Comments on: Injury List for Houston

By: Martek

Martek — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:13:30 +0000

Laurie, thank you so much for your comments over on Nutmegged previewing tonight's game. Good luck to all you Gals fans from here in Houston (but not TOO much, as I'm sure you understand).

By: jen

jen — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:44:33 +0000

Xavier is definitely a better choice for dealing with Ching — especially in the air.

Having Allen injured sucks, but Franchino can play there quite well. I don’t think it will take Franchino long to acclimate to the team. He’s not a stupid player, even though his off field choices may be.

I would love to see Wicks. And poor Cronin. I really want to like his play more — I really do — because what a way to start your first year as a starting keeper.

By: Glen

Glen — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:00:08 +0000

Finally we get to see Wicks instead of Cronin (cross your fingers and hope he makes a great showing so maybe he’ll be our #1). I want to see Klein push forward and take some long range shots on goal that we all know he can do, Donovan be on target with his finishes, it’s great to see him leading the golden boot. Bring in the X-Man to take on Ching, leave Vanney out for this game. Hate to see Allen out for this match. Oh yea, more shots on goal from Beckham.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:46:50 +0000

I like what Nick Green (100 Percent Soccer) had to say about Franchino’s return – “Like a character out of The Sopranos, 31-year-old Joey is back for a second go-around (you got a problem with that?)”. Franchino’s stats: 52 yellow cards, two red cards in 210 regular season games. Also of note, Gavin was moved to the developmental roster to make room for Franchino on the senior roster. Franchino will also be arriving in time for the game (Sideline Views). Will he play???……………………OK, now a well deserved break from Franchino news (as a muzak version of the “King Of Pain” by the Police plays in the background)…………………..As for the Houston match, I hope X and Wicks get the nod to start over Vanney and Cronin. X deserves a chance to redeem himself and I also think he can handle Ching better than Vanney. We’ll see what transpires – alrighty then.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:08:39 +0000

Alvaro has been on that list since the beginning of the season, so I’m sure he’ll still be in for the game.
The only thing “questionable” about Cronin is why they haven’t started Wicks yet this season!! I’ve had a groin injury, and yeah, Laurie, its brutal, but it’s great if we can see if Wicks can handle the job.
The Allen thing is a blow..I guess Randolph will be pushed up with Gavin in back.
Anybody else here curious if Klein would be good up top instead of Gordon?