Match Thread: Portland Timbers vs. Los Angeles Galaxy [7:30 PM]
by Geoff Gibson on Aug 3, 2011 1:39 PM PDT
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Last home game until August 20th and boy is it ever a big one. Those of who you have been following the Portland Timbers will remember the thrashing the LA Galaxy gave the guys at the Home Depot Center last April. They played confidently and very technically. I guess that's what you get when you spend over $10 million on salary per season.
Still, the Timbers have a habit of playing very well at home against opponents who should come out on top. The game against the New York Red Bulls is a great example of this. While New York started off well with an early goal, the Timbers were able to rebound in the second half with a stellar performance. It was only due to a PK in stoppage time that they ended up drawing.
But enough about games that happened in the past, let's talk about tonight's match.
Assessing Our Team
The Timbers are coming off a disappointing 2-2- draw against "worst in the league" side Toronto FC. It was a game they dominated. It was a game they controlled. It was a game they should have won. Unfortunately, they've acquired a nasty habit of falling apart after the 70th minute that has lead them to cede victory after victory, draw after draw. Playing against a team like LA, they'll make you pay for such a trait.
The good news is that I was left rather impressed with both Mike Chabala and Lovel Palmer playing in the back wing positions. Both played fairly well, specifically Chabala who I think has a solid head on his shoulders. He controls the ball and makes precision passes that get the ball moving up top. While he's lacking Wallace's speed I think, at the moment, having a back left defender who is more defensively minded is better overall for the team.
The big worry right now is the 70th minute fatigue the team gets. Last week we saw a 2-nil elad slip because the team couldn't hold it together. Worse yet is we saw strikers continue to be subbed on instead of the more logical choice that is James Marcelin. I understand wanting to get Kenny Cooper and Jorge Perlaza minutes, but those three points matter more so than anything else. If Eddie Johnson starts tonight (which he should) and the team is up by the 70th minute, Marcelin should come on for Alhassan or Nagbe.
Aside from that there's little critiquing to do about the team. I liked having David Horst and Eric Brunner in the center positions. I thought they played fairly well together.
Here's my projected starting line up:
Troy Perkins; Mike Chabala, David Horst, Eric Brunner, Lovel Palmer; Kalif Alhassan, Diego Chara, Darlington Nagbe, Jack Jewsbury (c), Sal Zizzo; Eddie Johnson
Assessing the Enemy
I already broke down LA in an article yesterday so I won't bother getting to in depth with the squad here. You should check that out for a more comprehensive coverage of the opposing team.
That said, what we are looking at right now is the best team in MLS, bar none. They've been undefeated since May 1st. Essentially take all the Timbers woes for the last few months, reverse them and you have LA in a nutshell. This was also throughout the CONCACAF Gold Cup when Landon Donovan was missing. So don't believe that their team is completely tied up in their captain.
The big question mark for tonight is whether Landon Donovan or David Beckham will start tonight. Both were listed as "Questionable" on the official injury list as of yesterday, but both were also practicing regularly with the team last night. So it's really up in the air. The team also has a game against FC Dallas (arguably a much stronger opponent that the Timbers) this weekend so they may end up just resting some of their key players.
One thing that is true is that LA is coming here expecting to take home three points.
Final Thoughts
LA is a strong team. They've been built up in such a manner since their spectacular season failing in 2008. The following season they made it to MLS Cup under the command of their new coach Bruce Arena. Since then they've been a powerhouse team once again. It would be wise for Timbers fans to temper their excitement for a win tonight because the stats are against us. That said, as an eternal optimist, I can only say: screw LA. Tonight is a must win for the team and I fully expect three points.
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Tonight's match starts at 7:30 at Jeld-Wen Field. Those of you not attending can catch the game on ESPN2 or ESPN3.com.
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But what is your prediction AFTER the 75th minute?
hahaha
by pdb on Aug 3, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
$$$
We are going to give the Galaxy allocation money to end the match after 75 minutes!
I agree
3-1 or 3-2, depending on our late game play.
Time for a winning streak.
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One thought: RSL
We weren’t given much of a chance when they came to town and we haven’t been given too much of one for today’s match. Anything is possible and that first half against TFC was beautiful, flowing soccer from us. The potential is there.
