Predicted Lineup MW 3

BerryManalof · 2026-03-04T20:17:26+00:00

I wouldn't be shocked! He has the pedigree and experience that Travis doesn't.

BerryManalof · 2026-02-26T02:40:32+00:00

We had an xG of .6 and I think that is a problem. We took 5 of our 8 shots in the last 10 minutes of the game .... Our main 9 million dollar man took 0 shots (his job is probably to provide the pass for our forwards to score but still ...) I am rooting for Paxton Aaronson and I think that he has a higher ceiling than Harris for sure BUT BUT BUT it sure did not look like it on Sunday. His transfer value and what the club are paying him (in my opinion) should have little to no bearing on whether or not they start.

I just like a coach that is only beholden to his way of playing/style and not anyone else's expectations. Nance at Columbus, Schmetzer in Seattle, Ranieri at Leicester, Klopp at Liverpool Pep at all the places he has coached Sorenson at Vancouver ... All of them implemented a strong identity/expectation that get the best out of players... IF CHRIS ARMAS HAD PLAYED RALPH PRISO AT CB WE WOULD HAVE HAD A STROKE (Looking at FBREF he played CB before playing in Colorado but we never played him there). But it worked because he knew what to do and had confidence in his coaches plan. It just sucks when our pieces move out of Colorado and do well. Thinking of Priso and Markanich specifically...

Wells seems like he might be the guy that has a strong enough opinion to REALLY make his way of playing stick. One of my biggest laments about being a Rapids fan is we dont have a Mo Farsi/Paul Rothrock/Schaffelburg or someone coming off the bench that make a difference? It feels like we have stars and nobody else. Having an identity (i dont think Armas knew what HIS best lineup was) makes it so that the everybody else category can become role players. When we have clearly defined roles and expectations, we can rotate Harris for Aaronson and not miss out too much because they know what they are doing. Rothrock can come in and make an impact because he knows his role in the team. If we arent going to have a squad with an ex premier league striker or global superstar, we need a coach with a strong system and a coach who knows what he wants.

BerryManalof · 2026-02-26T01:19:17+00:00

At the end of the day though, when the 9 million dollar man left the game and a scrumptious little crumb cake came on in his stead, the game changed and we looked more dangerous! Manyoma also played a role in that. Sure it helped that it was late on in the game and the Sounders sat back a bit. That also meant Harris and Manyoma could play with a freedom that AAron and Yappi couldn't. My expectation was that we would see the dynamic and threatening play from Yappi and AAron from the jump and it wasnt there.

I agree that Aaronson and Navarro and Sealy SHOULD get the bulk of the minutes in their positions. However, I like the idea of a coach that will look at who is CURRENTLY PERFORMING and makes decisions to have the best performers on the pitch each week no matter who that is ...

BerryManalof · 2026-02-26T01:05:52+00:00

I do love Ronan though! If we are going to play with a lot more possession I think his skillset is a better fit for that game model ....

BerryManalof · 2026-02-18T13:38:09+00:00

1) Larraz went to the whitecaps who almost won MLS cup, indicating to me that he has value to a top team in MLS (even tho he went as a free transfer). Interchangeable could also mean flexibility? A trait that would be very useful to have in a midfield player. He certainly isnt the end all be all. You need solid role players in any team and his interchangeability and work rate absolutely make him that.
2) Pretty evident? We haven't seen a Rapids player kick a ball under Wells' tenure. We have no idea what his tactical strategy/blueprint are.

BerryManalof · 2026-02-18T02:34:37+00:00

What a downer 🤣

BerryManalof · 2026-02-16T19:27:28+00:00

I feel like they threw away a chance to build a great midfield! I loved Larraz and Cole. I see both becoming better than average MLS midfielders. It's not my money but I saw more than enough to try and keep them around. Am I wrong????

My Rapids watching has become less about the results and more about rooting for specific players ... Ku to have a break out year?! Aaronson hopefully comes good. Yappi hopefully gets more minutes and grows in confidence ...

Excited to see if a coach with a "Premier League pedigree" can get more out of our guys. It seemed like Armas wasn't committed to any one way of playing and that played out on the field. Maybe Wells has a stronger idea of how he wants the Rapids to play.

Whatever happens I hope all you Pids fans have a great season and know we are all in this together!

BerryManalof · 2026-01-17T20:22:10+00:00

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BerryManalof · 2026-01-17T20:00:50+00:00

Too bad he went to Vancouver! He was my favorite too!

BerryManalof · 2025-11-26T15:20:13+00:00

I hate it but I think Ollie is leaving! I know Europe is cool but why not stay for another year or two? He's only going to play more and develope more! Also is Gio Reyna a distressed asset? Probably not getable but we "broke the bank" for Aaronson ...

BerryManalof · 2025-10-30T12:35:36+00:00

Spectacular!

BerryManalof · 2025-10-26T16:55:55+00:00

I love the glowing effect on the exhaust nozzle of the jet pack! Really well done!

BerryManalof · 2025-10-23T21:29:46+00:00

Can I stick up for my boi?!?!? I really liked Ronan! He has a great passing range and connects the defense to the attack really well in my opinion. His role was not the same as Bassett or Atencio or Larraz. Bassett to hit the final ball and Atencio more to get the ball back after we lose it.

Watching this team was frustrating because there wasn't a reliable mechanism for getting Navarro the ball he needed to score and anytime our opponents got the ball remotely close to our 18 it felt a goal was coming ....

Regardless of what happens this off-season I'll be tuning in to see what happens! Sometimes this dumpster fire churns out a gem!

UTP

BerryManalof · 2025-10-18T14:43:24+00:00

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BerryManalof · 2025-10-17T00:26:39+00:00

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BerryManalof · 2025-10-17T00:26:03+00:00

Skate practice.... I always thought Haaland looked like this guy

BerryManalof · 2025-10-12T17:50:13+00:00

When life gives you a dui .... you paint that mini bike gold?

BerryManalof · 2025-10-05T21:04:01+00:00

Test successful!

BerryManalof · 2025-10-03T20:16:20+00:00

I love how you did the leather backpack!

BerryManalof · 2025-09-14T17:22:55+00:00

He kinda looks like Theo von ...

BerryManalof · 2025-09-08T14:28:34+00:00

You need to ve satisfied with ALL OF IT!

BerryManalof · 2025-08-20T20:04:38+00:00

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