Projection - 2004

Ingmar4Rapids · Nov 14, 2003

Re: Re: ATTACKING midfield play

Originally posted by spot
The second item is that the two central players need to be able to combine a bit between each other to keep the defense honest. I don't think Pablo and Beckerman did this very well. Beckerman and Trembley were better at it. I'm assuming that Pablo will look to go abroad so I hope that Beckerman and Powell can form a solid tandem. Who knows Beckerman likes Reggae, Powell's from Jamaica, simpatico.
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I think this can develop with a new coach and time. Whether or not Pablo goes, the midfield can develop with Beckerman, Powell if he is healthy, and a someone else decent. I also thought Pablo was getting forward and attacked more as toward the end of the season. I posted this link elsewhere, by it states that Mastroeni may stay with the Rapids, or at least MLS.

http://skysports.planetfootball.com/article.asp?id=172228&cpid=218

Originally posted by spot

The third thing is that a forward who's good in the air would really help our attack. I don't think we need a back-to-the-goal target, but a mobile player with heading ability would be key. I had hoped that Schmidt could develop this season into that guy. Zizi hasn't displayed a lot of heading ability. Is there any hope for Blake?
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"Its deja vu all over again." Yogi Bera.

spot · Nov 14, 2003

Thanks for the link. I hadn't seen anything about Pablo. It's interesting his statements prior to this season had indicated an interest in going abroad.

greenie · Nov 14, 2003

Re: Re: Re: ATTACKING midfield play

Originally posted by Ingmar4Rapids
I posted this link elsewhere, by it states that Mastroeni may stay with the Rapids, or at least MLS.
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Not sure how much validity that link carries, as the article makes a few key mistakes (e.g. stating Carrieri played instead of Zizi in Game 2) and is written by someone who only read the article in the Post... take it for what it's worth.