6.25.2010

Pre RSL v San Jose Earthquakes

We're back already?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxboSFwN3sM (copy and paste this for the recap of the last time RSL played San Jose, the '10 season opener)
When I first saw the break in the MLS season I thought for sure I would have some RSL withdrawals. This proved to be EXTREMELY false as this little thing called the World Cup came to the rescue. With that said, I am very excited to go to the RioT for an MLS match (the Costa Rica friendly was sub par).
RSL faces the team it opened its season against, San Jose, at the RioT at 7pm tonight in what should be a good game. RSL, as we all know, has been on a good streak lately and seems invincible at home. After their 3-0 loss to RSL, San Jose came to life and is on quite a roll (with the obvious bumps you face in the MLS). RSL struggled with San Jose last year, and I think they will again tonight. I do expect a win from the boys, but its going to be a hard fought one. The starting XI for RSL should look something like this:

GK: Nick Rimando

LB: Robbie Russell
CB: Nat Borchers
CB: Jamison Olave
RB: Chris Wingert*

RM: Andy Williams
CDM: Ned Grabavoy**
CAM: Javier Morales
LM: Will Johnson

FW: Fabian Espindola
FW: Alvaro Saborio

* - Wingert did have a little bit of a hammy issue against the Costa Rican side come up again. If he cant go, Beltran can and we really wont see any drop off.
** - There has been word from training camp that Jean Alexandre is playing well and JK could see him starting, again. I hope not, as I think Ned is the better player overall, but it makes sense if so

In the end, I expect RSL to play composed soccer and control the match. A win, at home, is always expected.
RSL 2 - San Jose 0
Saborio and Campos, off the bench, with the goals.

Cant wait to be back in the RioT with a, hopefully, great atmosphere tonight.

Cheers,
15 to 32

No comments:

Post a Comment