Originally Posted by Anonymous
I saw them play. They are a perfect fit for Spalding and it’s winning tradition.



These haters were silent the entire 4 days after Baltimore beat DC in the first game, then went 4-0 to become the #1 seed with a bye in the first playoff round! DC was a great team, they did play a great playoff game and absolutely deserve the win. See how that works when you can compliment a team without being a hater? What the haters wont admit, or point out is that Baltimore did have 3 great players who were injured and limping through the games. Hawks/Spaulding players played great throughout the tournament, so did the Catonsville players, so did everyone else. The Baltimore injured attackman who scored several goals against DC in the first game, played mostly on the crease after that game because he could not plant and change directions, or dodge and distribute from X like he normally does due to his ankle injury. In the second game the penalties were 6-0 in favor of DC, despite several clear, loud slashes, a blatant trip and tons of heavy back and freehand checks by DC players, which drew quick flags against Baltimore!? Baltimore had 0 man up opportunities to DC's 6? Not even 1 bad call against DC? Baltimore's middies took several weak shots from outside that were essentially turnover passes to DC's goalies. DC's goalies also made some very good doorstep saves throughout the game and towards the end when it was a one goal differential, which along with a couple penalties, effectively killed Baltimore's rally attempt. DC played VERY good defense, their poles and midfielders were great in transition. DC was clearly hungry after their first loss to Baltimore and many Baltimore players absolutely showed up that morning more worried about the Championship game than the semi-final game. DC had a solid win earlier that morning and some momentum under their belt. If that game is played 10 times, Baltimore wins 5 times, probably even with injured players. BOTH teams were great and that is what you expect from 2 final 4 participants at the UA games. That's it in a nutshell, but haters have to hate to remain relevant!