PBP: MLS is Back Tournament Group Stage Game 1: NYCFC vs. Union, July 9, 2020 p/d/p

Good to be back. CWELCH999 love the picture of the venue.

 

I think the Union will win the tournament.

Having the COVID Cup trophy next to that sweet IMG Suncoast Pro Classic Championship trophy as the only trophies in the case would be pretty on brand for the Union, IMO.

 

Counting.
Down.
The.
Seconds.

📝👉https://t.co/jz2XsAso21#MLSisBack | #DOOP | #NYCvPHI pic.twitter.com/xK2ZGHq6Vb

— Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) July 9, 2020

So Ilsinho starting up top. Glesnes out. Though Elliott is awesome, too, so not really a dropoff except for 40-yard free kick ability.

Love seeing Wagner back.

 

What is up biotches! We Back! Cmon the U!

 

I got $20 the U is the outright tournament winner.... thats like 360 if they pull it off.

 

Classy move by the Union, honoring those that have been the victims of racial inequality.

 

how do you get to be one of those zoom fans on the big screen?

 

Karate Chopping a part of the new Curtin Strategy? Anyway, I like the spirit so far, even if everyone looks a little rusty. Classy move with the jerseys.

 

NYFC isn’t doing anything threatening yet. The Union have had the better of the offensive play. But the rust is apparent in terms of doing anything in the final third.

 

Totally relying on my youth soccer experience, a good portion of which was in the often sweltering heat of southern Florida, I expect the white kits could be a little bit of an advantage in the second half.

 

O Captain, my captain!!!!!!

 

His power comes from the mustache!

 

Don't let down on intensity now and let NYCFC score.

 

Fascinating to hear what the players are saying to eachother without the crowd noise.

 

So clarify for me...3 opportunities to make 5 subs. Ilsinho ->Fontana, Martinez ->Creavalle. Can only do 2 players at each instance right? So Curtin now again leaving one spot unused?

 

NICE WORK BOYS. I kinda like the morning soccer with my morning coffee.

 

After the subs and change in the tempo of the match, I was convinced that an equalizer was coming. But, then Andre Blake.

 

Especially since I'm working from home...nice being able to keep an eye on the game!

 

My initial thoughts:
- Classy move by the Union with jersey names.
- The players are rusty after a long layoff.
- I love Martinez...that dude is a wrecking ball! Over/under on how long until his first red card?
- That was a draw or loss without Blake...the more things change, the more they stay the same!

 

After standing in line at NJ DMV for an hour trying to get my daughter her first license and leaving empty handed because they had only gotten to #18 by 9:15 (we were #125). I needed something like this to turn my day around.

Have no right to be this happy at this hour. Pandemic sucks but a win takes the mind off the worry for a while. Nice to feel anxious about something that really doesn't matter rather than all the things that do. And proud of my team wearing those names and not telling MLS ahead of time. Fun listening to Twellman trying to sort it out without being sure.

 

I got on the TV's