What's really new is that Blessing was, at one point this season, shooting on every third touch. Last night with a wide open look and from, what, 8? he tried a pass that never looked like it would succeed, and certainly wasn't going to leave Gerso in a better position. At the same time, I thought overall Salloi had one of his better complete games. his defensive work was solid and his workrate was impressive. But he was danny noshots, at least nogoodshots. Gerso's confidence looks toasted. I didn't get Blessing last night, he was fantastic until it came time to do the one thing I thought he arrived knowing how to do. Our backup keeper is not going to be the next Melia, is he? He looked like a USL keeper, and a very nervous one.
I though Zendejas has looked fine for SPR, a little green still but decent. I'd rather give him his MLS debut than see Dykstra again. At least that way if he messes up we can chalk it up to growing pains/experience.
Agree on Zendejas over Dykstra. Still miss the days when EK was our backup and you knew you would get an almost MLS starter quality payer when Jimmy was unavailable. Dykstra was totally at fault for second goal last night. As a former keeper, if the ball is in my 6, its my ball. Let's hope Tim's injury isn't that serious.