MLS Week 29 - 2019

[LionNYC]

SEPTEMBER 18 - WEDNESDAY
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United FC 7:30 PM
Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC 7:30 PM (Canadian Championship, Leg 1)
Portland Timbers vs. New Jersey Red Bulls 10:30 PM
Seattle Sounders FC vs. FC Dallas 10:30 PM
Tigres UANL vs. Cruz Azul 10:30 PM (Leagues Cup)

SEPTEMBER 21 - SATURDAY
Atlanta United FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes 3:30 PM (Univision, Twitter)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Columbus Crew SC 5 PM
FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire 7:30 PM
New England Revolution vs. Real Salt Lake 7:30 PM
Houston Dynamo vs. Orlando City SC 8:30 PM
Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids 8:30 PM
LA Galaxy vs. Montreal Impact 10:30 PM
Los Angeles Football Club vs. Toronto FC 10:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 22 - SUNDAY
Portland Timbers vs. Minnesota United FC 3:55 PM (ESPN)
FC Dallas vs. New York City FC 6 PM (Unimas, Twitter)
New Jersey Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union 6:30 PM
D.C. United vs. Seattle Sounders FC 8 PM

 

[adam]

Don’t you just love those Unimas/Twitter broadcasts.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Don’t you just love those Unimas/Twitter broadcasts.

Great. I get to watch another game with hearts floating up all over the fucking screen.

 

[mgarbowski]

Just read a preview of CIN/ATL that reminded me that Atlanta tied with FCC back in March. That was before everyone knew that Cincinnatti was going to be epically bad so I think it did not get as much attention as it would have later in the season. Instead it was generally folded into Atlanta's poor start (5 points in the first 6 games just like us) and adjustment to de Boer.

 

[moogoo]

Just read a preview of CIN/ATL that reminded me that Atlanta tied with FCC back in March. That was before everyone knew that Cincinnatti was going to be epically bad so I think it did not get as much attention as it would have later in the season. Instead it was generally folded into Atlanta's poor start (5 points in the first 6 games just like us) and adjustment to de Boer.

Well, to be fair, ATL did play a lot differently back then. They've transitioned back to their high paced attacking style while leaving themselves very open to a counter attack, which is how CLB exploited them. De Boer can't be too happy about that and I'm curious if he'll reign things in or let them continue since it's been mostly successful. Not sure what their injury situation is like either cause LGP and Escobar being out has put a lot of pressure on Miles Robinson, who doesn't seem to be handling it very well. No barco too recently.

If FCC put together a somewhat decent performance, it might actually be a really good game. it kinda plays right into FCC's strategy of parking the bus and countering. If FCC's defense can keep Josef under control, they'll have a chance to take 3 points of ATL.

 

[canchon]

Cincinnati parked the bus to get their first win against MtL last week. I fully expect them to bring in an 18-wheeler to bunker against ATL...but I still expect ATL to get the 3 points.

 

[mgarbowski]

Well, to be fair, ATL did play a lot differently back then. They've transitioned back to their high paced attacking style while leaving themselves very open to a counter attack, which is how CLB exploited them. De Boer can't be too happy about that and I'm curious if he'll reign things in or let them continue since it's been mostly successful. Not sure what their injury situation is like either cause LGP and Escobar being out has put a lot of pressure on Miles Robinson, who doesn't seem to be handling it very well. No barco too recently.

If FCC put together a somewhat decent performance, it might actually be a really good game. it kinda plays right into FCC's strategy of parking the bus and countering. If FCC's defense can keep Josef under control, they'll have a chance to take 3 points of ATL.

Yeah they're both completely different teams. FCC is on their third coach, and FdB has made substantial adjustments along the way. So I don't think the first result is at all predictive, though I agree Cincy has a shot at a result. Not likely, but possible, in slightly more than the "anything can happen" sense.

 

[moogoo]

Yeah they're both completely different teams. FCC is on their third coach, and FdB has made substantial adjustments along the way. So I don't think the first result is at all predictive, though I agree Cincy has a shot at a result. Not likely, but possible, in slightly more than the "anything can happen" sense.

I will be watching and rooting for FCC. Just want to see ATL lose and their fanbase turn on them. It's just good entertainment.

Losing to FCC would be so humiliating. Very doubtful as you said, but within the realm of possibility under their 3rd coach - who has a history with FdB.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Yeah they're both completely different teams. FCC is on their third coach, and FdB has made substantial adjustments along the way. So I don't think the first result is at all predictive, though I agree Cincy has a shot at a result. Not likely, but possible, in slightly more than the "anything can happen" sense.

538 gives Cincy a 25% chance to win and 22% chance to tie. Those seem a little high to me, but probably aren't far off.

 

[Shawn Ryu]

538 gives Cincy a 25% chance to win and 22% chance to tie. Those seem a little high to me, but probably aren't far off.

Way too high.

 

[moogoo]

looks like ATL's back line is back in full force. the only person they're missing is barco. their backline should be a lot more solid now. unless you could say GonzalezPirez and Escobar aren't match fit and will be rusty.

 

[Shwafta]

This shit gets weirder and weirder.
Montreal beating Toronto.
ATL still tied.

What?

 

[moogoo]

This shit gets weirder and weirder.
Montreal beating Toronto.
ATL still tied.

What?

to be fair - montreal v tfc is the canadian championship. tfc may be rotating. ..just checked.. they are. no jozy, no pozuelo.

hopefully FCC pulls off a miracle! they are doing well so far. pretty disciplined parking the bus.

 

[Shwafta]

to be fair - montreal v tfc is the canadian championship. tfc may be rotating. ..just checked.. they are. no jozy, no pozuelo.

hopefully FCC pulls off a miracle! they are doing well so far. pretty disciplined parking the bus.

if Atlanta tie, we just need a tie against them to finish above them!

 

[moogoo]

if Atlanta tie, we just need a tie against them to finish above them!

spoke too soon. FCC got cocky cause they had a few good attacks and forgot they need to defend... ridiculous. they could have gotten a point but nope. had to ruin it.

 

[JayH]

if Atlanta tie, we just need a tie against them to finish above them!

Thanks Mush.

 

[mgarbowski]

if Atlanta tie, we just need a tie against them to finish above them!

I'm pretty sure this was wrong anyway.
If they had tied tonight they drop 2 +
If we tie them we earn 1+
They drop another 2 = 5
The magic number is 7

 

[mgarbowski]

Red Bulls showed signs of life. Let's hope they still have some at home against Philadelphia.

Also, remember when we thought Portland was going to do NYCFC all sorts of favors winning home games against the East late in the season? Well, since beating us POR is 1-3-1 against the East with the only win against Chicago and one left against the Revs.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Red Bulls were rotating a bit against Portland too.

 

[adam]

and the Seattle’s draw means we’re 1 win away from finishing no worse than 2nd in the West. That means winning the East or 2nd to ATL gets us in CCL 2020. Also would mean 3rd in East would get us in if any of NYC, PHI, LAFC, or ATL win the cup.