After the international break ends, can we just keep Zac + Dario as the CB duo? Hell, just going from conceding 2+ a game to 2 CS and 1 1GA game is worth it.
We should keep Pantemis between the sticks as well. The defense just operates much more cohesively when he's in. Overall, that was maybe the best I've seen our back line play all season.
Interesting to see Nathan get some pt. Maybe it is just Phil getting some fresh legs in to kill off the match but does anybody think he might be trying to develop Nathan into more than just a couple mintues here and there depth pience. Like maybe as an actualy backup that can start a game or two as part of a regular rotation? The guy's ceiling is probably limited but he has been getting more tim under Phil than with Gio.
I imagine they’re taking Ayala off because he’s on a yellow and someone getting a red is the most probable way we don’t win this game, so this makes sense
Also never never underestimate the Unkel factor. I'm afraid but we do nave better odds given that we're at home and hopefully the crowd can push the guys over the finish line.
Man I LOVED how fired up Mora was after his goal. He doesn’t score power shots like that too much, it’s often headers or smartly placed shots inside the box. This one was a STATEMENT
I foget who that rando idiot on the mls reddit sub who speculated as whether we could use Cincy's out of favor dp striker. Thw answer is - as expected - a big fat NO.
He and Ayala actually do seem to coexist pretty well; similar to the Chara/Valeri era. Also, I think when Bravo moves upfield and has the ball he does seem to make some attempt to pick out Evander. I do think we have to parts to sorta get a nucleus around Evander so he can get more touches.
Does sound strange when you think about it. The FO bought Evanger so he could be a 10. At least that is what we all were expecting. And yet the attack sorta flows through they guy who is porbably the new Chara.
Not strange at all, the attack flows through Evander but the buildup often goes through the deeper midfielders. It has been Chara for so long, and now it’s Ayala
That's the thing: I'm not even sure the attack even flows through Evander. We just seem to have difficulty connecting the dots. When Evander gets the ball he's pretty good but I don't think he gets enogh touches as we/he should expect. I dunno but I kinda feel we need a guy like...Nagbe.
Nice bit of recognition by Bravo in that sequence. Still think we should move him to the midfield; worth it to have more competition for Antony/Moreno. We can always get another fullback.
Going wide down the right side is also a pretty good plan. Chances are, a certain rb will stop a few inches short of cutting off the angle so you can always get a shot off.
After the international break ends, can we just keep Zac + Dario as the CB duo? Hell, just going from conceding 2+ a game to 2 CS and 1 1GA game is worth it.
We should keep Pantemis between the sticks as well. The defense just operates much more cohesively when he's in. Overall, that was maybe the best I've seen our back line play all season.
Totally agree!
Interesting to see Nathan get some pt. Maybe it is just Phil getting some fresh legs in to kill off the match but does anybody think he might be trying to develop Nathan into more than just a couple mintues here and there depth pience. Like maybe as an actualy backup that can start a game or two as part of a regular rotation? The guy's ceiling is probably limited but he has been getting more tim under Phil than with Gio.
Why do you think his ceiling is limited? I was sorta thinking the same thing, but I’ve failed to come up with a reason.
l like Nathan but I like Fogaca more.
You do know they are the same person right?
Sorry, I meant to say Anthony, not Nathan! I'd like to see both of them get more PT.
Weird offensive energy from the Timbers the entire second half. Ted “Yellow Card” Unkel hard at work tonight.
What do you think our win probability is? Hopefully they tell us 😂
WHY does Apple persist with that stupidity? It’s infantile.
Great shift from Mora. Nothing else needs to be said.
Not Evander’s best match. Too casual with his touches and too indecisive on whether to pass or shoot
Evander will never be labeled as too intense😉
I imagine they’re taking Ayala off because he’s on a yellow and someone getting a red is the most probable way we don’t win this game, so this makes sense
Also never never underestimate the Unkel factor. I'm afraid but we do nave better odds given that we're at home and hopefully the crowd can push the guys over the finish line.
