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[Dr Campino]

This is peak US Open Cup. Might need someone to rip up the ref's notebook.

 

[Askani]

BLESSING BRACE JFC THIS GAME WTF?!

 

[Icolin]

I have no idea what French Guiana have against Canada. But I think we'll still be okay if it comes down to 3rd place finishers.

True, and I'd even argue we can beat Honduras so it doesn't come down to FG's bush league crap.

 

[Dr Campino]

BLESSING BRACE JFC THIS GAME WTF?!

First half of extra time brace, at that.

 

[Cornballer]

Looks like the Quakes will play SKC. Hope they get the home game.

 

[Askani]

Salloi with that 119th minute dagger. This game had everything.

 

[Askani]

Jesus....a ridiculous showboating stepover from Blessing draws a yellow card from Dallas. This game won't die.

 

[Chris R]

I need a streamable high(low)lights for this match

 

[ZZMitch]

Blessing man, you are so good, why you gotta be like that?

 

[Dartastic]

Man. I hope Opara is okay. Dude is a beast.

 

[Icolin]

...So how about that Davies kid eh?

 

[Meier]

Does the red rule Sinovic out for an MLS game?

 

[Cornballer]

Does the red rule Sinovic out for an MLS game?

I don't think so, but you'd have to check the rules. In the other direction, Bernardez and Sarkodie took red cards against Atlanta in the league and they weren't suspended against LA on Monday in the Cup.

 

[Askani]

I need a streamable high(low)lights for this match

Main highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGG52G7wRlw

Blessing's second (cheeky back heel deflection) goal not in the first highlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltHeq3Zbl9Y

Does the red rule Sinovic out for an MLS game?

Only carried over to the next Open Cup game(s) they would be eligible to play in. You can see the carryover list for the start of this years tournament in the hand book, page 16. The card carryover rule is on page 26: https://www.ussoccer.com/~/media/fi...up-handbook-finalists-edition-v4-05.pdf?la=en

 

[Icolin]

The roster for the MLS Homegrown Game has been released:

Goalkeepers: Jesse Gonzalez (FC Dallas), Evan Louro (New York Red Bulls)

Defenders: Marco Farfan (Portland Timbers), Kortne Ford (Colorado Rapids), Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake), Auston Trusty (Philadelphia Union)

Midfielders: Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls), Alphonso Davies (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Derrick Etienne Jr. (New York Red Bulls), Derrick Jones (Philadelphia Union), Brooks Lennon (Real Salt Lake), Djordje Mihailovic (Chicago Fire), Paxton Pomykal (FC Dallas), Ballou Tabla (Montreal)

Forwards: Andrew Carleton (Atlanta United), Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas), Jordan Hamilton (Toronto FC), Bradford Jamieson IV (LA Galaxy)

Notable absences for me are Nick Lima, Ian Harkes, Raheem Edwards, although the latter doesn't count as a homegrown apparently. Nice to see Davies, Hamilton, and Tabla on here though, and I think the roster is overall pretty damn good, although clearly lacking on the defensive side of things.

 

[Askani]

Sporting Kansas City defender Ike Opara was released from the University of Kansas Medical Center early this morning after suffering a concussion in Tuesday night's 3-0 extra-time win over FC Dallas in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

Opara has been diagnosed with a grade 3 concussion and will undergo concussion protocols in the coming days.

Link: https://www.sportingkc.com/post/201...ke-opara-released-hospital-grade-3-concussion

But Askani! What does a Grade 3 concussion mean?! I need to know!

Well, fortunately for you I looked it up!

Grade I: no loss of consciousness; amnesia is absent or present for less than 30 minutes.

Grade II: loss of consciousness for less than five minutes or amnesia for between 30 minutes and 24 hours.

Grade IIIa: loss of consciousness for a few seconds or amnesia for more than 24 hours.

Grade IIIb: loss of consciousness for more than five minutes or amnesia for more than 24 hours.

But Askani! How long is the recovery time for that?! I need to know!

Well fortunately I looked that up too!

IIIa first occurrence: 1 month. Multiple occurances: 6 months, with physician approval.
IIIb first occurrence: (unconscious for minutes) 6 months

 

[Lunar FC]

Damn, gaf don't give a fluff about the gold cup.

 

[CMojicaAce]

Damn, gaf don't give a fluff about the gold cup.

There is some interest. The 2015 thread got 3000+ posts. In general I think most people don't care about this year's cup since all the big teams sent weaker squads.

 

[Lunar FC]

There is some interest. The 2015 thread got 3000+ posts. In general I think most people don't care about this year's cup since all the big teams sent weaker squads.

Didn't know there was a separate thread, just saw it now. It's an off year gold cup but I still enjoy watching the nats when the steaks aren't very high.

 

[Icolin]

Didn't know there was a separate thread, just saw it now. It's an off year gold cup but I still enjoy watching the nats when the steaks aren't very high.

I enjoy watching it when there are B teams too, because it gives Canada a better chance!

