2012 MLS Player Combine: Day Two Thread
by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 8:00 AM PST
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The MLS Player Combine continues today with a second round of games available to stream on the MLS website. With the first games out of the way and two more days of practice together for the teams, expect today's games to be much more interesting as the invitees get to know each other.
The first game of the day, adiPower vs adiZero at 11:30 am, will feature several names that the Timbers will want to keep an eye on. Team adiPower features Matt Hedges on defense and some impressive midfielders in Kelyn Rowe, Callum Mallace, and Luis Silva. Team adiZero, meanwhile, features defender Aaron Maund and midfielder Enzo Martinez.
The second game of the day, Prime vs adiPure at 1:25 pm, will also feature a number of players worth checking out. Team Prime's player to watch is Eder Arreola on the wing. Team adiPure will have Tyler Polak playing left back with Andrew Jean-Baptiste playing in the center of the defense while Nick Deleon will be worth keeping an eye out for in the midfield.
After the jump check out three players I am keeping an eye on.
The Timbers, with their roster currently at only 23 players, are in need of reinforcements at every position except forward, with centers of the midfield and defense being places of real concern. An understudy for Jack Jewsbury is a priority while a more offensively minded midfielder could certainly fit nicely into John Spencer's system. The defense, already having made some significant improvements by the end of the 2011 season, is no longer a pressing issue and a Generation Adidas player that need not be pressed into service immediately and who could take some time to grow would be a good selection.
Some Players I Like
1. Andrew Jean-Baptiste
He is big, he is raw and he could be a stud for years to come. With Brunner, Horst, and Futty ahead of him at CB, Jean-Baptiste can be brought into the first team gradually without being relied on to make an immediate impact, especially with a Generation Adidas contract covering his salary cap hit.
2. Enzo Martinez
After he stole the show in Team adiZero's first game of the Combine, everyone loved Martinez. He got forward well in the attack, putting two shots off the woodwork, showed good foot skills, and generally controlled play for much of the game. Despite his missing a penalty in the final minutes of the game it is clear that the kid can play.
3. Callum Mallace
If the Timbers are looking for their next Captain Jack, they could do worse than the Scottish Mallace. A box to box midfielder by trade, Callum Mallace wins balls in the midfield and distributes well with simple passes. He also can take a wicked free kick. Sound at least a little familiar?
Drop in to the comments to chat about today's games and to let us know who is impressing you during this year's MLS Combine.
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Matt hedges has looked slow but powerful in the air so far in the game.
Kelyn Rowe gives the ball away a lot but clearly has some moves. He has also shown some defensive bite and gotten to some good headers while defending the corner. He seems to get the ball a lot.
Callum Mallace has been somewhat anonymous, which is ok for a dm but he is playing further up the field today.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 11:49 AM PST reply actions
As soon as I hit post...
Mallace picks off a pass and starts the attack quickly. Good instinct.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Mallace has been making Rowe look pretty bad by comparison.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
They are playing different games.
Mallace plays simple passes and lets the offense build while Rowe is pushing forward and trying to create chances. I like Rowe, personally.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
I feel like Rowe isn't making smart choices in general.
And he isn’t moving well off the ball at times.
But adiPower is definitely dominating this game, so Rowe must be doing something right.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
Ibarra with a nice cross finding Dom Dwyer. Minutes later he finds Dwyer making a run again and almost plays him in on goal with a nice through pass.
Evans Frimpong looks good when pulling strings in the center of the field.
Maund making some good passes out of the back.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 11:55 AM PST reply actions
Hedges with some questionable passing. He has been intercepted several times this game. Seems to be playing long balls to no one in particular.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 11:59 AM PST reply actions
Yup. More impressed with Aubrey Perry than Hedges so far.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Hedges did a good job there of chasing down Dwyer
But Dwyer didn’t look like he was doing a whole lot to win that
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
And there's Hedges effin up again.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
Good free kick by Rowe.
