Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Game 4 Lineup: Road Warriors

Entering the biggest match of its history, St. Louis Cure Coach Kirk Lodes has presented his lineup for the derby against neighbors Gateway United. "It's going to be a tough week. Many of our key players will be playing on the road this week. I'm counting on them to respond and give the performances we expect." The Cure will welcome back Javier Morales to the starting lineup and hold their breath that his injury does not flare up. Bobby Convey keeps his spot in the starting lineup, while Robbie Findley just edges out Chad Barrett as a starting forward. Robbie Rogers remains a scratch; although Rogers has a bad ankle, Lodes mentioned he was not happy with the midfielder's form. The toughest decision for Lodes? "I went back and forth trying to decide who would get the nod in the net. That's what you get when you have two good keepers. In the end I chose Jimmy Nielsen, who will take on the red-hot Galaxy. I have been impressed with Kansas City's defense so far this year." The complete lineup: Nyarko, Findley, Espindola, Buddle, Morales, Convey, Torres, Fred, Nielsen (GK). Subs: Barrett, Gonzalez, Renteria. Scratched: Rogers, Pickens.

4 comments:

  1. Would you be willing to trade Nyarko?

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  2. Sorry, no. At this point I'm going to hold on to him.

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  3. Only a fews hours until first whistle.

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  4. Need to stop Noonan and Ljundberg tonight.

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