2017 Matchday #11: Union v Houston Dynamo, May 17, 2017 p/d/p (R)

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Predict The Outcome: Union v. Houston Dynamo

Poll closed May 17, 2017.
  1. Win

    34.1%
  2. Loss

    36.6%
  3. Tie

    29.3%
  1. cwelch999

    cwelch999 Member

    Jul 5, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    DATE / TIME:
    Wednesday, May 17, 2017
    7:30 PM EDT


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    Chester, PA
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    LAST MEETING:
    Saturday, July 2, 2016
    BBVA Compass Stadium / Houston, TX
    Houston Dynamo 1 - Philadelphia Union 0
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  2. cwelch999

    cwelch999 Member

    Jul 5, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sorry this is late, but you know how Real Life is.

    I'm feeling optimistic, so I voted draw. 2-2 sounds about right.
     
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  3. ScottyMac26

    ScottyMac26 Member+

    Jan 13, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I've no idea, so I also voted draw.

    They beat RB when Curtin was forced to insert Rosenberger and Jones after 70' of meh.

    They destroyed an awful D.C. team when Haris remembered he once played in Europa league matches that counted.Curtin went all Crazy Ivan and stuck with Ray when the injury and win would've been the perfect excuse to reinsert Keegan after he'd "matured on the bench". Jones is gone for four matches. Will Ilsinho continue the improvement at the 10, seemingly without touching the ball too much? Houston is a good team, not so much on the road. Can the #BlakeBlank* continue? Find out next time!


    *Seriously, if we clean sheet Dynamo this should be a thing. I surprised myself with my brilliance.
     
  4. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Feel like we're due for a bit of a stumble, but I think the new unbeaten streak continues. 2-2.
     
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  5. Dills

    Dills Moderator
    Staff Member

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not feeling good enough that a win is possible, but I'm not feeling cynical enough that a loss is in the cards, either.

    1-1 snoozer.
     
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  6. lopezzzz

    lopezzzz Member

    Jun 28, 2011
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I voted win.

    Three game winning streak just "primes the pump" (I think I invented that phrase) for a big letdown against Colorado.
     
  7. mattylip

    mattylip Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    Jul 22, 2011
    Cherry Hill (127, D)
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Curtin likely will start what he believes his best XI is. Houston may rotate some players (Elis is injured) and hope for the best. On paper, it looks like a Union win. In reality, it may or may not be a win.
     
  8. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Houston is solid but I'm feeling optimistic so I'll say 1-1..... wouldn't be surprised about at a loss though.
     
  9. Amscray

    Amscray Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Aug 24, 2007
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Houston is tied for first in the West for a reason, but they are a not so stellar 0-3-0 on the road in 2017. Still, I have to think they have the talent and coaching to deny a fourth straight #BlakeBlank.

    Call it 2-1 in favor of Houston 1836. Andrew Wenger dribbles out of the endline under light pressure for old times sake. I think its the 3 or 4 year anniversary of that sacred day...
     
  10. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Still a great moment no matter how many times I've watched it. I like the fan in the white shirt behind the goal who gives the hands-to-the-head WTF motion. Certainly /r/bettereveryloop material.

    [​IMG]
     
  11. Darkwing McQuack

    Darkwing McQuack BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 11, 2011
    Morrisville, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm going with a 2-1 lose on this one. Resting a few players shouldn't hinder Houston all that much.
     
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  12. LuckyStriker

    LuckyStriker Member+

    Favorite club? a German one..........
    Apr 14, 2010
    in exile-Statute of Limitations yet to expire
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Both Hondurans are nicked. Dynamo D better of late, but their overall performance has been shaky on the road. Fab should thank his lucky stars if the panther can't go. Cubo is post-concussed, and Manolas' finishing reminds of Ilson's lately. Game is about how well they can contain Alex.

    Mid-week travel game for the fightin' creamsicles.........Curts won't throw the change-up.....2-1 Union win in advance of disappointment v. park the bus Pablo on the weekend.
     
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  13. Amscray

    Amscray Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Aug 24, 2007
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks for posting it. You're right, NEVER gets old!
     
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  14. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Union win. 3-1.
     
  15. Phillyspur

    Phillyspur Member+

    Tottenham Hotspur
    England
    Mar 18, 2007
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Haven't watched them this year but I read Houston have pace to burn. That may mean Ray-Ray keeps his spot and Marquez returns if possible. Can't see another clean sheet; but the offense seems to have found it's feet. 1-1.
     
  16. Handsome Pete

    Handsome Pete Member+

    May 16, 2011
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I canceled a doctor's appointment to watch. So they'll probably lose.
     
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  17. LimeTree

    LimeTree Member+

    Oct 22, 2007
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Feeling great after the DC win.




    Voted loss.
     
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  18. lopezzzz

    lopezzzz Member

    Jun 28, 2011
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I'll be impressed if Curtin can still find a way to start Wegner.
     
  19. mattylip

    mattylip Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    Jul 22, 2011
    Cherry Hill (127, D)
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Trade for him after the game like last time?

    It's funny that for a guy from the Philly area, Wenger has the reputation for being anything but "Philly tough."
     
  20. CITY&UNION

    CITY&UNION Member

    Oct 23, 2011
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    He's Philly tough...to watch ;)
     
  21. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I'm pretty sure Philly Tough stops right around Upper Darby. It definitely doesn't make it to Lancaster.
     
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  22. CITY&UNION

    CITY&UNION Member

    Oct 23, 2011
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    What about Ronks?
     
  23. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Ronks just got benched in favor of Morgantown for three games, so nah
     
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  24. CITY&UNION

    CITY&UNION Member

    Oct 23, 2011
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    hahaha touche
     
  25. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Mark Geiger is the 4th Official for this one. It's better than if he was in the middle, but having him on the sideline can't exactly be good for our chances either.

    He was the 4th Official in the World Cup match where Luis Suarez bit the Italian players ear. Maybe this has no relvance to today's match, but weird stuff tends to happen when the Pride of New Jersey is in the building. Just sayin'.
     

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