World Soccer XXX: We Have Men Too!

[Kepler]

NYCFC and Orlando went to Kicks From The Mark (that’s PKs to you non-referee. 20 years of “training” will never allow me to refer to it as such). Orlando GK has a caution from earlier in the game, makes a save on the final kick, referee calls GK for encroachment on the kick (there’s some debate on whether this was a VAR call but he didn’t go to the monitor like would be required so my sense is the referee called it and VAR confirmed), because MLS isn’t using the new Law changes (because the season started before they were released) that’s an automatic caution and send off since it’s his second caution (under new Laws it would be a warning and the earlier caution wouldn’t have carried over), Orlando subs player off for backup GK, someone on referee crew (VAR?) realizes this can’t happen (no subs when you go to KFTM) and the backup GK is sent back off, field player goes in goal and makes save, Orlando celebrates but still has to take a kick, Orlando scores on their kick and wins.

OK, so they f-cked up process but actually eventually did it correctly?

That's not too, too terrible. I thought you were going to say something like refs incorrectly force sub to make save, he does, THEN realize they screwed up, allow them to retake the kick against the original goalie, and that goal wins it.

That would have been nuclear war.

[Jimjamesak]

OK, so they f-cked up process but actually eventually did it correctly?

That's not too, too terrible. I thought you were going to say something like refs incorrectly force sub to make save, he does, THEN realize they screwed up, allow them to retake the kick against the original goalie, and that goal wins it.

That would have been nuclear war.

These are these moments where people online are going “What a clown show!” and “He should never ref again!” And all I can do is just think “MFer then you do it!” Like, it looked bad and yeah as an MLS referee he should know better, but holy f- are KFTM hard to manage in good circumstances let alone in a situation like this. (Not to mention the fact it was pouring rain as well)

I mean, the referee is definitely gonna have a chat with PRO and is probably out for the rest of the playoffs (a big deal considering this referee reffed the f-ing Final last year) but at least everything got done right in the end.

[Jimjamesak]

San Jose eliminated from the playoffs in the most San Jose fashion: Ties up the game in 90'+7, by Wondo in only his second career playoff goal, goes to KFTM and proceeds to have ALL 3 shots SAVED by the SKC Goalie, loses 3-0.

Sporting KC literally had a perfect Kicks: 3 goals scored, 3 shots saved.

[Kepler]

Gutted in Portland.

[Jimjamesak]

Gutted in Portland.

15 straight kicks made in KFTM is impressive work by both teams, Portland just finally missed after getting by on a couple of others.

FC Dallas is pretty good dark horse pick. They took Seattle to OT last year and only really lost because Jordan Morris had a hat trick.

[Kepler]

15 straight kicks made in KFTM is impressive work by both teams, Portland just finally missed after getting by on a couple of others.

FC Dallas is pretty good dark horse pick. They took Seattle to OT last year and only really lost because Jordan Morris had a hat trick.

We were completely dominant for 80 minutes, then took the last 10+3 off. We should have had 4 goals during regulation. Dallas should have had 3 during the second half stoppage time.

And then *just* missing at the death. God bless it.

[Jimjamesak]

There will not be a 4 out of 5 this year as Toronto loses to Nashville (yes Nashville) 1-0. Philadelphia celebrates their Supporters Shield with a 2-0 loss to New England. Both top seeds in the East out.

[Jimjamesak]

When you put 3 players on the MLS Best XI and all 3 players score in the game, you're likely gonna win. Seattle beats LAFC 3-1.

[Jimjamesak]

Since Seattle beat LAFC again it gives me a chance to post this again: Feeling Better Than Bob.

(An all-time classic post game interview)

[mookie1995]

Don’t believe joelinton would hit water if he fell out of a boat

[Jimjamesak]

I’m torn in this New England-Orlando match. I want Orlando to lose because having crowds is highly irresponsible and dangerous, but I want New England to lose because seeing Bruce Arena lose is a wonderful sight.

[Jimjamesak]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ESPNFC/st...64672900591617

That’s a red card.

(Great positioning by the Referee BTW)

[Kepler]

https://mobile.twitter.com/ESPNFC/st...64672900591617

That’s a red card.

(Great positioning by the Referee BTW)

I was surprised the announcer said it looked tenuous in live action. I thought it was blatant. He came from behind, spiked his leg, didn't have anything like a challenge to the ball. That is the Platonic Ideal red card.

[Kepler]

I’m torn in this New England-Orlando match. I want Orlando to lose because having crowds is highly irresponsible and dangerous, but I want New England to lose because seeing Bruce Arena lose is a wonderful sight.

I hate everybody remaining except Seattle and Minny. Go Sounders!

[Spartanforlife4]

Why do soccer officials allow that type of response? At one point he’s surrounded by five players, and we’ve all seen instances with even more than that.

Any other sport, that’s at least four ejections just for making contact with an official, plus however many more unsportsmanlikes/technicals for everyone else.