Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame/during-game thread [R]

I like that, the California MLS Cup recall campaign!

We need to go out and give 100% against the Rapids to reestablish the momentum we lost today and then play some backups against LA.

Playing them 4 straight games, if it happens, is really going to suck. It's very hard to beat a team that many times in a row in any sport. I'd rather face KC. On the other hand, at least we'll get familiar with HDC for the finals.

 

If the team gets its collective head out, they should be able to do well. Any more repeats of today and sheeeeeiiiitttt!!

 

That won't happen.

One thing's for certain during Yallop's tenure, is that this team just does not endure bad back-to-back games. Yallop and Dominic Kinnear just do not allow that to happen.

My early pick: Quakes 2, Rapids 1 (and yes, I know, I got the last pick wrong and I have been having a bad month).

 

I'd like to see the following players get a week off before the playoff begins. It doesn't have to be this coming week, and they can "stagger" the rest, but I'd like these players to be fresh before the Cup run:

Landon Donovan
Richard Mulrooney
Ramiro Corrales

 

Looks like DeRo and Onstad will be with Canada not the Quakes this weekend.

http://www.mlsnet.com/content/03/90min1006canada.html

 

That's great!

 

Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame thread

I was just gonna post this. That's just great. We really need these guys this weekend...gotta get back to gellin', especially DeRo and Donovan. So does this mean Walker gets the start, or Faria, or neither?

 

Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame thread

At least they didn't call up Yallop.

 

Both teams coming off bad losses. Colo seems to have SJ's number this year. DeRo can be replaced by Faria, but Conway's a pretty big step down from Onstead.

 

Saunders was there yesterday. Put him in. Oh, that's right--the pecking order.

 

Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame thread

I wonder, will Spenser be available for them? Colorado doesn't do that well without him, but when he's there he's very tough to deal with.

 

OMG!

We're screwed! This means Conway is gonna start! And Landon better not play like he did yesterday. We're screwed!

I'm sorry, I'm still not recovered from yesterday's game....

 

Spencer missed the last two games due to injury. I don't know if he'll be ready.

 

Oh thank you Noah! That brings some relief almost as well as a beer. Almost....

 

Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame thread

Maybe we can get Tonya Harding to pay a visit to practice...

 

I think the Quakes' defense takes a mauling this week. With Conway in goal, and Waibel probably still in at center-back (god, I was defending this guy early in the year but what an incredible hack!!), I fear the Rapids will be running circles around the Quakes' backline, especially if Agoos is still feeling a bit banged up.

Could spell trouble.

Yallop has a real chore ahead trying to keep the players sharp for the last 3 games and maintain some momentum headed into the playoffs, despite having already clinched the Western crown. It's a shame really that the Supporters Shield isn't taken more seriously at the official level - maybe with some cash bonus or something - 'cause then you'd see the Quakes put their foot on the accelerator straight through to the end.

 

Colorado 3 - Quakes 1 (assumes Spencer plays)

We'll just have to rebuild our momentum against the Galaxy

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Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame thread

I agree with you flashman. The entire league should advertise and glorify the supporters shield. The MLS playoffs should be billed as an exclusive tournament than the league playoffs.

As far as who the quakes should be starting this weekend that is a tough call. I think FY should give Saunders the start in goal. We have to see if the kid can cut the mustard at the MLS level of play.

Defense this one is a tough one. probably Roner, Waibel, Agoos and Dunievant. I agree with several posts about Roner. The kid is all hustle which i think is great but he has very little skill. kind of like using a hammer to drive in a screw. he will get the job done but it ain't pretty. Waibel is acceptable in my opinion. sure he isn't very skilled either but he has gotten us this far. Agoos and Dunnie should be solid as usual.

Midfield also a tough one. I would like to see corralles, mulrooney, ekelund and alvarez.

Forwards probably should go to donovan (for a half) and Faria. Donovan should get a half to play and work with Faria. Faria gets the whole game to get his legs under him for the playoffs.

Subs- I think the subs should be Walker for Donovan 45 minute and lagos/russell for corralles. although i am of the opinion that lagos and russell should be ushered out of town immediately after the season. They were good for their time but both players' skills have fallen off.

what do you lot think?

 

Spencer is practicing this week and is probable for Friday but it sounds like he's more likely to come off the bench.

 

Waibel + Roner + Conway = DOOM.

Lord help us.

 

Colorado - San Jose (Friday, 10/10) pregame thread

I second that. If wrong way is between the pipes lord help us.

I am breaking out my rosary and dusting of the good book. anybody have a koran?

 

I'd cut the head off a chicken and spread the entrails in a pentagram if I thought it would help but I'm afraid that with Wrong Way in goal our fate is sealed. No Onstad, DeRosario, Dayak or Robinson.
Corrales is playing hurt, so is Agoos. 4-1 Crapids.