The New England Revolution is in Washington D.C. tonight, putting its unbeaten record on the line against a D.C. United team coming off its first loss of the season.
Can D.C. United rebound with Ben Olsen and Jaime Moreno back in the fold? Will New England come in strong after enjoying a bye week?
If you will be watching tonight's match please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action.
Not a great game overall. If I’m a DCU fan, I’d be a bit concerned over some of the tactics coming from the bench. I did want to say how it kind of caught me off guard how young the Revs have gotten over the last year or so. From what I can tell, only Reis, TT, Ralston, Joseph, Castro and Heaps are over 25. They may not win the cup this year, but Nicol is loaded for the next several years.
Time, extra 2 minutes, ran out setting up the free kick, after the play was over, the ref blew the game over. That’s all, nothing wrong with it.
What a goal from Ben Olsen, love how he doesn’t take the typical panzy route in going head to head with someone, just wish he could have got away with busting Thompson in his mouth…
Also, some great MLS officiating again, what the hell was that whistling the game over that early??
Hey Ives What’s up with the “respect marriage” advertisements? Those things are offensive. I don’t think you put them up, but tell whoever puts up advertisements to keep them off SBI. That’s not what this site’s about.
Posted by: Miikemike | April 17, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Freedom of speech, guy. There isn’t anything offensive about having a dissenting opinion. Plus it gives this site revenue.
Hey Ives What’s up with the “respect marriage” advertisements? Those things are offensive. I don’t think you put them up, but tell whoever puts up advertisements to keep them off SBI. That’s not what this site’s about.
I would love to know what Olsen had to say to that little weasel Thompson after he scored.
I don’t think he dived, ‘cuz there definitely was contact, but I don’t think it was a foul either, just two dudes going for the ball.
20 shots for DCU, 4 for NE.
Nice dive by Fred for the free kick that got DC the goal.
Phelan also tried to use his arm to clear it, so DC might have had a penalty claim had Phelan been successful.
Phelan blocked off Knighton on the goal ugh.
it was actually past full time. 90+ minutes.
I think Wallace looked good too. Left back prospect? possibly.
what the??? was that even full time??
i love how after Ben Olsen scores the goal (having jostled with Wells Thompson to do so) he gets in his face for his celebration. That’s great drama and rivalry. Classic.
Thats right Benny! Get BIG son!
oooooooh fred!!!!!!!!!!! so close…. come boys!!! dc united!! dc united!!! dc united!!!
hellllllllllllll yeaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pat Phelan in for Larentowics now
89′
1-0 still
BEN OLSEN IS A LEGEND!!!!
With subs, its:
Crayton
Namoff Jakovic Wallace
Olsen Jacobsen
Pontius Fred Quaranta
Moreno Emilio
Dube
Thompson Ralston Nyassi
Joseph Larentowicz
Tierney Barnes Heaps Igwe
Knighton
crowd has filled in nicely. wish we could get a win for them….
74′ Olsen and Thompson pick up yellows. Still NE 1 -0 DC.
that was a body block! damnit. nothin comes of it.
66′
shots dc 14 – 4 ne
corners dc 7 – 2 ne
goals dc 0 – 1 ne
Knighton
saves so far: 7
approx. years before puberty: 2.5
Soehn should be fired.
PARTY BOY!!!!! HOW???!!!!
Although I’m not happy about him stopping that shot, this Knighton kid apparently ain’t bad. How did he not make the U-17 roster for their championship?
you’re kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!???!!!!!
damn the 12 yr old keeper…
oh awesome. glad i picked up some beer tonight.
and of course I had to open my mouth about DC scoring first.
oh of course after i ask they say… is simms injured?
who did tino come on for?
TINO is on!!!!
Wallace and Pontius look good on the wings and the trio of Emilio-Moreno-Gomez is sharp so I give about 25 minutes before DC finds ‘the old onion bag’.
ugh. this match is pretty stale. It’s funny how the disparity in attacking flair and excitement between teams like NE/DCU and RSL/Seattle translates into success. I feel like games like this and ones between Chicago and Chivas are watching different leagues. I can’t wait until MLS has new salary cap and player restriction rules (or lack thereof) when franchises are able to build teams they really want, and bland boring teams like NYRB and Dallas are exciting like RSL and Seattle.
is like no one else watchin this game? that sucks.
it is just a matter of time before dc scores. i hope it is gomez. would be nice to get that monkey off his back.
half time and DC clearly the more dominent team. Not sure their formation is optimal but that is Soehn. Would like to see Moreno subbed relatively early in the 2nd half, Pontius moved to forward and Tino coming in at right wing. Liking Gomez tonight.
oh my god!!!! plays like that make me crazy!
Emilio attacks at the other end but shot is off target. 32 min, DC has controlled, as seen in shots (6-2) and corners (4-0).
DC definitely look the stronger team. At this rate I’d be surprised if they don’t get the first goal.
30′ – Revs get first shot on goal, off a free kick from Larentowicz which takes a deflection before Crayton gets it.
also, Dube is out due to concussion (from last match?), hence Mansally up top and Thompson (ugh) on the wing.
have boyzzz or doe even dressed for united this season so far?
btw- right before the match NE announced Albright has injured his knee. Thus Igwe at RB. Alston is better than Albright anyway, but he’s hurt too.
all dc so far
Knighton
Igwe Heaps Barnes Tierney
Larentowicz Joseph
Nyassi Ralston Thompson
Mansally
…………….
Emilio Moreno
Wallace Gomez Pontius
Simms Olsen
Burch Jakovic Namoff
Crayton
pretty weak crowd for the match
DC will break through first.
16th minute- Still scoreless.