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| Not Mike Petke |
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5 | 4.95% |
| Michel's Stupid Haircut |
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3 | 2.97% |
| A Very Angry Danish Guy |
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7 | 6.93% |
| Some Dudes in Hardhats in a B-Boy Pose |
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12 | 11.88% |
| Nat Borchers' Beard |
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17 | 16.83% |
| Sigi Schmid's Beer Belly |
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20 | 19.80% |
| A Team Effort Because There Are 11 Pla....Just Kidding, Didier Drogba |
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5 | 4.95% |
| The Racoons That Live in RFK Stadium |
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8 | 7.92% |
| Midseason Acquisitions Stealing Time from Talented Youngsters |
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4 | 3.96% |
| Mexico's Favorite American, San Zusi |
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2 | 1.98% |
| gently caress Charlie Davies |
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8 | 7.92% |
| Sebastian Giovinco...Wait, Can He Even Wrap His Arms Around That Thing? |
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10 | 9.90% |
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Just one month and change left of Calvinball, where does the time go? You're here for one of three reasons: 1. You are a fan of the 60% of the teams that made the playoffs this year. Go <TEAM NAME>! Death to the Galaxy! (If you're a Galaxy fan...well, it's too late for you). 2. You are a fan of one of the 40% of teams that didn't make it and are here to hate-watch and soak up the tears of the losers. Fire fans even have the benefit of a wooden spoon to collect all those tears in!  3. You saw the word "playoffs" in the thread title and thought that must be some sort of mistake for TRP. If you are in group #3, here's why you're a loving terrible human being:
PLAYOFF BRACKET  A quick refresher on the playoff format since it changed again (thanks Garbama): Participants Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Knockout Round (Oct 28/29) #5 New England Revolution (1) at #4 DC United (2) #5 LA Galaxy (2) at #4 Seattle Sounders (3) #6 Toronto FC (3) at #3 Montreal Impact (3) #6 Sporting KC (2) at #3 Portland Timbers (2) (Portland wins in PKs 7 to 6 because no one on KC could loving finish) In each conference, the #3/#4 seed will host the #6/#5 seed for a one game playoff, to take place this Wednesday/Thursday. Standard knockout game format applies (if tied at regulation, play two 15 minute halves, no golden goal; if still tied, PKs). See, we're not total savages here. Conference Semi-Finals (Nov 1 and 8) and Finals (Nov 22 and 29) Semi Finals #1 New York Red Bulls vs. #4 DC United (New York advances 2-0 on aggregate) #2 Columbus Crew vs. #3 Montreal Impact (Columbus advances 4-3 on aggregate) #1 FC Dallas vs. #4 Seattle Sounders (Dallas advances 3-3, 1-1 on away goals, 4-2 on PKs) #2 Vancouver Whitecaps vs. #3 Portland Timbers (Portland advances 2-0 on aggregate) Finals #1 New York Red Bulls vs. #2 Columbus Crew (Columbus wins series 2-1 on aggregate) #1 FC Dallas vs. #3 Portland Timbers (Portland wins series 5-3 on aggregate) After the knockout round the playoff field is re-seeded. The #1 seed will take on the lower seeded knockout winner, the #2 takes on the higher seeded knockout winner. The winners of those two contests will face each other in the conference finals, the winner going to the MLS cup match. These two rounds are home-and-home affairs, with the lower seed hosting first. If after 180' teams are tied on total goals, tiebreaker of away goals is used. If still a tie, then 30' ET followed by PKs if necessary. MLS Cup (Dec 6, 4PM EST/1PM PST) - Portland Timbers at Columbus Crew Just like it's always been, East vs. West (just ignore 2001 and 2008-10). Single game, hosted by whichever team was highest in the Supporter's Shield standings, which would be:
Huh, just realized that #1-#12 of the SS standings are the 12 playoff teams. Hard to argue that one of these teams doesn't belong...at least in that regard. So, about the football lines... Oh you goddamn bast- yes, this is something we will have to deal with. 3 teams share their stadiums with NFL/CFL teams (assuming I didn't miss any). As such, we could be seeing a lot of extra lines on the field. It sucks, but your bitching isn't going to do anything about it. Complaints will be directed towards: Seattle Sounders - I put this one last because...boy howdy. There's no problem between now and the semifinals. But for the conference finals...both dates are on Sunday. The Seahawks have home games on those Sundays. Expect some frantic rescheduling (and football lines) if it gets to that. Way to go whoever the hell coordinates those team' schedules with the stadium. Is there anything else I should know about these playoffs? gently caress the Galaxy, insha'allah. (WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO) Alright guys, start your bitching/convincing people that your non-Galaxy team is the one people should root for. Any references to Audi seen above were ninja'd in by the MLS' Sponsorship Enforcement Squad. They've gotten to Lowtax, those bastards! whypick1 fucked around with this message at 11:33 on Dec 4, 2015 |
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Oct 26, 2015 21:17
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whypick1 posted:Seattle Sounders - I put this one last because...boy howdy. There's no problem between now and the semifinals. But after...so, November 22, 29 and December 6 are all Sundays. The Seahawks have home games on all 3 of those dates. Expect some frantic rescheduling (and football lines) if it gets to that. Way to go whoever the hell coordinates those team' schedules with the stadium. Seahawks are on the road on the 6th, so that one won't be a conflict. But the 22nd/29th of November is going to cause a huge problem (assuming the Sounders don't choke again).
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Oct 26, 2015 22:38
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I don't know what you're talking about 
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Oct 26, 2015 22:45
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Rooting for Portland so african aids cum can think long and hard about demanding Porter out.
