RSL vs. Goats Lite July 9 talk [R]

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Rover

I'll add that it's even more important than usual for us to score the first goal.

I know, we always want the first goal. Point conceded.

But against cheetos, it will completely demoralize them to give up a goal to us and will make them even more vulnerable in the back. If they have a strength it's in the midfield, and as they push forward they give up lots of space in the defense, especially on the big field at the HDC.

Oh man, I hope you are looking at a crytal ball.

[DadOf8]

We need to play the full 90 minutes against Chivas like we played the last 15 against the Tards. I assume Chivas' morale is pretty low right now. After seeing RSL in practice last Saturday I can attest to RSL's morale. Our guys seem to like each other and they love the SLC fans, I know they want to win one for us. We need to be careful that we don't get caught napping on defense. After watching Chivas against Chicago, I know Chivas can play hard when they want to (that was a close one). We're going to beat Chivas, but it's not going to be easy. I don't think anyone can take Chivas for granted, the last time they did, they lost.

[Rover]

Originally Posted by DadOf8

We need to play the full 90 minutes against Chivas like we played the last 15 against the Tards. I assume Chivas' morale is pretty low right now. After seeing RSL in practice last Saturday I can attest to RSL's morale. Our guys seem to like each other and they love the SLC fans, I know they want to win one for us. We need to be careful that we don't get caught napping on defense. After watching Chivas against Chicago, I know Chivas can play hard when they want to (that was a close one). We're going to beat Chivas, but it's not going to be easy. I don't think anyone can take Chivas for granted, the last time they did, they lost.

Agree. And our defense will need to be very disciplined, especially on the wings. Hopefully we play a four back.

When Ezra Hendrickson comes sprinting up the touchline, we need to mark him out of the play. He scored a great goal against Kansas City (to salvage a tie) by going forward and, somehow, the Wiz didn't mark him.

With another patched together defense, we need everyone to play their assignments and cover their marks all night.

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Rover

Agree. And our defense will need to be very disciplined, especially on the wings. Hopefully we play a four back.

When Ezra Hendrickson comes sprinting up the touchline, we need to mark him out of the play. He scored a great goal against Kansas City (to salvage a tie) by going forward and, somehow, the Wiz didn't mark him.

With another patched together defense, we need everyone to play their assignments and cover their marks all night.

With the most ungainly stride in the history of sports, how did he go unnoticed?

*grammar cop

[Rover]

Originally Posted by Stucki

With the ungainliest stride in the history of sports, how did he go unnoticed?

You got me.

I was yelling at the TV for KC to mark far post, but, surprisingly, nobody heard me.

Just like my youth team.

[Stucki]

Originally Posted by Rover

You got me.

I was yelling at the TV for KC to mark far post, but, surprisingly, nobody heard me.

Just like my youth team.

I can relate to that, I coach jr. high bball.

[DadOf8]

Originally Posted by Stucki

I can relate to that, I coach jr. high bball.

I can relate to that too, I'm hearing impaired.

[Aerick]

So, do we know the official line-up yet for this Saturday's match?

[SoccerPrime]

Originally Posted by Aerick

So, do we know the official line-up yet for this Saturday's match?

Well I am sure the real lineup won't be known until tomorrow.
However I am sure it will look something like this:

...........Countess
Akwari-Knowles-Benchke-Kamler
............Cutler
..Brown-Fitzpatrick/Trembly
............Kreis
......Watson-Mathis

:signpeace

[SoccerPrime]

Great, the US Soccer PA website is picking the Goats to win 2-0
http://ussoccerplayers.com/latest_soccer_news/482660.html

Ugh.