Heartbreak in Portland, CITY's Ability to 'Control' & Do They Have a Chance to Slow Down LA?

Heartbreak in Portland, CITY's Ability to 'Control' & Do They Have a Chance to Slow Down LA?

Author: 101 ESPN | Hubbard Radio August 29, 2024 Duration: 38:36
Moon & Rocc are back to talk about another week of CITY news & notes following the restart of the MLS league schedule, CITY letting multiple 2-goal leads slip away in Portland, more discussions around the CITY defense, if the fundamentals are the biggest issue and the hopes for a big matchup against the Galaxy on Sunday: The disappointment is PALPABLE after a draw in Portland Where this draw puts them in their run to a playoff spot More offensive positivity, same defensive problems... Could we see some defensive changes after we saw them give up three leads? Can't believe we're having this conversation with Totland of all players... Some questions around the FK that broke CITY in Portland Is this possession conversation...pointless? CITY doesn't need to win possession, but the ball control in Portland was unacceptable Injury update as Klauss MIGHT get some time on Sunday, Alm+Nilsson still need time Thanks to Jen for the notes from training! Galaxy and CITY have gone VERY different directions since that 3-3 draw in the Spring Rocchio doesn't see how CITY slows down this Galaxy attack Has CITY become a better possession/control team since Hackworth took over? Some fans want to see them 'park the bus' with a lead--but we will ever see this team make that call? A little tactical change that CITY pulled out to utilize Kessler, Lowen & Hartel in new ways Is this the game we see CITY use the new depth on defense to play with a 3/5-man backline? How we would deploy the team with that formation We saw SOME defensive development (before it fell apart), will we see more this weekend? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Soccer 101 STL: A St. Louis City SC Podcast
Podcast Episodes
First Offseason Thoughts + A Salve For Our Wounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:12
Following a disappointing sweep out of the playoffs at the hands of CITY's rival, Sporting KC, Moon & Rocchio are back to break down their thoughts from game two, how this loss affects or changes their view of the season…
What Went Wrong on Sunday & Can CITY Force a Game 3? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:33
Moon & Rocc are back to break down what went wrong in Sunday's 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Sporting KC, why the play of CITY baffled both Rocc & Carnell, a new word of the day on the podcast (Aggregate!), Coach Moon has…
The Rivalry Returns to CITYPARK! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:10
Moon & Rocchio are back before this weekend's historic first-ever playoff match for STL CITY SC to bring you a little international news, CITY end of season award finalists, how Löwen won Moon over, how the MLS fell back…
Playoff Spots are Up for Grabs + Time to Scoreboard Watch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:25
Moon & Rocchio are back to break down all the happenings around a busy MLS despite all the quiet around CITY. We still have another 10 days before the next CITY match, but PLENTY is happening all around the league. CITY…
MLS Playoff Rundown & 'Derby-Que' Round 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
Moon & Rocchio are back after a big 2-1 comeback win over MUFC to talk about the big play from Klauss and the Goal of the Week from Blom, CITY continuing to impress everyone with their depth, if CITY could possibly pull…
Soccer 101 - Some Draws Are Wins, I Guess? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
Moon & Rocchio are back for another episode of Soccer 101, this time covering two games as CITY notches two draws in the span on five days with a 1-1 ties in Houston and the first scoreless tie in CITY history. We learn…
Can CITY SC overcome their away trouble against DYNAMO's defense? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:47
Welcome back to Soccer 101 STL! Some BIG changes this episode as Moon Valjean is joined by 101 ESPN's Matthew Rocchio to begin another era in St. Louis soccer. Moon welcomes Rocchio to the show, a quick discussion on whi…
Head Coach Bradley Carnell Hangs With The Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:56
We speak with STL CITY SC Head Coach Bradley Carnell. We talk all things CITY, who's best at ping pong and the internal competition on the training grounds. Of course we asked him about Messi coming to the MLS as well an…
Messi Heads To MLS! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:02
Messi announces his plans. Stl CITY SC resumes a match in Dallas and what do all the codes in the table mean? Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Sho…