Matchday 4: ATL v POR, 3/18/23

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  1. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Atlanta United vs Portland Timbers
    Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
    Saturday, March 18, 7:30 PM
    Apple TV


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    Player Availability

    Atlanta
    • OUT: Ozzie Alonso (ACL recovery)
    • OUT: Matheus Rossetto (hamstring)
    Portland
    • OUT: Felipe Mora (left knee)
    • OUT: Sebastian Blanco (left knee)
    • OUT: David Ayala (right knee)
    • OUT: Dairon Asprilla (right knee)
    • OUT: Tega Ikoba (right knee)
    • OUT: Yimmi Chara (right hamstring)
    • OUT: Cristhian Paredes (right hamstring)
    • OUT: Evander (hip)
    Recent Results

    Atlanta (2-1-0)
    CLT 0-3 ATL
    ATL 1-1 TFC
    ATL 2-1 SJE

    Portland (1-0-2)
    POR 1-2 STL
    LAFC 3-2 POR
    POR 1-0 SKC

    - - - - -

    Portland are hurting right now, with an injury list that features 7 names optimally found among their starting XI. So long as Atlanta is front loading these home matches they need to do well, building up points, momentum, and team chemistry.

    Vamos Five Stripes!
     
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  2. Mach1

    Mach1 Member+

    Jun 27, 2004
    Acworth, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Erik Lopez is back on the senior roster.

    Woo.
     
  3. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Damn, Portland looks about like we did most of '22. I hate it for them, but if it helps us get a result, I'm good with it this week. Let's go, Stripes!
     
  4. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    He's not going to see the pitch today, if ever again..
     
  5. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Let's keep it going boys. 3 points tonight.
     
  6. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    A. Giorgos starts up top, with Sejdic in for Rossetto. Wiley still in as starter.

    B. Yours truly is home tonight with sick kids, so it'll be my first experience with Apple TV.
     
  7. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Apple not working here at all.
     
  8. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Am I stupid for not expecting commercials on Apple TV? My only other subscription services are Disney+ and Netflix, so this is new to me.

    Oh well. We're off.
     
  9. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    I can see they've already scored, tho.
     
  10. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Well. Portland scores in minute 2.

    Shot from outside of the box that was completely screened off from Guzan. Game on, then.
     
  11. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Goal was ruled out, Game is now on the screen.
     
  12. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Apple TV? With a name like Smuckers it better be good.
     
  13. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    A. Either Apple TV is having issues or my internet isn't prepped for so many streaming devices.

    B. Not sure I agree with the offside ruling disallowing the goal. Guzan wasn't getting it anyway since he was screened by a defender.

    Meanwhile, it's 0-0 in the 21'.
     
  14. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Wiley! 1-9 as the kid finishes off a 3 v 2 breakaway. Portland defenders mishandled their trap, allowing Almada to make the feed to the streaking teenager
     
  15. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Caleb Wiley does it again...
     
  16. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Oooh! Giorgos almost gets his first on Atlanta's second great passing sequence in 2 minutes. Keeper makes a good snap save.
     
  17. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Now Araujo blows an open chance. Luiz probably expecting contact instead of focusing on the shot. Should've been 2 there, after the great pass by Almada.
     
  18. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Damn, Luiz...
     
  19. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Ho.
    Lee
    S***!


    Almada with an absolutely world class free kick from about 30 yds out!

    Wow!
     
  20. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Almaaaaaadaaaaaaaa
     
  21. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
  22. Auriaprottu

    Auriaprottu Member+

    Atlanta Damn United
    Apr 1, 2002
    The back of the bus
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    dat mang bad
     
  23. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Giorgos! 3-0!

    Welcome to Atlanta! That was beautiful, after 2 great cross field passes. Wiley with the assist.
     
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  24. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
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    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    72' sees Etienne and Sosa come on for Wiley and Ibarra.

    Atlanta has had a few spells of great passing that has ended up just missing by inches in the final pass. Might have an Xg of 5.
     
  25. GunnerJacket

    GunnerJacket Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 18, 2003
    Gainesville, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Araujo! 4-0!

    Does brilliantly to receive a lobbing pass from Almada, then hits it across the box to reach the other corner.
     

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