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[NobleGreenBeast]

Well that escalated quickly. You cannot really ask for a better start if you are the La Galaxy.

 

[NoRéN]

Colorado setting league records.

 

[GSG Flash]

Just got caught up on the whole Defoe fiasco. If he leaves, my motivation to keep watching TFC games drops to an all time low, I was legitimately excited to see what the team could do with a star striker like him in the next 4 seasons(including the current one).

Wouldn't be surprised to see Bradley jump ship either if Defoe leaves.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Galaxy have looked flat for the last fifteen minutes, they don't seem to have figured out that Alan Gordon is dead after 45 minutes.

And minutes after replacing him they score again.

14 goals for Zardes, he's wasteful at times but that should certainly be enough for a Jan Camp.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Donovan with two goals and two assists now up to 131 career assists, 4 behind Ralston. He'd have broken it tonight if Keane was playing...

 

[B-Dubs]

Donovan with two goals and two assists now up to 131 career assists, 4 behind Ralston. He'd have broken it tonight if Keane was playing...

Dear lord, he is going to blow that record away at the rate he's been going. He absolutely deserves it but still, I figured he'd have a tougher time of it.

 

[NoRéN]

Dear lord, he is going to blow that record away at the rate he's been going. He absolutely deserves it but still, I figured he'd have a tougher time of it.

I'll show you 'not good enough'
-Landon Donovan

 

[NoRéN]

LA Galaxy family mourning the loss of Luca DeLaGarza

 

[B-Dubs]

I'll show you 'not good enough'
-Landon Donovan

Klinsmann may not say it in public, but he's probably kicking himself over that decision not to bring Donovan.

 

[Clydefrog]

well colorado just bent over

 

[The Culture Vulture]

Grand opening Grand closing.

Good job Nasco.

Well at least has the record for fastest red card given in MLS history.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

If any Red Bulls bro is going to the match tonight and doesn't want the shirt they're giving away (pick a medium!), let me know. I'm willing to pay. Unfortunately, I can't make it out there but I really wanted that shirt.

 

[xbhaskarx]

TFC is a disaster, I don't see how they make the playoffs unless it's as the fifth seed.

 

[ZZMitch]

Toronto sports is the saddest of stories

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Alright alright alright up 2 nil. Aw yiss

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Ronalidinho signed with LigaMX (Queratero to be exact). Wonder if MLS had any chance at him?

 

[xbhaskarx]

^ we know NYRB met with him and wasn't interested, I'm guessing none of the MLS teams in cities he was interested in thought he was worth the kind of money he was asking for...


The Colombia vs Brazil friendly in Florida:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/09/05/4330993/neymar-lifts-brazil-to-win-at.html

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Mucho important wins right there against Toronto. Get hype

 

[TheVisualizer]

Mucho important wins right there against Toronto. Get hype

Yea Union are playing well heading into the US Open Cup Final. It's going to be real interesting what kind of lineup is out there next Sat against PCNY at home with the Final 3 days later. Curtain didn't rest anyone in the game a few days prior to the Dallas Open Cup game that the Union eeked out in the shootout.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Charlotte Soccer Fans Hoping for MLS Expansion Franchise

CHARLOTTE — For professional soccer fans, the pitch at Charlotte's Memorial Stadium is a field of dreams of sorts.

Many hope that the stadium, which is now undergoing heavy renovations, will one day be the home of a Major League Soccer expansion franchise.

"In the next 15 years, I think MLS bringing in a club here is definitely a possibility," said Zach Hall, editor of Crown Town Soccer.

Some sources say a group led by Lacrosse's Charlotte Hounds President Jim McPhilliamy plans to purchase the Queen City's current USL Pro Soccer Team, the Charlotte Eagles. A formal announcement is scheduled for Sept. 17.

"This new ownership group is bringing in new capital," Hall said. "They're bringing in new corporate partners. They are are going to bring in a fresh face, a fresh look, on the field."

McPhilliamy said Wednesday that bringing Major League Soccer to Charlotte is a major goal.

In a statement, an MLS spokesperson said: "We have witnessed the tremendous crowds for international soccer events in Charlotte—including the Mexico vs. Iceland game managed by our marketing arm in 2010—and we will continue to monitor the market."

 

[ActStriker]

It kinda bugs me how NBC uses the small version of their scoreboard for EPL matches, but their regular size one for MLS

 

[sazabirules]

I had no idea Ballouchy was still playing.

 

[Esch]

god dammit sporting

 

[Osorio]

Ref and Robles got us that win. That whole first half u was waiting for the hammer to drop but it never came

 

[Esch]

Ref and Robles got us that win. That whole first half u was waiting for the hammer to drop but it never came

Yep... Well and I'd say Dwyer really didn't capitalize on his chances. Henry and BWP link up too well

Enjoyable game overall though

 

[Osorio]

Yep... Well and I'd say Dwyer really didn't capitalize on his chances. Henry and BWP link up too well

Enjoyable game overall though

The high press was nerve wracking but I'd say we match well against KC because we're pretty fucking nasty on the counter.

I feel that games we control in possession are the ones we tend to lose more often than not.

 

[Esch]

Dom had that one amaaazing goal but overall team just isn't putting it together the way they should. Bit of a slump right now, need em to snap out of it . Overall though I'd say they're getting back to form with this last game, but not where it needs to be.

I can't lie i'm shook to watch us take on Chivas

 

[Osorio]

Wednesday is going to be so fucking massive it's making me nervous already.

So sad that it's a midweek game, I want a larger crowd for a game of this magnitude.

Either way the 12-15k that will make it out will bring the noise.

Then, Philly away? Shit, what a month!

Believe in the 4-3-3 y'all

 

[ActStriker]

Hoping for a Revs beatdown of the Fire to make today salvageable.

