D.C. United @ Chivas Thursday night- anyone else real excited?

Discussion in 'MLS: General' started by Rise and Fire, Sep 2, 2007.

  1. Rise and Fire

    Rise and Fire New Member

    Apr 6, 2007
    Iowa City
    Top two teams in PPG. If you're not a PPG type, you can't deny that they're definitely two SS/MLS Cup contenders.

    United are the old power, Chivas more of the rising power with some youthful talent.

    Chivas is practically untouchable at home, D.C. brings one of the best road records in the league in.

    Three wins in a row for the Goats, DCU hasn't lost a league match in over a month and just thrashed one of the best in the West, FC Dallas, 4-0 on the road.

    This is the sort of match MLS Thursday Primetime is made for.
     
  2. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And it'll be broadcast in 16:9 HD, to boot. :cool:


    -G
     
  3. NYfutbolfan

    NYfutbolfan Member

    Dec 17, 2000
    LI, NY
    I am looking forward to this matchup.

    For alot of reasons, this has to be the best MLS season ever. There have been alot of good games recently. I watched KC-Houston which was entertaining and the Houston-Clb game the week before. My Red Bulls are an up and down team, but I have seen more interesting regular season games this year throughout the league, than in year's past.

    I hope that this game lives up to its billing and that the home town fans come out and support their side.
     
  4. United fury

    United fury Member+

    Feb 9, 2007
    Woodbridge, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    DC has also won six in a row and has given up only one goal, a pk, in that six game stretch.They also have the third best GAA in the league.

    Chivas boasts the second best GAA in the league and are coming off three impressive wins.

    I think this will be a tight game with a 1-0 or 2-0 scoreline considering the defenses of the two teams.

    This game might determine who gets the SS.
     
  5. flagstaff_911sc

    flagstaff_911sc New Member

    Jun 20, 2007
    Arizona
    It should be a great game, DC United just came off a 4-0 win against Dallas and Chivas have been playing well. It's gonna be a physical game for sure and may be one of the better games this season.
     
  6. nick

    nick Member+

    Nov 23, 1998
    Potomac Falls, Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm looking forward to this game also, but I think talk of a SS winner is way too early.
     
  7. nick

    nick Member+

    Nov 23, 1998
    Potomac Falls, Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Goodsport I see your back in the mainstream. Welcome back.

    I know you haven't been following MLS since the Quakes moved. I think you'll find the league has moved up a level or two.

    I also think that means SJ will struggle in the expansion next year. Still, its good to have SJ back in the fold.
     
  8. glyconerd

    glyconerd Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 8, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    Uzbekistan
    It's going to be a battle! I have faith in the goats, faith in Preki! Hold tight Chivas!
     
  9. sch2383

    sch2383 New Member

    Feb 14, 2003
    Northern Virginia
    I think traditional power would be the better word. Everybody on our roster aside from Moreno, Gomez, Vanney and Olsen is under 30.
     
  10. Keenan

    Keenan New Member

    Jun 15, 2004
    Stephens City,VA
    If I remember correctly, DC has totally dominated this series. I don't believe that DC has ever lost to Chivas, but I guess I'll have to wait until the game preview comes out. DC wins 2-0...
     
  11. Goodsport

    Goodsport Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 18, 1999
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks. :)


    I figured as much. :(

    The only consolation is that being the lone team in this year's Expansion Draft will at least allow the Earthquakes the chance for a potentially better team than if it had to share the Draft with another team. So it's still vital for them to hire a GM and coaching staff with a good eye for talent.


    It's good to be back.

    Now if we can just convince Comcast to finally carry HDNet nationwide, as well as convince Fox Sports Net Bay Area (likely to soon be renamed Comcast SportsNet Bay Area after Comcast's recent buyout of the FSNBA shares) to broadcast Quakes games in 16:9 HD as it does for its other teams, then we'll at least be set on the HD front. ;)


    -G
     
  12. Going Mobile

    Going Mobile Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 15, 2004
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    considering our first year you could say that about every team. We are not the same goats that were the doormat of MLS two years ago.
    We are undefeated at home and on a roll. DCU will be traveling and only have 4 days between games While Chivas will have 11 days to prepare. IMO the winner here will certainly be in a much better position of the SS.
    It will be a great game with both teams leaving all on the field.
     
  13. Joe_Cannon

    Joe_Cannon New Member

    Aug 24, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Hate both teams and fans of both teams. I can only hope it's a horribly boring 0-0 game so they never get on ESPN again. Oh, and at least 5 players go down injured and 3 red cards + 4 game suspensions are handed out. :)
     
  14. glyconerd

    glyconerd Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 8, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    Uzbekistan

    Odiarnos mas, ********.....If anyone wants to translate that for him, feel free.

    Chivas and DCU are not the borring over hyped crap you pay for. Are you still in the fetal position crying over your team? You're such a whinny douche bag. :)
     
  15. Rise and Fire

    Rise and Fire New Member

    Apr 6, 2007
    Iowa City
    True and fair enough. I was looking more to say that D.C. has plenty of guys that have been winners. They're the only side in MLS I think that has earned the right to have a swagger.
     
  16. porque?

    porque? Member

    Mar 26, 2007
    Section 138
    Ben Olsen 2nd on goals scored for DC...WTF? What has my MLS come to? Anyways, I hope my Goats come away w/ another entertaining win on our way to the MLS Final! This will def not be easy against a loaded DCU, Gomez, Fred, Emilio, Moreno and Ben "How the f*ck has he scored so many times" Olsen!
    Arriba Maykel Gol-indo!!!
     
  17. jade1mls

    jade1mls Member

    Jul 9, 2006
    Seattle
    i am excited. i feel this game is a preview of what MLS Cup 2007 will be.
     
  18. jade1mls

    jade1mls Member

    Jul 9, 2006
    Seattle
    Just remember: Chivas USA has never beat United.
     
  19. glyconerd

    glyconerd Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 8, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    Uzbekistan
    What he said.
     
  20. mitzTHFC

    mitzTHFC New Member

    Apr 25, 2007
    Syracuse

    There's a first time for everything, you know.
     
  21. Stadium-Armory

    Sep 6, 2006
    H Street NE
    Club:
    DC United
    Eh, I'm more excited about DC United vs. New England on Sunday. That will definitely be for control of the East.
     
  22. Boloni86

    Boloni86 Member+

    Jun 7, 2000
    Baltimore
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Gibraltar
    All things considered, I'd take a 0-0 tie on the road. And I don't care what ESPN would think about that.
     
  23. Gameface

    Gameface BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 25, 2000
    Southern California
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This will be a true test for the Chivas.

    There is no doubt that DCU is the true "jewel" and representative of this league. Year in and year out they seem to find a way to win, just check the trophy case.

    Our boys out west represent the future of this league. This is a team that is just begining to establish itself as a true contender.

    In both cases we have teams that are built on an attacking and high pressure style. I will be expecting fireworks!

    Enjoy the match, it deserves the spotlight!
     
  24. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Croatia
    I'd rather play some team that we can destroy not Goats with 1 tie at home. I'll take a 0-0.
     
  25. Going Mobile

    Going Mobile Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 15, 2004
    Club:
    CD Chivas USA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    WE"RE DUE be careful
     

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