Major League Soccer (MLS) Thread - Page 331

steve1892 · 05-11-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dena

Yeah! I think they finished the roof today, all that's left is the seats and the fixins' inside.

Had a look there now. Still some people up on the roof, maybe just having a look about making sure it's done properly. They don't seem to be doing much.

If my memory serves me right, there's another section of seats finished also.

Looking pretty good I have to say.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 04:15 PM

Don't say it! It will only stoke his ego!

DeacsWF · 05-11-2009, 04:18 PM

He would pick the Yankees over the Mets, bandwagoner!

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 04:43 PM

Gamenight

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MLS Playoff Preview: Columbus Crew vs. Real Salt Lake

In the return leg, the Crew have their work cut out for them.

Who: Columbus Crew and Real Salt Lake
What: 2009 MLS playoffs, first round, second leg
When: 8:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, November 5
Where: Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

The Gist:

A late goal by Robbie Findlay in the dying minutes of the first leg sent shockwaves through the MLS playoffs as the defending champs go into the second match in quite a precarious position.

Yura Movsisyan sneaked a quick ball into the box that needed only a Findlay redirection to put Real Salt Lake in the driver seat in the series. Both teams were uninspired and lethargic in the first match, with the Crew seemingly playing for the scoreless draw.

Going into the second leg, a few things have to be considered. First of all, Columbus are the reigning MLS champions and do not like to lose matches at home. Only two losses out of 15 played in front of their fans prove this.

Couple the Crew’s home field dominance with the fact that Real Salt Lake experienced 11 road losses this season and the advantage has to go to Columbus. In the corresponding regular season fixture, Columbus took it to RSL, beating them 3-1 on a pair of goals by Jason Garay.

In a move that shocked many in the first leg, Crew coach Robert Warzycha decided to leave his two top offensive threats, Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Alejandro Moreno, on the bench. Both players should be back for this match and will provide the scoring punch that the Crew need to get back into this series.

It cannot be forgotten, however, that Real Salt Lake were in this exact same position last season having won the first leg of their conference semifinal series with Chivas USA 1-0. They then traveled to the Home Depot Center and tied 2-2, knocking the Goats out of the post-season.

Key Players:

Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Columbus Crew: Unlike the preview for the first leg, Schelotto should actually take the pitch and be a real menace for a Real Salt Lake defense that gave up 24 goals on the road this season.

Robbie Findlay, Real Salt Lake: The goal-scorer in game one will be looking for more in the return leg. Easily RSL’s best player last Saturday, the talented striker will look to break down the determined center back tandem of Chad Marshall and Eric Brunner.

Prediction:

Columbus 2-1 Real Salt Lake

To Advance:

RSL needs to win or tie the match.

Columbus needs to win by two clear goals or more. In the event of a one-goal win for the Crew, the match will go into extra time and (if needed) penalty kicks.

Shane Evans, Goal.com

Gorayfle · 05-11-2009, 04:47 PM

Everything except the Title is white. Hardly conducive to reading.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 04:49 PM

Oh, it's because it got messed up when I quoted it. And white works best for me.... Is black what works for you?

Gorayfle · 05-11-2009, 04:52 PM

I'm not touching that.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 04:53 PM

Black colored text Gordon!

DeacsWF · 05-11-2009, 04:54 PM

Big booty hoes.

Gorayfle · 05-11-2009, 04:54 PM

What else would you be talking about?

dena · 05-11-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scuba Steve

Don't say it! It will only stoke his ego!

You already know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeacsWF

He would pick the Yankees over the Mets, bandwagoner!

27!

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 04:55 PM

Is that better?

Gorayfle · 05-11-2009, 04:56 PM

Much better.

I'm doing a quick watch of the Italy x USA match. Is it just me or does Stephan Jerome look like Beasley.

dena · 05-11-2009, 04:59 PM

Playing wise? Yeah, I thought that too.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 05:02 PM

The 17 year old Jerome to the 27 year old Beasley, yeah.

But, when he was younger, Beasley was muuuuuuch better.

jrlm8 · 05-11-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Scuba Steve

And white works best for me.

So much racism in this thread. The tension is palpable.

And Luis Gil looks like the real deal.

