July 22, 2012 - Whitecaps FC vs San Jose Earthquakes - MLS Round 22 (R)

Chris · Post edited by xczimi at 2012-07-20 13:58:39

Matchday Info

TV: Sportsnet Pacific
Radio: TEAM 1410

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8W-7D-6L, 31 pts, 4th place MLS West)
San Jose Earthquakes (13W-4D-4L, 43 pts, 1st place MLS West)

Southsiders Itinerary
* 10:30 - Tifo setup.
* 11:30 - Doolin's & Roxy Burger open.
* 1:00 - Membership Table Open at Roxy Burger.
* 2:45 - Membership Table Closed.
* 2:45 - March leaves Doolin's.
* 4:00 - Kickoff
* 6:30 - Tifo teardown

Pre match at:
* Doolin's Irish Pub, 654 Nelson St, Vancouver
* The Cellar, 654 Nelson St, Vancouver
* Roxy Burger, 910 Granville Street, Vancouver

I Know The Score

I Know The Line-Up

piltdownman

Reminder that the cellar will be open on Sunday. And it will have both Poolball and Bud girls

https://www.facebook.com/events/263096733799663/

chauchi09

piltdownman said: Reminder that the cellar will be open on Sunday. And it will have both Poolball and Bud girls

https://www.facebook.com/events/263096733799663/ Like the AGM can we bring in wristbanded underage folks?

piltdownman

Sorry 19+

Kevin

In their last match, the Earthquakes played FC Dallas and they won 2-1. Chris Wondoloski is their most dangerous player, he is currently at 17 goals this season. Martin Chavez is another player to watch out for, he has a lot of assists and was a big part of FC Dallas's run to the MLS Cup 2 years ago. San Jose currently has 43 points in the western conference standings.

SAFC_Yank

Put that match against Dallas on DVR and watched after I got home last night. Aside from nearly letting it get away in the last few minutes, they looked really, really good. Chavez and Wondo were good, but they're also getting good production out of Alan Gordon, and Salinas has even found form with three assists in the last two games.

It's going to be a challenge, but we've done the work on them before.

Seathanaich

Lenhart is apparently out due to "concussion-like symptoms". I guess that's what happens when you dive so much. How much this will benefit Whitecaps is questionable, considering that Gordon is a good replacement; but at least we won't have to watch Lenhart's pathetic antics.

Bad_Gones

I'll miss his hair

Torkin

Bad_Gones said: I'll miss his hair

I miss my hair.

puntocero

Any chance wondo is injured and/or doesn't like turf and/or hates vancouver and just won't be making it up here. 17 goals so far!!!

brrrrrradley

Only thing I can think of is the league puts pressure on SJ to rest him for the All-Star game. And both of their starting fullbacks. Freakin' Wondo has scored, what, 4 or 5 goals against us since joining MLS? I know he scored all 3 of their goals last year and the one in BC Place this year. Just not sure if he had 1 or 2 when we lost earlier this year down there.

BianconeroSouthsider

We'd be idiots not to cover him tightly unlike the first two games. I know it's easier said than done considering his goal production, but with a back line like ours, we should be closing him down and giving him no room to shoot.

The_Real_Deal

I can't understand Wondo, he was rubbish for Houston. It seems that in the past two season and this year he has suddenly developed super powers.

SAFC_Yank

Seathanaich said: Lenhart is apparently out due to "concussion-like symptoms". I guess that's what happens when you dive so much. How much this will benefit Whitecaps is questionable, considering that Gordon is a good replacement; but at least we won't have to watch Lenhart's pathetic antics.

Full confession, I actually LIKE Stephen Lenhart. Saw him play for Columbus in Seattle's second season, love the way he throws himself around. And the hair doesn't hurt his cause, either.

Kevin

The_Real_Deal said: I can't understand Wondo, he was rubbish for Houston. It seems that in the past two season and this year he has suddenly developed super powers.

It's hard to explain, he is the type of player that gives 110% but doesn't score techincal goals, but he pounces on any mistake the defence makes.

Lord_Bob

The_Real_Deal said: I can't understand Wondo, he was rubbish for Houston. It seems that in the past two season and this year he has suddenly developed super powers.

He's no ordinary kid.

The_Real_Deal

Lord_Bob, he WAS an ordinary kid, unlike our own Ben 10

Jay_Duke

The_Real_Deal said: I can't understand Wondo, he was rubbish for Houston. It seems that in the past two season and this year he has suddenly developed super powers.

HGH?

VanCityVilla

Orange98

let's go 'caps!!

