with Giles Barnes. Only reason this game won't be ugly is altitude.
    2-1 Houston



    Sunday


    Seattle @ Atlanta 2pm
    Hey, who wants to watch a blowout after the World Cup Final?
    4-0 Atlanta

    Portland @ LAFC 6pm GAME OF THE WEEK
    Now this game might be worth a watch. Two decent teams. Well coached. Offences that purr. Portland's defence is better. That will be the difference.
    3-2 Portland
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    C Bus not scoring but controlling the ball & finding space in front of that back line. When Josh Williams can make line breaking passes, you know the opposing team has issues.

    No Zlatan on that carpet.
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    SJE coach trying to get fired or just a dick?

    Subs player at 40 minutes.

    Subs that sub at the half - but only after that sub had been on the field to start the half.


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    Quote Originally Posted by OgtheDim View Post
    SJE coach trying to get fired or just a dick?

    Subs player at 40 minutes.

    Subs that sub at the half - but only after that sub had been on the field to start the half.

    What the hell was the point of all of that?

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    Nice brace from Plata just shy of the draw though.

 

 

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