Leslie Jones is all in on soccer, the MLS playoffs and Tim Howard
The unforeseeable typically happens in the MLS playoffs. This year's edition: SNL cast member and comedian Leslie Jones embarking on a never-ending tweet storm, declaring her love for everything from referees to Tim Howard.
Some background: Jones's love for the Beautiful Game was suddenly sparked by the sight of Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, while she diligently watched the Barcelona-Manchester City Champions League showdown–on Friday, a solid eight days after it was played.
That fervent passion for the sport, or at the very least those who play, manage and officiate it, spun out of control Sunday, during the first legs of the MLS conference semifinal matches. Rules were questioned. Howard and Alan Gordon were praised. There was more love for the managers. The NASL and Premier League made the cut. Even the children accompanying the players walking out of the tunnel were involved. Nothing was off limits.
Below is a sampling (some of her tweets contain explicit language and are not displayed here):
I've decided. I. Want. Him! Somebody call someone who will call a person who will tell him! (Covers face with hands "this will never work!") pic.twitter.com/9BqVpga6CQ
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
Third time he saved the day!! pic.twitter.com/yRdmkcQPtW
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
"Dooooodidooooo didoodidoodidooo, loving you" (hits that high note cause I'm exhilarated with sexiness) pic.twitter.com/QXs3Ib0DkL
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
Um confused who are the kids? What's happening pic.twitter.com/9BIie5BF1p
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
"Lovin you is easy cause you beautiful, la la la la la... la la la la la" pic.twitter.com/3ZCOc0Btfn
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
Every time I see them use they head to hit ball I'm like damn that don't hurt? pic.twitter.com/zGcOfrgDoF
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
What's a red card? Is it serious? pic.twitter.com/YIzS4F7DnT
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
Why y'all not telling me about all the hot one man why y'all holding out!! pic.twitter.com/XGTNFo1gU0
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
OLE OLE OLE OLE OOOLE OLE OLE YOOOOOO THEY SO FINE! pic.twitter.com/2XAUPT4mEJ
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
Yummy dammit yummy pic.twitter.com/TOFafp4iik
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
So handsome pic.twitter.com/rqCxgUmch4
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
Ok y'all soccer is on today I'm gonna be looking for a boyfriend lmao pic.twitter.com/6p6A6ZfwEn
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) October 30, 2016
There's plenty more where that came from. And if this week is any indication, there will be plenty more in the future.
Welcome to the soccer bandwagon, Leslie!