Just curious, how often do we travel guys that don't make the 18, barring a last minute scratch? I've never really checked the travel list so I have no idea.
Away - 3/31 San Jose
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Until Lewis learns how to fix his RSF, he is never going to play for PV. #restingsmirkface
I thought Awuah looked better at LB than at CM during the preseason. Ofori can play LB too.
Am I going crazy, or didn’t Awuah play LB as a sub towards the end of last season? And he looked good too.
On a long trip like this, probably all the non-injured guys will travel since they'll be there for a few days, and you wouldn't want the non-18 guys to miss so many training sessions.
Hard to know what to think of San Jose so far. They do seem to have upgraded nicely in the offseason and are a talented bunch. Still, they've only played two games so far - a win over Minnesota and a loss to Sporting KC. Both games were 3-2.
Against Minnesota, they bossed the first half, leading 2-0, but then conceded a lot of possession and let in two goals after grabbing a 3-0 lead. Against Sporting KC, they conceded possession the whole match, even after going down 3-1. Still, they had as many chances as Sporting KC, but weren't as good at finishing. San Jose actually had a slightly higher expected goals in the SKC match (1.5 to 1.25) and was well above Minnesota in their match (2.05 to 1.10).
I think this is a pretty good team, particularly on offense. Their defense has not been strong - they are the team that had the shambolic defending on Graham Zusi's curler a couple weeks ago. Zusi in fact made mincemeat of the left side of their defense in that game. I have to think Jesus and Tinnerholm can do the same.
Tentative prediction is a high scoring 3-2 type win.
Against Minnesota, they bossed the first half, leading 2-0, but then conceded a lot of possession and let in two goals after grabbing a 3-0 lead. Against Sporting KC, they conceded possession the whole match, even after going down 3-1. Still, they had as many chances as Sporting KC, but weren't as good at finishing. San Jose actually had a slightly higher expected goals in the SKC match (1.5 to 1.25) and was well above Minnesota in their match (2.05 to 1.10).
I think this is a pretty good team, particularly on offense. Their defense has not been strong - they are the team that had the shambolic defending on Graham Zusi's curler a couple weeks ago. Zusi in fact made mincemeat of the left side of their defense in that game. I have to think Jesus and Tinnerholm can do the same.
Tentative prediction is a high scoring 3-2 type win.
You wouldn’t put Wallace on the bench? I’d say that drops Tummy. But knowing PV, poor Lewis gets to watch from the stands.
I honestly have no idea who half of these names refer to. Who is Shredem, IBigger, and Stoove?
It's a tough call. Given the travel and missed training, I think Wallace might sit this one out, but since he didn't play the last game, perhaps he will be in the 18 or even start. If he does make the 18, probably JLew will leave the bench, but maybe TMac.
Tajouri-Shradi, Ibeagha, and Stuver.
He actually has a real, commonly acknowledged nickname, "Isi".
I suppose I could go with that. Not terribly inspiring. More akin to using the nickname "Jack" for someone named "John".
Awuah could challenge Ofori for a spot. If we go single pivot Herrera will be on the other side. If we go double pivot, he will probably be right of Ofori.
Thank you. I’m thinking “who the heck is shred’em?” and then when it is ITS, why don’t call him by his actual nickname?
I remember it because it was the night of the 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony, so I was flipping back and forth between events before I couldn't take that snoozer anymore.
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