Also, Houston could do some rotating for this game as they have their USOC semifinal on Wednesday next week.
A classic case of resistable force meets moveable object. To me, this stretch feels like early in the season. We didn't actually suck. We played well, but crucial errors.
The team/roster is fixable, but PV needs to make some damn changes to how he approaches games. 4-2-3-1, two No. 6s, and keep the outside backs on the defensive side of the ball. Close up shop, keep everything in front of you. Hope for 1-0, play for 0-0.
Basically what we did near the end of the 2011 road trip to stop leaking goals before the stadium opened.
SKC has clawed their way into 5th place in the west. With another impressive defensive showing in Houston, they may be able to wrestle 6th place away from RSL.
Exactly. I still remember the glorious strike from Smith at the Colorado game. My first Roadron. There are other ways to shore up a leaky defense, but two No. 6s that sit would help. No pushing Zusi up high would help. Point is, not adjusting tactics is as big a reason for the freefall as Opara, injuries, and lack of a No. 9. We can't continue to leak 2 or 3 a game and expect to do anything. If changing players isn't working, try something else.
There is so much I want to say but no one would want to read such a long post. So I will just say that Houston is a must win. Even against a B team if Houston focuses on the open cup. A win in Houston will go a long way to restoring confidence to the team which is sorely needed right now.
Is Elis healthy? If so, Lindsey better be starting at LB. Last game, Elis beat Sinovic like a rented mule.
No kidding. For the first 15 minutes we were up it looked like Houston was playing with 7 midfielders.