The Rapids enter their post-Rafa era with a trip to Colunbus tonight. Both teams are still alive in the Open Cup and if they both win their semis the Crew would host a rematch of tonight's tilt in the final. That said based on current form both teams might be considered the underdog in their semi. The road has not been a great place for the Rapids but nothing has been good for the home side, can we figure out how to get our first win away from home since May? Kickoff is at 5:30/
Player Availability:
OUT: GK Nico Hansen (leg), GK Zach Steffen (shoulder), M Ali Fadal (head), M Ted Ku-DiPietro (shoulder), M Hamzat Ojediran (yellow card suspension), F Mamadou Billo Diop (knee)
Along with this none of the trio we signed this week are available as they're waiting on their visas. So a thin squad heading to B1G country.
Assuming no other availability surprises the only question seems to be the winger opposite Minoungou. Yapi has already been confirmed to be getting a shot up top so our options are players like Harris, KSB, or pushing one of our center players wide like Fredrick. I went with Harris but that's a guess.
Prediction: 0-0 draw. Both these teams have offenses that are struggling but Colorado has a top-tier defense while Columbus is in the bottom quarter of goals allowed. I just don't see where the goal is going to come from for the Rapids but if there is a winner I could see the Rapids getting a smash and grab 3 points.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment