Sporting KC @ Columbus Saturday 7/14 6:30 p/i/p [R]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the same kind of lineup from the Seattle game in this one. Still hope we have some energy to get a win here....this is a winnable game, but we gotta be physically and emotionally spent after last night. Columbus matches up better with us on FK's with their big CB's, so we are going to have to get something going from the run of play.

 

I imagine it was straight to Columbus from Philadelphia for the team then?

I don't even know how to feel about this one. I suppose if we had to punt on a match to make it to the USOC final this would be the game, but I'd hate to lose to a conference rival.

A point would be wonderful.

 

For clarification, when I said out, I meant out of the starting lineup. If you study how PV does things, it's easy to figure out his line up.

 

I wonder if Vermes is just reluctant to start Cesar at DM while Olum is unavailable as the backup CB. At least Julio was in the 18 last night. Besler and Cesar as the CB pairing vs. Seattle? (shudder)

 

The problem with Cesar is pace. PV looks to be going for younger/fresher legs. The late sub for the Philly game was going to be Thomas. Right now, he is more suited for CB tham DM.

 

Let's hope Olum is a quick healer.....

 

This makes no sense to me. Cesar has been our DM destroyer in the middle of the field, hanging behind Roger and Zusi. He doesn't need a lot of pace. He's not a winger streaking up and down the sidelines.

The fact remains, we have been at our best this year with Cesar on the field. Without him, we have usually struggled. If PV is resting him because of his age to save him for the USOC final and later part of the season, I get that and applaud giving some game time to Nagamura and others to get them minutes. But if he's deciding to bench Cesar because of a lack of "pace" he's an idiot.

 

It's also possible Vermes is now thinking in terms of conserving players for the stretch run, particularly the ones with a few miles on them.

 

Eh, I hope we win. I like winning when I'm at away games. I've seen two losing efforts in a row, I'm tired of that already.

Win, I wanna sober up in a Tim Hortons in a good mood.

 

spoiled brat. Last time I saw us win live on the road was the 2002 open cup game against the Milwaukee wave

 

We are finally getting back to being pretty healthy again. Columbus looks to have a few key guys out though.

 

Cesar should be in the line up today, no Zusi though. I also get the feeling that one of our forwards will be traded or at the very least discussions took place.

 

I hate to say it but if were dumping a forward we better get back
1. CB
2.DM
3.Playmaker
4.Goalie(Lets face it jimmy's has only around 2 seasons left in him)


Hopefully were dumping teal.

 

1.Within the next few years Europe may be looking at Besler, Possibly collin. Im not completley sold on Olum. Markovic look decent.

2. Fair enough

3. I know its been talked on here before zusi could move to rogers spot, and roger would replace cesar.
Anyway its not my first choice just a possible thought.

4. Again fair enough. Not a high need but it wouldnt hurt.

 

Saad gets the nod and Bumbury and CJ get some rest. Ballsy coaching. I like it.

 

Peterson squared!

 

great ball and excellent run.
who knew we could score without crossing the ball.