Other MLS games and Teams/Players [R]

Discussion in 'LA Galaxy' started by UcIceD2011, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. WarGalaxy

    WarGalaxy Member+

    May 29, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Their agreement with the Stadium owners is the turf is replaced every 4 years. However I’ve heard folks saying that after the first year the turf turns to garbage.

    Atlanta is fortunate that their turf as held up so far but it might be just a matter of time. Props to Atlanta for not playing with football lines on the field yet.

    That being said, regardless if Atlanta conveniently calls their stadium a “duel purpose” complex. The sight lines suck. When the ball goes to the lower part of the field, by the flags, the wide camera can’t pick up the action and they have to cut to another angle. I’ve heard it’s just as bad live. Word is, usually you can see one corner but not both, depending on where you’re sitting. From everything thing I’ve gathered, every SSS in the league, like Stubhub, has no bad seat in their house.

    Btw, Seattle is also getting a new team in the XFL, in 2020, and they’re playing at CenturyLink too. It should be said, that if LA gets a team, then the likely location is StubHub.
     
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  2. 73Bruin

    73Bruin Member+

    Jul 12, 2008
    Torrance, California
    I don't understand your post. Given that the size of the pitch is supposed to be more or less equal across all stadiums, why would a larger stadium make it harder to have a quality field? If your saying that larger stadiums are more likely to be shared and have astroturf fields as a result, then I agree.
     
  3. Skevin

    Skevin Member+

    Aug 9, 2009
    Colorado
    Club:
    Aston Villa FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Czechia
    WTF is the xfl
     
  4. The Cadaver

    The Cadaver It's very quiet here.

    Oct 24, 2000
    La Cañada, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The next gridiron league to fail.
     
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  5. barroldinho

    barroldinho Member+

    Man Utd and LA Galaxy
    England
    Aug 13, 2007
    US/UK dual citizen in HB, CA
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Vince McMahon's second foray into professional gridiron.

    Apparently he's going to make a straightforward league with no "sports entertainment " influences this time.

    Honestly, I think he'll be hard pressed to escape the taint of the original XFL.
     
  6. MPNumber9

    MPNumber9 Member+

    Oct 10, 2010
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Someday soccer in this country will be popular enough to spawn an XLS. And eventually? Lingerie League Soccer.
     
  7. WarGalaxy

    WarGalaxy Member+

    May 29, 2011
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Plus there’s absolutely going to be NO KNEELING tolerated! Mcmahon has vowed to keep those boys in line. ::said with a cheeky smile::
     
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  8. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Yep, that's what I was trying to say.
     
  9. barroldinho

    barroldinho Member+

    Man Utd and LA Galaxy
    England
    Aug 13, 2007
    US/UK dual citizen in HB, CA
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    So XFL is planning to run its regular season for 10 weeks, starting February.

    Does this mean we'll be starting our 2020 MLS season with football lines and a giant picture of the Gobbledygooker emblazoned on the pitch?
     
  10. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Lucky Atlanta has a retractable roof stadium. Would be a cold, wet miserable game otherwise.
     
  11. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    70k fans. Good look for MLS. Hopefully it stays competitive and ATL doesn’t run away with it in first half.
     
  12. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Are we here for this one? I’ve just had surgery yesterday, but I’m proppd up at home and ready to go!
     
  13. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    I’m here for it as long as it remains competitive.

    Ps - Hope your surgery went well.
     
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  14. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I’ve been away from soccer news, and forgot about Nagbe’s history with both teams, and also Parkhursts’ history of losing MLS Cup (to the Galaxy). Good stories.
     
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  15. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Not a pk imo by the way.
     
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  16. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thank you, I’m young for it (I like to think) but had a good fix-it surgery, total hip replacement. All so far going textbook well. Feeling privileged and can’t wait to get back to hiking.
     
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  17. Beirut

    Beirut Member+

    Feb 3, 2010
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Rooting for Portland. Gotta cheer for the underdog but I think Atlanta wins this one.
     
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  18. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
  19. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Kind of a random game. No rhythm.
     
  20. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    I think the turf makes it more chaotic. Ball ping-ponging around on the slick surface.
    And now we have a goal!
     
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  21. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Almost equalizer.
     
  22. TrickHog

    TrickHog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 14, 2002
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I want a competitive game. So now cheering on Portland to equalize.
     
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  23. skydog

    skydog Member+

    Aug 1, 1999
    Durham, NC
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
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  24. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wasn’t sure Parkhurst’s challenge was fair on the goal, but replays seem to show he got there first. Martinez’ finish reminded me of so many Donovan ones.
     
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  25. Geneva

    Geneva LA for Life

    Feb 5, 2003
    Southern Cal
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Another goal that should have been offside if Villafana held the line. Tough play, good set piece.
     
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