We started the season with the potential to win 5 trophies. The USOC (eliminated in May), the Leagues Cup (eliminated in July), the Supporters Shield (eliminated in August), the Rocky Mountain Cup (eliminated in September), and MLS Cup. Of course to win MLS Cup you have to make the playoffs. If we don't win tomorrow we'll be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention and thus the fifth and last trophy we had a shot at. Even if we win we could be eliminated with wins by Dallas, Minnesota, SKC, and either Austin or San Jose (a SJ draw would also do it). Needless to say based on our play I'm assuming we're about 26 hours for officially having nothing left to play for. We've had only three meaningful games since Memorial Day, and we lost all 3 (the two Leagues Cup matches and the RMC match). Kickoff for this one is at 8:30pm tomorrow, so you can watch CU lose to the Zeroa in Oregon then watch the Rapids lose to the Timbers in Oregon.
Availability Report:
OUT: GK William Yarbrough (knee surgery), D Alex Gersbach (tendon surgery), D Aboubacar Keita (lower body injury), M Max (removed from team activities)
QUESTIONABLE: Rafael Navarro (lower body injury)
Yep, our new signing makes his first appearance on the injury report. *sigh* That's the way this season has gone. Otherwise I expect to see a pretty similar lineup. Based on Tavares play and his illness I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't start.
Prediction: 1-0 loss. Portland's not great but they're at home and we suck.
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