The Official Major League Soccer Thread

jerrod · Post #541 » by **jerrod** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:16 am

damn, that woman almost got destroyed

Post #542 » by **magik9113** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:17 am

what a start

edfmx86 · Post #543 » by **edfmx86** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:25 am

Rogers playing like a dirtbag so far. It's too bad Marquez got suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Red Bulls might have a chance to win it all now

jerrod · Post #544 » by **jerrod** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:50 am

donovan's doing nothing but the other big names are controlling this

Post #545 » by **magik9113** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:58 am

surprised Backe chose to put in Auvray instead of Ballouchy...can't say I agree with that move.

Dane Richards shouldn't even bother being in the box defending a corner kick.

Would like to see some Agudelo sooner than later in the 2nd half.

edfmx86 · Post #546 » by **edfmx86** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 5:31 am

RSL vs LA Galaxy for the west....should be a great match

Houston vs Sporting KC for east...I'm surprised Houston made it this far but this game could go either way

nghedman · Post #547 » by **nghedman** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 3:57 pm

Fun game, too bad for RSL that LA won, but the better team that night won the game.

Rodgers sure would feel like an idiot if that girl didn't see that ball coming and it broke her neck. Wow what a stupid move by Rodgers!

I was impressed with LA's constant running up to mark the guy with the ball, even towards the tired, end of the match, time. The goal NY got was a result of two of those things not happening correctly on the same play and NY scored.

Post #548 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 8:37 pm

Post #549 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Nov 4, 2011 8:39 pm

Why are these games not on Saturday?

MLS shouldn't be competing with the NFL.

ThreeYearPlan · Post #550 » by **ThreeYearPlan** » Sat Nov 5, 2011 4:50 am

because ESPN can't broadcast them Saturday with college football all day long. Yeah it's gonna be on the same time as some NFL games but it's better than being banished to FSC

nghedman · Post #551 » by **nghedman** » Sun Nov 6, 2011 4:21 pm

My prediction: If Olave and Borchards both play for RSL they win 1-0 if not I would say LA wins 3-1

Beckerman vs Beckham: Beckerman will be trying to stop Beckham's pin point exact crosses and this will be giving RSL fits. Beckerman as the defensive mid will be trying to read the field and stop these, Beckerman is awesome at seeing the field. This will also be something to watch. Olave's speed will also be much needed here and if Olave is playing it will stop the scores from LA

If RSL goes into a defensive mode thinking they can hold off LA after an early goal, it won't happen. LA is too good and RSL's strength is not in a defensive game. RSL will need to go on the attack always trying to move the ball maintaining possession. Clearing the ball and giving it over to the other team time and time again will give LA a chance to score and they will.

RSL is unstoppable when they constantly maintain the ball, wearing down the other team and never giving them opportunities. (much like running the ball in American football the NFL, taking time of the clock)

NeverGoingToWin · Post #552 » by **NeverGoingToWin** » Sun Nov 6, 2011 9:59 pm

Let's go RSL! Good post nghedman. I hope you are right.

edfmx86 · Post #553 » by **edfmx86** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 1:03 am

God i hate Carlo Costly, but congrats, we have our first finalist! 2 time MLS cup champion, Houston Dynamo

ThreeYearPlan · Post #554 » by **ThreeYearPlan** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 1:14 am

Carlos Costly is a beast man, don't hate

Post #555 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 1:17 am

I really didn't see them beating Sporting KC, Houston played one hell of a game.

Post #556 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 3:06 am

Fantastic first half.

Boognish · Post #557 » by **Boognish** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 3:34 am

Mike Magee! Love that guy!

Boognish · Post #558 » by **Boognish** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 3:44 am

AND THE SIGNATURE ROBBIE KEANE CELEBRATION!!!!

never gets old

ThreeYearPlan · Post #559 » by **ThreeYearPlan** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 4:17 am

Brad Davis has like no shot in playing the final right

Post #560 » by **dockingsched** » Mon Nov 7, 2011 4:18 am

Boognish wrote:Mike Magee! Love that guy!

yup yup