Delicious Waffles
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Red Membership package came! I won't spoil it for the rest of Red Bull GAF but it's pretty sweet. Got something extra.
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American Soccer |OT2| Party Like It's 1999.
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The sleeves look weird. Like they are made out of velvet or something.
I'll get in on that.
Cornballer
Member
Got my tickets for the US-Honduras qualifier in San Jose via the US Soccer lottery. Seems like they were having trouble selling them since they offered up to a lot of different groups. I'll be curious to see how the sales go.
Cornballer
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San Jose Earthquakes Season Preview:
Key additions: Danny Hoesen (ST), Jahmir Hyka (A-mid), Florian Jungwirth (CB), Marco Ureña (ST), Nick Lima (RB)
Key departures: Alberto Quintero (was on loan), Clarence Goodson (medical issues), Innocent Emeghara (former DP, waived), Henok Goitom (former DP, waived)
Projected Lineup: Bingham; Lima, Bernardez, Jungwirth, Francis; Godoy, Alashe; Dawkins, Hyka; Hoesen, Wondolowski
Contributors off the bench: Thompson, Ceren, Yueill, Salinas, Ureña
Best case scenario: With the backline stabilized, the Quakes' defense continues their stingy ways while the new additions up top (mainly Hoesen and Hyka) provide a little more scoring punch than the anemic offenses of the past few seasons. The Quakes remain in contention until the Summer transfer window where they splash the cash on 2-3 DPs and ride a win streak into the playoffs.
Worst case scenario: Despite the reinforcements, the Quakes still can't score and play to a number of 1-0 losses and 0-0 draws. They're out of contention by the Summer and Kinnear is fired. They don't make the playoffs.
Summary: There were a number of moves made late this preseason to try and bolster the offense, but the Quakes managed to keep those signings all in the non-DP category, so they still have 3 spots available. As always, Kinnear's team will be tight on defense, but the ever-present question is whether they have enough firepower to win some games. Hard to say at this point. The addition of the new, forward thinking GM Jesse Fioranelli has made fans slightly more optimistic, and some of the younger players (Thompson, Yueill, Lima) will hopefully get some time this year. We'll see...
Key additions: Danny Hoesen (ST), Jahmir Hyka (A-mid), Florian Jungwirth (CB), Marco Ureña (ST), Nick Lima (RB)
Key departures: Alberto Quintero (was on loan), Clarence Goodson (medical issues), Innocent Emeghara (former DP, waived), Henok Goitom (former DP, waived)
Projected Lineup: Bingham; Lima, Bernardez, Jungwirth, Francis; Godoy, Alashe; Dawkins, Hyka; Hoesen, Wondolowski
Contributors off the bench: Thompson, Ceren, Yueill, Salinas, Ureña
Best case scenario: With the backline stabilized, the Quakes' defense continues their stingy ways while the new additions up top (mainly Hoesen and Hyka) provide a little more scoring punch than the anemic offenses of the past few seasons. The Quakes remain in contention until the Summer transfer window where they splash the cash on 2-3 DPs and ride a win streak into the playoffs.
Worst case scenario: Despite the reinforcements, the Quakes still can't score and play to a number of 1-0 losses and 0-0 draws. They're out of contention by the Summer and Kinnear is fired. They don't make the playoffs.
Summary: There were a number of moves made late this preseason to try and bolster the offense, but the Quakes managed to keep those signings all in the non-DP category, so they still have 3 spots available. As always, Kinnear's team will be tight on defense, but the ever-present question is whether they have enough firepower to win some games. Hard to say at this point. The addition of the new, forward thinking GM Jesse Fioranelli has made fans slightly more optimistic, and some of the younger players (Thompson, Yueill, Lima) will hopefully get some time this year. We'll see...
Come on bro, what's in the box? I'm going back to school and can't afford to spend on season tickets.
Dr Campino
Member
Yeah, I'll do one for TFC this weekend.
Dr Campino
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And another! Dallas is putting a hurting on Arabe Unido. Beautiful.
Edit: Make it 4-0!
Holy shit at both of Acosta's goals. 😱😱😱
https://streamable.com/bvimr
https://streamable.com/6ts2e
https://streamable.com/bvimr
https://streamable.com/6ts2e
Yoooooo. All these Preseason games are fucking my Fantasy Team selection up. Glad there is unlimited xfers this season cause... gat damn.
