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I had to learn the hard way that NPD's will go to any lengths to keep you in the fold for their use. You are a disposable item to them.
I was lucky that I did not have any biological children with my NPD EXW..But I raised her two children for 7 years and wanted to maintain a relationship....She made that impossible..After I moved out she would get the kids to call me saying they "needed stuff" and could I please go put some money in mommy's account. I would later find out that "mommy" spent the money on herself. So I would give the kids gift cards for their clothes etc...That sent mommy through the roof.
I think you have a great plan in place with just email communication. IF your NPD spouse tries to manipulate you or project on you when you do have to talk..just hang up.
I had to learn the hard way that the only way to escape this madness was to totally escape. Easier for me due to no kids.
I wish you well on your journey of healing and will be glad to share anything I can about my experience.
how do people read the delicate line between NC and contact re children only, when he constantly refers to "your anger" and draws you into an argument by a completely false version of history and pure denial!!!??
I would only contact or respond to his contact via email. If he didn't have a question, I didn't need to answer. For a while in the beginning I forwarded everything to a friend who highlighted the questions I NEEDED to answer and she would send the email back to me. I would send him an email answering his questions only. Then file both in my binder.
It was exhausting... but It helped me soo much to have her do that. I did the same for her with her XN. We have never met in person.. yet I count her among my closest friends.
In real life when he started to rewrite history.. my therapist gave me a business card. On it she had printed "Kajem knows the truth." It was a reminder that I KNOW the truth, no matter how much he twists it around.. I KNOW the TRUTH. So do my kids, so do you.
It won't happen overnight, but over years... others have come to know the truth also..the lies come out eventually. And they have started to come out for my X..10 years later.
Think marathon... this process is long and it is hardwork... but worth it.
Anyway try not be alone with them, especially take along someone they do not know. For some reason the new person's opinion means more to them than someone they know. So they behave. I have found this true in other N relationships as well.
[This message edited by Kajem at 12:53 PM, April 11th (Thursday)]
You are a disposable item to them.
So true. Hardest part of it. Kalli, chances are no, he's not angry or thinking he pushed you too far. They're seemingly incapable of such thoughts. They don't deal with any negative emotions. Instead, they shift blame, twist reality, and find new supply to make them feel good. (Golfing sounds like your XN's)
I've been through this cycle so many times, and it seriously has me sick to my stomach, chest feels hollow and burning, every time I think of him. He never seems to care or do worse when we're not together. If anything, he's guy on the town, life of the party, travels, always has a smile, some new victim on his arm. It's why I did NC. Not as some punishment for him, but for a protection for me. I just can't see it, none of it.
Humans like us are the only ones that sit and feel the pain and go through the process. There's just no way to make it even. That part sucks, yes, but I'd rather be a human than a zombie. I'm happy to know I can make it through these little panic attacks or whatever they are without having to go find a new sex partner or party to attend or bash him all over town with totally twisted truth.
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Thanks in advance.
Not ONCE, not ONCE in any of his messages today did he mention me or the kids AGAIN! He's absolutely incapable of even mentioning me unless it's in reference to something I've done that is so terrible to him.
He didn't even try to explain how my decision was such a betrayal. It was all just to make ME feel like he was so committed, like he had worked so hard, and I defaulted on our commitment for ending things. It's all my fault, again. WTFE.
Whether he's NPD or not doesn't matter. What matters is he IS selfish, he IS mean, he IS an abandoner, he IS a womanizer, he IS self-absorbed, he IS a liar. How did I waste so many years of my life loving this man? I loved a facade. He doesn't even exist.
........still waiting for the tears by the way. WTF? Why am I not crying yet? I think if I would cry it would be a release by now.
Earlier today I realized I started on the infidelity diet again unknowingly. Couldn't remember the last time I ate. I think it was a couple days ago. I know one day this week the neighbor's kids were here for dinner, and I ate a bowl of that, but don't remember what day that was, and I haven't eaten since then, I know. So I made myself eat a half a sandwich today. Fkn torture that was. I took the dog for a walk, he did amazing loose leash and heeling. I couldn't even stand to sit in my house when we came back, so I went outside on the porch awhile, just sat there, doing nothing, me and the dog laying next to me. I looked at him and said, "Now what?" When I came inside is when the emails started from him and my responding and all the back and forth.
The neighbor's on her way for an intervention. Thank God she's right next door. Need to get back to where I was the day I ended this insanity.
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The talk was good. She said not to let him manipulate me. She reiterated all the amazing things this dog is doing for the family, that I need something to help me manage DD, that I can't keep doing that on my own, that he's barely fkn around even when we're together, so he's not gonna be the help I need, that I need stability, something constant in my life, that DS needs something to look forward to when he's here, that DS and DD need something to bond together with, and that even if none of that was true, that he is an AMAZING FKN DOG, so there is no reason anyone on earth should have an issue with him, that MrWNW is just jealous of the dog, that it takes the sole focus off him, he sees I'm focused on me and the kids, and again, just jealous it's not all about him. She said if I feel in anyway that this is my fault to immediately remember that is bullshit, that it's only him manipulating me. She's proud of me, proud I stood up for me and the kids, and she's here, through anything I need, that I don't need him in my life.
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you are right, i need to start recognizing the bait to keep me in his fold, while I'm in contact, and let go of any hope that he is normal and / or actually wants me - as that only gives him power.
He said yesterday that we needed to meet for coffee alone and begin a surface reconciliation so we can be around my daughter together with no tension...
If he was a normal / nice guy, he would just be requesting to take her to cinema, or take her out, or buy her things and post them to her without any need to bother me(like you obvs did with your stepchildren. SI is also a great barometer of 'good person / normal behavior' for me!!)
I understand with the benefit of hindsight he was appealing and testing for whether there was a small part of me that wanted to meet him.
I would have if not for SI!! but not now.
Kajem - you're as ever a source of concrete inspiration, thank you. getting an intermediary is a brilliant idea. i roughly tried the question-focused idea on the phone yesterday, but had to repeat at least 20 times that he wasn't saying anything concrete that required a response from me, so i didn't see the need for a conversation. from now on i will only respond to actual requests, or to reinforce boundaries.
oh - he also got V. angry when i outlined a list of boundaries that he must not cross in relation to texting DD. They included not texting her gratuitously, or talking about emotions or missing him, just factual questions about activities. he was V. angry (hes not an angry or confrontational person at all) - but i was removing an opp for his manipulation! Is this a trait of NPD?
Also - I'm in it for the marathon, I've got no choice. He's busy sprinting from one starting line to the next, as long as he finished first in every one hes happy, but ill be sailing past him when hes all burnt out and hasn't left the same track.
WNW - I'm the same with NC, i thought naively i was doing it to evoke a response from him at the beginning, but now i know i need it for self protection. its so much better knowing when my phone bleeps that its definitely not him, and knowing when i sign into email or FB, he will never appear there.
Sorry you've had a setback today.
Im hardly in a position to advise you, but as i said above, i suspect once i let go of any hope that he will act as i want, i will get more strength for the NC. At the minute i know a small part of me is worrying that if i go all NC, then any attempts to get me back might get lost!! ridiculous!
