MLS - March 7 - Orlando (YS)

[canchon]

Watching the highlights and the sweet sweet tones of Ian come on, how much have we missed his enthusiasm and you can tell he still loves this team.

I was also thinking about the final goal where the defender yakked it right up to Keaton and I started thinking “oh say it Ian, say the line”

We get to the goal and immediately: “HES GOT TO DO BETTER THERE” and I crack up.

Never change Ian. One of us. #HAVEIT

 

[canchon]

Really cranky about the traín situation today. Never made it to the stadium and they ring up 5 and a clean sheet. I’ve now missed all but two of our home openers but this is the first one of those that I was in town for.

Ojeda was my MOTM last week. This week Parks and Nico and Maxi were also all contenders. Also thought Carrizo showed very well today.

And it was nice to see them being killer Pigeons. So often we don’t keep the boot on the neck.

Just really bummed I couldn’t get there. Though it was great to have Ian on the mic.

Trains sucked. I was late and then had to leave early to take a plethora of trains to get to MNR 125th St. brutal today.

 

[Kenny]

And yesssss!! They brought back Blizkrieg Bop! Thanks, Brad! You listened!

I wasn’t able to make the game either today and OMG BLITZKRIEG BOP IS BACK?! Wow that makes my day as much as the win!!

I told my rep it was my number one complaint about the game day experience. He said I wasn’t the first one to say so!

 

[mgarbowski]

My MOTM was Crepeau.

I'm not throwing cold water but wow, we've scored 7 goals up a man and just 1 at even strength. To be fair, almost half of our minutes have been up a man, and even at full strength you usually score more late than early. So again, I'm not diminishing the accomplishment, but I'd like to see what the team can do in normal game play. But I'll take the points, please and thank you.

Also, what is wrong with Orlando this year? Last year they had 53 points and a +12 GD. So far this year they have 3 losses and a -8 GD.

 

[Seth]

Just got back. Was a fun match, we looked pretty good, Orlando looked pretty awful. And you can all thank me for the score because immediately after the red card was confirmed I turned to the guy next to me and said, "I want five"!

 

[mgarbowski]

canchon asked in the chat if our biggest winning GD was 6-0 against DC (2021). Yes, but we also did it against RSL in 2022.

 

[Matchday Logbot]

Spoiler: Match Log

Mar 7, 2026 at 1:46 PM - canchon: No 4 trains and bad delays on the D. It’s like someone is telling me to stay home arrrgggghhhh
Mar 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM - moogoo:

No 4 trains and bad delays on the D. It’s like someone is telling me to stay home arrrgggghhhh

Mar 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM - moogoo: damn that sucks
Mar 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM - LionNYC: I Ubered with my mom. Maybe 4 to 2 to walking across the park
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM - Revfugee: No 4?
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM - QuigrNYCFC: Weather today reminds me of our first home game ever
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM - Revfugee: I left park slope an hour ago and I’m at 14th. I give up.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:14 PM - moogoo:

I left park slope an hour ago and I’m at 14th. I give up.

ouch. you'd prob make better time hopping on a citi bike
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM - Revfugee: On the way home. Hello Ian Joy!
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM - moogoo: transit problems definitely showing in the very sparse stadium crowd.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM - Gene: Ian said "Absolute genius".......take a shot.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM - moogoo: man that grass looks hideous.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM - Keith Putnam: Nice to hear Ian Joy on comms.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM - moogoo: i went to switch to local radio and then heard ian joy! forgot he was doing the color commentary.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM - Gene: GAME ON!!!
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM - Gene: I like those Orlando kits.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM - Keith Putnam: Gotta pass that, buddy
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM - Gene: Nico has to cross that one.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM - Keith Putnam: Kung-fu fighting out there
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM - moogoo: and that kids, is why you wear appropriately sized shin guards.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM - moogoo: would have been offsides.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM - ezbeezy214: The browning fresh grass feels right for some reason
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM - moogoo: ojeda looking brave and aggressive. i like it.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM - moogoo: omfg
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM - Keith Putnam: Awww Maxi
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM - Keith Putnam: That had to be like a .9 xG chance
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM - Gene: Oh Maxi, Maxi, Maxi.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM - moogoo: good work from ojeda.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM - Gene: Ojeda looking dangerous this afternoon.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM - moogoo: gotta expect a DP #9 to put that away, right?? RIGHT?
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - moogoo: LOL
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - Gene: THATS A RED!
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - Keith Putnam: ha hah ha aha
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - Keith Putnam: omg
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - Keith Putnam: buddy
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - moogoo: "the box is smaller on this field. i'd be in the box on a normal sized field"
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - moogoo: hahaha
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM - Keith Putnam: What's he arguing about??
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - moogoo: he def. handled that.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - moogoo: he's trying to say he didn't handle it haha
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - ezbeezy214: Best start to a game I’ve seen in a long while
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - Keith Putnam: It is tight but VAR should be able to tell.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - moogoo: best start would have seen maxi score that sitter
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - KevinJRogers: Man, Orlando is a mess
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM - moogoo: AND this happening.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:58 PM - ezbeezy214:

best started would have seen maxi score that sitter

fair. Just like control of the game
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:58 PM - moogoo: yes we are controlling the game well. but if we don't score, we're just waiting to get punished for a mistake.
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM - Gene: Third match in a row the other guys get a red. I wonder if that's some sort of record?
Mar 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM - Gene: And of course Apple is on top of things with replays.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM - mgarbowski:

That had to be like a .9 xG chance

0.57 at Fotmob
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM - moogoo: OJEEEEEEEDA
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM - twsj91: THE RAMONES ARE BACK
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM - Keith Putnam: eyo
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM - ezbeezy214: OJEDA SCOREDDD
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM - KevinJRogers: Great technique
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM - moogoo: keep it up kid!!
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM - BxLio91: It's the year he finally breaks through. I'm calling it!!!!
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM - Keith Putnam:

0.57 at Fotmob

I was being a bit hyperbolic but yes, that makes sense.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM - ezbeezy214: Parks being offside is the only issue
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM - BC19: Good for Ojeda, great start to the season for him
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM - moogoo: ojeda already outperforming his 2025 season ??
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM - KevinJRogers: It's so awesome to have Keaton back
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM - Gene: On that play Ojeda was on the wrong foot to shoot on goal.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM - canchon: Feel the rhythm feel the rhyme look at that ball it’s Tayvon time!
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM - KevinJRogers: Agu took a shot
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM - Keith Putnam: If Ojeda needs this much recovery time he shouldn't continue.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM - KevinJRogers: What a gorgeous ball in by Maxi. Perfect.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM - moogoo: ojeda looks ok. maybe just wind knocked out of him?
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM - BC19: Lmao Nico finishing like prime Zlatan
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM - ezbeezy214: For no striker, we score a lot of headed goals
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM - moogoo: good header
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM - canchon: Vintage Maxi on that one
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM - moogoo: damn ojeda is feeling it
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM - KevinJRogers:

ojeda looks ok. maybe just wind knocked out of him?

He took an elbow to the temple from Otero. He'll be okay, but the headache is going to come on pretty soon
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM - moogoo: no ball. definitely pk imo.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM - Marito: If penalty it could even be dogso
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM - BxLio91: No yellow?
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM - Marito: Maxi? Please no
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM - BxLio91: Also pls no Maxi pk for the love of god
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM - moogoo: nah not dogso. there were recovering defenders very close by
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM - ezbeezy214: Griffin Dorsey being a name people have to say in full is irrationally pissing me off.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM - moogoo: maxi must be practicing his PKs
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM - ezbeezy214:

For no striker, we score a lot of headed goals

under 50% now
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM - BxLio91: Thank fuck he scored one
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM - ezbeezy214: Still shook that defender tried to slide tackle there
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM - Marito: That was a Matarrita momento from the Orlando player
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM - moogoo: great first half. let's get 3 more in the 2nd half!
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM - Gene: This would be a perfect opportunity to get Reid some minutes. Hope he comes in around the 60' mark.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM - LionNYC: Play the kids
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM - moogoo: get another one, then play the kids.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM - moogoo: need to kill any 2nd half motivation they may have created.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM - KevinJRogers:

This would be a perfect opportunity to get Reid some minutes. Hope he comes in around the 60' mark.

