MLS - March 22 - Miami (YS)

[Shwafta]

Someone tell me how that's not a penalty? He pulls nico down by the neck. Am I going crazy?

 

[moogoo]

Someone tell me how that's not a penalty? He pulls nico down by the neck. Am I going crazy?

Looks like a pen to me. definitely got the messi benefit of the doubt there.

 

[Shwafta]

Slowed down, better angle.

That to me is a clear 100% penalty. Not even a doubt in my mind. Wtf.

 

[Revfugee]

I’m super salty right now. Trying to cool my jets at Stan’s while I wait for the plastic hordes to disperse. I thought the boys deserved a point, between the St. Clair amnesty, the bullshit card that Messi shithoused off of Maxi before the FK, the suspiciously prompt enforcement of 96’ and the fact that the last goal looked off from my seat on the 6 and wasn’t even reviewed.

Really the only beef I have with our boys today is WTF was that wall on the FK. That’s on Pascal. Just weird.

On the plus side we proved that we could ball with the best. We haven’t just been feasting on weak competition. This was a slug fest. All 5 of our southern hemisphere starters showed up today in a big way. And Nico in particular is a treasure. Raise your hand if you had ever heard of him before we signed him.

Never mind. Just watched the replay and goal 3 was on. Just weak-is marking.

P.S. my seat neighbor and I were remarking in the 1H that Messi seems extra animated today. Def more active and aggressive that in previous NYC matches

 

[canchon]

Never mind. Just watched the replay and goal 3 was on. Just weak-is marking.

P.S. my seat neighbor and I were remarking in the 1H that Messi seems extra animated today. Def more active and aggressive that in previous NYC matches

They just got bounced out of the competition that they were supposed to win. The league darling needs to save face and we happened to unfortunately be the Washington generals in their way.

 

[canchon]

Slowed down, better angle.

That to me is a clear 100% penalty. Not even a doubt in my mind. Wtf.

The ball is clearly going in this area and he pulls him down by the neck (no “incidental contact”). Clear penalty.

Can’t wait for instant reply with Wiebe “I’m not sure that is clear and obvious to me, just looks like incidental contact” lol

 

[mgarbowski]

During the game I saw the ref signal to the VAR on the side of the pitch after the St. Clair incident. I thought he made a partial square VAR sign, then made a wave off signal, then mimic a throw. I interpreted this to mean he was saying there could not be a review because play restarted when St. Clair threw the ball back into play.
Looking up the rules, I don't think that can be right because I don't think the stoppage can't be same act as the potential offense. But I'm only 80-90% sure and maybe the ref was wrong.
But I also note that keeper handling is only reviewable if it is a red card and it's only a red if it is DOGSO. Ojeda had a man on his shoulder who was even pulling ahead when St. Clair caught the ball so probably not DOGSO.

 

[mgarbowski]

Slowed down, better angle.

Those cows sound angry, and that's a PK.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Someone tell me how that's not a penalty? He pulls nico down by the neck. Am I going crazy?

Thanks. That’s a penalty. Need to post this on X and shout out instant replay.

 

[Shwafta]

Thanks. That’s a penalty. Need to post this on X and shout out instant replay.

I don't use X so if anyone wants to post it (slo mo or full) please do.

 

[Gene]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2035814007777477038

 

[gbservis]

The Messi reffing bias happens to every team that plays Miami outside of LAFC, it's not right but its just a given at this point. Thought the team looked good, I continue to be impressed with O'niel this season. Great to see Ojeda put that goal away at full speed with precision, thats real improvement from him. Happy to see Shore get a solid chunk of time, hopefully we continue to see him off the bench consistently.

 

[Gene]

Great to see Ojeda put that goal away at full speed with precision, thats real improvement from him.

Yeah, I mentioned that in the chat. It was nice to finally see someone chip the ball in that situation rather than trying to power drive it past the keeper.

 

[ZYanksRule]

Couldn't watch live but just saw the highlights. Our two goals were gorgeous. Simply spectacular.

From the 10-minute highlight package it didn't feel like we were terrible. Probably unlucky to lose the game.

The highlights didn't show the St. Clair moment (shocker) or the clear penalty on Nico (shocker) ... the friendly whistle Miami gets is a stain on this league.