Its his shit to figure out. his problem. im enjoying dumping it all back on his doorstep.
that's what you're doing with your NC too, youre giving his shit to him - and he doesnt like it, thats why his main concern is the 'terrible way you're treating him' (as if)
It has also helped me to repeat "that's not my responsibility" both to him, and in my head every time i try to make sense of his nonsense.
PS: Get a Burger King in you woman!!! and plenty of chocolate bars for late night calorie indulgence. (((hugs)))
I saw that he put his facebook page up. he unfriended me, haha. I felt a sting from that. Then he took it back down.
I know this is being directed at me. It feels like it was intended to provoke a response. I can see he is creating this public situation of rejection to me. Certainly he has communicated this to his 21 friends on there.
He is trying to promote what he always promotes: because I threatened ( and did!) tell that woman's husband about her, I am the sick, damaging, corrupt, and harrassing "bad one", so he is doing NC on ME because he has ended the relationship and is trying to keep from being abused.
Well if being told off for cheating, stealing, lying, getting other women pregant is abusing him, then I am GUILTY.
I also called him an ass, told him he could go eff himself, and told him he was acting like a POS.
I am curious, why is he perpetuating the drama he claims to hate, when I have been silent for the whole last week.
What can I expect next from this? Does he just sort of make good on dumping me and disappear?
My theory, there was a line of people she wanted out of his life, then his focus could be on her. I was first..his sister was next, eldest D was next, DD2 next, DD3, DD4, then his parents. She already did his friends.. and she is still working her way thru the list.
Things really started to go down hill in my marriage when the youngest DD started kindergarten.. before that when he came home from work all the kids would greet him at the door. yelling Daddy's home and you could feel the love and adoration from them. Once she started school there was homework.. and events, and after school activities.. he was no longer greeted at the door with adoration. So he started to get his adoration elsewhere...
I am struggling with NC today also... must be the moon or something in the cosmos. I will not call the XHNPD.. but I am struggling with calling the XSO... and so I sit on my hands..
There is nothing that turns me off another person faster than when they are disrespectful to people who work in the service industry. Waiteresses, servers at shops, etc.
Anyway mine was rude and got told off by someone higher up for it.
I haven't been able to read through all of the threads here on NPD, so I don't know everyone's story.
Remember your dignity and self esteem. And how you are and were just trying to live a basic good life. And this person imposed on you and sucked you in and did not respect you.
First we have to respect ourselves, don't we? If you call him, is he going to respect you and take care with your dignity? If there is a bad chance of that, avoid the man. I already know mine is actively on the look out for me. Not a chance in heck, for the forseeable future, does that man get to steal more of my self respect.
This is my boundry. I found I have one. Bet you have one like it :)
"When you understand narcissists, it becomes easier to deal with them. They are the simply the most immature people on earth. They are pancake people, superficial, running around trying to puff themselves up, always looking for people to exploit and for people to admire them."
They are the Pancake People.
Remember when you want to break NC. You are doing it to interact with a Pancake People.
[This message edited by Kalliopeia at 10:39 PM, April 11th (Thursday)]
Quote from Narcissim 101 about NPD:
"When you understand narcissists, it becomes easier to deal with them. They are the simply the most immature people on earth. They are pancake people, superficial, running around trying to puff themselves up, always looking for people to exploit and for people to admire them."
They are the Pancake People.
Remember when you want to break NC. You are doing it to interact with a Pancake People.
They are the Pancake People.
Remember when you want to break NC. You are doing it to interact with a Pancake People.
Couldn't agree more. Moved into angry stage finally. Anything but that sad one, lol. Forward moving today.
I find it blackly amusing that he doesn't mind humiliating himself in front of hundreds of people, but somehow if I embarressed him in front of 3-4 people by telling on his woman friend, then I am a subhuman monster who he gives up on.
He has bravely put his facebook page back up. I think he is preparing for incoming from me, because usually he sets up this stage like a king and sits there waiting for me to approach. Then HE beats me up verbally and emotionally and when he thinks I am sorry and humble enough, he will deign to "try" again, making sure I am on my knees the whole way, while he exercises more damaging actions on me.
Not this time. Never again. Never never again.
What are you feeling angry about most today?
Wasted time and energy. Wasted breath, wasted dreams, wasted effort, wasted four years of my life.
...and it just dawned on me the dog has higher standards than me. He's amazing, loyal, does whatever I ask.....pending I never leave him alone. He's always with me or the neighbor, never on his own. I'm pretty sure if I left him alone for 18 days, he sure in the hell wouldn't be the same dog I left. He wouldn't be trying to figure a way to be good enough for me not to leave again. He'd probably bite my hand off. ESPECIALLY, if I left him alone, over and over and over again. He would no longer be that loving, loyal, do anything I ask companion.
Why do I have lower standards than the dog? Why did I accept all that for so long? I'm pissed about it. Pissed at him, and pissed at me.
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It's his birthday and I feel bad for him. That makes me angry.
It's his birthday, he has no money, the checking acct. is overdrawn again and I feel bad for him. That makes me angry.
He's definately NPD. There is no question in my mind nor my heart, he is NPD. That makes me angry.
More than 20 years of emotional abuse and I'm the only one grieving the loss. That makes me angry.
I feel bad for him, still. He's destroyed a good life and it was my life. That makes me so damn angry.
"This powerful tip really helped me get through the no contact stage, and I believe it will really help you keep no contact for good.
Note: This is one of the only times I suggest rehashing the pain of the narcissist, and I promise you it's for a very good cause.
This is the process.
Step 1. Think about the times your narcissist violated your boundaries, was abusive and behaved poorly. Write these incidents down.
Step 2. After you have written these incidents down write in bold red pen the following statement:
"I (your full name) acknowledge that these behaviours are not acceptable, are abusive and do not match my deservedness and truth. These behaviours are NOT MY REALITY, not now, and not ever again".
Now each time you feel the emotional hooks and the addiction to the narcissist dragging your emotions down, re-read this list and your powerful declaration to yourself.
This helps remove the illusion that the narcissist is someone lovable, someone you can heal, someone who is worth being in a relationship with, and someone who has the resources to be a loving partner.
You will find this process extremely helpful when you are feeling the pain of the loss of the narcissist, and the 'dreams' that he or she seemed to represent.
It gets your focus off 'the good times' and back to the reality of who the narcissist really is."
I am having a hard time, too. I don't want to contact him to love on him. I want to tell him how horrible he has made me feel.
And I am thinking about how my boundries were violated and my love was leveraged to scare me into compliance.
That compliance was not in alignment with my values and as a result, I allowed this person to hurt me on deep levels.
I am sad and sorry he does not love me enough to be basically decent person. I can't control him and piror to this my agony and rage over the feeling of hurt, the frustration of trying to negotiate change and getting it thrown back into my face.. my hurt and rage and panic led me to lash out in ways I never dreamed I would at anyone and make threats to tell everyone on the planet about his terrible actions and to try and leverage control back over what he was doing.
This ended terribly for me and I never want to be violating my own code for living like that ever again.
I would rather have a good dog than a POS man.
