RSL's Open Cup debut [R]

devNull · 07-12-2005, 09:21 AM

MSN works for me. I like that interface more than the boards for chatting.

SoccerPrime · 07-12-2005, 09:34 AM

I haven't really done the chatroom much recently, is the MSN chatroom a particular place or is it the MSN Messenger where you invite ppl to join you?

RSLfrontrowfan · 07-12-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rover

This will be a tough game. If RSL doesn't show up ready to play, we will lose. USL teams thrive on opportunities to beat MLS teams and have had some success over the years, even if usually limited to the early rounds.

If the boys take this one lightly, we won't have to worry about the next round.

Coming into the season, I thought the LHUSOC was an achievable goal for RSL, and since Chicago had always emphasized the tournament, the SP would do the same here. But with the way we're playing and our lack of quality depth (especially on defense), this tournament will be a tough one for us.

Hopefully we can do well and get some confidence back.

Real try to bring lightning to Thunder

Don't forget the Thunder is a quality team. Last year they knocked off the LA Galaxy in the fourth round and then lost on penalties to San Jose after playing them to a 2-2 draw.

Aero · 07-12-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RSLfrontrowfan

Real try to bring lightning to Thunder

Don't forget the Thunder is a quality team. Last year they knocked off the LA Galaxy in the fourth round and then lost on penalties to San Jose after playing them to a 2-2 draw.

I keep hearing that but I wonder how serious either team took the tournament last year. Did either team send it's A team out there against the Thunder?

SoccerPrime · 07-12-2005, 10:57 AM

No, they did not.

Aero · 07-12-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SoccerPrime

No, they did not.

Then it isn't really accurate to say that they beat the Galaxy and took SJ to a shoot-out. Don't get me wrong, I don't think that we should take them lightly, but for people to keep saying that they beat an MLS team and took another one to a shoot-out just isn't really all that accurate. If these guys were that good, they would be on MLS teams.

Aerick · 07-12-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Aero

Then it isn't really accurate to say that they beat the Galaxy and took SJ to a shoot-out. Don't get me wrong, I don't think that we should take them lightly, but for people to keep saying that they beat an MLS team and took another one to a shoot-out just isn't really all that accurate. If these guys were that good, they would be on MLS teams.

Exactly!!!

bordelais7 · 07-12-2005, 01:04 PM

It's weird to think that if Behncke were to go play for the Thunder that he'd probably be their best player.

Aero · 07-12-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bordelais7

It's weird to think that if Behncke were to go play for the Thunder that he'd probably be their best player.

That's pretty scary when you think about it, but it is probably true. Don't you think if they had somebody better than Benchke that we would have picked him up already? It's not like we aren't desperate for help on the back line or anything.

Aero · 07-12-2005, 01:33 PM

The more I hear about the Thunder, the better I see our chances getting. They are only in 10th place in a 12-team league, they only won their game in the last round because of an own goal against a PDL team, and they are 1-3-1 in their last five games. If we can't beat these guys on the road, we won't beat anyone.