BianconeroSouthsider

So it seems Kenny will be getting at least a few minutes this weekend thanks to Eric's departure. I sure hope he does get around 15-20 minutes to show us what he's all about.

ClaytonA

The_Real_Deal said: I can't understand Wondo, he was rubbish for Houston. It seems that in the past two season and this year he has suddenly developed super powers.

I've heard he lit up the reserve league when he was in Houston and that there were more than just a few who suspected he was going to be a big talent.

chauchi09

I really need the 'Caps to get a result Sunday to get over this funk I find myself in.

Seathanaich

Have a wee dram, Chauchi. A three ouncer should do it - one each for LeToux, Chiumiento, and Hassli.

chauchi09

Seathanaich said: Have a wee dram, Chauchi. A three ouncer should do it - one each for LeToux, Chiumiento, and Hassli.

That's a great idea :) I feel myself glowing a little more inside already.

slamo

Since none of the media were at training - I'll throw out there that Mattocks limped off 10-15 minutes into training - seemed his right leg. Went for massage did some stretching then left - might be nothing, but might also mean Millers first start. Same way Robson was eased into the lineup.

danimal

With players coming off injury, I suspect Klazura, Teibert, and Barbara will find their way off the 18. No appearance for Teibert over his spell on the bench.

Patrick_Bateman

Looking forward to this one. Will try and be awake at midnight for a dodgy internet feed here in not so sunny Scotland. Anyone who is usually overseas know of a reliable feed?

Hopefully Miller gets a run out at least.

Kevin

slamo said: Since none of the media were at training - I'll throw out there that Mattocks limped off 10-15 minutes into training - seemed his right leg. Went for massage did some stretching then left - might be nothing, but might also mean Millers first start. Same way Robson was eased into the lineup.

Hope it's nothing too serious

LittleBird

Bonjour is so clumsy in space.

LittleBird

Two quick yellows on middle-of-the-park players. Yikes.

LittleBird

Good finish, Dane. 'caps look good so far.

Kevin

That's a goal, 1-0 Whitecaps

LittleBird

I've always loved speed in sports. This lineup may or may not be more successful than the old one, but I'll take this over Hassli poking around and falling down every day of the week.

Kevin

Richards is looking to impress, he seems like a totally different player than I've seen the past few weeks

LittleBird

'caps playing with fire. Mids can't allow those easy attacking runs at the back four.

Kevin

I hear the Hassli chants loud and clear on the feed, he deserves a great sending off before he leaves

LittleBird

San Jose pressures so well. Hard to get anything going.

LittleBird

Gordon 1-1. Can't say it wasn't coming.

Kevin

Equalizer by Alan Gordon, 1-1 now

LittleBird

San Jose is going to win most of those battles on crosses into the box. Have to play the ball on the ground rather than having Lee loft soft crosses in.

LittleBird

OK, can someone tell me what Davidson does again? Never is on the ball, the 'caps don't often win the possession battle and in games like this the midfielders are getting good runs at the back four. The next spot to upgrade, in my opinion.

Patrick_Bateman

I think his position is quite a tough one to stand out in. He's definitely our weakest midfielder at the moment but I think he has done pretty well making the step up from USL. The more Koffie and Robson are in the game the less you see of him. However they can only make good runs forward knowing he is there to fill the gaps. With SJ pressing so hard it is tough for him to stand out.

Kevin

LittleBird said: OK, can someone tell me what Davidson does again? Never is on the ball, the 'caps don't often win the possession battle and in games like this the midfielders are getting good runs at the back four. The next spot to upgrade, in my opinion.

The transfer window closes on Friday, if Rennie doesn't have someone in mind now, it won't happen

Chris

Anyone else think that should've been a foul on Gordon?

LittleBird

Patrick_Bateman said: I think his position is quite a tough one to stand out in. He's definitely our weakest midfielder at the moment but I think he has done pretty well making the step up from USL. The more Koffie and Robson are in the game the less you see of him. However they can only make good runs forward knowing he is there to fill the gaps. With SJ pressing so hard it is tough for him to stand out.

At the start of the second half, we saw one of his problems again. He has to step up and take on attacking midfielders, but too often he steps back and doesn't cover anybody. Robson was rightly chewing him out this time, but it happened a couple of times in the first half too. I could see Thorrington getting his spot when he's healthy.

LittleBird

Chris said: Anyone else think that should've been a foul on Gordon?

No.

LittleBird

Ah, Mattocks!!!!! That was a lock goal.

LittleBird

'caps looking better here.

Kevin

Penalty

LittleBird

Camilo bailed out, but who cares... That was an obvious penalty.

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