MLS - June 27 - D.C. (RBA)
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While looking up NYC's GA and xGA I noted that DC is very similar on both. DC has played one more game so let's use per game stats:
NYC 0.80 xGA 1.11 GA
DCU 0.83 xGA 1.10 GA (including 3 own goals)
Nearly identical, except that almost all of DC's "excess" GA came in the first 4 games when their keeper was Chris Seitz, who held NYCFC to 1 goal then was pretty terrible, (though he was sabotaged by at least 2 and maybe all 3 OGs that DC has allowed this year). Then they switched to Jon Kempin who was pretty good, and finally they got Bill Hamid back from a calf injury 3 games ago. He has not given up a goal, though that was against Miami twice and Montreal. Still, clean sheets are clean sheets and Hamid is usually solid.
For NYC purposes, though I have not watched DC play since our game Week 1, I think based on their GA stats they continue to defend in a deep block, and look for opportunities to counter. Since our game, they've scored only 7 goals in 9 games. They have opened up somewhat: In the first 5 games they took 11.6 shots per game for 0.85xG. In the last 5 they take 16.6 shots for 1.95 xG. But that has not led to more goals. They've been held scoreless 4 times and have only 1 multi-goal game since they beat us. The reason they are not terrible is they give up relatively few goals.
So, it might very well be hard to break through their defense and keeper. And -- no big insight here -- a lot will depend on who scores first. If DC, it just gets harder, if NYC, maybe things open up.
NYC 0.80 xGA 1.11 GA
DCU 0.83 xGA 1.10 GA (including 3 own goals)
Nearly identical, except that almost all of DC's "excess" GA came in the first 4 games when their keeper was Chris Seitz, who held NYCFC to 1 goal then was pretty terrible, (though he was sabotaged by at least 2 and maybe all 3 OGs that DC has allowed this year). Then they switched to Jon Kempin who was pretty good, and finally they got Bill Hamid back from a calf injury 3 games ago. He has not given up a goal, though that was against Miami twice and Montreal. Still, clean sheets are clean sheets and Hamid is usually solid.
For NYC purposes, though I have not watched DC play since our game Week 1, I think based on their GA stats they continue to defend in a deep block, and look for opportunities to counter. Since our game, they've scored only 7 goals in 9 games. They have opened up somewhat: In the first 5 games they took 11.6 shots per game for 0.85xG. In the last 5 they take 16.6 shots for 1.95 xG. But that has not led to more goals. They've been held scoreless 4 times and have only 1 multi-goal game since they beat us. The reason they are not terrible is they give up relatively few goals.
So, it might very well be hard to break through their defense and keeper. And -- no big insight here -- a lot will depend on who scores first. If DC, it just gets harder, if NYC, maybe things open up.
Saw Talles and Thiago today! Happy Birthday to Talles!
No, a lot of the players live in the same rental building just across the bridge in New Jersey. Saw the two of them standing outside as I was going to the bridge back to the city.
If you don't bring cash, you have to go to this one SPECIFIC parking lot which is not paved. And that's only recent, no telling if that's gonna still exist.
Here's a little diagram i made:
Red zones/entrance are cash only. The red X is saying, no, that street isn't open. Green is credit or debit card, and you have to enter it from riverbend drive. Or at least that's how they did it on wednesday.
If you have $20 cash (which I recommend you do), go into the parking lot at the blue arrow and park as close to the yellow arrow as you can, because that's where the exit will be. For a weekend game, could make the difference between a 2-minute exit and a 30-minute exit.
Sorry Schwafta for defiling your hard work.
Sorry Schwafta for defiling your hard work.
Also is there a fast way back onto the freeway?! On wednesday google took me north for a few minutes just to get onto the freeway. Is there no closer entrance?
Once again, the matchday email has kick off an hour later
WHAT A WIN!!!!!
Thiago is so exciting to watch.
Thiago is so exciting to watch.
What a finish! This kid is the real deal. Seeing him, Magno and Rodriguez making runs in behind and moving off the ball is so refreshing.
Also a bit frustrating because there were numerous opportunities to play them in and there just doesn’t seem to be quality in our midfield to make those incisive passes that break lines.
The future looks bright.
Also a bit frustrating because there were numerous opportunities to play them in and there just doesn’t seem to be quality in our midfield to make those incisive passes that break lines.
The future looks bright.
I missed the match. What is the best condensed game offering online these days?
Club usually puts together highlights. ESPN+ also does a solid 10 minute highlight.
