PBP: Post Hudson Era #2 - Rapids host FSL, 7PM, Sat. 5/11/19

Like the formation change a lot. Excited to see Lewis and Nicholson on the wings.

Like that they didn’t wait to get the new guys into the starting XI.

Dislike Wilson still in the midfield. He’s such a liability. Would much rather see Acosta at 6 with Price and Mezquida/Basset/Nicholson at 10.

All that said, I’m encouraged with the formation and the lineup. Been a long time since I’ve said that.

 

It's really weird not seeing Rimando in goal for RSL.

 

As much as I don't like Wilson out there, the formation change at least has the benefit of giving Price some support. Not a bad start so far.

 

Wilson lucky not to concede a PK there

 

Sam Johnson needs to be marked more closely. He's creating too much space and starting to get closer looks.

 

Should play Acosta next to Price and let him go forward while Price has to always stay back. Then we could get Bassett in to help the attack.

I just think Wilson adds nothing.

 

Inevitable every time I'm tempted to see something positive in his play. Blecccch!

 

It's hard not to grin when Lalas Abubakar's name is pronounced "a boo-boo car." Yes, I'm going on 5 years old. Deal with it.

 

Thru 20':

Well, we haven't conceded yet, so yay!
No meaningful possession in RSL end
Kamara and Lewis haven't had a chance to do anything useful yet.
Abubakar fine so far

 

Oh oh. Rabbit Orgies is VAR-ing it.

And a PK.

And so it begins

 

And then a PK conceded by Anderson. I think it's harsh. But it doesn't matter what I think, and we're in our usual place - behind.

 

So close to saving that one. Rats.

 

And it's 0-2. Anderson beaten again and no cover. To be fair, it was a great pass, an excellent first touch, and a quality finish.

 

down two goals in less than a minute....

 

I’ve had all I can take of this Sh#%% Show

 

Wynne and Wilson combining to foul an RSL player at midfield.

Our D is horrible

 

Seriously, people. It's versus not verse...we are talking sports, not Shakespeare. Pet peeve -- reversed.

Now, back to losing 1-0. Ugh.

 

Wooden Spoon update:

Don't look (open) Don't look (close)

Two final results:
FC Cincinnati 2, Montreal 1
New England 3, San Jose 1

For the moment, the Rapids lead the Wooden Spoon race by eight points. Even with a win tonight [insert laugh track here], it's still five points.

 

Ketchup. Exit ketchup. Trade for mustard. Have I mentioned that I hate VAR?

 

Not that I know who would do better, but could we have SOMEBODY beside Price take a free kick or a corner?