Well, I dont think anyone can doubt Cincinnati deserves a team. 20k attendance on average playing outside MLS is unheard of.
30k average when facing MLS teams
30k average when facing MLS teams
The truth is that most Americans are not good enough for RFPL and those that are have better options, that’s the only reason there’s no Americans in Russian football, not politics.
You’re right, there’s no reason for Americans to go to Russia to fight to avoid relegationMost aren't good enough for the best teams in the RFPL. Its a top heavy league, like the KHL, and the lesser teams are not much or any better than MLS teams.
Is it me or did Minnesota actually regress from last season?
Geez whiz, the difference between them and Atlanta are night and day.
Caleb Porter is available.Orlando is garbage. Sack Kreis now or watch the season go down the drain again and miss the playoffs yet again.
Toronto DEFINITELY did.
Has an MLS Cup champ ever missed the playoffs the following year?
Toronto basically sacrificed the season for the sake of the Champions League. Our entire back line is completely broken.
I 100% think they will get it together once the backline is finally healthy and squeak into the playoffs.
To be totally honest though, as a TFC supporter, I am more interested in winning the Canadian Championship right now because that is our easiest path back to the CCL. The MLS season will sort itself out eventually.
I was at the 2016 final. It stung...but I was also at the semi final the week before, the come from behind, second leg, extra time thriller against Montreal...so that softened the blow.
Couldn't get tickets for the 2017 final, but instead watched it from the Brazen Head just down the street from BMO (I actually had a view of the stadium from my seat at the bar) so that was a great (and cheap) replacement.
2016 was a great run up until that last game. I was at the game vs. Montreal as well, squeezed in on those bleachers they put behind the net. Holy hell did it get loud.
Surprised you even got into Brazen Head for that game, must've been a hell of a wait. I've never done the march but I know how crowded it gets there during pregame.
Haha. We were on the same temporary stand.
I was shocked but there was basically no line up. I think because all the supporters had just cleared out, and people were also moving over to the outdoor viewing area (which was way too ****ing cold to enjoy). Me and my buddy got prime seats on the second floor right at the bar. It was tremendous!
I got an amazing video of the pre-game supporters march before the 2016 final. Especially glad I got it because in 2017 the game started earlier so the march wouldn't have been in the dark, so the flares would have looked less cool.
Damn, sweet deal.
I haven't made it down to a game this year, looks like I haven't missed much. Maybe later this summer I'll check my bud (a lifer with season tickets) for an extra seat or two.
...and only the first two of those get any respect whatsoever from the league. More's the pity, that.I still think Toronto is gonna be fine and make the playoffs. The top of the East is ridiculous however. Atlanta, NYCFC, Red Bulls and even Columbus are all really, really good sides.
Bradley Wright-Phillips is the best player in MLS history