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  1. Titans Bastard

    Sons of Rube Goldberg: MLS 2024-25 Offseason Thread

    Some early moves of note: 1. FC Cincinnati have struggled to replace Brandon Vazquez's production at center forward ever since he was sold to Monterrey, so they've already gone out and spent $16.2m on Togolese international Kevin Denkey from Cercle Brugge. This is the MLS record transfer fee...
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    Curb Your Enthusiasm: US Youth National Teams, Prospect Hype, and Youth Development Thread [The DA is DEAD updates]

    I agree, we want our top players in the top leagues. The Netherlands/Belgium style stepping stone league is good in theory, but it often doesn't work out because most clubs in the Eredivisie and the Jupiler League are financial midgets compared to every single MLS club. So if something works...
  3. Titans Bastard

    Curb Your Enthusiasm: US Youth National Teams, Prospect Hype, and Youth Development Thread [The DA is DEAD updates]

    We seem to be in good shape. Albert ('09) has been playing up with the U17 national team (mostly '08s) in the last couple of camps. This team will be playing in CONCACAF qualifiers in February; if he plays with them, he'll be provisionally cap-tied to the US and the chances that he suits up...
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    Curb Your Enthusiasm: US Youth National Teams, Prospect Hype, and Youth Development Thread [The DA is DEAD updates]

    I dislike this move. Akinmboni has a lot of physical gifts and a high upside, but he's raw. He's not yet good enough to hold his own as a starter in MLS, and I hate seeing guys like this make the immediate jump to an EPL club, where it's so easy to get lost in the mix. I hope for the best...
  5. Titans Bastard

    Sons of Rube Goldberg: MLS 2024-25 Offseason Thread

    MLS Cup 2024 is done and dusted and the LA Galaxy have won their sixth title. Now it's time for what will be a very busy offseason. There are no major changes to the overall roster spending from 2024 to 2025, but with the 30th team joining the league (San Diego FC, another boring Europhile...
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    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    It’s crazy. There are only 12 players who have ever played 400+ regular season games in MLS and he could join that club in his age 31 season.
  7. Titans Bastard

    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    The Galaxy hold on to win another one. They've been so bad for so long now that my reflexive dislike of them has faded a bit. They are a fun team that perhaps got a bit lucky that the heavyweights in the East all shat the bed in the playoffs. Finally making the obvious decision to jettison...
  8. Titans Bastard

    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    This game is getting a "playoff hockey" type of vibe.
  9. Titans Bastard

    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    Wow. Good chance for Pec is saved, and then Forsberg misses an opportunity on the other end. Marco Reus (who, naturally, is banged up) is coming in soon.
  10. Titans Bastard

    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    Already more goals and offense than expected for a Red Bull team that has more grit than talent and a Puig-less Galaxy midfield.
  11. Titans Bastard

    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    RB had a nice storybook underdog run through the playoffs, but it feels like reality is catching up to them here.
  12. Titans Bastard

    GW 15 (12/7 - 12/9) - ***** EVE-LIV PPD, go back to bed

    MLS Cup lineups are out. A lot rests on Gabriel Pec's shoulders as a result of Riqui Puig's ACL tear last week.
  13. Titans Bastard

    Curb Your Enthusiasm: US Youth National Teams, Prospect Hype, and Youth Development Thread [The DA is DEAD updates]

    Mathis Albert, a 15 year old winger, is starting to get some hype over in Germany. He's putting up big numbers in Dortmund's academy since joining their U17 team from LA Galaxy this past summer and he's probably a higher tier prospect than Cole Campbell, who is older and now on the fringes of...
  14. Titans Bastard

    MLS 2024: It’s Leo’s league, we’re all just playing in it

    Welp. View: https://twitter.com/LAGalaxy/status/1863372544620781662
  15. Titans Bastard

    MLS 2024: It’s Leo’s league, we’re all just playing in it

    It is extremely bizarre that this Red Bulls team got through to MLS Cup. I wonder what the betting odds were on this outcome at the beginning of the playoffs. So much for the Miami vs. Columbus glamor matchup in the East final. From a neutral's perspective, the Galaxy are a fun team and...
  16. Titans Bastard

    MLS 2024: It’s Leo’s league, we’re all just playing in it

    The conference finals are tonight, Orlando vs. RBNY at 7:30 and LA Galaxy vs. Seattle at 10. I'm anticipating the Western conference final more eagerly, but I'll be tuning into both.
  17. Titans Bastard

    MLS 2024: It’s Leo’s league, we’re all just playing in it

    Add Toronto to the mix. Herdman has resigned. https://bsky.app/profile/torontofc.ca/post/3lc4hzb43mk2q
  18. Titans Bastard

    MLS 2024: It’s Leo’s league, we’re all just playing in it

    NYCFC fired Nick Cushing, which honestly feels a bit overdue. Inter Miami announced the hire of Javier Mascherano to replace Tata. Big name, not necessarily a big track record — he managed to not qualify for the U20 WC with Argentina U20. But he's a Messi Guy. We'll see how it goes. St...
  19. Titans Bastard

    MLS 2024: It’s Leo’s league, we’re all just playing in it

    Well, RBNY pulled out a 2-0 win on the “road” at Citi Field in a game in which they decidedly lost the xG battle. Given that all the good teams in the East are out already, it’s just one more achievable win to get to MLS Cup for them…
  20. Titans Bastard

    USMNT: Don’t Screw the Poch

    That's an extremely conservative lineup, with only two real attackers on the field. I guess with Reyna injured, Weah suspended, and Aaronson ill, the number of attacking midfielders of any type is small. Still, it shows that Tillman has work to do to get into the circle of trust.
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