RichmondRedskin88 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'll take 2-2 but we blew that win. Well I should say Pep did by not making a defensive sub after 2-0. The tie should be over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage520 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 CONCACAF CCL starts out rough for DCU. If there was a team that I would've figured we could stand a solid chance against in this tourney it would've been Queretaro. Really hoping we see a better performance when they come to DC in a few days. I know I shouldn't be too bummed since we're still in preseason form and the Mexican sides are further along. But any loss, especially a clean sheet stings. Also doesn't help that Seattle played a solid match against America. Hoping this isn't a sign of things to come once MLS play starts. I blame Chris Rolfe cutting his hair lol. Vamos United 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 CONCACAF CCL starts out rough for DCU. If there was a team that I would've figured we could stand a solid chance against in this tourney it would've been Queretaro. Really hoping we see a better performance when they come to DC in a few days. I know I shouldn't be too bummed since we're still in preseason form and the Mexican sides are further along. But any loss, especially a clean sheet stings. Also doesn't help that Seattle played a solid match against America. Hoping this isn't a sign of things to come once MLS play starts. I blame Chris Rolfe cutting his hair lol. Vamos United Yeah, not sure how Birnbaum didn't score there on that amazing double-save (like I said before, he's the next American centerback to move to Europe, mark my words) and the first goal should've been saved. You could argue Dykstra saw it late, but the view from behind showed that he just reacted slowly, which is his problem. Positioning was fine, just reacted slowly to it. The second goal was the back breaker, though. Combo of a great ball-in and terrible defending. Kemp was awful down the left hand side going forward. Looks like DC United will again struggle to score goals this year.... only this time they'll be without Bill Hamid for the first half of the season. I'd be surprised to see them in the playoffs this year, unfortunately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage520 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 My hope, as I said in the DCU thread, is that the acquisitions of all these midfielders starts to put a jolt into the offensive play. It had been mentioned at some point last year that Ben intended to convert the standard 4-4-2 into a diamond. My guess is that all of the new midfield acquisitions have something to do with that and I'm hoping it shows results. What sucks though, is that there isn't much acclimation time before we start MLS play. So I think we're going to struggle out of the gate. Still holding out hope the offense improves as the year progresses and really hits stride once Bill comes back. Pretty much all very optimistic thinking though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 My hope, as I said in the DCU thread, is that the acquisitions of all these midfielders starts to put a jolt into the offensive play. It had been mentioned at some point last year that Ben intended to convert the standard 4-4-2 into a diamond. My guess is that all of the new midfield acquisitions have something to do with that and I'm hoping it shows results. What sucks though, is that there isn't much acclimation time before we start MLS play. So I think we're going to struggle out of the gate. Still holding out hope the offense improves as the year progresses and really hits stride once Bill comes back. Pretty much all very optimistic thinking though lol. Definitely tough to tell what Olsen was trying to do last year with some of the injuries. Outside of Kitchen I'm not sure we had a legit midfielder out there depending on where he played Rolfe. But we seemed to spend a lot of time working the ball wide and then not getting bodies in the box. Outside of the first couple of games with Sabo in there. Not sure Arrieta is going to be a player either, but we also don't have anyone but Fabi who could play him in... and Fabi is normally up there with him in the attack. I know Ben gets handed a pile of **** and is asked to make something of it, and he does brilliantly at it. But eventually we're going to have to start scoring goals on the regular if we want to get back to being the "Evil Empire". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'll take 2-2 but we blew that win. Well I should say Pep did by not making a defensive sub after 2-0. The tie should be over. Exactly. Going into the match, I would have taken 2-2 and ran. Both goals from bad errors. Should have gone more defensive after the second. Well, Bayern are 9-0 in last 9 UCL matches at AA, with 36-4 goals scored record. I like Bayern's chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinssRvA Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Lots of media sites reporting Conte next manager at CFC. Also reporting a large overhaul in the offseason seeing Nainggolan, Vidal, and Stones in at Stamford bridge. Would be interesting if Conte tries to implement a 3-5-2 which I believe is his preferred formation. 