2019 MLS All-Star Game Presented by Target vs. Atletico Madrid - Orlando, July 31

This would be great if there were a way to exclude Orlando supporters from attending. Unless, of course, MLS is looking to highlight supporters flipping the bird and grabbing the crotch.

Depending on the opponent they may move it to the Orange Bowl. I mean, if it’s a big European club opponent.

Orlando City Stadium may be MLS vs Liga MX All Stars.
 
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Depending on the opponent they may move it to the Orange Bowl. I mean, if it’s a big European club opponent.

Orlando City Stadium may be MLS vs Liga MX All Stars.

I couldn't name one Liga MX player.
 
It looks like we might have dodged a bullet and none of our squad will be drafted for this dumbass exhibition.

There are two Commissioner picks (Garber will likely highlight young Americans or young Internationals succeeding in the league) and then James O'Conner (Orlando manager) picks the rest. Someone is likely going to get selected (either Heber, Mitria, Moralez, or someone else). Hopefully only just one.
 
I'm going to get all contrarian on the perennial widespread expressions of relief after we confirm we have few or no all star representatives.

In 2017 Toronto had 3 starters and we had 1. Toronto went 8-2-2 after the game and won both Supporters Shield and MLS Cup. We went 5-2-5 and lost to Toronto in the playoffs.

Last year Atlanta had 4 ASG starters and the Red Bulls had 3. NYCFC had 1. Atlanta went 7-3-1 and won MLS Cup. Red Bulls went 9-1-3 and won Supporters Shield. NYC went 3-5-4, limped into the playoffs, and lost to Atlanta.

I'm not claiming cause and effect except in the indirect way that having multiple players deemed worthy of starting the ASG probably means your team is doing very well and it is no surprise it would continue to do well. But the extra game is also pretty clearly not a hindrance. Sure, there's risk of injury. But we have had many players miss games due to knocks received in training. I'm not extra afraid of the ASG.

I guess I'm saying I would not mind having 3-4 players the rest of the league looks at and says "he's top 11." Nor would I mind having an engaged fan base that overwhelms MLS voting servers. I think it would be fun, and I don't think it really has much negative effect.
 
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I'm going to get all contrarian on the perennial widespread expressions of relief after we confirm we have few or no all star representatives.

In 2017 Toronto had 3 starters and we had 1. Toronto went 8-2-2 after the game and won both Supporters Shield and MLS Cup. We went 5-2-5 and lost to Toronto in the playoffs.

Last year Atlanta had 4 ASG starters and the Red Bulls had 3. NYCFC had 1. Atlanta went 7-3-1 and won MLS Cup. Red Bulls went 9-1-3 and won Supporters Shield. NYC went 3-5-4, limped into the playoffs, and lost to Atlanta.

I'm not claiming cause and effect except in the indirect way that having multiple players deemed worthy of starting the ASG probably means your team is doing very well and it is no surprise it would continue to do well. But the extra game is also pretty clearly not a hindrance. Sure, there's risk of injury. But we have had many players miss games due to knocks received in training. I'm not extra afraid of the ASG.

I guess I'm saying I would not mind having 3-4 players the rest of the league looks at and says "he's top 11." Nor would I mind having an engaged fan base that overwhelms MLS voting servers. I think it would be fun, and I don't think it really has much negative effect.

fuck no, considering our team gets injured all the time even in training, no i dont want them traveling and having extra minutes on an marketing exhibitions. those teams you mentioned were already good before that and after , this game is not needed to show they were good. Just like this year this game is not needed to know LAFC is good and is favorite to win the cup.
 
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I'm going to get all contrarian on the perennial widespread expressions of relief after we confirm we have few or no all star representatives.

In 2017 Toronto had 3 starters and we had 1. Toronto went 8-2-2 after the game and won both Supporters Shield and MLS Cup. We went 5-2-5 and lost to Toronto in the playoffs.

Last year Atlanta had 4 ASG starters and the Red Bulls had 3. NYCFC had 1. Atlanta went 7-3-1 and won MLS Cup. Red Bulls went 9-1-3 and won Supporters Shield. NYC went 3-5-4, limped into the playoffs, and lost to Atlanta.

I'm not claiming cause and effect except in the indirect way that having multiple players deemed worthy of starting the ASG probably means your team is doing very well and it is no surprise it would continue to do well. But the extra game is also pretty clearly not a hindrance. Sure, there's risk of injury. But we have had many players miss games due to knocks received in training. I'm not extra afraid of the ASG.

I guess I'm saying I would not mind having 3-4 players the rest of the league looks at and says "he's top 11." Nor would I mind having an engaged fan base that overwhelms MLS voting servers. I think it would be fun, and I don't think it really has much negative effect.

NYCFC fans don't want star players or representation in the ASG. They want to win just enough games to not have to overhaul everything. Plus we wouldn't want anyone to get hurt for our mediocre playoff performances.
 
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NYCFC fans don't want star players or representation in the ASG. They want to win just enough games to not have to overhaul everything. Plus we wouldn't want anyone to get hurt for our mediocre playoff performances.
Lol did you really mean fans?
 
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As opposed to "supporters"? Yes, that was on purpose.
Lol that would be an interesting reading of most of what I've read.

Saying that they would rather not have the current set of players in ASGs is one thing. Reading that they would turn down star players and choose a path of mediocrity in order to avoid losing players to ASGs is a leap.

Maybe we're just reading different things.
 
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Lol that would be an interesting reading of most of what I've read.

Saying that they would rather not have the current set of players in ASGs is one thing. Reading that they would turn down star players and choose a path of mediocrity in order to avoid losing players to ASGs is a leap.

Maybe we're just reading different things.

I'm saying I think mgarbowski mgarbowski isn't off track here. We can have names, popular players, play the ASG and still succeed.

But! The point is more towards the engagement comment he had. Thats why I said fans, not supporters.
 
I'm saying I think mgarbowski mgarbowski isn't off track here. We can have names, popular players, play the ASG and still succeed.

But! The point is more towards the engagement comment he had. Thats why I said fans, not supporters.
I'd rather have an engaged fan base for sure. Agnostic on the fan votes tbh.