PBP: Conor Casey Era #18 - Rapids visit the Dynamo Saturday August 17 - 7pm MST

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  1. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    #1 TheWarmBurger, Aug 16, 2019
    And so the Rapids continue their road trip and head down south to Houston to visit the Dynamo. Last time these two met it was March 30th at DSGP where the Dynamo won 4-1. Hudson was still the coach back then, Rosenberry and Sjoberg both had own goals in that game, and Tommy Smith was ejected in the 90th minute. Definitely not our night.

    The Dynamo are on an absolutely miserable run as of late however, 4W-12L-2T since the start of May. In those 18 games, they've only scored 18 goals, and yet they've allowed 35. That's a -13 goal differential. In their last 8 games, they've gone 1-7-0, scoring 7 goals and allowing 21.

    In the exact same span since the start of May, it's worth noting that the Rapids have been under Casey, going 7-6-3, with 29 goals for and 26 goals against.

    As many of you know, Houston fired their coach this week and as such this game will be the first for their interim head coach. Hopefully it goes as well for them as it did for Casey's first game in charge.

    After the midweek game in Minnesota, several of our regulars looked a little gassed. I am curious how much squad rotation we will see in this one, as we didn't see too much against Minnesota. Interestingly enough, Rosenberry has also played every minute of every game for the Rapids this season.

    Price will be available for selection again, which will be nice.

    The weather at kickoff is currently forecasted at 88 degrees with 66% humidity - so it'll be a warm and sticky night as well.

    Ref assignments:
    • Referee: Ismail Elfath
    • Assistant Referees: Frank Anderson, Cory Richardson
    • 4th Official: Silviu Petrescu
    • VAR: Sorin Stoica
     
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  2. AlbertCamus

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    Colorado Rapids
    Sep 2, 2005
    Colorado, USA
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    #2 AlbertCamus, Aug 16, 2019
    2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 24
    Houston Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids
    MLS Stadium in Houston
    August 17 - 7PM MT
    Altitude TV (I assume).

    Good luck Rapids, I guess.
     
  3. Dom. FC

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    Central US
    #3 Dom. FC, Aug 16, 2019
    2 - 0 loss

    Just can't get no ...

     
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  4. SccrDon

    SccrDon Member+

    Dec 4, 2001
    Colorado Springs
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    Colorado Rapids
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    United States
    #4 SccrDon, Aug 16, 2019
    Neither team is very good. It'll be a typical Houston summer miserable hot humid evening. I predict a pretty unwatchable match.

    I'll probably watch it anyway.
     
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  5. TheWarmBurger

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    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    #5 TheWarmBurger, Aug 16, 2019
    I think it's safe to say we're all gluttons for punishment at this point....
     
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  6. Paranoid Coyote

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    Oct 21, 2007
    Memphis, TN
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    United States
    #6 Paranoid Coyote, Aug 17, 2019
    If you ever get to Vilnius, make sure to visit his statue.
    [​IMG]

    Price is back this match, so I have hope. Probably false hope, but it's all I have.

    Anagram: Casino Riots
     
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  7. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    #7 Totoro, Aug 17, 2019
    Dynamo started really well, particularly at home IIRC. That would mean they were better at home early when the weather would have been more bearable for the visitors, which is not what one would expect. Though I expect the humidity to affect the Rapids.

    Did the Dynamo lose any of their attackers? Looks like Manotas and Elis are still there. The game at home vs them was so ridiculous it had to have been a major nail in Hudson's coffin. I'm not sure I've seen a pro game where the D allowed so much space to one of the other team's main attackers.
     
  8. unkiemark

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    Boulder
    #8 unkiemark, Aug 17, 2019
  9. AlbertCamus

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    Colorado Rapids
    Sep 2, 2005
    Colorado, USA
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    Colorado Rapids
    #9 AlbertCamus, Aug 17, 2019
    Party is an interesting word choice. Two poor teams, hot Houston. 1-1 tie, and that's optimistic. Plus, the Tottenham game was great, so the excitement bar is set too high anyway. Still, if I was in Houston I'd go; I just like live footie. And their stadium looks cool.

    Oh, and I'm not sure what the Frank Zappa contributed, but I'm glad it contributed.
     
  10. TheWarmBurger

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    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    #10 TheWarmBurger, Aug 17, 2019
    Alright. I’m thinking it’s gonna be a big scoreline here.

    Both teams are gonna be tired, and the defenses are gonna be open. 4-2 for the rapids. Houston’s new coach bump isn’t going to happen tonight.
     
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  11. MrPerfectNot

    MrPerfectNot Member+

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    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Everton FC
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    United States
    #11 MrPerfectNot, Aug 17, 2019
    Love the optimism, I just don't share it. 4-2 the other way.
     
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  12. unkiemark

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    Boulder
    #12 unkiemark, Aug 17, 2019
  13. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

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    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
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    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #13 fortcollins, Aug 17, 2019
    Good Rubio is back tonight.
     
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  14. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

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    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
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    Colorado Rapids
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    #14 fortcollins, Aug 17, 2019
    Nicholson just did a Brian Griese with the ball.

    At least it wasn't a dog.
     
  15. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
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    United States
    #15 Stuart95, Aug 17, 2019
    Wow, who is this team?
     
  16. MrPerfectNot

    MrPerfectNot Member+

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    Denver, CO
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    United States
    #16 MrPerfectNot, Aug 17, 2019
    As much as Rubio frustrates the snot out of me.....then he shows like this....
     
  17. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
    #17 Dom. FC, Aug 17, 2019
    In Frank's lyrics, how I thought the match would go:

    "I done spent three hours
    An' I ain't got a crumb
    From the Dinah-Moe, Dinah-Moe, Dinah-Moe
    From the Dinah-Moe Humm"

    And how it is going (so far):

    An' you know I heard some Dinah-Moe Humm
    Some Dinah-Moe Humm
     
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  18. Centennial

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    Centennial
    #18 Centennial, Aug 17, 2019
    I would really hate to loose 3-2
     
  19. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
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    United States
    #19 Stuart95, Aug 17, 2019
    Well dang it!
     
  20. Centennial

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    Apr 4, 2003
    Centennial
    #20 Centennial, Aug 17, 2019
    Our defense is still poop
     
  21. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

    St. Louis City SC
    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #21 fortcollins, Aug 17, 2019
    And they give one back. The defensive is starting to revert to form. Ball-watching, failing to mark, and silly fouls are deadly in a game like this.
     
  22. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

    St. Louis City SC
    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 fortcollins, Aug 17, 2019
    And another.
     
  23. Centennial

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    Apr 4, 2003
    Centennial
    #23 Centennial, Aug 17, 2019
    And there she goes 2-2
     
  24. Stuart95

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    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
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    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #24 Stuart95, Aug 17, 2019
    Damn it!
     
  25. Centennial

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    Centennial
    #25 Centennial, Aug 17, 2019
    The defense really really really sucks
     
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