MLS 2016-17

Did anyone mention to DC United that the playoffs are usually a little more intense than a regular season match? That was awful.

 

4 home victories for the lower seeded teams and with no away goals. Seattle thrashing Dallas 3-0 was a shocker. @tim, how was the atmosphere?

 

Just ok. Not sure why, for this particular match, but I've definitely seen better. Hopefully there will be at least one more home game this season.

 

All the return legs on Sunday and the 4 home teams on the ropes since none of them managed an away goal. Jermaine Jones could get his first start as his balky knee is getting better (what will that mean for the Mexico game?). Colorado is undefeated at home this season and have the easiest deficit to wipeout (lost 1-0), but if the Galaxy can get one early, doubtful the Rapids can score 3.

 

If you haven't seen Gashi's goal for Colorado today it is worth finding. Stunning shot from what looked like 35+ yards that beat LA's keeper giving him no real chance. One of the best shots from distance that I have seen.

 

You had to bring that up?

 

Okay @tim. How about we talk about Tim Howard's spot kick saves? The old man still has it. Care to wager who will be starting between the pipes on Friday?

 

The New Yorkers got cleaned out by the Canadians, eh? Pretty impressed with both sides north of the border at the moment. Jozy and Giovinco are en fuego, and Montreal are just solid front to back. And Tim Howard. What can you say? Haven't seen much of the Rapids, but everybody knows how far a hot GK can take you.

 

Judging by the highlights both opening legs looked entertaining. Colorado missed Tim Howard big time as his backup did quite poorly on Seattle's first goal. I almost fell over seeing Michael Bradley score a goal in the Montreal-Toronto match. Despite losing 2-1 and 3-2 respectively the Rapids and TFC are going home and with solid chances to advance.

 

Beyond all probability, Seattle is through. Makes me a little sad that Dempsey's not part of this run.

 

Not me and they sorely missed both of them early in the year. The addition of Lodiero transformed the Sounders from mediocre to very good.

 

Quality stuff from Muntreal and Tronna. I think the key to the series was the Impact surrendering two goals at home after building a 3-nil lead there. But take nothing away from Toronto. I think it will do wonders for Altidore and Bradley going forward it they manage to beat Sounders. They're still young enough to be impact players for us in Russia if they can get their collective act together. Jozy was especially good last night, and has been throughout the playoffs. If he can just stay healthy...

 

Bradley looks like he has forgotten how to play a defensive role in the team.

 

Bradley looks like he has forgotten how to play, PERIOD.

 

too much poutine.

the match was entertaining

 

It was entertaining with the entertainment ranging all the way from sublime to slapstick!

 

Perfect timing for Toronto this season as they finished the addition to their home stadium. 36K sold out in 3 minutes.

 

Have it DVR-ed, but after seeing the highlights won't bother watching a team go 120 minutes without a shot on goal win on PKs. Toronto probably should of won 3 or 4 nil, the save Frei made on Altidore in the second extra time was unbelievable, and the Bradley PK miss....SMH