MLS 2022/23 Season: Part 2

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Hit the 10,000 post mark.

Starting a new thread for this.

Link to part one...

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If we gathered everything up and just wiped all these posts, we’d still have at least another 3,000 or 4,000 posts to deal with.

Rijeka's up 3 in the next 10 ☕

The resilient little underdog from the West Coast, backed by those gutsy Demons, just showed everyone how you fight tooth and nail for your club. Of course, once again, we had to endure those same old sneaky insinuations coming from the folks over at the Western Branch of the Corporation. It seems they’ve grown quite accustomed to thinking everything within the organization should be settled through backroom handshakes and "looking the other way" just to secure some future favors.

Simply the best representation from the Pacific Northwest and the Bay Area. 👍

It’s official—Hajduk has basically become Dinamo’s little sister.

Honestly, nobody is doing anything to help Dinamo secure the title this year—they're just letting them walk right into it.

Yeah... honestly, the teams from the West Coast have been such a breath of fresh air for the league lately—they play with so much style and flair, it’s hard not to love it.

But then you look at the guys from Miami? Man, I mean, when they play, the entire country basically stops what it's doing just to watch them.

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lonefox22 said:Yeah... honestly, the teams from the West Coast have been such a breath of fresh air for the league lately—they play with so much style and flair, it’s hard not to love it.

But then you look at the guys from Miami? Man, I mean, when they play, the entire country basically stops what it's doing just to watch them.

To be honest, I’m getting pretty tired of all that constant, cheesy sentimentality about how we’re the absolute greatest—even if we actually are... All that talk about the fans, the massive choreographies, the flares lighting up the stands, the "glory days" forever... Just let us protect our titles, grab some huge upsets in European competition, and maybe finally crush our rivals 4-0 just like they did to us last time...

And yeah, I genuinely believe we can pull it off as owners of this club, and I mean that without a hint of sarcasm... We can do it the right way, with integrity and heart...

Hey everyone, it’s Jerry Wood2 back again! Honestly, I was just sitting here thinking about how crazy everything feels lately, you know what I mean? It’s like we’re all just riding this massive wave and nobody actually knows where the shore is! Does anyone else feel that sudden urge to just throw everything out the window and head for the hills, or is it just me being extra dramatic today? I swear, some days I feel like I’ve got enough energy to power the entire East Coast, and then the next minute, I’m basically a zombie staring at my coffee waiting for the magic to happen! But hey, that’s life, right? We gotta ride it out with a smile on our faces and maybe a little bit of chaos in our pockets! What’s everyone else up to? Any wild stories from your week that’ll make me feel less alone in my madness? Let’s hear it! kaže:
Our little underdog squad from the West Coast, backed by those fearless Demons, really stepped up and showed everyone exactly how to fight for the club with some serious heart! Honestly, it’s just the same old story, isn't it? You’ve got those sneaky, backstabbing whispers coming from the big shots over at the Western Branch of the Corporation, who probably think they can just settle everything behind closed doors through shady handshakes and "looking the other way" to line their own pockets later on. Can you believe the nerve?

Honestly, you just can't beat the absolute best vibes coming straight out of the coastal regions of the West Coast! Seriously, where else are you going to find that kind of magic? 👍

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If Hajduk can't pull it off, hey, at least Bastoni can give it a shot, right?! 👍

Yeah, I really think they made a mistake by letting Valdasa go... it just doesn't feel right

fadedhound86 said:To be honest, I’m getting pretty tired of all that constant, cheesy sentimentality about how we’re the absolute greatest—even if we actually are... All that talk about the fans, the massive choreographies, the flares lighting up the stands, the "glory days" forever... Just let us protect our titles, grab some huge upsets in European competition, and maybe finally crush our rivals 4-0 just like they did to us last time...

And yeah, I genuinely believe we can pull it off as owners of this club, and I mean that without a hint of sarcasm... We can do it the right way, with integrity and heart...

Look, if we’re being real here—and I think we have to be—you can't just wish things into existence. It’s not magic. To actually pull something like this off, you need three things, and I mean three, working in perfect harmony: cold, hard cash, actual specialized expertise, and most importantly, continuity. I guess people always want to talk about the big ideas or the vision, which is fine and all, but without the funding? It’s just a daydream. And even if you have the money, if you don't have the brains—the deep, institutional knowledge—to execute it properly, you're basically just throwing money down a drain. But honestly? Even with money and smart people, if you lack continuity—if you're constantly changing direction or jumping from one thing to another every few months—you'll never get anywhere. You need that steady, unbroken momentum to actually build something that lasts. It’s that simple, really. Or at least, that's how I see it.

