The 2017 Table :: Magic Numbers, Tragic Numbers & Other Farcical Figures

*ahem* Cascadia begs to differ ... though I would be surprised if SKC didn't leap frog Portland by the end of the season, and I can live with that.

 

Oh, we care. And here's a little reminder for those who forgot

 

You need a hug, don't you? Come on brother, you'll feel better.

 

Cascadia cared!

Cascadia cares!

 

When global warming finally hits, we're all moving there. So Cascadia, you might want to start getting ready.

On the plus side, everyone will stop bitching about MLS travel.

 

You're one of those who thought RSL could make the playoffs



But.., but I believe in toast Jesus

 

We had our new Venezuelan, Jefferson Savarino, just suffer a grade 2 ankle sprain, which means he's out for the rest of the year.

A lot of RSL's comeback has been on his shoulders. I've been doubtful from the beginning, was fooled into believing for a week, and am firmly back in doubtful mode.

 

While I wouldn't say it's Curtins* for RSL, the Savarino injury has really cut their chances.


* The likelihood of success for a team led by the Philadelphia coach.

 

Hey, you forgot to color the Red Bulls blue on the overall table.

 

Fair

 

Oh, the hubris of youth!

 

What? What I said was accurate. If we tied T&T neither of the results needed to pass us happened.

 

Comparing 2017 PPG with overall records. LA, DC, and Toronto stand out in particular.

Code:

Pl.  TM - "PPG" (  W-  D-  L) [2017 PPG]

 1. ATL - 1.656 ( 15-  8-  9) [1.656]**
 2. SEA - 1.596 (146- 76-100) [1.469]
 3. LAG - 1.592 (346-183-238) [0.906]
 4. NYC - 1.441 ( 41- 24- 37) [1.750]*
 5. CHI - 1.438 (266-171-237) [1.625]
 6. HOU - 1.423 (156-124-136) [1.438]
 7. CLB - 1.413 (288-176-272) [1.563]
 8. DCU - 1.413 (290-174-275) [1.000]
 9. DAL - 1.406 (286-178-273) [1.344]
10. SKC - 1.403 (282-192-266) [1.500]
11. POR - 1.390 ( 89- 75- 82) [1.469]
12. NYR - 1.372 (282-171-288) [1.438]
13. RSL - 1.360 (162-115-165) [1.313]
14. SJE - 1.355 (235-184-237) [1.313]
15. NER - 1.318 (263-182-292) [1.219]
16. VAN - 1.317 ( 84- 64- 92) [1.594]*
17. MTL - 1.289 ( 75- 47- 89) [1.219]*
18. MIA - 1.288 ( 48- 26- 58)        *
18. TBM    - 1.288 ( 74- 33- 91)        *
20. COL - 1.282 (256-172-305) [0.938]
21. ORL - 1.240 ( 31- 31- 38) [1.219]*
22. TOR - 1.220 (115- 98-150) [2.031]
23. PHI - 1.182 ( 81- 75-113) [1.219]*
24. MIN - 1.125 ( 10-  6- 16) [1.125]**
25. CHV - 1.104 ( 94- 80-154)        *

*Zero MLS Cup appearances
**First year team

 

...so very close to a Galactic Spoon...

Looking at the schedule, given enough ineptitude by the other teams, there is the potential of the Risen Ones moving up into the upper half of the table. Hail Zion!

And the Earthquakes will still finish seventh, the season finished off in fine style with a 1-0 home loss to MIN on a 40-yard back pass own goal.

 

Can we implement Relegation for this season only? No particular reason for asking, just curious.

 

As I see it, if LAG loses, DCU at least ties, and the Puds win, then LAG gets the spoon.

Not an unreasonable set of circumstances.

 

After Tuesday night, there are no unreasonable sets of circumstances.

 

Um, have you seen the Rapids this year? They need 2 more points to avoid their all-time worst pts/game total and i'm not convinced they'll get them.

 

Home to RSL, then at SEA. Hey, I didn't say it would be easy.