Pre-match: 1998 MLS Cup Reboot Fire v. DC United 5.25 6:30 Apple TV+

One of my two dogs is watching the game intently. Kinda funny really.

Pete (thinks the dog is more interested than he is)

 

I didn't notice who got beat because the drama in my house is my wife threw her back out so was self medicating with RED STRIPE and when I cooked dinner (two steaks, sautéed vidalia onions, peppers, Bella mushrooms and roasted garlic with a side of buttered egg noodles) she was "too busy" to eat and left her steak unattended on the stovetop where it was promptly eaten by one Whippet. I am annoyed obviously but mainly because if the dog was going to eat the steak she should have had the sides too. My wife I feel zero sadness for because that was a very very predictable outcome based upon 8 previous years of counter surfing.

Meanwhile...back to the game.

 

The game is disappointing but the dog stories are not!

Pete (finds the silver lining)

 

Wife is now mad at me because I'm annoyed at HER, not the dog. Dog gonna dog. Don't be mad at the dog, be mad at the game.

 

I am on a short vacation in Montréal and for some reason have this game on my phone at a bar enjoying a drink (sound off because I am not a douchebag). I must hate myself.

 

In all honesty, the other one is a little dumb.

Pete (laughs)

 

Fede

 

You weren't wrong.

Pete (didn't expect it to come that way though)

 

I literally typed that into the reply box then deleted it.

Pete (is glad he's not the only one)

 

Now the most REAL place I experienced in Montreal was Schwartz's. I highly recommend. Not free unfortunately but worth the price for its life changing aspect.
https://schwartzsdeli.com/

 

********ing Shaqiri.

 

Frank needs to sub off Fede for Gimenez and Barlow for Koutsias, but I'm not sure it even makes a difference at this point.

Sorry, no dog story for me as I have no pets.

 

Too bad...I could cook them up some wicked Lobstah or something else expensive.

 

I am regretfully going to add Navarro to the "needs an upgrade list."

Pete (is a fan but he's just had too many bad performances this year)

 

Watching Fire NOT pass through the midfield again and go long ball to the opposing goal keeper. Wasted...

 

That graphic at halftime showing the Fire attack being always on the left is accurate for the entire season.

Pete (should have snapped a photo)

 

Shaqiri was not the answer, at least to the question the Fire were asking. Listening to them talking about him on the broadcast but I hope he plays well in the Euros and gets sold to the Saudi retirement league and enjoys his time in the pasture. Fire need to move forward.

 

Wait...what happens when we kick the ball into THEIR net? Is that a??? Offsides? Game over? Red card?