MLS Thread: Enter Zlatan

[sabremike]

Google their roster.

But they by far gave us the toughest challenge we've faced all season. They looked far better than their roster would indicate. Some of that admittedly may have to do with the altitude hampering our press but I haven't seen any other team pin us back in our own end like they did.

 

[Gecklund]

Google their roster.

It's not all about roster. Manchester United would be wrecking everyone and scoring 5 goals a game if that were the case.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

It's not all about roster. Manchester United would be wrecking everyone and scoring 5 goals a game if that were the case.

Even more so with MLS, but thats a bad roster that doesn't get results either. Other than one season, they've been one of the worst teams in MLS for years.

 

[JWK]

I mean, part of the reason roster sucks so bad this year is because of injuries, especially to Hairston and Ford. They didn’t have Badji last night as well, not to mention the Aigner saga.

 

[sabremike]

I mean, part of the reason roster sucks so bad this year is because of injuries, especially to Hairston and Ford. They didn’t have Badji last night as well, not to mention the Aigner saga.

The idea of Hariston and Ford being mentioned in that order (Hariston Ford, get it???) made me chuckle.

Also the Badji thing lead to a funny moment on our broadcast where they did a big breakdown on him being the guy to watch and they went straight to the lineup and immediately had to mention he had just been scratched.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

I mean, part of the reason roster sucks so bad this year is because of injuries, especially to Hairston and Ford. They didn’t have Badji last night as well, not to mention the Aigner saga.

Fun fact, Ford follows me on Twitter for some reason.

 

[Basement Cat]

The Red Bulls have serious potential to win some silverware this season. It might not be the ever elusive MLS Cup, but with the depth that this roster has, I make them an Open Cup favorite. No team is getting even half as much out of their reserve squad. No team is able to just flat out play their game the same way 100% of the time whether it's at home or on the road.
The biggest concern is still that a team can bunker on them and take advantage if their shooting boots are not on (see the Chivas home leg).

 

[koyvoo]

Supporters Sheild should be wide open too. Especially with TFC now having to play catch up.

 

[Fro]

Would be fun for the crew to win something...then announce Precourt has sold to local investors who will build a stadium down by the hockey arena

 

[Viqsi]

Would be fun for the crew to win something...then announce Precourt has sold to local investors who will build a stadium down by the hockey arena

 

[Basement Cat]

Xherdan Shaqiri has a $16 million relegation release clause. Which MLS team can splash the cash and make him the next Giovinco?

 

[Gecklund]

Xherdan Shaqiri has a $16 million relegation release clause. Which MLS team can splash the cash and make him the next Giovinco?

Seattle

 

[Basement Cat]

Seattle

Nico + Shaq and Chicharito????

 

[Gecklund]

Nico + Shaq and Chicharito????

And Torres and Iniesta

 

[Basement Cat]

And Torres and Iniesta

Still no chance against the NYRB press

 

[Gecklund]

Still no chance against the NYRB press

Iniesta would wink at them and they would disappear

 

[Basement Cat]

Iniesta would wink at them and they would disappear

Iniesta belongs in that squad

BWP
Kaku-Iniesta-Royer
Davis-Adams
Lawrence-Long-Parker-Murillo

If only <333333

 

[kingsboy11]

I would much rather see Iniesta in MLS than Torres or Rooney. Really surprised no MLS team was in on him

 

[Bakayoko Ono]

I would much rather see Iniesta in MLS than Torres or Rooney. Really surprised no MLS team was in on him

I'm sure there were/are teams interested in him but take a look at these numbers being thrown around...

Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported last Thursday that Iniesta had an offer on the table for three years and a total of €81 million after taxes, but the Chinese club cast doubt on the deal.

Iniesta's move to Chongqing Lifan in doubt

Spanish outlet Cadena Ser were the first to report the agreement between Iniesta and the J-League club. According ESPN's sources, the 33-year-old will sign a three-year deal with an annual salary of $30 million.
...

Iniesta to join Japan's Vissel Kobe - sources

 

[HoseEmDown]

The real Orlando showed up the past two games. Not good enough defensively to win unless they score 2 or more. Can't win on the road and can't beat teams missing their best players. They better win everything they can at home because their away from isn't getting them many points.

 

[sabremike]

They are doing a segment on the MLS broadcast on legalized sports betting being a potential game changer for the league. Like I can totally see everyone rushing to sports books to bet on MLS games. Yeah no.

 

[sabremike]

Revs just had a guy get kicked right in the stomach in the box and no call and no review. That's up their with Robles being shoved into his net vs Orlando for most incompetent MLS officiating moment so far this year.

Also speaking of Robles his ironman streak ends tomorrow at 182 matches. First MLS match we have played without him in net since 2013.

 

[Savant]

They are doing a segment on the MLS broadcast on legalized sports betting being a potential game changer for the league. Like I can totally see everyone rushing to sports books to bet on MLS games. Yeah no.

Dude. Degenerative gamblers will bet on ANYTHING. Especially if they think they can get an edge by exploiting a new sport that Vegas hasn't figured out how to bet on yet.

 

[Fro]

Revs also should have had a red for an awful challenge

 

[sabremike]

Dude. Degenerative gamblers will bet on ANYTHING. Especially if they think they can get an edge by exploiting a new sport that Vegas hasn't figured out how to bet on yet.

But that's a tiny portion of gamblers. And if you told me the one league in this country that only fools should bet on it's MLS because there is no rhyme or reason to anything that happens in the league. There is no predictability whatsoever.