The U.S. Open Cup was great, but it also made MLS seem extra wonderful.
Major League Soccer 2012, Week 21: What We Learned
May 2, 2012; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Steven Lenhart (24) celebrates after his goal during the second half against D.C. United at Buck Shaw Stadium. San Jose won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE Drama, goals and all the usual complaining about officials filled a busy Week 21 in Major League Soccer.
The win didn’t come without drama, though, and as the week progressed, the rest of the league slate provided even more excitement as clubs make their push towards the playoffs.
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New England Revolution Vs. Montreal Impact, 2012 MLS: Sanna Nyassi’s Stunner Does It
Nyassi started the play by taking the ball 30 yards from his own goal. It was a nice tackle, but what is someone really supposed to do that far in his own half? Apparently take off at a blistering pace towards goal. That’s what Nyassi did and nobody from New England tried to stop him until he was 35 yards from goal on the other half of the field. He nutmegged the would-be defender, put the ball on his right foot and then let rip from 20 yards. It was a brilliant strike, right into the corner for the perfect end to a great play. The match may have been bad, bit Nyassi’s goal was incredible and it earned the Impact all three points.
Read Article >Chivas USA Vs. LA Galaxy: Final Score 4-0 Galaxy, Landon Donovan Sets Assists Record
As far as the hosts were concerned, their best player was their goalkeeper. In a 4-0 loss. Youch.
Read Article >San Jose Earthquakes Vs. Seattle Sounders, 2012 MLS: Steven Lenhart Does His Thing
FC Dallas Vs. Colorado Rapids, 2012 MLS: Fabian Castillo Leads FCD To Win
Sporting Kansas City Vs. DC United, 2012 MLS: Final Score, No Cup Hangover For Sporks In 2-1 Win
Kansas City continued to control the match until the final whistle, though they employed some hilariously bad time-wasting tactics in stoppage time, picking up a couple of yellow cards. In another time-wasting measure, they also gave young Barcelona product Oriol Rosell his first team debut, a 30-second run out at the end of the match.
Read Article >Vancouver Whitecaps Vs. Real Salt Lake, 2012 MLS: Caps Impress In 2-1 Win
New York Red Bulls Vs. Houston Dynamo, 2012 MLS: RBNY Wins, Moves Top Of East
Despite falling behind a goal, Houston still relied on the counterattack and once again, they had some success through Kandji. The striker continued to pester the New York defense and he almost equalized in the 71st minute, but his shot hit the post.
Read Article >MLS 2012, Week 21 Preview And Fixtures: U.S. Open Cup Hangover Is A Wonderful Thing
July 21, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chivas USA forward Ryan Smith (22) and Los Angeles Galaxy defender Bryan Gaul (35) battle for the ball during the first half of the game at the Home Depot Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE The U.S. Open Cup final was the best thing that could have happened for MLS this weekend. It was a dramatic match that got people talking and the quality of play was so low that everyone can’t wait to see really difficult things like passing the ball five yards to someone in a similarly colored shirt. I want my, I want my, I want my MLS.
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