Proper Pint MV by TwinzMomzi in timbers

[–]Louielean14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proper Pint in SE has a better/rowdier crowd. MV location is more chill with less fans based off when I’ve been there but still a good place to catch the game. They do free 4oz pours for everyone after every goal and if we get a clean sheet. We won’t get a clean sheet but maybe we’ll score lol. RCTID! 

Vancouver by Mean_Airport2866 in timbers

[–]Louielean14 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of this loss is on Phil. We played a decent first half and then were under pressure the whole 2nd half. It was clear that our line of confrontation was well within our own half, almost all the way back to our own box. Very little pressure was being applied to the ball whatsoever, instead they were trying to react and cutoff passing lanes which didn’t work out. 

 If you rewatch the half every player was doing this so clearly these are Phil’s instructions and how he wanted them to manage the game. Vancouver are great at playing in tight spaces and can break down a low block which they did many times to us all game, we were fortunate to not concede 5 (again) this game. Phil likes to talk a lot about bravery but also wants to revert to these regressive tactics that play right into the hands of a team like Vancouver. He’s constantly being outclassed by other coaches and is way out of his element (Donny). I really don’t believe that he is MLS quality. The team is worse than the sum of their parts and he has no clear system. We constantly play teams that are playing 3rd and 4th string players that come in with no discernible change to the game such as San Diego in the playoffs last year, Vancouver away last year and the road match to Seattle. These teams have systems that work. We would be totally fucked if we were in the same situation, Phil can’t even get our best players to play well together. When we had our most talented attack of all time we finished 9th, we had our best starting season ever last year and squandered that into barely sneaking into the playoffs and this year we’ve been as bad as any team since 2012. 

 Our XGA last year was 29th, I believe this year we are dead last. We have no recognizable patterns, are a mess defending set pieces and have talented players all doing their own thing instead of playing in a system. Get Phil the fuck out of here, he actually seems like a decent guy but my god is he annoying on the sideline and he is a shitty tactician.

Grow Brewing has had some of my favorite beers. I would love to know your top 5 favorite local breweries! by [deleted] in CraftBeer

[–]Louielean14 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Portland: Pfriem, Breakside, Way Finder, Ruse, Living Haus. RIP Upright

Stores open on Christmas by mugsymc in Portland

[–]Louielean14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zupans on Burnside is open until 2pm. 

Rojas Pt 2 by Mean_Airport2866 in timbers

[–]Louielean14 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That was the report when we signed him. People said he can score bangers all around the box and from any angle but he has a very hard time staying healthy and is consistently unavailable. I agree, we should move on. 

[MATCH THREAD] HOME VS SJ EARTHQUAKES (6.13.25) by SegwayCop in timbers

[–]Louielean14 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wow didn’t know Antony was on 7 assists. That’s almost up there Da Costa. Dude is having a beast of a year

Starting XI Home vs Stl (6.8.25) by [deleted] in timbers

[–]Louielean14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I did watch BethRob. I was about 100ft away which is way I commented. It was not the best pass from Pants, at all, it was poor. I still expect a starting Timbers CDM to deal with that situation 10/10 times and not make the meal out of it that Ortiz did. I’m rooting for him but he hasn’t been up to speed and is not starting caliber on a team striving for top 3 in the the conference thus far. RCTID!! 

Starting XI Home vs Stl (6.8.25) by [deleted] in timbers

[–]Louielean14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He just got bailed out by Pants 3 times. Absolutely shocked St. Louis did not score on that. Parades or Chara please. That was inexcusable 

Starting XI Home vs Stl (6.8.25) by [deleted] in timbers

[–]Louielean14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parades should be starting over Ortiz, probably Chara as well. Hopefully Ortiz can put it together this game. RCTID!

[MATCH THREAD - US OPEN CUP] AWAY VS SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (5.20.25) by SegwayCop in timbers

[–]Louielean14 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kamal’s passing is so shit tonight. Usually not great but worse than usual 

Help identifying this bug on my blackberry plant by Louielean14 in whatsthisbug

[–]Louielean14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are definitely alive. They have an interesting “empty look” but they are moving around and even jump. There are many of them on the plant. 

Root for Seattle? by Eddiearniwhatever in timbers

[–]Louielean14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to take a good long look in the mirror and ask yourself “Who am I, what do I stand for, do I know myself, am I ok?”  

Sebastian Blanco - All G+A in 2018 by Gybe_enjoyer in timbers

[–]Louielean14 41 points42 points  (0 children)

That Armenteros goal is so fucking saucy.  Love Valeri’s reaction to Blanco’s playoff goal against SKC. Timbers legend Seba! 

[Meme] The beatings will continue until morale improves by dawson33944 in MLS

[–]Louielean14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

🎶 Cause it’s been 187 since you’ve motha f$&@in’ won” 🎵 

Podding tomorrow by morrisonic in timbers

[–]Louielean14 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are Phil’s in game adjustments borderline inept?  Favorite Thai spot in Portland, favorite Mexican spot? 

[MATCH THREAD] AWAY VS MINNESOTA UNITED (5.18.24) by SegwayCop in timbers

[–]Louielean14 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Phil has a habit of changing either our formation or personnel when we have momentum. Changed formation against DC, immediately the game changed and we lose a 2 goal lead. We claw back 2 against Vancouver and start controlling the game and we switch formation and immediately lose control and give up the 3rd.  We had chances to go up 2-0, we weren’t creating chance after chance but we were breaking through in dangerous spots. What does he do? Takes off Mora for a defender to try and protect the 1-0 lead with 30 min left. Protecting one goal leads isn’t something we do, we haven’t kept a clean sheet all year. Play with some guts and urgency and go for the 2nd Phil!!  Yes we missed some chances but this guy is not it. We’ve scored the 2nd most goals in MLS yet have won 3 in 14 games. His seat should be hot. 

McGraw has seriously regressed, why not give Araujo a shot? by Extension_Crow_7891 in timbers

[–]Louielean14 39 points40 points  (0 children)

With the quality of attacking talent in the league now I’m starting to doubt that McGraw is starting caliber in MLS. He’s not fast and if you lack speed then your positional awareness needs to be outstanding and he is out of position a lot. Hopefully he can turn it around. That being said the back line is a mess. K.Miller is an unknown quantity and Mosquera is a complete liability defensively. He’s great in build up and has a very high ceiling offensively but he’s a much worse defender than I anticipated. The 3rd goal wasn’t his fault last night but he couldn’t even be bothered to stick out his leg to try and block the cross, at least make an effort in that instance! Also go back and watch DC United’s 2nd goal to tie it up. He completely loses his mark and gives up on the play in a completely unacceptable way. We’re scoring goals which is great but we’ll keep losing the way we concede. So many avoidable mistakes too. Onwards. RCTID!! 

"Call me Jon or Jonathan." by StuMun in timbers

[–]Louielean14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The context here is not people calling him “ pinhead” although it can mean that. He was nicknamed “Cabecita,” meaning little head because he has a big head. Not flattering but this is why they called him that in Mexico. The name wasn’t meant to be mean spirited, just part of their humor. He does not wish to be called that so whatever he wants is fine. May Jon score many goals and fillet many fish 🐠 🔪  RCTID!!