I think we'll see Talles Magno for Ojeda first, then Seymour maybe at 75'
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM - moogoo: yes give me some talles. i wanna see how he's matured.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM - QuigrNYCFC: I want to see a Maximo goal
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM - moogoo: and give maxi a rest! drop nico to the 10
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM - Gene:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2030377041254645818

Mar 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM - BxLio91: Good game so far. Let's pump them. Fuck Orlando
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM - ezbeezy214: Maxi should be rested pretty soon.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM - moogoo: wtf is with this apple production... playing the music and replay noise so loud it drowns out their announcers
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM - moogoo: i guess i should say MLS production.
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM - canchon:

That was a Matarrita momento from the Orlando player

I still remember screaming “every fucking year!!” After that moment, 2021 was cathartic
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM - moogoo: WTF MAXI
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM - ezbeezy214: Parks ain’t even dropping back to play the ball out of the back at all lmao
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM - moogoo: great ball and finish!
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM - Gene: PARKS
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM - KevinJRogers: That was beautiful
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM - BxLio91: KP IS BSCK BABYYYYY
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM - ezbeezy214: That’s why!
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM - ezbeezy214: Tayvon Gray is so unbelievable right now
Mar 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM - BxLio91: This is the kind of game that I like. Up 4-))
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM - moogoo: ojeda working hard.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM - moogoo: damn parks the striker!
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM - Marito: Ojeda really looks like a completely new player
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM - moogoo: oh looks kinda close for offsides.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM - ezbeezy214: HIT THE BIG BIRD THEME SONG.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM - moogoo: if we had lines, i think parks was prob off by an toe
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM - ezbeezy214: Sunny Day sweeping the clouds away
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM - moogoo: supporters should def sing sunny days when parks scores.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM - mgarbowski: C’mon Brooklyn Blue !!!
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM - canchon: Orlando has given up 9 goals in the last 100 minutes of play. Not great, Bob!
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM - moogoo: hahaha yessss
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM - moogoo: we can't let off the gas pedal. gotta keep it going. 10 goals 20 goals. whatever we can do. destroy them with no mercy
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM - ezbeezy214: I want a combo of Reid, Carrizo, Baiera and Shore to get in on the act
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM - moogoo: maxi with uncharacteristic mistakes
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM - BxLio91: Sub Maxi out and get Carrizo in the game
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM - moogoo: talles coming
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM - moogoo: but no other kids
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM - BxLio91: CFG gonna say see! They don't need a 9
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM - moogoo: that's what Ian said.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM - canchon: Tallest Mango must be like “put me in everyone is scoring”
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM - moogoo: maxi off?? yep.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM - moogoo: magno at the #9
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM - gbservis: Trewin looks great at CB, really smooth on the ball
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM - canchon: Ma9no
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM - canchon: What is their largest margin of victory? I remember 6-0 against DCU
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM - KevinJRogers:

Trewin looks great at CB, really smooth on the ball

Both Aussies have been really good. O'Neill is a great partner to Keaton, too
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:13 PM - mgarbowski:

What is their largest margin of victory? I remember 6-0 against DCU

I should confirm when I’m home but I believe 6-0 is it, and we had a goal disallowed IIRC
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM - moogoo: i see more kids
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM - moogoo: looks like 3 of them preparing to come in. oh.. 2 and gustavo.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM - canchon: Apparently 5 shots on goal and 5 goals nice folks
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM - moogoo: we'll see if gustavo can remain disciplined
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM - moogoo: i want the shutout more than getting more goals.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM - ezbeezy214: Martins being a guy they are saving mins for ruins some academy kids mins. Murray should be the guy over Tana
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM - moogoo: murray isn't even on the bench is he?
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM - moogoo: MAGNOOOOOOO
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM - moogoo: damn offsides
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM - ezbeezy214:

murray isn't even on the bench is he?

no. A side battle of mine is get Murray to be the last defender instead of Tana
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM - moogoo: yea he's way off
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM - Gene: That's just being unaware on the pitch. sheesh
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM - moogoo: yea very poor awareness from magno
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM - Marito: No need for him to run the gun
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM - Marito: Jump the gun I mean
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM - moogoo: lol talles hugging and wondering why he got called for a foul.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM - moogoo: so far, not showing he deserves to play more.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM - ezbeezy214: I want to Seymour from the squad
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM - twsj91: Carrizo is buns
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM - moogoo: for some reason he's still on the wing. not sure why he hasn't shifted into the 10 and push wolf out wide
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM - moogoo: though we're shifting all over so it's pretty fluid up front
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM - mgarbowski: lol eff that added time
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM - moogoo: mercy whistle
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM - moogoo: good win!
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM - moogoo: talles disappointing showing.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM - Gene: Mercy Rule!
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM - moogoo: ojeda looked great.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM - moogoo: i hope he continues with the trajectory
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM - Gene:

ojeda looked great.