Edit: Speaking of which. This where I am at rn. I am going with Jozy and Lord Mullins. Jozy's Paper Mache hammys be damned. He was so damn good leading TFC to MLS Cup. I believe. Josef is going to be in the running for the Golden Boot this year along with these two fine gentlemen.
My MF is Lead by DV8. He's one of the best human beings, period. I had mostly a cf97 line up to start out with, but. I mean. ... The way they designed the fantasy league this season basically makes it to where you should stack home team players every week. No more planning ahead for weeks at a time (Which takes a lot of the fun out of it for me)
Dr Campino
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Oh, we posting fantasy lineups now? In that case...
I think it's a solid backline, some good midfield creativity and then Giovinco plus I expect Oduro and Solignac to knock in a few.
I think it's a solid backline, some good midfield creativity and then Giovinco plus I expect Oduro and Solignac to knock in a few.
If Jozy continues to play like he did after coming back from injury last year, and can stay healthy for the whole season, he might be able to make a run at the goal scoring record. Especially considering the extra creative talent TFC got for it's midfield.
EDIT: Oh, it's that time of year? Here's what I've got, might give it a once over before the first games.
Delicious Waffles
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Box itself was in a really nice carrying bag. Inside was your ticket in an envelope, the book with all the membership info, and lanyard. Under that was the scarf and training jersey.
Here's some pics someone posted - http://imgur.com/a/A7Xxu
Also, I need to get my fantasy team set up.
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Crew SC partners with Acura in historic sponsorship agreement
Both Kits look really good. The black one is at the link. MLS Sponsorship has been moving on up. Thankfully. Now get rid of Advocare, Herbalife, and
Redbull 
Delicious Waffles
Member
I like the yellow with the little bit of black. So nice.
ActStriker
Member
Their new kit looks so good.
Sounders reportedly signing Keisuke Honda. wtf
Sounders reportedly signing Keisuke Honda. wtf
Cornballer
Member
LAFC or LAG. Can't see them having him go anywhere else.
TFCGAF, the league just posted this: Jozy Altidore 2016 MLS Goals & Highlights
Dr Campino
Member
That Columbus shirt is incredible.
Saw that earlier. What a beast, I hope he keeps it up this year.
Delicious Waffles
Member
Such technique. It was like the ball was an extension of his body.
TFC v cf97 Live Youtube stream presented by the Rowdies.
We are killing them in St. Pete. 3 - 0 in the first 45' Our attack is so good. That Juninho rocket. David is able to find links more frequently as a result of more possession. Dax isn't taking anyone's shit. Our counter attack is lethal.
Considering this is TFC's starting side that has remained (I believe) the same as all of last season, I am allowing myself to be optimistic about our play continuing on into the regular season.
Edit: This homer announcer just said "pep gaurdoli"
Stahp.
E2: Tosaint Ricketts just scored on a pk. Announcer called him: "Tu Saint Ricketts" 4 - 1 now.
We are killing them in St. Pete. 3 - 0 in the first 45' Our attack is so good. That Juninho rocket. David is able to find links more frequently as a result of more possession. Dax isn't taking anyone's shit. Our counter attack is lethal.
Considering this is TFC's starting side that has remained (I believe) the same as all of last season, I am allowing myself to be optimistic about our play continuing on into the regular season.
Edit: This homer announcer just said "pep gaurdoli"
Stahp.
E2: Tosaint Ricketts just scored on a pk. Announcer called him: "Tu Saint Ricketts" 4 - 1 now.
Orlando has traded Brek Shea to the Whitecaps in exchange for Giles Barnes.
...I'm more than okay with this. Shea's size brings something new to the table, and he's a lot cheaper than Barnes, which will free up space for, hopefully, Atiba Hutchinson or another high paid DP to come in.
...I'm more than okay with this. Shea's size brings something new to the table, and he's a lot cheaper than Barnes, which will free up space for, hopefully, Atiba Hutchinson or another high paid DP to come in.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
gaurdoli guardoli give me the formationoli
Big move. Wonder how Shea is going to take it.
makingmusic476
Member
How much do you think FC Dallas' terrible ticket sales have to do with their stadium's location?
100%.
Mauro Rosales is coming back to Vancouver.
Source: https://twitter.com/whitecapsfc/status/836297351601893377
YES YES YES.
One of the classiest guys ever.
Source: https://twitter.com/whitecapsfc/status/836297351601893377
YES YES YES.
