A day after the Columbus Crew became the latest MLS team to fall to Mexican opposition in Mexico (and fall victim to questionable officiating), Real Salt Lake will look to become the first team in league history to win an official match on Mexican soil when it faces Cruz Azul tonight (8pm, Fox Soccer Channel).
Real Salt Lake opened its CONCACAF Champions League group stage campaign with a victory against Arabe Unido, but today's match at Estadio Azul will provide a much tougher test. There is also the history of Mexican dominance over MLS (with Mexican clubs holding an 18-0-2 record at home against MLS team).
Tonight features two MLS vs. FMF tilts, as the Seattle Sounders play host to Mexican side Monterrey at Qwest Field. The Sounders need a win at home today to avoid an 0-2 start in group play.
The Puerto Rico Islanders are also in action tonight, playing host to CD FAS in Puerto Rico.
If you will be watching tonight's matches, please feel free to share your own thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action.
And the curse continues, Jaqua has a goal disallowed.
Mexican/Central American teams are an embarrassment to the game, people in general, and sportsmanship at any conceivable level.
Terrible week for MLS Clubs in CCC, 4 losses.
COME ON, WOW.
Omg come on this is getting out of control.
Start showing cards for time wasting, jesus.
Nkufo is in the running to overthrow Landin as worse DP signing ever.
And the time wasting begins…
The linesman just stopped the ball for Monterrey. That is a big no no, he should know better.
Officiating is not the issue in the Sounders match, they are just getting whooped in front of their fans.
Haha, Nate Jaqua has a turnover rate of like 60 or 70%.
What does a non-MLS team need to do to get a yellow card?
The Monterrey player stops and body checks a player running onto the ball.
Dude, put it in the net.
I feel like Nyassi squanders so many chances.
oh ok. no worries.
Can an MLS team sign el chuletita? The Cruz Azul striker is young and very good.
more horrible reffing…
Not a Seattle fan but pulling for them in CCL. Still have to say…
Those kits are horrific. What were they thinking???
I made a mistake I didnt want to reply to your post. Sorry about that. An edit option would be good.
No, I’m sure of what I’m asking. Thanks for asking.
Really! Wow! we tied, then won, with the official in our pocket! Congrats to us! 😉
The US-sided thing I see as a negative out of this situation is that 1) there are a lot of skill players in MLS not of US nationality; not a benefit to USMNT to deal with this and feel the sting of disappointment professionally; 2) there’s a lot of FMF national team players who no longer “earn” results like this due to playing professionally overseas. So, no positive result to USMNT for possible complacency.
uncool. i’d neg rep you if i could, troll.
Not sure what you’re asking?
Final Score on Fox Sports just showed highlights of the Cruz Azul-RSL game. Could that be a first for a local CL match?
also concacaf.com has champions league games live and free.
and telefutura is live.
never seen Rimando give up 5 goals before…amazing effort by Cruz Azul. That striker is a beast.
Step over step over step over turn over. Nice!
Watching this game makes me want to see more rainy, puddle soccer. Every game would be exhilarating.
Um… guys? Some of us ARE watching on FSC. A little spoiler alert would be appreciated. Oh well – I’ll sign off from this chat. Unappreciated.
Very professional FSC
K thx bed time then…
What 4-1? What effing game are you watching? haha its 4-3 buddy.
Goool
Monterrey
Attention Fox Soccer Channel viewers! I come from the future. Monterrey have scored in the 41st minute.
NO. It’s because Morales is not around. RSL can’t hold the ball any more.
THANK YOU. I think we’re watching 60% of the game. They are playing replays of NOTHING during breakaways! I’m also getting crosseyed from that friggin graphic.
Commentators on ESPN+En Vivo broadcast of Seattle game are debating/trying to figure out how to pronounce Fulham.
Nice turnout Seattle
Parke has been impressive in MLS since last year at ny… Unfortunate about the drugs
Yes when he ran the ball straight out of CA’s back line.
What an embarrassment. When are MLS teams gonna grow a pair and have the guts to close out a game that is won. Two games in a row MLS teams lose on the last kick of the ball. It’s all mental and its pathetic to think that Mexico dominates us pyschologically this way.
FSC can we please get the last commentators to report on this game?
No, just one. Just enough.
Its fun to have more critical coaching decisions (re personnel) forced by playing in multiple competitions. Its biting the MLS teams pretty hard right now – but may actually provide the impetus to deal with limited squad sizes. Curious to see how increased interest in the CL plays out in MLS.
Yes, and you should know about this explicitly, sir.
Tony, you’re a joke. seriously, if you haven’t seen the last two nights’ worth of “competition”, and are calling the MLS a joke; or, if you have, and are STILL willing and able to call MLS a joke – nothing more to say to you. Good luck.
What a finish to a game. Of course, I might have been able to enjoy it if I wasn’t an RSL fan. At least RSL went to Mexico with the intention of winning.
did you even hear findley’s name called in the time he was on the field?
Kreis gave cruz azul the game pretty much. findley is garbage. the only thing he knows how to do with the ball is run straight.
Boise States field is great…. The high-lighter kits not so much
Yeah, streaming this onto my TV, I had to give up trying to get the picture settings to look good.
Anyway, I do agree that that loss isn’t Findley’s fault.
With those electric yellow kits.. Seattle could play in the dark.