MLS Thread: 2019 Edition

[Terry Yake]

I don’t know if a Galaxy fan is the best judge of a fan base..... both LA teams have awful fanbases.

nah

LAFC fans are mostly just in it for the hype and/or to start **** with galaxy fans. it's gonna get real bad when they start losing regularly

 

[Gecklund]

What, you don't think Atlanta being awarded a penalty every single match is on the level??? My favorite MLS reffing story was in the 2015 East Final we played vs NE. In the first leg at RBA Jermaine Jones committed a foul that was a complete no doubt about it straight red. IIRC I don't even think he got a yellow. NE won that game (that they should've had to play most of it a man down) 2-1 and we drew the away leg 1-1 (Henry's last pro game) in a game Jones should've been suspended for and were knocked out. Afterwards in an interview the ref actually said the league instructed them not to send off any of the DP's. Obviously the league had to do damage control and the guy walked it back big time. The league pretty much lucked out that they were below the radar at the time.

I never said that Atlanta doesn’t get calls or anything about any team other than the Timbers. I said the MLS needs to fix the reffing and you just gave other examples as to why.

 

[sabremike]

I never said that Atlanta doesn’t get calls or anything about any team other than the Timbers. I said the MLS needs to fix the reffing and you just gave other examples as to why.

You couldn't see that was a joke about the horrible and corrupt officiating that plagues MLS?

 

[Gecklund]

You couldn't see that was a joke about the horrible and corrupt officiating that plagues MLS?

No I know that you are criticizing the reffing. Just further clarifying my point.

 

[sabremike]

nah

LAFC fans are mostly just in it for the hype and/or to start **** with galaxy fans. it's gonna get real bad when they start losing regularly

Their fans refusing to stop shouting an anti gay slur on goal kicks and pelting the RSL players with garbage only to see Petkie's boys knock them out was beautiful.

 

[Terry Yake]

Their fans refusing to stop shouting an anti gay slur on goal kicks and pelting the RSL players with garbage only to see Petkie's boys knock them out was beautiful.

exactly. its all about the hype right now

once the team starts losing all the hype will die out

 

[BKIslandersFan]

exactly. its all about the hype right now

once the team starts losing all the hype will die out

And I don't get the Carson insult.

Last time I checked Carson was still in LA County.

 

[Terry Yake]

And I don't get the Carson insult.

Last time I checked Carson was still in LA County.

yeah its extremely lame and makes no sense. there have been plenty of pro teams that have played in a different city than the one in their name

they can't come up with anything better

 

[BKIslandersFan]

yeah its extremely lame and makes no sense. there have been plenty of pro teams that have played in a different city than the one in their name

they can't come up with anything better

Its one thing if its actually technically incorrect, but LA Galaxy is technically a correct name.

 

[Gecklund]

Brad Smith’s loan is extended. It was meant to be up at the end of summer but now it sounds like he’s here until at least the end of the season. Best LB in the MLS.

 

[Basement Cat]

Brad Smith’s loan is extended. It was meant to be up at the end of summer but now it sounds like he’s here until at least the end of the season. Best LB in the MLS.

It's close, but Kemar Lawrence is the best LB in the league. An absolute machine on defensive side of the game. How he controls the left side of the field is reminiscent of the Revis island days for the NY Jets. Smith is super impressive going forward - definitely has Lawrence beat there. It's a shame RBNY do not give Lawrence more set-piece duty. He has a wicked FK. His ability to recover and kill any counters is probably why they don't have him whipping corners in or standing over dead balls with the intent to put them on frame.

 

[kingsboy11]

What?? People aren't talking about Jorgen Skjelvik, the soccer version of turnstile according to me, as the best left back in the league?? He's only the highest paid defender in the league so that makes him good right??

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think the Argentine kid at Columbus is the best LB in MLS right now, but he’s been injured since the beginning of the season. Danny Acosta, formerly of RSL, now with Orlando, probably has the most current ability, but he’s a real head case, from all accounts and can’t stay on the field because of it.

 

[JunglePete]

Well with TFC signing the French winger and MTL signing Bojan (yes even if hes expired) the playoff race for the last 2-3 spots would be exciting to watch. Add NYRB on a good day and there is even more parity.

 

[phisherman]

Well with TFC signing the French winger and MTL signing Bojan (yes even if hes expired) the playoff race for the last 2-3 spots would be exciting to watch. Add NYRB on a good day and there is even more parity.

Wow didn't know Bojan signed for MTL. Based on the hype he had when he was younger he's pretty much been a flop.

 

[JunglePete]

Wow didn't know Bojan signed for MTL. Based on the hype he had when he was younger he's pretty much been a flop.

You mean he is a major flop

He signed just today, not sure if official yet. But he is that type to have some skills but is mentally very weak. No expectations whatsoever.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Atlanta breaks another attendance record. How come they do so well but Chicago and other traditional sports hot beds are doing so poorly?

 

[Gecklund]

Atlanta breaks another attendance record. How come they do so well but Chicago and other traditional sports hot beds are doing so poorly?

Because Atlanta is actually good.

 

[Pouchkine]

And have a real stadium in downtown?

 

[robertmac43]

After the past weeks gun violence I think the MLS should give Alejandro Bedoya player of the week. After scoring against Atlanta found a mic and yelled, "Congress, do something now. End Gun Violence". Awesome to see him use his platform to advocate for change.

 

[John Price]

After the past weeks gun violence I think the MLS should give Alejandro Bedoya player of the week. After scoring against Atlanta found a mic and yelled, "Congress, do something now. End Gun Violence". Awesome to see him use his platform to advocate for change.

I saw that live, he scored and then grabbed a mic. One of the greatest things I've seen on TV.

 

[John Price]

 

[robertmac43]

Amazing that they gave it to him! Hopefully it spreads his message more!

 

[Bakayoko Ono]

Rooney on his way to Derby?

Wayne Rooney is in advanced talks with Derby County about joining the Championship side as player-coach, according to multiple outlets in the United Kingdom, with sources confirming to ESPN that he is set to meet with club directors on Tuesday.

The Telegraph were first to report the news.

Derby's new Dutch manager Phillip Cocu declined to comment on the reports but Sky said England's record goalscorer was due to fly to the Midlands to discuss the details of the deal.
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https://www.espn.com/soccer/derby-county/story/3913546/reports-rooneyderby-in-player-coach-talks

 

[robertmac43]

Statement from Bedoya and the goal if people have not seen it;