Pre-match: Fire v. Cowlumbus 6/19 6:30 WGN ESPN+

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by xtomx, Jun 18, 2021.

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What happens in the Final Game as (s)Crew Stadium?

  1. Fire win

    6 vote(s)
    33.3%
  2. Fire Draw

    1 vote(s)
    5.6%
  3. Fire Lose

    5 vote(s)
    27.8%
  4. Something Stupid will happen (does any Fire win qualify for this)

    9 vote(s)
    50.0%
  5. Fire score a goal but Wicky comes up with a new and creative way for the Fire to lose

    3 vote(s)
    16.7%
  6. I bet they don't even have ice cream nachos in Columbus

    8 vote(s)
    44.4%
  7. Rubber Dick!

    9 vote(s)
    50.0%
  8. Malort

    9 vote(s)
    50.0%
  9. I don't care, I am watching the Euros

    5 vote(s)
    27.8%
  10. I don't care, I am watching Copa America

    1 vote(s)
    5.6%
  11. I don't care, I will be gardening, drinking, sitting on the deck, soaking in the pool, etc.

    4 vote(s)
    22.2%
  12. Rodriguez Out!

    7 vote(s)
    38.9%
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  1. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    #1 xtomx, Jun 18, 2021
    Last edited: Jun 18, 2021
    So, the Fire are back inaction (yes, this is intentional), returning from the International break (why does MLS always screw up international breaks, starting and ending them too early)?

    It is the the final match in Cowlumbus' stadium.
    The first SSS, but a stadium that was so shitty (being in Columbus, Ohio) that it actually attempted to commit stadiumcide a couple of years back.
    [​IMG]

    Probably the best "Fire" performance in Columbus in many years.

    As to the game:
    Apparently, Columbus are reigning MLS "champs" having won the 2020 MLS Cup (I honestly had no idea they won it, which speaks volumes about my interest in MLS with the Fire sucking so much for so long now).

    The Fire are sparkling 1-1-5 (WDL) for an amazing .74 ppg
    Crew are not that much better at 3-2-2, although Columbus has been playing well of late.
    Columbus do not even have three times the point total of the Fire, the slackers!
    (New England has more than 4 times the Fire total, 17 points to 4).

    Columbus are undefeated at home.
    The Fire are, of course, winless on the road (some things never change).

    With Gaston Gimenez in South America for Copa America, perhaps the Fire have a chance. Gimenez has failed to even make the bench for Paraguay. Perhaps, the Fire should try that upon his return.

    Frankowski played in game 1 for Poland in Euro 2021, err 2020.

    I presume Calvo is back prior to the the Gold Cup.

    The 60 man (yes, 60!) provisional US squad for the Gold Cup and NO Fire players. Yes, the Fire do not have a single American player worthy of inclusion in a 60 man (well, mostly, youth) squad.


    I am looking forward to hear Arlo White on the call, but ESPN+ will probably provide the Cowlumbus feed. He may not know all of the players yet, but neither do most of us, sadly.
     
  2. Jiggly_333

    Jiggly_333 Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Mar 8, 2015
    Corner of Bedlam and Squalor (It's that way ->)
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Where's the "Red Stars game" option?

    Also, I expect the Fire to win 4-0.

    There is no reason to this prediction. There is no evidence to back me up. The Fire lose the games they should win and then show up against teams they shouldn't beat. This is the last game at Firehouse East, let's send it off the way we should.

    Something stupid.jpg
     
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  3. harrylee773

    harrylee773 Member+

    Jul 28, 2004
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's kind of depressing just thinking about having to watch this team again. Fire win 3-0.
     
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  4. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    Fire. Chicago Fire, not Italy.
     
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  5. Mikebsiu

    Mikebsiu Member+

    Mar 15, 2008
    Club:
    RSC Anderlecht
    Fire never win on the road. Cowtown 2 Fire 0
     
  6. skinut

    skinut Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2000
    Castle Pines, CO (or often elsewhere on earth)
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Cowlumbus remains a suburb of Detroit.
     
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  7. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Boo!
    (even if true)

    Yeah!
     
  8. Andy Zilis

    Andy Zilis Member+

    Mar 9, 2005
    Rochelle, IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We have to win on the road at some point, and I see no reason it couldn't be today. Fire 2-1.

    BTW, there's almost too much soccer to watch at the moment. I'll probably have to skip one of the Euro games today.
     
  9. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    #9 xtomx, Jun 19, 2021
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2021
    Crap, ESPN+ is showing the awful Columbus stream.
    No Arlo White for me

    I try to go to the Fire website to stream, but it is not working with the VPN

    The Crew announcers are
    Neil Sika
    Jordan Angeli
    Not Danhole Kelly obnoxious, more like high school/college quality.
     
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  10. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Beric on the bench
    Stojanovic on the bench
    Kappelhoff on the bench
    Bornstein on the bench

    This is one of the worst line-ups I have ever seen
    [​IMG]

    substitutions tonight are goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, defender Jhon Espinoza, defender Wyatt Omsberg, defender Jonathan Bornstein, defender Johan Kappelhof, midfielder Luka Stojanović, midfielder Elliot Collier, midfielder Alex Monis, and forward Robert Berić.
     
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  11. Mikebsiu

    Mikebsiu Member+

    Mar 15, 2008
    Club:
    RSC Anderlecht
    How is this not a red??
     
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  12. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    It was, it just wasn’t called properly.
     
  13. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    The Crew announcers are foul, but red carding them would be a bit much.

    Oh, wait, you mean to foul on the field. Sorry.
     
  14. Mikebsiu

    Mikebsiu Member+

    Mar 15, 2008
    Club:
    RSC Anderlecht
    What did the crew announcers say?
     
  15. milicz

    milicz Member+

    Dec 2, 2001
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Poland
    Wow, that's embarrassing defending.
     
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  16. Mikebsiu

    Mikebsiu Member+

    Mar 15, 2008
    Club:
    RSC Anderlecht
    This sucks. Wicky will be the scapegoat and fired very, very soon. Zero talent on this team.
     
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  17. Redmaynard

    Redmaynard Member

    May 20, 2007
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Because Columbus. Last game ever at the Erector Set can't have red cards, offside calls, etc.....
     
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  18. pena pirata

    pena pirata Member+

    Sep 28, 2013
    Batavia
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    So why is Kappelhof not starting for Calvo?
     
  19. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    #19 xtomx, Jun 19, 2021
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2021
    I have been trying not to listen to them.
    Actually, I was putting a pizza in the oven. I may back it up at half time.
    In what minute did it happen?
     
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  20. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Talent on the team, but not on the field tonight
     
  21. skinut

    skinut Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2000
    Castle Pines, CO (or often elsewhere on earth)
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The suckage being displayed on the field tonight is worthy of a Mod.
     
  22. xtomx

    xtomx Member+

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    No, this team has no balls, just suck.
     
  23. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    “Did you know the Fire have started nine goalies in league play since trading Sean Johnson?”

     
  24. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    You think so highly of yourselves.
     
  25. skinut

    skinut Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 25, 2000
    Castle Pines, CO (or often elsewhere on earth)
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thank Ullr the 1st 45 mins. of over. That was ugly.
     

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