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[Rafa=FedKilla]

Shit, why are the games so early today? Man since I don't have MDL, I haven't been able to catch an Impact match, want to see these brahs.

 

[Brinbe]

OMG, we might actually win another match.

 

[ActStriker]

Revs v Impact

How many times are they gonna take this penalty smh


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Lee Nguyen with a rocket holy cow. off crossbar, off the Impact keeper and in

 

[ZZMitch]

OMG, we might actually win another match.

I like the new avatar man.

 

[Askani]

Oh come on ref. Straight Red for a hard side tackle, but a guy gives cleats and a knee to the face and that's just a yellow? Ridiculous. Super harsh card for a game that you've let be heavy physical all of the first half so far. I've seen way worse tackles get yellows.

SKC has looked flat on offense almost all game so far. It's just letting Houston attack and attack and attack. At least we got it level with the deserved penalty. But now we have to play an entire half with 10 men. Gonna be almost impossible to win. Hopefully we can salvage a road point at least.

EDIT :::

Oh for fuck's sake! I just watched the highlight with the Houston announcers. "He gets a high foot. Just a nick. Just a nick. You're not gonna get any blood. He's fine to continue on. Look at his eyes. He's not looking at the player, he's on the ball." Claiming that he was looking at the ball the whole time...so dangerous plays are okay so long as you don't actually look at the other player? Really? lol

 

[SuperSonic1305]

3 straight wins? What planet is this? Another win and we could actually jump a bunch of teams.

 

[Subitai]

Montero again =O

 

[xbhaskarx]

Montero should try playing like this in games that actually matter.

 

[Askani]

Fuck. What a garbage luck goal. Just not our night.

 

[Askani]

Son of a bitch. A harsh red and a accident goal. Whatever.

NY is in the driver's seat for #1 in the east tonight it seems.

 

[user8503492]

Kicking myself for not going to the Union game tonight.

Wife got home from work at 5 and we were just about to jump in the car but I just couldnt bring myself to drive 90minutes and the game be cancelled or worse the weather be as bad as they said it would be..

"Rain, lightning, strong winds and hail"...if if was me alone I wouldnt have given a shit but I had the family to think about.

And wouldnt you know it, game goes off with out a hitch and I'm stuck home reading updates on twitter while she makes me sit through Big Brother...gah!

Ah well, NY away this weekend then All-Star game next week, still pissy about tonight tho...

 

[xbhaskarx]

Sitting at the Quakes game waiting for it to start...

I forgot that Philly vs Aston Villa was today, how come that game is not listed on the MLS app but Seattle vs Chelsea is?

 

[added_time]

TFC is looking really good these days.... was it the coaching change?

 

[platypotamus]

Montero should try playing like this in games that actually matter.

Said the same thing to my wife during the match.

 

[sazabirules]

Shit, why are the games so early today? Man since I don't have MDL, I haven't been able to catch an Impact match, want to see these brahs.

Why are Dallas and Shea so bad this year?

 

[xbhaskarx]

What do folks think of this "smart soccer" thing

The micoach Elite System includes a small data cell that fits into a player’s base layer in a protective pocket on the back between the shoulder blades. Connected by a series of electrodes and sensors woven into the fabric of the base layer, the cell wirelessly transmits more than 200 data records per second from each player to a central computer and then is displayed in a series of simplified insights and results on the coach’s iPad. At the touch of his fingertips, a coach can monitor the workload of an individual player, compare one athlete with another or view the whole team to gain a complete picture of the squad.

In the future, MLS fans will be able to experience greater insight from the field of play as live, on-field player data will become an integral part of the game experience, whether watching from home or within the stadium.

I love stats so I'm really hoping they make lots of that data publicly available, that could be even better than Opta

 

[platypotamus]

Now we'll really know how little Montero is working

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Why are Dallas and Shea so bad this year?

Brah I don't even know....

 

[sazabirules]

Brah I don't even know....

Do you think it is possible he might get traded after his spat with Schellas?

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I was hoping to sell him and John last winter when his stock was high. I wanted to become a factory for the time being.

 

[gutshot]

What do folks think of this "smart soccer" thing



I love stats so I'm really hoping they make lots of that data publicly available, that could be even better than Opta

That is pretty awesome and carries potentially large implications for the future of, not just the MLS, but sports in general.

I went ahead and started a new thread on it, if any one is interested in some general discussion about this technology.

http://neogaf.net/forum/showthread.php?t=483275

 

[xbhaskarx]

That is pretty awesome and carries potentially large implications for the future of, not just the MLS, but sports in general.