He was a decent guy... he knows me best, treated me with respect (until MLC anyway)..
I know this will pass,
I know he is not who he was.
I know expecting him to meet my emotional needs is not good for me.
I know I need to meet my emotional needs.. I just don't know how to do that just yet.
Time.. that dang blasted word... it will come.
PS... great quotes from other places...
Considering how recent your discoveries are that you were dealing with a NPD I think you both are doing great. Much better than I was. Getting past the self loathing and to the anger stage is huge.
Great advice above about writing down the episodes that caused you pain, violated boundaries etc...I think I should share this part of my story in case any of you think NDP can be cured or if you are thinking of trying to R with them..
Dday for me was in July 2009. Moved out that month and filed for divorce. D was final in 4/2010..NPD EW went to counseling (was court orderd after losing custody of her kids). I did not maintain NC, but got my own place and just started IC and dealing with the mess my life had become. Will I never got totally sucked back in during this time, I never did NC or detached myself from the insanity. My main contact was either sex (sorry I am a man) and seeing the step children when she had them Her 1st husband had asked me to be the supervisor.
Things went on this way until June of 2012..I had seen improvements in her, but I was not living with her and did not spend a lot of time with her at all. Looking back on it it is so easy to see now. I got a higher paying job at this time and guess who starts talking about R ? She smelled blood in the water. I started spending more time with her...but I made her come to my place, said there could be zero contact with OM, could check her phone, email etc anytime I wanted.
In as little as two months this is what I discovered..She was still having an EA with OM (had him listed as Darlene in her phone) She received a call from a supposed (male friend only) GF telling her to never call him again (This was a huge drama that took place at my house) The one time I did go to her house (she has since been evicted) I found a rubber in her nightstand...lol she tried to tell me it was a friend of hers...She had to get her cell phone records printed out for her court case and after looking through them, her and the OM were texting and talking all the time (he had a serious GF at this time)The icing on the cake though was she was at my house and had checked her email on my laptop....I found an airline Eticket for her to fly to Jax FL the next day...This was too good for me to pass up.
The flight was for 6am the next morning..Sure enough about 4am she got up and said she was not feeling well and was going home...I just waited all day..About dinner time she texted and said she was at dinner with a GF and her kids and might come over later...lol. I never heard back from her that night. That was Sat. On Sunday she texted and said she had gone MT Biking and did not feel well and was going to bed...This was too much for me and I took a picture of the plane ticket, texted it to her with a message that said "So there are Mts. in Florida now ?" I did not hear back form her till Monday.
The excuses ran far and wide..."He is just a friend." "It was a free trip and I needed to get away." etc..She even went as far as to send me a pic of the guy saying "look at him..Do you really think I be interested."
The good news is I was not emotionally invested this time and got a crystal clear picture of what I was dealing with...When I was married to her, I was in denial and deep in the fog. She had a few things at my place and I packed them in a trash bag and took them to her house.
Have not seen her since 8/2012 or spoken with her on the phone..
A friend of hers told me that she saw some cards of a romantic nature that a married police officer of a different race had given her during this same time period as well.
The good news is I survived and am healing now..I could go on all day, but hopefully this will help some of you to realize that you cant ever fix your NPD..NC is the way to go and if you do have to communicate do it by email.
I am still silly enough to be watching this guy.. he took his facebook page back down. I know how he is thinking. He is "thinking" I am going to try and talk to him there. I have no intention of it, except that it is hurtful and irritating to me for him to see himself as so victimized by me that he is taking such public actions to save himself.
I actually find it provocative.
Do you guys think he is trying to provoke me or he is so terrified of me that he is trying to protect himself or something.
I find these actions weird and I feel more of an impulse to smack him around than if he just went about his business.


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Tactical Preview
The Fire start the 2013 MLS season at the Home Depot Center on Sunday against the two-time defending champions LA Galaxy (LIVE 4pm CT on UniMas). Both teams made some major changes over the off-season and will be looking to start 2013 off on the right step. Here are a few tactical things to keep an eye on...
New central midfield pairing – how will the JL's play together?
Last season, the Fire paired Logan Pause and Pavel Pardo in central midfield. This season, two new midfielders take their places: MLS veterans Jeff Larentowicz and Joel Lindpere. Both have played together in preseason but the regular season, against the defending champions at the Home Depot Center is a different animal.
Lindpere is noted for his attacking ability but he will be required to help Larentowicz defensively, especially when the Fire turn the ball over. It will be important for both players to hold their positions and not get caught too far apart.
In an away match, it is vital to hold on to possession when you get it and it will be important for both of the JL's to link well with each other through the match.
Set pieces – how will LA deal with service from Lindpere?
One thing that really stood out during the preseason was Lindpere's ability to deliver a good ball into the box, especially from dead ball situations. Time after time, Lindpere put balls into the danger area – the space between the penalty spot and the six yard box. The Fire got some goals from set pieces last year and players like Austin Berry are a major threat from them.
Larentowicz is also good in the air, scoring a header in the Carolina Challenge Cup from a Lindpere corner. The Galaxy will be looking to avoid giving up silly free kicks around the area and will try to limit the number of corners the Fire but with Lindpere's quality, the Fire can be very dangerous in this department.
LA will be debuting the vastly experienced 'keeper Carlo Cudincini and the Fire's set pieces will question whether he and his defense are on the same page.
Dilly Duka vs Sean Franklin – youthful exuberance vs experience
Dilly Duka looks set to make his debut for the Fire on Sunday, starting on the left wing. Duka's opponent will likely be Sean Franklin, one of the best right backs in the league and a player with well over 100 MLS games under his belt.
This matchup is fascinating because just as Duka loves to get forward and take on his man, Franklin regularly pushes up to support in the attack, contributing with his fair share of assists. Duka will need to find a good balance between trying to keep Franklin pinned back by pushing forward, and helping out Gonzalo Segares when Franklin does advance to support the attack.
Duka is a very creative player and could end up giving Franklin a tough time but on the other side of the coin, if Segares and Duka are not in tandem, Franklin could hurt the Fire.
Robbie Keane – it's not just all about goals
Robbie Keane's goals dragged the Gals to their second MLS Cup victory in a row last season but his play is not all about goals. He likes to drop into the hole and link up with the Galaxy's midfielders. Keane is very good and holding onto the ball in tight spaces and playing through balls to advancing players.
At Euro 2012, Keane played a similar role for the Republic of Ireland but was often crowed out, something the Fire should look to do if and when Keane drops deeper into the hole. Keane will certainly miss Landon Donovan and Mike Magee on Sunday but even without them, he is a major threat and should prove a handful for Berry, Friedrich and co.
Prediction: 2-1 Fire with goals from Sherjill MacDonald and Arne Friedrich.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
After a frustrating draw at home on the last day of the season against D.C., the Fire now have a quick turn around in Wednesday night's Knockout Match at Toyota Park against a very experienced Houston Dynamo side (LIVE 8pm CT on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes). Anything can happen in a one-off game but, with the home crowd behind them, the Fire will be looking to build on the good performance against DC and advance to play Sporting KC this weekend. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Counter attack: the Fire's best friend
Against D.C. last week, especially in the first half, the Fire used the counter attack to perfection, creating an enormous amount of chances but failing capitalize. The Fire allowed DC to be lulled into a false sense of security by sitting back, letting them control the possession and move men forward before breaking at lightning speed if and when the Men in Red were able to turn the ball over.
