2015 MLS

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:44 am

Lots of people predicted Ricketts was going to be LA's undoing. I didn't see the first flub but I did see the last goal. Peneda would've had a play on that.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:55 am

DaveInSeattle wrote:
DaveInSeattle wrote:

Still waiting to hear an explanation as to what happened with the Sounders "non-goal" late in the 1st half. It was odd...the teams kinda stopped playing, but then the Ref never blew the whistle, and the Sounders pounced on the ball and put it in the net. Then the Galaxy players surrounded the linesman and the Ref, and the goal was waved off. I would guess that it was called as offsides, but the flag was never up. Very strange...
Here's the play in question: https://streamable.com/ndbr?t=8.5

MLS' website actually put up a feature on the call.
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/10/2 ... oplay=true" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 8:17 pm

after game 1 of night 2
wlu_lax6 4
pdx 3
pruitt 22

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:44 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:after game 1 of night 2
wlu_lax6 4
pdx 3
pruitt 22

Thank God I pvr-d that atrocity. Only wasted 45 minutes or so watching Toronto FC play like my a=daughter's house league team (and not the rep squad).

The first Impact goal only occurred because 4 or 5 Toronto FC players made huge errors, culminating with a clueless keeper making a fool of himself. And it went on from there.

Just an inexcusable performance.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:41 am

after the knockout stage
wlu_lax6 4
pdx 4
pruitt 23

Okay next up (pick both legs)

11/1 & 11/8 (home team for leg 1 is first, for leg 2 is second)
DC v. Red Bulls
Portland v. Vancouver
Montreal v. Columbus
Seattle v. FC Dallas

DC v. Red Bulls
Leg 1- 1-1 Espindola
Leg 2 2-0 Red Bulls, Bradley Wright-Philips
Red Bulls win series

Portland v. Vancouver
Leg 1 1-0 Portland, Adi
Leg 2 1-1, Adi
Portland wins Series

Montreal v. Columbus
Leg 1 2-0 Montreal Drogba
Leg 2 1-0 Montreal Drogba
Montreal

Seattle v. FC Dallas
Leg 1 2-2, Martins
Leg 2 1-1 Dallas, Dempsey
Dallas wins on away goals

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:11 am

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:08 am

That shoot-out was all around nutso. Can't ask for better drama than coming down to keepers facing off against each other.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:43 am

P.D.X. wrote:That shoot-out was all around nutso. Can't ask for better drama than coming down to keepers facing off against each other.

That was one of the craziest things I've ever seen. We started watching with about 15 minutes left in Regulation, which is when it started going BANANAS!

How the one KC pk didn't go in....after hitting both posts....is beyond reason.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:48 am

DaveInSeattle wrote:How the one KC pk didn't go in....after hitting both posts....is beyond reason.

And that was just one of 3 chances they had to end it. The odds on that are just mind-boggling.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:49 am

The Baggio-esq shank over the top boggles my mind. I don't get players who go high on PKs. A good low PK is unstoppable even if guessed by the goalie. Going high just adds to risk

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:01 pm

P.D.X. wrote:
DaveInSeattle wrote:How the one KC pk didn't go in....after hitting both posts....is beyond reason.
And that was just one of 3 chances they had to end it. The odds on that are just mind-boggling.

I was about to fall asleep at the end of regulation. And nope. We stayed up for the entire ET, and then was like "alright, just get out of here...." and the defending on that Urruti goal was just atrocious.

And then with PKs, I think it took me 30 minutes to fall asleep after that. What a freaking game. Definitely worth staying up for.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:17 pm

DC v. Red Bulls
Leg 1 2-1 DC - Saborío
Leg 2 2-0 Red Bulls - Bradley Wright-Philips
Red Bulls win series

Portland v. Vancouver
Leg 1 2-0 Portland - Adi
Leg 2 1-1, Rivero
Portland wins Series

Montreal v. Columbus
Leg 1 3-0 Montreal - Drogba
Leg 2 1-1 Drogba
Montreal

Seattle v. FC Dallas
Leg 1 2-1, Seattle - Dempsey
Leg 2 1-1 Diaz
Seattle

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:27 am

wlu_lax6 5
pdx 4 (no picks for leg 2)
pruitt 33 (another perfect pick in the Seattle game)

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:00 am

How can I monetize this run of prescience?

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:45 pm

Didn't realize Kreis had been canned. NYCFC's front office is clearly out of their element — no understanding what it takes to build an MLS franchise from the ground up. I hope they hire Capello and then sack him after one unsuccessful season.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:58 am

P.D.X. wrote:Didn't realize Kreis had been canned. NYCFC's front office is clearly out of their element — no understanding what it takes to build an MLS franchise from the ground up. I hope they hire Capello and then sack him after one unsuccessful season.

