Pre-match: Columbus Crew vs Who Shot J.R. FC | Match 3 - Mar. 16, 2019 2:00 PM ET

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What will be the result of the Crew's 3/16/19 match vs Dallas?

Poll closed Mar 16, 2019.
  1. Win by two or more goals

    20.3%
  2. Win by one goal

    62.7%
  3. Canadian Win (née Tie)

    5.1%
  4. Lose by one goal

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Lose by two or more goals

    3.4%
  6. Pedro Shuffle: Santos draws ≥5 fouls, gets ≥1 assist, and Crew win by two or more (worth 2 points!!)

    5.1%
  7. "It's better to burn out than to be Austin FC." - Frankie Hejduk

    3.4%
  1. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Columbus Crew SC vs FC Dallas
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    MLS Regular Season Match Saturday, March 16, 2:00 PM – MAPFRE Stadium

    Broadcast: FOX Sports Ohio, MLS LIVE on ESPN+ (we built this league on blackouts!), MLS LIVE on DAZN

    Links: MLS Match Center

    Vitals:
    Columbus Crew
    4 P / 2 G / 2 PPG | 1W-0L-1D | 3 GF / 1 GA / 2 GD | FORM: WD

    FC Dallas
    4 P / 2 G / 2 PPG | 1W-0L-1D | 3 GF / 1 GA / 2 GD | FORM: WD

    Goal Leaders:
    Columbus Crew
    Gyasi Zardes - 2
    Gastón Sauro - 1

    FC Dallas
    Bryan Acosta - 1
    Michael Barrios - 1
    Reto Ziegler - 1

    Previous Meeting:
    Sep. 15, 2018 @ Toyota Stadium
    Columbus Crew 0, FC Dallas 0

    Notes:
    Dallas tied New England at home. We beat New England on the road. But Dallas beat a Zlatan-less Galaxy side at home. And we tied a Zlatan-less NYRB side at home. Dallas has new coach. Columbus had new coach. Dallas score three goal. Crew scores 3 goals. Is Dallas Crew? COLUMBUS IS FC?

    RRRRAAAAAASBURNNNNNN

    So... yeah, we'll probably lose at home to Dallas. Bigly. Or do we?

    Maybe not because...

    ***LAMAR HUNT PIONEER CUP KLAXON***
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    That's right, jerkfaces! Get your goddamned heads in the game. We're playing for some sweet, sweet fake trophy mojo! In just his ninth match as manager, CB9K could bring home another scrumptious piece of minor hardware. LET'S ********IN' DO THIS!

    Also, ******** Texas!

    Discuss.
     
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  2. the_rickler

    the_rickler Member+

    Feb 9, 2013
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    I’m really pissed off at Mother Nature about Saturday’s projected weather. Although this early in the week for the opener was showing 35 degrees and snow so who in the hell knows at this point.
     
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  3. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Likely will be the coldest daytime high for the next six-eight months.:(:mad:
     
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  4. Dr.Fever

    Dr.Fever Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Oct 19, 2018
    I have a friend who is on Year One of STM. He sends me a text yesterday, being pissed off about the same thing.

    I told him that its best he and his wife learn this early. The crappiest weather of any given week is a Crew home match.

    In order to get great weather for Crew, you need absolutely gorgeous the rest of the week.
     
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  5. DGA57

    DGA57 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Dublin, OH
    I prefer to play Dallas this early in the cold versus the traditional Dallas home game in heavy downpour and 90 minute lightning delay - specifically with 5 minutes to go in the match.
     
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  6. Minnman

    Minnman Member+

    Feb 11, 2000
    Columbus, OH, USA
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Would you have preferred last Saturday?

    I mean, what do people expect in central Ohio in early/mid March? Frankly, I think we were pretty fortunate on week one. If we're somewhere around 40 - with maybe even a hint of sun - next Saturday, I'll have nothing to complain about.
     
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  7. puttputtfc

    puttputtfc Member+

    Sep 7, 1999
    Santos falls line is 9.5.
     
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  8. the_rickler

    the_rickler Member+

    Feb 9, 2013
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    It was a joke. Chill
     
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  9. hungariansteven

    hungariansteven Member+

    May 29, 2012
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Someone say Chili?

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  10. jack sticker

    jack sticker Red Card

    Rangers
    United States
    Jun 5, 2018

    No one wants to see pics of your shit.

    Jesus that looks gross in a marketing picture even. Overly soggy noddles, sloppy joe, and Lalas pubic hair gross.
     
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  11. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

    I see what you did there.
     
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  12. Big J 0526

    Big J 0526 Member+

    Columbus Crew SC
    United States
    Sep 8, 2010
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    so if kristin shot j.r., and i shot the sheriff, who shot the deputy????
     
  13. hangthadj

    hangthadj Member+

    A.S. Roma
    Mar 27, 2001
    Zone 14
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    The mods framed @Placid Casual and banned him. smdh....
     
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  14. DGA57

    DGA57 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Dublin, OH
    Dallas won't pressure as high so there will be more chances for Santos getting the ball, er, I mean, getting knocked over in the final third. I'm going with the over.
     
