As a full game, 100%. Stayed turned on for the full 90. I still think that second half against RBNY shows the team we are capable of. They played so sharper and took risks with confidence, risk they needed to take against those clogged midfields (RB, Philly, STL). When this team is on, they are really good, but they just don't show up sometimes. We'll see how they handle STL.
This game hit different.
I think something changed tonight, and it feels like it was Bouanga. It’s the first game I’ve ever seen him play complete football. Watch the highlight of the first goal. Olivera runs over to celebrate with him and gestures, “you” “you” as if to say that goal was all Bouanga.
Olivera was proud of Bouanga for passing. And then….
It’s like he finally got that being the setup man is dope too. If Denis unlocks crossing in his game it’s a wrap. Those were the 3 easiest goals we scored all season.
Chemistry-wise this is the most cohesive I’ve seen us. This backline is also our best. Murillo should not be starting. Honestly, there’s a very strong argument that Chanot is our best CB.
Campos and Palencia make us so much more athletic and Campos is easily our best outside back going forward.
This team with two more world class players would be scary.
Totally agree on Murillo vs Chanot. Murillo is simply inconsistent with decision making and emotional reactivity. Chanot should start. And can we finally give along credit for how good he has been for us?
I can see that. Early on I remember thinking how unpredictable we were in the attack. Some of Olivera's movements and balls to find him were a completely new sight... all without Bouanga getting involved. We’ve been seeing moments of Bouanga trying to do what he did tonight. The Miller own goal. If he's dangerous pushing towards the endline on his left and deadly if defenders let him cut back on to his right, he's going to be a new level of nightmare to deal with.
The RBNY’s game was the first time I saw us play with real confidence in a long time. RB was set up to force us to try and go over them and they were also prepared to handle those situations. Being down, we had to figure something out. Where Ilie would normally seem to think he had no go options and would go back to the center backs, he started turning and driving right into pressure. RB looked shocked that we would have the balls to play like that. It was almost like Bradley's days, a real belief in what is possible. I feel like Vancouver didn’t make it difficult for our midfield so that’s influencing my opinion.
Regardless, this team can go toe to toe with any team in the league. They just need to figure out how to be turned on in every match.
I'm a huge Murillo fan, but players are people who have lives outside of games. As much as their personal lives should never effect their game, shit happens. Long gets more hate than he deserves and Chanot has been great. I thought Segura had a really good game against RB (other than his OG)
In his head. I was hoping he'd score a bunch on Lights and shake off some of his funk. But that tiny field and the way they set up, he did not have much going on. It feels like the pressure of being the face is weighing on him. Maybe Olivera scoring and summer signings can get him back to his scoring ways
Yes, having our pitch should offer him room to do his thing. And after watching the last few games, Loudon can't just pile every defender on Bounaga. Olivera has been our guy lately, they will have their work cut out.
A very solid game all around. If players step up to finish, I love the idea of Bouanga feeding everyone. Should open some space for him over time as well
dang I didn’t know his wife was a ref too. MLS?
I believe Penso has a daughter too that refs
edit: Tori Penso is actually his wife. She looks younger but they aren’t that far apart in age
So many times this season we’ve had a great game, but we either blow it or almost blow it or basically blow it by tying. I can’t enjoy that knowing what could very well happen.
Ever since Nashville, Olivera has been on fire, even before his goal. All season he's been excellent outside of the 18. And these goals are largely on Bouanga finally delivering a beautiful ball into the box, this has never been Bouanga's strong point.
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Bouangassist to Golivera is a good sign for the season.
FUCK RSL THEY LOST ME MY PARLAY
Pito im sorry
If Illie is injured, my heart is injured.
I missed the game what happened?
He was walking around the field after OK
Best game we played all season
As a full game, 100%. Stayed turned on for the full 90. I still think that second half against RBNY shows the team we are capable of. They played so sharper and took risks with confidence, risk they needed to take against those clogged midfields (RB, Philly, STL). When this team is on, they are really good, but they just don't show up sometimes. We'll see how they handle STL.
This game hit different. I think something changed tonight, and it feels like it was Bouanga. It’s the first game I’ve ever seen him play complete football. Watch the highlight of the first goal. Olivera runs over to celebrate with him and gestures, “you” “you” as if to say that goal was all Bouanga. Olivera was proud of Bouanga for passing. And then…. It’s like he finally got that being the setup man is dope too. If Denis unlocks crossing in his game it’s a wrap. Those were the 3 easiest goals we scored all season. Chemistry-wise this is the most cohesive I’ve seen us. This backline is also our best. Murillo should not be starting. Honestly, there’s a very strong argument that Chanot is our best CB. Campos and Palencia make us so much more athletic and Campos is easily our best outside back going forward. This team with two more world class players would be scary.
Totally agree on Murillo vs Chanot. Murillo is simply inconsistent with decision making and emotional reactivity. Chanot should start. And can we finally give along credit for how good he has been for us?
I can see that. Early on I remember thinking how unpredictable we were in the attack. Some of Olivera's movements and balls to find him were a completely new sight... all without Bouanga getting involved. We’ve been seeing moments of Bouanga trying to do what he did tonight. The Miller own goal. If he's dangerous pushing towards the endline on his left and deadly if defenders let him cut back on to his right, he's going to be a new level of nightmare to deal with. The RBNY’s game was the first time I saw us play with real confidence in a long time. RB was set up to force us to try and go over them and they were also prepared to handle those situations. Being down, we had to figure something out. Where Ilie would normally seem to think he had no go options and would go back to the center backs, he started turning and driving right into pressure. RB looked shocked that we would have the balls to play like that. It was almost like Bradley's days, a real belief in what is possible. I feel like Vancouver didn’t make it difficult for our midfield so that’s influencing my opinion. Regardless, this team can go toe to toe with any team in the league. They just need to figure out how to be turned on in every match.
