Mpache Posted July 2, 2020 Author Posted July 2, 2020 I'm all for football coming back to be honest, but even though Brazilian football is back (and without protocols) I think in a more developed country (though also with a Populist government) this shouldn't go on. At least not in Florida, but I would understand if it's too late to change things.
RevFan Posted July 2, 2020 Posted July 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Eco said: Well, there have been numerous reports saying how what Forbes believes teams to be worth in the MLS, is actually very false. MLS money isn't made public, but there are a ton of sources that show that all but 2-3 teams lose a lot of money annually. "If you can't afford to pay the bills, perhaps you should sell the house."? We are in the midst of a pandemic and a financial crisis, if you had a house, and lost your job, you'd likely struggle greatly to pay the bills. Same for these owners as they aren't getting ANY income as they normally would with ticket sales, food/alcohol sales, and apparel, yet they are still paying for the salaries of these players, management, and rent for the stadium. Their have been more established clubs, worth more money, that have gone into administration and fault bankruptcy, and those are teams that are in rich leagues (EPL, Championship, and Serie A), meanwhile we have a horde of MLS clubs that are already bleeding money, a TV contract that expires soon, with a viewership that is not growing as quickly as people think, and it leads to a troubling trend that the MLS could be in trouble. If COVID ends soon and we can resume normal lives, wonderful. But if we have to cancel the season, or play without fans, it might really put this league in a rough place. I'm not denying that losing the season would be a big blow, but I would draw the line at literal billionaires wanting guys earning $70k to risk their and their families health to have a season.
Eco Posted July 2, 2020 Posted July 2, 2020 Just now, RevFan said: I'm not denying that losing the season would be a big blow, but I would draw the line at literal billionaires wanting guys earning $70k to risk their and their families health to have a season. Oh no I absolutely agree that health concerns should be the main focus and if their are any fears, this tournament should be delay/cancelled. I personally don't even like this whole idea.
Mpache Posted July 3, 2020 Author Posted July 3, 2020 I'm doing my MLS predictions and I have to ask... what kind of bracket is this? I can only do groups and they are telling me to come back for the knockouts to do those. That's not how it fucking works Anyways these were my picks.
Administrator Stan Posted July 3, 2020 Administrator Posted July 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, Mpache said: I'm doing my MLS predictions and I have to ask... what kind of bracket is this? I can only do groups and they are telling me to come back for the knockouts to do those. That's not how it fucking works Anyways these were my picks. Probably because it involves wildcard picks and 'best 3rd-placed team' from 3 groups. So how would you choose who plays who after group stage finishes unless you do a prediction based on results, not just where a team finishes.
Eco Posted July 3, 2020 Posted July 3, 2020 Still not sure how they came up with these groups, but Group F is the 'Group of Death'. Why Group A has so many teams in it, including the two closet teams to Atlanta, is mind boggling.
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted July 6, 2020 Subscriber Posted July 6, 2020 Hearing on the radio here that Nashville is likely to be the next team announced to be withdrawn. I think they had 5 confirmed cases? Also heared the Whitecaps have departed for Orlando.
Eco Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 Again, there is no fucking point to be playing this tournament. It's pointless and just puts more people at risk. Garber is looking like a fucking fool for this.
Eco Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 July 8, 2020 Orlando SC vs Inter Miami CF Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire FC July 9 , 2020 NYC FC vs Philadelphia Union Montreal Impact vs NE Revolution FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps July 10, 2020 Toronto FC vs DC United Seattle Sounders vs San Jose Earthquakes July 11, 2020 Atlanta United vs New York RB FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew SC July 12, 2020 Sporting KC vs Minnesota United Real Slat Lake vs Colorado Rapids
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted July 7, 2020 Subscriber Posted July 7, 2020 Whitecaps just announced Montero, Cavallini, Ricketts, Rose and Mukumbilwa all stayed in Vancouver. Cant blame them one bit, this whole thing is a joke.
Mpache Posted July 7, 2020 Author Posted July 7, 2020 I kind of feel for the organizers of this to be honest. This was planned before the spike in Florida happened, so it's just rotten luck that was the state that would be worst hit in these months. That said, it could have been seen because if Florida did reopen (not 100%) then people would be going out a lot more this time a year. Can't help but feel for them anyways.
Eco Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Whitecaps just announced Montero, Cavallini, Ricketts, Rose and Mukumbilwa all stayed in Vancouver. Cant blame them one bit, this whole thing is a joke. I'll be interested to see who goes from United. With one of our biggest MLB players getting it bad (Freddie Freeman), it would surprise me if some of the United players said no to this tournament and remained at home.
Dr. Gonzo Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 It's insane to have this go ahead in Florida. That state and Arizona are absolutely rocked by the virus (thank god it's not in Arizona though, 1/3 people tested roughly are testing positive). If you can't even guarantee that teams and their staffs can enter a state without immediately being exposed to the virus (which is a very real risk immediately upon entry of an airport there)... I don't see how they can guarantee the safety of those players for the duration of the tournament in the state.
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted July 7, 2020 Subscriber Posted July 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, Eco said: I'll be interested to see who goes from United. With one of our biggest MLB players getting it bad (Freddie Freeman), it would surprise me if some of the United players said no to this tournament and remained at home. They where talking about that on our local radio I want to say a day or two ago as Nick Markakis opted out after he talked with Freeman about what hes going through. This whole thing is just crazy... I think it was Freeman's wife was describing what hes been dealing with since getting sick, she mentions hes the type of the guy that never gets sick with anything either.
Eco Posted July 7, 2020 Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Viva la FCB said: They where talking about that on our local radio I want to say a day or two ago as Nick Markakis opted out after he talked with Freeman about what hes going through. This whole thing is just crazy... I think it was Freeman's wife was describing what hes been dealing with since getting sick, she mentions hes the type of the guy that never gets sick with anything either. Yeah and I am not sure there is a more likable athlete in this city ahead of Freddie Freeman. People love him, and to see him going through this, and now the Mayor of Atlanta...I don't see the point of Atlanta United continuing to take part in such an idiotic tournament.
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted July 7, 2020 Subscriber Posted July 7, 2020 Cavallini just spoke ill paraphrase but basically he said something along of the lines of hes lost 2 family members to covid already and needs to stay home to be with his family durring this time. Just a mind boggling decision to be moving forward with this.
Eco Posted July 8, 2020 Posted July 8, 2020 And Atlanta arrived 2 days ago...so I guess we are committed.
Eco Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 Inter Miami score right after HT to go up on Orlando City 1-0
Eco Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 NYCFC and Philly are kicking off in an hour. Strange time for American sports to be played (9am), especially since it's the only match today in this pointless tournament, but oh well.
Eco Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 Just now, DeadLinesman said: Might try and tune in while I’m working.
Administrator Stan Posted July 9, 2020 Administrator Posted July 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: Might try and tune in while I’m working. 41 minutes ago, Eco said: Likewise. My first day back after 3 days off and I've planned to watch this even though it'll be probably be shit
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