Z.I.P. Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I was looking to see if LA Football Club would be broadcasting their games on any TV channels available to me here in Hawai'i. I've watched LA Galaxy for >20 years, and many Chivas USA games were available until they fell into disrepute (!). This is quite disconcerting to an old guy like me! Not only do you have to pay $35 a month, but...How in the world do you watch "YouTubeTV" if you wanted to, anyhow? Sad for me and Joao! http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-lafc-youtube-20180131-story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 1/30/2018 at 11:42 AM, Zip_ME87 said: "A big thing is people need to spread more positivity man. Like holding a door open for someone or buying someone a coffee. Or if you go to McDonalds leave an extra $10 so someone might get a free meal because of that. If we pass along positivity and don't let things take you down and you don't let injuries or jobs get you down, that will ultimately lead to spreading more happiness positivity and joy. And that's contagious. If I see someone having a good day I want to have a good day" -- Zarek Valentin" THIS is why Z-Man is my favorite Zip!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Much Love to Zarek V. It is way past time that cat paid us a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 http://www.goal.com/en/news/mls-news-darlington-nagbe-embracing-fresh-start-with-atlanta/hf3gv5reonyq14oiojats5plw I think that this is a new interview? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/890839?referrer_id=2333971 The visitors took the lead in the 60th minute as left back Joao Moutinho moved forward into the attacking third and fired a low shot that tucked just inside the right post. https://www.dailynews.com/2018/02/24/los-angeles-football-club-gearing-up-for-final-preseason-game-against-sacramento-republic/ Rookie defenders Joao Moutinho (first pick) and Tristan Blackmon (third) have more than held their own in camp. “Both have done really well,” Bradley said. “What I like is that they show every day, they compete, they try to play (soccer) and they’re not afraid and on the back foot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zip_ME87 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Joao's goal scoring run starts at ~1:24:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 https://www.lafc.com/post/2018/02/25/4-takeaways-lafcs-1-0-win-sacramento With the start of the MLS season a week away, LAFC secured its first win of the preseason courtesy of a goal from João Moutinho. The Black & Gold now turns its attention to the Sounders, as it travels to Seattle for the first competitive match in Club history on March 4. Here are four takeaways from LAFC’s 1-0 win over Sacramento Republic FC: João’s Nets His First Since being selected with the No. 1 overall pick by LAFC in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, defender João Moutinho has had a nearly seamless transition to the next level. In each of LAFC’s previous three preseason games, Moutinho has shown poise in possession, a great understanding of the game, and the ability to keep up with the accelerated pace of MLS play versus the college game. Against Sacramento, he proved he can add to the score line, too. Identifying a large swath of space some 35 yards from the Republic goal, Moutinho raced onto a lateral pass from Carlos Vela and made straight for the penalty area. As the Sacramento defenders continued to backpedal, Mountinho kept his wits about him, coolly slotting a low shot into the side netting. The game’s only goal served to show the rookie has no problem recognizing opportunities when they are given. And even more importantly, he has the skills to take advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) Zips in MLS on TV next weekend: Saturday, March 3rd 1 pm ET TorontoFC v Crew SC (Wil Trapp), SPCSPRT (Spectrum Sports, I think for those with TWC/Spectrum) Sunday, March 4th 5 pm ET, Sounders v LAFC (Joao Moutinho), ESPN 7:30 pm ET, Sporting KC v NYCFC (Saad Abdul-Salaam, Jon Lewis), FS1 10 pm ET Galaxy (Perry Kitchen, Nate Shultz?) v Timbers (Zarek Valentin), FS1 Edited February 27, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Joao Moutinho poised for breakout rookie season with LAFC Soccer by Ives EDIT: ..."I knew that America was the land of opportunity and coming here was going to be good for me," Moutinho said. "I definitely wanted to go pro some day, but I know it's a risk. It's always better to have a plan B if a soccer career doesn't work out. I needed to make a change and Akron gave me that chance." The Lisbon native didn't know much about the American college soccer landscape, but it didn't take him long to figure out he had made a good decision. "After a few games I noticed that the teams didn't really try to play the ball on the ground," Moutinho said. "They would kick it up there and try to get it by strength. So I was really happy that I went to Akron, because that's not the way we play. We tried to pass it around, tried to get to the final third with combinations. I definitely went to the right school."... Edited February 28, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipsVoice Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hey there Zip_ME87, Are you hearing any scuttlebutt on the Crew Stadium vs. Austin thingy from your contacts with the Trapps? Curious what's happening there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, ZipsVoice said: Hey there Zip_ME87, Are you hearing any scuttlebutt on the Crew Stadium vs. Austin thingy from your contacts with the Trapps? Curious what's happening there.... I haven't asked, but I don't think they know any more than we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 https://fansided.com/2018/02/28/10-potential-breakout-players-for-the-2018-mls-season/ Jonathan Lewis is #6 on this list of potential breakout players They also have Adam at #10 on their list of breakout players.....However, sadly, this reporter has not done any research as the Union will pay a huge amount of money for a foreign player to play the position that Adam plays http://www.thereporteronline.com/sports/20180301/union-finally-seals-deal-with-dockal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/previewing-the-mls-rookie-of-the-year-race_aid43860 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 3 hours ago, TennZip said: https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/college-soccer-articles/previewing-the-mls-rookie-of-the-year-race_aid43860 [Joao Moutinho] ... The Portuguese defender is far and away the best soccer player in the rookie class, the task then becomes being consistent enough to stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TennZip Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 former zip Wil Trapp excited about a new season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 captain Wil talks in this Crew tweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Congrats to Joao, who went all 90 minutes in his and LAFC's MLS debut. W 1-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 #48 ; #13 and #11 on their list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Z.I.P. Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) 57 minutes ago, TennZip said: Damn, that passes me off! Zarek is the last Zip left in Portland, and he's languishing on the bench! There's no question Ben can play at MLS level. He had a fine season last year. Now he has to fight his way back up, which from his position could be difficult. You can consider me now semi-officially an LAFC fan! Edited March 5, 2018 by Z.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennZip Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Ben Z signing is popular in yinzer land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I have a question. When the Crew moves to Texas, will they still have territorial rights over Ohio? Right now that only affects Wil, who is signed through 2020 anyway. But could future prospects be territorial picks by a franchise 1300 miles away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Spin said: I have a question. When the Crew moves to Texas, will they still have territorial rights over Ohio? Right now that only affects Wil, who is signed through 2020 anyway. But could future prospects be territorial picks by a franchise 1300 miles away? If you are referring to Home Grown rights, that has nothing to do with geographical location. HG refers to developing a player in the team's development system. However, I don't understand all of the intricacies of when and how long the player had to be in an MLS club's development system in order for that team to claim HG rights. Edit: My guess is the Crew will be able to claim HG rights to Colin Biros if they so choose even if they are in Texas if/when he decides to go pro. Edited March 9, 2018 by Zip_ME87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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