Sunday, February 6, 2011

Keeper Controversy in the Offing?



The 2010 season kicked off for Chicago with a stunning Goal Keeper controversy - the sudden departure of Fan Favorite John Busch in favor of Andrew Dystra, a second year player who had never started an MSL game.

Well, 2011 is here and with it another shake up at Goal Keeper. However, this time, it comes as less of a shock. Gone is Andrew Dykstra who had quickly lost his starting job to Sean Johnson. Now, with Dyksta cut from the roster, the Fire need a backup keeper. And, with the reserve league starting again this year, they might need a third keeper to play on the reserve.

Enter Jon Conway, formerly of Toronto FC. Conway, a 30 something keeper has seen starter time with Toronto and Red Bull. Sometimes brilliant, sometimes flat. It should be interesting to see if Conway's experience gives him an edge over Johnson for the starter spot.

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