When you face an energetic offense like the Houston Dynamo, communication is key. This is why it was so important to have Josh Smith on the field on Saturday.
Although he’s a rookie, Smith has already proven himself to be a vocal leader. The University of San Francisco product has no problem barking orders, which is necessary when trying to track the mobile front free of Erick Torres, Mauro Manotas, and Alberth Elis. Smith’s ability to communicate helped him get the starting nod over veteran Benjamin Angoua.
“I thought tonight was critical that we have communication across the back line because we were shifting so much to cover against their aggressive three high,” Revs head coach Jay Heaps explained.