Away - 09/16 Colorado

[NYCFC_Dan]

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

 

[sbrylski]

I'm slightly out of the loop. Any suspensions for this one?

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

 

[Seven]

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/

 

[sbrylski]

I wouldn't mind resting Harrison in this one. Still looking for a game off for him, and this one is high altitude.

F: Wallace, Villa, Lewis
M: Maxi, Ring, McNamara
D: Sweat, Callens, Brillant, Allen

 

[NYCFC_Dan]

I wouldn't mind resting Harrison in this one. Still looking for a game off for him, and this one is high altitude.

F: Wallace, Villa, Lewis
M: Maxi, Ring, McNamara
D: Sweat, Callens, Brillant, Allen

Remove Mac and play the kid. Can he be any worse? Like, even remotely worse?

 

[sbrylski]

Remove Mac and play the kid. Can he be any worse? Like, even remotely worse?

Sands? If he doesn't debut this week, he almost surely will next week when we have 3 games in 8 days. Probably in Montreal.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Remove Mac and play the kid. Can he be any worse? Like, even remotely worse?

If we have Ring, then I think we can go with offense at that spot.

 

[NYCFCfan]

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.

 

[Schwallacus]

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.

 

[Mario]

i dont expect to see sands in this game (again) or at all for the rest of the season.
maybe we'll see struna get a start

 

[NYCFCfan]

i dont expect to see sands in this game (again) or at all for the rest of the season.
maybe we'll see struna get a start

For Allen or someone else?

 

[Etnaman]

I could see Sands riding the bench until we clinch the 2nd spot. Injuries aside of course.

 

[Jon]

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.

 

[Mario]

For Allen or someone else?

most likely for allen. i dont think hes played much anywhere else on the field in his career. from what we've seen it's almost as though PV will use RJ as a last resort. i dont think theyd bring in struna in a position we struggle and not use him.

 

[SoupInNYC]

We talked to Mata at the City-Send Off. He said probably 2 weeks until he's back.

 

[The Toe]

Unpopular opinion time: I think we're better suited with Sweat at LB than we were with Mata at LB.

 

[LeeNYCFC]

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

 

[Ulrich]

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.

 

[Ulrich]

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?

 

[Mario]

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