WATCH: Coach's Take on Houston
Patrick Nyarko, Chris Rolfe and Sherjill MacDonald all combined well and used their pace to carve DC open and, with some better finishing, would have been well clear by halftime. As I noted in a previous preview, Houston's midfield has a tendency to be slow to track back, something that the Fire can certainly capitalize on.
If the Men in Red can counter as well as they did against D.C., Houston are going to be in trouble.
Finishing: improvement needed for the Playoffs
As I previously mentioned, the Fire had a host of chances last week against United but only managed to put one in the back of the net. In the playoffs, not taking your chances is a recipe for disaster and the Fire will need to make the most of the ones they get tonight.
MacDonald was the main culprit against D.C. and he will certainly be looking to get on the score sheet in his first playoff game. MacDonald is his own biggest critic and I am sure he's been working doubly hard in training since Saturday. He is the kind of player who could go on a scoring run and getting a goal against Houston could start it.
Assistant coach Mike Makovich put it well in his pre-match interview, stating that he "would be worried" if the Fire weren't creating chances. In the Playoffs, a certain amount of luck is needed, but if the Fire create as many openings as they did against D.C., they should be fine.
Limiting defensive mistakes: no needless fouls around the box
Houston are the masters of the dead ball and the less chances the Fire give Brad Davis and co. to put the ball in the box, the better. The Dynamo are extremely good in the air and are also a very intelligent team, constantly looking for fouls in the final third.
Houston coach Dom Kinnear is also famous for his attempts to influence referees, something that he will surely be trying to do on Wednesday night. The Fire must try and not give referee Baldomero Toledo anything to think about, because the more needless fouls the team gives up, the more likely he will start hearing it from the Houston bench.
Houston's size, with giants like Macoumba Kandji and Will Bruin are tough to handle. Aside from the massively experienced Arne Friedrich and playoff experienced Segares, the Fire's other three likely defensive starters, Austin Berry, Jalil Anibaba and Sean Johnson all will be making their MLS Playoff debuts so putting as little pressure on them as possible will be helpful.
WATCH: Players Preview Houston
Patrick Nyarko, Chris Rolfe and Sherjill MacDonald all combined well and used their pace to carve DC open and, with some better finishing, would have been well clear by halftime.
As I noted in a previous preview, Houston's midfield has a tendency to be slow to track back, something that the Fire can certainly capitalize on.
Kofi Sarkodie: Potential weak link for the Dynamo
For all the talk of Houston's playoff experience, one player who will be taking his postseason bow for the Dynamo is right-back Kofi Sarkodie.
Sarkodie only started seven games this season for the Dynamo and though he is not a rookie, he did not see any action during the teams run to the 2011 MLS Cup. I expect the Fire to try and test out Sarkodie as often as possible Wednesday night.
Flaco Fernandez had an improved performance against D.C. last weekend and if he can continue to get forward and combine with the attackers and left back Segares on Sarkodie's side of the field, it may cause the youngster problems.
In Houston's last meaningful game against the Philadelphia Union on October 20, the only Philly goal came on a cross from Sarkodie's side. He stood off the ball and allowed the cross to be played into the box for Jack McInerney to score. Another mistake like that could cost the Dynamo on Wednesday night.
Prediction: In a very tight and tense match, the Fire come out 2-1 winners with goals from Sherjill MacDonald and Rookie of the Year Award runaway, Austin Berry.
With one game left and all to play for, there's no doubt that Saturday's game against D.C. United (LIVE 3pm CT on NBC Sports Network) is the the Fire's biggest game of the season to date. A win and the team finishes in second place in the Eastern conference and enjoys home field advantage for the Conference Semis. A loss or tie against DC and the Fire's destiny is out of their own hands, with a place between third and fifth in the cards. That being said, lets look at some tactical points for the big match.
Andy Najar - don't fool me twice
Andy Najar's coming out party as a right back was against the Fire in August when he put in a Man of the Match performance in a 4-2 win at RFK Stadium. Najar should start at right back again Saturday afternoon and the Fire will need to a much better job of containing him this time out. Against the Columbus Crew last week, Najar pushed forward constantly and provided an outlet for DC on the right. Columbus allowed Najar far too much room and he duly obliged by looking to cross the ball whenever possible.
WATCH: Fire vs. United Preview
D.C.'s midfielders look to switch the field of play to the advanced Najar whenever possible, something the Fire must look out for. For all his attacking prowess however, Najar can get caught too far up the field, something the left side tandem of Gonzalo Segares and Patrick Nyarko will be looking to exploit if the opportunity arises.
Stopping United from playing our game - target striker
D.C. sets up in a similar way to the Fire, namely with a target striker with an attacking mid/second striker playing just behind him. Against Columbus last week, Maicon Santos played just behind target man Lionard Pajoy. The partnership is still in its infancy, but should continue from the start on Saturday afternoon.
Against Columbus, Pajoy and Cesar did not combine well, often drifting too far from one another to effectively link up. DC's wide men, Chris Pontius and Nick DeLeon, did their best to move central and support Pajoy whenever possible. Both of the wide players tendency to move inside caught Columbus short handed on a few occasions, especially when one of the wide men failed to drop back.
D.C. are not a team blessed with many creative players who look to take on their opponents, especially without Dwayne De Rosario. If the Fire can cut the supply line to Pajoy and force United to resort to trying to take them on it will work to the Men in Red's advantage.
D.C.'s midfield - attacking through the middle
Similar to the Fire, United set up with two holding midfielders, Perry Kitchen and Marcelo Saragosa. In last week's game against Columbus, both players were exposed by some neat interplay between the Columbus midfielders who quite simply passed the ball around Kitchen and Saragosa at times, especially in the first half.
Part of the reason for the exposure was because D.C.'s more advanced midfield trio failed to drop back quickly enough to support the holding midfielders when United lost possession. In the second half, this happened a lot less frequently, but it certainly is an area in which the Fire can try to take advantage. If the Fire can get midfielders forward in numbers, something they haven't been able to do as often in the last few games, then they could put some real pressure on the D.C. holding midfield core.
The return of Pardo - an experienced head for a big game
Since losing Pavel Pardo, the Fire have gone 3-3-0 in his six game absence. In the six games prior, the team won five and lost one. That stat alone gives you an indication as to how important Pavel is to the team.
His partnership with Logan Pause in the Fire engine room is one big reason for the Fire being a lot harder to break down this year. Pardo also reads the game as well as anyone in MLS, constantly positioning himself well to intercept a pass or pick up an advancing midfielder.
Having Pardo, a man with almost 150 caps for Mexico, will also be extremely important for the playoffs, especially because three of the five behind him have no postseason experience. Pardo's return gives the team an added boost ahead of the biggest game of the season to date.
Prediction: This game is going to be just as intense and nerve wracking as a playoff game but a sold out crowd at Toyota Park should give the Fire the advantage. 1-0 Fire with the goal coming from Chris Rolfe.
