how's keane been? Final's gettin some coverage here today
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:22 (thirteen years ago)
Keane's been good in the playoffs. I don't know about during the season; I didn't watch to much of LA because Landon Donovan drives me up a wall. Most punchable American player since Lalas.
― EZ Snappin, Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:27 (thirteen years ago)
Yeah Keane has several playoff goals and LA has gone through 2 good teams in San Jose and Seattle to reach the final.
Classic MLS though, the 4th and 5th place clubs from each conference reaching the final. Houston has a much better chance than they did last year imo.
― dansplaining (dan m), Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:48 (thirteen years ago)
Keane also scored both goals in a 2-0 win on LA's only game vs Chicago this year, the bastard. Was notable bc nearly every other Galaxy starter was injured or out that game & they still managed to win. They had some really bad injury problems to start the season but moved up the standings as they healed.
Just glad RedBull failed again this year. (Sorry Laurel.)
― dansplaining (dan m), Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:53 (thirteen years ago)
i've got coverage now thanks to a new cable package, if i can manage to pack the gf off to an evening class or something a few nights a week i might try to catch a few games
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Tuesday, 20 November 2012 14:34 (thirteen years ago)
Only one game left!
― dansplaining (dan m), Tuesday, 20 November 2012 15:32 (thirteen years ago)
i'm not great for commitment i'm not gonna lie to you
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Tuesday, 20 November 2012 15:44 (thirteen years ago)
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/559?cc=5901
Decent article on the growth of the league, listening to Robb Heineman makes me want to puke though.
Tomorrow's the big day! Anyone planning on watching? We have a "blood raffle" going in Chicago -- everyone writes their name on a dollar bill and puts it in the pot. If a player bleeds on air, we draw a name and they win the pool! Might do it once a half just for fun.
― dansplaining (dan m), Friday, 30 November 2012 21:05 (thirteen years ago)
Can they both lose? You couldn't find two more hated teams amongst Dallas fans, which should make my bar viewing tomorrow interesting.
― EZ Snappin, Friday, 30 November 2012 21:10 (thirteen years ago)
Yeah there has been a lot of "cheering for a meteor strike/earthquake/tidal wave" comments surrounding our little watch gathering.
I gotta give a slight edge in favor to Houston since they knocked the Fire out, and because fuck LA.
― dansplaining (dan m), Friday, 30 November 2012 21:14 (thirteen years ago)
I'm not sure you're allowed to cheer for anything Houston in Dallas. But fuck LA.
― EZ Snappin, Friday, 30 November 2012 21:20 (thirteen years ago)
Yeah I figured it'd be tough for you guys.
― dansplaining (dan m), Friday, 30 November 2012 21:24 (thirteen years ago)
a ton of DCU front office people got fired today - interesting to see what's gonna come of it
― scream blahula scream (govern yourself accordingly), Friday, 30 November 2012 21:43 (thirteen years ago)
What time's it on at? D'you reckon it'd be a good event for an introduction to the US game for us lot, or would it just confirm all our prejudices?
― Ismael Klata, Friday, 30 November 2012 21:45 (thirteen years ago)
It's at 4:30 east coast time iirc. I think it will probably be like most other single-game finals, conservative play, counterattacks (which is really LA's style anyway)... Probably won't teach you much that you don't already know, but it'll be a spectacle for sure, and you never know, could showcase some previously unknown talent.
― dansplaining (dan m), Friday, 30 November 2012 21:54 (thirteen years ago)
Also: Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham ad nauseum. Hell even NPR did a story on him today.
― dansplaining (dan m), Friday, 30 November 2012 21:56 (thirteen years ago)
That makes it 0030 here? Too late for me I'm afraid. Wishing Beckham all the best, he's a good guy.
― Ismael Klata, Friday, 30 November 2012 22:06 (thirteen years ago)
Turns out it's actually on in a few minutes - I'm knackered but will try and take a peek & see what the fuss is about.
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 21:42 (thirteen years ago)
I knew there would be a Beckham piece but to lead coverage with it? Fuck you, ESPN. And fuck you, MLS, for not putting your foot down.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 21:44 (thirteen years ago)
I'm watching from home so go Houston!
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 21:45 (thirteen years ago)
The league will always always cave to the interests of national TV.
― dansplaining (dan m), Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:01 (thirteen years ago)
Oh Lando
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:10 (thirteen years ago)
maybe he should retire.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:10 (thirteen years ago)
Just not enthusiastic about scoring in the final. Maybe needs some time off to think baout things.
― dansplaining (dan m), Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:13 (thirteen years ago)
This is already a better game than last year.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:13 (thirteen years ago)
boom
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:41 (thirteen years ago)
Yay Calen, honestly happy for that dude.
― dansplaining (dan m), Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:42 (thirteen years ago)
YES!
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:42 (thirteen years ago)
Great run, held off the defender really well, excellent finish - can't fault that.
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:43 (thirteen years ago)
oh shit i gotta get up for this
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 22:58 (thirteen years ago)
close to a second for Calen. C'mon Houston!
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:13 (thirteen years ago)
crackin cross
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:17 (thirteen years ago)
boo.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:17 (thirteen years ago)
lovely header
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:18 (thirteen years ago)
yes, but still. Boo.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:18 (thirteen years ago)
wilhelmsson has looked a complete liability since 23.10
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:19 (thirteen years ago)
not keano's night
nothing wrong with that imo
I was just going to say! He'll score the winner within five minutes now.
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:19 (thirteen years ago)
he'll score, he looks sharp. relatively.
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:20 (thirteen years ago)
About Wilhelmson xp - keano's looked good
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:20 (thirteen years ago)
jsbdgkw
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:21 (thirteen years ago)
great setpiece routine for that one tbf
us refs far ahead of epl on this so far
Oof
― dansplaining (dan m), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:22 (thirteen years ago)
FU, Lando.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:22 (thirteen years ago)
This confetti reminds me of our evening watching the 1978 WC final
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:23 (thirteen years ago)
also kinda similar strips
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:24 (thirteen years ago)
This guy was voted ref of the year, an award only MLS could give.
― dansplaining (dan m), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:24 (thirteen years ago)
GILES BARNES
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:27 (thirteen years ago)