Columbus Crew vs ColoBADo CRAPids?? I don't know. I'm tired. | Match 30 - Sep. 22, 2018 7:30 PM ET

chr1st · Sep 20, 2018

Columbus Crew SC vs Colorado Rapids

MLS Regular Season Match - Saturday, September 22, 7:30 PM - MAPFRE Stadium

Broadcast: ESPN+ (crying), CW Columbus, Spectrum Sports OH, BCSN2

Links: MLS Match Center

Vitals:
Columbus Crew SC
44 P / 29 G / 1.52 PPG | 12W-9L-8D | 37 GF / 37 GA / 0 GD | L5: LDWDL

Colorado Rapids
24 P / 28 G / 0.86 PPG | 6W-16L-6D | 31 GF / 53 GA / -22 GD | L5: DLLLL

Goal Leaders:
Columbus Crew SC
Gyasi Zardes - 15
Federico Higuaín - 4
Niko Hansen - 3

Colorado Rapids
Dominique Badji - 7
Édgar Castillo - 3
Joe Mason - 3
Tommy Smith - 3
Kellyn Acosta - 2
Niki Jackson - 2
Jack McBean - 2
Sam Nicholson - 2

Previous Meeting:
June 3, 2017 @ Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Columbus Crew SC 1, Colorado Rapids 2

Notes:
int main()
{
int colorado;
int columbus;

if (columbus > colorado)
{
cout << "Yay!! Boot Berhalter.";
}
else
{
cout << "Please, Guillermo, give me the strength... Boot Berhalter.";
}

return 0;
}

Discuss.

chr1st · Sep 20, 2018

ARE YOU HAPPY, @puttputtfc? Did I get this thread posted quick enough for your liking?!

puttputtfc · Sep 20, 2018

chr1st said: ↑

ARE YOU HAPPY, @puttputtfc? Did I get this thread posted quick enough for your liking?!
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No but I didn't want to be a Suttle.

chr1st · Sep 20, 2018

Grouchy · Sep 20, 2018

Such an archaic language. 2-2 Tie...

chr1st · Sep 21, 2018

Colorado will be missing Kortne Ford (CB/RB) due to yellow card accumulation and Axel Sjöberg (CB) is out due to injury. Yannick Boli (F) is questionable due to injury.

We better kill 'em dead!

chr1st · Sep 21, 2018

No passengers on the GZHT? Against this defense? Frauds.

chr1st · Sep 21, 2018

Match preview from the MLS Analyst:

Columbus Crew SC vs. Colorado Rapids
7:30 pm ET | Match Preview | TV & streaming info
After a good few games in August, the bottom has fallen out for the Rapids yet again. They're continuing to play a 4-4-2 diamond, which I respect, but they're struggling with basic defensive principles like "cut the damn field in half or you're going to give up three goals in 20 minutes."

Nobody switches the field as often as Columbus, whose entire approach is built upon the types of diagonals you see above. Even on the road, on short rest, playing without five starters on turf Wednesday in Portland, they were able to constantly pull the Timbers apart and generate chances. Only shoddy finishing and a blinder of a 90 minutes from Andy Polo prevented them from getting a result.

Colorado have to get more defensive commitment from their frontline or they won't even be a speed bump. They've lost four straight, and have been outscored 13-0 in that time.
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Stupid hope, get out of here! Nobody wants you around!

puttputtfc · Sep 21, 2018

Anything less than three points is an embarrassment. What's sad is seeing how far Howard has fallen. It's retirement time.

west ham sandwich · Sep 21, 2018

This has should win by 2 all over it.

Win by 1

Ch(Elsey) · Sep 21, 2018

chr1st said: ↑

No passengers on the GZHT? Against this defense? Frauds.

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I would have voted for a brace.

Oh and HELLO FALL WEATHER!

Jaybir · Sep 21, 2018

Bringing a family of first timers tomorrow. They are pumped! Stage is set for a dam fun first impression.

KCbus · Sep 21, 2018

Key stat:

1-9-3. One win, nine losses, three draws.

That's Colorado's road record this season.

Columbus is 9-2-3 at home, having just rested a bunch of guys to be ready for this one. Anything other than a win is unforgiveable.

Jaybir · Sep 21, 2018

KCbus said: ↑

Key stat:

1-9-3. One win, nine losses, three draws.

That's Colorado's road record this season.

Columbus is 9-2-3 at home, having just rested a bunch of guys to be ready for this one. Anything other than a win is unforgiveable.
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Except that it is soccer.

KCbus · Sep 21, 2018

Well yeah. Obviously, weird shit can always happen. But unless half the team pulls up lame in warmups, or there's a red card in the first ten minutes, this is a game we should fully expect to win.

Jaybir · Sep 21, 2018

KCbus said: ↑

Well yeah. Obviously, weird shit can always happen. But unless half the team pulls up lame in warmups, or there's a red card in the first ten minutes, this is a game we should fully expect to win.
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Yep.

Ch(Elsey) · Sep 22, 2018

Good soccer gods, we need a golazo bonanza tonight.

puttputtfc · Sep 22, 2018

Ch(Elsey) said: ↑

Good soccer gods, we need a golazo bonanza tonight.
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Is the tricycle ready to go?

Ch(Elsey) · Sep 22, 2018

puttputtfc said: ↑

Is the tricycle ready to go?
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Markus’ Meram banner will be displayed.

Status: Currently dealing with wearing Crew colors in the Canton/Akron area after a massive Browns win.

hudson hooligan · Sep 22, 2018

I wouldn't say this is a must-win match necessarily...

But damn we need the three points. And anything less than that against the Rapids would ********ing suck.

Pauncho · Sep 22, 2018

Ch(Elsey) said: ↑

Markus’ Meram banner will be displayed.

Status: Currently dealing with wearing Crew colors in the Canton/Akron area after a massive Browns win.
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Wait until you try to explain wearing black&gold in Akron/Canton the same day the Browns beat the Steelers.

CybrSlydr · Sep 22, 2018

Wonder if CW has fixed it's shit yet or if this is yet another Crew game I'm going to miss because DirecTV and them are having a hissy...

hangthadj · Sep 22, 2018

Gonna be interesting to see what Gregg does with the wings. I think Meram is a much better player than Hansen, but with production being what it is this season, it’s hard to sit Hansen after a brace. Also Santos will he get the start or does Gregg finally give him a rest?

hudson hooligan · Sep 22, 2018

hangthadj said: ↑

Gonna be interesting to see what Gregg does with the wings. I think Meram is a much better player than Hansen, but with production being what it is this season, it’s hard to sit Hansen after a brace. Also Santos will he get the start or does Gregg finally give him a rest?
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Rest Sanch and play Hansen and Meram on the wings

hangthadj · Sep 22, 2018

hudson hooligan said: ↑

I wouldn't say this is a must-win match necessarily...

But damn we need the three points. And anything less than that against the Rapids would ********ing suck.
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Worth noting that Philly plays SKC Sunday. They are extremely likely to rest players since they have the Open Cup final (you know, the tournament Gregg doesn’t give a shit about) midweek. Good chance to make some breathing room.