Amado Guevara – A – Quick, diminutive, creative player, listed as Forward but plays in more of an attacking midfield role. The player we were missing last season. Potted 2 goals vs. KC April 26.
Laurent Robert – B+ - More than adequate replacement for Ronnie O’brien. The Frenchman has provided excellent service from the wing and is a threat from free kicks. Scored on a set piece vs. RSL April 19.
Rohan Ricketts – C+ - Fast winger with good ball skills. Still seems to be looking to mesh with his teammates. Shows flashes of his ability at times in each game, but soccer is a team sport and he needs to incorporate his teammates into the play before losing the ball. Seems to tire in the 2nd half. Much better than Andy Welsh.
Jarrod Smith – C+ - Replaces Andy Boyens as the club’s token Kiwi. Has been great in limited action off the bench. Versatility seems to be the name of the game for Smith. A better version of Chris Posniak. Scored vs. LA April 13, heading home a rebound off of a free kick.
Marco Velez – C – The 2nd coming of Marco Reda? Many of us thought that at the start of the season, but has improved every match since a disastrous performance vs. LA April 13. Needs to work on his clearances; they’re too high for playable balls, tend to spiral out of control. In the wind last weekend a couple of clearances managed to end up BEHIND him. Hard worker, hope he continues to improve.
Haven’t seen enough of Kevin Harmse, or Brian Edwards to make a fair assessment.
Hopefully we’ll see Olivier Tebily, Julius James, and Pat Phelan on the list next month.
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