MLS Week 21 - 2019

[LionNYC]

JULY 23 - TUESDAY
Chicago Fire vs. Cruz Azul 8:30 PM (Leagues Cup, ESPN+)
LA Galaxy vs. Club Tijuana 11 PM (Leagues Cup, ESPN+)

JULY 24 - WEDNESDAY
Montreal Impact vs. York9 7:30 PM (Canadian Championship, Leg 2 (MTL leads 2-2 on away goals))
Houston Dynamo vs. Club America 8:30 PM (Leagues Cup, ESPN+)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Cavalry 10:30 PM (Canadian Championship Leg 2, (0-0))
Real Salt Lake vs. Tigres UNAL 10:30 PM (Leagues Cup, ESPN+)

JULY 26 - FRIDAY
New York City FC vs. Sporting Kansas City 7:30 PM
Los Angeles Football Club vs. Atlanta United FC 10 PM (ESPN)

JULY 27 - SATURDAY
New England Revolution vs. Orlando City SC 7 PM
New Jersey Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew SC 7:30 PM
Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United 8 PM
FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake 8 PM
Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders FC 8 PM
Minnesota United FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC 8 PM
Montreal Impact vs. Philadelphia Union 8 PM
Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati 8 PM
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids 10 PM
Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy 10:30 PM (FS1)

 

[mgarbowski]

The LAFC Atlanta game is wild.

 

[LionNYC]

The LAFC Atlanta game is wild.

You're underselling it.

 

[mgarbowski]

You're underselling it.

The LAFC Atlanta game is very wild.

 

[Gotham Gator]

As much as it looked like LAFC was boat racing Atlanta, the last 3 of LA’s 4 goals were all checked by VAR, and there is a good case that 2 of them should not have stood.

Still, they gave back that good fortune on the own goal.

A very fun game overall. I guess the result is good for us since we aren’t catching LA, and therefore need to stay up on Atlanta.

 

[LionNYC]

As much as it looked like LAFC was boat racing Atlanta, the last 3 of LA’s 4 goals were all checked by VAR, and there is a good case that 2 of them should not have stood.

Still, they gave back that good fortune on the own goal.

A very fun game overall. I guess the result is good for us since we aren’t catching LA, and therefore need to stay up on Atlanta.

I think the penalty was bullshit. The one foul inside the box looked like a dive. The one foul outside the box looked more like a foul. Still, should have been a free kick.

And those goals looked more offside than onside, especially the 2nd one.

 

[Shwafta]

Wow. The east couldn't have gone much better for us!

 

[Davo15]

Do we think New England are actually a threat now?

 

[Shwafta]

Do we think New England are actually a threat now?

Yes. Especially given our history home and away against them.

 

[canchon]

Do we think New England are actually a threat now?

Seven wins, four ties, zero losses under Bruce. Absolutely a threat. Best team in the east over the last ten games.

 

[NickA]

Watching Portland - LAG. Any reason why some
Portland fans are giving the finger to the camera when it's on them? I've seen it a few times and the camera quickly cuts away.

 

[NYCFC_Dan]

I honestly can’t remember the last time I gave someone the finger. Seems so childish and lame.

 

[mgarbowski]

We no longer lead the league in draws.

 

[adam]

This week worked out really well for us standings wise:

We won
ATL lost
PHI lost
DC drew
NJ lost (at home)

We’re now 4 points out of first with 4 games in hand. 1 point out of second with 3-4 games in hand. 1 point ahead of 5th place with 3 games in hand.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Great stuff!

We are also 2nd in the Supporters' Shield by PPG - just ahead of Seattle. Also, we are tied with LAFC for fewest losses at 3, and while we haven't had as many chances to lose (i.e. fewer games played), the teams immediately behind us have 6 losses (Seattle and DC).

I keep waiting for Toronto to get their act together and start climbing the table. Maybe the below Altidore goal will get them going, although only beating Cincy 2-1 at home doesn't particularly impress.

 

[mgarbowski]

Do we think New England are actually a threat now?

I'm inclined to put them in top 3 "as of the moment" teams in the East with us and Atlanta. But the Revs still have a ways to climb to make top 4 at the end having started so far back.