MOTM for me.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM - KevinJRogers:

talles disappointing showing.

He didn't show much, did he
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM - moogoo: now to watch tai baribo bury miami by himself.
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM - Davo15: Glad we're doing so well. Hope it doesn't give them the wrong idea about not signing a striker
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM - moogoo: if maxi had scored that one cross and magno was onsides, brooklyn blue would have had his result finally!
Mar 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM - KevinJRogers:

Glad we're doing so well. Hope it doesn't give them the wrong idea about not signing a striker

Ian hinted at that

 

[moogoo]

My MOTM was Crepeau.

I'm not throwing cold water but wow, we've scored 7 goals up a man and just 1 at even strength. To be fair, almost half of our minutes have been up a man, and even at full strength you usually score more late than early. So again, I'm not diminishing the accomplishment, but I'd like to see what the team can do in normal game play. But I'll take the points, please and thank you.

Also, what is wrong with Orlando this year? Last year they had 53 points and a +12 GD. So far this year they have 3 losses and a -8 GD.

ever since his injury, crepeau has never been the same. his handball today was simply baffling.

orlando sold off their star striker and long time keeper, along with transferring a couple other long time players. doesn't seem like the new roster has gelled enough to put a good performance together. Though, they did play pretty well against miami... until they fell apart.

 

[Kenny]

My MOTM was Crepeau.

I'm not throwing cold water but wow, we've scored 7 goals up a man and just 1 at even strength. To be fair, almost half of our minutes have been up a man, and even at full strength you usually score more late than early. So again, I'm not diminishing the accomplishment, but I'd like to see what the team can do in normal game play. But I'll take the points, please and thank you.

Also, what is wrong with Orlando this year? Last year they had 53 points and a +12 GD. So far this year they have 3 losses and a -8 GD.

I can’t disagree. A part of me was almost disappointed when they went down to ten because we had been looking pretty good (and Orlando pretty poor) and I knew we weren’t going to learn much from then on. OTOH I guess we did see a killer instinct, which hasn’t always been there, so that was nice.

And like you say, three points, always feels good!

 

[KevinJRogers]

Really good performance tonight. We easily could have been up a man already before Crepeau's boner, which tells me Orlando was behind it from the kick. Otávio's challenge on Nico easily could have been a red, too.

Yeah, the Lions are a mess, but hey, you can only play who's in front of you, and we kicked their asses.

I think we can safely check Trewin's box. Agu may have turned the corner — he was terrific again tonight. And how good was it to see Keaton turn in such a shift? Having him healthy and in form is huge.

Talles Magno, on the other hand, did nothing with his opportunity. I don't see him displacing any wingers, and when he played centrally, he looked like he was in a different game.

 

[JayH]

The players of the match for me were Agu, Keaton and Sky Scraper.

 

[moogoo]

Really good performance tonight. We easily could have been up a man already before Crepeau's boner, which tells me Orlando was behind it from the kick. Otávio's challenge on Nico easily could have been a red, too.

Yeah, the Lions are a mess, but hey, you can only play who's in front of you, and we kicked their asses.

I think we can safely check Trewin's box. Agu may have turned the corner — he was terrific again tonight. And how good was it to see Keaton turn in such a shift? Having him healthy and in form is huge.

Talles Magno, on the other hand, did nothing with his opportunity. I don't see him displacing any wingers, and when he played centrally, he looked like he was in a different game.

ojeda looked good today, but as you said, orlando simply were not good.

I won't be convinced ojeda has "turned a corner" until he can put in consistent performances against good teams. But, I will of course give credit where it's due. He played well today. Was aggressive and confident and a constant threat. Never thought I would see him pull off a double scissor to take on a defender in a game. It takes confidence to do that and I'm happy to see it. I am hopeful he continues to improve and develop into a constant wing threat that we absolutely NEED.

Agreed on magno. I was very disappointed. Tbh he looks kind of disinterested and not really "bought in", if that makes sense. Shame because I really enjoyed his development prior to the #9 experiment and was hopeful he would have something to prove now that he's back. But instead, he just seems to be biding his time until he gets sent back to brazil (most likely).

EDIT: watched jansen's post game presser. last question was about magno. he said magno is just out of shape and not capable of playing 90 mins and he's working his way back. is this just an excuse to protect magno? can't imagine he's been through a whole pre-season and he's still not fit to run for 90 mins? it's also a sign of lack of motivation imo.