 

[Matchday Logbot]

Spoiler: Match Log

Mar 22, 2026 at 10:47 AM - LionNYC: Happy Matchday! Let’s get that fourth win in a row!
Mar 22, 2026 at 11:15 AM - LionNYC: Don’t be plastic. Support your local club.
Mar 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM - Shwafta: Let's goooo!
Mar 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM - JayH: Lots of full kit wankers here
Mar 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM - Gene:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2035748142696538177

Mar 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM - LionNYC: No lineup from Miami yet. They’re scared
Mar 22, 2026 at 12:46 PM - mgarbowski:

No lineup from Miami yet. They’re scared

Messi wanted to be REALLY sure James Sands isn’t playing
Mar 22, 2026 at 12:52 PM - Shwafta: Ahahahhahaha
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM - Shwafta: Why are there two people on the NYCFC sideline seats wearing Miami jerseys. Smh
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM - Shwafta: The state of the league... Sigh
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM - Kenny: Look at all these scumbags wearing Miami kits. Whole families even
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM - mgarbowski: I just want Messi not to score
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:13 PM - Gene: GAME ON!!!
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM - Shwafta: Ouch
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM - Gene: Fuck me
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:17 PM - mgarbowski: I should have been less specific
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:21 PM - ALBNYfan: what are we doing? we're making easy for them
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM - BC19: We have a mentality issue against this team specifically
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM - Kenny: It does seem that way
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:24 PM - Kenny: Maybe all our Argentinian players are starstruck
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM - Kjbert: Just coming here to say the preparation by the stadium, parking lot and team staff for today is shameful.
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM - RunningWise: Parking or parking can getting to parking is atrocious right now. Just parked. Took me 45 minutes to get here from exit 5
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:26 PM - Kenny: Commentators are saying the small field suits Miami’s style
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:27 PM - Kjbert: It’s a fucking embarrassment this place. Food stalls closed. Entrance gates closed. Not enough police directing traffic off the Deegan.
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:28 PM - Kjbert: And not enough stewards either at each section
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM - Gene: GOOOOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLL
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM - BxLio91: Goooooooooollll
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM - BC19: What a hit
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM - Kenny: Exquisite
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM - ezbeezy214: How is he so good at everything?
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:33 PM - Kenny: Amazing deception too, totally looked like Maxi was taking
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:37 PM - Gene: Looks like Ojeda took one in the nuts.
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM - Gene: How was that not a PK?
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM - BxLio91: Of course VAR gets bailed out from taking a look at it
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM - BxLio91: Wolf gotta cutwe gotta get way more clinical because Miami punishes mistakes
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM - BxLio91: We*
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM - BxLio91: Maybe have a guy shadow Messi. If he gets any space we're gonna pay for it
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM - Dnigly13: At the game. Was that a penalty on the corner?
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM - BxLio91: We never got a replay and because they play continued the other way I feel like VAR room got to not even look at it
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:53 PM - Gene: They never showed a replay. Looked like it to me.
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:53 PM - BxLio91: Our bench seems poor in comparison
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM - BxLio91: Maybe CFG will send O'Reilly on loan as a DP
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM - BxLio91: Lmao
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM - Gene: Goal keepers best friend with another save!
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM - BxLio91: Maybe get tighter to that Messi guy, he looks dangerous
Mar 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM - Gene: This half can't end quick enough
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM - BxLio91: How are our guys offside?
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM - BxLio91: They should be fucking familiar with the fucking field
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM - Marito: We're very very lucky to be tied. That was pretty dominant from Miami, unfortunately
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM - Shwafta: Freeze w some bad touches but his goalkeeping has been amazing
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM - Shwafta: Our defense has been pretty good too at blocking, but tayvon some decision-making has been a bit ... Eh
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM - ALBNYfan: Let's go boys!
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM - Kjbert: Maybe someone should teach our guys to force Messi right.
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM - Gene: GAME ON!!!
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM - Gene: Shoot the ball!
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM - Gene: Was that Wolf?
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM - Kjbert: This ref sucks
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM - Gene: How was that a foul on Gray???
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:26 PM - mgarbowski: Guy near me tried starting a “where is Messi” chant
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:27 PM - BxLio91: Gotta attack them to cause a 2nd yellow. Team gotta be ruthless
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM - Gene: gOOOOOOOOOOooooooooool
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM - BxLio91: YEAAAAA
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:29 PM - Kenny: LFGoooooo
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM - BxLio91: Gotta be Ojeda's breakout year
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM - BxLio91: Keep up the pressure
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM - ezbeezy214: Ojeda poise and continued growth is pleasing
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM - Gene: Nice touch. He chipped it rather than try to drive it past St. Clair!
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM - ALBNYfan: What a pass by Maxi!
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM - ezbeezy214: Damn it
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM - mgarbowski: Aw fuck
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM - BxLio91: Goddamnit
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM - Kenny: Ffs
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM - Gene: WTF?
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM - BxLio91: What a cheap way
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM - BxLio91: +1 on Wolf being soft
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM - Gene: Who did that deflect off? I couldn't tell.
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM - BC19: Wolf should sit the bench for a while after that
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:33 PM - BxLio91: All that work erased right away
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:34 PM - Kenny: Yup go take a few games off Wolf and think about what you did
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM - ezbeezy214: Why does he keep blaming Wolf
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM - ezbeezy214: It went away from the wall
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM - BxLio91: Corner kick to Nico on the far corner can't be a damn corner kick strategy
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM - Kenny: Oh shit I think it was Nico in the wall not Wolf
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:37 PM - BxLio91:

Why does he keep blaming Wolf

he did the turn to kind of not get hit instead of making himself bigger
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:38 PM - Kenny:

Why does he keep blaming Wolf

I think because Nico (not Wolf) turned instead of standing firm
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:43 PM - Kjbert: That was a GREAT ball
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:44 PM - Gene: fuck
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM - Kjbert: He was out of the box????
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM - Gene: VAR!
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - Marito: He was
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - Kenny: He was out
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - BxLio91: Blatant Robbery
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - Kjbert: This league sucks
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - Gene: How can they not look at that????
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - ALBNYfan: too close to overturn
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM - BxLio91: This is not basketball rules where it depends on your feet being on the ground
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM - mgarbowski: I believe the ref signaled that ball was put back in play so no VAR,
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM - Marito: His feet were outside. The fucking ball may have stayed halfway on top of the line
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM - mgarbowski: Smart by keeper
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM - Kjbert: And I’m sick of our shitty concessions. Don’t bring these people to the new stadium
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM - Kjbert: Welp
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM - Kenny:

I believe the ref signaled that ball was put back in play so no VAR,

that can’t be right
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM - Kjbert: So happy we brought back Talles Magno instead of getting a #9 DP
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM - mgarbowski:

that can’t be right

it’s a lot to type; I’ll describe what I saw later in the thread
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM - Gene: Offside they look at........St Clair outside the box, not so much.
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM - Kjbert: But it would be a red card. Aren’t all red cards reviewed
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM - Kenny: Too many giveaways… blind passes…
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM - BxLio91: Hit that with the inside for more control if you're gonna shoot from there
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM - BxLio91: That FK did us i
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM - Marito: It's ridiculous how Messi can still blow by people at 38
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM - BxLio91: Helps when the guys he's playing against are starstruck and don't get stuck in
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM - Kenny: They are wary of getting called for a foul
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM - BxLio91: Why is Teid so deep?
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM - BxLio91: Reid*
Mar 22, 2026 at 2:58 PM - BxLio91: Messi got acres of space by himself in the middle and our rookie striker is the closest to him 10 yards away
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM - gbservis: Reid is playing rw
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM - Revfugee: That is rivalry bait
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM - ezbeezy214: Didn’t think I’d be so frustrated about a loss to Miami
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM - LionNYC: I haven’t been that heated about a call before. That’s a red on St. Clair
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM - Revfugee:

Messi got acres of space by himself in the middle and our rookie striker is the closest to him 10 yards away

this is true in any league in any competition in the world. We are not special. He is equipped with a special cloaking device. Fans can see him but he is clearly invisible to defenders.
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM - Shwafta: How was that not a st clair red card? Was it really bc it was put back into play? Is this a red bull throw in gate again?
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM - Shwafta: Also anyone have a replay and saw if it was a pen for us?
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM - Dnigly13: 100% a red card for touching the ball outside the box. Such bs.
Mar 22, 2026 at 3:58 PM - BxLio91: Plus the pk for the pull on the corner in the 1st half

 

[mgarbowski]

Couldn't watch live but just saw the highlights. Our two goals were gorgeous. Simply spectacular.

From the 10-minute highlight package it didn't feel like we were terrible. Probably unlucky to lose the game.

The highlights didn't show the St. Clair moment (shocker) or the clear penalty on Nico (shocker) ... the friendly whistle Miami gets is a stain on this league.

Highlights probably also don’t show we were outshot 22-11, on target 8-5, and Miami hit wood twice. Except for the rough calls we were not unlucky.

 

[mgarbowski]

Not saying we were terrible; but the result was not inconsistent with game play.

 

[BC19]

What was the crowd split like for those there?

 

[Shwafta]

What was the crowd split like for those there?

50/50. Whenever miami scored it was loud. which was annoying because only one goal was a messi goal.

 

[moogoo]

50/50. Whenever miami scored it was loud. which was annoying because only one goal was a messi goal.

Sincerely hope the split is not do equal in our new stadium. But maybe messi won't be around then.