 

[Gamecocks625]

This isn't fun to watch. Hope we actually try to win this one tonight.

 

[Realeza]

How the fuck is the US not winning this 10-0?

 

[Askani]

Melia would've saved that.

 

[Chris R]

Man this USA team is bad

 

[Askani]

This fucking game. This fucking team.

It's Martinique. JFC. Come on.

EDIT :::::

Then Morris takes it back. Good grief.

 

[Askani]

Zardes wide open. Should have dished.

 

[Dartastic]

I mean, obviously I'm glad we got that win but... yeahhhhh..... that was a dumpster fire, and I'd be okay with never seeing most of those players suit up for the USMNT again. How the fuuuuuuuuuuuuck did we barely squeak that out?

 

[B-Dubs]

I mean, obviously I'm glad we got that win but... yeahhhhh..... that was a dumpster fire, and I'd be okay with never seeing most of those players suit up for the USMNT again. How the fuuuuuuuuuuuuck did we barely squeak that out?

Yea, that match should have been a shooting gallery for the US. The midfield and attack needs a revamp for the knockout stages or we won't be getting very far.

 

[ActStriker]

Zardes' only good touch was when he laid it for Morris on the 3rd one

 

[Blue Lou]

Short and sweet statement from CONCACAF:

CONCACAF Statement

CONCACAF has learned of the passing of former General Secretary Mr. Chuck Blazer. We extend our sympathies and condolences to his family and loved ones.

 

[Dr Campino]

Toronto signed Liechtenstein int'l RWB Nicolas Hasler

Seems to be a Beitashour replacement, at least in the interim. I trust Bez, he's made some good pickups recently (Mavinga) so I'm not worried.

 

[imBask]

Hey Cornballer, is Shaun Francis any good?

 

[Icolin]

Hey Cornballer, is Shaun Francis any good?

Not Cornballer, but Francis is alright. Decent cover until Oyongo gets back. Very poor as an offensive full back, but relatively reliable defensively.

 

[imBask]

Not Cornballer, but Francis is alright. Decent cover until Oyongo gets back. Very poor as an offensive full back, but relatively reliable defensively.

hey anything will do a better job than our current "let's just line up 3 defenseman instead" solution

thanks!

 

[Cornballer]

Hey Cornballer, is Shaun Francis any good?

Mediocre player that many Quakes fans were happy to see the back of. Serviceable as a backup but I wouldn't want him as a starter. Left backs are hard to find, so hopefully the Quakes management has someone in mind.

 

[ActStriker]

#HeapsOut

 

[B-Dubs]

Two away wins in New England in as many weeks? Never thought I'd see this.

That and we draw a semipro team in the next round? Dare I dream?

 

[Cornballer]

#USOC2017 semifinal sites:

- Sporting KC will host San Jose Earthquakes

- Winner of Miami FC-FC Cincinnati will host New York Red Bulls

Argh, I thought the Quakes had a good shot with a home game, but they'll have to put in a really good performance to beat SKC on the road.


EDIT:
Welp:

And finally, hosting priority for #USOC2017 Final!

1. @SportingKC
2. @NewYorkRedBulls
3. @TheMiamiFC or @fccincinnati
4. @SJEarthquakes

 

[Realeza]

So it looks like LA Galaxy is close to signing Ibrahivomic.

 

[RBH]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/885951711105482752

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Almost drunkenly called the miazga goal from this union v swans match.

But I didn't. At least j have the satisfaction of calling it in my
Mind

 

[Gamecocks625]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ATLUTD/status/885951711105482752

Yes. Yeeeeesssss.

 

[Icolin]

Source: https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/886403621599891456

 

[Realeza]

Man U trashed LA Galaxy lmao.

 

[B-Dubs]

Man U trashed LA Galaxy lmao.

LA played their second and third string guys, no shit they got killed.

 

[Realeza]

LA played their second and third string guys, no shit they got killed.

Why the f would you put your shitty players against Man U tho, even if it is a friendly?

 

[Dr Campino]

Why the f would you put your shitty players against Man U tho, even if it is a friendly?

Because they're below the red line for the playoffs and have a game that matters on Wednesday.

I'm so glad TFC doesn't do these kind of friendlies anymore.

 

[B-Dubs]

Why the f would you put your shitty players against Man U tho, even if it is a friendly?

Some guys are away for the Gold Cup, they want to rest others for the regular season. The last time RBNY was in the ICC we played RBII against pretty much everyone (including Premier League Champs Chelsea).

It's just not worth using your starters for games where the main draw is the other team, especially when you have important games that same week.

 

[Meier]

Why the f would you put your shitty players against Man U tho, even if it is a friendly?

Saw that a day or two before the game they still had about 8k unsold tickets. Not a huge incentive to go all out in general.

 

[B-Dubs]

Saw that a day or two before the game they still had about 8k unsold tickets. Not a huge incentive to go all out in general.

ManU just isn't a huge draw after their last season I guess.