3 at the back has a history of not working too well in the BPL though... but a setup like this looks pretty dangerous: Tibo Stones - Zouma - Cahill Azpi Baba Nainggolan Vidal Fabregas Costa - Hazard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Game day today. Huge match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Game day today. Huge match. Same XI you think? I was thinking possibly Lucas for Hendo (he still doesn't look fully fit), and maybe Origi for Can. I'd go diamond in the mid with Firmino top, Lucas bottom, and Phil and Milner left and right. Just idiot speculation...in Klopp I believe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Same XI you think? I was thinking possibly Lucas for Hendo (he still doesn't look fully fit), and maybe Origi for Can. I'd go diamond in the mid with Firmino top, Lucas bottom, and Phil and Milner left and right. Just idiot speculation...in Klopp I believe! This I'm not sure of with the final on Sunday. For me, that's still plenty of time to recover, but then right back against City for the following match day. Honestly, I'd go same 11. We need to learn to become killers if we want to kill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Lots of media sites reporting Conte next manager at CFC. Also reporting a large overhaul in the offseason seeing Nainggolan, Vidal, and Stones in at Stamford bridge. Would be interesting if Conte tries to implement a 3-5-2 which I believe is his preferred formation. 3 at the back has a history of not working too well in the BPL though... but a setup like this looks pretty dangerous: Tibo Stones - Zouma - Cahill Azpi Baba Nainggolan Vidal Fabregas Costa - Hazard Vidal moving only if Ancelotti doesn't want him. Based on his recent play, I don't expect to see Vidal going anywhere. Think there will be giant fight for Stones among several EPL sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 So Lucas at CB for Toure, only change. Hope Henderson and Can can find their form. A couple goals before the 60 would be nice. Could give Phil and Danny a rest then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yeah, a goal would be nice today. Strong 11, let's have it Redmen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HARSH PEN BUT GET THE **** IN YORKSHIRE FIGO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Well, guess he won't get his way in this match: http://www.espnfc.us/uefa-europa-league/story/2814862/augsburg-boss-weinzierl-eyes-shootout-against-liverpool Weinzierl said Augsburg, who held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw in the first leg, would progress so long as they do not lose at Anfield, joking that "the Germans always win on penalties." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinssRvA Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Vidal moving only if Ancelotti doesn't want him. Based on his recent play, I don't expect to see Vidal going anywhere. Think there will be giant fight for Stones among several EPL sides. I have heard lots of rumors, and it's obviously all speculation. I've never seen a more muddied picture than the soccer transfer market. Where there is smoke there is almost certainly NOT fire. But, with this one I could see it. I have heard Vidal/family are unsettled and he has a tremendous relationship with Conte. I'm not saying he will hand in a transfer request, just saying it's possible. A man can dream, can't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hilarious. I think Augsburg is figuring out we didn't really attack in the 1st leg. Like... at all. That Bundesliga defense is showing up now. It' 4-0 if not for the keeper right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mignolet there, showing why we extended him. Augsburg keeper is outstanding. Need to get one more here for sure. Our luck on set-pieces... it only takes one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sexy interplay but for not. Need one more, but a solid half all things considered. A little curious to see them kill the half on a corner, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Teixeira for Coutinho late. Love the sub. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 WALK ON WALK ON WITH HOPE IN YOUR HEARTS AND YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Well deserved result. Just seems as though whomever they play up top just can't find the net. Clearly the better side today, should have had 3 or 4. I'm really beginning to sour on Can. He just isn't giving the quality needed in the midfield, though I like his size. Grujcic may take his minutes next year, that is if he's still around. I expect a big turnover this summer. Edited February 25, 2016 by Long n Left 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Klopp the Kannibal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Klopp the Kannibal? Uhh-Ohh. Don't think you're allowed to have something like this posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Jurgen Klopp, IF that is even his real name, has found the secret to eternal youth—human flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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