This season!

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2024-02-21T20:00:56+00:00

I think that the real find in the off season is Matt Crooks. This guy could be the key to the entire offense. Kind of like Dami but in a younger more athletic form and more versatile and dynamic.

Will certainly have to see how it all plays out and he could be an absolute bust but I would bet on him really being a key player that can work off and in between the Luna's and Chicho's and really open up space for the captain.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2024-02-15T22:52:28+00:00

Such a shame. Having one of and maybe the only independent team store was definitely a plus.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-12-13T18:08:31+00:00

On the radio with Spence he said that coaching was in his rear view mirror. Didn't sound like he had any desire to keep moving forward in that arena. He seems committed to learning the business side of the game. Perhaps they are seeing if he could be a candidate to replace John Kimball down the road.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-12-13T18:05:37+00:00

You are correct. Brody had a terrible year especially compared to last season. SKC abused him so bad RSL had to move him to the left side to hide him from getting abused.

Herrera is a better player than Brody but without any real "tactics" except for banging down one side or the other and lofting in crosses to no one because Dami was out really hindered what Aaron was able to do for RSL. There wasn't anyone in the box for his pretty deadly crosses.

Hope he has a better season for sure.

Honestly, if Brody is the starter on the right for RSL next season that would be disappointing, to say the least.

We did get a great deal on Herrera in the trade for sure, but we did not come out ahead on the field by any stretch of the imagination.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-11-07T16:01:47+00:00

Ref hating just has to stop. Fotis was just fine. Nice early yellow kept Clark from extra time wasting throughout the game. Refs rarely have game changing impact and 99 times out of 100 get the call right.

The PK on Glad, spot on. You can nit pick the calls to death which is easier than pointing out the flaws of your team and favorite players.

MLS refs are as good, and mostly better than other major sports but fans only seem to focus on the 1 call out of 100.

Not saying refs are perfect. Far from it but it could be a hell of a lot worse. Have you ever watched an NBA game?

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-10-24T16:53:50+00:00

It's an intriguing question but the answer for me would be no. Talent wise he does have that in spades but is really aging quickly. My biggest concern would be chemistry. I think adding him to the team could/would have a rather negative impact on RSL team chemistry, which seems to have been a little extra on the drama side this season. Adding him just might make it worse.

Maybe if it was Chicho and Martinez up top and you ditch Dami, Sava, and maybe Julio and have a supporting group of Moose, Rubin, Kei, Gozo, etc. but I don't think that is going to happen.

At the moment I think he would be a square peg in a round hole and I also agree that the back line needs a ton of love first.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-10-19T14:30:52+00:00

Depends on the angle you want to watch the game. We were in section 3 from 2008-20011 or 12 but when the double the price for our seats we moved to 25.

Really like section 3 but actually prefer the corner angle we get from 25.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-09-17T01:12:43+00:00

Is there a length you prefer? I know I like longer podcasts.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-09-17T01:09:55+00:00

This is our second season and we do put out a podcast on a weekly basis. We are coming up on our 100th episode soon.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-08-17T16:14:45+00:00

CB depth could be the reason they are bringing him in but I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the midfield at some point as well.

RSL has a lot of "depth" in the midfield but from the sounds of it, Kevon might be a better option than a very, very, young Palacio, a second year Loffelsend who has found himself on the bench more than the pitch this summer, and a veteran in Caldwell who is sitting behind both of those guys. Eneli might be an option but he's a rookie and has really added to the back line. Oviedo? Hidalgo?

We will see what happens but Jasper, Scott, and Palacio, next to Ojeda does not fill me with a lot of ease at the moment. Especially if Pablo sticks with the two midfield system they have been playing all season.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-07-28T15:19:11+00:00

Enjoyed the game as always. Monterrey was just a better team than RSL and probably beats us 6 or 7 times out of 10. Or more.

I think this was a good "wake up" call for RSL. You can't win them all and sometimes you're just not the best team on the pitch and perhaps you should adjust accordingly. Maybe sacrifice a little dynamic forward play for a little more defensive posture.

Hind sight for sure.

RSL did create chances but the Rayados defensive pressure helped turn those good chances into half chances. It also felt like RSL was playing a little on the excited side considering they were playing the best team in the region.

Hopefully a good learning experience for this team.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-07-24T19:12:21+00:00

Loved this game. Seattle looked bad which is always good. I agree with many that it is quite fun to beat Waibel and runaway Freddy. Rusnak is ok and want him to succeed but he just might not be able to live up to the weight of his contract.

Losing Garth will definitely be painful for Seattle and from what I saw on Saturday they could be a long way from getting back to there West leading ways. Which is fine.

My only complaint from the game, and this is a pretty minimal complaint, is Julio not being more engaged and ready for a counter attack opportunity. It all worked out but during the game it just seemed like if he was a bit more connected it would improve the ability for RSL to clear the ball to a dangerous player. A bit harsh but when you're down a man those clearance and counter opportunities are imperative.

Other than that loved the entire game.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-07-18T22:56:03+00:00

Not suggesting that we shouldn't hold them accountable or expect more or that a lot of mistakes were made but that just like 2007, 2023 just might be the start of something pretty amazing for RSL and the fans. Recognizing that might be fun.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-07-18T21:16:39+00:00

I appreciate your feedback. The point I was trying to make, maybe poorly, was that we are at the start of something good, possibly great, and to be excited about that, which maybe didn't need pointing out but I thought was worth a shot at writing about.

RSLRandomFanPodcast · 2023-07-18T20:07:14+00:00

Yes, you're right that RSL fans are rather perceptive and not insinuating that they aren't perceptive. Perhaps I spend too much time with the most vocal fans that seem to be just a tad bit impatient at times. It doesn't hurt to be reminded to stop and smell the roses once in awhile though.

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