GameThread: DC United at Kansas City Wizards
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 7:47 PM EDT
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PrintIt takes more. And it begins tonight.
DC United is in Kansas City, seeking revenge on the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in the final match of 2009, and on the team that fired our newly adopted head coach Curt Onalfo.
Game time: 8:30pm EST
Television: DirectKick only (Free preview weekend on Dish Network and DirecTV), MatchDay Live, and ATDHE.net
Viewings: BlackFinn (1620 I Street NW), Molly Malone's (713 8th Street SE)
Lineup:
| Perkins | ||||
| Simms | Talley | Jakovic | Wallace | |
| Morsink | ||||
| Najar | Castillo | |||
| Quaranta | ||||
| Pontius | Moreno |
Last minute thoughts: Temper your expectations. Yeah I said it. If you read my MLS predictions earlier this morning, then you know what I think of this DC United team. You know what I think they are capable of. But this season will be a long road, and there's really no reason to believe that our defense will be significantly better than last year's in this particular match. Wallace is getting his first start on the backline and may not necessarily be an upgrade over Burch week one. They will grow and they will gel with the addition of Pena and when Namoff (or at least McTavish) is healthy. But for now, I'm worried that they may still be prone to mistakes, as they have been the previous two years.
DC United can win this match. I'd like to believe that they will. The whole offseason has been building up to this match. I'm ready. And I know our boys are too.
This is your place for any and all pre-game, in-game, and post-game thoughts.
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Najar starts at RM? Interesting.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 8:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Interesting indeed. That’s a big statement about Khumalo and Barklage too if they’re losing out to a 17-year old kid. Can’t wait to see him play!
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
How has Najar played in the preseason? I’d like to think that a situation like this is the result of him playing well, not the other two stumbling.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Question: I stream most sporting events on atdhe.net, but does anyone know if it’s worth it to try the free trial/maybe end up buying of the MLS video player thing?
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Unrelated note right before the game starts, but RBNY is looking sharp vs. Chicago tonight, both in terms of how they’re playing and how jealous I am of their stadium.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Feed not working on atdhe.net…searching for others.
by DonCaps819 on Mar 27, 2025 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Refresh it…just came up.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, I’m doing the same. The atdhe.net feed could start working in a couple minutes though.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
3-5-2????
Guessing the broadcasters are wrong here
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like...
they have Najar & Morsink in a holding mid role, with Quaranta attacking. We’ll see how that turns out.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I think the broadcast got it wrong. Simms is definitely playing RB. Its a 4-4-2. Good idea to play him there to give Najar some help if he needs it
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I always seem to hate visiting teams’ commentators.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Damn! I was standing up ready for Moreno’s first goal of the year there. Nice save.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
It was a good save. So close Moreno so close
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Mar 27, 2025 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes it was
Good start though
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Najar and Talley got abused there. Thank God for Troy Perkins!
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
two great saves, awful turnover
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
The stars above the badge on our new jerseys are far too shiny.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh. I imagined our first goal against of the season not like that.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Not liking Morsink so far.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Other than Quaranta, the entire midfield has been absent. Simms at RB not looking like such a great idea right now.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, when I saw that lineup on twitter, I said kinda loudly “you’ve gotta be kidding me!” which got a lot of looks at the grocery store.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t even want to know how little possession we’ve had so far.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
WOW
my feed is way behind apparently. I saw your post before they even took the free kick.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, this low camera angle is disorienting.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Apparently that was Andy Najar with the long shot there. Wow!
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
Gotta love a shot like that
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
New York 1, Chicago 0 is final. Boo.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
So Smith knocks over Simms. Then Smith trips over Simms’ body. And the announcers think that should be a PK?
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
Exactly my thoughts
Simms still is not looking good back there though.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
If we were keeping “Writhing on the Ground Like a Dope” score, it would be something like KC 5, DC 0.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Dave Johnson on tonight’s FSC play by play game, and that championship badge on RSL’s kit still doesn’t look like it should be there.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Did you know
that Morsink used to play for KC? I had no idea. The announcers haven’t mentioned it at all…
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
We have a few former wizards.
Morsink, Onalfo,
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Mar 27, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
but they have mentioned Morsink several times already.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
They just said it! Bam. You’re good.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Drink when it’s mentioned?
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Only if you have one hell of a tolerance.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Jakovic got his money’s worth on that one.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Yup
no question on that booking.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey KC supporters, maybe if you chant “Seven Nation Army” 25 more times, you’ll seem like a unique fanbase.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Smith is having his way with the right side of our lineup. Dude’s fast.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Hoping for the best with Simms’ injury.
But at least we now have a defender playing RB.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, putting him out of his natural position a month after knee surgery probably wasn’t the best thing to do.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Terrible defending. 3 players standing on top of Smith, no one covering Arnaud. I guess no one told James that he is supposed to be playing on the right and not the middle?
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Ughhh. Our first 5 minutes were so solid…
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Totally agreed that Moreno looked to initiate contact. He went just inside the box and stopped. But there still WAS contact. Arnaud didn’t get a bit of the ball. He just got Moreno’s leg.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
I think it's a no-call
just because it was inside the box. Moreno probably gets the call if it’s outside and just a free kick.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Any chance Messi would be willing to come to DC? I know RFK is no Camp Nou but….theres a chance right??
by DonCaps819 on Mar 27, 2025 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
I will go to mlsgear.com to buy DC UNITED stuff thank you very much.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Mar 27, 2025 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Actually, go to dcuteamstore.com, at least the team will get your money the quickest that way.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
recommend anywhere for good deals, or am I going to pay through the nose no matter what I do?
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
DCUTeamStore.com is much better than MLSGear.com, and has a bigger selection.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I think so, I just presume that dcuteamstore works them as regular transactions at their store so they get the bulk of the cash (mlsgear gets a larger cut I think).
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
I have only bought things from the team store. I recently bought a sack bag.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Mar 27, 2025 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Second time tonight I’ve seen a forward bicycle kick and miss and hit a defender (Conde I think got caught harder in the Fire-NYRB game).
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
“A sellout crowd,” eh?
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
In other news, Ryan Smith can go piss up a rope.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Quaranta booking was weak
This isn’t high school
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
This is a riveting halftime report.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Mar 27, 2025 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
Looking back
I think Moreno would have scored if he hit that shot on the ground. Wet surface probably would have helped him there.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
All Right Guys!
Start the 2nd half strong!
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Mar 27, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Najar out
Allsopp in now. Aussie Aussie Aussie?
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
I agree with taking out Najar. But I would have brought on Barklage instead to try to hold more possession. Bringing on Allsopp is a sign that we’re really going for it.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Well let’s see what Allsopp can do (or how Pontius does at RM).
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like we are now playing a 3-5-2. Julius James moved up to right wing.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Er… Make that a 3-4-3. Pontius, Allsopp, and Moreno all playing up top.
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Peace out, all.
"I know I was the best CIA agent the CIA ever had, but I thought I told you honkies from the CIA that Black Dynamite was out of the game!"
by Bald Pollack on Mar 27, 2025 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Quick poll in preparation for my match reaction thread.
On a scale of 1-5, does any DC player rate higher than a 3?
by Martin Shatzer on Mar 27, 2025 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe Perkins
it could be a lot worse without him. No one else though.
Detroit4Lyfe
by handsomerob1 on Mar 27, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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