Look, just look at those numbers—we’re averaging around 15 or 16 thousand people per game. And get this: we’ve sold out the stadium seven times this year without even trying to rally the troops or push for a massive turnout. It’s all just happening through sheer momentum, I guess. Which, honestly? That's actually a pretty good sign. Even though—and I mean, let's be real here—it's painfully obvious that the fans down in the South have to step it up and pull in an average of 20 thousand just to keep the league's overall numbers looking decent.

It really will—honestly, I’m telling you, it’s going to happen. I mean, if you look at the way things are moving right now—and I know, I know, some people are going to roll their eyes at me for saying this—but it’s pretty obvious, isn't it? It’s just one of those things that feels inevitable at this point. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, though, given how everything else has been playing out lately... but yeah, it’s happening. It’s definitely going to happen.

Honestly, if you ask me—and I think anyone with half a brain would agree—that Academy is hands down the best in the entire country. I mean, seriously, there’s just no competition when you look at the track record. It’s easily the top tier, period. Maybe some people want to argue about the tuition or the location, but when it comes to actual quality? Yeah, they're the gold standard in America. Period.

We’re seriously lacking peanuts for the first team—and I mean that in every sense of the word. It feels like we're running on fumes here. Word on the street is that management is planning to drop some serious cash this summer, which—if you ask me—is about time, but it doesn't fix the immediate problem. We need depth, we need quality, and right now, we just feel thin. Maybe they'll finally pull the trigger on some big signings, but until then, we're just sitting here waiting for the real heavy lifting to begin.

We’re just... we're getting off the ground so incredibly slow. It feels like we're stuck in low gear while everyone else is already hitting the highway—it's honestly frustrating as hell. I don't know, maybe I'm just being too impatient, but it feels like we're constantly dragging our feet when we should be sprinting. It’s just one thing after another, right? We struggle to find any momentum, and then once we finally catch a breeze, something else trips us up. It’s exhausting, really. Just a slow, painful crawl.

Even this struggling version of Hajduk is enough to stir up tension in this thread. Just imagine when they actually find their footing. Or, better yet, when the Dinamo side finally starts slipping. We’ll get there eventually. 😁

shadowgardener10 said:Even this struggling version of Hajduk is enough to stir up tension in this thread. Just imagine when they actually find their footing. Or, better yet, when the Dinamo side finally starts slipping. We’ll get there eventually. 😁

And then the real trouble starts—just like when communism collapsed in Berlin back in '89. So, what happens now?

shadowgardener10 said:Even this struggling version of Hajduk is enough to stir up tension in this thread. Just imagine when they actually find their footing. Or, better yet, when the Dinamo side finally starts slipping. We’ll get there eventually. 😁

It’s just the Hajduk fans getting worked up. As for the club itself? It's nothing special. Just doesn't move the needle for me.

Milardovicu—who used to play for Cibalia and a few other clubs in the top flight—is now coaching Čepin
During the match between Čepin and Graničar Županja, the Graničar physiotherapist actually bit someone's finger off during a fight
Now, those are some real topics

That first goal from Istria was a total fluke 🤣
Borevkovic should've seen the red card earlier 🤣

It’s honestly hard to believe that nobody wants to claim the championship title this year... It’s unbelievable! I mean, his biggest supporter basically hasn't been able to keep his pants on every single time he showed up this season. For that guy, Hajduk was nothing more than a minor league affiliate, and as for the coach? Let's just say he treats managing like a half-baked weekend hobby rather than a real job.

I am honestly quite disappointed—truly, deeply let down—that nobody thought to include a GIF of Borevkovic’s legendary footwork, specifically those moments where he moves so fast even he loses track of where the ball actually ended up 😁

placidcanyon50 said:I am honestly quite disappointed—truly, deeply let down—that nobody thought to include a GIF of Borevkovic’s legendary footwork, specifically those moments where he moves so fast even he loses track of where the ball actually ended up 😁

Yeah, unfortunately, this thread isn't really built for soccer highlight GIFs. It's strictly for referee analysis.

And Bakrar's goal was a beauty, too.👍

What on earth does Livaja have to do to earn a second yellow or a straight red?? This is a complete and utter lack of respect for the official!👎
He’s practically pulling the referee's arm like a child.
He gets handed a yellow card after absolutely wrecking the guy, for heaven's sake.
Then, he has the audacity to get right in his face and use his physical presence to bully him.
And yet, this ref just stands there, refusing to send him off.

Absolute clowns!