We've played well in the past
against “top teams,” so it will be interesting to see what happens. A win or draw would be nice, or at least a goal after the 70th and none by LA…
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
I agree
it has worked out well so far
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 4, 2011 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Starting XI plus Reserves
Timbers XI: Perkins-G ©, Palmer-D, Brunner-D, Horst-D, Chabala-D, Zizzo-M, Marcelin-M, Chara-M, Nagbe-M, Perlaza-F, Johnson-F
Timbers Subs: Brown-G, Danso-D, Wallace-D, Alhassan-M, Lowry-M, Cooper-F, Umony-F
Galaxy XI: Saunders-G, DeLaGarza-D, Franklin-D, Gonzalez-D, Dunivant-D, Birchall-M, Stephens-M, Juninho-M, Beckham-M, Angel-F, Donovan-F ©
Galaxy Subs: Perk-G, Berhalter-D, Jordan-M, Keat-M, Lopez-M, Cristman-F, Magee-F
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
No Jewsbury
That is very interesting, looks like his hammy was really a problem last game.
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Oh
and we are looking like a 4-4-2
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maybe Spencer is more comfortable with our defense
that he choose a more attacking formation. I personally like a more attacking formation, such as a 4-3-3, but I don’t think that our defense is that strong yet, though it has looked much better since the trade.
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Getting comfortable with the Defense. It was the midfield that let in the 2 goals against Toronto. So hopefully this game will be the difference.
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It was hard to tell from the TA
but at least Zizzo was gassed after about the 65th and Jewsbury looked hurt at times on Saturday. It will be interesting to see how subs work tonight with Jewsbury and Alhassan out and Zizzo starting again.
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Cooper starting?
Or Johnson?
If it is Cooper, that is a pretty big deal. Hopefully he can make an impact. Certainly doesn’t look like he will be traded
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I agree
He seemed to be a bit lagging. According to @TimberFC twitter feed, it is a Hamstring strain.
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Stupid ESPN
Who cares it is a friendly get it off my screen!
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I was wondering what was going on with the feed
It’d be nice if ESPN was a little more interested in MLS.
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They don't care about the MLS
Which means that MLS doesn’t get the ratings. This game is kicking off at 10:45 est! No wonder no one watches MLS on ESPN
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I already like this telecast though
Taylor Twellman is a huge upgrade to John Harkes or Alexi Lallas
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Yeah
I was a little surprised by his broadcasting ability, to be honest. He always came off a little goofballish. Not a bad thing, but not something that lends itself to broadcasting. He did a fair amount of radio when he was trying to recover from his concussion, I think it really helped. Nice to see.
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Very true
I am looking forward to the 12:30am end time out here. At least this is two West coast teams, though. I gave up on ESPN when they stuck LA-NY on this late. Makes no sense. MLS isn’t a huge moneymaker, but it can become a nice asset for them if they would just manage it better.
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Whats wiht the formation
I know spencer’s in love with a 4-4-2 but we had no offense before when we used that. Atleast with the 4-3-3/4-5-1 we seemed to create some good chances. Seems like an odd game to change it again.
I think he looked at the stats
and decided he needed a more attacking options
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
but it puts more pressure on the defense (in theory)
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
apparently we play in Jen-Weld field...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
it's not the first time either...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
We apparently signed Chabala too.
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ESPN...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, saw that too
Didn’t see that coming.
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must have been a late change
since it’s not what the timbers posted in facebook…
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
^reply fail...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh
Interesting. I’d still like to see Johnson get some time. See if he can build on his performance last week.
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I agree
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Concussion?
Hope he can recover. Tough break for him.
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Jewsbury is injured
Alhassan needed a kick in the pants I think
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Did you see that ESPN 2 stick?
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I didn't see the whole thing...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it said
ESPN is not for football fans….
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that's what I thought...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
Nice looking free kick
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^another reply fail...
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
and another...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
"PTFC - where respect is earned, not given"
so true
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
Johnson picked up a concussion in warmups?!?!?!?!
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I wish we had more details
having seen their warmups, I wonder what happened
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to chant along with the army,
but I have a feeling that the people at work would look at me very strangely…
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
true
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
wow weak call to be honest
I thought perlaza went down easy
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Yes
But i like the single mindedness to score, he hasn’t shown that in a while
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nice ball control from Perlaza
just wish he could have gotten a better shot off
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
The LA defender can't keep up with him
Nice to see
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He looks like a really nice pickup
Not sure why Houston essentially gave him away
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it does seem strange
especially with the production we’ve seen from them. They must have needed a mid and allocation money. It doesn’t make much sense otherwise.
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it too late to dog on kenny cooper for that failed free kick?
Even if the wall wasnt there it looked as if that shot was not on goal.
That was a decent shot
It was on goal which is different from almost every other player
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Lol
Not exactly the praise you’re looking for for your expensive striker.
That said, he put a decent shot on target.
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If by target you mean goalkeeper
But that ball did have some decent movement and was hard, just went straight to the goalie.
yeah
But on frame means anything can happen.
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At this point, I'll settle for anything remotely approaching the goal.
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maybe Cooper with kick the ball so hard
that the keeper can’t keep a hand on it
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And that is the problem with Marcelin
Too many fouls
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Someone trying to prove he is worth the shot he is getting
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As much as I've criticized him
I have to give him credit, this is a decent start.
