Episode 89 - A game for nerds, Stadler and Waldorf return, and a MLS roster rule update

Sporting Kansas City got its 3rd draw in a row to start the season after an entertaining 0-0 final in Los Angeles where the score line did not accurately tell the story as to how the match was played.  It was a very up and down affair as often happens when these clubs meet, and likely was a fun one for neutrals to watch. That said, Sporting KC’s performance produced a familiar refrain from previous matches:  The ball progression was good, and often beautiful to watch, but too often the quality of shots created were either at too long of a distance or with too many opponents in between the shooter and the goal.  This led to a fairly low xG output for the 3rd straight game even if some of those shots were of better quality than could typically be expected. Memo Rodriguez made his debut in place of Remi Walter who appears to still be recovering from the hard tackle he took against Philly.  Opinions were mixed on his performance, but I think he showed the quality that we’ve been yearning for from deeper positions on the roster and we’ll look a bit further into how he fits with the team and what talents he can bring to the table. Finally - in Potpourri we have updates on both US National Teams, as well as the KC Current christening their new stadium this weekend. Music by The Spin Wires