TV COVERAGE:
Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic (Baltimore/Washington)
Madison Square Garden Network (MSG) - New York
This game will determine the winner of the Atlantic Cup. A win or draw and the cup stays in DC. More importantly, this game is all about taking three points against a Conference rival. Ben Olsen said,
"It's about us being tied in a tight Eastern Conference and everybody needs points to make the playoffs. I like the new playoff system -- I think the fight to get in the playoffs now is harder, and these games get more meaningful as we wind down the year a little bit."
Josh gros will not be able to play, actually his season may be over with more concussion problems. It will be interesting to see if Moose gets the nod. If he does he will have his hands full with Dane Richards speed. Richards absolutely owned the wing in the LA game, hopefully we'll be able to slo him down. Ben Olsen has been training and will be ready to go.
It will be interesting to see what Soehn will do tonight in central defense. When Steven Goff asked him about his options he replied:
"From a coaching standpoint, it's a great thing to have. Everybody is better when you have someone looking over your shoulder. It pushes each other to stay sharp."
I think the keys to the game will be closing down Mathis or Reyna in the midfield, not allowing Juan Pablo to drift, and closing down Richards. Without good service I believe Altidore becomes a non factor. Obviously on the other side of the coin we have to finish. Waterreus is the weak link for New York so hopefully we'll actually shoot tonight instead of trying to dribble the ball into the net.
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