No one else into this?
Chicago vs NYC on Sky Sports 1 now. Hugely entertaining!
ps. Cumon Toronto FC!!
Chicago vs NYC on Sky Sports 1 now. Hugely entertaining!
ps. Cumon Toronto FC!!
Of the 10 matches being played today only 2 are on readily accessible networks, ESPN and Fox Sports. Hard to grow the league if only limited number of people can watch the league.
oh, what network are they on there?
4-2 NYCFC, Chicago have had 3 pens turned down, NYCFC should be down to 9 men.
Fagundez has the Revs in the lead, kinda surprised no European clubs seem to have eyes on him, guess he'd struggle to get a work permit.
Toronto win 2-0!
Looks like someone pissed on the Columbus shirts.
Are you going to the first home game of the season? Can we get a Caf group together for it?
Also, how did our defence perform? Is it better than before? Are there signs that it wouldn't as leaky as it was last season?
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Had an exam so missed the match today, nice to see we kicked it of with a win. Oso looks to finally be playing at CM with the new 433.
Cyle Larin bagged himself a goal and an assist too.
Cyle Larin bagged himself a goal and an assist too.
Yup, that's a big plus for me. Vanney learned his lessons from last seasons and seems to have built an improved team. The defence still seems to have spells of shakiness, but I think we look more secure at the back than we did before.
I tried to watch LA Galaxy last night, 3am uk time kick off and a quick look at liveonsat told me the only station in the world broadcasting that game was Abu Dhabi sports, even finding a stream for that is rough going.
I'd love to (but am a Londoner). My missus is from Toronto, hence the affiliation.
If/when I emigrate to Toronto we should totally do that!
Defence was ace apparently, based on match reports, I didn't see the game...wasn't on TV (NYC was)
I didn't realise that De Jong had joined LA Galaxy. They have a very good squad.
booooooo
When does he get citizenship? Or is he already available for the USMNT?
Has citizenship, been in the US since he was 5, but he's declared for Uruguay.
He hasn't appeared for them yet has he?
No, just the under 20's, I guess that means he has the option to change his mind later on.
Would be nice, I think Nagbe would be the better fit for the national team though.
Could you not find a stream? Every match is televised here so there should be streams, although probably of shit quality.Defence was ace apparently, based on match reports, I didn't see the game...wasn't on TV (NYC was)
If they keep developing well, I can't see why both wouldn't fit well, they're quite versatile guys.
Jack Barmby on loan to the Timbers for a year...
http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2016/03/portland_timbers_sign_winger.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/index.ssf/2016/03/portland_timbers_sign_winger.html
Watched the Portland Timbers game yesterday and it was pretty entertaining. The geezer pulling out a chainsaw and cutting a bit of a tree when they scored was a bit surreal though.
Timber Joey, I love it, something unique and American.
The scorer keeps the round of timber, btw, and one is cut for the goalie should they keep a clean sheet.
NYCFC vs. TFC's going to start soon, and here are the lineups.
I'm kind of doubting the decision to field Osorio in a wide role, but I guess he's more familiar with that than Delgado. Still, though, I'd prefer Osorio in midfield as his passing and control from there is better than Marky, IMO, and Marky would be better in a more free role, IMO. I look forward to watching Endoh for the first time after some rave reviews from his performance in the first match of the season.
Will Johnson is another one I look forward to. He's really fixed our midfield problem defensively from what I've heard, adding more energy to the team than Cheyrou. Morrow at right back is still annoying, but I guess Vanney's stubborn about that, so that might not change for some time. At least we're not using Jackson there, so that's something.
Looking at NYCFC, our midfield should dominate theirs. We have more energy in our team, so we really should take control of match. Giovinco, Endoh, and Osorio should fare well against that back 3 particularly with Marky drifting around as well causing havoc. Villa will be a concern, of course, but as long as we keep the ball away from them, we should be good.
I'm kind of doubting the decision to field Osorio in a wide role, but I guess he's more familiar with that than Delgado. Still, though, I'd prefer Osorio in midfield as his passing and control from there is better than Marky, IMO, and Marky would be better in a more free role, IMO. I look forward to watching Endoh for the first time after some rave reviews from his performance in the first match of the season.
Will Johnson is another one I look forward to. He's really fixed our midfield problem defensively from what I've heard, adding more energy to the team than Cheyrou. Morrow at right back is still annoying, but I guess Vanney's stubborn about that, so that might not change for some time. At least we're not using Jackson there, so that's something.
Looking at NYCFC, our midfield should dominate theirs. We have more energy in our team, so we really should take control of match. Giovinco, Endoh, and Osorio should fare well against that back 3 particularly with Marky drifting around as well causing havoc. Villa will be a concern, of course, but as long as we keep the ball away from them, we should be good.
Looks like Morrow's playing at left back here, so that's a relief.
how do you rate Bradley?
Delgado's been invisible in our midfield so far. I'd prefer Osorio in that midfield role to get more control over the match.
He's a good box-to-box midfielder who's good at supporting the attack and defence. He's no good at being the anchor man or attacking midfielder, but as a box-to-box midfielder, he provides energy, bite, and good-enough passing to facilitate attacks and get the dangerous players involved. He does make good runs forward as well as a box-to-box midfielder.
I don't know why Vanney's playing him as the deepest midfielder when he's so poor positionally. It's like playing Gerrard as the deepest midfielder: it's quite risky. He's gotten dragged around way too easily today against NYCFC, letting Villa and Diskerud get open too often. I'd prefer if he switches the role with Will Johnson and get forward more often because Will's been too poor on the ball.
Delgado and Johnson in midfield have disappointed me. Both have played the long ball way too often and quickly with no control or patience in their game. Giovinco, Endoh, and Osorio have gotten little time on the ball because of Johnson and Delgado.
We really need to fix up our midfield. Get Bradley into Johnson's role. Make Johnson the anchor man, or get Cheyrou in for him. Get Delgado out and bring in Babbouli for him to play on the left wing whilst Osorio plays in midfield.
By the way, @limerickcitykid, what do you know about Jordan Hamilton? How talented is he? Can he be useful for us this season, or should we be more patient with him?
We really need to fix up our midfield. Get Bradley into Johnson's role. Make Johnson the anchor man, or get Cheyrou in for him. Get Delgado out and bring in Babbouli for him to play on the left wing whilst Osorio plays in midfield.
By the way, @limerickcitykid, what do you know about Jordan Hamilton? How talented is he? Can he be useful for us this season, or should we be more patient with him?
We're still in this thanks to the goal just before HT.
Cumon Trrrrono!
Cumon Trrrrono!
ps. Podolski linked to TorontoFC
Oh, and screw Villa for that stupid handball goal. And seeing Vieira on the touchline just makes me really want to see NYCFC get beaten; I won't stand for that fool getting a win over us.
Cheers, was thinking he was way too much of a hound dog to sit as a holding mid.
Someone get that referee some glasses. I can't believe he's being so lenient with NYCFC. He's probably blinded by the shiny names in their team.
Osorio's done such a good job at winning the ball in the exact same area where Delgado should be. Why isn't Osorio playing in midfield? Vanney, why do you baffle me so?
We're not going to win this game. The referee's trying too hard to make sure NYCFC wins.
tedious as feck
Looks like Vanney has changed to a diamond setup and looking to purely play on the counter by the looks of things. Yet another strange decision...