Houston v. Colorado Sat. March 28, 2015, 6:30 p.m. pre/in/post [R]

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  1. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

    St. Louis City SC
    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Match No. 3.

    Houston (1-1-1) v. Colorado (0-0-2)
    BBVA Compass Stadium
    Saturday, March 28, 2015, 6:30 p.m. MDT

    2015:
    Houston 1-1-0 home (1 GF, 1 GA), 0-0-1 road, (1 GF, 1 GA)
    Colorado 0-0-1 home (0 GF, 0 GA), 0-0-1 road (0 GF, 0 GA)

    Center Referee: TBA

    Current form:
    Houston: WLT
    Colorado: LLLLLLLTLTLLLLTT*

    *Yes, I'm sick of posting this. Make it end. NOW!
     
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  2. fortcollins

    fortcollins Member+

    St. Louis City SC
    Apr 12, 2006
    Fort Collins
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Before the start of the 2015 regular season, I considered the first two matches as the best chance for a win until August *shudder*. Those have come and gone, with two nil-nils. After the NYCFC match, in particular, I have a bit of renewed hope.

    • Houston isn't off to a quick offensive start. They managed a 1-0 win at home against Columbus, and followed it with a 0-1 loss at home to Orlando City on an epically awful misplay by Tyler Deric. They traveled to La-La Land and drew the Gals 1-1 on a Nathan Sturgis (!) equalizer.
    • Houston comes into this match a bit dinged. Both Ricardo Clark and DaMarcus Beasley limped off the pitch against the Gals. Their status is unknown for our match.
    • On the other hand, Houston hasn't exactly been a friendly road trip for the Rapids through the years.
    • Their defense has been solid in all three matches, not that Colorado's scoreless offense poses a giant threat.
    While a win isn't entirely beyond the realm of possibility, it would take at least one goal, which would be uncharted territory for the 2015 Rapids. Maybe? Maybe?

    Now watch the Rapids win 1-0 on a Houston own goal.

    (If not, Jason, I am shaking my head in disbelief that you may have nailed it with your call that the first win will come on Jameson Night.)
     
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  3. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Remember we haven't won on the road against an existing American MLS team since Sept. 2013.
     
  4. teamed

    teamed Member

    May 18, 2014
    In addition to the injuries you mentioned, they will be missing the right side of their midfield due to Honduras call up. I've seen two of their games and they very much look like the Rapids, with a solid defense and not much in the final third. I think the Rapids have a good shot in this one. I'll go 1-1 draw, but with a little luck they could win this one.
     
  5. Eskapeesto

    Eskapeesto Member

    Nov 16, 2014
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  6. Centennial

    Centennial Member+

    Apr 4, 2003
    Centennial
    I'm going out on a limb on this one.

    Houston 1-2 Rapids

    We're due!!!
     
  7. Soaker888

    Soaker888 Member+

    Feb 21, 2012
    Denver
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Hmmm. Rapids have played better than I expected against Philly and NYCFC, but no goals. With Sarvas and Juan Ramirez both out there for more time, I think we will net one or more this game. Houston will be looking to take a win for sure given the Rapids current reputation. But still... 2-1 Rapids win, I have faith.
     
  8. Dynamo_Forever

    Dynamo_Forever Member+

    Aug 9, 2007
    Clear Lake, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #8 Dynamo_Forever, Mar 23, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2015
    Houston will possibly be missing 6 starters:
    No Boniek, Garrido, Barnes (Nat team)

    Beasley, Clark, Rodriguez possibly out injured.

    Houston was already offensively handicapped with those players in, it will be amazing if HOUSTON manages a shot on goal.
     
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  9. Centennial

    Centennial Member+

    Apr 4, 2003
    Centennial
    Shots on goal are far from the issue. 21 shots 7 on goal last game. The issue are both scoring opportunities and most importantly finishing. Both have been sorely missing since last july.
     
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  10. jayd8888

    jayd8888 Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Denver CO
    Isn't there an issue with the television for this match?
     
  11. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes, same day delay on Altitude due to Avs and Nuggets playing at the same time.

