Home - 04/23 Orlando

[NYCFC_Dan]

An early season must win?
We gave up a tough loss to Orlando in the opening game and they are a point behind with two games in hand as I type this.

We've been amazing at home and let's hope that continues.

Sunday April 23rd
Kickoff 1:30
Broadcast FS1
WFAN (Online) WQBU

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Lawd have mercy and let us whip the asses of these ridiculous tossers.

 

[JGarrettLieb]

I want to break them. They were lucky not to loose that game 5-0, so lets make that score the reality.

 

[Kjbert]

Kaka will always have the ability to do something special.

That being said, we are a better team IF we finish our chances.

 

[dannd23]

Kaka will always have the ability to do something special.

That being said, we are a better team IF we finish our chances.

Is Kaka going to be healthy though?

 

[LionNYC]

Can de Blasio bar Alexi Lalas from entering New York City that day? When he shows up for our matches on FS1, it's never good.

 

[Jagmandeeep]

I'd like Kaka to be healthy for this one. The way we bossed that first game on their turf, they're going to need all the help they can get in the Bronx.
I predict a 5-1.

 

[Seven]

Seems like Kaka is still two weeks away, so doubt he plays.

This starts a tough stretch for us. Time to see if this team is for real. Especially going to be a good barometer for the defense. Orlando, Columbus, and Atlanta. All currently in playoff position (yes it's early), and all have been strong on offense

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Seems like Kaka is still two weeks away, so doubt he plays.

This starts a tough stretch for us. Time to see if this team is for real. Especially going to be a good barometer for the defense. Orlando, Columbus, and Atlanta. All currently in playoff position (yes it's early), and all have been strong on offense

For Atlanta at least, we should be okay. They like to break with pace, but we usually give the ball away so close to our own goal that their speed won't be a factor.

 

[canchon]

Orlando has played four of their five games so far at home (and give them credit, they have won them all).

But yeah, I am sick and tired of losing to this team - a reminder that ORL has more points against NYCFC than any other team. I want at least a 2-3 goal victory to put them in their place.

PV should take the whole back line and show them video of Larin all week. "Don't forget about this guy."

 

[Kjbert]

Orlando, Atlanta and Columbus all look legit. I watched that Orlando match yesterday and they are very good. Cyle Larin is a headache for MLS defenders.

Possession and finishing will be key again. I didn't think Orlando's defense was great.

 

[Jon]

I know the attendance post isn't up yet but I think we're looking at a good bump from the first 3 games based on what I've seen on ticketmaster. Let's just hope the weather holds up.

 

[Ulrich]

Orlando, Atlanta and Columbus all look legit. I watched that Orlando match yesterday and they are very good. Cyle Larin is a headache for MLS defenders.

Possession and finishing will be key again. I didn't think Orlando's defense was great.

His game winner was well taken but LA blew it with the coverage. I think it was Jermaine Jones marking him which was such a mismatch. And it looked like Larin gave him a shove to create the separation. Ugh, whatevs....

 

[Kjbert]

His game winner was well taken but LA blew it with the coverage. I think it was Jermaine Jones marking him which was such a mismatch. And it looked like Larin gave him a shove to create the separation. Ugh, whatevs....

Most MLS defenders blow that coverage. He's becoming a special MLS talent.

 

[LionNYC]

If you want to get to the good stuff, go to 12:24

 

[21Architect]

If you already despise Orlando City I suggest you don't ever look at The Ruckus twitter feed. You will be filled with RAGE.

If we ever pound anyone 6-0, I hope it's this weekend.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

If you want to get to the good stuff, go to 12:24

mgarbowski go to around 12:50 and check out the other angles. I actually think he was not as guilty as you were charging him of the backpedaling error (which I also have a major problem with). He's really more readying himself to go up and snatch it - think outfielder at the wall or receiver in the back of the endzone. If there's an error, it's playing for the catch and not the tip over. But really, while it may not have been entirely unsaveable, it was pretty close given the situation and what anyone would reasonably be expecting.

 

[mgarbowski]

mgarbowski go to around 12:50 and check out the other angles. I actually think he was not as guilty as you were charging him of the backpedaling error (which I also have a major problem with). He's really more readying himself to go up and snatch it - think outfielder at the wall or receiver in the back of the endzone. If there's an error, it's playing for the catch and not the tip over. But really, while it may not have been entirely unsaveable, it was pretty close given the situation and what anyone would reasonably be expecting.

Yes, I did simplify a bit when describing but my criticism still stands. He did better than most goalies in that situation in that he does turn his back to the ball to start to run towards goal. But he doesn't trust it, he starts to turn at the 6-yard line and backpedals the last 5 yards. My coaching advice for a position I never played in a sport I have little personal experience in is:
Turn to goal.
Run to the goal.
Turn back.
Catch the ball.

 

[SoupInNYC]

This is Kreis' first game back at Yankee Stadium, right? Lets give him a nice reception.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Yes, I did simplify a bit when describing but my criticism still stands. He did better than most goalies in that situation in that he does turn his back to the ball to start to run towards goal. But he doesn't trust it, he starts to turn at the 6-yard line and backpedals the last 5 yards. My coaching advice for a position I never played in a sport I have little personal experience in is:
Turn to goal.
Run to the goal.
Turn back.
Catch the ball.

So here's two ways I disagree that Blake really screwed up that may or may not fit your interpretation of the clip. 1) To me the biggest reason you do that in baseball is to get to the spot quicker to position yourself to make a throw, not because it is particularly easier to catch the ball. This is just my experience, but I was a lifelong infielder barring a few disastrous stints when a coach tried to hide me in left field for my bat. (Humblebrag, truly humiliating when a ball was hit out there.)
2) Further looking at what happened and why he botched it, I'm leaning toward the theory that he either misjudged it or the ball "carried" on him. Now, had he sprinted all the way to the goal first, that may have saved him, but I don't know if that's a viable strategy for a keeper. Looking at the timing, I'm not sure if he turns his back to the ball and then tries find it he'll do much better. Turnin your back to the ball and then re-finding it is hard for a high-level baseball outfielder. It seems to me that a keeper would not practice this very often, given that you practically never face 50 yard bombs.

I don't claim to be definitive here. This is just my interpretation of what I see and preceding circumstances that combine to make it much more of a great goal than a howler.