Z.I.P. Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Tune your telly sets to Fox Soccer Channel Zips soccer afficianados.Who's the best player on the field -- both offensively and defensively -- in the A-League semifinal between the Portland Timbers and Atlanta Silverbacks? Its Portland's fullback Cameron Knowles, the University of Akron all-American. He's had two shots on goal the first 30 minutes -- both excellent scoring opportunities. The second, a bicycle from just inside the 6-yd box had to be headed over the bar by a defender. The overall playoff series score between the teams is apparently all-even, though you wouldn't know it from the FSC announcers, who are largely useless.Cameron was voted to the A-League first team all-stars, after being second on the Timbers in scoring with 7 Goals, 4 assists this season from the left back position. His leadership for the league semifinalists (Portland has 7 shots so far in the second game to nil for Atlanta) gives Cameron a really good chance to move back to Major league Soccer next year, and this time on the varsity rather than a reserve squad.Here's hoping he stays on the West Coast - hopefully the new San Jose franchise -- where the Zips in Paradise can most easily cheer on their Kiwi star.Wouldn't it be great if he could make his way to the inevitable MLS NEO Stars Soccer Club in Macedonia? Go Zips!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Sad result for the Timbers. They totally dominated the first 70 minutes, with a bundle of scoring chances, but couldn't put it past the Silverbacks' goalie. It went through to penalty kicks, and Portland could not shoot straight, as they lost the shootout 4 goals to 1. Cameron did not take a shot in the PKs. Seattle beat San Juan in the other semifinal. Well, at least I won't waste a trip to the Northwest for the final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 no such thing as a wasted trip to the northwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 no such thing as a wasted trip to the northwest You said a mouthful there my friend! Sounds like you've done the Yamhill County wine tour. Ahhhhh, I can taste the pinot noire from here. Oh -- it's the glass in front of me I'm tasting. (Without the head) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 born and raised in the willamette valley! i know we produce good wine, but i have never tasted any myself so i will take your word for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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