2015 US Open Cup SF: Union v. Chicago, August 12, 2015 p/d/p (R)

I am going to say win because it is the only hope left for this season.

 

Thanks @celt1997 ! I was just logging on to do this thread. Since its already up, I'll just place my vote. WIN!!!

 

Its going to kicks, we lose because no Englishmen take penalties for Chicago.

 

We win, because #UnfinishedBusiness, amirite?

With Marquez/Vitoria doing OK Saturday, I think we'll see Edu in Nogueira's spot next to Carroll. Lahoud goes back to his Community Relations job. With no depth I can see them trying to blitz Chicago early, get the lead and win it in normal time. Because that always works so well for us.

 

Loss. Because they keep winning these USOC games when I vote loss.

 

honestly, i think lahoud was one of our better players saturday. Made smart decisions, covered well on d. However, both nogs and mo are still injured, even though they trained a bit today. Not sure they'll be back

 

if Mo is available he will be playing CB no question.

 

Loss. Injuries are too much for us to overcome I fear.

 

I'm voting win, but the only thing I can confidently predict is some crazy force of nature/play on the field will result in this game not ending on time.

 

Win. Barnetta scores five. He played in the Champion's League.

 

No Nogueira? 0-2 loss with a "we were right in it for 89 of those minutes"-themed press conference even though it was clear that was never going to be the case.

 

With only 5 internationals allowed to dress for USOC games, it would seem as if the five would be Fabinho, Barnetta, Maidana, Ayuk and Aristegueita unless one of them got a green card in the last week or two. Nogs injury keeps him from being in the mix and Blake's green card means pool goalie, Trey Mitchell, is not needed again as reserve goalie. It seemingly means no Vitoria despite a decent game on Saturday - if he makes the gameday roster, we know someone like Fabinho got a green card.

 

Chicago's may look like Accam, Igboannike, Lovel Palmer, Joevin Jones, and Adailton.

If you look at Chicago's minutes played, the lack of depth is just as painful as our own.

 

Loss because I want to stop seeing #UnfinishedBusiness. It thoroughly annoys me.

 

Didn't Accam leave the Portland game due to injury?

Anyways......Chicago hasn't won on the road in their past 22 road game. Who they gonna call? Slumpbuster FC!!!!

If it goes to PK's, Yallop is English so that has to help the Union right? Right????

 

Not sure about his injury status. That would be good though.

 

Chicago's 5 internationals may be Accam, Igboannike, Maloney, Jones and Gilberto or Jason Johnson. Palmer has a green card and Adailton is a reserve these days (sounds like he is Chicago's Steven Vitoria).

Accam did leave with a hamstring injury but was training today - if I had to guess, he will be a sub on Wednesday as will Magee who is also returning from injury.

 

We're not going to win the Open Cup.

C'mon guys.

 

We got close last year with just as bad a group

 

We were a goalpost away.

 

Don't forget the gaping net too......that everyone's fave Ribiero somehow missed and kicked straight into Stefan Frei..........

 

If only we took more shots on target, made better passes, played defense, and scored more goals.... We would have won.