This was the first time that I thought he had a performance that warranted the hype. Before that, he had flashes of brilliance but was mostly quiet. Hopefully this is the start of a good run of performances for him.
MLS 2020 Season
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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TFC get a younger left back to compete against Morrow. Maybe this means that Laryea's getting pushed higher up?
Seems he played LB and RB last season. Could be depth for both sides.
I haven’t been able to watch the last few matches due to the time zone difference and being busy. How have they been playing?
They've struggled to assert themselves in matches. They have the quality to create chances and threaten the opposition, but it's mostly down to individual quality. Jozy has been poor up front for the most part, and we lack players who'll make runs past the defensive line. As a result, both Vancouver and Montreal would have an easier time shutting us down. Defensively, we've been poor at set pieces with almost all of our recent goals conceded via free/corner kicks.
Our team struggles to be an attacking threat without players like Endoh and Akinola in the wider areas. We've had Pozuelo and Piatti interchanging on the right wing whilst Osorio played on the left in the majority of the matches. This has left us with just Jozy as a threat in the box whilst the rest of the players wait for the ball to come to their feet. I'm surprised that Endoh, Gallardo and Shaffelburg aren't getting more minutes given that they offer that directness out wide. Laryea was not too bad as a left winger in our last match, but even he struggled without players to aim for in the box.
I think I just saw the best goal that Toronto FC has scored this season.
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Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere yet.
Great stuff by Donovan.
Absolutely great response from him and his team. The opposition manager made himself look a huge cnut though.
This. His attempt at a cover up for his actions/words used are equally pathetic. Should be relieved of his duties.
San Diego were also involved in a similar incident last week. Javier Ontiveros of LA Galaxy II said a racial slur to Elijah Martin of San Diego. Not everyone caught on to it, so the match continued until the end. The final result was 1-1, but after learning about the incident, San Diego forfeited the match in support of Elijah Martin. Their reason was that they didn't want to be a contribute to a match where a racial slur was thrown out without any consequence.
Ontiveros received a 5-match suspension from the USL soon after. For their match against Phoenix Rising, San Diego came together with their opponents to plan on a stoppage at the 71st minute. They would then come together and hold up a banner to encourage people to speak up and act against incidents like last week (and worse). For a Rising player to then throw a homophobic slur and the head coach to then dismiss it as not a big deal is a big kick in the nuts to San Diego.
Higuain gets his first MLS goal.
any of you see the young 17 year old sub for NYRB goal against TFC with his left peg, such a sweet strike by Caden Clark, I believe that's 2 in 2 for him. With the red bull connection I wonder how long, if he keeps this type of play up, before connections to RB Leipzig start to appear. Good to see young talent coming through in mls.
Reports are it’s already agreed in his contract he’ll go to Leipzig. It’s the whole reason he joined NYRB.
makes sense, I just wasn't sure how it was going to work as there is that other RB team in Austria as well.
I think the plan for the Americans is to use NYRB like Salzburg, they’re probably a similar enough level. And since Americans can’t come to Europe until 18 they’ll already be playing senior for NYRB and may as well do their time there and just skip over Salzburg and straight to Leipzig like Tyler Adams.
Yeah, it wouldn't surprise me if he also heads out to Leipzig eventually. He has shown great technique so far, and Leipzig would refine his game even further.
EDIT: Caden Clark's goal for those who haven't seen it:
EDIT: Caden Clark's goal for those who haven't seen it:
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just read report from New Eng v Montreal game, was a bit shocked to see Alexander Buttner plays for New Eng, now there's a blast form the past. Did not know he'd made it over to mls.
Brendan Aaronson will work under Jesse Marsch at RB Salzburg.
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Layrea had George Bello dancing here:
I've been watching some games. Yesterday seattle vs san jose was interesting tactical clash. And jackson yueill seems like a nice prospect
This whole supporters shield drama has been laughably embarrassing. I didn’t even know this committee existed 
I just saw the recent news. Yeah, this whole thing has been unnecessary. At least you now know about this committee, though.This whole supporters shield drama has been laughably embarrassing. I didn’t even know this committee existed
How good is Diego Rossi?
Watched him a couple of times this season and on both occasions he's been incredible. Anyone followed him more closely?
Watched him a couple of times this season and on both occasions he's been incredible. Anyone followed him more closely?
Anyone watching this crazy CONCACAF champions league game between Club America and LAFC?
To the Caf ATL UTD contingent: how are we feeling about Heinze?
In the context of my Manchester United fandom which predates MLS as a whole, I still hate him forever for trying to leave to join Liverpool. As a manager, he seems like a return to what made us successful in MLS, even if he’s not an exact Tata clone. I have high hopes, but the squad definitely needs work.
In the context of my Manchester United fandom which predates MLS as a whole, I still hate him forever for trying to leave to join Liverpool. As a manager, he seems like a return to what made us successful in MLS, even if he’s not an exact Tata clone. I have high hopes, but the squad definitely needs work.
Will watch his progress. Do well there and I think we will see him in Europe next