MLS ESPN Thurs Night Soccer Running Thread

[Boom_70]

ESPN has asked me to run this survey for them. Your answers are appreciated.

 

[andyouare?]

Wait, the joke here is that soccer is boring? When did you come up with that one?

Why not a thread about airlines, convenience store attendants or those tags on the bottom of mattresses?

This is intellectually lazy and overall disappointing. Boom, go to your room.

(BTW, I'm saving all my posts to a thumb drive and to an external hard drive so I can post them later if you delete them.)

 

[Huggy]

Well if the "action" in the first two Toronto FC games is any indication, before the kick off.

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

Wait, the joke here is that soccer is boring? When did you come up with that one?

Why not a thread about airlines, convenience store attendants or those tags on the bottom of mattresses?

This is intellectually lazy and overall disappointing. Boom, go to your room.

(BTW, I'm saving all my posts to a thumb drive and to an external hard drive so I can post them later if you delete them.)

Indeed. How original.

 

[Pastor]

I like the fact that the game is shown in HD. The commentators seemed solid and the game last week was rather good.

Tonight's game will feature New England and Columbus. The Crew aren't very good but they have a lot of youth. They just lack some experienced leadership.

I expect New England to score in bunches as Twellman puts on a show.

 

[Twoback]

Nice threadjack, Pastor.
To you I say, Amen.

 

[Pastor]

Well, Twoback, there is always the trouble that Shalrie Joseph is causing. I'm wondering what kind of impact his negative energy will have on those taking the pitch.

I really think it comes down to Ralston feeding the ball.

I know I've got my DVR set.

 

[dooley_womack1]

"score in bunches" = 2. Not hating, just saying.

 

[GB-Hack]

I've been pleased with the improvement Dave Ryan has shown since the world cup on play-by-play too. And of course Rob Stone is always excellent.

 

[GB-Hack]

"score in bunches" = 2. Not hating, just saying.

New England scored four last week.

 

[dooley_womack1]

You pulled an aberration out to imply a commonality.

 

[andyouare?]

I guess Schelotto is not suiting up for Columbus? That's too bad. I'm a big fan of good wing play. And Ralston has to be one of the most underrated players in the league. I think he could have been a national team level right back but he just didnt' seem to get the right chances. A pro's pro.

 

[GB-Hack]

You pulled an aberration out to imply a commonality.

So did Kansas City.

Homework, please.

 

[GB-Hack]

I guess Schelotto is not suiting up for Columbus? That's too bad. I'm a big fan of good wing play. And Ralston has to be one of the most underrated players in the league. I think he could have been a national team level right back but he just didnt' seem to get the right chances. A pro's pro.

I think they still need to get the work permit worked out for Schelotto. However, once he's on the field, he'll be a great guiding hand for the youth pastor pointed out.

 

[dooley_womack1]

So? Still an aberration. That will balance out a few nil scores. There will be many, many more nil and one-goal efforts than four goals; surely you're not so apologist as to say otherwise.

 

[Twoback]

I guess Schelotto is not suiting up for Columbus? That's too bad. I'm a big fan of good wing play. And Ralston has to be one of the most underrated players in the league. I think he could have been a national team level right back but he just didnt' seem to get the right chances. A pro's pro.

The Crew will have the beauitfully named Ricardo Virtuoso on the left flank, if that helps.
Virtuoso looked good in his appearances last year, but endured an injury-plagued season.
You digging this, Boom?

 

[Twoback]

So? Still an aberration. That will balance out a few nil scores. There will be many, many more nil and one-goal efforts than four goals; surely you're not so apologist as to say otherwise.

If I remember right, they were dancing in Chicago because of the nils that were posted on the scoreboard last night.
Am I wrong about that?

 

[dooley_womack1]

Nah. In baseball, it's zeroes.

 

[GB-Hack]

All I'm saying is it would be nice if those who bash soccer did a little homework before they come on here and automatically dismiss the sport. Obviously there are some who think since it's soccer it must be crap.

In hockey, baseball or football if a shutout occurs, it is reason for celebration. One teams defense/goaltending/pitching is great.

In soccer, it's reason for the sport to be shut down.

 

[spnited]

Imagine how much better this board could be if we didn't have Boom starting 20 dumbass threads a week.