2019 Match Day #32: San Jose Earthquakes v. Union, September 25, 2019 p/d/p

sentrido · Sep 26, 2019

aztec21bas said: ↑

While this is awesome, it is a lot that has to go right, dare I say perfect. That being said... Would you rather finish first, guarantee Champions League and bow out of the playoffs early OR finish second, maybe make Champions League and make a deep playoff run? (I know there are other possiblities).
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I dunno but I do know the Unions best chance is to have as many home games a s possible especially considering "odd" dimensions and turf vs grass etc.

Cherry Hill SOB · Sep 26, 2019

aztec21bas said: ↑

While this is awesome, it is a lot that has to go right, dare I say perfect. That being said... Would you rather finish first, guarantee Champions League and bow out of the playoffs early OR finish second, maybe make Champions League and make a deep playoff run? (I know there are other possiblities).
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What I'd like to see is that we win over the weekend and NYCFC lose making the game the following weekend meaningful to both teams. THAT would be a rocking game to see in person and one where I can root for my team without the fear that if we lose we are done for the season. The one and done playoff just adds another layer of anxiety and leads to caution on the part of players and coaches. If we go into the final game with "only" 1st v 2nd on the line we have to play for a win and NYC has to play for at least a draw so they can't completely relax. Bunker and counter on a real pitch is different than than it is on that mini-me version of a field they play on.

aztec21bas · Sep 26, 2019

Cherry Hill SOB said: ↑

What I'd like to see is that we win over the weekend and NYCFC lose making the game the following weekend meaningful to both teams. THAT would be a rocking game to see in person and one where I can root for my team without the fear that if we lose we are done for the season. The one and done playoff just adds another layer of anxiety and leads to caution on the part of players and coaches. If we go into the final game with "only" 1st v 2nd on the line we have to play for a win and NYC has to play for at least a draw so they can't completely relax. Bunker and counter on a real pitch is different than than it is on that mini-me version of a field they play on.
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sounds like an awesome game / time!!!

cwelch999 · Sep 27, 2019

aztec21bas said: ↑

While this is awesome, it is a lot that has to go right, dare I say perfect. That being said... Would you rather finish first, guarantee Champions League and bow out of the playoffs early OR finish second, maybe make Champions League and make a deep playoff run? (I know there are other possiblities).
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That's easy: Champions League would be cool, but for me the goal every year is to win MLS Cup. Especially since I'm not really confident the have the depth and/or frequent flier miles to make much noise in the Champions League, anyway. But mostly because, to me, the Cup is the goal.

sentrido · Sep 27, 2019

cwelch999 said: ↑

That's easy: Champions League would be cool, but for me the goal every year is to win MLS Cup. Especially since I'm not really confident the have the depth and/or frequent flier miles to make much noise in the Champions League, anyway. But mostly because, to me, the Cup is the goal.
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LOL being able to trade a CL slot for TAM/GAM or something would be so MLS.