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FDChief's avatar

Unfortunately I have to agree that Nahas and The Damned Courage have too many structural advantages to make this “must-win”.

But this has to be a “must-not-be-a-shitshow”. We can’t see a repetition of the first halves at KC or against Louisville. The squad needs to show that Norris has trained on defensive shape and possession under pressure. Players need to look like they’ve worked out roles and understand each other. I keep hearing about this midfield we’re supposed to have; let’s see it!

If we keep the match tight but lose 1-nil or 2-1 I’ll be disappointed but more forgiving than if this is a 3-nil beatdown where this squad is outplayed and Norris outcoached again. Win or lose today, given this start he has to be on borrowed time, but a good showing today could borrow him a bit more.

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ABell4's avatar

He’s put himself in a hole so far this season that this tough away game after a tournament really is a must-win. Not only has his record been dire since after players left for the World Cup, but the play this season has just hit a new low from what we got mid-end of last season. There’s not really any way around it…he’s used up his runway at this point. He leaves with anything less than a W and it should be problematic to the FO. Pretty simple. For me, a win would be great but it’s not really gonna change my opinion of the coach at this point…

I kinda feel like we’re gonna get a backline of Müller, Broon, Hubly, and Kling because they were all there this off period; and then I won’t be surprised to see Sinclair start also, but in midfield. There is absolutely NO reason for her to be starting in the 9. Soph should still be starting this game, even if she only goes 60…then you can bring out Izzy or Ana Dias in the 9. Get the goals early with your best on the field. Sam is gonna have to go a full 90 bc we literally have no backup 6. Hina HAS to start at this point, whether in midfield or at RW. Jessie did play 2 full 90’s, so I wouldn’t be too surprised to see Coffey, Hina, and Sinc/Moultrie in the midfield.

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