{"id":10478,"date":"2012-03-18T02:10:12","date_gmt":"2012-03-18T06:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nesoccertoday.com\/?p=10478"},"modified":"2012-03-18T02:10:29","modified_gmt":"2012-03-18T06:10:29","slug":"player-ratings-new-england-revolution-at-sporting-kansas-city-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nesoccertoday.com\/?p=10478","title":{"rendered":"Player Ratings: New England Revolution at Sporting Kansas City"},"content":{"rendered":"

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the New England Revolution players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Sean Donahue and Julian Cardillo contributed ratings for the New England Revolution\u2019s 3-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Matt Reis<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 6<\/strong> (Sean 6.5, Julian 5.5)
\nA few shaky moments early, but Reis made huge saves all night only to be let down by a flatfooted defense. (Sean) \u2026 Made some big saves, even when Kansas scored. The defense hung him out to dry on rebounds and on other occasions. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Chris Tierney<\/strong> \u2013 Average: 3.75<\/strong> (Sean 3.5, Julian 4)
\nFirst goal is on him. Gave Kamara all the time in the world to settle the ball and make the pass that set up Zusi. Some questionable decisions to leave his mark in the other goals as well. Passing was inconsistent. (Sean) \u2026 Seemed to struggle with when to go forward or just defend. Crosses not as good as usual and passes were off the mark too often. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Stephen McCarthy<\/strong> \u2013 Average: 3.5<\/strong> (Sean 3, Julian 4)
\nIt\u2019s tough to be too hard on McCarthy, the red card was harsh, but his ejection cost the team the game and he can\u2019t take that risk as the last man back. (Sean) \u2026 Unlucky to be called for red card, it looked like a yellow at worst. (Julian)<\/p>\n

AJ Soares<\/strong> – Average Rating: 4<\/strong> (Sean 4, Julian 4)
\nFlatfooted like many of his other defenders. Caught ball watching on the rebounds leading to the goals. (Sean) \u2026 Did what he could next to Joseph, but struggled to organize the defense. Didn\u2019t get to rebounds when he should have. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Kevin Alston<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.25<\/strong> (Sean 4, Julian 4.5)
\nHad a good late cross, but often cut inside when the Revs needed width and left the Revs exposed at the back. Could\u2019ve done better closing Sinovic on the first goal. (Sean) \u2026 Did well to get forward and was a bit better coming back to defend. But continues to, at least once in a while, let players run into open space he should be covering. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Kelyn Rowe<\/strong> – Average Rating: 4<\/strong> (Sean 4, Julian 4)
\nOften stayed back to cover for Alston. Defensively struggled with Sinovic when he came forward \u2013 allowed the former Revs defender to get behind him in the build-up to the second goal. Struggled to make an impact offensively. (Sean) \u2026 Didn\u2019t really ever get involved in the game. Looks frustrated with the speed of MLS and his inability to generate chances. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Shalrie Joseph<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: \u00a03.5<\/strong> (Sean 4, Julian 3)
\nSome sloppy play early with a bad giveaway, but did fairly well as the game went on after switching to center back. (Sean) Continues to hold onto the ball too much or give the ball away foolishly. Seemed to really struggle with basic, technical moves. Have to applaud him, however, for playing as a center back. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Benny Feilhaber<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.25<\/strong> (Sean 4, Julian 4.5)
\nShould\u2019ve put his first shot on frame. Failed to make an impact offensively after the red card. (Sean) \u2026 \u00a0Also seemed frustrated. Did okay to find his teammates, but they were usually marked. Didn\u2019t do much to create chances. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Clyde Simms<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 5.5<\/strong> (Sean 5.5, Julian 5.5)
\nShould\u2019ve done better with his late chance, but otherwise a solid performance. Rarely turns the ball over. (Sean) \u2026 Did well to track back and get involved in attack. Had some chances to score, some of which he took better than others. Great effort on the game overall. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Lee Nguyen<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 5<\/strong> (Sean 5.5, Julian 4.5)
\nThe Revs offensive spark for much of the match. Helped create some chances and always looked the most likely to make something happen. (Sean) \u2026 Drew some good fouls, though he wasn\u2019t able to work himself into the penalty area or create. Got caught running into teammates every once in a while. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Saer Sene<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 3.75<\/strong> (Sean 3.5, Julian 4)
\nNot a target forward and didn\u2019t look fit enough to make an impact. (Sean) \u2026 Didn\u2019t make much of an offensive impact. Sometimes caught in the defense\u2019s half. Wasn\u2019t much of a target and didn\u2019t get on the end of anything. (Julian)<\/p>\n

(sub) Ryan Guy<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.5<\/strong> \u00a0(Sean 4.5, Julian 4.5)
\nGot forward for some good late headers and look good going forward, but let Sinovic slip past him to set-up the third goal. (Sean) \u2026 Calmed the midfield down a bit by switching the field more and holding the ball, but was unable to contribute anything offensively. (Julian)<\/p>\n

(sub) Diego Fagundez<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.5 <\/strong>(Sean 4.5, Julian 4.5)
\nHard to expect much from Fagundez given the situation, but he worked hard. (Sean) \u2026 The effort was there, but he can\u2019t do it on his own. He needs players around him to win the ball and keep it. As a result, he wasn\u2019t really allowed a chance. (Julian)<\/p>\n

Jeremiah White<\/strong> \u2013 Average Rating: 4.25<\/strong> (Sean 5, Julian 3.5)
\nShowed some promise with his pace. (Sean) \u2026 Some bursts of speed, but they didn\u2019t seem like they were controlled. Struggled to connect passes. (Julian)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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