2012 MLS Thread - Page 12 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

VANFLAMESFAN · 04-07-2012, 06:39 PM

Caps now trail for the first time this season. Quakes score 2 goals real quick.

Let's see how this Caps team can handle adversity.

Montana Moe · 04-07-2012, 11:25 PM

Portland is in some trouble. They can't string a 90 minute effort together. They've had a habit of allowing the first goal, then pushing to come back before running out of gas in the end. Tonight they score first, then completely fold in the second half.

Is it fitness? Substitutions? Poor defensive strategy? I believe the answer is yes...

mac_82 · 04-10-2012, 02:28 PM

Sounds like Cann and Frings could both be back for TFC this weekend. That would go a loooong ways in solidifying the D.

mac_82 · 04-10-2012, 02:39 PM

Also Toronto FC have signed 17 year old academy keeper Quillan Roberts. He is now the 7th player from the Academy to play for TFC and the 9th to play in MLS.

He played on the U17 Canadian team, and scored a goal against England.

shermanator · 04-18-2012, 12:00 PM

FYI, if anyone is going to the May 2 FC Edmonton - Whitecaps game, there is a deal online at www.teambuy.ca with 2 for 1 tickets. Tickets are only $14 which is a killer deal.

VANFLAMESFAN · 04-18-2012, 11:57 PM

Caps were less than stellar today, but I thought a 3-1 scoreline was unfair.

Caps haven't won since the 2nd game of the season, need to get back on track. Nothing but a W at home to Dallas on Saturday will do.

J epworth · 04-19-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Caps were less than stellar today, but I thought a 3-1 scoreline was unfair.

Caps haven't won since the 2nd game of the season, need to get back on track. Nothing but a W at home to Dallas on Saturday will do.

Very light crowd too, I was switching back and forth from the Canucks game, biggest thing was you couldn't even hear the "you fat #######" chant after goal kicks, there just wasn't enough people to get any volume in that stadium. Makes sense with the Canucks game and all, but I'm sure it took some energy out of the Whitecaps, not having that crazy crowd support that they've become used to.

Jimmy Stang · 04-19-2012, 01:37 PM

I was at a show last night, so I recorded the Whitecaps game and avoided social media to ensure that I wouldn't see the result. Watched it this morning hoping for the best... oh well.

So my work trip to Vancouver in a few months is booked, and I have planned my flights around being able to catch the Whitecaps vs. Dynamo match on June 10th. This will be my first MLS game in person, so I am looking forward to it quite a bit. Although I'll admit to having an interest in all Canadian MLS clubs, the Whitecaps have become my primary MLS team to support simply due to the fact that they are geographically the closest and I am more likely to be able to see a match in person from time to time. Maybe it's time to get a shirt... I have enough Norwich City ones in the closet!

VANFLAMESFAN · 04-19-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by J epworth kendal

Very light crowd too, I was switching back and forth from the Canucks game, biggest thing was you couldn't even hear the "you fat #######" chant after goal kicks, there just wasn't enough people to get any volume in that stadium. Makes sense with the Canucks game and all, but I'm sure it took some energy out of the Whitecaps, not having that crazy crowd support that they've become used to.

yeah, the crowd was pretty light. They announced 15000 but I have a hard time believing that number. The Southsiders did their best, but the people in the crowd were pre-occupied with checking their phones for the score of the Canuck game the whole time. It was pretty quiet in there.

Hoping for a better atmosphere on Saturday night and I think we'll get it.

Ozy_Flame · 04-20-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang

I was at a show last night, so I recorded the Whitecaps game and avoided social media to ensure that I wouldn't see the result. Watched it this morning hoping for the best... oh well.

So my work trip to Vancouver in a few months is booked, and I have planned my flights around being able to catch the Whitecaps vs. Dynamo match on June 10th. This will be my first MLS game in person, so I am looking forward to it quite a bit. Although I'll admit to having an interest in all Canadian MLS clubs, the Whitecaps have become my primary MLS team to support simply due to the fact that they are geographically the closest and I am more likely to be able to see a match in person from time to time. Maybe it's time to get a shirt... I have enough Norwich City ones in the closet!

Get ready for an awesome time. Last year when they were playing at Empire field, it was a hell of crowd and great entertainment. I even flew out there twice to support the Whitecaps. I plan on doing it once or twice again this year, just because MLS soccer is so awesome.

Montana Moe · 04-20-2012, 04:35 PM

Montreal trades striker Mike Fucito to Portland for either a 2013 2nd rounder, or 2013 international slot.
Timbers fans are apoplectic due to his time in Seattle. They now have 8 forwards under contract, so somebody is being moved. Hopefully for a defender/holding mid so they can stop blowing leads in the last 10 minutes.

Edit: Timbers Forward Eddie Johnson retires due to concussion issues. Not unexpected, and explains the trade today, though I don't believe they're done moving players.

mac_82 · 04-20-2012, 11:43 PM

Toronto FC vs Liverpool is confirmed for July 21.

shermanator · 04-21-2012, 02:02 PM

Man, this TFC team is bad. Cann and Frings return from injury and they play horribly to start today's game

vennegoor of hesselink · 04-21-2012, 10:20 PM

Whitecaps win 1-0 over FC Dallas

Montana Moe · 04-21-2012, 10:49 PM

Big win for the Timbers tonight over the best team in MLS, Sporting KC.

SKC scored an absolute howler of an own goal in the first half. Portland played tough after and thankfully didn't have another final 10 minute breakdown. Huge relief.

seattleflamer · 04-27-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Montana Moe

Montreal trades striker Mike Fucito to Portland for either a 2013 2nd rounder, or 2013 international slot.
Timbers fans are apoplectic due to his time in Seattle. They now have 8 forwards under contract, so somebody is being moved. Hopefully for a defender/holding mid so they can stop blowing leads in the last 10 minutes.

Edit: Timbers Forward Eddie Johnson retires due to concussion issues. Not unexpected, and explains the trade today, though I don't believe they're done moving players.

Well, better Fucito than Levesque for you guys

Montana Moe · 04-27-2012, 08:52 AM

I like Fucito, always have. I was surprised that Seattle left him unprotected.

Levesque wouldn't have gone over so well.

Montana Moe · 04-28-2012, 12:21 PM

Wow, nice turf in Montreal...

shermanator · 04-30-2012, 05:42 PM

So, is anyone here going to the games in Edmonton / Montreal this Wed?

Jimmy Stang · 05-01-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shermanator

So, is anyone here going to the games in Edmonton / Montreal this Wed?

I'd love to, but a mid-week jaunt to Edmonton isn't in the cards for me unfortunately. If you'll excuse my ignorance, where will the match be played in Edmonton and what is the capacity? I'm not too familiar with their club, facilities, etc.