Just no one there for it.
Hedges still looking good in the air, though.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:08 PM PST reply actions
I do not like chavez's passes.
They all seem destined to go to the other team and some of them have.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:11 PM PST reply actions
Dwyer with a slick move just went right by hedges.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:12 PM PST reply actions
I've heard "Dwyer gets by Hedges" a few too many times...
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I wish the timbers needed forwards.
There are oodles in this draft with potential. Even a few that could step right in to some MLS teams.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Adizero needs another forward. Frimpong has been great as a midfielder but Dwyer needs someone up top with him.
I wouldn’t be comfortable with any of these defender on the pitch for the timbers.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
Must say I agree on the defenders
Frimpong has been impressive, but a lot of that impressiveness has been his explosive speed, which, as we’ve seen, seems to beat Hedges every time.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
I was most impressed by frimpongs passing.
He has lost the ball on the dribble a couple times but I think all of his passes have been on target.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, Singh has been potty good as a full back. Hasn’t done anything terrible and seems to pass out of the back well.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
Both keepers have been solid with just a little bit of jitters evident, but we don’t really need another young keeper.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
I'd say that Ryan Meara has looked confident, but not so good that we'd waste a draft pick on him
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Luis silva is in now
As is enzo Martinez. Both good midfield prospects.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:24 PM PST reply actions
Hoffman scores.
What a surprise.
He will go high.
As will Townsend who assisted.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:28 PM PST reply actions
Like you said, too bad we're not looking for forwards...
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
Rowe with a good quick throw.
Earns a corner with quick thinking which is why I like the kid.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:29 PM PST reply actions
Luis Silva predicted to the timbers
By Jason the producer for the exact reasons that I want the timbers to take an attacking mid in the draft. It is a position that we do not have but one that could really fit with our style of play.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:32 PM PST reply actions
In fitting with the timbers direct style of attack...
Silva immediately tries to spring Townsend with a long pass that just overshoots the mark.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
True...
But I still think they overlook Nagbe as an attacking mid. No reason we shouldn’t add another, though…
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Turning down the volume on the game now
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Alexi didn't say anything too awful. He is gone now so you can turn the volume back up.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Never mind. He is still there and still talking.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
you lie. I'm gonna go wash my ears out now.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
"mutant gene"
yeesh.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Poor shot from Martinez
But got free in a good position to shoot from.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:36 PM PST reply actions
More of a knock against the defense, though
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Getting disorganized by both teams .
Seems like players are all trying to make the killer pass or a run into the box rather than moving smartly. That is the peril of the combine.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:40 PM PST reply actions
James is fast, but should have looked to shoot there.
Could be a good supplemental draft pick for someone in the mold of either of the nyassi twins.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:48 PM PST reply actions
Goal by Townsend.
Jordan passes nicely to Rowe who finds Townsend in the middle. Good move by all involved.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:49 PM PST reply actions
my feed cut out during the goal. stupid comcast.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
The Townsend/Hoffman combo is good.
It is the classic target forward and second striker combo.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
Evan James!
Nice little shot there.
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James is getting more involved as the half progresses
He has been starting to move all over the field to get ahold of the ball and it is working out for him.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Whoa. Goal by James.
I said he should shoot. He shot.
That came out of nowhere.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:51 PM PST reply actions
Hunter Jumper has not stood out to me...
But I love his name.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:52 PM PST reply actions
He looks really nervous.
and makes me think of “I am the Walrus”
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
He did just make a nice tackle there.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
How are you feeling about Alec Purdie?
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I've liked some of his runs, he looks dangerous
But nothing has really come from him yet. Also, I am not really sure what role he is supposed to be playing.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
He does seem quick.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
Also, his passing has been iffy at best.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
I think he's one of the few midfielders out there that could contribute well defensively
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
I was pleasantly surprised by rowes defending.
