March 22, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said: This year it's been the score for the other team person. We need one of those, but for the other team. Like can we incept Kipp Keller to Houston? Edited March 22, 20232 yr by Bozo_Casanova
March 22, 20232 yr 33 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said: This year it's been the score for the other team person. Goddamnit.
March 22, 20232 yr But we have to bury Zardes on the bench as nothing but a high energy/ last 15 minutes guyI don’t know what Zardes you are watching but “high energy” isn’t a description I would use.
March 22, 20232 yr I'm prepared to be disappointed that Austin did not sign the CB we need. Wouldn't be surprised by a deal being struck with Micah Burton from the academy or something like that.
March 22, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said: I'm prepared to be disappointed that Austin did not sign the CB we need. Wouldn't be surprised by a deal being struck with Micah Burton from the academy or something like that. That would actually be pretty cool as it would keep him from the USL->Europe pipeline and give us more to watch with Austin FC II.
March 22, 20232 yr It looks like it also includes an option to buy, which is always nice. Has played in Ligue 2 and then also played a ton early this year in the top league in Belgium, but has been on off the squad for months. I hope he's in decent shape. Edited March 22, 20232 yr by SimonBolivar
March 22, 20232 yr 32 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said: That would actually be pretty cool as it would keep him from the USL->Europe pipeline and give us more to watch with Austin FC II. Don't get me wrong - I really hope Micah gets signed.
March 23, 20232 yr On 3/22/2023 at 10:34 AM, Jerry Callo said: Don't get me wrong - I really hope Micah gets signed. What are tomorrow's lottery numbers? Micah Burton Signs for Austin FC II
March 26, 20232 yr We have zero ability to create chances outside of Driussi doing it himself. Zardes once again avoided taking an easy shot to give it away instead. I’ve never seen a striker play with his back to the goal as much as he does.
March 26, 20232 yr Having Zardes as our striker is like a baseball team having “automatic out” as the cleanup spot in the batting order. It’s just fucking baffling. I’ve never seen a striker who does less. He can’t win a physical battle for a ball. When he has the ball, he either gets pushed down with a pinkie to the back, or just gives the ball away. He’s killing us.And Stuver had some amazing saves, no question. But he also displayed some of his typical cringeworthy decision making. One of the plate spouses sat in front of us, and she actually curled up into a cringe twice when Stuver was dallying with the ball.We needed 3 points. We were lucky to get 1.I won the 50/50 raffle, though. So that’s nice.
March 26, 20232 yr There were lots of people in the stands unhappy about Zardes and his unimpressive work ethic. Lots of sarcastic cheers when he finally got subbed off.Ring was everywhere in the first half, and Stuver was a beast in the second.
March 26, 20232 yr Fricking gut punch from city of Austin shutting Mopac down to one lane on way home. Poor Redes. He’s never going to score for us, is he?
March 26, 20232 yr 13 hours ago, Brisketexan said: Having Zardes as our striker is like a baseball team having “automatic out” as the cleanup spot in the batting order. It’s just fucking baffling. I’ve never seen a striker who does less. He can’t win a physical battle for a ball. When he has the ball, he either gets pushed down with a pinkie to the back, or just gives the ball away. He’s killing us. Such a baffingly stupid signing right after the WTF Rigoni signing. Maybe go get someone young and dynamic instead of these middling and/or washed up guys that don't have any fire left.
