Revs lost in Houston for the first time. Houston pretty much dominated the game especially in the second half. They really kept the pressure on the Revs defense and it was only a matter of time before they scored.
To me that looked like a goal. The actual goal wasn't a goal, it was a foul and then a hand ball.
The Revs really couldn't get anything going and barely had any possession in the second half. They had a couple of counter attacks that looked good and that was it. Houston won the game, which was certainly the fair result.
Hopefully Domi is healthy for this weekend's game, along with Joseph's return from his suspension that would really help.
Here's what my ideal line up for this weekend's game would look like assuming a roster that is 100% healthy.
Reis
Domi Barnes Soares Alston
Sousa Joseph Perovic Boggs
Schilawski Lekic
I'd like to see Joseph as the defensive midfielder and Perovic play as an attacking mid and basically be the number 10 of the team. After talking to someone who saw Sousa play in the preseason I'm confident that he could do a good job in there. Besides, our other options aren't exactly amazing so why not give him a shot.
Anyways, I'd like to see this line up. We're not going to see it but it'd be cool.
-Andrew
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mike Videira
I didn't get a chance to enjoy the game last night. So no thoughts from me in regards to that.
In a brighter note (not too many of those these days) Mike Videira signed a deal with Chicago and has been starting as of late. I'm really glad to see that. I always thought he had the potential to be a very good player in this league. He never got a chance here in New England. I hope he can prove New England wrong for not keeping him around. He's started 3 games so far this year and has one assist. I still don't know how he wasn't given a chance last year given all the injuries and the poor play. Sometimes I just don't know.
-Andrew
In a brighter note (not too many of those these days) Mike Videira signed a deal with Chicago and has been starting as of late. I'm really glad to see that. I always thought he had the potential to be a very good player in this league. He never got a chance here in New England. I hope he can prove New England wrong for not keeping him around. He's started 3 games so far this year and has one assist. I still don't know how he wasn't given a chance last year given all the injuries and the poor play. Sometimes I just don't know.
-Andrew
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Revs draw, embarassing crowd
The most disapointing thing about tonight's game, the crowd of 7,114. While the rest of the league continues to see gains in attendance we continue to see a decline. Really, it doesn't come as a huge surprise. The product on the field is average at best, most people don't want to go to Gillete, and DP's are promised and then not delivered. It's just very frustrating to see the league grow and see the Revs decline. Really, 7,000 people. It's embarrassing.
Onto the game, the Revs played a decent game. A 1-1 draw seems like a fair result given the performance by both teams. I was actually very surprised with Portland. I didn't really expect anything out of them. Kenny Cooper had a solid game, but I feel like he should be playing more in the middle of the field. He had to get to the wings to get the ball and he's more effective when he's in front of goal.
Domi played a very solid game. Nothing spectacular, but he didn't make mistakes in the back and he plays with composure. He actually tries to distribute the ball rather than just kick it down field. I'd like to see him attack a bit more, but overall I was very happy with his performance and he looks like a good signing.
My biggest complaint about tonight would be the off the ball movement when the Revs are attacking. It's non existent. When someone has the ball in the attacking third and tries to do something they have no help. There's nobody making a run to get into space and receive a pass. They all seem to be watching the guy with the ball, waiting for him to do something, rather than get into position to get the ball and make something happen. It's very frustrating to watch.
Nyassi was very irritating. It seems like every time he gets the ball and he puts his head down and charges down field like a ram never looking to pass the ball to anyone. It's ridiculous. Keep your head up and look for someone. I don't see what other people see in him. He's got some skill but not much soccer IQ. People keep saying "he's young, he's going to be so good once he develops." He's 22, he's not young in soccer terms. Nyassi is Nyassi, he's not going to get much better than what he is now. Perhaps with another coach he could improve, but I don't think the coaching situation is going to be changing here anytime soon. So expect to see more of the same.
That's my rant for tonight.