After dropping their last two games, the Fire travel to New York Saturday afternoon to face a Red Bulls team that has only lost at home once this season (LIVE at 2:30pm CT on NBC 5 Chicago). The Fire had their worst performance of the season on Wednesday night against Philadelphia while New York demolished Toronto FC last time out. That being said, both teams are level in the standings with 53 points and will be looking for a win in an effort to catch Sporting KC at the summit of the Eastern Conference. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical standpoint.
When you have it, keep it: ball retention
In the Fire's last two games, the team failed to keep hold of the ball for long stretches, often gifting it back to their opponents. Against the better teams, this can be a nightmare because it means that you have to defend wave after wave of attacks. Against Philly on Wednesday night, players were making misplaced passes all over the field and it prevented the team from getting into any sort of offensive rhythm.
Maintaining possession is important in any game but especially in matches away from home. The Fire could deploy a similar tactic to the one used in Kansas City last week, namely, getting the ball to Sherjill MacDonald and relying on him to hold the ball up and wait for support. Against KC though, the team were unable to get MacDonald the ball enough and on many occasions gave it away in the process.
If the Fire play the same way against New York, they must get the ball in to MacDonald's feet because not doing so will only hand the possession to Red Bull.
Center backs: beware of getting stretched
Fire color commentator and former defender Evan Whitfield made an excellent point in Wednesday night's game after the Union's first goal. He noted that center backs Arne Friedrich and Austin Berry were not close enough together, leaving a gap between them which Jack McInerney exploited to perfection on the first goal. The same thing happened against the Montreal Impact a few weeks back when Marco Di Vaio got in between the center backs to score.
Unfortunately, these are not the only two instances of this happening this season and its something the team needs to address. There is no one explanation as to why this is happening but there are some ways of limiting its negative effects.
We all know that Arne Friedrich likes to roam forward from time to time in an effort to help the attack. When this happens, the Fire need to be wary and drop one of the defensive midfielders into the back line if they lose possession. Also, when a ball is played in behind the outside defenders, it forces Berry or Friedrich to go wide to pick up the runner, leaving a space in the middle. When this happens, the outside back or someone else has to drop into the space left vacated.
Thierry Henry: picking him up when he drops deep
It may sound cliche, but the Red Bulls are a much, much better team when Thierry Henry is in the starting eleven. He single handidly tore Toronto FC apart last weekend, tallying a goal and three assists in a 4-1 victory.
Henry is a converted winger and still loves to move out wide, pick the ball up, and run at defenders. He did this on countless occasions against Toronto and was not dealt with. When he goes wide, the Fire must not drop back and allow him to run at defenders.
Henry also likes to play the "false 9" role, dropping into the middle of the field, to pick up the ball and then either take players on or look for a killer pass into the space he just vacated. This is a role that Chris Rolfe often plays for the Fire.
The other problem that Henry gives teams is that he draws so much attention away from his teammates, often leaving them with acres of space. Its a very tough balancing act, but the Fire must find a way to limit Frenchman's effectiveness while at the same time not allowing players like Tim Cahill and Kenny Cooper to go undetected.
Set pieces - the fewer the better
One of the things not mentioned in the last paragraph about Henry is that he takes almost all of New York's set pieces and is especially good at corners, often putting the ball into very dangerous areas.
Though the Red Bulls have many smaller players in their starting eleven such as Dax McCarty and Connor Lade, they also possess some who are genuinely dangerous in the air in Wilman Conde, Kenny Cooper and Markus Holgersson. Another player famous for his aerial ability Tim Cahill. The Aussie scored countless headed goals for Everton before signing for the Red Bulls earlier this season.
Though he hasn't made as big of an impact as most were predicting, the Fire coaching staff will be very disappointed if the teams allows the Red Bulls' biggest threat to hurt them on Saturday afternoon.
Limiting New York to only a handful of set pieces will be crucial for a positive Fire result
Prediction: Fire improve tenfold from Wednesday night to earn a deserved point with a goal from Sherjill MacDonald.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
The Fire travel to LiveStrong Sporting Park on Friday night to face Sporting KC (LIVE 7:30pm CT on NBC Sports Network) in a game which could go a long way toward determining who wins the Eastern Conference crown. Both teams are playing well and it has all the makings of a classic. Here are a few things to watch out for from a tactical perspective...
Balls over the top: Fire defenders beware
Sporting KC have a tendency to look for balls into space behind the opposing teams outside defenders and the Fire will need to be wary of this tactic Friday night. KC attackers such as Kei Kamara, Graham Zusi and C.J. Sapong all like to make these runs which often drag a central defender out of position to cover, leaving space in the middle for the other attackers to move into.
PREVIEW: Fire vs. Sporting KC
The difficult part about defending these through balls is the fact that they can come from anywhere. In KC's last home match against Houston, it wasn't just midfielders like Roger Espinoza playing the balls into space but the defenders were getting in on the act, too.
Though he has played extremely well over the past month or so, Jalil Anibaba can sometimes stray too far forward which leaves space in behind him for players to run into and exploit. On the other side of the field, left back Gonzalo Segares also needs to be cautious.
High pressure: harass KC
In the Fire's past few matches, the team's policy of applying pressure to the opposition high up the field has been very effective. Not only does the pressure offer up the opportunity for a turnover, but it also disrupts the other team's attacking rhythm.
In KC's last game away to Montreal, the Impact used the high pressure tactic and caused all sorts of problems for the away side. I look for the likes of Chris Rolfe and Patrick Nyarko to be pressuring the KC players all night when they are in possession.
In the absence of Pavel Pardo, Alex has excelled in his new holding midfield position and his energy in the center of the park will be needed against Sporting KC. If he can also use his pace to pressure the KC midfield without straying too far out of position, it will be crucial to the Fire's chances of coming away with points.
Playoff atmosphere: keeping a cool head
There is so much riding on Friday night's match and both teams know what is a stake, which is all the more reason for the Fire players to keep cool heads throughout the game. Kansas City has a tendency to get riled up very easily, starting with their coach, Peter Vermes. Players such as Kai Kamara and Michael Harrington also can get very emotional on the pitch, especially if they feel calls are not going their way.
With this in mind, I'm sure Frank Klopas has reiterated to his players not to let their emotions get the better of them in this high pressure game. For the most part, the Fire haven't had any problems with this aspect of their game this season but in a match of such importance where there isn't much between the teams, keeping your head can mean the difference between a positive and negative result.
Scoring first: stopping the bad habit
Though not necessarily a tactical point, a worrying trait that many would like to see addressed is reversing the trend of giving up the first goal.
This season, the Fire have gone a goal behind in games much too often for the coaches, fans and players liking. Though the team has often come back to tie the game and gone on to win it in many cases, sooner or later giving up the first goal is going to come back to haunt the Men in Red.
Clearly there is no one reason for going behind in so many games this season but if the team can reverse that trend it will make everyone happy. In the regular season to date, the Fire have only kept five clean sheets, the last of which came 11 games ago (1-0 July 14 vs. Vancouver). A clean sheet away from home Friday against Sporting KC would be a fantastic achievement.