I went ahead and started a new thread on it, if any one is interested in some general discussion about this technology.

http://neogaf.net/forum/showthread.php?t=483275

Is anyone else having trouble accessing this thread? Every time I click on the link, it logs me out of GAF... I don't know what the problem is but I'm blaming Meus' wall of quotes.

 

[ActStriker]

Is anyone else having trouble accessing this thread? Every time I click on the link, it logs me out of GAF... I don't know what the problem is but I'm blaming Meus' wall of quotes.

Its a different domain (.net vs .com), so your cookies wouldn't apply.

 

[gutshot]

Is anyone else having trouble accessing this thread? Every time I click on the link, it logs me out of GAF... I don't know what the problem is but I'm blaming Meus' wall of quotes.

Haha! Probably because I used the .net version of GAF. Here, try this one...

http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=483275

 

[sazabirules]

Toronto acquired Eric Hassli. It is a good pickup by them to replace Koevermans while he is out for the year.

 

[added_time]

Toronto acquired Eric Hassli. It is a good pickup by them to replace Koevermans while he is out for the year.

He is pretty good.. but I heard he was injured.. Is that still the case?

 

[sazabirules]

He is pretty good.. but I heard he was injured.. Is that still the case?

He was on the bench or played every game so far in July.

 

[bonesmccoy]

What is going on in Vancouver? Hassli and Chumiento out, Kenny Miller (!!!) in.

 

[sazabirules]

What is going on in Vancouver? Hassli and Chumiento out, Kenny Miller (!!!) in.

Not sure. Both of those guys were quality players in MLS. Didn't Chumiento have injury issues? I think Miller will do okay.

 

[Judderman]

Top of the Eastern Conference and undefeated at home! YEAH!

 

[shoplifter]

Anyone watching at home catch whether or not Williams was actually offside on that disallowed goal?

 

[user8503492]

Once again the Union lose to a team cause were a team of midgets...god I cant wait till Bakary is ready to play. 7 Red Bull players on the field were taller then our whole team..
We get beat in the air like its are job, plus Macmath seems to suck on crosses...but is amazing when the shots are directed at him.

I got my Season Ticket loyalty points in an auction finally, if all goes well my son will be escorting the MLS All-Stars or Chelsea onto the field this Wed. Fingers crossed, little man will have a once in a life time experince if all goes well.

 

[Askani]

SKC vs Revs is kind of what I expected so far. Revs playing in their half alot looking for passes forward. Getting a couple decent breaks down field. They are really frustrating our midfield. We just can't get a lot going.

I'm waiting for the highlight of that last SKC chance right before half in stoppage time. We had two guys taken down in the box with nothing called. I want the replay before I start bitching too loudly.

Anyone watching at home catch whether or not Williams was actually offside on that disallowed goal?

Watching the highlight. It was super super close. In real time I was like, "Oh yeah, he's Offside". Then when I tried to pause it on the pass, it was a lot closer than the first look. I think it might have been an ok call, but only by the slightest of margins. DeRo took a line into the 6 yard box for the ball while the defender was still moving forward.

 

[Askani]

LMAO!!!

That was the SOFTEST yellow I have ever seen. What a joke.

 

[Askani]

And another shitty yellow. Was it a foul? Yeah. Did it deserve a yellow? Not even close.

 

[Askani]

Wow...nice dive Feilhaber.

EDIT:::::

Ref hasn't stopped blowing his whistle all second half. Slightest contact is called a foul now.

 

[user8503492]

Rumors are swirling as the trade dead-line is coming closer..

'Team matter' keeps Adu off the field for Union
Creative midfielder Freddy Adu did not travel with the club for the road game and it was not due to an injury. After the game, interim head coach John Hackworth did not elaborate on why Adu was left off the roster, only saying it was a “team matter.”

and of course the Shea rumor from another article.

What we also know is that FC Dallas midfielder Brek Shea was not in the Dallas 18 today against Portland

A Brek for Freddy trade would be crazy. I dont think its gonna happen but it would be intresting

 

[Remy]

Rumors are swirling as the trade dead-line is coming closer..

and of course the Shea rumor from another article.

A Brek for Freddy trade would be crazy. I dont think its gonna happen but it would be intresting

Was at the press conference; Hackworth did also say he expected Freddy would be available for the next match. I don't know how much I would read into it.

 

[TheVisualizer]

Freddy was benched because he missed curfew, he was out at Xfinity Live late on Friday night apparently getting ugly chicks phone numbers https://twitter.com/Mari302/status/226525350786637824

nothing more

the only way he gets traded is if it's a Nowak trade AKA for nothing in return, because he has no value. He fucking stinks. If your club only plays once a month maybe Freddy would be a good fit as that's how often he puts together decent performances for the Union

 

[Amibguous Cad]

Posted a thread about the boy scouts thing in OT.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=40151136#post40151136

 

[zedge]

Whitecaps game was a blast! Great atmosphere.

 

[talisayNon]

Tim Cahill?

Why not. Lol

 

[GhaleonQ]

Tim Cahill?

Why not. Lol

That's some good American news after being disappointed by the league for the last few weeks. That said, it'll be rough to watch Everton without him. Few players are as classy.

 

[Remy]

Some meat for you Union fans - Nowak is suing the team, which means the terms of his firing are public. Hmm, this sounds familiar (bold is mine):

1. various material breaches of League Rules (including the League's Collective Bargaining Agreement), including physical confrontations with players and officials during a Team game resulting in a fine and multi-game suspension, interfering with the rights of Team players to contact the players' union with concerns, subjecting Team players to inappropriate hazing activities and engaging in behavior that put the health and safety of Team players at risk.

2. material breaches of the Employment Agreement, including engaging in discussions regarding, and otherwise actively seeking, employment by other professional soccer teams in Europe and making disparaging remarks to third parties regarding Club, its management and its ownership.

3. demonstrating gross negligence, including putting the health and safety of Team players at risk by requiring injured players to participate in strenuous training activities, not allowing players to have water during such activities despite temperatures in excess of 80 degrees, ignoring the advice of the head athletic trainer regarding which players are healthy enough to play in games and participate in training sessions and creating an atmosphere where medical issues should be hid from medical staff and not treated.

4. committing actions that have reflected ill a materially adverse manner on the integrity, reputation and goodwill of Club and the Team (in the eyes of the League, U.S. Soccer, current and potential Team players, sponsors and fans), including the unusually harsh treatment of players described above, actions during Team games that have resulted in fines and suspensions, the multiple breaches of League Rules and a discussion (by you or your agent on your behalf) with the head of U.S. Soccer that was in very poor taste and left a very bad impression with U.S. Soccer.

5. multiple incidents of insubordination with respect to the Club's Chief Executive Officer, including claiming at one point (in direct contradiction to the terms of the Employment Agreement) that he does not report to the Club's Chief Executive Officer.

6. various material breaches of Team Rules, including creating a hostile work environment and culture of fear for Team players and other front office employees by orally berating and physically intimidating fellow employees.

 

[platypotamus]

Dude sounds like an asshole

 

[TheVisualizer]

Some meat for you Union fans - Nowak is suing the team, which means the terms of his firing are public. Hmm, this sounds familiar (bold is mine):

as a fan of the club since it's inception, I wouldn't doubt that all of those points are true

pretty much all of them can be proven, as the players other than Carroll and Adu will probably gladly lineup to bury him

 

[Joe]

Anyone in NYC ever take the train to red bull arena?

I need to get from the arena to Penn Station tomorrow for a game and I'm nervous lol

 

[Remy]

Anyone in NYC ever take the train to red bull arena?

I need to get from the arena to Penn Station tomorrow for a game and I'm nervous lol

All the time.

I assume you mean Penn Station in NYC and not Penn Station in Newark. Your options are:

1) Take the PATH from Harrison, transfer at Journal Square to the Hoboken/33rd St train, get off at 33rd St and walk the 1-2 blocks over to Penn Station.
2) Walk over to Newark Penn Station and take a NJ Transit commuter train to NYC's Penn Station.

And if you're wondering about the other way around just reverse the directions.

 

[user8503492]

Well, I was at the ASG this week. Was an amazing time!

Got to meet a bunch of Union players, Bill Hamid, Wondo, plus said hi to Fernando Torres.
Didnt get any autographs, not really my thing, my wife and kid did but I just enjoy saying hi and giving a handshake.

Heres some pics I took.

My fave pics tho are these

I started clicking pics as Eddie was making the run in the 91st, and wouldnt you know it...HE SCORED!! lol

Was a great time, truely an experience me and my fam will never forget

 

[B-Dubs]

Well, I was at the ASG this week. Was an amazing time!

Got to meet a bunch of Union players, Bill Hamid, Wondo, plus said hi to Fernando Torres.
Didnt get any autographs, not really my thing, my wife and kid did but I just enjoy saying hi and giving a handshake.

Heres some pics I took.



My fave pics tho are these



I started clicking pics as Eddie was making the run in the 91st, and wouldnt you know it...HE SCORED!! lol

Was a great time, truely an experience me and my fam will never forget

That is awesome, so jealous.