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MTF

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#1438669 Why no excitement?

Posted by MTF on 05 November 2023 - 02:13 PM

City won a Cup and their attendance has been poor too.   NYC is a bad area for anything thats not the best. I think MLS not being the best league in the world hurts it with some people here.

This! New Yorkers/Jersians have no shortage of entertainment options. We dont want to watch minor league teams. If Red Bulls signed Messi it would be the 1977 Cosmos and Studio 54 all over again. One of the hottest tickets in the area. It is not enough to just market  USMNT internationals Adam, Long, Tolkin. I would gladly take players like a just past his prime Thierry Henry and impactful Tim Cahill again. We werent Miami FC with Messi, but at least the place could fill up from time to time.


#1438543 Metro - Cincy Playoff Thread

Posted by MTF on 04 November 2023 - 08:49 PM

Morgan and Ngoma: this is why you dont bring guys back from lengthy injury spells and let their first meaningful touch be a penalty. Although in this case it was Tolkin who lost the shootout. He should have ended it.


#1438521 Metro - Cincy Playoff Thread

Posted by MTF on 04 November 2023 - 08:37 PM

This team man. Once you think you've seen every single possible way to fail, they surprise you.

Well every year MLS changes the playoff format, so we always have new ways to lose.


#1438507 Metro - Cincy Playoff Thread

Posted by MTF on 04 November 2023 - 08:30 PM

But isnt that 2 yellows in one match = RED?

He just got his second yellow of the match now, during penalties.


#1438505 Metro - Cincy Playoff Thread

Posted by MTF on 04 November 2023 - 08:25 PM

Now Miazga is out!


#1438180 Metro - Cincy Playoff Thread

Posted by MTF on 29 October 2023 - 07:47 PM

Theres the playoff Red Bulls we all remember. Why should year 14 postseason be any different? We arent being beaten by Cincinnati, we are beating ourselves.


#1438012 The Fire Lesesne Thread

Posted by MTF on 26 October 2023 - 05:48 AM

I'm not saying he shouldn't be the coach (he probably will be), but this is the definition of recency bias. We beat a #9 seed at home.

I sure hope the FO isn't saying "does anyone think Manoel shouldn't be the no.1 starter?" after a hot streak of 1 game.

We beat a #9 seed at home. We are only the #8 seed, not the Supporters Shield winners, so it isnt like this was in the bag. Plus we dropped five goals on them, our team that needed 5-10 matches to score five goals during the regular season. Plus it is the first playoff win since 2018.  I wont take anything away from Lesesne or the players this morning. The FO has their #1 starter in Vanzeir. They will hopefully bolster the striker corps, but I can accept a 22 year old Manoel as our #3 or 4.


#1437836 Metro - Charlotte Playoff Thread

Posted by MTF on 24 October 2023 - 05:56 PM

I am excited for this game!! Hoping Metro come out pressing hard for the first 10 mins get an early goal and park the bus lol

Get an early goal. Then get the next goal. Then play like you dont even have a two goal lead. Parking the bus is always a recipe for disaster. Press for 90+.


#1437709 Metro - Nashville Game Thread

Posted by MTF on 22 October 2023 - 07:48 AM

Decision Day is freaking awesome (even though the Shield has been decided). Compare it to top European leagues, where the title is usually long decided, and there are maybe 2 games that matter because of relegation. They need to build drama with Champions League qualification, but what's that, 2 more games tops? How many games matter in MLS today? Even if we discount those that only matter for seeding...

Agreed. This has been my rebuttal to the Pro-Rel folks. Playoff races are the equivalent and in some cases more exciting as more teams are involved. At the end of a European season it may be just a few teams fighting for Champions League spots or to avoid relegation. All the proposed MLS-contained ideas, like having an MLS1 and MLS2 are very fake and manufactured. They would have no real meaning. For me it only works if it involves three or more legit divisions. Unless NYCFC could wind up in the USL Championship I will stick to the current system.


#1437630 Metro - Nashville Game Thread

Posted by MTF on 21 October 2023 - 07:39 PM

I cannot believe they pulled this off.  Incredible end to the regular season.

Red Bull Global waking up to the news tomorrow: all good in NY. Keep investment levels flat for. 2024.


#1437588 Metro - Nashville Game Thread

Posted by MTF on 21 October 2023 - 07:08 PM

Troy is a genius!!


#1437240 Random Player Name Thread 2023

Posted by MTF on 10 October 2023 - 04:17 PM

Time to rename this thread to Players Red Bull Will Never Sign.


#1437171 The Fire Lesesne Thread

Posted by MTF on 08 October 2023 - 11:01 AM

I just saw Troy's last two interviews, and he's definitely giving himself props for turning this team around! (For what? From last place to just below the playoff line?!) I liked how humble he used to be, but now he's beating his chest over small potatoes. It's a turn-off.
I think he's been a slight improvement over Struber, but he's still making poor decisions tactically and positionally.
Jesse Marsch is still available. It's the obvious choice. Go after him, Jochen. Give him whatever he wants.

Beating his chest. Lol! The guy wants the job. The team has performed better under him despite losing Morgan and Vanzeir. He isnt supposed to lobby for the role? Next interview: We are improved, but not as good as we should be. I have a lot to learn. On second thought, Red Bull shouldnt hire me. Said no candidate ever.


#1437157 2024 Roster Changes - not too early

Posted by MTF on 08 October 2023 - 07:59 AM

Ridiculous
Make the playoffs

Thread split but if we play like this
Assuming Luq and Manoel doesnt disappear again for 12 months

add 1 excellent high end  DP (they seem to bring at least one higher transfer paid player each year )
full year vanzier and Morgan

This team needs to add three high level DP caliber players: a LB, a #10, a striker. One is not enough. Red Bull has swung and missed on almost every striker signing for a half decade now.


#1437156 Metro - Nashville Game Thread

Posted by MTF on 08 October 2023 - 07:56 AM

I get the logic behind this but ultimately it's pure conjecture. What I know with 100% certainty it's that playoffs are fun and I want to be apart of them

The playoffs havent been fun for RBNY supporters for years. One and done. One and done. One and done. It has been the playoff race that has been fun. We always seem to get hot at the right time to give fans hope going into the playoffs. Then we get our hearts broken as always.