2020 Preseason Catch-All Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado Rapids' started by JasonMa, Jan 18, 2020.

  1. DavidJames

    DavidJames Member+

    May 11, 2003
    Longmont
    Thanks and yeah, it's nice to see a Pro Soccer team in Colorado.
     
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  2. DavidJames

    DavidJames Member+

    May 11, 2003
    Longmont
    Rubbing it in the faces that they know about TV
     
  3. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Looks like Mezquida and Rubio are in for Kamara and Namli. Haven't seen who's out wide right.
     
  4. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Lewis is in.
     
  5. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Nicholson off a corner. Abubakar free header saved, someone else (Lewis?) had a shot saved, Nicholson finally puts it away.
     
  6. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    #231 Totoro, Feb 15, 2020
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2020
    I think this is the 2nd half lineup:

    irwin
    rosenberry-abubakar-moor-vines
    price-mezquida-acosta
    nicholson-shinyashiki-rubio

    Edit: I think Rubio came in, not Lewis.
     
  7. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    2nd VAR of the game. Rapids goal upheld.

    Nicholson in behind the defender on the right off a lob pass, passes over to a wide open Acosta in the middle.
     
  8. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Wait, Rubio's in? Not sure if I missed a sub or if he came in at half. Just sent a nice long pass to again spring Nicholson, but Nicholson had a bad touch.

    Edit: Ok, Rubio did come in, not Lewis.
     
  9. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Rubio takes an extra touch then skies it. Pretty good position in front of goal off a Shinyashiki pass from left.
     
  10. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    72 Wilson for Moor. Is Trusty hurt?
     
  11. DavidJames

    DavidJames Member+

    May 11, 2003
    Longmont
    So far this half the passing is not as crisp.
     
  12. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Oh, Nicholson shanks a sitter off a Mezquida layoff.
     
  13. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    77' line change.
    Trusty, Sebastian Anderson, Bassett, a draftee (Kelly) among others are in.
     
  14. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    79' Chicago goal, header off a corner.

    Cuts in front of Trusty for a flick-on near post.
     
  15. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    83' GOAL mezquida hits from top of box off a Kelly pass from right.
     
  16. DavidJames

    DavidJames Member+

    May 11, 2003
    Longmont
    Rapids are carving them up.
     
  17. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Lewis hit the crossbar off a Bassett pass. Rapids could have 6 goals.
     
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  18. DavidJames

    DavidJames Member+

    May 11, 2003
    Longmont
    Much better passing
     
  19. DavidJames

    DavidJames Member+

    May 11, 2003
    Longmont
    It's great to see the replacements play the same style
     
  20. TheWarmBurger

    TheWarmBurger Member+

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Aug 7, 2018
    Arizona
    Sounds like it was a good showing!

    Ironic that the preseason games are geoblocked for anyone outside of Colorado (at least my family and I couldn’t watch here in AZ) and the regular season is geoblocked to anyone inside Colorado.

    Go figure :confused:
     
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  21. Soaker888

    Soaker888 Member+

    Feb 21, 2012
    Denver
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    In New Mexico. Had no luck. Thanks to those for all the game call posted here.
     
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  22. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
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  23. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    That webcast was geo blocked? What on earth for?

    Is that a dress rehearsal for something they're going to do for regular season games?
     
  24. Independiente

    Independiente Member

    Colorado Rapids
    United States
    Mar 15, 2005
    Littleton, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was really fun to see the Rapids back in action. Picture quality of the stream on my tv was great. This Rapids team is going to be fun to watch and is playing some attractive soccer. We really controlled most of the possession and had it in their half for a majority of the game. Now, I don't think the Fire are very strong, but we played really well. Their first goal was the low point and Moor got burned on the play. He is a great leader, communicator and decision maker, but he is susceptible to getting beat by speedier players, particularly if there is a counter right after Vines has been deep in the attack. Namli and Shinyashiki were the most skilled players out there as far as technical ability. Nicholson showed that his speed can be very dangerous. I love that Price played pretty much as a strictly defensive center mid (other than set pieces). Acosta played more of a box to box role and Namli was definitely the '10', and he certainly seems like a playmaker. Vines looks sharp and pushed forward more so than Rosenberry. It does seem like these are likely the starters for the DC game. From the subs, I thought Lewis looked dangerous. Rubio played decently, but doesn't seem like a true '9'. Mezquida was good. Really, the level didn't drop at all with the subs, plus they had fresh legs, while I don't remember the Fire making subs. I know many think Trusty will start over Moor, but I don't know if that will happen to start the season. It just seems that they need an experienced "organizer" like Moor out there until Trusty and Abubakar are able to take on a stronger communication and organizational presence. Like many have said, this team is deep at most every position and Fraser can use that to push players to work hard and stay sharp in trainings, which I think is great. I'm optimistic and looking forward to the regular season.
     
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  25. unkiemark

    unkiemark Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Boulder
    This sequence didn't result in a goal, but the movement and recycling of the play were wonderful.
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