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Stronger offensive performance, but what has happened to our Defense since Garziani arrived.  Oh yeah, Dir isn't playing Dade anymore.

The 11 vs. The Ember

Still too many A-leaguers on the field.  Let Lazo play for Eck and bring on Broome or Suarez for Santel; or bring back Dade and put Zarco on the wing or in d-mid.  Deering played with broken Ribs.  Haynes subs in late and is promptly ejected leaving the Burn down a man.  Giving up three goals is inexcusable no matter how many short you are.

The Burn 11 vs. Chicago Sunday

Bring back Dade and put Zarco back in midfield.  No matter what get Santel off the filed.  If you wanat Zarco and Daniv on the wings then put Eck in d-mid.  But be even bolder and put Zarco at d-mid and bring in Broome for Santel.   The last option gets all A-Leaguers off the field.  Wow, what a concept.

Play a 4-4-2 damn it.

Probable Gals Lineup

This is a very hot LA team and they will be trouble at home.   The Burn must be string defensively.  Good grief they have Clint Mathis, Roy Meyers, Steve Jolley, Simon Elliott, and Marvin Quijano.  They also play the flowing 4-4-2 of Manchester United with Hendrickson down the right wing.  If Santel is on the left, the Burn will lose. Period.  No way he can do it alone.

3rd Degree's 4-4-2

With Alvarez gone this makes even more sense.  Rather than seeing Eck on the field or going with the rookie Lazo (who does deserve a shot) the 4-4-2 fits into or talent and depth.

Look mom, no A-League players...