Based on watching last night, Weaver could be used like Smith as a running #9. She went central so much last night that maybe she should just start there. I thought Vasconcelos was serviceable last night on the wing. Reyes was active if not so much effective as a wing but she's much more dangerous playing in place of Kling on the back line. Better defender too.
Based on watching last night, Weaver could be used like Smith as a running #9. She went central so much last night that maybe she should just start there. I thought Vasconcelos was serviceable last night on the wing. Reyes was active if not so much effective as a wing but she's much more dangerous playing in place of Kling on the back line. Better defender too.
Reyna's versatility has been huge for this team. The past two games, she's lined up in like 5 different positions: RB, LB, LW, RW, and switched off with Izzy ytd between winger and center forward.
Just her technical ability to keep possession and play the right pass is refreshing. I've not seen a FB that comfortable with the ball in so long. Think her best position long-term is midfielder, but FB is already solid.
Kling's best play these days comes in the attack. Why not just make her a midfielder (in place of Porter) or a wing/forward in Izzy's place. Keeping her as a fullback does not seem to maximize her strengths. It only maximized her weaknesses which is dumb.
I think Reyes should start at LB and Kling should start at the 8 (or a double pivot) with Coffey during this period. Norris has the options to put his best players he has on the field, and that means sitting Porter. She is just not good and he needs to adjust.
Agree completely with this! I think during the WC break Kling should be the new Coffey, Coffey the new Rodriquez or Hina. Reyes should take LB, Kuikka RB and McGrady to backup both of them. Up front Weaver, Vasconcelos and D'Aquila, who was a lot better last night and I am feeling like we need some patience with Izzy. Betfort is fine for closing minutes energy and aggressive play. Porter shouldn't be a starter just late legs.
The back looked OK last night and the new new NTR might be better than anyone we have as a backup because she has been playing , while in a lesser league, she has been playing at an elite level in that league.
Last night in my view the Thorns were the better team, but were both impatient and unlucky. Sam needs to take more shots as does Reyna and Liv needs to take better shots.
Based on watching last night, Weaver could be used like Smith as a running #9. She went central so much last night that maybe she should just start there. I thought Vasconcelos was serviceable last night on the wing. Reyes was active if not so much effective as a wing but she's much more dangerous playing in place of Kling on the back line. Better defender too.
Kling just doesn’t have the legs anymore, I think. And Reyes is knocking on the door.
Reyna's versatility has been huge for this team. The past two games, she's lined up in like 5 different positions: RB, LB, LW, RW, and switched off with Izzy ytd between winger and center forward.
Just her technical ability to keep possession and play the right pass is refreshing. I've not seen a FB that comfortable with the ball in so long. Think her best position long-term is midfielder, but FB is already solid.
Kling's best play these days comes in the attack. Why not just make her a midfielder (in place of Porter) or a wing/forward in Izzy's place. Keeping her as a fullback does not seem to maximize her strengths. It only maximized her weaknesses which is dumb.
I think Reyes should start at LB and Kling should start at the 8 (or a double pivot) with Coffey during this period. Norris has the options to put his best players he has on the field, and that means sitting Porter. She is just not good and he needs to adjust.
Agree completely with this! I think during the WC break Kling should be the new Coffey, Coffey the new Rodriquez or Hina. Reyes should take LB, Kuikka RB and McGrady to backup both of them. Up front Weaver, Vasconcelos and D'Aquila, who was a lot better last night and I am feeling like we need some patience with Izzy. Betfort is fine for closing minutes energy and aggressive play. Porter shouldn't be a starter just late legs.
The back looked OK last night and the new new NTR might be better than anyone we have as a backup because she has been playing , while in a lesser league, she has been playing at an elite level in that league.
Last night in my view the Thorns were the better team, but were both impatient and unlucky. Sam needs to take more shots as does Reyna and Liv needs to take better shots.
Next year would be the ideal time to move some of the locker room leaders to coaching staff roles.