Pre-match: Rocky Mountain Cup Round 2 - 6/6 8pm MDT

Discussion in 'Colorado Rapids' started by JasonMa, May 31, 2009.

  1. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Rapids make their first trip to Sandy and Rio Tinto Stadium. The royal-wannabes will be missing Morales and Beckerman to suspension and possibly Olave after the league gets done reviewing his elbow last night. Pablo will be gone with the National Team.

    My guess:

    Pickens
    Kimura - Ihemelu - Palguta - Harvey
    LaBrocca
    Cooke - Ballouchy - Clark
    Cummings - Casey

    I think Gibbs may have played his way out of the starting XI with the PK this week.

    This is a winnable game, and against FSL with the RMC on the line its one we should expect to come home from with the 3 points and the Cup!
     
  2. TheDoc

    TheDoc Member

    Aug 17, 2007
    Tucson, AZ
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have a feeling we may see Burpo on Saturday.

    It looked like Pickens aggravated his lower back last night.
     
  3. Malaga CF fan

    Malaga CF fan Member

    Apr 19, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pickens' back seems about as reliable as a Ford Pinto. Get that man a chiropractor!!
     
  4. RedFive

    RedFive Member

    Jul 8, 2006
    Salt Lake City
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I watched the FSL v Earthquakes game and following Beckerman's yellow the stat showed that Morales and Beckerman were both one yellow from suspension.

    Either way I think we bring the Cup home in a record two games.
     
  5. jayd8888

    jayd8888 Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Denver CO
    My guess.......... Switch Gibbs for Palguta. Not because that's how I think it should be, but because Palguta was subbed off for Cookie in NY.

    What other options do we have other than sliding Labrocca back into Pablo's spot? Keep Gibbs and Palguta then be thin on subs? and be without Cooke, forget that.
     
  6. fhnkeeper03

    fhnkeeper03 Member

    Jan 27, 2006
    Denver
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I just got an email that said that Beckerman and Morales ARE suspended and a play from Olaive (sp?sorry) is being reviewed by the league.
     
  7. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From the first post of the thread...

    Guess nobody actually reads the posts. :D
     
  8. jayd8888

    jayd8888 Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Denver CO
    Come on, you know how much work that is?
     
  9. jayd8888

    jayd8888 Member+

    Aug 22, 2006
    Denver CO
    On what day of the week does the league usually rule on video things like Olave's elbow?
     
  10. RedFive

    RedFive Member

    Jul 8, 2006
    Salt Lake City
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I read the post I just wanted clarification sinse I had heard two different reports. Thanks for that.

    So FSL will be without their two best defenders and their offensive engine? I can't wait.
     
  11. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wednesday/Thursday time frame. Its somewhat dependent on the league and team';s schedule for the week. With a Thursday and Friday game not involving FSL we'll probably see announcements for any action against players/staff involved in those games earlier than we'll hear about any action against Olave.
     
  12. murphyskicks

    murphyskicks Member

    May 15, 2009
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    With no Beckerman and Morales, this appears to be a very winnable game. Pablo would have played a huge role against Morales, but his absence isn't as critical with no Morales to expoit it.
     
  13. fhnkeeper03

    fhnkeeper03 Member

    Jan 27, 2006
    Denver
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was just confirming... JASON. lol
     
  14. SoccaJ

    SoccaJ Member

    Colorado Rapids
    Jun 25, 2007
    Firestone, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In the past (three years? 13 years???) a game like this would, on paper, look like a sure win and end up being a truly disappointing loss.

    I know it's only 1/3 through his first full season but if we win this match consider me a full Smith convert.
     
  15. prk166

    prk166 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 8, 2000
    Med City
    yep. So far just the heart of their midfield with Beckerman and Morales out. Then again, without Morales, FSL may not have an offense even at home.

    http://web.mlsnet.com/stats/discipline.jsp

    Kyle Beckerman
    Real Salt Lake
    Suspension/Fine: 6/6/09 vs. COL, $250
    Reason: Caution Accumulation

    Javier Morales
    Real Salt Lake
    Suspension/Fine: 6/6/09 vs. COL, $250
    Reason: Caution Accumulation
     
  16. RedFive

    RedFive Member

    Jul 8, 2006
    Salt Lake City
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My appologies Jason. I watched the game again last night and they ddi say that both would miss our game.:D
     
  17. keeptheslinrsl

    Mar 17, 2008
    Section 26!
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In my opinion, and the general opinion of our fans, Morales and Beckerman have been pretty nonexistent this year. So even though they are supposed to be our best players and the heart of our midfield, they haven't been performing like it. So its not going to take much for our backups to fill their shoes. That being said, I still worry about them being out.
    Expect a completely different line up this weekend. I dont even think Kreis knows what he is going to do yet.

    Anyone making the trip?
     
  18. chilistrider

    chilistrider Together We Rise

    May 9, 2002
    Thornton, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Between 40 and 50 of us are making the trip! :D

    As to Beckerman's absence, hasn't Beckerman played in every RMC-winning match? If one employs shaky logic, doesn't that imply that the Rapids will win the Cup if he's not playing for FSL? ;)
     
  19. Malaga CF fan

    Malaga CF fan Member

    Apr 19, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sometimes, this can work in favor of your team. What do you get? Probably a couple of bench guys who are hungry to make an impression and will leave every piece of themselves on the field. Sounds like y'all are down on Beckerman in general, and since the team has had a drop in form, it would stand to reason that so have Beckerman and Morales. Getting some new blood in there may be the tonic, not that I'll be wishing any luck on your subs.

    Knowing this rivalry, the expected result is usually not what actually happens (at least in those September/October matches) so I expect this game is going to be a tight affair, with a defensive miscue probably deciding the match.
     
  20. chilistrider

    chilistrider Together We Rise

    May 9, 2002
    Thornton, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Anybody care to join the group last minute? Frontier is offering a weekend web fare to SLC of only $44 each way!
     
  21. keeptheslinrsl

    Mar 17, 2008
    Section 26!
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think it would mean that no one wins. The cup gods (who happen to be Rastafarian) are going to take their trophy and go home.


    I think you may be right. We have a few people that can fill in these spots nicely.
    Ned Grab-a-boy - played great against DC, motm in my opinion
    Andy Williams - generally quality
    Robbie Russel - can play any position on the field, smart, has been solid this year
    Cox - Our fast new guy. Relatively untested, but has shown potential.

    It will be interesting to see what Kreis decides to do. There will probably be bitching coming from our fans no matter what.

    Those of you lucky enough to come out are in for a treat! Utahs own American Idol, David Archuleta, will be performing songs from his upcoming album after the game!:rolleyes:
    I'll be drinking beer in the parking lot if anyone wants to join.
     
  22. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Beckerman was subbed out around the 75th minute of the first ever RMC game. Since then he's played every minute of every RMC game, until Saturday. He's also been on the winning side all 4 years of the RMC.
     
  23. deron

    deron New Member

    Jul 25, 2006
    Centennial, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That will soon end.
     
  24. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    One of two streaks are guaranteed to end this year, barring a trade of Beckerman back to the Rapids.

    Beckerman has won the Cup every year
    The Cup has always been presented to the visiting team
     
  25. Malaga CF fan

    Malaga CF fan Member

    Apr 19, 2000
    Fairfax, VA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    HA! As if we Rapids fans needed any more reasons to avoid Utah. ;)

    I'll join you in spirit on the beer thing though.
     

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