Talking Points: Our Transition Offense

Welcome to something I've just started calling: Talking Points. The hope is that we can make this into a regular feature here at United Front. It will bring up certain topics that have been on our minds, and quite possibly yours as well.

No use beating around the bush, our transition from defense to offense is SLOW. In fact, over the last two years it seems to have steadily slowed so that it might simply ground to a halt somewhere around the 63rd minute of the game against the Sounders on the 12th. Whether this is do to players being old and slow, lacking in vision, or a fault of the coaching staff is up for debate, and frankly, that's what this place is for.

The standard DC United Offensive buildup:

Meander up the field making sure that every player gets a touch. Make sure to take your time, or the opposing team won't be in proper position to defend any crosses or incisive passing. Slowly but surely, bring every player into the opponent's half so that we're wide open for a counter attack. Never forget, there's no such thing as one pass too many.

As I read the above, oh-so-subtle, bit of satire I realise that it may be a bit harsh. There are times when we play some damn good ball. But, more often than not, we are subjected to watching our team miss opening after opening do to a lack of sharpness and speed. It's getting a bit old.