CCL & MLS Multi Game Thread

by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 5:11 PM PDT in Sounders: CONCACAF Champions League

The other two teams in Group D of the CONCACAF Champions League are kicking off now. If we're gunning for second place in the group (as we probably should be), we'll want a Monterrey win here to reduce the competition. On the other hand, a stumble by the Mexican team would open a crack in the door to a group win and possibly an easier route through the bracket. Concacaf.tv probably has this and streams are out there.

Also, there's some midweek MLS action tonight. Hope you set your fantasy rosters. Houston and New England play in a match that probably doesn't mean anything to the Revs but could have a big impact on Houston's borderline playoff hopes. And a little later the Timbers travel to Kansas City where the Sporks could continue their race up the Eastern Conference and Portland could have their slender playoff hopes pretty much snuffed out with a bad result.

And later there's some more MLS-in-CCL action as FC Dallas travels down to Mexico to hopefully get exhausted playing Pumas and Colorado hosts onetime Sounders groupmate Isidro Metapan.

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Herediano taking it to Monterrey early

couple of corners

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 5:13 PM PDT reply actions

And Monterrey scores on an Evans-esque header

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 5:28 PM PDT reply actions

And score again 10 seconds later

Okay, so it’s rooting for second then

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions

3-0 now

Let’s hope this breaks their spirit and we can get the same kind of result next week down there.

by lefthand on Aug 17, 2011 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

4 now

I never had much hope of actually winning the group, but Monterrey are looking very good.

by lefthand on Aug 17, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Hope they don't do that to us

We looked pretty vulnerable to a couple quick goal in the early going.

by Nevtelen on Aug 17, 2011 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

Wow. 4 and we're only a third of the way through

Maybe they’ll just withdraw from the competition.

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 5:43 PM PDT reply actions

So I guess these Monterrey guys are kind of good

Makes RSL’s earlier games with them look even better.

by Nevtelen on Aug 17, 2011 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

Or Herediano is really, really bad

Hopefully

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Is this on CCL tv

or is it televised somewhere?

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 17, 2011 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Yep

They’ve been showing the group stage games that aren’t being shown live on FSC

by lefthand on Aug 17, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions

5

Drubbing.

"But who would listen to Little Old Me anyway?"
-by -Dave Clark
and -thehemogoblin

by Little old me on Aug 17, 2011 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

Man Utd levels soon

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Omar Bravo strikes again!

Interesting goings on in the Sporting KC / Portland Timbers match a few moments ago. Graham Zusi hit a rocket past Troy Perkins from about 30 yards out and during the celebration SKC GK Jimmy Neilsen turned and walked toward the net to pick up a water bottle. At that moment, somebody threw something from the stands that hit Neilsen around his left eye causing it to bleed enough that they had to stitch him up right there on the field.

Turns out the object thrown from the stands was an Omar Bravo bobblehead. The offender was caught and, presumably, arrested.

Omar Bravo is a dick in every form.

by ryanhealy on Aug 17, 2011 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

"...hopefully get exhausted playing Pumas...

my sincerest wish this evening.

by wmknickers on Aug 17, 2011 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

Oh god

1st minute PK for Metapan, yellow for Drew Moor. 1-0 Metapan

by Rockerbaugh on Aug 17, 2011 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

That could be a problem for Colorado.

The Rapids’ style won’t mesh well with CONCACAF referees.

by MurrayD on Aug 17, 2011 7:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

That's what I think

They’ve tied it up now, but in the long term CO is a long shot to make it out of the group stages because of depth issues and their style of play vs C American refs.

by Nevtelen on Aug 17, 2011 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

The Rapids style doesn't mesh well within the rules of soccer

by B Money on Aug 17, 2011 7:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 11 recs

Thugs

Doesn’t help that Smith said he’d be picking the team by who’s “most agressive” (something along those lines)

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 17, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Or that he's said that the away games are too much travel for him to bring starters

The Rapids are going to get smoked in every away game.

by Nevtelen on Aug 17, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

They think they play field hockey I think.

by Dustin Titus on Aug 17, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

CO looks like ass

by B Money on Aug 17, 2011 7:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Pickens gaffes a gift to Metapan

2-1 for the Salvadorans in the 27th.

