Game Recap:
http://www.udpride.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31250
Gut-check win. We were outplayed. Hard not to when down a player most of the match. We may have gotten outplayed anyway even 11 vs 11. But they hung in there and found a way to get this one done. Defense remained tough. These Ws are not Picassos but they don't have to be at this point in the season.
The midfield distribution however is an issue I think has played out long enough. I think we need to go in a different direction. Kiehl is our most talented player and is continuing to rarely see the ball. And when she does the balls are not friendly to what she does best -- run onto balls w/her feet into space taking on defenders. I think Ive seen enough to make a move of her to the central MF. It's not we're out-scoring teams right now anyway. Her move there would not affect our defense. We seem to be keeping the score down. But we MUST find more possession on the field and more meaningful possession/distribution. I think Robertson, MicLiv, Mink, and others could be more effective with better service too. Kiehl is a good ball passer that puts good weight/angles on balls. She's a lightweight and might get bumped off the ball somewhat for 50/50s, but I see little risk in at least trying it. We're halfway thru the season. Those that had had a chance to make inroads as distribution players have had their fair shot. Time to try someone else in there.
All that said, team is showing some stubbornness. We are 6-4-1. Schedule has been very soft, but we could also be 4-6-1 very easily too. Gotta win the winnables.