Colin's keys to a big opportunity in Minnesota

Colin's Keys

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Here are Colin’s keys to a big match in Minnesota.

Who will step up?

The 'Caps will be missing three key players.

Andrés Cubas, Javain Brown, and Sergio Córdova were all called up for international duty. Córdova stayed behind with an injury that will keep him out a few weeks.

With those players out, who will step up and take this chance to play?

Set plays

It's no secret that defensively we need to be much stronger on set pieces. That will be key again in this match.

Attacking wise we have been very good this year with Julian Gressel racking up the assists.

We need to keep the quality of the delivery and be aggressive in their box.

Missing in Minnesota

Minnesota will be missing seven players who started their last match due to international duty.

That is a tall order for any MLS team.

We need to come out hungry and take advantage of this opportunity.