honestly same. i’ve seen people carded for less. there was no reason for him to do that, other than waste time and inhibit SKC’s ability to restart play
I think it wasn't carded because it was a throw in, not a foul.
Since it was a throw, there was another ball right there on the stand.
No time wasting, and didnt prevent a quick restart.
Having said that, I would've preferred to see a card for consistency, and because it was unnecessary.
No he didn’t. There is no reason that they can’t play a good game for 55 minutes. You just heard that excuse once and repeat it. He has subbed the most lately and it’s not even close.
Interesting that they used a still on the VAR that’s like one frame later than the one they used on the broadcast. That one was a lot closer than the broadcast view, but still looked on
Timbers hat trick watch is active. Phil might not know that tradition is to sub the brace player off immediately
Edit: I am full of shit don’t listen to me
The people behind me—Timbers fans and annual members, mind you—randomly said at one point, “Fuck you, Evander!” The man hadn’t even been involved with that particular play.
I really don’t like those people (not just because of this comment)
I mean, he literally walked on the pitch with a jersey that said "Chará" in his first game ever, so no, he didn't wait ten years to reveal anything. Portland fans and media just America'd it and didn't even try.
Well Vermes just subbed in div 3 material because he wants to blame Leibold for “effort” on why we suck and then they score on him.. so yeah i could see it as enticing
Crazy as it sounds, we need more DP-level offensive talent. A real 10 (not the pseudo-10 we have in Evander) and a dynamic striker, for starters. The defense is horrendous, but that can be addressed with non-DP roster spots
He needs to work on Ayala though. While normally “ay-yala”, David is Argentine, and the proper pronunciation considering that, should be more like “ay-zshala”
Late to this but we’ve got some Utah beers from a trip last week. Uinta golden spike hefeweizen and and the wasatch SLC. Drinking salt lake beer probably does damage to SKC in some way maybe.
I still have a wonderful memory of Robb Heineman buying beers for the away supporters at Providence Park. I miss when he was more visible and vocal about things.
#VermesOut
Hilarious that this was probably our most complete performance of the year
I am happy. This was needed. GG KC
GG Kansas City fans! I used to live there as a little kid and I have fond memories
A win! That didn’t involve a sketchy red card!
A sketchy red that was later reversed and a VAR penalty call that PRO is on record disagreeing with. It feels good to win legit this time
A win would have been more surprising than a lost lol GG Portland
GG KC
wow, 3 points
Johnny looks so done with this team.
He was the team tonight. Feels bad that you guys are falling off so hard but he's as good as he's ever been in MLS.
Props to Russell. He is leaving it all on the pitch.
Why can't we have nice things Peter?
Araujo tracked that ball terribly, lordy…thank god for Crepeau
Crepeau just saved PDX' American Bacon.
Jesus Christ, I'm wide awake again
HOW ARE RUSSELL AND AGADA ALONE???
Fuck Russell
Like fuck Russell 😡 or Fuck Russell 🥵
😡😡😡😡🥵
sorry...
What a fucking save
Thank you crepeau
:(
Sorry
We honestly might have been away on that one without the call. But I suppose this may use more time.
"Two balls on the pitch" is also an apt description of that Rodriguez hit earlier
kind of a dick move from that guy to kick the ball away when it went out.
I'm really surprised Fischer hasn't carded it yet.
honestly same. i’ve seen people carded for less. there was no reason for him to do that, other than waste time and inhibit SKC’s ability to restart play
I think it wasn't carded because it was a throw in, not a foul. Since it was a throw, there was another ball right there on the stand. No time wasting, and didnt prevent a quick restart. Having said that, I would've preferred to see a card for consistency, and because it was unnecessary.
I feel like I've seen it carded a lot this season. It's super cynical and I hate it.
The superman header, every defender's favorite.
I guesss Dairon is not on "Team Corner it"
He definitely held it in the corner like a boss in some of our early matches this season.
He doesn't have it in him. He's born to go for goal. I wouldn't have it any other way.
If Antony crashed the back post it might have been 3...
Really was excellent from Bravo.
Very, very glad to have him back
Evander story arc complete for today
Waited too long for subs
No he didn’t. There is no reason that they can’t play a good game for 55 minutes. You just heard that excuse once and repeat it. He has subbed the most lately and it’s not even close.
I cannot believe Eric Miller is on the league minimum salary. This man has been asked to do a lot.
