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Arsenal is going to wreck the MLS Allstars

Posted on 7/18/16 at 9:48 am
Posted by cwil177
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 9:48 am
And here is why:

MLS fans were responsible for naming the first 10 players that will play against Arsenal, while the final starting selection was made through the AT&T/EA SPORTS “More Than a Vote” Challenge. David Villa won the contest after receiving the most votes through FIFA 16.

Here’s a full list of the MLS roster (* denotes match starter):

GOALKEEPER (2): *Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union), David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes)

DEFENDERS (8): *Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), *Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact), *Keegan Rosenberry (Philadelphia Union), Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire), Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps), Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution), Liam Ridgewell (Portland Timbers), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United)

MIDFIELDERS (10): *Kaká (Orlando City SC), *Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers), *Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC), *Giovani dos Santos (LA Galaxy), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids), Mauro Diaz (FC Dallas), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew), Sacha Kljestan (New York Red Bulls), Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact)

FORWARDS (6): *Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact), *Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC), *David Villa (New York City FC), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes), Cyle Larin (Orlando City SC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders)

I'm sure anyone with half a brain can see the problem with playing a 3-4-3 with two centerbacks and a RB, 3 #10s (two of whom never defend) and Pirlo in midfield, no defensive midfielders, and three #9s up top (meaning two will be pushed to the wings).

I like that MLS is trying to include the fans in this one, but having them select the entire starting lineup was a mistake. Maybe they should have selected two starters at defense, midfield, and forward and then have the coach fill out the rest of the starting lineup.

What does the SB think?
Posted by STB
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 9:50 am to
Who cares?
Posted by PeepleHeppinBidness
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 9:51 am to
quote:

I'm sure anyone with half a brain can see the problem with playing a 3-4-3 with two centerbacks and a RB, 3 #10s (two of whom never defend) and Pirlo in midfield, no defensive midfielders, and three #9s up top (meaning two will be pushed to the wings).


Evidences the soccer IQ of fans who voted
Posted by JohnZeroQ
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 9:55 am to
Happens every year it seems.

Just will be happy to watch all the players.
Posted by mynamebowl
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 9:56 am to
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Evidences the soccer IQ of fans who voted


Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:01 am to
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Arsenal is going to wreck the MLS Allstars


Pride cometh before the fall. (gestures towards West London)

ETA: Seriously, though, that lineup is rough. But that's what happens when you let a popularity contest pick the entire thing. This isn't like baseball.
This post was edited on 7/18/16 at 10:03 am
Posted by cwil177
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:02 am to
I also wonder if this is a result of the way the vote was set up. If they asked people to pick their favorite players to start it's not surprising that more attacking players got the most votes.
Posted by PeepleHeppinBidness
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:08 am to
I didn't mean it like that but can see how it came off as a little pretentious. Just meant these polls are usually the result of of people voting for their favorite players. A lot of the time people just vote for some incentive or giveaway at a game - like a free t-shirt or foam finger. Not really concerned with whether it all shapes into a viable formation or not.
This post was edited on 7/18/16 at 10:10 am
Posted by Sheep
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:13 am to
Sit Pirlo (and/or Kaka) in front of the defense. David Villa and Giovinco spend plenty of time in the wide channels.

They can play somewhat convincingly.
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:20 am to
quote:

Arsenal is going to wreck the MLS Allstars by cwil177
quote:

And here is why:


all they have to do is take this friendly serious.
Posted by Lordofwrath88
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 10:39 am to
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But that's what happens when you let a popularity contest pick the entire thing.



That's be reserved for trivial matters, like who runs the country.
This post was edited on 7/18/16 at 10:39 am
Posted by mizslu314
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Member since Sep 2013
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 11:12 am to
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Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)
David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes)
Laurent Ciman (Montreal Impact)
Keegan Rosenberry (Philadelphia Union)
Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire)
Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution)
Mauro Diaz (FC Dallas)
Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew)
Sacha Kljestan (New York Red Bulls)
Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact)
Cyle Larin (Orlando City SC)


Ive never heard of any of them.
This post was edited on 7/18/16 at 11:13 am
Posted by mynamebowl
Houston
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 11:23 am to
quote:

I didn't mean it like that but can see how it came off as a little pretentious.


Posted by JohnZeroQ
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 11:27 am to
weak bro
Posted by GeauxTigers2020
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 11:29 am to
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This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 11:19 am
Posted by Vicks Kennel Club
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 12:04 pm to
The MLS All-Stars have beaten the Champions of Europe. A shite side like Arsenal who is content to lose in the round of 16 each year will get crushed.
Posted by oauron
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Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 1:53 pm to
Then you don't watch MLS. Especially Ciman and Blake, both of whom are excellent.
Posted by WarSlamEagle
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 2:10 pm to
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mizslu314

Posted by LuckyTiger
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 2:30 pm to
Idk anything about this so I could be wrong but this makes it sound that the manager can do whatever he wants:
quote:

The gameday roster, as selected by All-Star and San Jose Earthquakes head coach Dominic Kinnear, is made up of 26 players, 24 of which were selected by Kinnear while taking into consideration the Fan XI and player voting, plus Mauro Diaz and Kyle Beckerman, the Commissioner's two picks. All of the Fan XI selections – highlighted by reigning MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco, US international midfielder Darlington Nagbe and world-class stars such as Kaká and Didier Drogba – were included on the gameday roster.

Sounds like the fan choices may not start?
Posted by Cocotheape
Member since Aug 2015
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Posted on 7/18/16 at 2:55 pm to
"a good team in one of the better leagues in the world will beat a hastily thrown together squad of less quality players," he explained for no particular reason
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