They both were bad, but that's Brillant's man.
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They both were bad, but that's Brillant's man.
He did alright today. You can't ignore that BWP scored twice, and Callens was pissed with Brillant for the second goal. But tonight's not the night for indulging in petty beefs with players. Everyone on the field put in a strong shift.
I discount the Brillant hate because the loudest source seems to be TR members/FB page etc. They long ago invalidated their player appraisal intelligence by sticking with Saunders because he clapped for them and TMac because he's the nice local guy way longer than any of the on field play warranted.
Very happy Lewis got the start today. His speed is just a game changer for us on the wing
I was going to say in my recap "Eff Lalas", but then I thought "well, that is tongue in cheek because I haven't even watched the game and maybe he would be different and not crap on NYCFC", but looks like some zebras don't change their stripes.
So Lalas, "is that the real NYCFC" that just came back with two goals from the best player in MLS? Effin Lalas.
Sorry, not first NYCFC hat trick. That would be "peeping" Lapmard against Colorado in that rainstorm. This was Villas first hat trick in MLS though so if that's what you meant, then yes, on point.
opps, can we forget that one? That guy never cared about NYCFC anyway.
OMG!!!! What a match and our captain!!!!! The joint was rocking tonight!!!
I have liked everyone's post. It was that kind of game.
This is David Villa's city and we're just living in it.
This is David Villa's city and we're just living in it.
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Someone else pointed it out, and I admit to slacking on this myself, because he's such a rock we just ignore it now.
There is no way in hell we win that game without Sean Johnson in goal.
No one in the media will say it, but I'll call it right now that as of this season, he's outplaying any American keeper in the world. It's a welcome travesty that he hasnt claimed at least the 2nd spot.
There is no keeper in the world that would have outperformed him, resultswise. And that's all you can even pray for from a goalkeeper.
What. A. Player.
There is no way in hell we win that game without Sean Johnson in goal.
No one in the media will say it, but I'll call it right now that as of this season, he's outplaying any American keeper in the world. It's a welcome travesty that he hasnt claimed at least the 2nd spot.
There is no keeper in the world that would have outperformed him, resultswise. And that's all you can even pray for from a goalkeeper.
What. A. Player.
Best game I've been to. High drama. I thought we didn't press enough and let them dictate most of the tempo. We played counterattacking football with our backs to the wall. That's not us. Glad we snapped out of it.
Too big of a game for Lewis. Every time I said something positive about Sweat, he made a bonehead play. Even though Ring aims for the sky every time, he's the glue to this team. Herrera isn't much more than Mikey Lopez with talent. I like his distruptor style, but he's not the second coming you all make him out to be...yet. Glad to see Khiry not lose his one-touch skills lol.
Fun fact: We'd be at the bottom of the table without Villa.
Anyone else see the bike cop hit and flip over the cop car under the tracks? Crazy shit.
I have no voice.
Fuck the Red Bulls
Too big of a game for Lewis. Every time I said something positive about Sweat, he made a bonehead play. Even though Ring aims for the sky every time, he's the glue to this team. Herrera isn't much more than Mikey Lopez with talent. I like his distruptor style, but he's not the second coming you all make him out to be...yet. Glad to see Khiry not lose his one-touch skills lol.
Fun fact: We'd be at the bottom of the table without Villa.
Anyone else see the bike cop hit and flip over the cop car under the tracks? Crazy shit.
I have no voice.
Fuck the Red Bulls
Disagree about Lewis. You underrated the importance of his pace and the corresponding threat.
And when you consider our other options, no, it is not possible to overstate how important Yangel is for us. Do you really think we even come close to winning that game with any of our options other than those two?
we wouldn't.
AAAAAWWW !! I been praying for my Capitan Villa to do his hat trick , and when he scores the 3 Dianas I was not there to see it. I will never forget this heart braking moment.
I'm heartbroken you weren't there! You're always at the games! Better be a good excuse \
Big kudos to Okoli. Next to Villa's magic, he absolutely was the catalyst that changed the game. RB didn't know how to mark him because one moment he's posting up in the middle and the next he was on the wing. Should have had a sweet assist on villa's shot that Robles somehow saved. He finally played up to his physique and bullied them each attack. And just checked... he flicked the ball that Villa earned the PK on but they didn't give an assist for it.
Second shout out to Maxi. They repeatedly abused him with very little punishment. He's learned from Villa how to post up on a defender - it was hilarious to watch him hold them back to receive the pass. And for being 5'3" he sure can be a target on outlet passes - it's like his foot has a magnet to take the ball out of the air.
Assists tonight went to Ring and Brillant. How bout them apples!
And if Villa doesn't win goal of the year for the second, the voters can all Fck off
Second shout out to Maxi. They repeatedly abused him with very little punishment. He's learned from Villa how to post up on a defender - it was hilarious to watch him hold them back to receive the pass. And for being 5'3" he sure can be a target on outlet passes - it's like his foot has a magnet to take the ball out of the air.
Assists tonight went to Ring and Brillant. How bout them apples!
And if Villa doesn't win goal of the year for the second, the voters can all Fck off
That second goal was the equivalent of prime Jordan picking up the ball at the top of the key and refusing the idea he would be denied. One of the best I've ever seen, simply because it was pure desire and embodied a refusal to be beaten. Probably the best of his storied career, or at least way up there.
Yes I do. I don't think Herrera was a difference maker in the game. He's behind Villa, Johnson, Brillant, Callens, Ring, Maxi in that regard today.
Maybe I did underestimate Lewis cause Sweat didn't do him any favors. There's no fullback to winger play on that side anymore. No good passes or overlaps.
I did NOT see this, but I would gladly buy that support pole a beer.
Going down in the box didn't help Jacky at all. Anyone think that should have been a penalty?
Agree with all this. Villa willed us to this win, and that amazing, spectacular, jaw dropping, unfuckingbelievable run for the second goal was the best example of his will and determination carrying the team, turning the narrative around and crushing the enemy.
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