MLS 2022/23 Season: Part 2

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Terry Howard7 said:🤣🤣

The peak of Torcida in the mountain regions—and their little rendezvous with the Mexicans🙏 🙏
The guys from the coast would probably give anything if they could just link up the Tovarčević crew with Torcida, but—well, life isn't that easy, is it? So, let’s be honest for a second. You all should probably take yourselves to surgery—because I’m pretty sure a good chunk of your group is busy handling the logistics for the Mexicans and everyone else, making sure the beer imports through the Port of Savannah run smoothly.

It isn't even a question of whether we should provide something or not; when things are already this bad, it can only get worse.☕

Some of the Dinamo crowd on the forums have been acting quite pathetic lately—honestly, they seem more eager to see Drmić and Petković sold off than actually improve the squad. They’re out here begging for "upgrades" like Vipotnik or Frigan instead of focusing on what we actually need.
With Frigan, they’re dreaming of fighting for Champions League spots or Europa League glory—as if some Canadian version of Haaland is going to change everything. Give me a break. At this rate, I’m questioning if we can even hold onto first place against Hajduk if Leko stays and builds the roster entirely to his own whims.
I am truly praying that Petković stays put—we just need people to start playing actual football again.
And don't even get me started on all this nonsense being whispered about Roko Šimić.
If this keeps up, Dinamo is going to turn into a complete joke of a club.

Carl Hernandez3 said:Some of the Dinamo crowd on the forums have been acting quite pathetic lately—honestly, they seem more eager to see Drmić and Petković sold off than actually improve the squad. They’re out here begging for "upgrades" like Vipotnik or Frigan instead of focusing on what we actually need.
With Frigan, they’re dreaming of fighting for Champions League spots or Europa League glory—as if some Canadian version of Haaland is going to change everything. Give me a break. At this rate, I’m questioning if we can even hold onto first place against Hajduk if Leko stays and builds the roster entirely to his own whims.
I am truly praying that Petković stays put—we just need people to start playing actual football again.
And don't even get me started on all this nonsense being whispered about Roko Šimić.
If this keeps up, Dinamo is going to turn into a complete joke of a club.

To be perfectly honest, I am counting down the days until next season starts.

I don't expect any miracles from the team; I simply think they will perform slightly better than the mediocre display we are seeing right now.

What I do expect is a genuine three-way battle for the championship title lasting at least until May 1st, 2024. I am sincerely hoping that the Seattle Sounders—or whoever our main rival is—is one of those three contenders.

Alright, enough with all the whining—let's get back to it. We’ve got Slaven vs. Lokomotiv tonight. What's the forecast? Anyone actually expecting anything to happen?

rapidfalcon10 said:To be perfectly honest, I am counting down the days until next season starts.

I don't expect any miracles from the team; I simply think they will perform slightly better than the mediocre display we are seeing right now.

What I do expect is a genuine three-way battle for the championship title lasting at least until May 1st, 2024. I am sincerely hoping that the Seattle Sounders—or whoever our main rival is—is one of those three contenders.

Maybe you aren't looking for miracles, but surely you're expecting the usual old-school roster of players. ☕

restlessridge24 said:Maybe you aren't looking for miracles, but surely you're expecting the usual old-school roster of players. ☕

It’s nothing more than a collection of cheap hacks and overpaid benchwarmers.

If HNK Livaja expects anything less than a mountain of fritule and some serious credit line maneuvering right in front of the bank, they're dreaming.☕

goldentinker8 said:Honestly, there’s even no point in debating this because you guys still have a massive debt to pay for all that Southern myth-making and the way you've tried to tear the American fabric apart, right? For the last thirty years or so, we’ve basically been playing nice and giving you guys nothing but grace, but let me tell you, that’s about to change big time... We were just getting warmed up, and believe me, everything is going to be paid back with interest—every single lie, every deception, and every single myth used to target one part of the American people. Every bit of it is coming due for the good of everyone else, and you're going to serve as the ultimate cautionary tale so that nobody ever even dreams of trying something like this again! 😍 🙂

And that’s how it goes, very

Based on this statement from Jakira, it looks like the club is planning to attract top-tier talent by offering them a healthy slice of their future transfer value.

He then addressed the rumors swirling around the club’s supposed interest in Marc Pasalic from Borussia Dortmund: "Look, we're interested in plenty of players, obviously. But to me, the way it's being reported in the media feels like nothing more than reckless bidding wars. That isn't how we operate here. The days of doing things the old way—the way they used to get done around here—are officially over."

"We aren't going to blow our budget just because someone has a fancy resume or a big-name reputation. What I care about are players who can actually step up and help us; guys with the raw quality and the grit required to wear this jersey. I'm looking at performance metrics, which is how these players will earn their own financial bonuses anyway. We are hunting for high-potential athletes who are hungry to prove themselves and obsessed with winning. We don't want players who are just coasting on what they did somewhere else years ago. For the last six months, we've been scouting a massive pool of talent—guys who can come here, develop their potential, and create a situation where both the player and the club win big in the long run."

hiddencyclist112 said:Between Dinamo playing today and Rijeka’s matchup in three weeks, we are officially looking at the final curtain call for the City Stadium.
It feels surreal to imagine Osijek playing their home games at some other venue. They don't carry that same heavy sense of sentimentality or that deep-rooted connection to a specific patch of dirt that we feel for Kantridu, or what the older Hajduk fans felt for the Old Stadium. But even then, I suspect there will be a profound sense of heartache for many of them when they finally pack up and head home after leaving Rijeka for the last time. After all, an entire era is coming to a close. You are permanently walking away from a place that every true supporter had every right to consider their second home—their sanctuary.