Neville is a freaking windmill on the sideline..must make his side nuts
Ah Santi. Gotta finish those ones. But I do applaud the initiative.
I was shocked, usually Unkel lets the Timbers get fouled with impunity. Like shoving Mora down is ok.
Love incredibly dumb but completely justified second yellow cards. He gave Unkel no choice
Schopf is a dummy
Man I LOVED how fired up Mora was after his goal. He doesn’t score power shots like that too much, it’s often headers or smartly placed shots inside the box. This one was a STATEMENT
Great first half. Ayala has been awesome. He keeps developing at this pace and soon will be Timbers’ MVP.
Decent half. Pantemis not troubled too much. Clearly our offense isn't where we need to spend our Summer Transfer Window efforts
I have to admit: we're up 2-0 and Neville is coaching hard.
I don’t think it’s Neville’s doing
Hard to say right? At least they didn't park the bus at the half. 2-0 is not a safe lead in Timbers footy
2-0 at the half is pretty admirable. Need to stay hungry though
Nice to see Santi get an assist
I foget who that rando idiot on the mls reddit sub who speculated as whether we could use Cincy's out of favor dp striker. Thw answer is - as expected - a big fat NO.
Boupendza? God no, his attitude and off field antics ain’t right. Talented player but I don’t want a difficult personality like that on the team
Nice make-good from Mora. Thought he could have done better on the header. Great touch and finish there. Great pass from Santi.
Bing bang boom. Moreno has been awesome tonight
Great finish!
And this could well be 4-0, were Takaoka not playing so well.
Evander is a joy to watch. So happy to have a player like this again.
He and Ayala actually do seem to coexist pretty well; similar to the Chara/Valeri era. Also, I think when Bravo moves upfield and has the ball he does seem to make some attempt to pick out Evander. I do think we have to parts to sorta get a nucleus around Evander so he can get more touches.
He should perform even better, based on the salary he’s getting . He’s just above regular
He’s got 8 and 10. What should he have?
He’s brilliant. Don’t cheat yourself and miss jt.
That’s a great pass from Evander. Probably doesn’t make it through most of the time. But he put it right on a dime and it paid off.
You can definitely see how every player looks for Ayala when we’re playing out of the back. It all goes through him
Does sound strange when you think about it. The FO bought Evanger so he could be a 10. At least that is what we all were expecting. And yet the attack sorta flows through they guy who is porbably the new Chara.
Not strange at all, the attack flows through Evander but the buildup often goes through the deeper midfielders. It has been Chara for so long, and now it’s Ayala
That's the thing: I'm not even sure the attack even flows through Evander. We just seem to have difficulty connecting the dots. When Evander gets the ball he's pretty good but I don't think he gets enogh touches as we/he should expect. I dunno but I kinda feel we need a guy like...Nagbe.
Hes the next guy for this team. Hes the next legend.
So are we going to say very soon that we can't win unless Ayala is on the pitch? I'm actually relieved that Diego has a worthy successor.
I think his future lies at a higher level, but I hope he stays here as long as possible
Ok, who gets the assist? Asking for friends up North.
Evander
Sweet finish, JR
Vancouver defender really blew it, but nice work by Rodriguez to make the most of the opportunity!
Jona can slay it in the right conditions
Will take it!
Gauld: an Aberdeen stud
57% possession...no shots on goal..same absence of any ideas on offense
Berkhalter worth a look..
Nice bit of recognition by Bravo in that sequence. Still think we should move him to the midfield; worth it to have more competition for Antony/Moreno. We can always get another fullback.
If I'm VAN, I'm putting the ball in the box every run..meanwhile, has Evander had a touch yet in 13 minutes?
Going wide down the right side is also a pretty good plan. Chances are, a certain rb will stop a few inches short of cutting off the angle so you can always get a shot off.
McGraw lost his mark...again
Mosquera caught up again..close one
Unkel head ref. Oof.
Nice tifo that
Is Vancouver missing anyone?
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