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 17, 2011 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

I understand the MLS solidarity thing, and I'm generally for it.

But god help me I just can’t root for Colorado. They’re just an awful, boorish, boring, thuggish team.

by moyerLIVES on Aug 17, 2011 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Oh yeah the Zakuani thing too.

Fuck Colorado.

by moyerLIVES on Aug 17, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd for "Fuck Colorado"

by Philip Mueller on Aug 18, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

This is bogus

I want COLORADO DEAD. With their leg in two pieces.

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 17, 2011 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

not their players...

the team. (figuratively) FYI.

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 17, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

#ClassyCOHate

by Orothar on Aug 17, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Metapan now down a man

Straight red for a “blow” to the head.

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 17, 2011 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

At least there was actually contact...

Unlike the Neagle red.

by Dustin Titus on Aug 17, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

It was iffy

but you are asking for a red if you reach out your arm above your head while in the air and make contact with an opponent.

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 17, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Seemed a bit harsh, particularly after not sending Moor off/not giving the penalty

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 17, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Kandji equalizes for the Rapids

2-2, 45+ minute

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 17, 2011 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Pretty odd red card. Metapan with 10 now.

Colorado equalizes.

by moyerLIVES on Aug 17, 2011 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

DUDE

Metapan’s coach is a gorilla

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 17, 2011 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

That man makes Sigi look like flaco

by Dustin Titus on Aug 17, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Sigi also dresses very well for a big man.

The polo shirt tucked into sweats is not a good way to hide the bulk.

by moyerLIVES on Aug 17, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

It's too classy NOT to do

by Rockerbaugh on Aug 17, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Metapan is managed by

Proposition Joe? Weird!

by asmjm39 on Aug 17, 2011 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs

FCD 10 minutes from being the first American team to win in Mexico

I hope it’s exhausting

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Don't want to jinx it, but looks like they might do it

by Nevtelen on Aug 17, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Congrats Dallas!

I really wanted the Sounders to have the first win in Mex, but it’s a big win for MLS.

by Nevtelen on Aug 17, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Congrats to Dallas

Great win for MLS. Wish it had been us, but glad someone did it.

by blakec on Aug 17, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions

In other news, Jimmy Nielsen got hit in the head with a bobblehead

Hard to imagine that a KC fan would throw something at Nielsen. Equally hard to imagine a Timbers fan would want a Teal Bunbury bobblehead (and would be sitting behind goal).

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

I think it was bravo bobblehead night

should he receive another red for that?

by Scott Brandt on Aug 17, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Any free streams out there?

www.concacaf.tv doesn’t go anywhere and concacaf.premiumtv.co.uk I think want’s money.

by SoundersForever on Aug 17, 2011 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

Premiumtv link doesn't want money

still free

by Rockerbaugh on Aug 17, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah..

…good to know. The sign up form looked like it was going to ask.

I got the feeds on atdhenet.tv though. Can’t believe they are still around. :)

by SoundersForever on Aug 17, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

In other other news, Mullan messed up his ankle?

I only got that from Aaron’s twitter. For those tempted, that would be a misuse of ‘irony’. ‘Poetic justice’ would be the more appropriate term.

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by sidereal on Aug 17, 2011 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

He walked off, probably not serious. Unfortunately.

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 17, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

UNAM 0 FCD 1

FCD totally owned UNAM, with speed, technial ability & tactics. SSFC need to be very prepared if we’re to have a chance next weekend. the only thing in our favor is fatigue, but FCD didn’t seem to slow down the entire match.

by wmknickers on Aug 17, 2011 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

George

John is suspended against Seattle.

by gstommylee on Aug 17, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

One thing I neglected to mention

Ref & linesmen were consistently fair to FCD. Also, UNAM & FCD were honorable on the pitch (no fake injuries, no delays). This was an absolute joy to watch.

by wmknickers on Aug 17, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Pretty neat accomplishment for FC Dallas.

