re: MLS PLAYOFFS: Conf Finals 2nd Legs | HOU v DCU 3 PM NBCSN | SEA v LAG 8 PM ESPN

WHATTHEHECK

There's no intent, but that gets called all the time.

Seattle really can't argue that one. It hit one arm, and then hit the other which was inexplicably raised up like he was very poorly hailing a cab in the area.

When I played, I was always taught to never let your arms up high in the box as a defender.

Happy for my boys, bur bad luck for SEA.

someone make a GIF of that Montero dive. how in the hell was that not a card?

I would like to see a bunch of yellows and reds pleaseeee

From the Laws of the Game (also applies to penalties)

A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following three offences:
• holds an opponent
• spits at an opponent
• handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area)

So much of it is up to the referee, and that's what sucks about the rule. How can you determine intent?

I keep reminding myself that City-QPR did happen, anything is possible.

Agreed.

I don't like super soft fouls inside or outside the box. However, consistency across all parts of the field is most important.