The DC United vs. Philadelphia Union

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by Q*bert Jones III, Aug 23, 2019.

  1. Q*bert Jones III

    Q*bert Jones III The People's Poet

    Feb 12, 2005
    Woodstock, NY
    Club:
    DC United
    #1 Q*bert Jones III, Aug 23, 2019
    Last edited: Aug 23, 2019
    I just want this season to end, that's when the real action will begin. Unfortunately we have to play a few games before that happens.

    When: Saturday, 7:30
    Where: Under a bridge
    How: ESPN+, Flo
     
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  2. pr0ner

    pr0ner Member+

    Jan 13, 2007
    Alexandria, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  3. UnitedBorn

    UnitedBorn Member+

    Dec 7, 2015
    301
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Here's to 0-3 on the week and a further fall into the abyss.
     
  4. stangspritzring

    stangspritzring Member+

    Apr 3, 2006
    NorMD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I expect nothing. That way I'll be either pleasantly surprised or largely fatalistic.
     
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  5. Hedbal

    Hedbal Member+

    Jul 31, 2000
    DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This is the best way to approach the match. I am cautiously optimistic only because I was impressed by Kamara and by Arriola (again), and thought Acosta played his best match in months when he came on. A revitalized Acosta playing behind a genuine striker (Kamara), with Energizer Bunny Arriola buzzing around could create chances. Rodriguez has been inconsistent, but if he has a good match or if Segura comes in and plays his best we could snatch a point - or three.
     
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  6. 12th Man

    12th Man Member

    DC United, US National, Benfica
    Mar 22, 2001
    NoVA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not expecting much from that game. My observation is that the team’s training leaves a lot to be desired and it affects the way they play. Passes lack pace and accuracy. Slow to shift point of attack allowing defense to recover. Etc. I suspect that’s the way they practice. Train the way you want to play and we’re just too slow right now.
     
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  7. shawn12011

    shawn12011 Member+

    Jun 15, 2001
    Reisterstown, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Gee and Ashton runs practice..................................
     
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  8. dcu n bntwn

    dcu n bntwn Member

    Jun 7, 2004
    Watertown, MA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Agree with you guys.

    Hoping to see Acosta at the 10 spot with Kamara up top.

    Arriola has logged some serious minutes, but hopefully he can start. We need Acota, Arriola and Kamara to develop some chemistry, stat.

    Titi as also put in a lot of minutes and has not impressed. If we are forced to defend a lot, I would be interested to see Boateng out wide for speed on the counter at some point during the game.

    If we are to have any chance of getting in to the playoffs, we need to steal some road points. Hopefully, it starts today.
     
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  9. dcu n bntwn

    dcu n bntwn Member

    Jun 7, 2004
    Watertown, MA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Let me clarify. Titi has had positive moments and I like him, but there was talk of him being the Acosta replacement. So, I set the bar relatively high for him.

    He has not been a consistent performer and disappears for long stretches during games. He may need some rest.
     
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  10. Hedbal

    Hedbal Member+

    Jul 31, 2000
    DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I, too, would like to see Boateng, but I've warmed to Segura - at least as a second half sub -- oh, right, Ben doesn't sub. But yes, Titi disappears at times.
     
  11. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
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  12. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    As noted on the Philly broadcast, Acosta ZERO assists in 22 games. But hey, yeah, let’s not criticize his fragile ego.
     
  13. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    Again with a goal against in the first five minutes.
     
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  14. onefineesq

    onefineesq Member+

    Sep 16, 2003
    Laurel, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This team is not very good.
     
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  15. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    Why was Brillant playing midfield on the Unions second?
     
  16. shammypants

    shammypants Member+

    Oct 9, 2013
    Club:
    DC United
    It's off the rails
     
  17. pats1237

    pats1237 Member

    Oct 28, 2006
    The District
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Olsen should not be allowed to finish the season. Every match is laughably unfocused and undisciplined.
     
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  18. Freestyle2000

    Freestyle2000 Moderator

    Feb 6, 2000
    LA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    This has the potential to get very, very ugly (uglier?).
     
  19. Freestyle2000

    Freestyle2000 Moderator

    Feb 6, 2000
    LA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    What the ******** was that matador defense on the third goal?
     
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  20. JayRockers!

    JayRockers! Member+

    Aug 4, 2001
    Junior Moreno agrees.
     
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  21. onefineesq

    onefineesq Member+

    Sep 16, 2003
    Laurel, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Junior Moreno should be subbed out just for that lack of effort alone.
     
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  22. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Get? It's now 3-0 with 9 minutes to go in the half. This will be worse than 5-1 from a month ago.
     
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  23. UnitedBorn

    UnitedBorn Member+

    Dec 7, 2015
    301
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ben should be fired when the team returns from the game.
     
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  24. morrissey

    morrissey Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 18, 2000
    West Los Angeles, Calif
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yep.
     
  25. big spaniel

    big spaniel Member

    Nov 18, 1999
    Arlington, Virginia
    United has not been dangerous at any moment in the first half.
     

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