A USOC win is a great speed boost going into another league game, especially when we rest the key players. While I love the young guys (or “YAM Squad”) [Ed. note: What? -jbg], resting players like Basti and Niko was a clear priority for the squad. The Fire did their jobs against a lesser opposition, Solignac pulled off the Fire’s goal of the season, some younger players got some well-earned game time, and the Men In Red are now unbeaten in eight games in all competitions.
New England are coming into the weekend with back-to-back 3-0 wins.