Prediction: 1-0. Nyarko scores and Fire keep first clean sheet in 11 games to move into first place in the East.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
After beating Toronto 2-1 on Wednesday night, the Fire face Canadian opposition again on Saturday, hosting for the first time Montreal at Toyota Park (LIVE 7:30pm CT on CSN Chicago). Winning games that you don't play well in is the sign of a good team and the Fire certainly showed that against TFC.
Montreal is still fighting to sneak into the MLS Cup Playoffs but the Fire haven't lost to an Eastern Conference foe at home for over two years. Here are some things to look out for in Saturday night's game:
Montreal's formation: back 3 or back 4?
Montreal manager Jesse Marsch has experimented with both a back three and back four this season. When fit, Nelson Rivas, Alessandro Nesta and Matteo Ferrari serve as the first choice defenders and you would be hard pressed to find a more experienced trio in all of MLS. The trio has hundreds of Serie A matches under their belt.
In Montreal's last game they played a back four system away against Columbus and I think we will see the same on Saturday night as the Fire's attacking ability and willingness to push the outside defenders up in support of the wingers would cause big problems for a three back setup.
Experienced defenders = lack of pace
Whenever an opposing team is asked about the Fire, the first aspect of the team's game that every coach and player talks about is "pace." Montreal's defenders may have all the experience in the world but with the Fire they come up against a team that has the ability to beat them with speed.
In his last two games, Patrick Nyarko has used his pace to devastating effect, blowing by the Houston defense to score after less than a minute and forcing the Toronto back line into making mistakes by applying pressure high up the field. Nyarko was also very dangerous on the break, especially after Toronto set pieces.
Patrick played very high up the field against TFC on Wednesday, almost as a third striker, and I think that will continue against the Impact.
Felipe - the often overlooked danger man
In attack, Montreal have two excellent wingers in Davy Arnaud and Justin Mapp. For the past decade, both players have consistently helped their teams by scoring goals but more importantly netting assists.
For the Impact, both play in the wide positions and distract from Felipe who is more central. He can fade in and out of games but he is very capable of providing a killer assist. Philadelphia were so concerned about his attacking threat that they man marked him for the entire match. I don't think the Fire will follow suit, but they cannot solely focus on the wide men and neglect Filipe.
Fire offense: finish your chances
In the game against TFC on Wednesday night, the Men in Red were once again guilty of missing too many excellent goal scoring opportunities. Those misses made the game a lot closer than it should have been, especially after TFC pulled it back to 2-1 in the second half.
Pavel Pardo and Sherjill MacDonald were both guilty of missing after going 1v1 against TFC 'keeper, Milos Kocic. Obviously not every chance will result in a goal but I would expect that coach Frank Klopas was stressing the importance of taking your chances to the players this week.
With the playoff race in the Eastern Conference so tight, a goal or two here and there could be the difference between coming 1st and 3rd in the final standings.
Prediction: 2-0 Fire. Frank Klopas' side take their sixth win in seven matches with goals from MacDonald and Nyarko.
After a massive home win against Houston and a morale boosting come-from-behind draw against Santos Laguna in an exhibition match, the Fire travel to Toronto full of confidence for Wednesday night's game at BMO Field. In contrast, Toronto are missing some key players through a combination of injury, suspension and international call-ups. Here are a few things to look out for in Wednesday night's match:
Terry Dunfield - how to replace a missing captain
The Fire lost captain fantastic Logan Pause due to lung and rib injuries against Philadelphia on August 12. Fortunately, the Fire had strength in depth with Alvaro Fernandez and Daniel Paladini filling the central role in Logan's absence. Toronto do not have the luxury of a Paladini or Fernandez to replace their missing captain Terry Dunfield who, like Pause, is the heart and soul of the team.
Dunfield, like Pavel Pardo covers a lot of ground in the center of midfield and is essential to breaking up opponents attacks but also starting them for TFC. He has also scored some big goals this season including one in a recent away draw with Houston. Dunfield's absence is good news for Chris Rolfe who will look to exploit the more inexperienced potential replacements for Dunfield, namely Aaron Maund and Matt Stinson.
Long balls - TFC's bread and butter
Toronto have found some success in the long ball tactic, often bypassing the midfield altogether and looking for a flick on or knock down from Ryan Johnson and co. Johnson will be missing on Wednesday night but this will not stop TFC looking to kick it long at every possible opportunity.
The Fire back line will need to keep a close eye on TFC striker Eric Hassli who is always on the shoulder of the last defender looking for a ball over the top or a flick on. The long ball tactic also put a heavy emphasis on winning second balls. Stopping TFC from getting scoring chances from second balls is essential.
Possession - looking for more of the ball vs. TFC
In the Fire's last game against Houston, their opponents had more than double the amount of possession. Though the Fire set up to play that way, I think we will see a much different game plan Wednesday night. The Fire will look to possess the ball for long stretches, looking do draw out TFC and create space for the attacking players to move into.
Kansas City held over 70% of the possession against TFC on September 1 and eventually broke them down, coming behind to win 2-1. The Fire will need to be patient, but their constant pressure should lead to goals.
When broken into 15 minute intervals, TFC have allowed the most goals this season from the 75th to 90th minute - another reason for the Fire to stay patient on Wednesday night.
Darren O'Dea - potential weak link in the back
In an interview on Monday night, TFC center back Darren O'Dea looked exhausted, and who could blame him? O'Dea had just returned from Kazakhstan where he played the full 90 minutes for the Republic of Ireland in their 2-1 victory on Friday. O'Dea also admitted that he was battling a cold but said he would be ready for Wednesday night.
Though very good in the air, O'Dea lacks pace and his partnership with Richard Eckersley is in its infancy. The Fire should be looking to get in 1v1 situations with O'Dea as often as possible bearing in mind his transatlantic excursions and illness. The Fire have managed to do this in the recent past, most notably when Sherjill MacDonald was able to turn Bakary Soumare and set up Chris Rolfe for an easy finish against Philadelphia.
The TFC coaching staff have been singing the praises of O'Dea since he joined the team but Wednesday's match is a potential banana skin for the Irishman .
Prediction: If the Fire stay patient, the goals will inevitably come. 2-0 Fire with goals from Chris Rolfe and Austin Berry.
Stopping Dynamo midfielder Oscar Boniek Garcia is one key to three points Sunday vs. Houston
Having had over ten days to ponder the loss to DC, the Fire take to the field Sunday night at Toyota Park against the Houston Dynamo. (NBC 5.2/Galavision 6:00pm CT) Houston have had their own slips of late but will be looking to take away some points in a massive Eastern Conference match up. Here are a few things to look out for tactically.
Right back starter: Jalil Anibaba or Dan Gargan?
In the past few games, Jalil Anibaba has started over Dan Gargan at right back. Though not playing in his natural position, Jalil has used his athleticism and speed to make the transition to the outside. After a tough game against DC, some fans were calling for the return of Gargan but, against Houston, Anibaba's aerial abilities will be needed.