  15. Crewster

    Crewster Member+

    Jan 28, 2005
    Worthington
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Crewster points as of today::

    EAST

    Toronto 3
    Montreal 3
    NYRB 1
    Columbus 1
    DC 1
    Cincinnati 1
    NYC -1
    Orlando -1
    Atlanta -2
    New England -2
    Chicago -2
    Philadelphia -3



    WEST
    Minnesota 6
    Portland 1
    Salt Lake 1
    Kansas City 0
    Seattle 0
    LAFC 0
    LA Galaxy 0
    Dallas -2
    Houston -2
    Colorado -2
    Vancouver -3
    San Jose -6
     
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  16. POdinCowtown

    POdinCowtown Member+

    Jan 15, 2002
    Columbus
    He burned his own bridges. Though he might have been inebriated at the time.
     
  17. TKyle

    TKyle Moderator
    Staff Member

    Columbus Crew
    United States
    Dec 28, 2014
    Nordecke’s Porch
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That’s -3 for home loss, -1 for home draw, +1 for road draw, and +3 for road win?
    I should remember, but my brain doesn’t.
     
  18. DGA57

    DGA57 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Dublin, OH
    So, what's in Porter's head for Saturday? Same starting 11? Will Meram lose his starting role? The defense seems solid in the middle and Afful had a better second game. Francis has been average and hasn't provided much on the attacking end. If we get the same starting 11, does Porter go to the bench earlier if we're tied? Who will make the 18? It looks like JJ has been a lock but hasn't come in yet.

    Thoughts?
     
  19. hungariansteven

    hungariansteven Member+

    May 29, 2012
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Porter wanting to keep the CB pairing consistent makes Mennsah and Sauro locks, joining Zack. Afful and Waylon start due to no better alternatives on the bench. You also don’t start hector unless it’s an emergency as he is your cover at multiple positions and he helps you avoid Conner Maloney getting any real minutes.

    I don’t know if you bench Meram this early in the season despite me wanting him subbed off way earlier than he was at New England. I think you give him another home game to try and pull some magic, but give him a smaller leash before pulling him for Robinho earlier if he still stinks up the field. I just still don’t know what we have in Robinho to say we start him just yet. Would want him to get more than just a few minutes first.

    I think Santos earned himself another start, and wil, Artur, Higs And Zardes are our best options at their respective positions.

    I think JJ at this point in his career is your “we are down a goal so let’s bring on another guy that we can whip crosses into the box at” sub, while Mullins is my
    Choice if we are tied and want to try to bring on another forward to go for the win.

    I don’t really like any of our other attacking options as subs. Argudo is okay, but I would prefer healthy Niko. Sosa might have potential but he’s no Higs just yet.

    That’s a long way of me seeing that I imagine the same 11.
     
  20. chr1st

    chr1st Member+

    Jan 19, 2011
    Dayton
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think he sticks with the same 11 we've seen so far this season. If anyone needs to be benched, it's Meram, but it's not like we're loaded with great options behind him.

    Defensively, I think you've got to stick with what we've seen. I'm a little concerned about our left flank; Dallas significantly favored attacking down the right side their first two matches. I think Francis is our weakest link in the back.

    I hope CB9K is more willing to make some subs, especially if we're tied. He has seemed hesitant to do so.

    My XI:

    Steffen
    Afful - Mensah - Sauro - Francis
    Artur - Trapp
    Santos - Higuaín - Meram
    Zardes
    Bench: Bendik, J Williams, Jimenez, Clark, Robinho, Mullins, JJ Williams
     
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  21. 110toyourleft

    110toyourleft Member+

    Jan 27, 2007
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have 2 in 105 I cant use this Saturday, free to those who post here. Message me if interested.
     
  22. Bill Archer

    Bill Archer BigSoccer Supporter

    Mar 19, 2002
    Washington, NC
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 Bill Archer, Mar 12, 2019
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2019
    I was with a guy last weekend who had a couple he didn't need.

    He printed them up at home and brought them to the stadium,where we walked over to the ticket window, found a young couple standing in line, handed them to them and said "Go Crew"

    We figured this was giving forward, since those kids will remember that they went to a Crew game and people were really nice long after they've forgotten the score.
     
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  23. porchlight

    porchlight Member+

    Jul 27, 2013
    Crawlumbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Barbra Eden...to much time in that bottle
     
  24. LastOfEleven

    LastOfEleven Member

    May 1, 2007
    Cincy, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I agree with this except for Meram. He was crap when he returned from Orlando. He's been crap so far this year. He's done nothing to deserve that starting spot. It pains me to say it because of what he has done for us in the past, but you've to put him on the bench. His lack of production can't be rewarded. Give someone else a shot.
     
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  25. hardhead

    hardhead Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 2008
    NEO
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    When I was a poor graduate student, not more than a month after starting to lurk on these boards, @kgilbert78 offered me a pair of his great seats. I don't remember the outcome of the match, but I do remember his kindness!

    Now I'm bringing down the next generation. Everyday my 8-year-old kid wears his (formerly my) yellow knit hardhat-era Crew hat to school that Frankie signed at the tAAAilgate. (He also presented it to his class at show & tell.)
     
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