GameThread: New England Revolution at DC United
by Martin Shatzer on Apr 3, 2010 5:00 PM EDT
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PrintIn their home opener, DC United looks to rebound from last week's embarassing 4-0 loss to the Wizards, and begin their journey up towards the top of the table where they belong. As you've already read in our Scouting Report earlier this morning, the Revolution will be missing multiple starters, which should give United a good shot at leading the battle for possession and hopefully adding a few goals.
Game time: 7:30pm EST
Television: DirectKick only, MatchDay Live, and ATDHE.net
Stadium Info: Get your tickets at the RFK box office. Pregame festivities include a concert from DC hip hop artist Wale, and of course the legendary Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles tailgates.
Starting Lineup:
| Perkins | ||||
| Talley | Jakovic | Pena | Wallace | |
| Morsink | ||||
| Barklage | Castillo | |||
| Quaranta | ||||
| Pontius | Moreno |
Last minute thoughts: Last week I gave you a final word of warning to temper your expectations. That was because I was a bit skeptical about our defense starting Rodney Wallace at left back for his first time ever as a pro, starting Clyde Simms at right back for the first time in a few years, and starting Carey Talley at center back in only his second day with the club.
Well none of those reservations hold true this week. We're all counting on newly acquired Bolivian veteran Juan Manuel Pena to bring calm leadership to the back, and with both Julius James and Carey Talley training with the team for a full week (rather than James sitting out with illness and Talley just stepping off the plane last week), either option on the right should be an upgrade over the dismal display we witnessed in Kansas City.
So I have no reason this week to discourage you from wearing your black and red while singing with your windows down all the way to Lot 8: Vamos United!
Enjoy the great weather and great atmosphere at RFK. Or if you can't make it out, then this is your place for any and all pre-game, in-game, and post-game thoughts.
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So, anyone else not able to make it to RFK and following online today? I feel quite lonely.
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Starting lineup now updated!
The only difference from my projected lineup is that Brandon Barklage gets his second career start and first appearance of the year. He’s more of a two way player than Khumalo and Najar, so this appears to be a slightly more conservative move than we saw last week. This lineup also gives Onalfo the option to swap Barklage into the middle for Quaranta if they choose to utilize two central holding midfielders at any point in the match.
greetings from section 136
vamos united!
by Pablo Mercado on Apr 3, 2010 7:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
might be more people following online than usual...
Metro not running past Pentagon City on Yellow & Blue lines, b/c of a “suspicious package.” I know at least one person who’s given up getting to the game.
That's recent.
I just came back from down that way about 90 minutes ago with no problem.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
by Chris Pendley on Apr 3, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice FK attempt from the top of the box.
Impressive save to boot, sadly.
Simulated Gameday Experience - just like the real thing, only we have smoke machines.
Quaranta is decent, but I’m afraid we’re going to miss Gomez’s free kicks all year
by Martin Shatzer on Apr 3, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
First half player ratings
I know I might just be talking to myself here, but this is how its looking so far:
5: Morsink, Pena
4: Quaranta, Barklage
3: Wallace
2: Moreno, Pontius
1: Castillo
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