Everyone knows that Dominic Kinnear's team makes its living on scoring from set pieces. The Dynamo are a big side and Anibaba's height will be needed to deal with the likes of Will Bruin and Macoumba Kandji
WATCH: Fire vs. Dynamo Preview
Double team in the left: Neutralize Kandji
In Houston's last two league matches, Kandji had two completely different performances. Against Toronto, especially in the first half, he was excellent, running at the defenders, latching on to long balls over the top and also bringing the ball inside to link up with his strike partners and advancing play makers.
The week before against Columbus, Kandji was effectively shut out of the game by being double teamed. Columbus also didn't allow him any room to operate out wide which made him a non-factor in the game. If the Fire continue their favored formation, either Patrick Nyarko or Alvaro Fernandez will need to drop to support Anibaba and prevent Kandji from getting in 1v1 situations.
Stop Davis and Garcia: plugging the middle
Against DC last week, Chris Rolfe was unable to operate because United packed the midfield. I can see the Fire deploying the same technique against Houston and their two deep lying play makers: Brad Davis (if healthy) and Boniek Garcia. Both are given license to roam, and do so eagerly knowing that recently returned midfielder Ricardo Clark is staying behind to protect the back four.
The movement and passing ability of Davis and Garcia is Houston's biggest threat and if the Fire can stop both players from creating, it will cut off the supply line to the attacking three. The outside midfielders, especially Fernandez who has experience playing in the middle, will need to tuck in as much as possible to help out Pavel Pardo and Daniel Paladini.
This, of course, leaves a lot of space out wide for the outside backs to move into but it is a worthwhile risk if it prevents Davis and Garcia from linking with the attacking three.
Biggest strength and biggest weakness: midfield
For all the talk of Houston's attacking talents from midfield, the weakness of the 4-3-3 system is that it only contains one defensive midfielder. Ricardo Clark may be one of the best holding midfielders in the league but he can easily be exploited if the Fire can transition quickly from defensive to attack.
Columbus did this to perfection against the Dynamo in their recent 2-2 draw. Houston's center backs like to come forward to help Clark out in an attempt to cut off balls into the target forward (in the Fire's case, Sherjill MacDonald) and this creates gaps that someone like Chris Rolfe can move into.
In this formation, Rolfe should have more room to create and we all saw how effective that was against New England. Because Houston is playing away from home, they won't be as inclined to attack as the would be at home but on the occasions that they do get men forward, the Fire must be ready to pounce.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1, Houston Dynamo 1 with Sherjill MacDonald bagging his second goal for the Fire.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
The Fire head to DC (live coverage at 6pm CT on CSNChicago) on the back of three straight victories after a tough 2-1 win at home against New England on Saturday. DC are entering the game after a fiery match against Philadelphia the following day where controversy and red cards reigned. Both United and the Fire are calling this a "six pointer" and DC will be looking for revenge after last year's incredible "Capital Comeback" at RFK Stadium. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
The Return of Pappa: Who Starts on the Left?
Marco Pappa came off the bench for the last 13 minutes (plus another questionable five minutes off stoppage time) against New England after playing longer than Frank Klopas had liked for Guatemala in a midweek friendly. Pappa's return means it's likely that Patrick Nyarko will begin the game against DC on the bench.
WATCH: Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United Preview
Having set up Chris Rolfe's 5th minute penalty call and assisted on Sherjill MacDonald's eventual game-winner, Nyarko had a very productive 75 minutes before being subbed out after picking up a slight back injury.
Both players are playing well at the moment but Nyarko's slight knock combined with a well-rested Pappa makes it more likely the Guatemalan will start. Nyarko has excelled in his recent role coming off the bench and could make a big impact if called upon.
DC Defenders: Bare Bones at the Back
With a combination of injuries (Robbie Russell and Daniel Woolard) and suspensions (Emiliano Dudar), DC United are very thin at the back.
One position in particular which is a problem area for Ben Olsen is right-back. Dejan Jakovic played most of the Philadelphia game there and looked very shaky at times before being subbed out. Olsen stated that the sub was because Jakovic needed a breather in order to be ready for Wednesday's match but it is likely that he will play in the middle with Chris Korb moving to the right.
Olsen has also floated the idea of playing Andy Najar in this position but that seems unlikely Wednesday night. Pappa or Nyarko on the left, combined with Gonazlo Segares getting forward in support, has the potential to exploit this DC weakness.
Outside Backs: Beware of Runs in Behind
Though Sega and Anibaba have done a fantastic job getting forward to support in the attack, they must also beware of being caught high up the field. This happened on more that one occasion against New England last week and could cause problems Wednesday.
Fire coach Frank Klopas noted that in the New England match the team had a lot of turnovers and were sloppy at times with their passes and with Jalil and Gonzalo's eagerness to get forward, a bad pass resulting in a turnover can leave the team exposed.
Rolfe vs Kitchen: Holding Mid vs Creative Play-maker
The battle I am most looking forward to tonight is Fire PDL alum Chris Rolfe vs. a much more recent Fire PDL alum Perry Kitchen. Kitchen plays in the holding midfield role for United, sitting just in front of the back four, a position that Rolfe loves to operate in. Against New England, Rolfe was everywhere and his combination play was superb.
After seeing the performance against the Revs, it wouldn't surprise me if DC coach Ben Olsen had Kitchen man-mark Rolfe in an attempt to stop him from creating. What made Rolfe so dangerous was his movement, not only dropping behind MacDonald, but also looking to get in behind the defense. If Rolfe can create space for himself like he did on Saturday night, it could help to unlock the DC defense.
Prediction: 1-1 with Sherjill MacDonald tallying his second goal in a Fire shirt
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
The Fire face yet another Eastern Conference foe at home this week: New England. The clubs appear to be heading in opposite directions with Frank Klopas' side only losing one of their last five while the Revs have lost four out of five but the Men in Red can't overlook this one. Here are a few things to watch out for from a tactical standpoint.
Who will replace the captain? Logan out 4-6 weeks
Last week's 3-1 win in Philly was very costly, namely because of the injury to captain Logan Pause who, to date, has had yet another stellar year. With Logan out for at least a month, two major questions arise – who should replace him in the lineup and should his injury force the Fire to change their tactics? The answer to the second question is almost certainly no. The tactic of two holding midfielders has served the Fire well this season and there is no need to change it.
Replacing Logan is a difficult task but the Fire certainly to have options. Fernandez slotted in for Logan in the second half against Philly but players like Corben Bone, Mike Videira, Daniel Paladini and Victor Pineda can all play in the center of midfield.
Having this many options is a luxury for coach Klopas but the obvious candidate in my eyes is Fernandez. He is the most experienced MLS midfielder and did a fine job in that position last week. Fernandez also didn't play in Wednesday's reserve game which could be another indication that he will be getting the start alongside Pardo.
Shots from Distance: Be Wary
Though New England haven't scored too many goals of late, its not for lack of trying. Midfielders, Lee Nguyen, Saër Sène (sometimes a striker) and Benny Feilhaber are all not afraid to pull the trigger from distance. Just a few weeks ago, Sène scored an absolutely brilliant goal against the Union, cutting in from the right before blasting it past Zack MacMath.
