Away - Timbers 05/15

[Midas Mulligan]

Maybe he's been reading this thread and he wants to check out the strip clubs and donut shops.

I know I would. I'd smother myself in brown mustard and relish. I'd be so delicious.

 

[Gotham Gator]

http://www.nycfc.com/post/2016/05/13/training-update-513-patrick-vieira?autoplay=true
I thought this was interesting. PV said he is bringing the whole team to all three games because new players who don't usually get a start will have a chance.

Lampard?

 

[mgarbowski]

Lampard?

Well I guess he counts as "new"...

 

[The Toe]

I'd take that lineup in a heartbeat. Why not? Earlier, I talked my way into hunkering down for a point, but with a chance at being tied for 1st in the East with a win? No reason to not give it a shot -- if you want to win, you gotta score, and that's where PV's head has been since day 1.

 

[fanaka66]

I predict Mix gets carded tonight.

When Klinnsman told him to play tougher, his next couple of games he was all over the field, a bit spastic.

I see the same thing tonight as he tries to show he can play the Mikey Lopez-style, but with a more offensive threat.

 

[sbrylski]

Going to predict 5+ goals scored tonight. Vieira going to put his foot on the gas for this one, and both teams are missing their first choice defensive midfielder. Hoping for a 3-2 victory.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Going to predict 5+ goals scored tonight. Vieira going to put his foot on the gas for this one, and both teams are missing their first choice defensive midfielder. Hoping for a 3-2 victory.

Valerie vs Lopez is scarier than pirlo vs their guy

 

[LionNYC]

It's raining in Portland...plus the turf. Arguably the Toronto and Red Bull matches on Wednesday and Saturday are more important. Does Vieira rest anyone?

 

[mgarbowski]

It's raining in Portland...plus the turf. Arguably the Toronto and Red Bull matches on Wednesday and Saturday are more important. Does Vieira rest anyone?

Today's game is the most important. Once it is over the Toronto game will become the most important.

 

[sbrylski]

Valerie vs Lopez is scarier than pirlo vs their guy

Your comparison is off. Do you mean Valeri attacking Pirlo is scarier than Lopez attacking their guy?

It'll depend on the lineup, but I think we are going to be able to hold possession in this one. No Chara will take bite out of their midfield.

think the other key matchup is Matarrita covering Melano. If Melano gets behind him a few times while Mata is bombing forward, look out. It'll be a counter attack of Valeri, Melano, and Adi against Pirlo, Hernandez, and Brillant. Yikes.

 

[LionNYC]

All smiles now that I'm back in training! Good luck to the lads tonight! Get the job done 👊🏻⚽️ #NYCFC #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/YwB4PyBMKw

— Jack Harrison (@Harrison_Jack11) May 15, 2016

Jackie Boy won't be in the 18.

 

[LionNYC]

Per NYCFC snapchat: 1) Josh Saunders is wearing highlighter neon yellow kit 2) NYCFC is wearing sky blue jerseys and shorts

No Johansen. No white shorts. 3 points looking bleak.

 

[CCMore]

I thought we played better last year in the blue on blue kit... But then again clothes don't really change how a team plays...

 

[FootyLovin]

No Johansen. No white shorts. 3 points looking bleak.

Dude. We're on a win streak. Don't harsh my mellow.

 

[CCMore]

Just called the SKC game's score. I'm feeling lucky after a Friday the 13th we are winning this one 2-1 as well!

 

[mgarbowski]

Voopl is active for this game NYCFC_Dan Falastur

 

[Gene]

 

[Gene]

They held up the match for this?

 

[Vito]

Josh Saunders is to goalkeeping what we are to Hair

— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) May 16, 2016

In case you don't know they're both bald