Oh, one more thing, Gringo Bandito is highly addictive.
-Andrew
Onto the game, the Revs played a decent game. A 1-1 draw seems like a fair result given the performance by both teams. I was actually very surprised with Portland. I didn't really expect anything out of them. Kenny Cooper had a solid game, but I feel like he should be playing more in the middle of the field. He had to get to the wings to get the ball and he's more effective when he's in front of goal.
Domi played a very solid game. Nothing spectacular, but he didn't make mistakes in the back and he plays with composure. He actually tries to distribute the ball rather than just kick it down field. I'd like to see him attack a bit more, but overall I was very happy with his performance and he looks like a good signing.
My biggest complaint about tonight would be the off the ball movement when the Revs are attacking. It's non existent. When someone has the ball in the attacking third and tries to do something they have no help. There's nobody making a run to get into space and receive a pass. They all seem to be watching the guy with the ball, waiting for him to do something, rather than get into position to get the ball and make something happen. It's very frustrating to watch.
Nyassi was very irritating. It seems like every time he gets the ball and he puts his head down and charges down field like a ram never looking to pass the ball to anyone. It's ridiculous. Keep your head up and look for someone. I don't see what other people see in him. He's got some skill but not much soccer IQ. People keep saying "he's young, he's going to be so good once he develops." He's 22, he's not young in soccer terms. Nyassi is Nyassi, he's not going to get much better than what he is now. Perhaps with another coach he could improve, but I don't think the coaching situation is going to be changing here anytime soon. So expect to see more of the same.
That's my rant for tonight.
Oh, one more thing, Gringo Bandito is highly addictive.
-Andrew
Saturday, April 2, 2011
I'm back, I think
Hey! I'm back from my temporary hiatus. So expect this thing to be updated more often going forward similar to how it was last year.
Seth Sinovic was waived. I liked him. Not the most talented player in the world but a hard worker when he was on the field. I always have a bias for those players who just work extremely hard for 90 minutes. It was getting a bit crowded though with Domi, Cochrane, and Coria. I was surprised at first but when I look at it again I'm not too surprised.
In some non Revs related news Toronto FC traded away De Rosario. It's a great move for the Red Bulls as long as De Rosario is happy, as he hadn't been in a good mood over at Toronto for quite some time now. The Red Bulls are going to be an exciting team to watch this year.
Timbers tonight. Should be a good one. Hopefully we don't get any more snow as I am ready for the spring and summer.
-Andrew
Seth Sinovic was waived. I liked him. Not the most talented player in the world but a hard worker when he was on the field. I always have a bias for those players who just work extremely hard for 90 minutes. It was getting a bit crowded though with Domi, Cochrane, and Coria. I was surprised at first but when I look at it again I'm not too surprised.
In some non Revs related news Toronto FC traded away De Rosario. It's a great move for the Red Bulls as long as De Rosario is happy, as he hadn't been in a good mood over at Toronto for quite some time now. The Red Bulls are going to be an exciting team to watch this year.
Timbers tonight. Should be a good one. Hopefully we don't get any more snow as I am ready for the spring and summer.
-Andrew
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Galaxy 1-1 Revolution
By drawing 1-1 in LA this weekend, the Revolution exceeded my expectations (see? it works). However, it wasn't a particularly fun one to watch, and the torrential rain probably played into their hands considering the quality of passing amongst the two teams under normal circumstances.
Landon Donovan said after the game, "They defended...They had no intention of winning the game. That's how we knew they were going to play. That's how Steve Nicol-coached teams play. Give them credit." I can't decide whether this is too harsh, but it's at least close to the truth. When the Revs drafted A.J. Soares I personally predicted that, despite the high expectations surrounding him on draft day, I doubted that he would break the Revs' defense's habit of kicking the ball as far as they can down the field. After one game I think I've been right. True, this was a particularly tough game, being the first of the season, and away to LA with a ton of rain, but I don't expect this general trend to change soon.
