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Wow, that is a tough one. Villanova's first goal was a UConn own goal header. Or maybe the ball was already over the goal line when UConn headed it. Villanova's second goal was a header which lofted over the keeper.

 
Kolumbo said:
Wow, that is a tough one. Villanova's first goal was a UConn own goal header. Or maybe the ball was already over the goal line when UConn headed it. Villanova's second goal was a header which lofted over the keeper.

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They stopped playing agressively and were trying not to lose for the last 10 minutes. Villanova played hard the whole game. Really poor job of coaching and playing.
 
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UConn loses to Georgetown 4-1. UConn took an early lead and Georgetown tied it with a penalty kick, 1-1 at the half.
Georgetown scored again late, then UConn with an own goal, then georgetown very late.

Threading the needle with this pass


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RitzLuce1 said:
Good response to what was a devastating loss to Villanova. Another good opportunity against Georgetown coming up.
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Well they took the opportunity and decided to throw it in the Potomac.

With no football, basketball, or hockey this weekend, this was my main course for the weekend. I saw a Georgetown team that played an intense game Tuesday night against a ranked Denver team (UConn had the week off), get stronger than us as the game went on, looked fresher and quicker than us as the game went on, and outplayed/out toughed/out coached us as the game went on. We should have been the fresher team even if we had lost having more rest. The fact we weren't tells me all I need to know about how this is going in Year 4.

There are some sports UConn can't win a national championship in (IE. Volleyball, softball, football, many women's sports, and likely baseball). Men's soccer isn't one of them. It will never sit well with me we Kevin Ollie'd this hire. We are going on now a lost decade because some of these aging "legend" coaches just have to instill their guy on the way out the door.
 
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When the obviously biased Georgetown commentary crew is openly relieved at how Gbandi is subbing, I think that's a pretty bad sign. No subs in the entire first half despite Georgetown having 74% possession and 13 shots in the half and running our midfield ragged. Then in the second half, he took off his two most creative players (Balthi Saunders, Sabri Hanni) with over 20 minutes left directly following arguably our best spell in the entire game. Then he subs off our best CB (Roudette-Gregory) and the replacement puts in an own goal with his first touch of the ball.

None of the decisions made sense in a vacuum, and they're even worse in the context of the game.
 
yungdowork said:
When the obviously biased Georgetown commentary crew is openly relieved at how Gbandi is subbing, I think that's a pretty bad sign. No subs in the entire first half despite Georgetown having 74% possession and 13 shots in the half and running our midfield ragged.
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Our lack of team speed and physicality is alarming. They did run us ragged. They could have had like 7 goals if not for some nice saves by our goalie. They got their PK because some dorky white boy just willed the ball forward in a battle against 2 separate UConn defenders and the 3rd defender just hip checked him down in the box.

In the quotes the Georgetown coach mentioned he was surprised because UConn had the entire week to prepare and they didn’t have that luxury. Guess that’s the difference between a championship program and one that’s not.
 
RitzLuce1 said:
Our lack of team speed and physicality is alarming. They did run us ragged. They could have had like 7 goals if not for some nice saves by our goalie. They got their PK because some dorky white boy just willed the ball forward in a battle against 2 separate UConn defenders and the 3rd defender just hip checked him down in the box.

In the quotes the Georgetown coach mentioned he was surprised because UConn had the entire week to prepare and they didn’t have that luxury. Guess that’s the difference between a championship program and one that’s not.
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UConn has obviously let this program slide. Perhaps on the chopping block for future cuts? Clearly terrible coaching hire. Program has gone way downhill.
 
Headed out to Morrone for the first time with my kid this weekend. What's the food situation, and if there is no food, can you bring food in?
 
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Purple Stein said:
Headed out to Morrone for the first time with my kid this weekend. What's the food situation, and if there is no food, can you bring food in?
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I don't really buy a ton of concessions there because it's all a little pricey, but they definitely have hot dogs, popcorn, and pretzels. I doubt they let you bring food in.

My big piece of advice would be to dress warmer than you think. They also let you bring blankets in if that's your cup of tea
 
Soccer attendance not helped by athletic dept scheduling soccer game at same time as #12 hockey’s top 25 3-2 defeat of #16 Ohio State, but Morrone’s stands were nearly empty. Concurrently watched both games on ESPN+. One was exciting.

Sad how the UConn program’s declined due to conference realignments, and seemingly further enabled by athletic department decisions.

Or, maybe smart as college soccer becomes an even less important part of the sport in the US. USSF decisions pending …
 
Looks like UConn Soccer should be close to being ranked in the United Soccer Coaches rankings . Georgetown was ranked 18 while Seton Hall and Akron were Others Receiving Votes. UConn is now at 8-3-3. The DI Committee's Top 16 included Georgetown 12 and Akron 15.

What is the most important authority when it comes to rankings?


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Still at 36 RPI. A must win coming up this weekend against Butler for any chance of a home Big East Tourney game and potential NCAA birth.
 
CTpessimist said:
Still at 36 RPI. A must win coming up this weekend against Butler for any chance of a home Big East Tourney game and potential NCAA birth.
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I plan on heading up for the game on Saturday. Any parking recommendations? It looks like there's a hockey game Saturday night as well. I don't mind walking, just like to avoid the garages. Thanks.
 
It's High School Playoff Season already. Our hometown Class LL won on PK's. Tied 1-1 at the half and after 2 OT. 3-3 PKs made in first round of 5. 4-2 PKs made during the second round of 5. It's been a looooong time since I played high school soccer but I swear these kids get faster every year.

 
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