I'm sorry it didn't work out for Jason. I haven't been paying much attention to NYCFC, but did he do anything there that hurt his reputation?

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:03 am

Steve of phpBB wrote:
P.D.X. wrote:Didn't realize Kreis had been canned. NYCFC's front office is clearly out of their element — no understanding what it takes to build an MLS franchise from the ground up. I hope they hire Capello and then sack him after one unsuccessful season.
I'm sorry it didn't work out for Jason. I haven't been paying much attention to NYCFC, but did he do anything there that hurt his reputation?

No, besides not winning enough. The rumor mill has him moving to Seattle or Toronto.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:14 am

He had a lot of say in the expansion draft, right?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:10 pm

mister d wrote:He had a lot of say in the expansion draft, right?

Probably but I also bet he was expecting to have Lampard the whole season.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:24 pm

What's the intent of expansion drafts in MLS, to compete now or build for the future? Aside from Mullins (and maybe McNamara?) it doesn't seem to be setting them up all that well.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:17 pm

mister d wrote:What's the intent of expansion drafts in MLS, to compete now or build for the future? Aside from Mullins (and maybe McNamara?) it doesn't seem to be setting them up all that well.

Seems like teams were looking at solid 90 minute role players (i.e. Lewis Neal) with low salary and trade value players (Ricketts)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_MLS_Expansion_Draft" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:49 pm

mister d wrote:What's the intent of expansion drafts in MLS, to compete now or build for the future? Aside from Mullins (and maybe McNamara?) it doesn't seem to be setting them up all that well.

For the most part it's to put together a competent core. You're mostly picking from fringe players, journeymen, and aging talent (although it seems like there's usually a steal or two). You can tell more about an expansion team's ambitions by their DP and other outside-the-drafts signings.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:56 pm

If the cumulative age is > 100, that means they're gonna be real good, huh?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:48 pm

"My teammate Didier Drogba is rampaging into the area, let me try this shot from distance...."

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:54 am

wlu_lax6 19
pdx 4 (no picks for leg 2)
pruitt 42

1 point for picking the result of the game
1 point for picking the winner of the series (for the 2 legged rounds)
5 points for picking the score
3 points for picking a goal scorer (only allowed one player per game)

Leg 1 Home listed first
Crew v. Red Bulls
Portlandv. Dallas

Leg 1 - Crew 2-1 Kamara
Leg 2 1-1 draw Kamara
Series Crew

Leg 1 - Portland 1-0 Adi
Leg 2 2-1 Dallas Barrios
Series Dallas
Series Crew

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:50 am

Brutal loss last night for the Sounders. Had the series won, but gave up a tying goal in stoppage time, and lost in PK's.

Dallas just looked like the better team. Younger, and way way way faster. Diaz and Castillo were better than anyone on the Sounders. Sounders looked old and slow, especially Obafemi Martins. He was a complete non-factor.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:35 am

Leg 1 - Crew 2-0, Kamara
Leg 2 Red Bulls 1-0, Wright-Phillips
Series Crew

Leg 1 - 3-1 Portland Adi
Leg 2 - 2-1 Dallas Texeira
Series Portland

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:52 pm

Last 1.5 minutes of the COL/NYRB game. Man...

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:01 am

Ticket to Columbus booked!

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:07 am

P.D.X. wrote:Ticket to Columbus booked!

I considered going, and then I saw the ticket prices on StubHub. I'll watch the game from the comfort of my home instead.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 4:28 pm

absolute gaffe for the ages by the crew keeper.

"Scored Too Soon!"

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:52 pm

After hearing him on the MIB podcast, I really like Kei Kamara, but man this Crew team is a bunch of flopping ass whiners.

Post by **Sabo** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:59 pm

P.D.X. wrote:Ticket to Columbus booked!

Congrats! I hope you enjoyed yourself.

Post by **brian** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:22 pm

I say this with all seriousness, but I hope Caleb Porter is the next USMNT coach. I think by fall 2018 he might be ready.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 9:44 pm

brian wrote:I say this with all seriousness, but I hope Caleb Porter is the next USMNT coach. I think by fall 2018 he might be ready.

His last outing with a U23 was not a success. Wonder if that hurts his chances.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:47 am

We go right from MLS Cup into MLS Silly Season...

Pontius goes to Philly from DC (Pontius able to keep 400K salary)
DC gets Neagle from Sounders. (DC goes from 400K to 160K salary player for similar production..but maybe less upside if Pontius can stay healthy)
some allocation money gets exchanged in the deal.

60 players are in for the re-entry drafts (i.e. the DC United roster building system). Players selected in Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Draft will be able to sign with their new club for their current contract option for 2016. Players unselected in Stage 1 will be eligible for Stage 2; picks from Stage 2 will negotiate new deals with their new clubs.

