Preseason 2020

So the Crew are playing our first preseason game today?

 

Well, they are in fact calling it a " freindly" today's game against something called the Ventura County Fusion behind closed doors, smells mostly like a scrimmage.

But they do have a website which appears to be set up to provide game info.

 

Will be so good to see Milton playing again (when we actually get to watch).

 

lose by 2+

 

Exactly the lineup I’d expect to see on opening day.

 

You don't expect Zardes opening day?

 

Isnt Zardes in US camp?

 

Etienne is a dynamic winger that can cause havoc and would do nice as a late game substitution. I like this addition as it’s good upside for the money. There must be a reason he hasn’t stuck with NYRB and FCC, but from what I remember he’s worth a shot. Also, we really need another striker at this point.

 

Yes, kinda glazed over Hamilton, obviously Zardes starts.

 

Etienne is dynamic for sure, but lacks decision making and final product. Typical domestic-based winger really. Him and Mokhtar fighting for the main sub role off the bench. Etienne has also played as a striker at times, using his pace to get behind the defense. But, again, decision making and final product are limited.

 

Oh I’m much more interested in an Entienne rehab job than doing my best Kerri Strug over in the Roster Thread about Adi.

Etienne always felt dangerous and I love his pace. In leg 2 of Hell is Real, he felt like the only real attacking presence for the fusslads. I’m good with him as a reserve winger role.

 

Best pic from the friendly today:



https://www.columbuscrewsc.com/post...ive-friendlies-match-vs-ventura-county-fusion

 

Another amputee???

 

We must have been playing the Bournemouth Gynaecologists.

 

"The Black Knight always wins!"

 

Interesting that Artur started over Trapp. Though with only 3 established CMs on the roster, perhaps Porter wanted a passer out there at all times.

Would be interesting to see the subs. Still, save for Zardes, the other 9 are the presumed starters.

Goals for JJ, Berry, and Griffin are all good signs.

 

A friendly against a high school team does not say to much

 

There is absolutely no reason to take stock in a closed door scrimmage lineup in January.