DeacsWF · 05-11-2009, 07:29 PM

I'm so excited for Luis Gil. I have no doubt that Wenger will give him time if he impresses. I also have little doubt that he will impress. If there's one thing Wenger can do it's groom a player.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jrlm8

So much racism in this thread. The tension is palpable.

And Luis Gil looks like the real deal.

You pulled the race card for Thornton winning the award.

And yes he does.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 08:35 PM

Marshall named MLS Defender of the Year

For the second straight season, the Columbus Crew's Chad Marshall was selected as the league's best defender. Marshall was named as the MLS 2009 Defender of the Year Thursday, joining Carlos Bocanegra and Robin Fraser as the award's only two-time winners.

2009 has been a tremendous success for Marshall, named in July as an All-Star, and earning five caps with the U.S. National Team during the 2009 Gold Cup. However, due to injuries and the national team call-ups, Marshall was limited to just 18 games in MLS, missing the last six games of the regular season with a knee injury. When he was on the pitch he was a vital cog in a Columbus defense that conceded just 31 goals on the year, instrumental in the club's second consecutive Supporters' Shield.

In other awards announced today, Alex Prus was named the 2009 Referee of the Year, and Greg Barkey the 2009 Assistant Referee of the Year.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 10:41 PM

Ah, Alonso's goal against us should have been on GOTY.

DeacsWF · 05-11-2009, 10:42 PM

I have been thinkin' that exactly. Wasn't that the one he hit long range in off the bar?

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 10:47 PM

Yeah it was. Kind of just a snap shot as well.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 10:50 PM

In there around the 50 second mark.

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DeacsWF · 05-11-2009, 10:52 PM

Please say the Sounders' game is on TV tonight.

Scuba Steve · 05-11-2009, 10:57 PM

It's not on tonight.

05-11-2009, 04:15 PM	#8252 (permalink)
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Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Oh, it's because it got messed up when I quoted it. And white works best for me.... Is black what works for you? __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

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Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Is that better? __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

05-11-2009, 04:56 PM	#8263 (permalink)
Gorayfle Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Gender: Male Posts: 6,959	Much better. I'm doing a quick watch of the Italy x USA match. Is it just me or does Stephan Jerome look like Beasley. __________________ "For me beauty comes first, victory is seconday and what really matters is joy." -Socrates Brasileiro

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05-11-2009, 05:02 PM	#8265 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	The 17 year old Jerome to the 27 year old Beasley, yeah. But, when he was younger, Beasley was muuuuuuch better. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

05-11-2009, 07:29 PM	#8267 (permalink)
DeacsWF Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston Salem, NC Teams: United States of America, Seattle Sounders, Wake Forest, THFC Gender: Male Posts: 5,893	I'm so excited for Luis Gil. I have no doubt that Wenger will give him time if he impresses. I also have little doubt that he will impress. If there's one thing Wenger can do it's groom a player. __________________

05-11-2009, 08:35 PM	#8269 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Marshall named MLS Defender of the Year For the second straight season, the Columbus Crew's Chad Marshall was selected as the league's best defender. Marshall was named as the MLS 2009 Defender of the Year Thursday, joining Carlos Bocanegra and Robin Fraser as the award's only two-time winners. 2009 has been a tremendous success for Marshall, named in July as an All-Star, and earning five caps with the U.S. National Team during the 2009 Gold Cup. However, due to injuries and the national team call-ups, Marshall was limited to just 18 games in MLS, missing the last six games of the regular season with a knee injury. When he was on the pitch he was a vital cog in a Columbus defense that conceded just 31 goals on the year, instrumental in the club's second consecutive Supporters' Shield. In other awards announced today, Alex Prus was named the 2009 Referee of the Year, and Greg Barkey the 2009 Assistant Referee of the Year. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

05-11-2009, 10:41 PM	#8270 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Ah, Alonso's goal against us should have been on GOTY. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

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DeacsWF Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winston Salem, NC Teams: United States of America, Seattle Sounders, Wake Forest, THFC Gender: Male Posts: 5,893	I have been thinkin' that exactly. Wasn't that the one he hit long range in off the bar? __________________

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Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Yeah it was. Kind of just a snap shot as well. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

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