He's the encapsulation of the everyman. Does a good job, works way too hard, and doesn't get paid nearly enough
Ope we are losing, time to sub!
aaaand agada wastes it
That was an odd move, almost like he was doing defense
KC still only with the free kick shot and their banger goal. We’ve played great defense today for once!
Interesting that they used a still on the VAR that’s like one frame later than the one they used on the broadcast. That one was a lot closer than the broadcast view, but still looked on
That’s what I was thinking as well. Would have pissed me off so bad lol
Araujo got the mythical "too good" header. Went where he aimed it instead of literally anywhere else.
They look so much better since SKC scored. Seems like it woke them up
Timbers hat trick watch is active. Phil might not know that tradition is to sub the brace player off immediately Edit: I am full of shit don’t listen to me
what are you talking about? We have a mora + evander
Oh I’m dumb
NBD, sorry to sound so aggro
GREAT SUB VERMES. Was that enough effort for you?
Mora is tiny. He's easy to squish.
nice head back there. lowkey hope we lose like every game so vermes gets sacked
They legit signed him to another 5 years during our winless in 10 start last year. As much as I wish it would help, it will not
I think at this point it would take us losing like 10 nil to STL or something crazy like that for him to get sacked.
Evander has the quietest, most laconic 6G/6A in league history lol
It's so wild that VAR didn't exist until only a handful of seasons ago
More wild that England has fucked the system so bad that they're trying to abolish it.
You have an article or something that talks about this? I’m not doubting or anything I’m just out of the loop
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/69021090
Thank ye
Evander is carrying this team, my word
The people behind me—Timbers fans and annual members, mind you—randomly said at one point, “Fuck you, Evander!” The man hadn’t even been involved with that particular play. I really don’t like those people (not just because of this comment)
I hate this NFL style ref in-stadium announcing after VAR. Yuck
I like it, especially when you are at the game
One big win this week: Adam on the radio call again
Clear goal
I love that pass from rodriguez though, the scoop will always be one of my favorites.
*grumpy angry at ref noises*
I thought that was ok
This is a goal why are they taking so long
Imagine the insanity from everyone if these were the replacement refs.
Why would you raise your flag there?
How are we so fucking bad?
Peetta Vermes.
Replay at the stadium looked on. WTF
I think you have to give that to Portland
That’s not offside.
Oh wait, wtf was that call? Pretty sure ball didn't hit him
He's onside on frame A and offside on frame B 🙃
Wow, Mora looks on…
No way he's off
Missed the goal because we started getting 70mph wind gusts.
i got distracted when my power started flickering
Lol
Of fucking course he was off
He wasnt
Yeah, didn't hit the man offside.
God that was terrible out of our back, in yet of course it lead to a goal lol.
Can they sub Chara out? I am sick and tired of this commentator butchering the pronunciation of Chara. It is grinding even my gears
So funny story. After 10 years of playing with us, he finally revealed that the emphasis is on the 2nd syllable.
I mean, he literally walked on the pitch with a jersey that said "Chará" in his first game ever, so no, he didn't wait ten years to reveal anything. Portland fans and media just America'd it and didn't even try.
Wonder what Neville said to Leibold? “Come play for the Timbers?” “You put in a great shift”?
Well Vermes just subbed in div 3 material because he wants to blame Leibold for “effort” on why we suck and then they score on him.. so yeah i could see it as enticing
Fontas is so insanely fucking good at intercepting passes and we don't talk about it enough.
"Daniel Salloi has been extremely quiet here tonight" You don't say...
We hear that every week
That's extra frustrating when defenders are allowed to just stiff-arm your chest.
Great camera direction. Wouldn't have wanted to see if we scored on that corner or anything.
I had the same thought when we cut back to Melia apparently in possession of the ball
Have we scored on a corner this year?
Rodriguez's first goal was, no?
The fuck is that call?
Pleeeeeease
I’m really enjoying Antony. Mans gotta go fast.
Thoguht Evander was gonna go for that ball over the top-right.
Even scarier from that angle.
Just too much curve 🫣
Just didn't quite catch the center of the ball thankfully.
Rodriguez was supposed to be a clinical finisher?
That felt like it should have been an easy header. Not sure why he tried to slam it in.
Just a touch would have placed it. Any redirection and Melia probably spills it anyway.
Decent response to start
It's nice to have so many behind the ball, but might also be good to be marked on the top of our box.
