RSL Triumphs Late Just as Frequently
And now, for the other side of the coin.
While RSL has allowed a tying or winning goal in the 85th minute or later a dozen times in its history, it actually has picked up points the same way more often than fans might realize. Eleven, in fact — not counting striker Yura Movsisyan's stunning goal in the playoffs last season.
So why do the setbacks seem to resonate more than the triumphs?
Is it because for so much of the time in RSL's history, the triumphs haven't made much difference to a foundering team? Is it because most of the painful setbacks have come at home, often on big occasions such as opening day or in front of big crowds? Or is there some other reason?
We'd love to know ...
While RSL has allowed a tying or winning goal in the 85th minute or later a dozen times in its history, it actually has picked up points the same way more often than fans might realize. Eleven, in fact — not counting striker Yura Movsisyan's stunning goal in the playoffs last season.
So why do the setbacks seem to resonate more than the triumphs?
Is it because for so much of the time in RSL's history, the triumphs haven't made much difference to a foundering team? Is it because most of the painful setbacks have come at home, often on big occasions such as opening day or in front of big crowds? Or is there some other reason?
We'd love to know ...
posted by www.sltrib.com @ 5:31 PM |
2 Comments:
I'll always remember Jeff Cunningham's 2 penalties to beat a previously once beaten DC United. The first in the last minute of regulation and the second in stoppage. I loved that win.
I can tell this much. I know many fans who purchased club season tickets and they are saying they probably won't renew them unless there are major changes in the team. All around the soccer world, coaches don't keep their jobs, unless the team is doing good. We need to get rid of older players, we need faster defenders and we need a taller keeper. RSL Management needs to know this before they start offering renewal of Club seats. They need to justify our expense.
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