No word yet on the non-MLS games in the season ticket package.
-John
Landon Donovan said after the game, "They defended...They had no intention of winning the game. That's how we knew they were going to play. That's how Steve Nicol-coached teams play. Give them credit." I can't decide whether this is too harsh, but it's at least close to the truth. When the Revs drafted A.J. Soares I personally predicted that, despite the high expectations surrounding him on draft day, I doubted that he would break the Revs' defense's habit of kicking the ball as far as they can down the field. After one game I think I've been right. True, this was a particularly tough game, being the first of the season, and away to LA with a ton of rain, but I don't expect this general trend to change soon.
No word yet on the non-MLS games in the season ticket package.
-John
Sunday, March 20, 2011
David Luiz and Charlie Davies
I dunno Andrew; I'm cautiously optimistic about David Luiz actually being good. I didn't see him play that much in Portugal...only in two or three big games that were on ESPN3. I'm seeing him more now since he's been with Chelsea, and he just had a good game vs Man City in which he scored the first goal in a 2-0 win. Tim Vickory warned on the BBC World Football Phone-In to "beware of a defender who looks better than he is." I haven't seen him face truly dangerous offenses enough to make a confident judgment of his defensive ability, but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far, and rooting for him.
Charlie Davies made a pretty good start to his MLS season, scoring a penalty and a 2nd goal from open play for DC United this weekend. I'm pretty pumped to see him next weekend at Gillette in the Revs' home opener. I'll root for DC this season because of him.
Anybody see this article on Boston.com? Man, I hope one of these is included in the season ticket package. There were decent games included last season, but personally I'd love to see Man United or Spain or the USMNT much more than Benfica or Cruzeiro. The USMNT would be my top choice if I could choose ANY non-MLS team to see at Gillette.
Season opener at LA tonight. Set your expectations low and you won't get hurt.
-John
Charlie Davies made a pretty good start to his MLS season, scoring a penalty and a 2nd goal from open play for DC United this weekend. I'm pretty pumped to see him next weekend at Gillette in the Revs' home opener. I'll root for DC this season because of him.
Anybody see this article on Boston.com? Man, I hope one of these is included in the season ticket package. There were decent games included last season, but personally I'd love to see Man United or Spain or the USMNT much more than Benfica or Cruzeiro. The USMNT would be my top choice if I could choose ANY non-MLS team to see at Gillette.
Season opener at LA tonight. Set your expectations low and you won't get hurt.
-John
Sunday, February 13, 2011
New Link and a New Signing
Added a new link here on the site to a site called New England Soccer Today. Check it out, it's a great new site that was started up by Brian O'Connell (from The House of Soccer) and Sean Donahue. Apologies for anyone I missed as I know there are other writers on the site. The site does a great job covering the Revs, it's the best site around for news about the Revs.
So yeah, the Revs have been making some moves, like signing Frenchman Ousmane Dabo who last played for Lazio. He's a defensive midfielder and I haven't seen him play. But hey, he's a defensive midfielder who played for Lazio. Based on that alone the guy's going be an immediate All-Star given the way that ref's call games in MLS. According to zerozero.pt he played in 12 league games last year (Dabo profile). Seems like a good signing, but lets wait and see as I don't know much about the guy.
When are we going to get the DP or two we were told about?
I hope Andrew Sousa makes the team. Local kid from Fall River.
-Andrew
So yeah, the Revs have been making some moves, like signing Frenchman Ousmane Dabo who last played for Lazio. He's a defensive midfielder and I haven't seen him play. But hey, he's a defensive midfielder who played for Lazio. Based on that alone the guy's going be an immediate All-Star given the way that ref's call games in MLS. According to zerozero.pt he played in 12 league games last year (Dabo profile). Seems like a good signing, but lets wait and see as I don't know much about the guy.
When are we going to get the DP or two we were told about?
I hope Andrew Sousa makes the team. Local kid from Fall River.
-Andrew
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