ShareThe Rapids played the L.A. Galaxy tonight. The Rapids played at home after three consecutive MLS road games. We learned this week from the coach and players that the Rapids strategy on the road is to play compact, yield little and hope for the counter. We were told to expect the team to adopt a more offensive posture when at home. I’m not sure where home is anymore as the team was outshot 7-2 in the first half and 14-7 for the game. Keep in mind, the opponent, dominating the rapids in that statistic, entering the game was tied with Columbus as the worst team in MLS. After the game, they remain tied as the worst team in MLS. Not much more to say. After 6 games, the team has not shown any ability to maintain possession. Despite the coach’s “strategy”, they seem to prefer the long ball to the short one. They yield possession to the other team. After 6 games this year, which mirror much of what we saw last year. It’s painfully obvious (or should be) they are unable to play any other way (at least with any consistency). Last year the mantra was fire the coach. …Read the Rest
