What a great game. I was at the 2004 ECF at RFK and this almost had the same feel. A couple of thoughts: Bill Hamid's signature move is taking out a forward and getting sent off. Up until that point, he was having a stellar game. Willis is the man. Deleon is the other man. Russell? (I was sure he was taking that ball outside, but no! He cut inside for a sublime assist) He and Pajoy showed what teamwork is all about. Marquez is still the same thuggish punk he has always been. I hope he gets robbed and left for dead in a ditch tonight. ******** him, ******** El Tri and ******** the Red Bulls. Backe? You are such a pussy and your team is just one big vagina. One giant, expensive, petulant vagina. The fans. As has already been said, you carried the team on your backs and you will forever be part of DC United lore. Well done.
Epic even without the snow! One of the best halves of MLS I've seen in a long time. Justice was served this evening on several levels.
The second half seemed like it took two hours to play. Epic. So much happened; it was just a crazy journey. What's the deal with Henry? Didn't attempt to take either penalty and let Roy Miller (?!!?) take the free kick in stoppage time! Did Tee Tee spend too much time in the elements last night? Remember when Cooper got benched at Portland playing against DC United over his wanting to take a PK in spite of what Spencer wanted? Was that against DCU? Hans Backe, this is what it feels like to have a shit eatin' grin wiped off of one's face. The looks on our players' faces when the goal went in and they ran to our supporters. Wow. Football, ********ing hell.
I knew from the look on McCarty's face that the goal was disallowed. I would not be surprised in the least to see Najar miss an additional game.
How many trophies have you won, Red Bulls, Red Bulls? How many trophies have you won? NOT A GOD DAMNED ONE!!!!!!!
I'm very glad I put on my Chico 13 replica jersey when the second half started. If we make it to MLS Cup (very big if, getting past Houston will not be easy) hosting at RFK without Chico being there is going to make me an emotional basket case. Well, even more than I usually am.
Winning like that is almost as sweet as a blowout. They thought they had it after the Hamid red card and the first penalty kick attempt. And then the wheels started coming off. It's so much more satisfying to get their hopes up, then crush them.
Taking off my United colored glasses, umm, yeah, it looks like Najar knew what he was doing. Sucks that we might be losing him in Houston, but he should be back for the return leg
I we make it to MLS Cup, I just realized I'll have just enough time to get to RFK for kick-off after a 24 hour flight from Singapore. What great timing.
It was pretty clear to me. I mean, I want him to play too, but I'm not at all surprised it would be a two game suspension.
Just wondering if those posters who were "done with $$%^&*%& MLS after tonight!!!" are willing to stick around another week? Give me your Hurricanes, give me your snowstorms, give me your buses, give me your penalty kick retakes and give me your shovels. Kharma bitches