Of course they pre-manufacture the gear but they should not go on sale until the game ends, and then only for the correct team. That store screwed up.
MLS Cup Playoffs - December 11 - Portland (Away)
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We’ve become a team that likes to win the ball as high up the field as we can, this starts at Taty pressing. So when we win those midfield battles and can possess the ball, the results go in our favor.
I like it and it makes sense. Would you then say you’d like to see James and Morales have more of the tackles and duels won than Callens and Chanot?
Has to be Sands/Morales. If Chanot/Callens are making lots of plays, it means Portland is probably getting to dangerous spots. If Sands/Morales are making plays, it means we're snuffing out their counterattack before it gets to our defensive third.
I think the weather is really going to favor Portland. It's easy to play quick in the rain because, even on turf, the ball will move a lot faster. That's advantageous, especially against Malte and Chanot, who aren't the quickest defenders in the league. A wet ball is harder to control and pass, which will take some of the flow out of our control possession-based style. It's also harder to save, so we should take our chances from outside the 18 like Chanot did and hope for a rebound.
How many games did we even play in the rain this season? I can't remember a single one. Maybe early on in the spring.
So a question for those who have seen a decent amount of Portland. Do they counter with quick passes or go over the top? If they go over the tip, then the wind and rain go against them?
Swung by Providence Park on my way to the Japanese Garden. Broadcast crews busy setting up.
There would have been one....
Wow! where did you get that second shot?
Can't believe
mgarbowski didn't go with average xG.
Crosses.
Managers and squads may have rotated over the years, but the one time we had fewer crosses against Portland, we won. When we have more crosses, we lose.
Beyond that (potentially irrelevant) history, this could apply to this singular match. If the team is able to attack centrally in the final third it should evidence success bypassing Chara - a key to beating Portland no matter his age. Further, attacking centrally should hinder counterattack options If the team is consistently sending fullbacks deep to cross, I suspect it will create more vulnerabilities on the wing heading in the other direction, and NYCFC fullbacks are definitely weaker than NYCFC centerbacks. Basically, can NYCFC go at them or will they be forced to go around them?
That noted, the two biggest goals against New England and Philadelphia came from crosses from Gudi, so what do I know?
I gave it some thought.Can't believe
I assume it's because with xG, you could have just two really good shots that skew it to a huge number, whereas the remaining 84 minutes of the game areall back-foot, or portland just failing to get good shots.Can't believe
This is how you'll find me tonight and tomorrow!
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Lol it’s even sweeter because he copy pasted the Knicks image.
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No. Earlier mgar posted an article that explained that average xG was the one most predictive factor for when road teams win. Just thought he would connect back to it for pure synchronicity if not for belief.
im still of the belief gudi is not fit for 90. no way amundsen is starting if gudi was fit.
this should prob go in the social media thread but it's one last training before tomorrow and guess who's IN IT!!?!??!
(not fully but he's dressed and actually kicking a ball!)
also callens taunting talles is HILARIOUS
(not fully but he's dressed and actually kicking a ball!)
also callens taunting talles is HILARIOUS
