PBP: 2018 US Open Cup Round #4: Union v Richmond Kickers, June 5, 2018 p/d/p (R)

WVUPharm2007 · Jun 6, 2018

celt1997 said: ↑

Nice traveling contingent.

Oof, that empty stadium, though. There is no way we make money when we host these in our stadium, right?
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I don't think they make money if they sell it out. Free tickets, free parking...just concessions.

LimeTree · Jun 6, 2018

COTU said: ↑

Richmond provided absolutely zero competition tonight. Dull affair despite the five goals.
Wasn't this the perfect game for Sapong to start? Get some easy goals, build his confidence back up, etc.
Watching Burke lay on the grass clutching his ankle only made it more so.

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I think Jim did an excellent job in this game considering overall squad rotation, the upcoming game on Friday, and the excellent shitsandwich he was served with the red card x 2 fiasco. A never in question domination of a team you should dominate. Fun, done, dusted. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

drewuke · Jun 6, 2018

Are people still really confused by the stadium being empty for a 4th round Open Cup match?

It's been like 7 years, people.

celt1997 · Jun 6, 2018

drewuke said: ↑

Are people still really confused by the stadium being empty for a 4th round Open Cup match?

It's been like 7 years, people.
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I've certainly come to expect it, but for a team that is cash strapped it seems odd to just throw more money away.

I noticed a couple MLS teams declined to submit to host this round because of the money they lose.

drewuke · Jun 6, 2018

celt1997 said: ↑

I've certainly come to expect it, but for a team that is cash strapped it seems odd to just throw more money away.

I noticed a couple MLS teams declined to submit to host this round because of the money they lose.
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I think they do choose to spend the cash on it because Open Cup success is really the only thing we ever have going for us.

jaykoz3 · Jun 6, 2018

For those who want to watch (re-watch) the game:

Union42 · Jun 6, 2018

drewuke said: ↑

I think they do choose to spend the cash on it because Open Cup success is really the only thing we ever have going for us.
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To be fair, the FO commissioned an in-depth analytical probability study using the top undergraduate mathematical minds from both Widener AND Southern New Hampshire (Online) Universities which concluded the USOC was the second-most probable chance of the Union have of ever winning silverware, hence the decision to prioritize this tournament.

For the record, the study also concluded that the Florida Preseason Giant Check Cup was our best chance, but we already "checked" that box a few years ago.

Phillyspur · Jun 6, 2018

Union42 said: ↑

To be fair, the FO commissioned an in-depth analytical probability study using the top undergraduate mathematical minds from both Widener AND Southern New Hampshire (Online) Universities which concluded the USOC was the second-most probable chance of the Union have of ever winning silverware, hence the decision to prioritize this tournament.
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Actually, some of the data they were seeing looked pretty good.

RIP Earnie.

celt1997 · Jun 6, 2018

drewuke said: ↑

I think they do choose to spend the cash on it because Open Cup success is really the only thing we ever have going for us.
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Truth. If you count AET & PK wins-losses as regulation ties, the Union carry a record of 9-3-11 in Open Cup play. A lofty 1.65 PPG.

Now, granted that gets padded with USL & lower squads, but still...would be nice to carry something close to that into an actual MLS season. ~56 point seasons would be sweet.