RSL 2019 Game 1: Salt Lake at Houston, Sat. 2 Mar. 4 pm MST

Discussion in 'Real Salt Lake' started by Ismitje, Feb 25, 2019.

  1. 15 to 32

    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
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    The video I linked in the other thread with Petke made it sound like we'll see the lineup that was out there against Portland with maybe 1 change.

    I'm not expecting a ton of Sam Johnson, but it sounded like the only reason he didn't play against Portland (or dress) was his rolled ankle. Petke said "I'm just happy to finally have a number 9" which would be a weird thing to say about a guy you don't plan on using in that spot that is desperately needs a player...

    From what I've seen of Luiz he isn't the guy to play in a 4-1-4-1. Sunny was more than he or KB. Maybe I'm wrong on this, though, and Luiz can pull it off. Time will tell. It would also require Petke to part ways with KB as a starter and (what really needs to happen to make this happen) as captain. In fact, I'm hoping we see someone else with the armband by May
     
  2. Allez RSL

    Allez RSL Member+

    Jun 20, 2007
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    Who takes over as captain?
     
  3. JLaw

    JLaw Member

    Aug 15, 2008
    Happy Valley
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    Yeah the truth is I keep wanted Luiz to be Konte...

    I agree on KB and the armband. I don't know who takes over but I hope it isn't Rimando. Nothing against Rimando but I'm never a fan of Keeper Captains and giving it to Rimando feels like it has more to do with how long he has been here than how Captain-y his is. Is it too early for Kreilach? I think he gets my vote.
     
  4. Taragui

    Taragui Member+

    Aug 13, 2006
    Northern Utah
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    Early in the season, legitimate scientific studies prove that LifeVantage cures both cancer and diabetes. For being an early supporter, RSL is given an obscene amount of money which they turn around and give to LA in trade for Ibrahimovic. Then Zlatan gets the armband.
     
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    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
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    United States
    Kreilach
    Though that becomes complicated in a starting XI selection
     
  6. El-ahrairah

    El-ahrairah Member+

    Sep 20, 2004
    Wanker County
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    No, Zlatan tells LA that he wants to be traded to RSL because Utah has the best fry sauce. And green jello. And funeral potatoes. And "the sun in the summer and winter time the skiing is great yeah"

     
  7. kirsoccer

    kirsoccer BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 29, 2007
    IMO that lineup would get killed defensively. A common criticism of both Plata and Sava are that they fail to provide the defensive support when the team turns the ball over. This formation in the midfield (whether flat, staggered or a diamond) demands that aspect to be a strength from those positions, which I don't see ever being the case. Bofo is a bit stronger along those lines. Jordan Allen (if he still exists) does this well, but is unlikely to see the field much. Lennon also does this well when playing midfield.

    I like the idea of Kreilach playing a 2nd forward, likely on the left channel which is where he naturally floats, with Rusnak with the ball at his feet while in open space advancing towards the penalty area and Saucedo (my preference over Plata) on one wing and Sava on the other. From an attacking point, that's very intriguing. I just worry about what it does to this team defensively (which is already shaky).
     
  8. RSLer

    RSLer Member+

    Sep 24, 2008
    Stansbury Park, UT
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    Onuoha over Glad imo.

    Regarding Johnson and Luiz, there was an interview with Beltran last week in which he was asked “Hey you’ve seen Johnson and Luiz every day in practice. What’s it like facing those guys?” He replied, to the effect of “Well they are new and it takes a while to play at your best in a new system”. I had to cringe.
     
  9. 15 to 32

    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
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    not in a form that can play any sort of soccer
     
  10. KendaReal

    KendaReal Member+

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  11. 15 to 32

    15 to 32 Straw Hog

    Jul 1, 2008
    Salt Lake
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    thats what I was referring to.
    This is heartbreaking for Jordan. The guy has loads of talent but his body won't maintain a level of health required to match it. I liked the part in the article about supporting him as he regains his health. It's also time to say he needs to be off the first team roster. I think Jordan is mature enough to know this, too. If he could go a year on the Monarchs it would be ideal for everyone. If that doesn't work, I'd like to see him involved in the academy to pro process. He has a good head on him.

    I say that because my friend who used to be on the Monarchs and trained with the first team said, of all the academy products that came through, Jordan was far and away the most mature. He's a smart guy who wants to be involved in the community and knows that the platform of an athlete is something that should be used. Having him step in with the academy as a teacher/mentor/coach would be so incredibly smart.
     
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  12. kirsoccer

    kirsoccer BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 29, 2007
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    With Glad out with a broken toe (per his dad), I think you'll get your wish. Not sure I love Onuoha and Silva together.

    1101660642413629442 is not a valid tweet id
     
  13. RSLer

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    Sep 24, 2008
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    That’s not good. Justen is our only quality depth at CB.
     
  14. georg

    georg Member+

    May 25, 2009
    Parowan, Utah
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    We have been to two away openers in the past 3 years, this trip to Houston will mark number three. Both previous matches ended in a draw, so perhaps a point today is in the cards.
     
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  15. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
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    Game day!
     
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  16. Lizzie Bee

    Lizzie Bee Member+

    Jul 27, 2004
    Utah
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    I was just going to say the same thing, @Ismitje! d230918.jpeg
     
  17. goobx1

    goobx1 Member+

    Jul 9, 2007
    Salt Lake
    What about Besler?

    I kid.
     
  18. RoyalNonesuch

    RoyalNonesuch Member+

    May 10, 2009
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    My prediction

     
  19. Allez RSL

    Allez RSL Member+

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  20. Ismitje

    Ismitje Super Moderator

    Dec 30, 2000
    The Palouse
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    Everton Luiz should already be out of the game. That was an ugly foul, easily a red card IMO - he's lucky to have gotten a yellow.
     
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  21. Allez RSL

    Allez RSL Member+

    Jun 20, 2007
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    Hey. We didn't concede a goal in the first 10 minutes? That's not bad.

    It's not great. But it's not bad.
     
  22. Paleworm

    Paleworm Member

    Mar 4, 2011
    Utah
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    Kyle keeping pace with Luiz on fouls, fouls on Martinez, and yellow cards.
     
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  23. Paleworm

    Paleworm Member

    Mar 4, 2011
    Utah
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    I didn’t think so at first, but seeing that step on the back of the ankle before getting the leg in was bad—even if possibly unintentional.
     
  24. RSLer

    RSLer Member+

    Sep 24, 2008
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  25. Paleworm

    Paleworm Member

    Mar 4, 2011
    Utah
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    If Rimando is going to dribble like an outfield player (maybe he shouldn’t?), his teammates need to make sure he knows when someone is behind him. Let’s NOT lose on something dumb.
     

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