So, that was definitely the best episode of Matador since last week's episode Oh and we finally don't have any more SRFC games to hear about. Phew. Here's what's on the docket (when was the last time we had 6 nationally televised games in one week?): As always, please keep it friendly and neutral in the PBP thread.
Going by NBCSN start times that late Saturday night West Coast match won't end for those of us including me on the East Coast until around 1:30AM. Ouch.
In fairness, they had a game last week actually start at the initial time instead of the usual 21-23 minutes in.
Shhh! I haven't had time to watch it tonight. Definitely tonight. Of course we have to talk about SRFC! Finally ... How will Los Angeles Pobladores disappoint me this week?
By the way, I'm taking nominations for next week's Chivas TBD nickname ... Seriously, that was the last one I've got on hand.
Your moment of SRFC ... Oh yeah, that new star above our crest looks nice. pic.twitter.com/b9Hg043yLw— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) October 2, 2014
Which immediately makes me think of New Zealand's national anthem, which contains the line "Guard Pacific's triple star". And now for something completely different
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/soccer/20141002_Union_desperately_seeking_offense.html This season. The teams played two draws at Chicago, 2-2 on April 5 and 1-1 on July 19. This game has ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ written all over it.
Chicago starting a guy ostensibly used as a CAM all season at left back. This should be....interesting
I think TT should visit the Fire threads in Bigsoccer and then reassess his statement about the nature of Chicago Fire soccer.
Twellman should remember Stokes because he helped end his career. He shoved Stokes into Rimando during a game, and Stokes was visibly concussed after he got up. It's one of the many reasons why I have a strong dislike for Twellman the player; flippant comments like the one he just made give me a strong dislike for Twellman the commentator.
Yeah... for some reason I was really pumped up for this game. Now i'm just thinking about going to bed early tonight.