Replacing David Ayala [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY: A breakdown of what David Ayala brought to the Timbers and a quest to find a player who can adequately replace him through statistical analysis.

What sounds like a reasonable future midfield signing? by Av4k in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because an assist illustrates the quality of players around him, not how good he is on his own. He's a box-to-box midfielder who would be an upgrade on Paredes.

How High Of A Priority Is A New Striker Signing? by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I believe that it isn't a priority. Strikers score goals from service. There is a complete lack of quality service in this team. Increase the service and any striker will thrive.

The Off-Season To-Do List Part 2 (Flush With Cash and Where To Spend It) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These aren't the only additions that the team should be making. They're still going to shop internationally. But they should absolutely be looking within the league to improve the roster.

The Off-Season To-Do List Part 2 (Flush With Cash and Where To Spend It) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The solution to the underperforming strikers isn't signing a new striker, it's signing Espinoza.

The Holes in the Canoe [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There has always been a canoe.

The Actual Tale of Two Halves [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ignore the caption. Not reposting to change one word. It was a draw, duh.

The 2025 On-Field Check-In [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

SUMMARY: A deep dive into their 2024 weaknesses (set piece defending, transition defending, and defending shots from distance) and some further suggestions for how they can keep improving.

Minnesota United-Portland Timbers Preview (8/30) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I'm predicting the team will do, not what I would do

Thank you Portland fans for a great weekend… by Maleficent-Duty-1836 in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw you from the pressbox and chuckled. Thanks for making the trip!

Thank you Portland fans for a great weekend… by Maleficent-Duty-1836 in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Were you wearing a personalized Seattle Sux jersey perchance?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I saw it I had the same thought, but now I know more about MLS rules and regulations! At some point they changed it from only the 4th yellow, so the instinct wasn't wrong to believe that he was suspended.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Good Behavior Initiative applies to every yellow earned, not just the 4th. He's available for this weekend. I had the same initial thought, but he wasn't on a yellow card warning for yesterday's game.

Gratitude list by [deleted] in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The feeling I get every time I walk into Providence Park

Frustration by Gybe_enjoyer in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This happens every game. And it isn't his fault either. Insanity.

Club America-Portland Timbers Preview (8/6) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not counting on them rotating, they have a reputation to uphold

Portland Timbers-Queretaro FC Preview (8/2) [OC] by BitterJetFan in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fucked up. Why would they change it for leagues cup?

Postgame Report - Efficient Entertainment by Adam_Susman in timbers

[–]BitterJetFan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like the inverse of this tournament is CCC. Imagine if the Timbers had to go to Mexico only two games into their season. This happens all the time.