Because Linnehan already looks good as a left winger, I'd rather get another top-notch centerback. We're leaking way too many goals and I think CB is the place to strengthen.
BTW I suspect Linnehan won't always look this good, because rookies almost always go through some ups and downs. But her flying start is very promising.
Because Linnehan already looks good as a left winger, I'd rather get another top-notch centerback. We're leaking way too many goals and I think CB is the place to strengthen.
BTW I suspect Linnehan won't always look this good, because rookies almost always go through some ups and downs. But her flying start is very promising.
Yeah, and defenders will also become clued in to how fast Linnehan is and defend differently. As you say, that should open up other areas, hopefully ones we can exploit.
Is Linnehan a lefty? Her goal was left foot and wonderfully placed.
Soph's goal was one of the easiest she'll have but only today am I seeing the keeper grabbing her jersey as she trots past. "Rather take the red then let this s*!t happen." I blame the gloves.
I was like "Soph would never do that because she is too goal hungry, but man, she should've taken a dive as soon as that goalie pulled her jersey"... Easy DOGSO red and we're sitting pretty one woman up and playing against a backup keeper.
AND probably still a goal up because of the resulting PK.
But I'm happy Smith didn't go down, because I'd rather win fairly than by diving - even if it wouldn't technically have been a dive because of the shirt pull. I think to make a fall like that look real you have to anticipate it and react instantly, and I'd prefer that Smith's anticipation is for scoring a goal rather than falling over.
I feel the same way, which is a MAJOR reason why I like women's soccer vs. men's. Not only that play, but there was another instance of one of our players with a physical play against Bay in our box and they could have gone down and appealed for a call but didn't. I turned to my wife and said if this was men's, there would be a guy rolling around and endless complaining afterward with an angry huddle around the ref.
Then you don't know if the ref consciously or subconsciously feels like he/she missed a call so a future call against the team who might have "gotten away with one" is looked at with a jaundiced eye as a potential "make-up call." It is never-ending with the theatrics and complaining. Just stay on your feet if you can and keep playing.
Because Linnehan already looks good as a left winger, I'd rather get another top-notch centerback. We're leaking way too many goals and I think CB is the place to strengthen.
BTW I suspect Linnehan won't always look this good, because rookies almost always go through some ups and downs. But her flying start is very promising.
For one thing, opposing defenders will start marking her. But that's useful too.
Yeah, and defenders will also become clued in to how fast Linnehan is and defend differently. As you say, that should open up other areas, hopefully ones we can exploit.
Is Linnehan a lefty? Her goal was left foot and wonderfully placed.
Soph's goal was one of the easiest she'll have but only today am I seeing the keeper grabbing her jersey as she trots past. "Rather take the red then let this s*!t happen." I blame the gloves.
I was like "Soph would never do that because she is too goal hungry, but man, she should've taken a dive as soon as that goalie pulled her jersey"... Easy DOGSO red and we're sitting pretty one woman up and playing against a backup keeper.
AND probably still a goal up because of the resulting PK.
But I'm happy Smith didn't go down, because I'd rather win fairly than by diving - even if it wouldn't technically have been a dive because of the shirt pull. I think to make a fall like that look real you have to anticipate it and react instantly, and I'd prefer that Smith's anticipation is for scoring a goal rather than falling over.
I feel the same way, which is a MAJOR reason why I like women's soccer vs. men's. Not only that play, but there was another instance of one of our players with a physical play against Bay in our box and they could have gone down and appealed for a call but didn't. I turned to my wife and said if this was men's, there would be a guy rolling around and endless complaining afterward with an angry huddle around the ref.
Then you don't know if the ref consciously or subconsciously feels like he/she missed a call so a future call against the team who might have "gotten away with one" is looked at with a jaundiced eye as a potential "make-up call." It is never-ending with the theatrics and complaining. Just stay on your feet if you can and keep playing.
I would like this post multiple times if I could.