[2012 Matchday 17] Union v Montreal Impact - July 14, 2012 p/d/p [R]

Dills · Jul 11, 2012

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Date|Time:
Saturday, July 14 2012
7:00P EDT

Venue:
PPL Park
Chester, PA

Gametime Forecast:

Partly Cloudy
Temp 79º | Humidity 86%
Feels Like 84º

TV Broadcast:
Comcast SportsNet

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Doop · Jul 11, 2012

Dills caught looking ahead = Instant trap game tonight

Dills · Jul 11, 2012

Doop said: ↑

Dills caught looking ahead = Instant trap game tonight
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It's Wednesday, game is Saturday. I usually like to have these up earlier than this.

Don't blame me when we lose tonight.

n4100 · Jul 12, 2012

Dills said: ↑

It's Wednesday, game is Saturday. I usually like to have these up earlier than this.

Don't blame me when we lose tonight.
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You've been blamed!

Slaskwroclaw18 · Jul 12, 2012

Dills said: ↑

It's Wednesday, game is Saturday. I usually like to have these up earlier than this.

Don't blame me when we lose tonight.
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Enough said.

Handsome Pete · Jul 12, 2012

I'm hoping the Union come into this with a chip on their shoulder after last night's loss.

With the congested schedule I wouldn't be surprised to see a much different (as different as personnel allows) line up from the last two matches.

Dills · Jul 12, 2012

I want to see Soumare start.

celt1997 · Jul 12, 2012

Dills said: ↑

I want to see Soumare start.
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Watched his pregame laps. His size was definitely needed last night. I'm hoping he is fit and ready to start his Union career, as well.

DoctorD · Jul 12, 2012

do we have to sing the Canadian anthem in French?

jaykoz3 · Jul 12, 2012

Wouldn't be surprised to see Le'Impact utilize some of the same tactics that SKC used last night (minus the theatrics and antics). This will probably be a physical game, with Montreal sitting back some. I'm looking forward to hopefully seeing our guys come out with a win.

I'd imagine we'll see one or two different faces in the lineup, as we really looked spent physically and emotionally at the end last night.

Dills · Jul 12, 2012

Throw this out and see what sticks.

Give Adu the night off after his subpar showing last night; streaky indeed. Put either Perlaza or Martinez up top with Pajoy and J-Mac. Give Gomez the start over Lahoud. Allow Okugo to rest a bit just in case he's needed against RBNY the following weekend, and start to give Soumare some quality minutes in the game.

KensingtonSC · Jul 12, 2012

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You fix matches *Clap Clap ClapClapClap*
You fix matches *Clap Clap ClapClapClap*
You fix matches *Clap Clap ClapClapClap*

celt1997 · Jul 12, 2012

Dills said: ↑

Throw this out and see what sticks.

Give Adu the night off after his subpar showing last night; streaky indeed. Put either Perlaza or Martinez up top with Pajoy and J-Mac. Give Gomez the start over Lahoud. Allow Okugo to rest a bit just in case he's needed against RBNY the following weekend, and start to give Soumare some quality minutes in the game.
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Brian Carroll is easily one of the best players we have on this team, but I really think he needs a rest. The fixture congestion and his age clearly didn't help last night. It was the first time I've seen him with tired legs, and it resulted in weak passes and some terrible touches (which are very rare for him). If Soumare is ready, I think Montreal is a team we could start Gomez & Okugo instead of Gomez & Carroll. Let BC7 have a chance to rest up.

Dills · Jul 12, 2012

celt1997 said: ↑

Brian Carroll is easily one of the best players we have on this team, but I really think he needs a rest. The fixture congestion and his age clearly didn't help last night. It was the first time I've seen him with tired legs, and it resulted in weak passes and some terrible touches (which are very rare for him). If Soumare is ready, I think Montreal is a team we could start Gomez & Okugo instead of Gomez & Carroll. Let BC7 have a chance to rest up.
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I'll buy that for a dollar.

roma258 · Jul 12, 2012

We need to put some subs out there. McInerney looked cooked out there last night. Carrol looks tired. Pajoy probably needs to sit regardless. Adu could use a rest, Williams too.

