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)
Was wondering if u guys would bring up him or Adam Moffat first.
― dansplaining (dan m), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:32 (thirteen years ago)
kinda petering out now, galaxy sitting back but not sure houston get through
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:43 (thirteen years ago)
Isn't Brian Ching supposed to be old and rubbish? He's doing everything.
― Ismael Klata, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:44 (thirteen years ago)
Ching is still good for 15-20 minutes every few games.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:44 (thirteen years ago)
who touched keane there?
― bill paxman (darraghmac), Saturday, 1 December 2012 23:46 (thirteen years ago)