Post-match: San Jose Earthquakes - Chicago Fire (Saturday, 5/18) postgame thread [R]

Has anyone tried to vote for Wondo's GOTW (goal, not player) entry? I can't get the webpage to respond. He has a paltry 6%
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/05/19/vote-att-goal-week-week-12

 

I voted Wondo, of course.

He's not going to win on style points for 146, and the millennial types have no appreciation for history, and non-Quakes fans dislike him, so of course he won't win goal of the week.

 

Just want to add I thought the officials did a great job on this game. I was especially impressed that the center ref correctly allowed Wondo to score the third goal (#147) by applying the advantage rule. I feel like many refs would have blown the whistle on the Espinoza foul and stopped play.

 

I would love to have that crew again. Not because I felt that the Quakes got the benefit of every call, it just seemed like the game flowed really well and as you mentioned, they were nearly flawless in game management. One of my pet peeves is the improper usage of “play on” advantage. This crew did it to perfection all game long for both teams and that made for a much more enjoyable viewing experience. We complain constantly about poor officiating so it’s only right we compliment the ones that get it right.

 

Of course Wondo will be voted player and goals of the week and month! No one scores that many times in 4 games much less in one,

How can he not be player of the month?

 

Obviously enjoyed Wondo performance. But I also enjoyed that the Quakes controlled the game. I never felt like Chicago was going to score and that the Quakes were. Pleasantly surprised. They are a good team.

 

All these contests are absolutely meaningless. Just a way for the MLS website and social media to get clicks and make people feel like their opinion is important

 

I really enjoyed being able to witness the history first-hand, but am not terribly excited about beating Chicago (13 points) handily. Let's face it - we've not beaten a team with a winning record this season, and have tied the only one we've faced (Dallas) since the disastrous 0-0-4 start.

After next week's game (vs. a mid-table TFC) things start to get interesting, with a game against DC (currently sharing the top spot in the east) and the next six games (Dallas, Houston, Gals, MN, RSL, Gals part deux) all against teams above us in the Western Conference standings. Fortunately, four of those are home games, but I think the next seven games will most definitely determine whether this season rekindles the magic and sees us into the playoffs, or whether we end up stumbling and dropping out of contention. Right now, I'd pretty much give 50/50 odds either way, because our team does seem to have a rather Jeckyll/Hyde quality this season. However, as (San) Jose Strummer said: "The Future is Unwritten."

 

We also drew to the sounders in Seattle

 

BTW - it was nice to see @don gagliardi and @tenfourteen out there Saturday. I don't know where @TyffaneeSue is sitting these days, but I didn't spot her. Of course, rain was in my eyes a lot! If any of the rest of you folks happen to see me wandering about (these days, I'm normally managing ball kids - look for the fat guy with a big smile on his face...) I would really love to meet you. I generally end up watching the game from behind the goal on the LOBINA side - battling the deafening noise from the subwoofers miced up to the LODINA... I'm really gonna have to start bringing earplugs.

During the rain, the subwoofers somehow got out of phase and started emitting a loud, incredibly annoying low-pitched hum. I was able to get it fixed by messing around with the plugs, and ended up getting perhaps the biggest hand I've ever gotten on the field at Avaya. Much better than having hot dogs and shoes thrown at me while escorting the refs off the field through the tunnel at Spartan!

 

You're right! My bad.

 

Thanks for fixing it as it happened a few times.

 

Photos from the halftime HOF ceremonies:

https://sanjoseearthquakes.exposure...benour-our-newest-quakes-hall-of-fame-members

 

Thanks for fixing that. I was the one shouting "Unplug it!".
The subwoofers were picking up the faultlines drums, not just the big drum. The faultline drummer's beat had a much quicker cadence.

Since you're semi-official, do you know if any of the opposing teams have complained? It must be tough for the opposing keeper to play 20 ft in front of those things.

 

His last goal was a perfect example of his poaching skill. Watch as he cleverly backs away from the opposing players widening the gap between himself and them. He doesn't wait for space to open, he makes it himself.

 

A huge article and photo of Wondo on the front page of our local sports section and we're 220 miles away...


Of course, he did play his college ball here.

 

Wondo and Yueill in this week's Best 11.

 

Wondo is player of the week.

 

What a great game and epic historic day...... the level of perseverance and hard work he's put in to get to this point....probably the most fun I've ever had wrapped in a garbage bag...so many great scenes... the pure joy expressed by his teammates...amazing...brought a tear to my eye...hope he scores 10 more. With the team playing much better ball, he just might do it. I think we're setting up for a magical run

 

From your lips to God’s ears. If you want to talk tears in my eyes, watching Wondo lift the MLS Cup would do the trick.

 

Gotta disagree on this one. He called fouls on Flo and Espinoza several times when they got to where the ball was going first and held position as the Chicago player backed into them, and then went down. That's basic stuff. Then there was the one in which Espinoza had the ball and was stripped by two Chicago players. One Chicago player took off with the ball and the other blocked Espinoza from pursuing, American football style. Christian tried to get around him, and the Chicago player leaned so hard into him that he (Chicago player) eventually fell down, mostly of his own accord. Espinoza got a yellow--made no sense. That happened right in front of me at Avaya and I also rewatched several times on TV. Dumb call.

An another play, Lima had his standing leg taken out on a very late tackle as Lima was passing back to Vega. Clearly dangerous--no call. That play led to the Chicago free kick that Vega saved in the top corner.

Several times the ref was so involved in talking to players after plays that he turned his back on the ball and missed a variety of things. Again, basic stuff.