RSL @ Fire Game Thread [R]

DadOf8 · 06-27-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MomOf8

D.J. had some great saves. There was one that went past him and, luckily, hit the post. I don't think he saw that one until it was past him. But for the most part he's a great goalie. The defense should be giving him a break. He's working a lot harder than he needs to be. If our defense, other than Pope, would pick it up a notch, D.J. wouldn't have to work as hard. That being said, I do think our defense has picked it up, maybe not quite a notch, but this was evidenced in the LA game and Chicago game. RSL was in the game against Chicago until the very end when I think we just got tired. Bill Riley and Ray Hudson kept mentioning the humidity. Any of you that have ever been outside of Utah and have been to Chicago during the summer will know it's like walking into a bathroom right after someone has taken a shower. Now, imagine running for 90 minutes in that, it's got to take it's toll. Not that I'm making any excuses for RSL. My MOTM is D.J. Countess.

Couldn't have been said better if I'd said it myself. 😉

soccerman · 06-27-2005, 03:38 PM

Sure DJ has made a few mistakes, but overall his play has been outstanding. Best of all he busts his butt and you never have to wonder if he wants to win a match.

SoccerPrime · 06-28-2005, 06:37 AM

Here are some Chicago/RSL pictures:
http://photos.matchnight.com/gallery.asp?categoryid=423

montgjules · 07-01-2005, 09:56 AM

MOTM June 26, 2005 - Chicago
Sunday found Real Salt Lake battling Chicago for the second time this season, and despite a disappointing loss, fans came out of it feeling okay. “Hey, we at least got to see an RSL goal,” said Juliana Montgomery. “We don’t take that for granted anymore! The team was playing a lot harder than it was a month ago so it’s a little easier to swallow defeat. We just hate seeing them lose when they’re not even trying.”

Despite letting three goals slip by, fans had no complaints about Salt Lake ‘keeper, DJ Countess and voted him the Man of the Match. Countess once again impressed fans by continuing to give effort after he was hurt.

Roger Douglass voted, “DJ Countess for ‘taking one for the team.’ Ouch!”

Eric Wright said, “DJ Countess! Need I say why?”

Jason Kreis, who scored RSL’s lone goal, was also nominated for the honor. Congratulations to DJ for earning the MOTM honors once again!