Mallace also played some nice d early in this game.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
I would like to see him switch wings with banten
He did just have a nice little chip pass to silva there.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
I keep forgetting that Maund is on the pitch
Except when he clears the ball. Which is ok.
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And that is the game.
Goals from Hoffman, Townsend, and James.
Thoughts on who impressed?
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Not many I can see the Timbers drafting
Mallace, except that he’s an international, and we’re already up to our limit on internationals. Evan James looks like he’d be a good option on the wing.
You?
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
Depending on international signings...
I wouldn’t mind Frimpong or Rowe as I think they were the two best midfielders going forward (despite Frimpong not technically lining up as a mid). Hedges makes me nervous. Silva and Martinez, despite not totally dominating the game, both showed some good passing and possession.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
Also, James scored one more goal than any of the Timbers wingers did all year, so I think he is definitely worth taking a look at.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
My thoughts exactly.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
mallace
hes got potential and had good presence today. smart, calm passing, breaking up counter attacks. id be okay with trading allocation money or our second round pick for an international spot to get him.
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 1:29 PM PST reply actions
Having double checked his bio it appears that Mallace has us citizenship
So he should not need an international roster spot. Which bumps him up even more in my estimation.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
thanks
yeah, for sure i would take him in the first round…but id take hoffman if he is still available
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
Well that changes everything
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
how did nick deleon do on the first day?
i wasnt able to catch the combine action that day…
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 1:31 PM PST reply actions
I was at work...
So I missed the first day. Andy?
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
I only watched about a half hour of the first game.
I don’t remember his name coming up in that time.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
hedges NO
i dont think matt hedges is a good fit for the timbers. size does not trump skill and smarts on the ball. hes not shown his abilities to distribute well. shaky performance, id say. id rather take a midfielder with a more defensive minded approach or a right back with good speed and technical ability.
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM PST reply actions
Yeah, I'm pretty down on Hedges after the first two matches.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
I would like to see the timbers look at a faster, more technical defender
Someone similar to LA’s AJ DeLaGarza.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
The second game is on
About ten minutes in for those who (like me) could not get it to play.
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Yup. I blame Alexi.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
Goal by Finley
Good strike. Powerful. Nice set up by garza, another good attacking midfielder.
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Wow, impressive start.
I’m gonna be watching Andrew Duran now.
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That would have been a great through ball if the winger had continued his run on to duran's pass.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Goal by Finley
Set up again by garzas work rate and pressure on the defense.
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Garza is another GA player that could be a great pick up.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
Another striker, though
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
... Yeah.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
Could be a good cm.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
Yeesh, not going to be looking at any of PRIME's defenders...
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Prime did get the weakest line up of the combine, I would say.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, he's the only defender I think we should go for in the draft.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
With the 8th pick, anyway...
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
i agree
seems solid and steady-headed
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
I both like and am worried that he wants to "play beautiful football" out of the back.
I like having a good back who will get forward, but it is also terrifying.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
i agree
seems solid and steady-headed
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Goal Finley.
Set up by Luke Holmes.
That is three for Finley plus one that I did not see who scored it.
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Jean-Baptiste has a really nice touch.
He has been great in the air so far, but his foot skills have looked nice from what I have seen so far.
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Duran seems to pass well along the ground but his crosses have seemed pretty or so far.
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Slick move and pass by garza after a very nice pass out of the back by jean-Baptiste
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Yamada and Holmes are both covering a lot of ground and have seemed to be everywhere for adiPure.
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Yeah, Yamada looks confident
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Yamada could be a 2nd round steal
A lot of attacking mids in this draft. Yamada might still be on the board for the Timbers 2nd round pick.
I’d hold off all discussions of trading that 2nd rounder until we see if Yamada falls.
And Paniagua finally gets something going for Prime.
Geoff tells me he was good for the Paraguayan U20 team.
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Ok, half time. Prime is getting killed out there.
Who impressed?
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Obviously, Garza and Finley are combining well
with Yamada supporting the attack really well. The whites are having an easy time of it.
