“Blacking Out” the Galaxy…not the season

By: TrivDaddy | September 26th, 2007

The Crew’s home page is make a big deal about this game and “Blacking Out” the LA Galaxy. Let’s face it, this was a game that was suppose to be the first of several times that David Beckham would be coming to Columbus to showcase his spectacular “bending” ability. I have nothing against David Beckham or the hype that he brings. I think it may have back fired a bit after the second injury. This caused non-MLS fans and even non-soccer fans who bought tickets to see Becks, now try and desperately get rid of them. I think that anybody with available Crew tickets needs to go. They need to see the atmosphere that comes along with a professional soccer game. I have sat in Sam’s Army for the US national games, (most recently the last two Gold Cup games) and I’ve never had more fun watching a professional sport in all of my life. The last couple of Crew games I’ve been to, I was with some friends that didn’t want to get seats behind the goal, which was disappointing.

Back to the game itself. After being built up to the hype of one David Beckham, to the disappointment of him not playing, to the first of four crucial games that could make or break the chance at the playoffs, this game is BIG! This is bigger than all three of “The Biggest Loser” teams put together. Now, That’s Big! This is a game pitting a team with nothing left to play for (other than pride, of course) and a team that has clawed it’s way back to the playoff picture from being in the basement just a year before. We Need This Game! And by we, I mean the Crew, the Crew Nation, and all of the potential Crew supports that may be out there. This is three of 12 points that we need to get. The other three won’t be easy…neither will this one. However, this one is the best shot of keeping the momentum going. This game is all about momentum. It’s a whole lot better to go into a game with the FC Dallas with a couple of wins in a row and the momentum swinging our way than the opposite. Plus, it wouldn’t hurt if Chicago tripped up a bit and Colorado had a small choking spell soon. A tie will not suffice…we need a win!

Also, which is vitally more important to this game…Me. Of course, there is a perfectly logical and only semi-self indulgent reason behind this. I have been to three Crew games since they have started. Two this year one of which was against United and one against Fire. I have YET to see the Crew win. I am begging, pleading, screaming…PLEASE GET THIS ONE!! I know that it also makes sense with the role this game plays for the Crew with the Playoffs, but I want to see it for me. I want to see the Black and Gold win so I can be the one taunting the visitors and not be the one being taunted. Not that this has happened, but I would still like the option to be in my favor. So Crew, fellas, if any one is reading this, win this one for me…and the rest of the Crew nation.

Or “Blacking Out the Galaxy” maybe closer to blacking out the playoffs.