2019 Match Day MLS Conference Semifinals: (2) Atlanta United FC v. (3) Union, October 24, 2019 p/d/p

I almost feel like this is too much pressure now. IF they win we get another home game. Feels to much like "all we need to do is get a tie and we get the #2 seed" or "if we win we get the #1 seed".

It seems like that little added bit of pressure to not kcuf up is too much for the Union. They play best when their hair is on fire and they have nothing to lose. They just go for it without thinking to hard about what the consequences might be.

Would love another home game and I hope they got their mojo back on Sunday but I'm....not sure how to describe the feeling...maybe, puckered?

 

Dont think that much about it. Just enjoy it. ATL is the one with the massive expectations.

 

"Arrive at the net with the puck and in ill humor. - Fred Shero" - sentrido

 

"Arrive at the ballpark with a baseball, not a soccer ball, and if it is a soccer ball you arrive with, make sure it's a ballpark you can trust." Dom Torrent's private notes.

 

The Professional Referee Organization has announced referee crews to Thursday night's 2019 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs clash between Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC. Kick off is set for 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

The Professional Referee Organization has announced the crew for the matchup:

• Referee: Ismail Elfath
• Assistant Referees: Corey Parker, Kyle Atkins
• 4th Official: Baldomero Toledo
• VAR:Edvin Jurisevic

Elfath has been around a while, can't recall any specific issues with him one way or the other.

 

History would suggest he'll be on the lower end of the spectrum with yellows & reds.



https://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/3/22/17149752/chris-penso-referee-sounders

 

Who was in center last weekend?

 

Chris Penso -- top o' the list

 

I hate refs that let all the little things go uncalled, then pile on cards when they lose control. Seen more of that this season than past years.

 

Where is everyone watching the game? I'll be at Yards

 

From what I've heard, a lot of people are going to Yards. I expect it to be a madhouse. So I'm going to The Larimer instead.

 

The more of a madhouse the better, especially if we win!

 

He's terrible. He presided over the USOC sh!tshow that was Union - Cosmos a few years back. Plus he's wildly inconsistent in how he calls and manages a game. He'll let every thing go and then all of a sudden start giving out cards for minor fouls.

Tonight's lineup:

💙💛 Squad’s all set for tonight’s @audi #MLSCupPlayoffs showdown💙💛

1️⃣1️⃣🗒: https://t.co/QWFRRZPByM#PhillyOrNothing |#ATLvPHI pic.twitter.com/VU1JcHWaKE

— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) October 24, 2019

 

About 40 or so here at The Larimer.

 

10th minute, 1-0, Gressel on an overlap. Wagner dragged central and Blake came halfway out. Haris doing his usual 'pointing but not actually marking' routine.

 

Blake didn't cover himself in glory there. Guzan however...dang it.

 

Alé is out for the ECF should the Union come from behind.

Shit.

 

IF the Union advance, Bedoya will miss the game against TFC with that Charmin Soft yellow.

The two yellows = a suspension in then playoffs is a dumb, dumb rule that the league needs to consider changing this offseason.

 

Blake once again misjudging the situation and getting punished for it. On the bright side, I feel like they've been paying well. Just keep it a one score game until Ilsinho time and I'll keep some hope alive.

 

Pretty decent half aside from the goal. Atlanta allowing the Union to have a lot of possession from some reason.

 

We're missing Kacper badly. Some more guile with the final ball would help too, from Ilsinho or Fabian.

Left side of defense is a big weakness. Pretty sure there are more goals in this.

 

Elliot gets shoved while going up for a header off an attacking corner but the referee failed to call the penalty.

 

And yet he calls every time an Atlanta player flops. Escobar just has to get tired of running, fall down and he gets a foul.

 

Marco nearly caught Guzan napping....Josef misses a sitter, Gaddis does just enough to disrupt him

 

annnnnnnnnnndddd Josef ends it as McKenzie makes two gafs