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our team speed
Is so much faster than the LA Defense
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Hopefully we can keep it up as the game wears on
But right now it does look pretty good.
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the question is can we sustain it for a full 90
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
They need to show more replays of plays in soccer, even if there isnt a goal or a shot
just the smaller intricacies and technical moves of the game would do well to impress casual fans as well as educate them.
Professional Soccer players (even MLS) make the game much easier than it is in real time, I think a lot of how difficult the game is is lost on a broadcast.
I think the Timbers broadcast crew does a good job.
ESPN, not so much…
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
having played until HS, I forget that sometimes
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We will lose John Strong
He is too good not to move up in the Broadcast world.
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I hope not
but it does seem inevitable
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
they typically are like this
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
That was some awesome ball movement
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Hey you spoiled it!
Your feed is faster than mine :)
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Oh
Sorry about that.
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No worries!
Just giving you a hard time
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Mike Chabala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
Wow that is a great goal
Great interplay, oh and that is why on frame is important :)
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Looks like it
Hopefully MLS won’t take the goal away from him.
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Well at least we are better than Vancouver
we scored at least one against LA, they got 0
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The presence of of veteran defenders makes a huge difference
The form is so much better
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Yeah
Just look at the addition of veterans Palmer and Chabala (at least 3 or more years more then Hall and Wallace).
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They seem to have great instincts for when to challenge, and when to play off a little
Wallace has potential, but he was constantly out of position.
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Nagbe
Is amazing in small spaces
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Perlaza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
His speed is destroying LA
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Thanks No pity!
I know you are waiting!
GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL
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Lol, no problem
Great individual effort.
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Yes
His speed is a huge problem for LA’s Defense
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Now we have to win
Team Aldridge
by Sabonis4Ever on Aug 3, 2011 8:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Shhhhh
I don’t want to think about that
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We have another 35 minutes or so before we have to worry about that
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they went on vacation for awhile...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
9-0 shot differential
Incredible
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Timber Joey
finally had to go to the other side of the log
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
I hope so
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That shot by perlaza was all reaction and muscle memory
It seems like a large majority of our numerous botched scoring opportunities have come cause we have been thinking about it too much.
it's nice to see
relax and just play the game
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
I also think this is part of the problem late game. We are thinking too much
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Love perkins slowing the game down
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that's why he's got the armband on tonight
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I hadn't seen that
Nice call, he’s done a good job keeping the defense organized
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I wanted to hate him for some unknown reason to start the season
but he is awesome, the keeper jersey he has tonight looks good too.
He makes some amazing saves
And I truly believe without him and with Cronin we would be worse off.
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we would
whatever happened to the goalie we had before cronin, the brother, he was a nasty goalie, at least by 1st division standards.
I agree
didn’t like the trade at first, but his play has been great for most of the season
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
probably for the same reason i did
we hadn’t seen much of him, and gleesen was a great story so you want to like the guy… but now i love perkin
agree part of it was gleason, but also sometimes peoples faces for no apparent reason
make me want to punch them in the face.
LOL
That should be in your signature
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I can do it one handed
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by Ryan Gates on Aug 3, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So true
I studied the Chuck Norris style of internet browsing
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College credit for punching people in the face?
Where do I email my application?
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Definitely
Lots of fun to see the team play like this
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amazing
I completely agree. LA didn’t seem to have much in their attacking third and when they did, the defense and Perkins took care of it.
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hadn't thought about that, definitely a nice job on him.
Maybe he wore himself out in Vancouver
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I thought i heard it
But it turned out is was Dunivant.
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I agree
I’d like to see Cooper make a few plays, but this hasn’t been half bad. Perlaza seems to have responded well to Spencer. He is really working hard out there
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Yeah, I hadn't seen that the first time. Nicely done.
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Well just watched the replay of the second goal
And the pass to Chara was all Cooper.
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Looks like LA is bringing two strikers on
They are pushing for the win. JPA and someone else come out
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Especially since LA is going to be pushing forward early
How we handle those extra strikers will decide the game.
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WOW
Ok, lets make sure we know what the heck we are going to do with Donovan now
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I hope not...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
weather the storm
Weather the storm and the game changes
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Zizzo with a great run.
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Cheeky move by zizzo
That was a great job
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wow Zizzo
if only you could have made something out of it
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:52 PM PDT reply actions
Interesting to see Nagbe taking the corner
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I agree
but it is usually Jewsbury (I think)
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Keep that keeper honest
That was a great idea.
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Woah
Cooper. Wow. That would have been incredible.