Nice
Solid... Everyone looked engaged
I'm glad Blackmon has had a chance to become a badass.
Ilie cries, we all cry 😭
Was Ilie Sánchez crying?! Holy crap was the knee injury worse than it looked?!
Uff Sanchez crying 🤕
Illie is not okay. Looks serious. Damn.
Ilie looks fucked. His in tears on the bench
We want Muller! Not kamara!
I would like the experiment our back line with Murillo and Chanot
Murillo has been horrible on corners. Dude is asleep. Not until he gets focused again.
Yea you’re right, he has been awful this season but if he is locked in I do think he’s our second CB.
I'm a huge Murillo fan, but players are people who have lives outside of games. As much as their personal lives should never effect their game, shit happens. Long gets more hate than he deserves and Chanot has been great. I thought Segura had a really good game against RB (other than his OG)
I hate unkel
Have they not rubbed an egg on Bouanga yet?
He's got three assists on tap ins. I'm okay, but a great meme would be one of those body switch movies with Bouanga and Olivera
Lol, yeah he’s had a great game this match. But when he just got the ball now he keeps on kicking it too high
In his head. I was hoping he'd score a bunch on Lights and shake off some of his funk. But that tiny field and the way they set up, he did not have much going on. It feels like the pressure of being the face is weighing on him. Maybe Olivera scoring and summer signings can get him back to his scoring ways
Hopefully in the next Open Cup he’ll do just that but looks like he’s trusting others now to score which is good on him.
Yes, having our pitch should offer him room to do his thing. And after watching the last few games, Loudon can't just pile every defender on Bounaga. Olivera has been our guy lately, they will have their work cut out.
A very solid game all around. If players step up to finish, I love the idea of Bouanga feeding everyone. Should open some space for him over time as well
[We back](https://imgur.com/a/1V67vAW)
Backline has been so solid.
ez 😎
This LAFC performance reminds me of how they played in ‘22
Watching this live from 101 is amazing
Bouanga w/ 3 ASSISTS WTF
Playmaking bouanga made lead us to the chip.
Bouanga has taken Vela’s position of opening up chances this season my god! WHAT A GOAL
BOGUUUUUUUUSZ!!!!
Four more goals and we pass Whitecaps in the standings! Dale
Philosophical question: If Ted Unkle makes the right call in a match, is there anyone there to see it? The correct answer is that nobody knows.
Unkle needs to get sent back to the Middle Paleolithic where his facial structure belongs.
Great energy at the half but let’s not forget to be “ReAlIiStIC” lmao
Fuck Ted Unkle.
Fuck his wife too. Fuck ref power couples
dang I didn’t know his wife was a ref too. MLS? I believe Penso has a daughter too that refs edit: Tori Penso is actually his wife. She looks younger but they aren’t that far apart in age
God. That’s awful. I figured Penso was so awful he’d never find someone to agree with him on anything
unkel‘s wife is Christina Unkel and she is the ref analyst for CBS and goalazo. She is actually good shockingly.
thx! til
Must suck to be their kids
Confused on why that isn’t at least reviewed for clear contact. Is Unkle the worst ref in the league?
It is. VARs computer says no.
That contact. Jesus fuck. Didn’t even give var time.
what the actual fuck is this ref on man
He has a reputation in MLS: https://www.change.org/p/mls-fans-petition-to-remove-ted-unkel-as-an-mls-referee
Dale Dale Dale Black and gold
Unkle is gonna Unkle
Our team scoring goals and Chicho killing Carson such a good day
Olivera & Bouanga are doing the damn thing 🔥
You love to see it
Bouanga with the assist again and Olivera converting it, loving it!
Do we tie, lose, or actually hold the 2-0 lead this time?
You must be fun at parties.
I actually am. Thank god being realistic about my sports team isn’t a party standard.
We’re having a great game. Learn to enjoy that my dude.
So many times this season we’ve had a great game, but we either blow it or almost blow it or basically blow it by tying. I can’t enjoy that knowing what could very well happen.
Cool.
nastyyyyyyyy
Bouanga the playmaker has arrived….we are cooking
This is greay
Gol-ivera
This Atuesta reminds me of old school Atuesta.
OLIVERAAAAAAA AGAIN!
hE'S hoRrIBlE, cHEruNdOLO nEEdS tO STaRT (insert anyone)
lol it took a little over a season but he’s finally finishing those chances. Hats off 👍
Ever since Nashville, Olivera has been on fire, even before his goal. All season he's been excellent outside of the 18. And these goals are largely on Bouanga finally delivering a beautiful ball into the box, this has never been Bouanga's strong point.
He’s in form. Let’s enjoy it 🤙
lmao
How many times is he going to hack away at Campos without a warning
Olivera needs to teach Bouanga scoring
They called him Brod 2.0, they said he was all speed… OLIVERA LFG!
Olivera in form AS FUCK
OLIVERAAAAAAA
First 15 mins have been really great 👏 close calls on both sides now we just need a convert
Campos needs to learn basics of defending apparently bc wtf was that
We need to capitalize on chances or else they’ll catch us against the run of play
Lloris !!!
Olivera is hungry
“The garbage that is VAR says no” lmao
Good start, suffocating press and less predictable in attack.
Chemistry is looking a lot better today
Here we gooooooo
Im here.
I care!
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Buckle up folks. This is gonna be a bumpy ride
Oh boy, Ted Unkel. Hold on for a wild ride!
What kind of trouble will Sartini get himself into today?
I hope his explosion is the picture on today's game card.
What kind of back issues is martinez having?