GK Joe Bendik (Toronto FC)
GK Josh Ford (Orlando City SC)
GK Tally Hall (Orlando City SC)
GK Alec Kann (Chicago Fire)
GK Chris Konopka (Toronto FC)
GK Matt Lampson (Columbus Crew SC)
GK Zac MacMath (Philadelphia Union)
GK Brian Perk (LA Galaxy)
GK Donovan Ricketts (LA Galaxy)
GK Paolo Tornaghi (Vancouver Whitecaps)

DF Kevin Alston (New England Revolution)
DF Jalil Anibaba (Sporting Kansas City)
DF Steven Beitashour (Vancouver Whitecaps)
DF Jeb Brovsky (New York City FC)
DF Hassoun Camara (Montreal Impact)
DF/MF Greg Cochrane (Chicago Fire)
DF Leonardo Gonzalez (Seattle Sounders)
DF Tony Lochhead
DF Tommy Meyer (LA Galaxy)
DF Roy Miller (New York Red Bulls)
DF Pa Modou Kah (Vancouver Whitecaps)
DF Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire)
DF Chris Schuler (Real Salt Lake)
DF Zach Scott (Seattle Sounders)
DF Seth Sinovic (Sporting Kansas City)
DF Bakary Soumare (FC Dallas)
DF Jordan Stewart (San Jose Earthquakes)
DF Jermaine Taylor (Houston Dynamo)
DF Anthony Wallace (New York Red Bulls)
DF Kwame Watson-Siriboe (New York City FC)

MF Carlos Alvarez (Colorado Rapids)
MF/FW Tony Cascio (Orlando City SC)
MF Warren Creavalle (Philadelphia Union)
MF Danny Cruz (Philadelphia Union)
MF Andy Dorman (New England Revolution)
MF Michael Farfan (D.C United)
MF Fred (Philadelphia Union)
MF Boniek Garcia (Houston Dynamo)
MF Jeremy Hall (New England Revolution)
MF Jackson (Toronto FC)
MF Alex Lopez (Houston Dynamo)
MF Michel (FC Dallas)
MF Michael Nanchoff (Portland Timbers)
MF Lewis Neal (Orlando City SC)
MF Marco Pappa (Seattle Sounders)
MF Mauro Rosales (Vancouver Whitecaps)
MF Matt Watson (Chicago Fire)

FW Jairo Arrieta (D.C. United)
FW Bright Dike
FW Robbie Findley (Toronto FC)
FW Mike Fucito (San Jose Earthquakes)
FW Chandler Hoffman (Houston Dynamo)
FW Antoine Hoppenot (Philadelphia Union)
FW Jason Johnson (Chicago Fire)
FW Danny Mwanga (Orlando City SC)
FW Dane Richards (New York Red Bulls)
FW Charlie Rugg (LA Galaxy)
FW Vicente Sanchez (Colorado Rapids)
FW Gabriel Torres (Colorado Rapids)
FW Maximiliano Urruti (Portland Timbers)

26 players are full Free Agents...first ones in MLS history. My gut says most of these will take pay cuts to stay in the league or end up out of contract

GK Jon Busch (Chicago Fire)
GK Troy Perkins (Seattle Sounders)
GK Kyle Reynish (New York Red Bulls)
GK Andrew Weber (Portland Timbers)

DF Corey Ashe (Orlando City SC)
DF Bobby Burling (Colorado Rapids)
DF Ty Harden (Chicago Fire)
DF Michael Harrington (Colorado Rapids)
DF Stephen Keel (FC Dallas)
DF Drew Moor (Colorado Rapids)
DF James Riley (Colorado Rapids)

MF Eric Avila (Orlando City SC)
MF Brian Carroll (Philadelphia Union)
MF Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo)
MF Ned Grabavoy (New York City FC)
MF Nick LaBrocca (Colorado Rapids)
MF Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire)
MF Justin Mapp (Montreal Impact)
MF Paulo Nagamura (Sporting Kansas City)
MF Nathan Sturgis (Houston Dynamo)

FW Chad Barrett (Seattle Sounders)
FW Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy)
FW Conor Casey (Philadelphia Union)
FW Kenny Cooper (Montreal Impact)
FW Alan Gordon (LA Galaxy)
FW Mike Magee (Chicago Fire)

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:11 pm

Sabo wrote:
P.D.X. wrote:Ticket to Columbus booked!
Congrats! I hope you enjoyed yourself.

Absolutely. Just getting my voice back. Still need to sit down and watch the match again so I can appreciate it without being aswirl in my own emotions.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:14 pm

The pics (and sound) from when they arrived back in Portland are awesome.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:16 pm

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 2:55 pm

Jorge Villafaña to Santos Laguna for $1 mil. Basically he was an add-on in a deal with Chivas a couple years back, so this is a nice flip, but sucks to lose such a talent at LB. Be surprised if Jurgen doesn't give him a look.