That's a bit surprising.
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That's a bit surprising.
The players are looking for that home win for the supporters. Sell out crowd. I love Chicago, but I don't see a lot of potential for taking home any points here.
ATLUTD is scary af.
I'd give Chicago guys a shot if Atlanta played up the middle, Dax is great as owning that part of the field, but Atlanta like to run down the wings as fast as possible. Dax won't even be a factor given the way they play.
Still not too confident in Atlanta's backfield. The last 20 minutes of the 1st half against Minnesota in particular were not too encouraging.
The Culture Vulture
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Same. Not looking very hopeful.
Edit: As soon as I say that the game opens up (with three minutes left in the half). Rodney Wallace with a goal and Piatti hits the woodwork.
Atlanta vs. Chicago starting now on Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/UnivisionDeportes/videos/10154797441343432/
https://www.facebook.com/UnivisionDeportes/videos/10154797441343432/
Is this just beginner's luck/excitement or is Atlanta's coaching/talent this potent? Cause they've looked pretty good overallthough I suspect their defensive woes will be exploited soon enough. If they keep up the momentum over the next three opponents (Seattle, Toronto and Montreal) then they might just be legit.
I mean, the only half decent team they've faced so far was NYRB and they're undergoing a formation change no one has much experience playing. If they can hang with the next three teams then they're legit.
Too early to tell so far. I think they'll be in the mix at least, but not sure they can match up with the top teams at this point due to those aforementioned defensive issues.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
*nervously looks at schedule*
oh good we don't play Atlanta till august.
oh good we don't play Atlanta till august.
Dr Campino
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Great team goal
Dr Campino
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Jozy!
You mean "oh shit." By then they might get their defensive issues sorted out. I'd rather play them now, while they're green.
SuperSonic1305
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Altidore is a beast.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
im banking on them hitting that midseason struggle with the heat and excess travel.
im trying to remain positive :c
Dr Campino
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I'd hope so. We didn't start just crossing it in and hoping for the best.
SuperSonic1305
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We kept a lead AND won with a man up? :O
Dr Campino
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I'm pretty pleased with that win. We can play up a man, and we go back home with the full points.
To be fair, you guys were playing the Whitecaps, lol.
Gamecocks625
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Atlanta, I believe.
He scored with confidence at almost zero angles to get the ball in the net, and he did it anyway. Woooooo. (that's my edit.)
Also, the ATLvCHI FB Live match is sitting at 482,457 Views.
I was so bummed i couldn't catch the Revs home opener while I was home, but damn is it good to see them again and (so far) it doesn't look like the break hurt them.
[EDIT] Penalty, 1-0 Revs. Lots of early pressures pays off with a penalty. Revs will probably take their foot off the gas and concede two before the half, though...
[EDIT] Penalty, 1-0 Revs. Lots of early pressures pays off with a penalty. Revs will probably take their foot off the gas and concede two before the half, though...
smokeandmirrors
Banned
Oh okay Orlando was several yards offside but we'll allow it anyway because fuck you
Dr Campino
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I really like the new Orlando stadium.
NobleGreenBeast
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What a strike from Romney. Maybe the LA Galaxy can get their first point of the season.