#PORvMNU Open Game Thread

#PORvMNU Open Game Thread

Alex Schieferdecker

March 3, 2017

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When? – 8:30 PM CT, Friday, March 3
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44 responses to “#PORvMNU Open Game Thread”
1. Corey
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Checking in from Ohio. Competent play will win the day.
  
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2. Jeff Rueter
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  On the podcast, I predicted a close 2-1 Timbers victory. I think it’s a matchup that should be a lot of fun. Deep down, i just think the chemistry and attacking ability for Portland (plus the home field advantage) pushes them over the edge.
  
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  1. Bill Stenross
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    I’m just here to tell Jeff he’s wrong.
    
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3. Alex Schieferdecker
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Head: 2-2 draw
  
  Heart: 3-0 Loons win!
  
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  1. Bill Stenross
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    Here’s hoping!
    
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4. Clint
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Nagbe v Taylor is a bit nerve racking…
  
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  1. Alex Schieferdecker
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    It’s Vytas vs Taylor that scares me more.
    
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    Clint
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    #PANIC
    
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5. Chris RB
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  head: 2-0 loss
  
  heart: reverse-twins. 19-0 win!
  
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6. Nick Walby
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Pretty nice hit from Molino there
  
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7. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  talent differential is pretty large
  
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  1. Nick Walby
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    I would completely agree. They were talking about this possibly being Portland’s best ever squad, meanwhile this is Minnesota’s first squad.
    
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8. Ian Davy
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Serious question, can someone tell me why Ibarra isn’t playing?
  
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  1. Alex Schieferdecker
    
    March 4, 2017
    
    Coaches decision clearly. Kadrii is good. But I’d like to see Ibarra next week.
    
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9. Chris RB
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  ugh. nice goal, but that was a BS call against MN.
  
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10. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  hard to beat portland at home for any team in league
  
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11. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  the old kick them in the nuts strategy.
  
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  1. Nick Walby
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    That really transcends all levels of all sports.
    
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12. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  some nice passing and possession.
  
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13. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  must be raining in PDX, sat signal keeps going out on FS1
  
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14. Nick Walby
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  The commentators are on Nagbe’s jock so hard
  
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15. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  are MN fans OK with the Target logo on the jerseys (I am a Sounders fan, but went to college in MN)? I would really prefer to just see “Target” like “Xbox”, maybe a shoulder Target logo, much smaller.
  
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  1. Katelion
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    Nah, from what I’ve seen, we all find it quite ugly. I agree words would have been better for this one rather than a large bullseye on the chest
    
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  2. Nick Walby
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    I think it’s actually one of the least intrusive logos i’ve seen on a jersey. I like it better than spelled out for sure. Ultimately, I really miss the last kits the Loon’s had. The grey on black was so badass.
    
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    rdp2011
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    I will have to take a closer look at them in person, maybe it is OK?
    
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  3. Alex Schieferdecker
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    I love it. It’s a great high profile sponsor for the club. And the target on the GK kit is amazing in so many ways.
    
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16. rdp2011
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  they did pretty well, intense game. maybe not try weak crosses to the box, the counter from PDX is pretty fast
  
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17. Nick Walby
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Molino was the only bright spot offensively.
  
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  1. Chris RB
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    not sure you needed that last word there.
    
    (half kidding… Calvo/Demi were fine-ish)
    
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    Nick Walby
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    Hahaha for sure.
    
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18. Alex Schieferdecker
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  First half was poor, but we grew into the game. Only down one, so plenty of time left to get back in this.
  
  We need to change formation though. The 4-3-3 is the same disaster we saw in preseason. We need to shift to the 4-2-2-2. Replace Saeid with Ramirez. Or, with Ibarra, and put Kadrii up top. Nothing against Saeid, but he’s surplus in this formation.
  
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  1. Chris RB
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    Seems like we’re panicky on the ball. Just hitting passes without trying to weight them- blast it towards the guy and hope they can catch it, so to speak.
    
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19. Chris RB
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  woof
  
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  1. Chris RB
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    wind. out of. sails.
    
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20. Nick Walby
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Awful marking on that cross
  
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21. Nick Walby
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Not to fond of this keeper so far to be honest.
  
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  1. Alex Schieferdecker
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    Me neither. Crosses are going to kill us, at least until we get a better RB.
    
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    Nick Walby
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    It takes time to build a rapport with the defensive line, but at the professional level it needs to be a more clean box.
    
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22. Alex Schieferdecker
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  We will be a better team with a real formation and Jerome Theisson. I’m
  not comfortable with Alvbåge either. Might need Shuttleworth or McLain.
  
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  1. Chris RB
    
    March 3, 2017
    
    what a gross final goal.
    
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23. Katelion
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Uff da is about all I have to say at this point.
  
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24. Chris RB
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  I spoke too soon, but my comment stands. gross final 5 minutes.
  
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25. Nick Walby
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  It can only get better from there.
  
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26. Alex Schieferdecker
  
  March 3, 2017
  
  Really bad:
  Taylor, Alvbåge
  
  Really bad but will fix their issues, I think:
  Demidov
  
  Not optimal:
  Davis, Saeid, Kadrii
  
  Need to see more from:
  Schüller, Molino, Venegas
  
  Actually good:
  Warner, Calvo, Ramirez
  
  Too little time:
  Ibarra
  
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