A baker's dozen without a win now
For one last time in 2014 the Rapids take the field trying to break their winless streak. If they succeed in Vancouver they will go 5-0-0 against Canada this year, which is about all we could take out of this season, Otherwise its 14 in a row and 1 win in 18 to end the season. Kickoff for this last one is 8pm tomorrow on Altitude.
Injury Report:
OUT: DF Drew Moor (L ACL tear); MF Brian Mullan (L knee injury); DF Thomas Piermayr (L MCl sprain)
QUESTIONABLE: DF Marc Burch (hamstring tightness); MF Kamani Hill (rib contusion)
Disciplinary Report:
SUSPENDED: MF Jared Watts
Vancouver is just missing two players out injured, otherwise their at full strength. I dare not predict a lineup at this point but if it were me I'd start every healthy player 25 years old or younger, then fill in the gaps with experienced players. We've got nothing to lose so why not see young guys like VDC, Boss, and Eloundou?
Strategic Consideration: I remember when I had something of note to write here. It seems so long ago.
Prediction: 2-1 loss, goal by Brown. Vancouver needs to match what Portland does in Dallas tomorrow to clinch the last playoff spot. Dallas kicks off 90 minutes before the Rapids so Vancouver will have to put out a full-strength lineup. Even if they find out before kickoff that the Timbers are getting blasted by Pareja & Co. just having their best players at home on turf will be enough to beat Colorado at this point.
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