I have to say that I was probably a little more optimistic about this game after seeing the
pounding SKC gave FC Dallas. But, I was also a little worried that Vermes was going to go back to
his beloved 4-3-3 formation that hasn't worked well. But, when I saw that Omar Bravo was going to
replace Stojcev (who was suspended) I was again excited.
Earlier this week when MLS rescinded Aurelien Collin's red card, they stated that there would be no
punishment for Birahim Diop on the play. That changed today when MLS announced that the red card
suspension for Collin had been transferred to Diop. Diop will now miss tomorrow's game against New
York.
When Birahim Diop scores, he does it in multiples. He never seems to just get a single goal. When
he gets one, start watching him. Another goal or two is almost inevitable. Last year, much to many
fans shock, his first start came at striker. It was expected that he would only be a sub and most
thought he would be a defensive midfielder, not a forward.
Another away game, another 3 goals given up, and another red card. These are things that are
becoming way to common when talking about the Wizards games. The only difference with this game
from the previous is the fact Sporting KC played solid for most of the game. For the first time I
don't feel like SKC beat themselves in this game.
The weather might not have been the best for a game, but it would be hard to blame the poor play
from both teams solely on that. The Crew showed why they have only scored 4 goals the entire
season. And the Wizards showed why they have given up more goals than any other team.
Formation
Vermes decided after the embarrassment in Vancouver that he would go with the exact same line up
for this game.
A 10 game road trip is not an ideal way to start a season! But, the Wizards scheduled this on
their own. They knew they would have to travel to some hostile environments and need to get
points pick up points in order to avoid falling too far back in the standings. After picking up 3
points against Chivas and almost stealing a point against Chicago while playing down a man I
expected a positive result from the trip to Vancouver.
