We don't need a lot of hype for this one. With a win tomorrow night the Rapids claim the Rocky Mountain Cup. Any other result means it will be decide in the third and final game of the season here in Colorado in July. Right now Colorado is up 3 points (and 1 goal on goal differential), so a draw tomorrow means FSL must win in the game in July. A loss tomorrow and Colorado is the one that must win in July. Kickoff in Sandy is at 7:30.
Player Availability:
OUT: M Kimani Stewart-Baynes (groin)
QUESTIONABLE: M Djordje Mihailovic (heel)
We saw Mihailovic re-injure the heel that caused him to miss the NYCFC game on Wednesday night, where he called for an immediate sub. The thought was post-game that it was light enough that he could still be available tomorrow. Looks like its going to be a game-time decision. FSL has 8 players listed as out or questionable, which will leave them thin in midfield.
Some guys are going to have to dig deep to go a third time this week. Rosemberry might get the night off, due to being the elder statesman of the squad, but the rest have to be ready to go. I think if Djordje isn't available then we go back to the 4-4-2/4-2-2-2 we used in NYC.
Prediction: 0-0 draw. Cole, Oli, and Sam have to make sure the rest of the team, especially the newcomers, realize that this game means more. Yes its #1 vs. #4 in the West but its also the date the fans circle every year. Both teams have good defenses and are playing their third goal in a week. A scoreless draw seems a little optimistic but I think we're going to see a lot of cagey play while the sides try to conserve what energy they have left, and in the end despite good looks from each side we split the points.
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