2012-2013 CCL Semifinals! [Multiple R]

Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by RafaLarios, Mar 15, 2013.

  1. RafaLarios

    RafaLarios Member+

    Oct 2, 2009
    Medellín
    Club:
    Atletico Nacional
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
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    I don't know if it is too early to create the thread. Mods, feel free to delete it if you want.

    Here's a schedule by date:
    Times are Eastern. First Team is Host

    First Leg
    Tuesday, April 2
    Seattle Sounders (USA) vs Santos Laguna (MEX) - 10 PM.​
    Wednesday, April 3
    LA Galaxy (USA) vs C.F. Monterrey (MEX) - 10 PM​


    Second Leg
    Tuesday, April 9
    Santos Laguna (MEX) vs Seattle Sounders (USA) - 10 PM.​
    Wednesday, April 10
    C.F. Monterrey (MEX) vs LA Galaxy (USA) - 10 PM​

    Schedule Link

    Hoping for awesome semifinals!!, may the best teams wins!
     
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  2. MasterShake29

    MasterShake29 Member+

    Oct 28, 2001
    Jersey City, NJ
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    CONCACAF hates the east coast.
     
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  3. gblfxt

    gblfxt Member

    Aug 24, 2009
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    they would probably like you better if you made it past the group stage... ;)
     
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  4. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    I think an LA/Santos final is possible. LA would have to have a fantastic game and be very, very careful, but they might be able to squeeze past Monterrey (who have already had a couple of turns with this trophy--time to share, kids; that semicolon is there because now I'm just screwing with punctuation). Unless Obaobaoba is ridiculous and a gamebreaker, I do not expect Seattle to find any path past Santos. I think all four teams are going to hit this game totally committed and totally psyched. And that, in truth, is all I really want from these semis.

    There! My thoughts.
     
  5. esco300

    esco300 Member+

    May 8, 2011
    Seattle
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    LA vs Sea final PLZ...........
     
  6. MLSFan123

    MLSFan123 Member+

    Mar 21, 2011
    Boston Area
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If Landon does start practice next week, depending on his fitness, he may get a cameo in the second semi final.
     
  7. tab5g

    tab5g Member+

    May 17, 2002
    Why just a cameo?

    Depending on his fitness, there's no other reason for him not to start both legs of the semifinals. (At least that's what Bruce Arena is likely thinking.)
     
  8. DGreat

    DGreat Moderator
    Staff Member

    CD Guadalajara
    Mexico
    Oct 5, 2007
    El Ombligo
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    the only reason why i personally believe there will be two mexican finals is because both of them are closing at home. sounders and galaxy need to win by more than one goal if they want to give themselves a realistic chance. I just hate having to wait so long for the semis
     
  9. EvanJ

    EvanJ Member+

    Manchester United
    United States
    Mar 30, 2004
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The second leg at Santos Laguna will be at 8:00, not 10:00 like the first post said.
     
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  10. looknohands

    looknohands Member+

    Apr 23, 2009
    Louisville, KY
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So both MLS teams will be getting major reinforcements for the upcoming matches (Donovan in LA, Martins in Seattle.) No excuses now...if neither team advances it'll be a major disappointment. I'll give LA the better odds of advancing over Seattle, even with the better opposition.
     
  11. Ganapper

    Ganapper Member

    Apr 5, 2009
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How do you figure Monterrey is better opposition? Santos is currently 4th in Liga MX and Monterrey is 11th.
     
  12. DGreat

    DGreat Moderator
    Staff Member

    CD Guadalajara
    Mexico
    Oct 5, 2007
    El Ombligo
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    monterrey has been struggling in league this season but Monterrey has better players in more positions than Santos.
     
  13. looknohands

    looknohands Member+

    Apr 23, 2009
    Louisville, KY
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Two-time defending CCL champions, and the number one seed this year.
     
  14. Ironkick14

    Ironkick14 Member+

    Sep 29, 2011
    Chicago, IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd probably agree with that. The second legs being in Mexico will be a big deal, but I think LA can manage in Monterrey to keep the game to a goal. Partially because of how they bossed Herediano in that game at the HDC and partially because they looked really good in MLS week one too. Plus getting Donovan back and (maybe) a healthy Gyasi Zardes will make them significantly better than they are today.
    As well as Seattle can play when they play well, IMHO, they're screwed. But we'll see what happens.
     
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  15. Paul Calixte

    Paul Calixte Moderator
    Staff Member

    Orlando City SC
    Apr 30, 2009
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    fyp :(
     
  16. Inca Roads

    Inca Roads Member+

    Nov 22, 2012
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Yeah, this is Monterrey's game. Struggle though they might in the league and liguilla, the CCL is their prized stomping ground. I get the impression that the team is the most likely out of MLS or MX to truly prioritize CCL play over league play. But then, every time I watch any league Monterrey game, it's in Spanish--and the commentators could be constantly explaining how they loathe the burden of the CCL, for all I know. :p
     
  17. RafaLarios

    RafaLarios Member+

    Oct 2, 2009
    Medellín
    Club:
    Atletico Nacional
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    :( Sorry, The link I provided had all times at 10 PM, They changed it after my post. :(

    I also thought it was weird that all times were 10 PM EST. I can't edit my post now.
     
  18. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't like that both MLS teams have to go to Mexico for the second leg. Is the hosting order decided by seeding or flipping a coin? It seems to me that MLS clubs do better when they have the second leg at home, particularly against Mexican competition.
     
  19. Paul Calixte

    Paul Calixte Moderator
    Staff Member

    Orlando City SC
    Apr 30, 2009
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The knockout round bracket was set up based on seeding. If Seattle had run up the score on Caledonia like Monterrey and Santos did to Chorrillo and Aguila (respectively), then perhaps they could have gotten to host the second leg at home in this round.
     
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  20. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Seattle needed to score a couple more goals but the main problem with their goal difference was that they allowed 5 while Monterrey didn't allow any and Santos only allowed 1.
     
  21. Berks

    Berks Member+

    Dec 22, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    After tonight, these games might be very interesting. I already expected them to be awesome, but boy, did they take on new drama.
     
  22. Hachiko

    Hachiko The Akita on Big Soccer

    Jun 8, 2005
    Long Beach, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. tab5g

    tab5g Member+

    May 17, 2002
    So the winner of the 1 v 4 (Monterrey v LAG) semifinal is certain to host the second leg of the final?

    (Seems like they could/should re-seed that final if the 4th seed advances to face the 2 v 3 winner. Although, I suppose getting past the 1 seed would warrant LA getting some reward in the form of hosting Leg 2 of the final.)
     
  24. Paul Calixte

    Paul Calixte Moderator
    Staff Member

    Orlando City SC
    Apr 30, 2009
    Miami, FL
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes; the tournament will either finish at the Tec or the (hopefully sold-out) Home Depot Center.
     
  25. crookeddy

    crookeddy Member+

    Apr 27, 2004
    I believe the semifinal leg falls during break and will have the full capacity of the HDC available. The final would not, and would have between 8k-17k or 20k if shuttle service is offered, depending on the day of the week.
     
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