Sep 2, 2009
Road Games 12 & 13: Vancouver Whitecaps, Miami FC
Vancouver is currently 7th in the table, sitting comfortably in the final playoff spot, 7 points up from Miami, the next closest rival. The Whitecaps are coming off a 1-1 draw at home with the Rochester Rhinos on Saturday (match report / box score). If nothing else, I hope Vancouver can stay on their feet better at their home ground.
As this midweek game is at 9:30 CT, I've heard of no watch event. Grab a Lone Star and fire up USLLive.com at home.
That game is followed in short order by a trip down to Miami on Saturday, for the Aztex's last time to face them this season. The Blues, of course, are coming off a 1-0 loss to our boys here in Austin last Saturday. And don't forget that 9-0 smashing — the worst result since 1998 — that they got from the Carolina Railhawks just last week (I'm sure they haven't).
This match, at 7:00 CT Saturday night, unfortunately coincides with the U.S. mens' team World Cup qualifier against El Salvador. Worse still, it conflicts with a Longhorns football game. Aztex fans, in exile from anywhere near campus, will be gathering at Mister Tramps Sports Pub And Cafe, 8565 Research Blvd. The U.S. game will be on the TVs, and the Aztex game will be on the laptops. Go, Red & White (& Blue)!
Update: according to the team preview, goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo is making the trip:
Season-opening goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo is making the trip and could see his first game action since breaking his leg on June 12 against Puerto Rico.
“It’s exciting to be back. It’s exciting to be available for selection. Unfortunately, it might be a little too late for the playoffs. I’m just happy for Adrian to be able to count on me if he needs me. That’s the most important thing. I think I’m pretty comfortable right now to play a game.”
// posted by Chris @ 8:13 AM 
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