2012 MLS Thread - Page 7 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

fundmark19 · 03-09-2012, 01:50 PM

Well looks like I will be absent from CP and social media for the night. Convinced wife to go to early movie so I can tape the game and watch it on saturday night. Excited to cheer on the whitecaps!

shermanator · 03-10-2012, 12:58 PM

For those in Vancouver, how is the atmosphere for First Kick compared with last year? I remember hearing that there was a significant buzz prior to the opening game against TFC last year.

Scrambler · 03-10-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shermanator

For those in Vancouver, how is the atmosphere for First Kick compared with last year? I remember hearing that there was a significant buzz prior to the opening game against TFC last year.

Similar to last year... Both had great noise and atmosphere. Maybe last years was a little better because it was a new buzz and it was out at the PNE rather than inside BC Place. That said the set up they have for soccer at BC Place is great and the crowd was really into it. There are definitely higher expectations this year. Hope they can get that first road win early in the season and move on from there.

Montana Moe · 03-10-2012, 11:42 PM

RSL throws down the gauntlet tonight vs. the Galaxy on the road. LA was undefeated at home last season.

I'm very excited about the Timbers match on Monday night. ESPN is broadcasting it on their international feeds, as well. They're a bit banged up coming out of preseason, but they'll be ready to rock.

VANFLAMESFAN · 03-11-2012, 12:35 AM

I got half season tickets this year and went to the season opener. Great atmosphere. I'm not a fan of the Southsiders, I think they sometimes act like a bunch of entitled losers, but there's no doubting they add an element to the crowd that is desparately needed. They were cheerleaders, they were easily the loudest section of the dome and they are needed.

Last year's game in terms of on field stuff was a lot to live up to, so barring something special, it was going to be a letdown, but it was still a fun match. At times. They were a few slow patches in the action, but there was still plenty to keep the casual soccer fan into it.

Hassli is a fun player to watch. Just a huge guy, with great skill. I only went to one game last season, but based on my experience today, I'm thriled I shelled out the extra cash and am glad I get to go at least 9 times this season.

fundmark19 · 03-11-2012, 01:27 PM

Great game last night. Only 19 more wins to go this season! I'm assuming 20 wins should get best record in the league and auto birth to champions league

shermanator · 03-11-2012, 03:25 PM

Vancouver looks like they will be a strong club this year. They're my pick to win the Canadian Championship

seattleflamer · 03-11-2012, 03:49 PM

Good game by Whitecaps yesterday. Montreal's back line looked out of sorts the whole match. Probably a combination of Le Toux/Hassli/Camilo but that Montreal defense looked like division 2 quality.

Watched Galaxy up 1 nil to RSL and shocked when I woke up to see 3 straight by RSL. Mental lapses and fatigue in play there. That Galaxy offence looks scary good and should have had more than 1 goal. What a cross by Beckham!

Hopefully I can get tix to Sounders/Whitecaps in May at BC Place. There still not available though it looks like they have Sounders fans segregated already

Btw, I love MLS Live. Great value for $60/ year.

Montana Moe · 03-11-2012, 04:57 PM

That reminds me, some Sounders fans came down to Portland looking to buy tickets when they went on sale to the public at the box office. Along with the known scalpers, they were removed from the line and were refused the opportunity to purchase tickets. Some Seattle fans proceeded to write a blog complaining about how unprofessional this was by the Timbers front office, etc.

Are they not aware how visiting team tickets are allocated in soccer? It's the same all over the world. Of course, you can't control the aftermarket sales, but you buy away game tickets through your supporters group, that way all of the fans are in a designated section. These things are done for a reason, people!

Not to mention the fact that they're gaining favor by designating those tickets to home fans and not scalpers/opponents. That's just common sense.

mac_82 · 03-12-2012, 12:40 AM

Here is a great online comic strip focused on TFC and Canada.

http://www.eastsidestandup.com/

Montana Moe · 03-13-2012, 09:26 AM

Big win in Portland last night. It was their first come from behind win since the move to MLS. I'm certainly hoping for more nights like that (minus the hangover).

seattleflamer · 03-13-2012, 02:33 PM

If Boyd consistently gets that same quality service like last night, Portland will do very well! Alhassan will complement captain jack nicely in midfield.

Nice to see Adu play..horrible 2nd half tho.

mac_82 · 03-14-2012, 11:34 AM

TFC can beat LAG with a win, a 3-3 or higher tie, or winning penalties after a 2-2 tie.

I've also heard LA is having a tough time selling out the 7500 seats available.

Here's a little photoshop I saw...

vennegoor of hesselink · 03-14-2012, 03:59 PM

What I heard was they only offered those 7500 tickets to season ticket holders and they were worried about how many of them would show up for a midweek game against TFC

mac_82 · 03-14-2012, 08:41 PM

HUGE goal for TFC!

fundmark19 · 03-14-2012, 08:45 PM

They are being out played but got a huge goal. Hopefully they can get 2 more to almost ensure moving on

seattleflamer · 03-14-2012, 08:57 PM

In a state of shock from the 6-1 drubbing by Santos Laguna. Sounders backline looked slow. Got to wonder about the preparation.

This loss really hurt the Sounders and to some extent the MLS's reputation internationally. It was such an important game and it was a fail.

Rooting for TFC tonight though.

Matty81 · 03-14-2012, 08:58 PM

Ya fortunate to be ahead, although they don't look totally outclassed they are a bit lucky. Their offside trap just looks scary bad.

As an aside - canadian nats or mls #### do i hate landycakes

GirlySports · 03-14-2012, 09:20 PM

That was unfortunate... TFC need another one now.

GirlySports · 03-14-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by seattleflamer

In a state of shock from the 6-1 drubbing by Santos Laguna. Sounders backline looked slow. Got to wonder about the preparation.

This loss really hurt the Sounders and to some extent the MLS's reputation internationally. It was such an important game and it was a fail.

Rooting for TFC tonight though.

Tough for a new sea-level team to play in Mexico. After 20 minutes it looked like the Sounders players were running in sand.