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Comment on NWSL – Preseason Dossiers – Washington Spirit by Fargo

Fargo — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:36:33 +0000

Best thing about this team has been Matheson and Gayle. Your pre season assessment seemed to harp on lack of defence when In fact that is by far their best attribute. Apart from that some glimpse of midfield synergy from time to time but really dontheybhave forwards on this team?

Comment on NWSL – Chris’ Best XI + Major Awards for Season’s First Quarter by LCLondoner

LCLondoner — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:33 +0000

I agree with your choices for the most part, Chris. Like sec, I’d like to see Krieger in there. I’d also be happy to switch out Matheson for Lori Lindsey, the creative visionary behind the Spirit (and who has a tireless engine also). Finally, Cuellar is having a terrific year and the FCKC system has worked for her (except, notably, against the Flash). Still, unless we’re factoring in prior expectations, I would never take her over Alex Morgan. They play very much in the same style – except Morgan is a little ahead in every aspect of the game. The only basis for picking Cuellar would be that Morgan has probably underperformed relative to what we expect from her.

Comment on NWSL – Chris’ Best XI + Major Awards for Season’s First Quarter by Terry Lash

Terry Lash — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:36 +0000

Agree. Sinclair would be my choice for MOP, although Matheson has been impressive also. Rampone has played well for the most part, but has not risen to the level of most outstanding player, unless you are lowering your standards in recognition of her age.

Krieger also should be listed as the best right full back, although Dougherty has earned another call up to the national team.

Comment on NWSL – Chris’ Best XI + Major Awards for Season’s First Quarter by Arjun

Arjun — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:26:36 +0000

Surprised to not see De Vanna make the list up top. She’s been a terror to every backline so far.

Comment on Preview of Maryland’s 2013 WPSL teams by Kevin Parker

Kevin Parker — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:57 +0000

I can think of a couple of reasons: the Spirit may have wanted a player that was more available (Heather is currently in Bangladesh playing for the Philippines national team in World Cup qualifying for the Asian Federation). Also, she’s from the Baltimore area, and the Charge are closer. I can’t say that either of these are the actual reasons, though. If I get the chance, I’ll ask her.

Comment on NWSL – Chris’ Best XI + Major Awards for Season’s First Quarter by sec

sec — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:44:24 +0000

Rampone gifted Abby two times this year. Once, in extra time, in the opening week, when Abby missed the sitter. (Rampone tried to step forward at the wrong time). Then, at WNY, Rampone badly misplayed a ball and that went right to Abby for the goal. Credit to Rampone for leading a very young back line, however, including Johnson, Foord, Goodson. The shutout at Portland is a great result, true, but then there’s the 1-1 draw to Chicago at home. So, I think a wiser MOP would be Sinclair or Matheson.

Also, shocking you don’t include Krieger over Robinson and Dougherty, though the latter is deserving of making this list. Yes, Krieger with the bad giveaway against Portland at home, but she has been outstanding, week after week, on both sides of the ball. Her combination play with Matheson is great, and she’s playing next to a new center back (Huster) and had spotty cover from Wells for several matches. (Thankfully, Wells was moved centrally in the last match, which is where she should’ve been playing all along).

Comment on Preview of Maryland’s 2013 WPSL teams by Why?

Why? — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Why isn’t Heather Cooke a Spirit W team? She was drafted by them. That’s the second player cut late that is staying local but didn’t stay with Spirit. Just find it odd. Perhaps somehow the W league experience is not perceived to be as beneficial?

Comment on Preview of Maryland’s 2013 WPSL teams by Kevin Parker

Kevin Parker — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:27:53 +0000

The NCAA limit on current players is 5, but I think Dave was including recent graduates like Olivia Wagner and Bailey Bodell as well.

Comment on Preview of Maryland’s 2013 WPSL teams by Beau Dure

Beau Dure — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:14:26 +0000

Should be interesting to see the Charge with all the Baltimore Blast alumni on the coaching staff. They also have Spirit draftee Heather Cooke listed on the roster, though she’s away with the Philippines at the moment.

Seven Maryland players on the Torino roster? The NCAA has a limit, doesn’t it? Might only refer to how many people are rostered for one particular game.

Comment on Season preview: Washington Spirit Reserves by Kevin Parker

Kevin Parker — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:14:42 +0000

I believe you’re right about Sullivan. And thanks for the particulars on UVA’s plans – you can understand why Molly might prefer that to playing at the Soccerplex!