March 26, 20232 yr Why was Vaisanen out? Is he injured? Last night's lineup was really odd. There were some really poor moments throughout the match on both ends. We were lucky CO didn't score on one or two of those set pieces. Nice to see Djeffal make a terrific pass only for Redes to be perfectly on brand for Redes. Zardes should come in at about 70 when we need a spark. He should not be starting at this point when we have Urruti who is a much more technical player and has proven chemistry with Seb and Diego. Rigoni once again didn't play too terrible, but he is so one-dimensional and provides no creativity. We got beat predictably by some speed up top against a shoddy backline that was out of position. We get dominated against more than half the teams in the league with that effort. Its better than losing, but the losses are going to come at a high clip really soon without huge improvement. Edited March 26, 20232 yr by Chips O'Toole Shit
March 26, 20232 yr Why was Vaisena out? Is he injured? Last night's lineup was really odd. There were some really poor moments throughout the match on both ends. We were lucky CO didn't score on one or two of those set pieces. Nice to see Djeffal make a terrific pass only for Redes to be perfectly on brand for Redes. Zardes should come in at about 70 when we need a spark. He should not be starting at this point when we have Urruti who is a much more technical player and has proven chemistry with Seb and Diego. Rigoni once again didn't play too terrible, but he is so one-dimensional and provides no creativity. We got beat predictably by some speed up top against a shoddy backline that was out of position. We get dominated against more than half the teams in the league with that effort. Its better than losing, but the losses are going to come at a high clip really soon without huge improvement. Viasenen was called up to the Finnish national team. Yeah, we missed him, but the awful attack is what killed us.
March 27, 20232 yr 22 hours ago, Brisketexan said: I won the 50/50 raffle, though. So that’s nice. Congrats on that. I can’t quit the 50/50 raffle.
March 28, 20232 yr My son said this on WeAreAustinTV after the match and it’s honestly not worse than most sports radio takes. "I don't know much about soccer and I don't have any constructive feedback but I know how to swear and be angry. This was a bunch of bullshit."
March 28, 20232 yr Change in atmosphere? Couple replies agreeing w/ him w/ some examples, but can't seem to find anything else about any specific incident.
March 28, 20232 yr Change in atmosphere? Couple replies agreeing w/ him w/ some examples, but can't seem to find anything else about any specific incident. WTF is that Nancy complaining about? I sit in 107, right over the visitors tunnel and next to the supporters section. It’s a drunken riot fest. What’s he expecting?
March 28, 20232 yr Author I am so disinterested in this team with Rigoni and Zardes starting. Two of the least entertaining and creative attackers in football. This team is a bore lead by a manager who is even more boring than his bullshit team.
March 28, 20232 yr 13 hours ago, CooterBrown said: WTF is that Nancy complaining about? I sit in 107, right over the visitors tunnel and next to the supporters section. It’s a drunken riot fest. What’s he expecting? Say that to his face, pussy. 6 minutes ago, Bottlecap said: I am so disinterested in this team with Rigoni and Zardes starting. Two of the least entertaining and creative attackers in football. This team is a bore lead by a manager who is even more boring than his bullshit team. Yeah but you get to pay $20/mo to watch the games! Doesn't that make up for it?
April 5, 20232 yr Another really good Moontower Soccer episode, @skittlebrau It is really nice to hear the interviews with the Apple TV commentators - I enjoy the perspective of outsiders as opposed to just homers. I thought Taylor Twellman was especially insightful.
April 8, 20232 yr On 4/5/2023 at 3:53 PM, Jerry Callo said: Another really good Moontower Soccer episode, @skittlebrau It is really nice to hear the interviews with the Apple TV commentators - I enjoy the perspective of outsiders as opposed to just homers. I thought Taylor Twellman was especially insightful. Thanks! We’ve got a guy from MLS setting them up for us every week. Ironically, the one he fucked up was Adrian Healey for the Rapids preview. Which is also the only one I could have set up on my own.
April 8, 20232 yr Thank God... Urruti starting instead of Zardes.Even the broadcast crew said, "The Zardes experiment may be over"...
April 9, 20232 yr Kolmanic with a rocket from about 30 yards that clangs off the crossbar! So close! That was wicked.
April 9, 20232 yr I like the effort tonight... we may be making a few technical mistakes in the final third, but every ball is being contested with physical pressure, and we've been winning more of the 50/50 balls than not.
April 9, 20232 yr Diego should've rec'd a pass instead of that shot. He was completely unmarked on the left.
April 9, 20232 yr Fagundez is just not getting many touches at left wing And he hasn’t been doing shit with the touches he gets. Lousy passes, etc
April 9, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: And he hasn’t been doing shit with the touches he gets. Lousy passes, etc I haven’t seen many quality passes to him. I don’t know. Seems nuts to ignore entire left hand side of field past midfield
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