    Back when the TV schedule was announced I emailed them asking if they would lift the MLS Live blackout for this game but I never heard back. It probably wouldn't hurt if people emailed or commented on Facebook this week making the same request. That way those that have MLS Live subscriptions could watch the game live.
     
  12. Dom. FC

    Dom. FC Member+

    May 10, 2004
    Central US
    Some of my favorite posts on here (jk) are when we amateurs make suggestions for what the professionals should be doing in training. Usually I just laugh at them, however:
    Fiberglass one-man 'wall' to replicate the goalkeeper about one yard off the line dead center to the goal mouth with an electronic activator for canine shock collars that 'sends' when hit -- collars around the players' (that are shooting) necks. After we fix that we can address the misses high and wide, although just barely wide I don't mind too much -- they had the right idea at least.

    (Hopefully you're laughing at this idea too, we shouldn't steal North Korea's training drills after all.)
     
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  13. AvaiBunton

    AvaiBunton Member

    Oct 24, 2010
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm really hoping Houston is down for the count with injuries/intl duty, even though it's a home game for them.
    I'm also hoping the attack actually gets some results, heck, a goal would be awesome right? how many games now without a goal, 3 maybe 4 now if last season counts too
     
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  14. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    420 minutes without a goal going back to 2014. 420 in Colorado. Coincidence?
     
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  15. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There's now a push on Facebook to contact Altitude and the Rapids over this, if anyone wants to help.
     
  16. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We've determined that the blackout power is solely with Altitude and they can't lift it due to contract requirements with sponsors. Maybe if they get enough calls that can change but any contact should be focused on Altitude/KSE, not the Rapids or MLS.

    (Apparently the Rapids have been running into the same brick wall at Altitude as the fans have since the schedule was announced. They even contacted Houston about moving the game time to help but no luck.)
     
  17. COMtnGuy

    COMtnGuy Member+

    Apr 5, 2012
    Higher than you
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If only Altitude and Rapids had the same owner...
     
  18. IndyRapids04

    IndyRapids04 Member

    May 20, 2013
    Indianapolis
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    @danielboniface: With Shane O'Neill out with the U-23s, center back pairing would likely be Burling and Watts if Sjöberg can't go this weekend. #Rapids96
    Any hope I had on winning in Houston is lost if this is true. Said sjoberg has a foot bruise and is day to day in previous tweet.
     
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  19. jayd8888

    jayd8888 Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Denver CO

    Is Sjoberg questionable?
     
  20. IndyRapids04

    IndyRapids04 Member

    May 20, 2013
    Indianapolis
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Daniel boniface tweeted saying he didn't see sjoberg at training today and Pablo told him that he had a foot bruise and is day to day at the moment. Hopefully he is fine and plays on Saturday I don't want to see watts in the center back position.
     
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  21. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
    No doubt. So far Sjöberg as looked solid and paired well with O'Neill. Obviously O'Neill isn't available so let's hope Axel is - otherwise it's going to be really challenging to keep the goals against down.

    Burling is okay but better than Watts.
     
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  22. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
    No doubt. So far Sjöberg as looked solid and paired well with O'Neill. Obviously O'Neill isn't available so let's hope Axel is - otherwise it's going to be really challenging to keep the goals against down.

    Burling is okay but better than Watts.
     
  23. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
    No doubt. So far Sjöberg as looked solid and paired well with O'Neill. Obviously O'Neill isn't available so let's hope Axel is - otherwise it's going to be really challenging to keep the goals against down.

    Burling is okay but better than Watts.
     
  24. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I've been very happily surprised with the quality of Sjoberg's play in the first two games. Some statistical tracker had him with the most clearances in MLS this past weekend. Burling and Watts would be a HUGE step back from O'Neill and Sjoberg, not to mention we're still missing Moor.
     
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  25. commercecity

    commercecity Member

    Oct 8, 2007
    Commerce City, CO
    I am also going to go out on a limb on this one:

    0-0

    "No one scores on the Rapids." (tm)

    Against both Orlando and LA, Houston didn't look terribly potent.

    Does the Altitude nonsense -- blacking out a game you're not showing on time?! -- mean that local viewing parties will also be delayed? Do bars use Direct Kick or some other service?
     

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