Zip_ME87 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 26 minutes ago, johnnyzip84 said: Just as advertised, the Montreal-Toronto conference was once of the more memorable in MLS history, won by the Reds with a 7-5 aggregate score. As an Impact supporter, I was disappointed for sure. But the game had about as much excitement and plot twists as any. It's too bad Evan Bush (IMO) didn't play one of his better games, especially with Bruce Arena watching (I realize Evan getting a USMNT call up is a long shot at best, but the way he played down the season stretch gave me a glimmer of hope). I'd say the 401 derby is now firmly cemented within the big rivalries in North American soccer. It was very entertaining, and I too, was disappointed that Evan didn't have a stellar game like he had had several times in the season for the exact same glimmer of hope. Also, the MLS Cup Final would be much more interesting to me with at least 1 former Zip player involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 1 hour ago, johnnyzip84 said: Just as advertised, the Montreal-Toronto conference was once of the more memorable in MLS history, won by the Reds with a 7-5 aggregate score. As an Impact supporter, I was disappointed for sure. But the game had about as much excitement and plot twists as any. It's too bad Evan Bush (IMO) didn't play one of his better games, especially with Bruce Arena watching (I realize Evan getting a USMNT call up is a long shot at best, but the way he played down the season stretch gave me a glimmer of hope). I'd say the 401 derby is now firmly cemented within the big rivalries in North American soccer. Yes. A real firecracker of a match ( whole series really), with many ebbs and flows to the contest! This should serve as a custom commercial for MLS. I loved every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 18 minutes ago, fknbuflobo said: Yes. A real firecracker of a match ( whole series really), with many ebbs and flows to the contest! This should serve as a custom commercial for MLS. I loved every minute of it. It certainly was a match for those (probably all, if not most of us) who love to see a lot of scoring. The Impact's defending on set pieces certainly was the most atrocious that I've ever seen. I read somewhere that it was noted this is the 2nd year in the row that a Cascadia Cup team (Seattle, [Portland, Vancouver]) travels to a Trillium Cup team (Toronto, [Colimbus]) for the MLS Cup Final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Anyone know if there is a game replay available anywhere of last night's game at BMO Field? I missed out. The game in Montreal ended 3-2, but weren't the Impact up 3-0 early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Z.I.P. said: Anyone know if there is a game replay available anywhere of last night's game at BMO Field? I missed out. The game in Montreal ended 3-2, but weren't the Impact up 3-0 early? Try MLS.com. If they do not have that available, they certainly should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) 19 hours ago, Z.I.P. said: The game in Montreal ended 3-2, but weren't the Impact up 3-0 early? Yes indeed Montreal was up 3-0 early in the 2nd half just after Oyongo (yes Oyongo) scored a soft goal culminating a run that started pretty deep in the Impact end. Then Jozy scored in the 68th, and 5 minutes later threw Cabrera to the ground in the box to get gain control of the ball and eventually set up Bradley's goal making it 3-2. Both clubs had several chances to take control throughout the series, which made it so compelling. The final should be interesting. Edited December 2, 2016 by johnnyzip84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 http://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2016/12/2/13812224/where-does-deandre-yedlin-fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 After six years in MLS with the Portland Timbers, Darlington Nagbe would be well served by a move to Europe this winter. ...Before you start debating the merits of going from MLS to the Scottish Premier League, you must first understand that Celtic is the league's powerhouse, a UEFA Champions League regular, and a team with rich history and a large, passionate fan base. It is also a team stacked with talent. If Nagbe has aspirations of climbing the ladder of European soccer, then joining Celtic would be a strong first step. This reality is what drove a talent like French forward Moussa Dembele to join Celtic last summer. Playing for Celtic would mean more European scouts watching him than currently watch him in MLS. Celtic is running away with the Scottish League title, and could have it essentially clinched before Nagbe would arrive, but there will still be important matches to play, such as the Old Firm derby against Rangers, and tough matches against the likes of Hearts and Aberdeen. It is a safe bet Nagbe has consulted with close friend and former college teammate Perry Kitchen, who left MLS for Scottish club Hearts last winter. Kitchen has enjoyed an excellent first year in Scotland, earning the captain's role for a Hearts team currently in third place. Kitchen's positive experience in Scotland could be the final evidence Nagbe needs to convince him a move to Celtic would be a worthwhile one. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Totally agree with this article. DarNag will never be everything he can be until he leaves his Portland comfort zone. He can return to MLS in 5-6 years. Sad but true; MLS is not where DarNag needs it to be. Not yet. He can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Agreed. That was a heck of a round, back and forth in both games. A very sad ending for Evan though, he'll rebound. His center backs didn't quite match Toronto's high level of play. I made a joke on social media about this MLS Cup being between two teams from outside the USA. Some people got that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted December 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 22 hours ago, Spin said: Agreed. That was a heck of a round, back and forth in both games. A very sad ending for Evan though, he'll rebound. His center backs didn't quite match Toronto's high level of play. I made a joke on social media about this MLS Cup being between two teams from outside the USA. Some people got that. I know "Buffalo's in Canada" (per the AK Rowdies), but Seattle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 On 12/7/2016 at 9:23 PM, Zip_ME87 said: I know "Buffalo's in Canada" (per the AK Rowdies), but Seattle? I have relatives in Seattle. It's a different world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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