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Oct 26, 2015 22:46
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Using the "number of cool and good players that I like" advanced stat, I predict DC will win the east and Vancouver the west.
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Oct 26, 2015 23:11
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SeaTard posted:(assuming the Sounders don't choke again). Both teams can't lose, so I think we're due for a first round exit. As long as you assholes and NY don't win the Cup. I hope Dallas wins just to gently caress with the rest of you. Nah, wait. Better yet, Toronto. I want them to win because I hate everything.
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Oct 26, 2015 23:16
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Sigi gets the cup, retires for his health, Kreis becomes Sounders coach, and the thousand years of rave green supremacy begins.
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Oct 26, 2015 23:27
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Wholly approve of the vote option for my team, the New England Revolution.
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Oct 26, 2015 23:37
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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq_TmC0egCo
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Oct 26, 2015 23:46
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B.B. Rodriguez posted:Nah, wait. Better yet, Toronto. I want them to win because I hate everything. same
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Oct 26, 2015 23:54
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I want Montreal to win if the Timbers don't just to see what Oduro does with his hair
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Oct 27, 2015 00:42
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I want Seattle to win if LA doesn't so they can have their MLS Cup be held by a life size Masterchief replica.
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Oct 27, 2015 00:53
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Welp, guess I can stop my effort post. Unless y'all want some team breakdowns if the only games you watch is your own teams.
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Oct 27, 2015 01:09
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I've waited 8 long years to lose in a knockout round. I'm so loving pumped! 
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Oct 27, 2015 01:13
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Your Boy Fancy posted:Welp, guess I can stop my effort post. Team breakdowns and Fancy rear end Posts are always appreciated good sir.
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Oct 27, 2015 01:14
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Seattle Sounders are going to win the world cup.
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Oct 27, 2015 01:30
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Your Boy Fancy posted:Welp, guess I can stop my effort post. *Fartzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*
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Oct 27, 2015 01:34
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Shrapnig posted:*Fartzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz* You only watch your own team, because you are Satan.
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Oct 27, 2015 01:44
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DR AIDS posted:Seattle Sounders are going to win the world cup. We are going to Brazil! We are going to Brazil! To die of dysentery like our crew team. Figuratively for us, literally for them.
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Oct 27, 2015 02:43
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Please make post Fancy.
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Oct 27, 2015 03:31
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here's my lengthy effort-laden breakdown of teams in the playoffs (also of teams not in the playoffs): gently caress every team but my team t  t
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Oct 27, 2015 04:25
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DC is going to lose right away, you heard it here first
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Oct 27, 2015 04:26
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also just play this ad nauseam during the cup ceremony when the team you hate the most hoists that mammoth metallic motherfucker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j60l_BbQHJY
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Oct 27, 2015 04:41
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Please win FC Dallas. It would be nice.
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Oct 27, 2015 08:28
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Fucitol posted:also just play this ad nauseam during the cup ceremony when the team you hate the most hoists that mammoth metallic motherfucker: Well you heard him: back to back to back  The game's a day and a half off and I'm already fretting about it LA is in no condition for this 
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Oct 27, 2015 08:33
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Your Boy Fancy posted:Welp, guess I can stop my effort post. Besides, your biggest effort will be for your own team game, which coincides nicely with mine! (go charlie davies) ((score a hat trick))
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Oct 27, 2015 14:08
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Baldomero Toledo announced as referee for the Montreal - Toronto game.
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Oct 27, 2015 15:47
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PK loving SUBBAN posted:Baldomero Toledo announced as referee for the Montreal - Toronto game. I can't wait to see Giovinco score 14 goals against a 5 man Montreal.
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Oct 27, 2015 16:08
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PK loving SUBBAN posted:Baldomero Toledo announced as referee for the Montreal - Toronto game. 
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Oct 27, 2015 16:33
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SeaTard posted:I can't wait to see Giovinco score 14 goals against a 5 man Montreal. He's no Redcardo Salazar
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Oct 27, 2015 17:00
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SeaTard posted:I can't wait to see Giovinco score -2 goals against a 12 man Montreal.
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Oct 27, 2015 17:09
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Sounders gonna win the Super Bowl!
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Oct 27, 2015 17:15
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If the Revs beat DC by a last minute Charlie Davies goal then I will riot.
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Oct 27, 2015 19:14
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Fox Soccer did a silly thing: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153396534322946&fref=nf Though I resent the implication, I do conclude that saying Sounders fans and Timbers fans are exactly the same is the best way to piss off both groups of fans.
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Oct 27, 2015 19:51
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Yeah honestly that was p funny. Also funny: the revs at the beginning. 6th time's the charm?
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Oct 27, 2015 19:54
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silvergoose posted:Yeah honestly that was p funny. Glad to see that Kick TV has been a platform for launching women pundit careers. Wonder where producer Ben's mom went? Obviously porn.
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Oct 27, 2015 20:40
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I was gonna write a thing and then I had a car accident while knocking on the doors of little old ladies so just pretend I wrote two thousand words about DC winning once everyone thinks they're poo poo, because they're fueled solely by low expectations and fighting spirit. Montreal is going to win the East, Dallas the West, and the final will draw ten people viewing ironically
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Oct 28, 2015 21:18
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Tonight is the night when either Seattle or LA are out of the playoffs. I think more sports leagues should start playoff season with a ritual bloodbath like this.
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Oct 28, 2015 21:47
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It's just too bad both couldn't go out.
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Oct 28, 2015 21:51
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Shrapnig posted:It's just too bad both couldn't go out. So you're rooting for the meteor I take it?
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