I hope we’re next.

by jordanR on Aug 17, 2011 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Damn

I really wanted the Sounders to be the first team to win in Mexico. Hopefully this opens the floodgates for US teams south of the border.

by Dizzo on Aug 17, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

MLS is 4-0

Great start overall for MLS teams. C’mon Toronto, don’t screw this up!

by lefthand on Aug 17, 2011 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

thats wishful thinking

by Sandra_R on Aug 17, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Up 2-0 in the 71st

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 18, 2011 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions

TFC held on for a 2-1 win

You will hear us on Brougham, you will hear us on Occidental, you will hear us on King. Our yachts are all around you, there is no escape.

by 108Ultra on Aug 18, 2011 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

As bad as the refs the Sounders have had in CCL

I would claw my eyes out if we had the crew that called the Colorado game. Horrible, inconsistent, and timid other then the straight red. Ugh.

by Colin Johnson on Aug 17, 2011 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Is there any doubt left about the conspiracy theories?

At this point I’m convinced it’s fact.

by chrisperry1983 on Aug 17, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I think they are just horrible

They just couldn’t ref their way out of a wet paper bag. The CA teams are used to that style of refs so they know how to play into that style. We now have experience with shitty refs so we can avoid the pitfalls. Plus we have been a pretty clean team this year. JKH red in TO was our only league Red (Carrasco’s was retoactive) so we aren’t shooting ourselves in the foot this year.

by Colin Johnson on Aug 17, 2011 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Well in that game it was the non-MLS team that got screwed.

Referee called a penalty, then after the injured player was stretchered off, he forgot what his call was and gave the kick the Colorado. It was extremely strange.

"The fans are excited. And the stadium, well, it ignites with explosion."

by DarthGreedo on Aug 17, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

UNAM have maybe the best crest/logo ever

possibly because it looks like what a Puma Autobot would look like.

by chrisperry1983 on Aug 17, 2011 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Go take a visit to Big D Soccer

The team and the fans deserve the love.

Tonight they made history, and while any of us wish we were first, they were.

Here’s their party. All are invited.

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Aug 17, 2011 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Second team for Puma?

Ives is saying that Puma fielded an “overhyped youth squad” that didn’t feature one regular starter. If true, it takes a bit of the shine off tonight’s victory for Dallas.

But a win is a win and a terrible streak for MLS teams is over. Congrats to them.

by ryanhealy on Aug 17, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

This is true.

Martin Bravo is the only regular who played, and he came on in the second half. Looks like Pumas are more interested in surviving a tough league fight.

We saw a game in that stadium in February. Pretty incredible experience. If you’re old like me, you remember the ‘68 Olympics — Tommy Smith’s black fist salute, Bob Beamon’s incredible long jump — and it took place right there. The Mexicans know how to put on an atmosphere, too. Bit tougher when the rain is coming down like that; we were in blazing sunshine. but still, a great place to see a game, even if the running track means you’re a mile away.

One thing: if I ran FIFA it would be a rule that one and only one team in every game would be required to wear white shorts. In a distant view, even fairly dissimilar kits like Dallas and UNAM look too much alike.

by Fnarf on Aug 17, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry, but no...

I refuse to give any congratulations to any team with Prick Shea on it.

Besides, as you point out, my only interest would have been in the Sounders being the first to win in Mexico. Now, even if we beat Monterrey next week, it’ll be totally meaningless. (heavy sarcasm)

by regnaD kciN on Aug 18, 2011 2:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Get used to that prick

He’s going to be the face of the USMNT pretty soon, it seems. Successor to Donovan. Either that or Landycakes is going have to pull a Giggs/Zanetti and get moved inside with Bradley to make way for the kid.

This is way off topic, so I might as well get more off topic, but has Jermain Jones ever played CB?

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 18, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Jermaine*

by Kyle Ritter on Aug 18, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Unfortunately, I'm well aware of it...

And he definitely has that same Landycakes vibe (plus that extra helping of dirty play) that makes me hate him so whenever he’s not in a USA jersey.

I’m just hoping that he gets famous enough soon that he’ll be headed to Europe, so I won’t have to stand him watching him out on the pitch against us two or more times each season.

by regnaD kciN on Aug 18, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions