We're always looking to add to our gameday and postgame coverage here at AFTN, so in our new section, "Caps Countdown", we're going to do player rankings with a twist. The starting eleven is ranked from eleven to one, from worst to first. Who was the 'man of the match' and who had a game to forget against D.C. United?
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No photographer at the game this week, so we mocked up a starting photo with a very short JMD! Here's how I feel they performed. As always, we look forward to your thoughts.
11 - Daigo Kobayashi
- An average game from a player that is needed to be more of a threat in the final third. Kobayashi played more with the ball but his decision making ability when he had it was poor.
10 - Jun Marques Davidson
- There were no major mistakes from Davidson, which is a positive considering his previous performances. He was caught out of position a couple of times which forced him to concede a number of fouls.
9 - Jordan Harvey
- Once again Harvey was a threat going forward and made some excellent runs. However the majority of chances came from his side of the pitch with Nyassi and Korb able to get free far too easily and too often.
8 - Johnny Leveron
- Another smooth performance by Leveron who helped keep Pontius and De Rosario away from goal. He wasn’t needed as much in this match to push the ball forward since the Caps scored first.
7 - Nigel Reo-Coker
- Reo-Coker moved to the right side of defence to take over for Lee and had a very solid game combining with Teibert. His only mistake could've been a big one as he was unable to clear the ball that led to the Porter chance in the first seven minutes.
6 - Camilo
- It was a quiet game for the reigning MLS Player of the Week as D.C. were keeping close tabs on Camilo. However he was able to convert the penalty which gives him nine on the season in MLS play and continues Vancouver’s win streak.
5 - Russell Teibert
- His assist streak ended at four games but the Canadian was all over the pitch in his battle against former teammate Alain Rochat. Teibert held his own and almost scored from a tight angle, crashing his effort off the left hand post.
4 - Brad Knighton
- The keeper made the big save early off Kyle Porter but other than that it was a quiet game for Knighton, who is desperate to keep his starting spot.
3 - Matt Watson
- A tireless worker Watson earned the penalty that led to the only goal of the game. While he once again struggled in his passing Watson played an important part in clogging up the middle for DC.
2 - Kenny Miller
- Miller once again had excellent work rate and did a lot of little things right in this win, both defensively and in final third. It was his pass early in the second half to Watson that led to the penalty call that won the game.
1 - Carlyle Mitchell
- Great game for Mitchell before he leaves for the Gold Cup. There were a number of key blocks and last minute tackles made. As usual he was great at defending the box through the air and his absence will definitely be felt on the Vancouver backline.
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