MLS/Soccer Thread

[jaysblue]

Solid win. We;ll take it.

 

You made it back or are you still partying downtown haha?

[eastcoastjaysfan]

You made it back or are you still partying downtown haha?

 

Dude I'm just glad I didn't get herpes.

 

Got home like 10 mins ago. Solid night. Let's do it again soon.

[fatcowxlive]

I'm going to use this thread for football (soccer) general chat too lol, did you guys see any of the Champions League games? The Chelsea-PSG game was probably the most excited and un-nerving game I've had in a long time lol, when Ba scored I yelled "BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" so had my voice cracked lmao

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Damn, Atletico Madrid beats Barca. Today is the day Atletico becomes a true force in La Liga. Incredible.

 

United fold under pressure (as predicted) in Munich.

 

Fantastic two days of Champions League.

[fatcowxlive]

Damn, Atletico Madrid beats Barca. Today is the day Atletico becomes a true force in La Liga. Incredible.

 

United fold under pressure (as predicted) in Munich.

 

Fantastic two days of Champions League.

 

IMO Atletico became a force when they beat Real in the first 10 games in La Liga, their transition from Falcao to Costa and Villa was so seamless, it will be interesting to see what they do in their summer. Courtois is going back to Chelsea after this season from loan and can't re-loan him and Costa seems like he's moving to another club (Chelsea are rumored heavily to be perusing him). It'll be interesting to see what they can do to fix goalkeeper and striker positions. Barca is going to be so crap next year compared to the other 2, they're banned from buying players for 2 transfer windows IIRC and both Valdes and Puyol are walking. Pinto is complete s***

[eastcoastjaysfan]

IMO Atletico became a force when they beat Real in the first 10 games in La Liga, their transition from Falcao to Costa and Villa was so seamless, it will be interesting to see what they do in their summer. Courtois is going back to Chelsea after this season from loan and can't re-loan him and Costa seems like he's moving to another club (Chelsea are rumored heavily to be perusing him). It'll be interesting to see what they can do to fix goalkeeper and striker positions. Barca is going to be so crap next year compared to the other 2, they're banned from buying players for 2 transfer windows IIRC and both Valdes and Puyol are walking. Pinto is complete s***

 

WTF just learned about this ban now. Originally saw a rumor that they ahd planned on spending upwards of 200-300M euros in transfer fees for this upcoming window.

 

Wow.

[fatcowxlive]

WTF just learned about this ban now. Originally saw a rumor that they ahd planned on spending upwards of 200-300M euros in transfer fees for this upcoming window.

 

Wow.

 

Yup, Barcelona are shady as f***. I hate the team, but even more so how their run. They're up to their neck in debts, and all the refs in the CL were in their favour in recent years (ok maybe this is a bit bias lol). But regardless they broke FIFA rules in signing under 18 players from overseas so they deserve this. They also deserve a CL ban for the Neymar situation. It's sad to see UEFA expel Fenerbahce (#1 in Turkish League atm) but won't do the same for Barca, I don't even know how they escaped it.

 

Maybe I'm hating on them a bit too much, but the Neymar + under 18 signings are pretty shady moves

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Defoe is out. Bradley and Osorio not starting.

 

Could be an ugly one. Hopefully Gilberto or DeRo can step up today.

 

Toronto FC ‏@torontofc 1m The @ExpediaCA Starting XI: Julio Cesar, Bloom, Caldwell, Orr, Morrow, Jackson, Bekker, Hall, Issey, Gilberto, De Rosario. #TFClive

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Also MLS released its salaries for this season, TFC's:

 

TOR Agbossoumonde Gale D $ 48,825.00 $ 55,491.67

TOR Aparicio Manuel M $ 48,500.00 $ 48,500.00

TOR Bekker Kyle M $ 51,150.00 $ 77,400.00

TOR Bendik Joe GK $ 140,000.00 $ 147,375.00

TOR Bloom Mark D $ 48,825.00 $ 48,825.00

TOR Bradley Michael M $ 6,000,000.00 $ 6,500,000.00

TOR Caldwell Steven D $ 325,000.00 $ 364,166.67

TOR Cesar Julio GK $ 192,000.00 $ 202,000.00

TOR Defoe Jermain F $ 6,000,000.00 $ 6,180,000.00

TOR DeRosario Dwayne M $ 137,000.00 $ 173,000.00

TOR Dike Bright F $ 60,637.50 $ 63,575.00

TOR Goncalves Jackson D $ 150,000.00 $ 202,500.00

TOR Hagglund Nick D $ 48,500.00 $ 48,500.00

TOR Hall Jeremy D $ 105,000.00 $ 115,000.00

TOR Hamilton Jordan F $ 60,000.00 $ 72,500.00

TOR Henry Doneil D $ 75,000.00 $ 87,083.33

TOR Junior Gilberto F $ 1,145,000.00 $ 1,205,000.00

TOR Konopka Chris GK $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00

TOR Lovitz Daniel M $ 36,504.00 $ 36,504.00

TOR Morgan Ashtone D $ 80,000.00 $ 92,000.00

TOR Morrow Justin D $ 160,000.00 $ 169,562.50

TOR Nakajima-Farran Issey M $ 90,000.00 $ 110,000.00

TOR Orr Bradley D $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00

TOR Osorio Jonathan M $ 135,000.00 $ 142,599.68

TOR Rey Alvaro F $ 180,000.00 $ 204,450.00

TOR Richter Ryan F $ 48,500.00 $ 48,500.00

TOR Roberts Quillan GK $ 48,825.00 $ 48,825.0

 

Three guys making >1M (Gilberto, Defoe, Bradley)... A few other guys making decent money but some pretty s***** salaries on there. Those guys can live off of 45-50K though as I'm pretty sure the team provides them with free accommodations.

[Dylan]

wow I knew soccer salaries were low but didn't think that low, lol @ playing often and making <100,000 while defoe and bradley make 6+ million. Obviously they deserve a lot more but what a difference.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Exciting 2nd half. TFC dominating despite being destroyed by injuries.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Vintage TFC there. Terrible defending. Whatever.

[Dylan]

Thoughts on the trade?

 

Haven't heard anyone that is a fan

[Dylan]

Big game tonight

[Dylan]

man, kansas city likes to dive

[GD]

No words.

[GD]

NO WORDS IN A SLIGHTLY MORE POSITIVE WAY !!!!?!?!?????!!?!?!

 

cf

[Dylan]

wow what a finish!!!

 

Also, i hate henry

[Dylan]

Defoe is good, TFC sitting well in the standings!

 

Got the draw vs new york tonight

[Dylan]

FC take on Chicago in 10min, lets go red!!!

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Forgot the game was on. With no baseball on, might as well watch.

[Dylan]

Forgot the game was on. With no baseball on, might as well watch.

 

Yup, perfect night for the TFC to play

[Dylan]

TFC struggling to get anything going, just give it away whenever they have a chance

[Dylan]

Brutal red card, frig I hate soccer LOL

[GD]

LOL that's a red? This is why I don't watch soccer much.

[Dylan]

LOL that's a red? This is why I don't watch soccer much.

 

Seriously.. they waste countless minutes on fake injuries and goal celebrations, why not add a quick instant replay? OR AN EXTRA REF?

[Dylan]

Goallllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!

 

Jackson! Great pass by defoe!

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Chicago sucks. TFC will hold on to win this.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Vintage TFC defending right there.

[Dylan]

tie game