MLS Preseason Games Thread (USNT Friendlies too)

Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by Ismitje, Jan 27, 2019.

  1. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    These really early MLS preseason games don't typically get much coverage, discussion, or viewership, but we also need a place to chat about the Camp Cupcake games, so here we go.
     
  2. PTFC in KCMO

    PTFC in KCMO Member+

    Aug 12, 2012
    Club:
    Portland Timbers
    So ......... we’re really doing this shit again?
     
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  3. mbar

    mbar Member+

    Apr 30, 1999
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  4. Paul Berry

    Paul Berry Member+

    Notts County and NYCFC
    United States
    Apr 18, 2015
    Nr Kingston NY
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tyler Adams was outstanding for the Red Bulls ... I mean RasenBallsport Leipzig today, playing just the sort of disruptive football Berhalter has been talking about.
     
  5. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Once upon a time I tripped and fell. At that point I knew what I was.

    My name is @sitruc and I'm an actor.

    o_O
     
  6. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Got UniMas on.

    Looks at the bowl behind the players during the anthem.

    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

    Sigh.
     
  7. Justin O

    Justin O Member+

    Seattle Sounders
    United States
    Nov 30, 1998
    on the run from the covid
    Club:
    Seattle
    This is an awfully big stadium for USA B vs. Panama B..
     
  8. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's some amazing faith in the Berhalter Bump.

    Of course, based on the commercials I am seeing on ESPN2's last ad break before kickoff - talcum powder syndrome, mesothelioma lawsuit - the disinterest is widespread.
     
  9. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Was the last estimate 6,000?

    They're not going to pay rent!
     
  10. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Had not noticed that not only is Julie Chen now making a point to use Moonves, the program guide also lists her name as Julie Chen Moonves.
     
  11. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    Hard to get enthused since we haven’t moved on from some of the trash of yesteryear.

    Thx,

    Jay!
     
  12. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    In case anyone was wondering, the few posts on the US board are still a good place for shitty takes.
     
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  13. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    Hardly recognize any Panamanian players, either.
     
  14. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Meh. A lot of new blood currently on the field and some of the old guard are in different roles.
     
  15. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Considering there are multiple professional teams in the US called the Giants, shouldn't they say which sport or a location for Breaking News on the Bottom Line?
     
  16. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    That bench looks comfortable.

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  17. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Am I crazy for believing the commentary should make me interested in the product regardless of the atmosphere?
     
  18. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Your market doesn't get OTA UniMas?
     
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  19. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So much so that I'm watching stuff off the DVR instead of this. Of course, to be fair, I can't remember the last U.S. friendly I watched. Actually, I'm pretty sure I haven't watched a U.S. game since the T&T debacle. I'll tune back in for the Gold Cup this summer.
     
  20. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Ben Olsen would have loved that hold up play by Zardes.
     
  21. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Wow, Panamá just physically manhandled the U.S. on that corner kick. I didn't really see anything I would expect a ref at this level* to call. These young players have to learn to stand their ground, or force an obvious foul to get knocked off of the ball.

    *Koman Coulibaly excepted
     
  22. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Good call. I read your post earlier and forgot. I saw Mira quien baila All Stars and assumed that was unimas since the channel is right next to univision for me. UniMas ispicked up on all of the local cable packages since technically it's available OTA if you live within 2 miles of the antenna.
     
  23. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Yeah. This guy isn't calling anything in the box.
     
  24. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    What’s a “goals games?”
     
  25. Kcirtap

    Kcirtap Member

    Aug 5, 2015
    St. Paul
    Club:
    Minnesota United FC
    I don’t like when the camera cuts away from an overhead shot during a breakaway play. This kinda kills the build up play I can’t see if we have runner going into the box for a cross.
     
  26. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    A goal happened.
     

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