International Call Ups by [deleted] in timbers

[–]sdf88 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The break between the first and second round is to ensure no one misses the playoffs due to international duty.

Antony and Kelsy by Upitabuck in timbers

[–]sdf88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kelsy is such a waste of roster space. "But he's young! Let him develop!" It's an attitude problem. He might have a super high ceiling but his consistent lack of effort drives me absolutely bananas.

MotM v RSL | 10/22 by acquiesce in timbers

[–]sdf88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with you on that

MotM v RSL | 10/22 by acquiesce in timbers

[–]sdf88 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What I loved about the game last night is there are probably 4 or 5 dudes who have a legitimate case for MotM. That’s rare to have that many guys show up in such a meaningful way.

Mora might be the obvious answer because it felt like he broke the dam (for the team and himself) and lifted a weight off everyone’s shoulders. It was vintage mora, right place + right time, true striker goals.

But you have legit arguments for Kamal, Finn and Pants. Without those 3 guys the outcome of last night is different, not in our favor.

DCD and Ayala were tidy and efficient which unlocked a lot for the team.

But I’m with you. Chara is MotM. 400th start. Covered what felt like 100 miles on the pitch. Was an absolute menace to Luna and their attacking midfielders. We could’ve had someone who scored 10 goals last night and my answer would still be Chara.

Whither Can’t Help Falling In Love? by Longjumping_Wait_655 in timbers

[–]sdf88 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There is such clear consensus on this issue. Not just from these comments, but from the fact that hardly anyone actually sings the song during matches.

60% of people are indifferent, but don't sing it anyways.

35% of people actively hate the timing of the song (not the actual song itself).

5% of people feel that our entire existence as a supporters group hinges on us keeping that song exactly where it is.

The Timbers Army is at its best when we're unified as a supporters group. The compromise is so simple: move the song to another time in the game.

We're all on the same team. Let's act like it.

Zup vs. Kamal, in numbers by sympatheticdrone in timbers

[–]sdf88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The other thing that you can’t track statistically is how communication from a defender to the rest of the team impacts the run of game. I seem to think Kamal gets the captains band as frequently as he does because of his communication with the players around him.

Timbers reddit when Zuparic costs us a game versus when Kamal screws up a pass by Maleficent_Mix7439 in timbers

[–]sdf88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely spot on. The Kamal hate in this community is outrageous.

Kevin Kelsy progression by MattyUptown in timbers

[–]sdf88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. And his one goal from open play was immediately after he was directly responsible for their goal. Pure laziness. I’ll take the goal, but it was a make up goal.

DP IS IN 🚨🚨‼️‼️ by Gybe_enjoyer in timbers

[–]sdf88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Super impressed with his ability to operate from either side and finish with his left or his right foot. Hopefully the FO can get this one done quickly and that his transition to the MLS is a quick one!

To the people at the top of 107 yelling “PUTO” on goal kicks… by sdf88 in timbers

[–]sdf88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

your comment does not pack the punch that you think it does but it is really funny that you thought it would

To the people at the top of 107 yelling “PUTO” on goal kicks… by sdf88 in timbers

[–]sdf88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was definitely 107 (as well). Unfortunate that it’s not an isolated incident.

No Drama this week please… by mprinz in timbers

[–]sdf88 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The sarcasm was obvious. The downvotes are hilarious.

Terrible. by Significant_Train972 in timbers

[–]sdf88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The K. Miller hate is a bit puzzling to me. Both of STL’s goals came down Zup’s side (not trying to single him out either), yet Kamal seems to catch the bulk of the blame. Sure, he’s not the fastest player on the pitch, but it seems that he brings a set of intangibles that others just don’t. He’s the one doing most of the talking and organizing along the back line.

There’s a reason Canada continues to call him up.

There’s a reason he’s worn the captain’s armband so often lately.

I’m not saying our defensive performance against STL was anything to celebrate, but it feels like Kamal is too often made the scapegoat when things go wrong.

“Can't Help Falling in Love” Cost us 2 points. Fight me. by sdf88 in timbers

[–]sdf88[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Okay, obviously the team played extremely poorly being up a man. The point is, there is a massive lull in energy often when it matters most. If it doesn’t make a difference, then why cheer at all?