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Wow Cooper
that would have been amazing
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
he seems much more active
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Chabala's throw ins are a great weapon
Say what you want about America, thirteen bucks still gets you a hell of a lot of mice!
Looks like he is hurt though
Hopefuly not serious
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Great pass by Cooper
He is making a strong case to be back in the starting lineup
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LA, you can shoot from 40+ all night...
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
They're doing a great job preventing the Galaxy from getting into the box
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seriously....
He can’t run fast, hes not a great 1 v1 player… all he does is CROSS the ball… would someone gaurd him in our half
Is it just me, or do the Timbers' passes seem much crisper?
This is the best I’ve seen them all year.
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they are playing with a level of continuity we haven't seen all season
and are looking very comfortable with each other, especially Perlaza and Cooper
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like portland would be a cool city for soccer player types to visit
maybe the galaxy had too much fun on a beautiful night like last night.
Most strip clubs per capita in the US
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I believe
Seattle has more :)
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by Ryan Gates on Aug 3, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
we need to keep up the quick pace
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Brunner is going to need a long break after the season
He has taken a pounding all year
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And they only have one sub left
Great job by the defense to survive a crucial period
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They are like what we had hoped Purdy and Zizzo would be in preseason
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Yes
They are doing exactly the same thing but during the season :)
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Against good competition, no less
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might be time for the speed of Alhassan or Umony to wear them down
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
not sure
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
don't worry...it was ESPN's fault
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Brunner!!!!!!!
This game is fun.
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Perkins!
Ah the 70th minute. I knew things were going to well
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Marcelin
he fell asleep on that play
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I really wish
I didn’t have to work tonight. This would have been an amazing game to be at
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
They have been great all night.
JWF is the best place to play in MLS
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It is kinda like the blazers too, get smashed by them early in the season in LA
play your best game of the season later on at home.
Cooper is really playing well right now
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tetris chant!
That looked great behind Perkins
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the whole TA
amazing
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Which is why we can get the best players to come play for the Timbers.
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So true
the next few seasons will be very interesting in terms of transfers and how much Merritt is willing to spend
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds great
I’d say I want to see it, but I’d rather the ball stay on the other side of the pitch
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Very true
Strange season. Beat RSL on the road, LA at home, lose to Toronto.
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Haven't played RSL on the road
You mean at home
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Yes
4 points would be great but we did it in the wrong order.
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the thrid goal changed the pattern I think
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definitely
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we'll see them as a time killer 85th on
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't attack,
Kill the game off, make LA chase the ball and the game
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Chara
Suspended for the next game I believe
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Chara with a yellow
I think that’s a suspension. Hopefully Jewsbury can play Saturday
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Chara has 5 yellows now
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Wallace is coming in
Saw it behind Spencer there
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For Nagbe
Nice game by the rookie. Great passing
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it's nice to seem him playing deeper into the game
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Slowly getting his legs under him.
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right call by Spencer to not push him too much early in the season
he’s really coming into his own
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Zizzo looks better this game
Not as gassed
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Not offensively
But better in the second
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Yeah, good game
Though not sure why he took that yellow
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good, sustained pace from him
picked it up when we needed him
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
wow! best game of the season!!!
and with 25 pts, we are 1 point out of 6th
"I want to hear the whistle, so, you know, blow!"
-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:34 PM PDT reply actions
Going to miss Chara This Saturday tho
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Definitely
Hopefully the defense continues to play well, but I definitely think that a result is possible against SJ.
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I know
and teams like San Jose give us problems, but hopefully we have built up some momentum
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-Nate McMillan
by Jeremiah Mitchell Braeback on Aug 3, 2011 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
A win!
Forgotten how good this feels.
Great job by all the Timbers players, Spencer too. Congrats to them. It is the first time we dominated a full match all season, and it was against the best team. Awesome
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So I'm streaming this game online
like clockwork every night my internet goes to crap at 9 pm.
I call up clear.
solution…
whenever this happens turn my modem off for 3HOURS to acquire a new signal from a different tower.
hmm… at midnight nobody will be online anyway, so I’ll probably get the same tower at midnight with less traffic.
CLEAR just wants me to log off when they reduce their signal.
Don’t get CLEAR.
Ridiculous.
PTFC
I missed the third goal, thanks CLEAR.
Expectation is the root of all heartache. — William Shakespeare
@#$@#$
I would call for you just to complain that is crap. Maybe time to go to a pub?
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Well night guys
Off to rewatch the game and write the recap
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Have a good night
Thanks for the conversation.
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Booyahsha....
I don’t know how to spell that.
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by almost awesome on Aug 3, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We came out of the half a little shaky
But we figured things out and maintained composure. Everywhere else we looked great
Chabala is great. And Palmer’s throws are excellent.
What a great night.
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Best of the season
So far
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