Let's get a win boys, these guys are not nearly as good as us. If we win our next two games in convincing fashion (which we should) we will avoid the wild card round of the playoffs, which is for the bottom 4 teams in the league table. Be there at 8:30 for warmups. COME ON YOU SoBs
We should use this game to focus on things that we need work with...particularly midfield ball movement. We all need to get in better positions to receive passes rather than ball-watching.
Word people ... we should def. work on stuff as Bolton said at least i think thats bolton... whose all going to be there ... I know Joe is out... and Dillion just so we can actually try to put together a lineup before that morning. I also think we should get a database of somesort with everyones pictures so we start calling each other the right names... I am terrible with names and apologize for it Get Pumped Fitz
I played with a good team tonight in one game and against a good team in another game...they had fantastic ball movement created by always running around and finding open space to help out the guy with the ball...we do way too much staring at the guy with the ball and hoping he finds somewhere magical to put it, I'm probably the worst at it. I'm starting to realize that playing soccer is ridiculously like playing basketball, both in offense and defense. Anyway, my point is, let's try and get a couple of goals fast then just work on possession.
Well I've got clearance from the doctor to start playing again, but my brother-in-law is getting married on Saturday. That being said, next week, the Ol' #14 can finally emerge from (Retired) status . I'll be there for the final regular season game, and our Championship playoff run!
and THAT is why i emphasize the big O (no, not that big O) in my name. you want names with faces? use this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebradlee/1429337532/in/pool-sonsofben/
I am getting there with names. SO hopefully by the end of the season I may know everyones name. I will be there. We need to score goals! No matter how bad the team is we haven't really been able to put the ball in the back of the net. Hopefully we can put something together this week. Corey and his bro are probably out, Correct? Dillon is out. Joe is out. Everyone lets try not to get hurt before the game starts this week. Bolton is correct in his statement. I think we are starting to move the ball better as we have been slowly getting in better shape. Moving without the ball and getting into position take alot of fitness. We tend to play defensively and not take as many offensive risks due to lack of our fitness. Some people (jim) can run up and down the field all day. Then people like myself make a couple of offensive runs and need to break. I think we did a better job of subbing this past week then we have in the past. If we sub quicker and more often then I think we can be more succesful. I would say around the 15 minute mark we need to start subbing if not before. I know I stayed in too long in the second half last week.
Our midfield possession has steadily increased and improved the last two games, imo. Bolton is right, more movement off the ball and supporting each other. Show for a 1-2, or overlap and run to space. I did think the forwards and mids did a very good job of getting back to defend last week, and we pressured a lot in their back field and winning goal kicks at midfield. If we keep playing like that the goals will come, just need to be a little more opportunistic in front of net. Don't hesitate to pull the trigger!
i think corey said he is playing the remainder of the games ... but he'll obviously have to confirm that.
Im in. and in a effort to put a name/bigsoccer name with the face. This is ANTHONY #29...the shortest person in the world
If any of you guys have soft ground cleats, I highly suggest you bring them. Niko, you better be turning that wrench tonight.
Any chance of game being cancelled? (not that i want it to be)...p.s. I can bring an extra body if need be,good player, let me know.
we're good on players, but yeah we'll see if we play, I hope so because we should get an easy win if we play the way we played last week.
I'm jealous you guys are still playing. Our season finished (playoffs and championship included) two weeks ago. For some reason, the league commissioner is concerned about playing through October, meaning we get stuck playing in f'ing July, August, and September in DC. Good luck the rest of the season. Wish I weren't 150 miles away...I'd love to get out there with you guys!
Everyone may want to check their email tomrrow morning before leaving for the game in case it's cancelled...