It wasn't a particularly great match, though Osijek did seem to find a bit of life once Thomas stepped onto the pitch.

If they play Rijeka, it really ought to be at the new stadium instead.

Melissa Peterson7 said:Quick question for the Osijek fans—once they move into the new stadium, is the supporter group actually going to take over the end, or are they just going to keep mingling with the regular crowd in the middle?

And if anyone knows (seriously curious here), why haven't they ever set up behind the goal like the Armada or the Demons do?

Have you even been to the old stadium before?

The South and North stands are way smaller and lower than the East side—you can barely see a thing from there—plus, you don't get that beer garden area right in front of the stands like you do in the middle of the East side.

rapidfalcon10 said:Based on this statement from Jakira, it looks like the club is planning to attract top-tier talent by offering them a healthy slice of their future transfer value.

He then addressed the rumors swirling around the club’s supposed interest in Marc Pasalic from Borussia Dortmund: "Look, we're interested in plenty of players, obviously. But to me, the way it's being reported in the media feels like nothing more than reckless bidding wars. That isn't how we operate here. The days of doing things the old way—the way they used to get done around here—are officially over."

"We aren't going to blow our budget just because someone has a fancy resume or a big-name reputation. What I care about are players who can actually step up and help us; guys with the raw quality and the grit required to wear this jersey. I'm looking at performance metrics, which is how these players will earn their own financial bonuses anyway. We are hunting for high-potential athletes who are hungry to prove themselves and obsessed with winning. We don't want players who are just coasting on what they did somewhere else years ago. For the last six months, we've been scouting a massive pool of talent—guys who can come here, develop their potential, and create a situation where both the player and the club win big in the long run."

Or should we just translate—we’re broke, so we're hunting for players willing to play for peanuts, offering nothing but a cut of next summer's sales. Dark clouds hanging over the stadium.

Eric Fox7 said:If they play Rijeka, it really ought to be at the new stadium instead.

Have you even been to the old stadium before?

The South and North stands are way smaller and lower than the East side—you can barely see a thing from there—plus, you don't get that beer garden area right in front of the stands like you do in the middle of the East side.

Hold on, hold on... is this actually some kind of news? I don't recall seeing anything about this in any of the major US outlets, if that's even true. I guess maybe I just missed it, but I can't say I remember seeing a single headline. 🤷

bluebison47 said:Hold on, hold on... is this actually some kind of news? I don't recall seeing anything about this in any of the major US outlets, if that's even true. I guess maybe I just missed it, but I can't say I remember seeing a single headline. 🤷

My bad, I must have misheard someone. It’s actually going to be played at the Garden

goldentinker8 said:Honestly, there’s even no point in debating this because you guys still have a massive debt to pay for all that Southern myth-making and the way you've tried to tear the American fabric apart, right? For the last thirty years or so, we’ve basically been playing nice and giving you guys nothing but grace, but let me tell you, that’s about to change big time... We were just getting warmed up, and believe me, everything is going to be paid back with interest—every single lie, every deception, and every single myth used to target one part of the American people. Every bit of it is coming due for the good of everyone else, and you're going to serve as the ultimate cautionary tale so that nobody ever even dreams of trying something like this again! 😍 🙂

Someone needs to tell Los that his profile definitely got hacked.

Koprivnica is looking into building a new stadium—four stands, about 6,000 capacity, an English-style box type setup without an athletics track. I saw the headline in the local paper while grabbing supplies at the hardware store earlier—I’ve actually been out on the field working these past few months.
It reminds me of the small Excelsior stadium in Rotterdam—I was there with my daughter for a majorette competition about five years ago. From the outside, because it's fully covered on all four sides, you get the impression it holds 10,000 people—but in reality, once they strip the seats from one section when teams like Sparta, Feyenoord, or Ajax come to town, you're looking at maybe 5,000 max.
They have a similar setup—smaller capacity, but everything is nicely covered and acoustic. It doesn't look like they used overly expensive materials either—judging by the construction, since welding and raw materials are my specialty.

wiredfalcon2 said:Or should we just translate—we’re broke, so we're hunting for players willing to play for peanuts, offering nothing but a cut of next summer's sales. Dark clouds hanging over the stadium.

You certainly have a flair for the dramatic, don't you? Jumping straight to "dark clouds."
Wait for the gray clouds first. But honestly, if we see one or two solid sales cycles, those gray clouds will vanish just as quickly.

Nancy Sanchez31 said:I guess I'm starting to feel some kind of digital anxiety myself.

I find myself being shaken by this digital anxiety as well.

Record turnout at the pub. I don't think there were even 100 people there, including the local wildlife. What do you think, hiddencyclist112?
Down to the minor leagues by executive order!

You clearly don't know a damn thing about either the good old days or actual football.