Campeones Cup

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  1. SabreKhan

    SabreKhan Member+

    Jun 25, 2007
    United States
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So, what's the deal with this thing? Is this going to be a pro-America crowd, or are Atlanta United STH's coming to this one? I'll be at home watching on TV.

    We've got the roster to field a first-choice lineup, but there are also plenty of second-stringer types on it. I'd prefer to rest the starters for the games that matter.

    I know absolutely nothing about the Club America lineup, so my pregame analysis will be limited to whether or not I've washed the popcorn maker and making sure the beer is cold.
     
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  2. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    I have little interest in this match. Will I watch? Sure, and it will be interesting to see the size and make up off the crowd. As of yesterday the AJC reports that 35,000 tickets have been sold.

    As for squad selection, it is nice to see both George Bello and Kevin Kratz rejoin the first team.
     
  3. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    A) America is a strong side and I would assume them to the the favorites regardless of the event structure. They're not the offensively explosive side we saw in Monterrey but they are a complete team. I like their Chilean striker Nico Castillo, and they have a midfielder (Iparra?) who also seems an immense talent. They also have the benefit of fans all over the US, so I would not be surprised at all if the majority of the crowd tonight is sporting yellow and blue, since most of us Stripes faithful don't really care about this match. Because...

    B) Under no circumstances should the club in any way do anything tonight that impairs their ability to field a first team at Portland. No injuries, no overworking, etc. This is for all intents and purposes a scrimmage, so treat it as such. But there is no reason to sacrifice possible points from this weekend just to claim sonething from a glorified friendly.

    Should any Atlanta player be injured in this match I would not be upset at all if anyone beat the snot out of Garber in exchange.
     
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  4. SabreKhan

    SabreKhan Member+

    Jun 25, 2007
    United States
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If there's 35k already sold, I'd expect 45,000 or so at least. Crowds for Mexican teams tend to be a much higher percentage of walk-ups and last-minute purchases. Should be a normal MLS sellout crowd, probably a very high percentage of yellow shirts, though.

    As long as there are no injuries, I'm fine with whatever lineup the coach runs out. A win would be a nice feather in the cap and would represent a difficult victory over a good team, but wouldn't carry much real weight with anybody. A loss, on the other hand, means basically nothing.
     
  5. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    This. I'm still upset about the injury the MLS ASG aggravated in Garza, and he ain't even on our team anymore.
     
  6. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Hyndman!
     
  7. SabreKhan

    SabreKhan Member+

    Jun 25, 2007
    United States
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nice save by Kann, nice goal by Hyndman.
     
  8. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    DIon nearly got caught napping.
     
  9. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  10. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Miguel Herrera looking like a fat, tanner version of Hannibal Lecter.
     
  11. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Horrible defending.
     
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  12. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    What does it take to get a free kick?
     
  13. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    No PK? WTF?
     
  14. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I get what MLS is trying to do with the Campeones Cup, but what would be more interesting is to create a permanent rivalry between MLS/Liga MX teams. One game in February in Mexico and one game in August in USA. Winner of Campeones Cup is league with most wins.

    Atlanta - America

    LAFC-Club Tijuana

    LA Galaxy - Chivas

    New York Red Bulls - Cruz Azul

    New York City FC - Pachuca

    Toronto - Atlas

    Dallas - Juarez

    Houston - Leon

    Monterrey - Austin

    Chicago - Morelia

    SKC - Puebla

    Orlando - Queretaro

    Seattle - Santos

    Portland - Toluca

    Miami - UANL

    San Jose - UNAM

    Crew - Veracruz

    Etc..
     
  15. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    What's wrong with Escobar?
     
  16. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I hate when Josef does that dumbass run up
     
  17. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Good half with one really bad break down.
     
  18. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Too clever by far, but Jimenez did come off the line too early, should have been a retake, but you are never going to get that call.
     
  19. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Why did Franco come out? Not able to watch.
     
  20. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Not sure, based on the timing I'd guess he got a knock and FdB doesn't want to take any chances.
     
  21. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Like I said, if anyone gets injured... hell to pay.
     
  22. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    He is on the bench with an ice pack on his hammy.
     
  23. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    This ref sux
     
  24. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    F***.

    I feel like warning Garber like I would've when a boy dated my daughter; "Whatever you do to her..."
     
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  25. Eleven Bravo

    Eleven Bravo Member+

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 3, 2004
    SC
    Club:
    Atlanta Silverbacks
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Alec Kann suckkkkks.
     

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