Crew vs. Rotating Brand of New Jersey :: Eastern Conference Semi :: Leg 1 :: 4 Nov 2018

Taking a break from watching the inept performance of the tOSU Buckeyes as they try to cough up another game to an awful opponent, let me just say this about the game tomorrow:

We already know exactly what to expect because we saw it last year, it worked, and Berhalter never changes something that worked the first time.

They're going for the 0-0 tie. We're going to have 9 guys behind the ball from the opening kick and that's how it will stay. When and if we actually try to score it will be over the Bulls press, which will be high from the get go. They will put a ton of pressure on the defense, and Berhalter will respond with - more defense.

Will it work? Who the hell knows? 3 games in a week are asking a ton from anyone, so looking for the Crew to come out running and gunning is going to disappoint, and aside from his natural tendencies in this situation he's going to figure it's impossible to ask for another90 minutes like they gave him on Thursday.

But since Berhalter is allergic to giving up away goals in this situation anyway,the whole game will be played in the Crew defensive half. Steffen will have to be great, and Sauro/Mensah/Trapp will too.

Bring along a 5 Hour Energy. You may need it to stay awake.

 

Question on mobile tickets, I can't seem to use the Ticketmaster app but the Tickets do show up thru the website. I screenshot the tickets just in case I can't connect to the website. That will work right?

 

I disagree in part. I think we should bring along the Mylanta because we will be under siege for 90 minutes and it is going to be nerve-wracking.

 

Yes. There is no difference in the image for scanning.

Not sure if this would have helped any of the scanning issues folks reported last game, but turn you phone brightness to max. Last year's Halloween playoff they were struggling to scan my phone which was quite clear and 80% brightness. I took it too 11, and then it scanned easily.

 

I love this post.

I love the Meram goal option. Has my vote.

We have Markus’ banner ready to hang up. Last week was too wet, cold, and long.

And yes, I still owe you a beer. I intend to produce and keep to my word.


So I have been sick for weeks on end with sinus infection after common cold after flu after sinus infection again. We are coming down to Columbus a day early (like last week) so we do not have to drive two hours on an early Sunday morning. I think my family are using pure will and love to attend this playoff game.

From what I have seen, posters (ones who have not been to Crew Stadium in years) are returning to our cathedral. The rational part of me acknowledges the reality of this team’s shortcomings and the games played in a short time span. Yet, this year has given me a sense of reality-bending sports experiences.

I would love to see a golazo bonanza of the likes we saw last year against NYCFC. Yet, I will gladly settle for a goal and a shutout (come on stud Steffen).

So the weather looks beautiful. Get to the lots early. Kick around a soccer ball at the megatailgate. Have a beer. Soak in these feelings. We deserve it. Regardless of the high or modest attendance numbers, we are not done yet. Not this year and not for years to come.

At least that is what Markus said after we finished putting the last program on his door.



“Done?” he repeated. He yelled, “We are not done. Crew has more games to play.” And hopefully more 2018 program covers to put on his door.

 

I might be wrong, but I don't think they do the programs past the regular season.

 

Ok, so @chr1st and @110toyourleft did their part. We're going to need @Bill Archer to start a BWP hate thread, and @hangthadj to call for some old fashioned Metroscum hate then I can do my part and make @Kyle Crew and @hardhead consider if I deserve a yellow card (probably not ). Then we win tomorrow.

 

You and I use calendars very differently. We played Minnesota on a Sunday, DC the following Thursday, and now NRB on Sunday.

 

I made a makeshift placeholder for the US Open Cup game. Tickets will suffice on the door with preference for MLS Cup.

 

@DAK77

I got my Nordecke tickets a few hours ago. Check your email if you haven't checked yet

 

QR code tickets or a pdf of an actual ticket? Only QR code tix will scan.

 

Got mine too. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Yeah. My bad, for some reason I thought you referring only to the POs. I guess I had POs on the brain.

In terms of the actual game (our 3rd in a week!), I agree 100% with Bill. Berhalter will have us sit back and play safe for the most part. I think we will try to play over the press more than through it.

We were the only Eastern PO team to win the season series from NYRB this year (home draw & away win). They live off their press and can struggle with the bunker.

We are tired and they are fresh. Guns blazing is not the way to go. More so if Santos is out and we are weaker in possession. Play over the top to Zardes/Hansen or even Afful.

Under the circimstances, I would take 0-0 if offered.

 

I most certainly wouldn't. Sure, we won that game in New Jersey, but we were up 3-0 at the half after Armas (who had only been head coach for a few games at that point) went crazy and played some sort of 3 man defense that failed spectacularly. He changed back to the regular 4-2-3-1 after halftime, and Red Bull pulled back 2 goals, and very easily could have won the game, not just tied.

We need a win at home, simple as that. I will have little to no faith in winning the series if we don't win at home. I thought we had a pretty decent chance to beat DC, but beating Red Bull will require a home win. If we bunker this game, it will be shameful on Gregg's part, especially after that shameful performance vs TFC last year at home, when they were missing both Giovinco and Jozy.

 

Good morning, everyone!

 

Thank you extra hour!

 

May the pink donkeys play as well as Lothar Matthaus's MLS career.

 

I agree. We need to win.

 

WAKE UP, PEOPLE!!

IT'S MATCHDAY!

I feel like roast beef for lunch today is appropriate.

 

Sunday morning mass.

 

What a bunch of coward talk.

We can best these ********ing scrubs. Don't bunker. Play our game. Murder the cows. Make hamburger at MAPFRE.

 

Is it too early to start drinking? Flask during an 11:00 church service?

 

We can't score on the road. Get our goals at home. Bunker in New Jersey. Win the series today.