tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post8816794475342069882..comments2024-03-09T20:37:14.671-06:00Comments on Down the Byline: Time to Start Open Cup RunMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12931590118053363115noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-60635018705554047122011-04-06T17:45:49.648-05:002011-04-06T17:45:49.648-05:00considering the Gold Cup players and our loaded sc...considering the Gold Cup players and our loaded schedule in the summer, Im not sure I really "want" us to win many of these.MOUFWASHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464173073658108253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-90876686870902831992011-04-06T14:04:19.483-05:002011-04-06T14:04:19.483-05:00This game will be instructive as to whether KC'...This game will be instructive as to whether KC's defensive struggles are early-season jitters or endemic of deeper problems. If the usual haplessness shows up again, expect the 90 minutes to end as a multiple-goal draw or a 2-1, 3-2 loss. <br /><br />I do like our chances if it comes down the PK's though.mrdothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988320236151644049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-62554264198285879192011-04-06T06:16:14.376-05:002011-04-06T06:16:14.376-05:00A convincing win would go a long way toward forget...A convincing win would go a long way toward forgetting Vancouver.Rob Swensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36669930.post-59685640680928918082011-04-06T03:17:41.603-05:002011-04-06T03:17:41.603-05:00I would think the league will be more important to...I would think the league will be more important to Houston than a cup run with the team still in the weird transition phase that they've been in since De Ro, Holden and Clark left. Vermes would be stupid not to give playing time to the usual starting 11. With a week off he needs to keep them fit and especially the attackers in form. Bunbury and Bravo have barely played this season together, so get them in the line-up to gel. I think even with a reserve lineup Houston could give Sporting's defence trouble. However, this could be a big confidence boaster to the backline if they can come away with a win. Not expecting a shut out, but a Sporting 2-1 should do.Drew Farmerhttp://pitchsideview.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com