 

[ActStriker]

Revs starting XI:

Starting XI: Shuttleworth; Barnes, Goncalves (c), Soares, Farrell; Caldwell; Fagundez, Nguyen, Jones, Rowe; Mullins #NERevs #NEvCHI

Jermaine starting up this time.

 

[Cornballer]

This Quakes-Timbers game is crazy. Not sure why they left Wondo unmarked on that cross.

EDIT: Welp, that lead didn't last long.

 

[Dartastic]

This Quakes-Timbers game is crazy. Not sure why they left Wondo unmarked on that cross.

EDIT: Welp, that lead didn't last long.

This was quite possibly one of the most frustrating games of the year. Jesus. What a mess. Kah needs to go at the end of this season. Our defense, man... Ughhhhhhhhh.

 

[ATF487]

Revs lucky to not be down by two, despite generally looking like the better team in midfield.

Jones almost pulled a Gerrard there

 

[ZZMitch]

Revs lucky to not be down by two, despite generally looking like the better team in midfield.

Jones almost pulled a Gerrard there

Diegoalllllll

 

[ActStriker]

dat Jones
dat pass
dat Davies

 

[xbhaskarx]

Revs are back to being one of the most fun teams to watch, just like last season. No team is in the same league as the Galaxy right now, though...

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Yea Union are playing well heading into the US Open Cup Final. It's going to be real interesting what kind of lineup is out there next Sat against PCNY at home with the Final 3 days later. Curtain didn't rest anyone in the game a few days prior to the Dallas Open Cup game that the Union eeked out in the shootout.

I wanna beat NY but I also want to win a trophy (before ny does too!) so I think I would prefer to sit some guys so they are fresh. M'Bolhi will (hopefully) be back though so he's hopefully going to start against Seattle.

 

[xbhaskarx]

I also want to win a trophy (before ny does too!)

Too late, unless you mean NY City.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Too late, unless you mean NY City.

well outside of the supporters shield at least. I want an MLS Cup or Open Cup before the energy drinks get one.

but yes I would like to beat ny city too.

 

[B-Dubs]

Too late, unless you mean NY City.

I don't think the Red Bulls have won the MLS Cup yet, we've come close though.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

I don't think the Red Bulls have won the MLS Cup yet, we've come close though.

they have a supporters' shield which counts as a 'trophy', so they do indeed have one, but not an actual championship, which I should have said instead.

 

[Osorio]

they have a supporters' shield which counts as a 'trophy', so they do indeed have one, but not an actual championship, which I should have said instead.

Supporter's Shield is way more of a championship than the Open Cup

For damn sure.

 

[Cornballer]

- Sciaretta for ASN: U.S. Midfield Trio Enjoyed Mixing It Up in Prague

Jurgen Klinsmann asked his starting midfield trio—Mix Diskerud, Joe Corona, and Alejandro Bedoya—to play aggressive soccer and still be responsible defenders. Brian Sciaretta spoke to them in Prague.

 

[Esch]

Pretty much the best goal celebration ever.

 

[Cornballer]

- ASN Interview: U.S. Call-Up Has Jordan Morris Dreaming Big

The 19-year-old Stanford sophomore didn't get to play in last week's friendly against the Czech Republic, but the fact that he made the U.S. roster in the first place is an indication of his lofty talent.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Armchair Analyst: The Jermaine Jones Experience, LA Galaxy's greatness & other Week 26 thoughts

2. Just how great are the Galaxy?

Right now, after their 6-0 assassination of the Colorado Rapids on Friday night, LA's goal differential is at +27. In MLS history, only two teams have ever finished better than that: the 2012 Quakes (+29) and '98 Galaxy (+41).

Their goal differential is +14 in their last four games. The only goal they've given up in that span is an own goal. They've won five in a row, are 7-1-1 in their last nine, 10-2-2 in their last 14 and 12-2-4 in their last 18.

Their goals per game is 2.08, which would be the second-best mark of any MLS team since 2001 ('12 Quakes were 2.11). Their goals against of 1.04 is best in the league.

They have a chance to become the first team since the '05 Quakes to average over 2 ppg. They have a chance to become the first team since those high-scoring '98 Galaxy to win 20 regular-season games.

They create the most chances and the most "big" chances by MILES, they attempt the most passes in the attacking half of the field and they complete them at a higher clip than anybody else in the league:

My vote for "Best MLS Team in League History" goes to the 2011 Galaxy, who won the Supporters' Shield/MLS Cup double with a +20 regular season goal differential. The only other team to do that were the '99 D.C. United bunch.

If the 2014 Galaxy keep it up, they'll be the new owners of the top spot in my own, personal, all-time MLS power rankings.

Of course that's a significant "if." They've got Seattle twice and FC Dallas twice in the last eight weeks of the season.

It's just about time to see how tight the Western Conference race really is.

They should just hand the MLS Cup to the team that wins the West...

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Supporter's Shield is way more of a championship than the Open Cup

For damn sure.

if you say so. having the best record and not winning anything but getting the "you had the best record" award seems to be a "thanks for participating" award.

 

[Nesotenso]

- ASN Interview: U.S. Call-Up Has Jordan Morris Dreaming Big

Hope he becomes a professional next season.

 

[Osorio]

if you say so. having the best record and not winning anything but getting the "you had the best record" award seems to be a "thanks for participating" award.

Regular season championship. 34 games across several months. If it was a thanks for participating award everyone would get one.

Open Cup is at most 7 wins mostly against reserve squads until maybe the semi-finals

I know y'all want to keep your stupid no cups song but to feel more accomplished because y'all have an open cup would be laughable.

 

[xbhaskarx]

MLS Cup >> Supporters Shield >>>>>>>>> US Open Cup