Gillette Stadium
The Crew only hit for three goals when they need to tie or come back from behind. It's been a while since I've seen them hit for three and take a 3-0 lead over anybody. Regardless, the Argentinian maestro Schelloto had one hell of a game with a goal and an assist while Robbie Rogers scored his first MLS goal and then provided his first MLS assist on the game-tying goal. It was never really a seesaw game, as New England looked to produce (save Schelloto) much of the controlling play. Rookie Adam Cristman and Pat Noonan provided the offensive threat in light of Taylor Twellman's absence. Moreno scored his second of his fledgling Columbus career.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Maybe the rookie Cristman deserves it, but Schelloto is taking a crap team and placing all burdens squarely on his shoulders.
CMB: Rogers (1), A. Moreno (2), Schelloto (1)
NER: Cristman 2 (3), Noonan (1)
D.C. United 3, Chicago 1
RFK Stadium
Yikes. The Fire continue their frustrating ways with a makeshift line-up no less. Floyd Franks and Jordan Russolillo found their way into the starting lineup but didn't provide anything comparable to what Justin Mapp could have done. On a solid note, rookie Jerson Monteiro scored his first professional goal, but his sub appearance was overshadowed by the growing ever dangerous Luciano Emilio. The Brazilian scored 2 and is gradually climbing the scoring charts, matching United's progress up the league standings. Rod Dyachenko, who got the nod to start in place of Jaime Moreno scored his first of the season only 6 minutes into the match. I will search on YouTube to see if I can get highlights from this as it was a crappy HDNet "broadcast". By the way, if you people haven't seen the video from BobbyBoswell.com of Emilio singing "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt, please do yourself a favor and click here.
Because I Think...'s MVP: Luciano Emilio, big forehead man is scoring goals again and they're coming in droves. Clearly, if he continues scoring and that Latin triangle resumes functionality, we could see pre-season DC once again. Still some kinks to work out however.
DCU: Dyachenko (1), Emilio 2 (5)
CHI: Monteiro (1)
Red Bull New York 3, Kansas City Wizards 3
Giants Stadium
Two records went down in this game - one involving Angel and the MLS and another involving Clint Mathis and the Red Bull/Metrostars franchise. Some bad news as the Bulls have now let up 11 goals in 4 games. Claudio Reyna had his worst game in a Red Bull uniform. The full match report is right here.
Because I Think...'s MVP: I could give it to Angel again, but nobody matched the tenacity and drive of Yura Movsisyan. The kid was all over the place.
RBNY: Angel 2 (9)
KCW: Zavignin (1), Movsisyan 2 (3)
Chivas USA 2, Colorado 0
Home Depot Center
Chicago meet Colorado. The two most inconsistent sides of this MLS season. At least RSL and Columbus tie/lose regularly. Chicago will beat a good team, lose to a bad team (sounds like the Phillies). Colorado is quickly following suit. The only effective player for Colorado recently has been Herculez Gomez and no service has found big man Conor Casey for anything. On the other side, Chivas has Maykel Galindo who brilliantly beat Prideaux with speed and then right when he entered the penalty box the Cuban cut in front of Prideaux forcing him to either wipe him out for a penalty or let him roam free. Needless to say, Galindo slotted it past Coundoul and doubled the Goats' lead. The first goal came off a cross that hit off Terry Cooke (who has been quiet as of late). If Lester More can be even half as effective as Galindo, MLS teams should be salivating to get him in for a trial. (Good luck to More and Osvaldo Alonso on whatever they choose to do in this great country and congrats to NJ player Nick LaBrocca on getting his first MLS start).
Because I Think...'s MVP: Maykel Galindo shares it with Brad Guzan who made some spectacular saves to keep this win a clean sheet.
CHV: M. Galindo (6)
COL: NONE
1 comment:
Christman's looked good before. It's nice to see him get some goals. The kid has earned them.
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