Wouldn't mind seeing Gaddis, Torres, Martinez and Keon Daniel get a start. I enjoy the consistency that Hack has brought to the line-up, but a stretch like this requires that our starters get some rest.

ScottP from DE · Jul 12, 2012

They guys looked pretty darn gassed (not to mention extremely frustrated) last night (I lost a lot of respect for KC ) and I think maybe some could use a little rest. A poor effort by Adu, lets get Torres a start. Hopefully Soumare is ready, if not slide Okugo back and then Keon could slide into the MF. Jack looked pretty darn tired too, so maybe him and Hoppenot switch roles for this game?

mattylip · Jul 12, 2012

celt1997 said: ↑

Brian Carroll is easily one of the best players we have on this team, but I really think he needs a rest. The fixture congestion and his age clearly didn't help last night. It was the first time I've seen him with tired legs, and it resulted in weak passes and some terrible touches (which are very rare for him). If Soumare is ready, I think Montreal is a team we could start Gomez & Okugo instead of Gomez & Carroll. Let BC7 have a chance to rest up.
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Carroll spent ninety minutes last night following Zusi around like a puppy. No wonder he looked tired.

ScottP from DE said: ↑

I think maybe some could use a little rest.
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That's what the Villa game is for. None of the 13 that played last night (except maybe Hoppenot) should go anywhere near the field next Wednesday. Put the best team possible out there on Saturday. We need every win and this game is winnable.

Dills · Jul 12, 2012

ScottP from DE said: ↑

Jack looked pretty darn tired too, so maybe him and Hoppenot switch roles for this game?
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Have Antoine start over J-Mac? Doubt it'll happen. Hoppenot has even said he doesn't have the fitness level to play like that for more than 30 minutes at a stretch. Plus, I think he rivals Pajoy with that whole poor-first-touch syndrome.

celt1997 · Jul 12, 2012

mattylip said: ↑

That's what the Villa game is for. None of the 13 that played last night (except maybe Hoppenot) should go anywhere near the field next Wednesday. Put the best team possible out there on Saturday. We need every win and this game is winnable.
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The best team doesn't always mean the best names., however. A tired starter may not have the edge over a bench player with fresh legs. Hopefully Hack will really do an in-depth evaluation on some of these guys over the next 2 days and make a good decision. We've got some depth in areas.

UnionDues · Jul 12, 2012

celt1997 said: ↑

The best team doesn't always mean the best names., however. A tired starter may not have the edge over a bench player with fresh legs. Hopefully Hack will really do an in-depth evaluation on some of these guys over the next 2 days and make a good decision. We've got some depth in areas.
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It was pretty clear that fatigue was a problem last night. Lot of guys should get some rest this weekend. Gaddis for Williams, Soumare (if he's available) for Okugo, and Torres for Adu are all obvious spot substitutions. Maybe switch to a 4-4-2 and run out a more crowded midfield for this game.

CopaMundial · Jul 12, 2012

Here's where things sit heading into this game.

Phillyspur · Jul 12, 2012

IMPACT? What is this, Impact????

jaykoz3 · Jul 12, 2012

Maybe a Starting 11 like this?

With Konopka, Gaddis, Torres, Carroll, McInerney, Hoeppenot, Lahoud on the bench.

Torres still needs time to get match fit (Villa Game he'll get a lot of minutes). Jack Mac and Adu need a rest as they've logged a lot of minutes lately. Ditto Carroll. Unfortunately since Soumare is not yet ready, there's no breather for our back 4.

frobisherthepenguin1 · Jul 12, 2012

Phillyspur said: ↑

IMPACT? What is this, Impact????
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LINETRASH · Jul 12, 2012

Philadelphia - Montreal 1.93 3.34 3.74
Union favorites 3-1 Union!!