Matchday: DCU-Houston

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Freddy is looking rather sharp against Spain. Creating some nice chances.

Wrong thread

Niell, what a bust. Can we offload him and get someone who isn't a pint size liability? Or if we offload him are we just a roster spot short?

Houston distracted by the whitehouse visit tomorrow!

Because of lightning and heavy rain, the match will start no earlier than 8 p.m.

I will be surprised if they manage to get this match in before very late. I got about half a block out of my garage and turned around to come home. Too much heavy rain and lightning. There's a HUGE line of storms out to the west in addition to the glob just outside of Fairfax. This isn't going to be over any time soon.

Update: Things have cleared up, so kickoff will likely occur BEFORE 8 p.m.

Ching scratched because of a tight hamstring, Niell on the game-day roster, not Stratford

LET'S DO THIS!!!

the field is a disaster, wow.

Early pressure. I LOVE IT!!

this is a farce.

kudos to the fans at the game, though.

This game is on track to being postponed.

goddamnit, if they don't need a canoe, the field is playable...

What's the 411?

there's lightning all around RFK right now.

I guess we don't need anyone getting zapped on the lake, eh. Good thing Neill is out there, without an anchor he might get washed out to sea.

Neill not out there, that is

They're waiting for the rain to slow, then will allow the field to drain a bit and see if it's playable.

Why don't they just let everybody go home and enjoy the Stanley Cup Finals?

I hope we get to finish this game. This might actually be Zach Wells' best chance for a clean sheet.

Is it possible that the tornado will blow Niell back to his home in Oz with the other munchkins?

Why don't they just let everybody go home and enjoy the Stanley Cup Finals?

Posted by: sitruc | June 4, 2008 8:36 PM

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Thanks for the laugh.

Seems like DC would want to play this game tonight with Houston's banged up roster.

Speaking of Oz, have you all ever played Dark Side of The Moon while watching the Wizard of Oz? Trippy Trippy stuff. I can never remember do you start Dark Side at the 2nd or 3rd lion growl at the beginning?

Any updates?

Well I hope they don't resume the game. I left because the feild was flooded but no announcement of postponing the game.

I hope we get to finish this game. This might actually be Zach Wells' best chance for a clean sheet.
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I'm not sure that DCU's laundry service would see it that way.

S. Goff- No live updates? This is quintessential blog material.

3rd lion roar, but only the b/w version works...supposedly...god I wish they would restart the game

Comcast is claiming a 9:30 "return to the field"...whatever that means

still seeing lightning above Robert's House.
Shame, too b/c the 15 minutes played were entertaining, what with the pratfalls and all.

FFS, get it going or call it off...

Any idea how much of the crowd has stayed? If they get this thing going I may head down there to catch the rest.

Comcast/Mike Jenkins just said the latest they will/can restart the game is at 11:15 or so.

direct kick just showing a 'weather delay!' message. what's going on?

Limarzi on WFED just announced that they are throwing in the (sopping wet) towel and will reschedule.

Limarzi on WFED just announced that they are throwing in the (sopping wet) towel and will reschedule.

Posted by: tri-village | June 4, 2008 9:42 PM

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Comcast is reporting the same thing.

Perfect. Just as the back edge of the storm passes the Capitol dome.

behindthebadge.com sez:

UPDATE: The game has been postponed. We'll announce a rescheduled date tomorrow. The rescheduled game will be played in its entirety.

We got SOAKED. I feel for the guys -- they were having a heck of a time staying upright and it was approaching farce by the time the ref finally halted the game. I've never seen fingers of lightning cross the sky like I did tonight from RFK. Finally left at 8:50, glad it was the right call. Tree limbs are down in Dupont Circle.

I would have stopped that rain...

that was CRAZY rain! Just when it seemed at its peak, it rained harder.

So does Robinson sit the next game too?

Crazy night at RFK. The 15 minutes looked like footage for the old "Agony of Defeat" clips on ABC. Gave a whole new meaning to the term "diving".

Just before the game was postponed, the Barra got restless and began making laps around the concourse with drums. A bit like Mad Max meets MLS.

I can't wait to see Goff's player ratings....

I think the happiest person tonight was the groundskeeper. The players were starting to rip up the turf, especially in front of the Dynamo 18-yd. box. Suspending the game probably saved the pitch.

That was CRAZY rain, but I think it had nothing to do with stopping the game. That was because of the lightning. Anyway, as I posted above, the groundskeeping crew has a little work to do, but it would've been far, far worse, if they kept playing.

First of all, why does Bobby Boswell think we have things to say for him? It's not like he's important. When Ezra Hendrickson comes back with the Crew, do we have anything for him?

As much as my trip to/from Warrenton was painful, I'm glad the league officials took a conservative approach and called off the match. It hasn't been too long since the crowd was struck by lightning at an RFK concert.

Great showing by Mexico...

What's Sven thinking? Mexican defense needs work...

Clinical bit of passing/penetration by Messi to Aguero for the 4th goal.

I"m sure the US will do better...

First of all, why does Bobby Boswell think we have things to say for him? It's not like he's important. When Ezra Hendrickson comes back with the Crew, do we have anything for him?

Yes. My heart.

First of all, why does Bobby Boswell think we have things to say for him? It's not like he's important. When Ezra Hendrickson comes back with the Crew, do we have anything for him?

Posted by: Glaucon | June 4, 2008 11:59 PM

Ezra got us an MLS Cup. He's a winner. #23 in your program and #1 in your heart.