Jameson Night Is Back!

After a year off its the (almost) Annual Jameson Night!

For the 12th time in 12 seasons the Rapids supporters will hold Jameson Night.  Held every time New England has come to down since 2002 (save once) the Rapids have never failed to get a least a point after the annual whiskey tailgate.  I wrote up the history of the tradition in 2010, since then we've added a 3-0 win and a 2-2 draw.  For a favorite event like this the tailgate will stick with its normal 3 hour format tomorrow, despite being a weekday, with the grills (and probably the Jameson) starting at 4pm.  Those who can't make it can watch the game on Altitude at 7.

Injury Report:

OUT:  DF Diego Calderon (R knee Surgery)

Disciplinary Report:
SUSPENDED AFTER NEXT YELLOWS: DF Shane O'Neill; MF Hendry Thomas
SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOWS: MF Dillon Powers

Ineligible:

FW Charles Eloundou - Still waiting on International Transfer Certificate

Reportedly Calderon (and obviously, Eloundou) was the only player not available for training yesterday, which has to be a first this season.  The Revs have a player suspended and a couple injured, so they're actually in worst shape than us.  My guess at the XI:

Of course with so many players healthy there's a whole lot of guessing in this one.  Pickens, Mullan, Wynne, Rivero, and Castrillon could all get starts so we'll see what Pareja rolls out there.  My bet is that Rivero doesn't get the start though, being the most recent recovery from injury.

Key To Look For: Putting the ball in the net.  The Revs have the best defense in the league while their offense is only slightly better than the Rapids.  With some of our shooting issues, we need to take full advantage of any opportunity we get.

Prediction: 1-0 win, goal by Brown.  This won't be a pretty game with a couple of stingy defenses on display.  New England will tire, having played on the weekend, traveled, and them playing at altitude, which will allow Brown's speed to get him in for the winning goal.  A goal fueled by the power of Jameson. :D