NYCFC v Cosmos

[canchon]

"The field is also 120×75 — dimensions that dwarf New York City FC’s Yankee Stadium."

Big field? Book it, boys. NYCFC's winnin' this one.

"We hope we have the grounds crew out here so they can make it nice and slick for us cause we’re a team that likes to build from the back."

Wet turf? Yeesh. Except some NYCFC player to slip awkwardly and give up a huge chance. My money is on Ethan White.

 

[Fantazma]

If dog's can be trained to sniff for bedbugs & cancer, then they can pretty much be trained to sniff for anything.

Where's rosco?

but seriously, it will be interesting if they can sniff anything as im sure there will be those to try and trick the dogs.

 

[Goodfella]

Where's rosco?

but seriously, it will be interesting if they can sniff anything as im sure there will be those to try and trick the dogs.

no doubt some one or group will try.

 

[JayH]

I hope that security is prepared for those crazy Forums ultras.

 

[Goodfella]

Cosmos have some winners in their supporters groups....

 

[LionNYC]

Lose the game in extra time.

I walked into that one.

 

[FootyLovin]

Anyone know what the policies are for bag size, food, beverage, etc coming into the stadium?

I probably won't have time to eat at Arthur Ave but am considering grabbing some pasta to go.

 

[mgarbowski]

Anyone know what the policies are for bag size, food, beverage, etc coming into the stadium?
I probably won't have time to eat at Arthur Ave but am considering grabbing some pasta to go.

I depends, in part, on whether pasta is a projectile.
"Guests are permitted to bring food for individual consumption into the Facility as long as items are brought in a clear plastic grocery-style bag and are consumed in the general seating area. Food that could be used as a projectile (e.g., apples or oranges) must be sliced or sectioned. Clear factory-sealed plastic water bottles 1 liter in size or smaller are also permitted."

http://newyorkcity-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/US Open/Fordham Fan Guide.pdf

For some reason theonly way to find the Fan Guide is via twitter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/740586734308720640

 

[adam]

I depends, in part, on whether pasta is a projectile.
"Guests are permitted to bring food for individual consumption into the Facility as long as items are brought in a clear plastic grocery-style bag and are consumed in the general seating area. Food that could be used as a projectile (e.g., apples or oranges) must be sliced or sectioned. Clear factory-sealed plastic water bottles 1 liter in size or smaller are also permitted."

http://newyorkcity-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/US Open/Fordham Fan Guide.pdf

For some reason theonly way to find the Fan Guide is via twitter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/740586734308720640

How far do you wager one could throw a cookie burger?

 

[21Architect]

Is this match being televised?

 

[Taurus]

Is this match being televised?

It's on YES.

 

[BxLio91]

Soccer and orange slices. Hooray!

 

[adam]

Did I just hear correctly? Kosmos missing one of their better players in Yasmani Duk, who's starting for Bolivia tonight vs Argentina. That's a plus for us.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

GAME DAY!!!!!!!!11!!!!!

I'm going to predict the lineup thusly:
Johansen and the back up defense : Gomez, Mena, White and Martinez, since they've been spotted practicing together.

Lopez in at CDM
Poku in at CM, who is the other CM? Could be ballouchy if we are playing all backups, but we still need to win the game. Wouldn't be surprised to see Mix slot in there to try and solidify possession and get the ball to the forwards.

Mullins at CF, and who are on the wings? Could be a chance to get harrison a full game, Mendoza should probably play, Taylor?

 

[danger]

Just keeping in mind the limited international spots (5) for open cup games, T Tom in Fairfield CT's starting 11: Johansen (int'l); Gomez, Mena (int'l), White, Martinez (int'l); Lopez, Poku, Ballouchy/Mix; Harrison (int'l), Mullins, Mendoza (int'l)/Taylor

 

[Gotham Gator]

Just keeping in mind the limited international spots (5) for open cup games

Yep. We've got 14 healthy domestic players, so at least 13 will need to be in the 18.

 

[mgarbowski]

Yep. We've got 14 healthy domestic players, so at least 13 will need to be in the 18.

That's close. If Mix were called up now we'd have no discretion or margin for injuries.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

That's close. If Mix were called up now we'd have no discretion or margin for injuries.

Don't necessarily have to bring 18 do we?

 

[mgarbowski]

I'm probably going to do the Metro North thing, especially with the extra trains. So two questions:

1. Can anyone familiar with GCT tell me where there's a nice bank of accessible ticket machines? Every time I go there to take a train I seem to wander around and can't find any, then end up going to the live person ticket window, and get stuck behind someone who has 17 questions and then wants to pay with a double-signed-over Latvian money order. I know the ticket machines exist - where do they hide them?
2. Has there been any progress on picking a forum train and car to head up?

 

[mgarbowski]

Don't necessarily have to bring 18 do we?

I guess you could just take 11 as an extreme, or more reasonably 15 in a pinch: 11 starters plus 3 field subs plus a GK sub.