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
adipure
i like yamada. jean baptiste. finley obviously in the right place, good movement. garza with nice distribution.
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 2:18 PM PST reply actions
seems like they adjusted well from the first day
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I'll say!
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by Andrew Wheeler on Jan 8, 2012 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
Polak on at LB and Duran moved to CB.
Two players worth keeping an eye on in the second half.
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Bringing on sodade and mattocks has changed tthe dynamic of this game.
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mattocks doing well to get them going. little more purpose and energy for prime
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 2:29 PM PST reply actions
Baptiste is looking much more shaky with pressure being put on by the new Prime forwards.
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Well,
This game is a blowout. If you don’t mind, how has Pollak looked? Nice shot by Mattocks, and nice rebound shot by whoever that was.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
James Kiffe, with the goal
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
Polak has been alright. He has struggled when matched up against mattocks, but he has also made some excellent tackles along the left side.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks, and thanks for all the recapping
He just made a tackle as my feed went out, not a great few seconds for him, though.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
Kiffe scores.
Darren mattocks gets a shot on goal which blaze parries away, and kiffe mops up with a solid volley.
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Hopinau has been good on the right side.
Definitely more impressive over there than up top.
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Garza excels at pressuring the defense when they have the ball.
Goals 2 and 3 were purely a result of his high pressure and good passing. Plus Finley finishing well.
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Yeah he is.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
Blaze with some nice saves tonight.
Duran did not look great there, but not many would.
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i think mattocks will struggle with the next step up into mls
but will stabilize halfway through the season. being the best forward option in the superdraft says a little bit about him but i think c. hoffman would be more effective early on as an immediate impact sub or starter for 40 min.
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 2:57 PM PST reply actions
i would take c hoffman over mattocks, personally
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
I think Hoffman might be a better forward, especially right now
But its tough to see how Mattocks’ athleticism doesn’t translate.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
Nice feed by Mattocks for the goal
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
Goal sodade.
Nice low cross by mattocks finds sodade crashing the net for the goal.
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where does wenger get picked up? i think 3rd to toronto maybe even to the revs. would love it if he made it to 8th
by Homes In Catacombs on Jan 8, 2012 3:03 PM PST reply actions
That would be amazing
But I’d be shocked if he dropped past three. He could be the best player in the draft.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
Comparisons to Geoff Cameron are common.
He was the ACC player of the year on defense as a sophomore and on offense as a junior.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
Wenger is a top pick. I would expect him to go in the top 4.
If he does fall that far, I am of the opinion that we should try to trade up for TFCs first 1st round pick (they have 4 and 12).
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His versatility would be a huge asset on the Timbers.
Especially given Spencer’s preference for defenders who can get forward.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
Agreed.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
Game over with adiPure dominating the first half and prime winning the second with the forwards making much of the differences.
Who impressed?
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I was hoping Polak would jump out
Because of his Generation Adidas contract and position, but he didn’t really stand out in the small amount I saw. I’m curious how he performs Tuesday. Not sure about the others, though the hat trick sounded impressive.
Thanks for the notes on the earlier matches.
Oklahoma State will beat LSU in the National Title game by more than 7 points.
I wanted to like Polak too
and he didn’t seem bad, but as it stands I do not see him being a big enough upgrade over Chris Taylor to warrant going after him in the draft.
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by William Conwell on Jan 8, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like Hedges and Baptiste contracts safe from EPL buyouts
Neither one of them is going be the next John Terry or Rio Ferdinand.
Are they good enough to be good MLS starters, though. I think physical strength is more important in our league. Refs in our league let these kids push each other around the field more than Europe. They have each gotten beaten on speed at least once, though. It’s a concern.
I’d think I need to see a little more Tuesday to feel secure about picking either top 10.
I would alo like to be a part of this.
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I watched Day one and feel pretty similar to everything discussed before. Although hedges had a lot better game Friday as compared to today it sounds like.
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