One of the classiest guys ever.
AnotherDayAnotherDollar
Banned
Makes you wonder when Orlando (I know the stadium just got built), Portland, Kansas City, San Jose will exand their stadium's capacity.
I honestly don't want us to bid regardless, unless the rules are more transparent. I feel we should have clearly gotten 2022 and corruption got in the way.
GhostWriter24
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A USA player had a lone breakaway that should have made it 2-0 in the 86th/87th but he ran straight into the goalkeeper.
Dr Campino
Member
Better late than never!
Toronto FC Season Preview:
Key additions: Victor Vazquez (Att. Mid.), Chris Mavinga (LB/CB), Sergio Camargo (Mid, HGP), Brandon Aubrey (Def., Superdraft)
Key departures: Will Johnson (free agency to OCSC), Josh Williams (contract expired, went in Re-Entry Draft), Mark Bloom (traded to Atlanta United for Clint Irwin, who was taken in the Expansion Draft)
Projected Lineup: Irwin; Morrow, Zavaleta, Moor, Hagglund, Beitashour; Bradley, Vazquez, Cooper; Giovinco, Altidore
Contributors off the bench: Cheyrou, Endoh, Delgado, Osorio, Ricketts
Best case scenario: MLS Cup champions. We were *THIS* close in 2016, and with the roster largely the same, there's no reason why we shouldn't seriously compete for the Supporter's Shield, Canadian Championship and MLS Cup, the domestic treble.
Worst case scenario: Injuries hit us where it counts, in guys like Giovinco and Altidore, who were both hurt for decent periods last year. It's hard to go from finishing like that to have to count on Jordan Hamilton and Tosaint Ricketts, but both have had flashes of brilliance. Alternately, our older legs in the defense catch up, making life difficult for the young guys in backup.
Summary: We should've won it all last year, and this is absolutely our year. We've reloaded and added some more veteran attacking creativity in the midfield in Vazquez and shored up the backline with Mavinga. It'll help not having to constantly rely on Giovinco, and we should be even more of a nightmare for opponents, especially if guys like Altidore keep a form similar to late last year, where Jozy was pure fire.
Toronto FC Season Preview:
Key additions: Victor Vazquez (Att. Mid.), Chris Mavinga (LB/CB), Sergio Camargo (Mid, HGP), Brandon Aubrey (Def., Superdraft)
Key departures: Will Johnson (free agency to OCSC), Josh Williams (contract expired, went in Re-Entry Draft), Mark Bloom (traded to Atlanta United for Clint Irwin, who was taken in the Expansion Draft)
Projected Lineup: Irwin; Morrow, Zavaleta, Moor, Hagglund, Beitashour; Bradley, Vazquez, Cooper; Giovinco, Altidore
Contributors off the bench: Cheyrou, Endoh, Delgado, Osorio, Ricketts
Best case scenario: MLS Cup champions. We were *THIS* close in 2016, and with the roster largely the same, there's no reason why we shouldn't seriously compete for the Supporter's Shield, Canadian Championship and MLS Cup, the domestic treble.
Worst case scenario: Injuries hit us where it counts, in guys like Giovinco and Altidore, who were both hurt for decent periods last year. It's hard to go from finishing like that to have to count on Jordan Hamilton and Tosaint Ricketts, but both have had flashes of brilliance. Alternately, our older legs in the defense catch up, making life difficult for the young guys in backup.
Summary: We should've won it all last year, and this is absolutely our year. We've reloaded and added some more veteran attacking creativity in the midfield in Vazquez and shored up the backline with Mavinga. It'll help not having to constantly rely on Giovinco, and we should be even more of a nightmare for opponents, especially if guys like Altidore keep a form similar to late last year, where Jozy was pure fire.
Delicious Waffles
Member
Agreed. However, I'd include:
Damn, I keep trying to block those armpit lasers out. The fuck were they thinking with those? That jersey is just getting way too busy.
Cornballer
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- ESPNFC: Major League Soccer encouraging investment in Homegrown Players (new roster rules for 2017)
Cornballer
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SuperSonic1305
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Problem is we also have Champions League games this year.
Group stage got retooled, MLS and Liga MX sides get an automatic bye to the knockout stages next February. So no one has to worry about the Champions League during a run to the play-offs.
Go watch this. It's so damn good: MLS Black History Month Roundtable
Jozy is such a good dude. My god.
Jozy is such a good dude. My god.