 

[KevinJRogers]

ojeda looked good today, but as you said, orlando simply were not good.

I won't be convinced ojeda has "turned a corner" until he can put in consistent performances against good teams. But, I will of course give credit where it's due. He played well today. Was aggressive and confident and a constant threat. Never thought I would see him pull off a double scissor to take on a defender in a game. It takes confidence to do that and I'm happy to see it. I am hopeful he continues to improve and develop into a constant wing threat that we absolutely NEED.

Agreed on magno. I was very disappointed. Tbh he looks kind of disinterested and not really "bought in", if that makes sense. Shame because I really enjoyed his development prior to the #9 experiment and was hopeful he would have something to prove now that he's back. But instead, he just seems to be biding his time until he gets sent back to brazil (most likely).

I had the same read on Talles Magno. He just looks ... checked out. Is he confused? Or does he just not like Pascal's system?

Or is he just not capable of playing in Pascal's system? He may have looked bad because he is bad now. That would be a shame if it's true, and I don't know if it is, but it's something Dunivant and Jansen are going to have to assess, and quickly.

 

[Jon]

The players of the match for me were Agu, Keaton and Sky Scraper.

Need more Sky Scraper. I brought my 8 year old niece and she really wanted to see him/her (I have no idea if it has a gender) in the crowd but we didn’t see it during the match.

 

[gbservis]

I had the same read on Talles Magno. He just looks ... checked out. Is he confused? Or does he just not like Pascal's system?

Or is he just not capable of playing in Pascal's system? He may have looked bad because he is bad now. That would be a shame if it's true, and I don't know if it is, but it's something Dunivant and Jansen are going to have to assess, and quickly.

Magno looks like Magno, I'm kind of surprised by all the what's up with Magno comments. This is him, we watched him do this for over a year. He said it in an interview as soon as he got to Brazil, he doesn't like the speed and physicality of MLS and he doesn't think it's a good fit for his game. The only success he ever had in MLS happened when he got to play next to Taty running around like a crazy man keeping the entire defense busy.

Good confidence booster for the offense but Orlando is a terrible team so not much to take from it. I'm impressed with how close this team appears to be. Everyone on the team was so happy for Ojeda when he scored, same with the Keaton goals.

I really like Trewin at CB and the Oneil/Parks double pivot, all 3 played exceptional today. O'toole also looks sharper this year and move explosive in his attacking movements.

 

[moogoo]

Need more Sky Scraper. I brought my 8 year old niece and she really wanted to see him/her (I have no idea if it has a gender) in the crowd but we didn’t see it during the match.

that is a shame! seems sky scraper did push the button for the steam stacks but should have definitely threw them into the supporters section for some wild times on the big screen.. maybe leading a cheer or something. if not that, have him walking around the concourse taking pics and stuff. would have been great for the kids!

 

[ZYanksRule]

Keaton scoring a brace in the home opener was the good stuff. Just wonderful scenes.

 

[KevinJRogers]

Magno looks like Magno, I'm kind of surprised by all the what's up with Magno comments. This is him, we watched him do this for over a year. He said it in an interview as soon as he got to Brazil, he doesn't like the speed and physicality of MLS and he doesn't think it's a good fit for his game. The only success he ever had in MLS happened when he got to play next to Taty running around like a crazy man keeping the entire defense busy.

Good confidence booster for the offense but Orlando is a terrible team so not much to take from it. I'm impressed with how close this team appears to be. Everyone on the team was so happy for Ojeda when he scored, same with the Keaton goals.

I really like Trewin at CB and the Oneil/Parks double pivot, all 3 played exceptional today. O'toole also looks sharper this year and move explosive in his attacking movements.

Fair assessment of Talles Magno, although to my eyes the dribbling skills he once featured seem to be diminished. That's independent of Taty's influence on the game flow. So, there may be a regression there. Whatever the case, he doesn't seem up for it.

Total agreement on Trewin and the O'Neill/Parks double pivot. We were so mobile and effective. Really great to see.

 

[JayH]

Need more Sky Scraper. I brought my 8 year old niece and she really wanted to see him/her (I have no idea if it has a gender) in the crowd but we didn’t see it during the match.

Sky Scraper was on the field for a while during the pre-game, even took its hat off during the national anthem. And then pressed the smoke stacks. Great mascot energy, and the design looks really fun in person. It probably should have hung out some more once the game started.

 

[JayH]

Anyone know why the Ruppert garage was closed today and whether that’s going to continue?