MLS Regular Season Match Columbus Crew FC at Real Salt Lake Saturday, July 29 10:00 PM Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, Utah TV: CW Columbus / Spectrum Sports / BCSN2 (Spectrum 311/1311, AT&T 005/1005, WOW! 005/205, DirecTV 053/902, Dish 053/7205, Antenna 53.1)
In theory this is a more winnable away game than Philly, since RSL is only 4-4-2 at home, but I think the larger travel distance, elevation, and short turnaround make this a tougher one. Besides, Gregg should concentrated on defeating Eastern conference foes over Western. Lose by 1.
I won't be able to watch live as I will be underwater but the Crew being the Crew this year. . . they are going to win and win big without Higuain and Afful. Even Steven 11-11-1. I am going 2-4 for Crew.
This game is at 8PM ET not 10PM. Don't miss it thinking it is a late start. Or do miss it because it is likely to be disappointing.
Honestly, not holding out much hope here. RSL have lots of young talent, mixed with some solid veterans. The front 4 have been very good (Plata, Silva, Savarino, Rusnak). Last three games: 6-2 win @ LA 4-1 win @ Portland 1-1 draw v SKC 11 goals for, 4 against. Petke has got the team going with addition by subtraction (i.e., Movsisyan is on the way out). In defense I guess we'll run out two of Crognale, Naess, or Williams. I'm assuming a return to the 4-2-3-1. Front 3 is the usual. Is Pipa back?
Well with Mensah out I think we have a better chance to win . I want to see Naess Crognale and Williams as the back line in our 3-4-2-1. How long is Pipa likely going to be out?