Away - 09/16 Colorado

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Will be at work following tonight's game so I'm getting this one up early.

Matchday - Kickoff is at 9pm Saturday the 16th

Broadcast - YES, WFAN (online) & WADO
 
I'm slightly out of the loop. Any suspensions for this one?

Who may be returning from injury? How long is White out for?
 
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I'm slightly out of the loop. Any suspensions for this one?

Who may be returning from injury? How long is White out for?

White is out 4 weeks from the Derby, which would mean he probably has another week out. Mata is supposedly "close" but not sure if that means close to being ready to play, or just close to coming back to full training.
Herrera was considered "day-to-day" in the injury report, but considering he has a potential hernia, not sure what his status will be.

The Pigeons should have Villa and Ring available for next Saturday’s game at the Colorado Rapids.

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/pirlo-spoils-nycfcs-unbeaten-run-65306/
 
Woo! I'll be in Denver this weekend.

Anyone who's been feel free to share any cool spots. Looking to do some hiking on Sunday.
Same. May go to the Rockies game Sunday since the Cowboys v. Broncos game is reselling at an absurd price, wouldn't mind hiking around the area. Excited to see what the Rocky Mountains have to show, as well as the game.

Hopefully get the three points against an under-performing team. Would enjoy seeing Sands get some time too just to see his first appearance.
 
White is out 4 weeks from the Derby, which would mean he probably has another week out. Mata is supposedly "close" but not sure if that means close to being ready to play, or just close to coming back to full training.
Herrera was considered "day-to-day" in the injury report, but considering he has a potential hernia, not sure what his status will be.

The Pigeons should have Villa and Ring available for next Saturday’s game at the Colorado Rapids.

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/pirlo-spoils-nycfcs-unbeaten-run-65306/

We talked to Mata at the City-Send Off. He said probably 2 weeks until he's back.
 
We talked to Mata at the City-Send Off. He said probably 2 weeks until he's back.
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Unpopular opinion time: I think we're better suited with Sweat at LB than we were with Mata at LB.

In the sense that Sweat at LB could push Mata higher up the field and then we possibly keep him and Sweat and Wallace in play? Or just as a straight comparison?
I can definitely see the former but I don't think the latter is fair to Mata at his peak
 
Except for Villa and Ring, who are cardio monsters, Colorado is going to be a match that should only start guys that have been playing recently and at full fitness. With the altitude and lower O2 levels, anybody playing themselves into shape or not many game minutes under their belts are going to be sucking wind halfway through. I want to make substitutions for tactical reason, not for fitness problems.
 
In the sense that Sweat at LB could push Mata higher up the field and then we possibly keep him and Sweat and Wallace in play? Or just as a straight comparison?
I can definitely see the former but I don't think the latter is fair to Mata at his peak
Mata has more effect on the match as a late game attacking wing sub that can run a defender's tired legs into the ground. Was it the first RB match where he came on and abused them repeatedly?
 
Unpopular opinion time: I think we're better suited with Sweat at LB than we were with Mata at LB.
i agree with you on this. mata leaves us exposed more often than not. defending doesnt seem to be a priority for him... LW or RW is a different story where i think he may be of more use, even as a sub
 
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