Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match & PBP Thread [R]

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  1. ursula

    ursula Member

    Feb 21, 1999
    Republic of Cascadia
    #51 ursula, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    On the other hand- Freddy attacking from Marvell's side keeps the rook pinned back in his end which is a good thing. Gros can't have the same effect because he has more defensive responsibilities then Fred.

    The reality however is that several of our players will attack from the left. It's all good.

    And speaking of Marvell stopping Fred each time in week one, I seem to remember back in 2000 Rusty Pierce stopping Jaime Moreno cold in an early season game. Somehow Jaime has managed to figure out how to play with Rusty. Fred can learn the same.
     
  2. scarshins

    scarshins Member

    Jun 13, 2000
    fcva
    #52 scarshins, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Nowak moved Adu at halftime, to the center. It worked much better.

    I like the idea of Gros beating on Wynne.
     
  3. Th4119

    Th4119 Member

    Jul 26, 2001
    Annandale, VA
    #53 Th4119, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Yes and we stopped playing three forwards which wasn't working out very well.
     
  4. dcuinvermont

    dcuinvermont Member

    Sep 8, 2000
    Burlington VT
    #54 dcuinvermont, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    And Boz was puking a lung out



    Isn't Guavara suspended already? I would have thought he couldn't go through 3 games without a red card so he could head back home for a week on the beach.
     
  5. Abner Ravenwood

    Abner Ravenwood Member

    Jul 21, 2004
    Last seen in Nepal
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    #55 Abner Ravenwood, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    It's too early to tell "weather" or not the black storm clouds coming up from the south will dump 2, 3, or 4 or more goals on the Meadowlands on Saturday.
     
  6. BigKahuna

    BigKahuna Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    GA Boy in DC
    #56 BigKahuna, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Have I missed something? Whats with the Oliver Kahn v. 2?
     
  7. jmsdoc

    jmsdoc Member

    Jun 25, 2000
    The Valley
    #57 jmsdoc, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    just an imagination:)
     
  8. Hedbal

    Hedbal Member+

    Jul 31, 2000
    DC
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    #58 Hedbal, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Lucio and Jaime play too much alike - neither is a "striker," someone who will get in the Heifer's grill and snap off a shot at a moment's notice. Esky will do that.
     
  9. BigKahuna

    BigKahuna Member

    Nov 30, 2004
    GA Boy in DC
    #59 BigKahuna, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    oh...ok...well, in regards to the keeper situation, I would continue playing Perkins until he messes it up regardless of how healthy Rimando is. He had a shaky outing against the Bulls in the season opener but he has really settled down and you can't really argue with two consecutive shutouts.
     
  10. GrillMaster

    GrillMaster Member

    Aug 31, 2000
    Alexandria, VA
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    #60 GrillMaster, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    On that swamp pitch, it's best to use young legs. I'd like to see a score where Jaime and Gomito could take the last half hour off.

    GM
     
  11. Talion

    Talion New Member

    May 24, 2004
    VA
    #61 Talion, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    We were still in the 4-3-3, just with Esky, Filomeno, and Moreno up top instead of Adu, Filomeno, and Moreno. Unless you're trying to make a snarky remark about Moreno not being a "true" forward. Although we really took it to RBNY in the second half, I am expecting a 3-5-2 in NY. Yeah, Moreno was tired from the flight, but he needs to be in the center of the park and not a wing forward.
     
  12. Primate

    Primate Member

    Sep 17, 2002
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    #62 Primate, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    I thought Nowak was incapable of pulling Jaime?
     
  13. nobletea

    nobletea Moderator
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    Sep 29, 2004
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    #63 nobletea, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Seemed to me (noting that I probably had a fever by half time) that the best thing Wynne did against Adu was mark high and tight on him so as not to let him turn and face him very often, and even when Fred did get turned around he was right in his face and pushed him to the line. Adu doesn't have the physical tools to outplay him in this situation, save for his speed. This means the players playing balls to him should look for him to check back and play the ball over Wynne, OR someone should check to Adu for a lay off and 1-2 behind Wynne as Freddy peels off of him to the line.

    Then again, I was VERY sick at that first game.
     
  14. GrillMaster

    GrillMaster Member

    Aug 31, 2000
    Alexandria, VA
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    #64 GrillMaster, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Kid's got to learn sometime, right?

    GM
     
  15. spidergoose

    spidergoose Member

    Nov 2, 2004
    Annapolis
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    DC United
    #65 spidergoose, Apr 19, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    I'd like to see Jamil Walker come in around '60. He will absolutely fly on the astroturf. Even if it's a little damp.
     
  16. Knave

    Knave Member+

    May 25, 1999
    #66 Knave, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Michael Lewis says we probably won't have the chance to get Johnston fired ...
    http://www.bigapplesoccer.com/article.php?article_id=5861

    I'm not sure what the implications are for this game.
     
  17. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Moderator
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    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
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    #67 BBBulldog, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    nono, please do it Saturday early afternoon. Why go for near comedy when it could be funnier.
     
  18. Footer Phooter

    Footer Phooter Member

    Jul 23, 2000
    Falls Church, VA
    #68 Footer Phooter, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread


    On the field would be my preference. While the players are going to the bench, could say something like, "Coach, I believe you're seat is up here", then escort him into the stands.
     
  19. CHICO13

    CHICO13 Moderator
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    Oct 4, 2001
    SECTION 135
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    #69 CHICO13, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    I am absolutely bummed out I'm going to miss this road trip.
     
  20. Bootsy Collins

    Bootsy Collins Player of the Year

    Oct 18, 2004
    Capitol Hill
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    #70 Bootsy Collins, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    I just hope our team is ignoring all this crap, rather than hearing about it and assuming this game'll be an easy walkover. Going up there in the middle of this and still losing would suck more than losing under ordinary circumstances would. If another team is in trouble, you don't relax. Just the opposite: you play your best game, crowd them into a corner and beat them into submission. I hope that's the mentality we have.
     
  21. spidergoose

    spidergoose Member

    Nov 2, 2004
    Annapolis
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    DC United
    #71 spidergoose, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    It's the Metrobulls. That's not just the mentality we need but the strategy we usually use, just beat the shit out of them. :D
     
  22. CHICO13

    CHICO13 Moderator
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    Oct 4, 2001
    SECTION 135
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    #72 CHICO13, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    It's up to the travelling supporters to light that fire.
     
  23. Riz

    Riz Member+

    Nov 18, 2004
    R-ville, Murrlin
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    Chelsea FC
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    #73 Riz, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Metaphorically speaking, of course. ;)
     
  24. roachboy

    roachboy New Member

    Aug 1, 2003
    Baile atha cliath
    #74 roachboy, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Think how I feel! We have to watch it on the net and now we have to PAY!! BAZTADS!!!!

    On the upside, I can go for a few high quality pints of Guiness before hand;)

    always a silver lining:D

    Must start saving now for DC trip this summer!!!!
     
  25. spidergoose

    spidergoose Member

    Nov 2, 2004
    Annapolis
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    DC United
    #75 spidergoose, Apr 20, 2006
    Re: Official DC United @ New York Red Bulls PRE Match Thread

    Um.... this one won't me on the net, will it? It's on ESPN2... :(
     
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