PBP: Crew @ DC United, 8/4

Meram was the same as always, trying tricks. He saw a lot of the ball in that first half, seems like maybe they shut Duka off. Gaven was invisible but for a few giveaways. Interesting to see Milo in that deeper role that many of us have been calling for, hope he warms to it.

Special mention for Mendes. Reads the game very well and cuts things out early.

 

I assume you have Time Warner. For some reason they refuse to show the Crew.

 

That's pretty much been the story since March, hasn't it?

Rather surprised it hasn't happened yet.

 

Fairly even game in the first half.
This is definitely a great game to use as an example of the parity in MLS.

 

I'm using it as a sleeping pill

 

Did Dwight just say Ponty-ass? I know he likes to constantly play jokes with names, but that is offensive

 

Well, he *has* scored a couple. They just were not recognized.

 

NutPunch.

 

That was coming.

 

And he made Dwight pay for that, didn't he....

 

Andy lying there like a beached manatee

 

Meram really needs to work on his passing skills.

 

The most dangerous game.

 

Wow. Look at Miranda keeping Long Tan onside. That is shocking.

 

Chicago is having their Pride night... are we doing one this year?

 

Jesus, we suck.

 

You can't lose if you don't play the game.

 

We need to get the ball into the wide areas to set up some FKs and corners. Duka has been invisible. We need to get him more involved. Pronto.

 

DCU knocking heads like keystone kops.

 

Such a disappointing corner. DC and the ref give you all the time in the world, yet there's no communication, no bother going over what's been working best in training. Or maybe we are just completely rudderless.

 

We got lucky there, Korb was not offside.

 

I'll take "Rudderless MLS Teams" for $200, Alex...

 

Praise Jeebus!! A substitute!

 

Nothing worked for Meram tonight. Had plenty of chances in the first half to build attacks but most of them died. Renteria on. Go Event Horizon.