Mls Cup Playoffs

[Gotham Gator]

With the rate that MLS is expanding I predict that there will be never been a balanced schedule. I would rather see the whole we play during FIFA breaks thing corrected before a balanced schedule.

This is getting off topic, but I agree that we aren't going to see a balanced schedule. Still, I would like to see a longer season. The Premier League goes for 9 months plus 1 week - 42 weeks to play 38 games. We go for 34 weeks to play 34 games, plus another 6 weeks for the playoffs. One thing people don't focus on with our playoff system is that it robs us of regular season games. Still, even with the playoffs our season is 2 weeks shorter than the Premier League. I'd like it if we could start a month or more earlier. Begin the season 6 weeks earlier in late January. Play more games in the south and the Pacific coast. Then, make that up with more games in snowier locales in the summer. Play 36 games in 39 weeks. Then have the 6 week playoffs end with the MLS Cup on Thanksgiving weekend.

 

[NYCFCFan10]

This is getting off topic, but I agree that we aren't going to see a balanced schedule. Still, I would like to see a longer season. The Premier League goes for 9 months plus 1 week - 42 weeks to play 38 games. We go for 34 weeks to play 34 games, plus another 6 weeks for the playoffs. One thing people don't focus on with our playoff system is that it robs us of regular season games. Still, even with the playoffs our season is 2 weeks shorter than the Premier League. I'd like it if we could start a month or more earlier. Begin the season 6 weeks earlier in late January. Play more games in the south and the Pacific coast. Then, make that up with more games in snowier locales in the summer. Play 36 games in 39 weeks. Then have the 6 week playoffs end with the MLS Cup on Thanksgiving weekend.

Maybe with the establishment of more warm weather teams we can start the season in late February.

Don't think they'll add more games though. Garber stated in an interview once he/the league don't want it to go past 34 games.

Given the FIFA stuff and our winters, it's hard to fit in anything more than 34 games while playing through the summer.

 

[NYCFCFan10]

ESPN favoring Columbus to defeat Portland with a 64%-36% split.

I'll be happy for either team, I suppose. Kinda want to see Portland get their first before Seattle to see what they'll do next year for their TIFO against Seattle.

 

[Gene]

Oh dammit to hell I did it again. Wrong thread. N/M

 

[NYC24]

My son and I will be wearing our NYCFC jerseys to the MLS Cup Sunday in Columbus. Hopefully it will be the first of many appearances for our team's shirts at MLS Cup finals.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

moved to scheduling thread.

http://nycfcforums.com/index.php?threads/mls-scheduling-ideas.3961/#post-113025

 

[BlueCityRadio]

thesauerchise picked Columbus to win and I (Mike) picked Portland.

We are welcoming suggestions for our friendly Podcast wager. Best idea will be chosen Saturday afternoon and the winner will receive a Blue City Radio t-shirt.

Quote this thread so I can find your ideas.

 

[thesauerchise]

thesauerchise picked Columbus to win and I (Mike) picked Portland.

We are welcoming suggestions for our friendly Podcast wager. Best idea will be chosen Saturday afternoon and the winner will receive a Blue City Radio t-shirt.

Quote this thread so I can find your ideas.

Let's get a nice suggestion going here. It will be funny to see Mike have to do something.

 

[BxLio91]

Loser wears a Grabavoy jersey to EVERY HOME game next season.

 

[FootyLovin]

Loser wears a Grabavoy jersey to EVERY HOME game next season.

Um. Winner. No other entries needed.

 

[Z4CH3B99]

Loser wears a Grabavoy jersey to EVERY HOME game next season.

Are we sure this punishment isn't a bit too extreme? Does the loser really have to spend his hard earned money on something as worthless as a Grabavoy Jersey? Lol

 

[LionNYC]

Loser wears a Grabavoy jersey to EVERY HOME game next season.

That's a weak bet. Step it up with a custom I LOVE NED jersey and go full kit wanker.

 

[Gene]

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/...e-has-columbus-crew-sc-high-alert-eve-mls-cup

Kamara injures his leg in practice this afternoon........game time decision tomorrow on whether or not he plays.

 

[Gene]

Kamara in the starting lineup as per mlssoccer.com

 

[EganSoccerWords]

Columbus gonna win this IMHO. Tough place to play at home. We were lucky to come away with any points.

 

[LionNYC]

But like Columbus instead of Pittsburg

 

[BlueCityRadio]

That's a weak bet. Step it up with a custom I LOVE NED jersey and go full kit wanker.

Congratulations! We are going with Lion NYC and the recommendation of going Grabavoy Full Kit Wanker for the first mild weather home game.

 

[LionNYC]

Congratulations! We are going with Lion NYC and the recommendation of going Grabavoy Full Kit Wanker for the first mild weather home game.

And you have to wear that stupid headband he wears.

 

[LionNYC]

The unanswered question about this game: What has Kei Kamara's Chipotle consumption been this week? Has he eaten none because of E. Coli and will that lack of Chipotle affect his game? Has he eaten Chipotle?

 

[LionNYC]

Steve Clark fucked up.