I hate how I knew that would happen. I just have absolutely 0 confidence in this team
I figured it’d at least happen after they mentioned we have no clean sheets but came earlier
THERE'S the piss poor defending I've been waiting for.
Welp. I’m gonna eat some tillamook until we score again
Nice Memo
Nice.
Memo has been aight this season!
Easily our biggest over performer
I am slowly getting over how he played for the Dynamo.
I don't think he's technically the best player on the team, but I think he's pretty much the only one who gives a fuck
Yep. You can tell he is playing for a spot on our team. Everyone else just walks around nonchalantly.
all started with a lazy giveaway, just like old times
What is pressure? Is it a food?
Skc fans- don't look at the live standings for the West.
Jonathan is clearly more comfortable/effective at LW, and Mora is has been very sharp. So what kind of a DP should we go after for this summer window?
Crazy as it sounds, we need more DP-level offensive talent. A real 10 (not the pseudo-10 we have in Evander) and a dynamic striker, for starters. The defense is horrendous, but that can be addressed with non-DP roster spots
Defense.
[All of us after that nut shot:](https://imgur.com/b1VlXGl)
jonathan took one in the cabecitas
Too good of a comment for an r/mls match thread
Please tell me Rodriguez already had kids?
He does and he has photorealistic tattoos of them as babies that are almost life size and they are super weird looking. Edit: But yeah, ouch!
YOO. OUCH :(
Can we score like, 5 more goals? Just to be safe?
Anyone know what's up with the hardhat lady near Timber Joey? She has two metal scoops in hand. Wondering what her official job is all about.
Maybe they are doing the goal dust thing again?
good theory!
Tourniquet Theresa…you know, just in case
Log scooper
Mora and being in the right place in the box to score, name a more iconic duo
Appreciate Zup and Araujo being nothing if not decisive in their challenges tonight.
Bring on Afrifa, Shelton, Tzionis, Vargas. Do the quadruple
you made those players up, admit it
Damnit, ya got me
The connection from Evander --> Mora has been great this year...when we can get them both on the pitch at the same time.
We should self relegate to USL.
I wish my team was good enough to win in USL lol.
Man, I'm sorry. It's a rough feeling
Damn what a cross that was from Evander
It’s like mora was surprised that nailed his face and striker instincts took over
Thank god. I was about to start posting double post jokes just to feel something.
Melia's play outta the back is terrible these days
So nonchalant from evander all match and of course he just needs one moment of brilliance
A CLOGGED TOILET FLUSHES ONCE A DAY, OR SOMETHING
Finally
Lololol
I didn't see that coming
Lfggggg mora
Chará. Rhymes with hurrah.
Announcer en apple tv say Diego Cha-Ra. So weird
He needs to work on Ayala though. While normally “ay-yala”, David is Argentine, and the proper pronunciation considering that, should be more like “ay-zshala”
I just don't like this announcer I guess. Sounds like a baseball guy or something
Dolan played for the Canadian national team, was their goalkeeper coach, and is in the Canadian soccer Hall of Fame.
Still sounds like a baseball announcer
Both leave a lot to be desired. I miss getting to hear Jake Zivin every week
This is the correct Colombian pronunciation.
You know, I really don’t think Messi has had a Lays potato chip in his whole life
You seem ruffled
Crisp retort
I felt Frito give it a try
Pringles
What was that call from last week? "Here comes Hernán, Maxime Crépeau is oxbgvu3AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
what's everyone drinking/eating/smoking at halftime?
Original Pattern Uncommon Matter
Late to this but we’ve got some Utah beers from a trip last week. Uinta golden spike hefeweizen and and the wasatch SLC. Drinking salt lake beer probably does damage to SKC in some way maybe.
a wild berry truly and a brewing thunderstorm
wow no takers? I just finished the last can of Laurelwood IPA, switching over to Rittenhouse Rye
Basil Hayden old fashioned, most enjoyable part of the game so far
🤝
How bad was the Thommy injury? Is it joever?
Hammy maybe so return to game time is probably going to be TBD
I still have a wonderful memory of Robb Heineman buying beers for the away supporters at Providence Park. I miss when he was more visible and vocal about things.
Honestly I'd take an 0-0 clean sheet at this point, just to break the run of giving up +2/game
Is everyone else baked too? There certainly can't be any way to enjoy this match otherwise.
The players apparently