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StevieDay1983 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 The MLS ratings are back this weekend for the second round of matches! Limited but they are back! Portland Timbers were the stand out performers last weekend with their 5-1 win over Minnesota United. It seems that Adrian Heath's experience at Orlando City will count for nothing. Welcome to big school, Minnesota! @vasilli07, Atlanta just letting you down last week but Toronto and Orlando ensuring you didn't lose out on their games. Portland also making easy work with your bet. What matches stand out for you this weekend? @Icongene, you were critical of NY Red Bulls last weekend. Reckon they will be defeated against Colorado Rapids? Are Rapids worth a DNB? @gogetta, keen to get your thoughts as always! Also interested to hear from those that got involved in the MLS chat last season including @Xcout, @clubgowi, and the legend that is @jamiedavies02! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasilli07 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Teams on my shortlist. I will do a longer writeup once I confirm the plays which I will be on. NE Revolution Toronto DNB NYC Atlanta DNB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icongene Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'll take Atlanta DnB here. Thought they were unlucky v Red Bulls and they recruited far better than Minnesota who were thrashed in their opener. They've a better manager with good tactical knowledge so I'll have look here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasilli07 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Toronto DNB @ 2.03(marathonbet) Toronto started the season with a draw at Real Salt Lake(RSL). You got to say that based on the balance of play, they probably deserve more than that. RSL got pk saving specialist Nick Rimando to thank for saving Giovinco pk. RSL were also forced to play defence for most of the game to contain the duo of Giovinco and Altidore. Philly played out to a scoreless draw at Vancouver in 1 of the most boring game in week 1. Chances were few and far between the 2 sides. I don't think Whitecaps actually trouble them too much and vice versa for Philly attack as well. Ever since Giovinco signed for Toronto, they have had Philly number. They are undefeated in their last 6 meetings, winning 5 of it. Giovinco also scored 4 times in the 6 games. Philly seems weaker in attack with the departure of Tranquillo Barnetta and his replacement Alejandro Bedoya is more of a box to box midfielder rather than a creator. Even though they signed ex USA defender Oguchi Oyewu to strengthen their defence, he could be a liability against a mobile and agile player like Giovinco. Based on last week performance and the quality that Toronto possesses, I like them to continue their good form against Philly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasilli07 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Atlanta United DNB 2.04(marathonbet) As expected, Minnesota suffered a loss in their debut in the MLS but they probably didn't expect they will make unwanted history by suffering the worst defeat for an expansion side. Minnesota defence is all over place. While they can argue they are playing against 1 of the top attacking side Portland Timbers but they have some experienced defenders like Vadim Demidov and Francisco Calvo(played in Norway and Costa Rica top flight respectively) so there should be no excuse for losing 5-1. Atlanta also suffered defeat as well. Their play was more encouraging though. They started abit nervously in the 1st 15-20 mins before settling down and finally taking the lead through Yamil Asad. They created some pretty good scoring chances and were all stopped by the brilliance of NYRB gk Luis Robles. Fatigue eventually set in as they concede 2 late goals to lose the game 2-1. Minnesota crowd will be up for this game as this is their 1st home game. Atlanta will need to pace their high tempo game and not get intimidated by the Minnesota crowd. If they can do that and not to be so wasteful with the chances that they get, I think they should be able to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setup Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 New York City - DC United BTTS - Yes @ 1.62 Both teams didn't score in their their first games as NYC lost to Orlando 1-0 away from home and DC held a 0-0 draw at home.Both teams are more then able to score as we can see based on last year's stats and will be eager to score their first goals in 2017. Previous meetings also supports this: Oct 16, 2016 DC 3 - 1 NYC Sep 2, 2016 NYC 3 - 2 DC May 9, 2016 DC 0 - 2 NYC Oct 3, 2015 DC 2 - 1 NYC Aug 14, 2015 NYC 3 - 1 DC Usually there are goals between these two hence my bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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