Something I always have to remind myself when it comes to sports: At the end of a season, it doesn’t matter how a game got into the “win” column—just that it did. Last night was a perfect example. God, that was u-g-l-y at times, particularly in the second half as the Revs (10-3-6, 36 points) started to run out of gas and Bruce Arena inexplicably failed to use three of his allotted subs (more on that in a second).
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New England vs. Orlando, Match 18: One La Pantera is better than a pride of Lions
Who knew a Designated Player Striker could not only start a game, not only register an assist, but start, get an assist, and score a goal! Gustavo Bou’s return to the starting lineup last week carried over to Saturday, and La Pantera sent a reminder to everyone that there are plenty of talented Argentines in MLS.
Continue reading “New England vs. Orlando, Match 18: One La Pantera is better than a pride of Lions”New England vs. Inter Miami, Match 17: Three points again, finally!
So it’s really funny, I had to work Saturday night so I missed almost the entire game live and instead followed via (hashtag)NERevs. I kid you not, I finally got the game on and witnessed this Farrell masterclass within the first 30 seconds. Soccer gods punish me for not watching!
But three points is three points, and with three goals scored before the penalty was given—I laughed when it happened because it was so absurd to witness—the Revs put a halt to a league winless streak that started back on May 13 against this hapless Inter Miami side.
Continue reading “New England vs. Inter Miami, Match 17: Three points again, finally!”New England at NYCFC, Match 16: I did other things today but still want to post something
Went and hung out with my kid at an asparagus festival in Hadley. No, I’m dead serious. There’s really a festival held specifically to celebrate asparagus. It was actually pretty fun. Since you’re asking, I had pierogis with asparagus in them and deep fried asparagus with this aioli dipping sauce that was pretty good. I’d suggest going next year if you are in the Western Massachusetts area. But in an effort to remain consistent, I have thoughts about the result without seeing the game.
Continue reading “New England at NYCFC, Match 16: I did other things today but still want to post something”New England at Atlanta, Match 15: You’re confused? I’m confused, bro
Um, what just happened? I had the emotions that all three of these guys are showing in this one moment, throughout the entirety of the match (and that guy in the blue recycled jersey will get his moment too) after a perplexing 3-3 draw with Atlanta United.
- First guy on left: The empty stare you give when thinking about how the Revs can no longer defend
- Middle guy: The soul-crushing realization that instead of watching your DPs connect in intricate and decisive ways, one can’t get off the bench instead of Jozy. Fucking. Altidore.
- Guy on right: Where was the tactical change to try and create any foothold in the game!?
- Bonus: Carles Gil when he scored the equalizer and got to do the “quiet down” celebration
A Whately Devil 