PBP: 2023 MLS Season Game Thread Week 18 June 7-11 {R}

Watching soccer but a rugby game has broken out

 

Not enough slots.

 

Guzan actually having a good game so far. No doubt that will jinx him.

 

Vancouver 2-0 Montreal

Gauld pk

 

Guzan goes on walkabout but isn't punished.

Montreal making the Canadian Championship interesting

 

Congrats to Vancouver for winning the Canadian Championship and clinching a spot in the CCC.

 

Guzan saves a Bouanga point blank shot. Feels like they're playing on half a field, Atlanta rarely venturing into LAFC territory.

 

Vela's pk is saved by Guzan

but we're going to have a retake as Guzan was off the line

 

And Vela skies it

Still 0-0

 

Handball. No time to react, but it didn’t hit his body first.

 

It did hit his body first is what I think you meant to say (the replay was pretty clear)

 

Not called by VAR.

 

I disagree, but I was squinting to watch.

 

It's very clear on the replay that it hit his chest first. Taylor T. is never wrong, right?

 

Upon further review I’ll waive my objection

 

Guzan is saving the day

 

And now Bouanga skies it at the last kick.

Not at all another boring scoreless tie.

 

Wonder how many 0-0 matches Messi played in during his career.

 

Final stats were telling. LAFC outshot Atlanta 22-4 and 8-0 in shots on goal! Frustrating night for LAFC, but a good performance from Guzan and AUFC.

 

I hate 0-0 ties

 

Below are the MLS Season Pass announcer assignments for Matchday 18 with the play-by-play talent listed first, followed by the match analyst. pic.twitter.com/Acp00FEWAo

— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) June 8, 2023

 

It's the annual day when Mrs. Ismitje and I get to attend a game at the RioT. And to be there when Chicho is introduced. So hooray to that.