2012 Thread for Discussion on other MLS Teams [R]

patfan1 · Jun 29, 2012

DC adds Long Tan.

Crooked · Jun 29, 2012

patfan1 said: ↑

Boskovic signs a new deal with DC.

Met him while I was down in DC, was a good guy to us, even as we were wearing Revs gear at the bar. His agent is the same as Perovic's.
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It's worth noting that DC is reporting that his new contract will be below the DP level. Good move for DC, opening up another DP slot.

CottageRev · Jun 29, 2012

patfan1 said: ↑

DC adds Long Tan.
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DC didn't give up much for him, Revs could have easily matched that or exceeded that offer if they wanted (we have an extra Supplemental pick from the Fred trade last year). He's played well in non-league action, might have been a nice pickup.

Crooked · Jun 29, 2012

CottageRev said: ↑

DC didn't give up much for him, Revs could have easily matched that or exceeded that offer if they wanted (we have an extra Supplemental pick from the Fred trade last year). He's played well in non-league action, might have been a nice pickup.
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I'd certainly prefer him to Brettschneider at this point.

Jon Martin · Jun 29, 2012

Crooked said: ↑

I'd certainly prefer him to Brettschneider at this point.
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For me, that would be his main qualification. I've never been that impressed, and hope that we can do much better.

patfan1 · Jul 1, 2012

Revs and TFC are the only two home teams last night that blew points at home. All the other teams won, and no 0-0 ties again!

Revolution909 · Jul 1, 2012

Good attendances all around the league last night it looked like. Revs even got 15,200 ish.

patfan1 · Jul 2, 2012

Updated Standings (PPG basis) through Week 17.

Code:

Eastern Conference
RANK  TEAM              G    W    L    T    PTS    PPG    GD
1.    DC*              18   10    5    3    33  1.83  +12
2.    RBNY*            17    9    4    4    31  1.82    +7
3.    SKC*            16    9    5    2    29  1.81    +4
4.    Fire*            16    8    5    3    27  1.69  +2
5.    Crew*          15    6    5    4    22  1.47   +1
6.    Houston      16    6    5    5    23  1.44   -2
7.    Revs            16    5    7    4    19  1.19    0
8.    Montreal        18    5   10    3    18  1.00    -8
9.    Philly          14    3    9    2   11    0.79    -4
10.  TFC            15    2   10    3    9  0.60  -12

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Western Conference
RANK  TEAM              G    W    L    T    PTS    PPG    GD
1.    San Jose*        17   11    3    3    36  2.12  +13
2.    RSL*            18   10    6    2    32  1.78    +7
3.    Vancouver*      16    7    4    5    26  1.63    -1
4.    Seattle*        17    7    5    5    26  1.53    +3
5.    Rapids*          16    7    8    1    22  1.38    +3
6.    Chivas          16    5    7    4    19  1.19    -7
7.    LA              17    6    9    2    14  1.18    -2
8.    Portland        15    4    7    4    16  1.07    -6
9.    FCD              17    3    9    5    14  0.82   -10

* - Currently in the playoffs.

That split at the top of the EC continues, but Chicago has now joined the group to make it a top four, with three teams below that in a cluster (CBus, Houston and the Revs) looking at that fifth playoff spot. We haven't played the Crew yet, but did tie Houston at home. TFC starting to play better (at least in regards to getting results) since Mariner took over.

CottageRev · Jul 2, 2012

Quick question - when MLS revised the playoff format last year, is it no longer "conference champions + top eight overall" and now "top 5 in both conferences?"

Achowat · Jul 2, 2012

CottageRev said: ↑

Quick question - when MLS revised the playoff format last year, is it no longer "conference champions + top eight overall" and now "top 5 in both conferences?"
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Exactly. Top 5 in each conference

Revolution909 · Jul 2, 2012

CottageRev said: ↑

Quick question - when MLS revised the playoff format last year, is it no longer "conference champions + top eight overall" and now "top 5 in both conferences?"
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Here is the MLS site's description of the new Playoff format & tweaks (this was very difficult to find)

Also, did anyone see Wondo's celebration w/ the servicemen standings next to the net in the LA game? I thought it was nice. Quality celebrations are difficult to find!

patfan1 · Jul 2, 2012

Revolution909 said: ↑

Here is the MLS site's description of the new Playoff format & tweaks (this was very difficult to find)

Also, did anyone see Wondo's celebration w/ the servicemen standings next to the net in the LA game? I thought it was nice. Quality celebrations are difficult to find!
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Had to look this up, very cool indeed.

patfan1 · Jul 2, 2012

Nesta to join Montreal? (In Italian).

Revolution909 · Jul 2, 2012

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Nesta to join Montreal? (In Italian).
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Where is the Italian connection coming from?

patfan1 · Jul 2, 2012

Revolution909 said: ↑

Where is the Italian connection coming from?
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Di Vaio.

Revolution909 · Jul 2, 2012

patfan1 said: ↑

Di Vaio.
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I'm talking like.... where did the decision to bring in Corradi, Di Vaio, and possibly Nesta come from?

patfan1 · Jul 2, 2012

Revolution909 said: ↑

I'm talking like.... where did the decision to bring in Corradi, Di Vaio, and possibly Nesta come from?
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That, I have no idea.

cml1394 · Jul 2, 2012

Revolution909 said: ↑

I'm talking like.... where did the decision to bring in Corradi, Di Vaio, and possibly Nesta come from?
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Mateo Ferrari too. Maybe it was a domino effect, they convinced the first one to join then that helped convince the others as they came along.

Crooked · Jul 2, 2012

cml1394 said: ↑

Mateo Ferrari too. Maybe it was a domino effect, they convinced the first one to join then that helped convince the others as they came along.
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Montreal also has a large Italian population.

revolution1776 · Jul 2, 2012

Revolution909 said: ↑

Where is the Italian connection coming from?
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Their owner (Joe Saputo) is Italian.

Revolution909 · Jul 2, 2012

revolution1776 said: ↑

Their owner (Joe Saputo) is Italian.
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Ahhhhh! interesting, thank you!

NFLPatriot · Jul 2, 2012

patfan1 said: ↑

That split at the top of the EC continues, but Chicago has now joined the group to make it a top four, with three teams below that in a cluster (CBus, Houston and the Revs) looking at that fifth playoff spot. We haven't played the Crew yet, but did tie Houston at home.
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I realize that 0-0 draw was forgettable, but...

patfan1 · Jul 2, 2012

NFLPatriot said: ↑

I realize that 0-0 draw was forgettable, but...
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See how bad that game was!

RevsFanDan · Jul 3, 2012

Unbelievable FAN video..! PTFC..! if that can't win over supporters into the Timbers Army..holding a gun to their heads, won't either! =)

Portland Fan Video

bayernrevs · Jul 3, 2012

Revolution909 said: ↑

I'm talking like.... where did the decision to bring in Corradi, Di Vaio, and possibly Nesta come from?
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Huge Italian community in Greater Montreal that maintains close ties and heritage of the mother country. Examples of Italian-Montrealite (not sure of the real demonym) in sports are NHL goalie Roberto Luongo and late boxer Arturo Gatti.