Last night was our first night watching a Lou City home match and not being in the stands. Obviously they need us more than we knew as they were crushed 5-1 at home, their first home loss of the season.
So we were all a bit bummed heading into the Timbers match, and then they played that first half! Holy smokes what a delight that was to watch!
Second half was a bit of a let down, but they kept that clean sheet for the third time and that was awesome.
Yesterday we drove from Cedar Rapids to Chicago to pick up a friend from Sweden. A friend I met in 2009 playing Football Manager. I excitedly told him about some of the players he'd see, and then those players assisted on and scored goals!
It makes me so happy seeing Zac, "back on the bus" his deserved absence has been a disappointment to me, but watching his recent play has been wonderful.
I loved your dive into Moreno's defensive stats, it helped me understand why I've been feeling he was important despite his problems with the ball at his feet.
Thanks for your insight, and tutelage on the team I love. It's greatly appreciated.
Look ahead to MIN. They've been playing bad as you say, and now it looks worse for them.
They're already very short up front and miss Dayne StClair at GK due to Int duty and injuries... and now Hasani Dotson takes a RC Saturday so they are short in MF too.
Good vibes have returned — not just on the pitch but in the stands, too. It's beginning to feel like old times, and a win against the Loons, who always seem to have the Timbers' number, would further amp up the fans.
I had never heard the term "trivela," so thank you. The YouTube video linked below is a breakdown of the technique for others unfamiliar with it.
Finally, love the headline! Dos Eh Cero still echoes in my head courtesy of the USMNT. My wife, son, and I attended the 2-0 victory against Mexico in Cincinnati in 2021 The stands rocked with the chant, and it spilled out into the jammed streets afterward. My best non-Timbers/Thorns soccer memory.
Another great write up Jeremy! I'd like to also like to highlight the tifo the Army created. Dairon may not have always been "on the bus" in his earlier years, but he has become a true Timber. It was great to see his likeness on the pre-game tifo! I'm sure he felt the love...
Last night was our first night watching a Lou City home match and not being in the stands. Obviously they need us more than we knew as they were crushed 5-1 at home, their first home loss of the season.
So we were all a bit bummed heading into the Timbers match, and then they played that first half! Holy smokes what a delight that was to watch!
Second half was a bit of a let down, but they kept that clean sheet for the third time and that was awesome.
Yesterday we drove from Cedar Rapids to Chicago to pick up a friend from Sweden. A friend I met in 2009 playing Football Manager. I excitedly told him about some of the players he'd see, and then those players assisted on and scored goals!
It makes me so happy seeing Zac, "back on the bus" his deserved absence has been a disappointment to me, but watching his recent play has been wonderful.
I loved your dive into Moreno's defensive stats, it helped me understand why I've been feeling he was important despite his problems with the ball at his feet.
Thanks for your insight, and tutelage on the team I love. It's greatly appreciated.
Look ahead to MIN. They've been playing bad as you say, and now it looks worse for them.
They're already very short up front and miss Dayne StClair at GK due to Int duty and injuries... and now Hasani Dotson takes a RC Saturday so they are short in MF too.
This now looks like 3 points is very possible...
Good vibes have returned — not just on the pitch but in the stands, too. It's beginning to feel like old times, and a win against the Loons, who always seem to have the Timbers' number, would further amp up the fans.
I had never heard the term "trivela," so thank you. The YouTube video linked below is a breakdown of the technique for others unfamiliar with it.
Finally, love the headline! Dos Eh Cero still echoes in my head courtesy of the USMNT. My wife, son, and I attended the 2-0 victory against Mexico in Cincinnati in 2021 The stands rocked with the chant, and it spilled out into the jammed streets afterward. My best non-Timbers/Thorns soccer memory.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWaxM9L3GMw
Wow, thanks for that video! I too was completely unaware of the term!
Another great write up Jeremy! I'd like to also like to highlight the tifo the Army created. Dairon may not have always been "on the bus" in his earlier years, but he has become a true Timber. It was great to see his likeness on the pre-game tifo! I'm sure he felt the love...