PREVIEW: Fire vs. NE
Nguyen scored a goal-of-the-season candidate earlier this season when he volleyed the ball from outside the box into the top corner. The Fire cannot allow the Revs' midfielders space to shoot from the outside. New England will also have target man Jerry Bengtson back from international duty and will be looking to him to provide layoffs for shots from the outside.
Chris Tierney: A Threat from the Left
New England have deployed different formations in its past two games but one thing that hasn't changed is the team's reliance on left back Chris Tierney to get forward to provide crosses into the box. Against KC, Nguyen constantly pushed inside to allow space for Tierney to move into on the left.
Against Montreal last week, New England played with one striker but again the Revs made room for Tierney on the outside to get the ball in the box. The players pushing inside also meant that New England had numerous players waiting to attack Tierney's crosses instead of just the forwards. In both of the past two games, the Revs have pushed Tierney up in advanced positions while keeping the outside right defender on more a leash.
If the Fire do indeed bring Fernandez into the middle it will be up to his replacement (presumably Nyarko) to track back and help either Jalil Anibaba or Dan Gargan when Tierney gets pushes forward into the attack.
PREDICTION: Chicago Fire 2, New England Revolution 0 with goals from Chris Rolfe and Sherjill MacDonald
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com, follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.

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My image in photoshop has thin lines, but when I save it, the jpeg shows the image with very thick dark lines, looking not like the image in photoshop. Why does it do this? How can I stop PS from doing this to my image? I want the image to look as it does in Photoshop when I save it as a Jpeg.
This is in Photoshop CS4
As it should be (using the snipping tool (I can't use the snipping tool as my only option, because it will only capture the size as it is on the screen, not the actual dimensions in Photoshop)
Saved as a Jpeg; the lines are thicker, and now there is little variation in line weight
Does anyone have a solution? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is the difference also there if you compare the two images as View > Actual Pixels in Photoshop?
When I do that, the image doesn't look any different in Photoshop, it just zooms in.
So when you view the layered psd at Actual Pixels it is »identical« to the jpg?
That would mean that the difference you perceive at smaller magnifications is just a preview issue.
No, it doesnt look like the Jpeg. It still has the thinner lines I want.
Just to humour me, could you please post a screenshot of both psd and jpg at Actual Pixels? (Edit: naturally of the same section)
And the Layers Panel for the psd?
Another suspicion: Is the psd grayscale and the jpg RGB (maybe because created via Save for Web & Devices)?
What color spaces are the two images?
Created through Save for web and devices?
Hmm, not sure, this was a drawing I scanned to my computer and then I went and outlined it in Photoshop.
What profile does the image have embedded? (Edit: If none then what are your Color Settings?)
Is it CMYK or RGB?
How exactly do you create the jpg?
They are RGB color
RGB is a color mode, not a color space.
The color space is usually described by an ICC-profile (one can check it under Edit > Assign Profile).
I go to file->save as-> change format to jpeg-> then I hit [save]
As I'm doing this, the [JPEG Options] pop up, and suddenly the lines become thick on the PSD, I hit [Ok] in the jpeg options tab, then the lines go back to normal.
Oops, well I don't know what a color space is then. I went to [assign profile] I don't really understand what the tab says, so I'm not sure if any of this is helpful:
-Don't Color Manage this document
-Working RGB: sRBG IEC61966-2.1
Profile:Adobe RBG (1998)
Which one of the three points is checked?
What are your Color Settings (please just post a screenshot)?
'Don't Color Manage this Document' is Checked
Settings- 'North America General Purpose 2'
I tried putting in a screenshot, can you not see it?
No, I can't see the image.
What bit depth are the images? (Image > Mode)
Just one comment... Your lines in your screen grab are NOT thinner, they are simply a good bit lighter.
You should try to use the proper terminology, because you will end up realizing, when C.Pfaffenbichler helps you get to the bottom of your problem, that you likely are experiencing a gamma/color-management issue causing your pixels to be displayed far more lightly in one case than another.
Besides your color settings in Photoshop, it will also be helpful to know what color profile is associated with your monitor at the operating system level.
P.S., I don't know what result you're going for, but the JPEG with the darker lines looks a lot better on a calibrated display. The screen grab seems too light.
You don't seem to have a white background layer in your Photoshop document. This could make a big difference. When creating line art on a transparent layer you should always have a white background layer at the bottom.
Another land of the lost thread.
What do you mean?
I mean that before the ill fated Photoshop 5, you could pretty much just use it, now you have to grasp the concepts.
Hmm, once I added the background layer, then the lines became darker.
Compliments to emil emil.
tashawaddell, have you set Photoshop's Transparency Settings to display white instead of the default checkerboard pattern?
Yeah, nice call, Emil!
Tashawaddell, do you have something different than the default checkerboard grid pattern set for the background? This wouild be changed in Preferences - Transparency & Gamut. Seeing a checkerboard showing through partially transparent layers would be a giveaway for a problem like this.
Apparently tashawaddell has his transparency settings set to None and his Open GL settings are set to Normal or Advanced. Then Photoshop simulates the transparency of the drawing which has a lot of semi-transparent pixels from the anti-aliasing. When the image is flatten this simulation is gone resulting in a unexpected surprise - darker image. And there is no automatic fix for this but to use the color correction tools like levels and curves or even adding an overall transparency of the layer to achieve the same look after adding an opaque layer at the bottom.
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Apparently tashawaddell has his transparency settings...
Just a wild guess, but "Tasha" might be a girl. It's sometimes difficult but I try not to assume gender as that can seem odd to someone if one gets it wrong...
My apologies to tashawaddell if I my wording was wrong.
Some of the regulars here may have noticed that I'm struggling with my ESL, I often edit my messages a lot because of that but when I'm in a rush I'm at my worst, I'm trying to improve though


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It's not a good time to be an energy drinks producer in the US - at the very least from a public relations perspective.
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By Sarah Turner and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Asian markets gained Monday after Greek lawmakers voted in favor of austerity measures required to secure bailout funds and avert a likely default.
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average /quotes/zigman/5986735/realtime JP:NIK -0.03% and South Korea's Kospi /quotes/zigman/1652118/realtime KR:SEU -0.25% each closed 0.6% higher, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index /quotes/zigman/1653884/realtime AU:XJO +0.63% advanced 0.9%.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index /quotes/zigman/2622475/realtime HK:HSI +0.28% rose 0.5%, while the Shanghai Composite Index /quotes/zigman/1858913/realtime CN:000001 -1.02% lagged the advance to finish flat as property stocks sold down.
Broad gains for Asia on Monday followed news that Greek lawmakers approved a package of austerity measures which international backers had demanded before signing off on 130 billion euros ($176.6 billion) worth of fresh aid.
The vote came amid violent protests in Athens against the latest round of deep spending cuts and public-sector job layoffs. Read more on the Greek austerity vote.
"Approval by the Greek parliament of fresh austerity measures overnight will be greeted with relief by markets. However, the approval did not come without major cost in the form of escalating protests and violence within Greece," said Mitul Kotecha, strategist at Credit Agricole.
Greek police dodge Molotovs, stones
Police dodge gasoline bombs and stones as rage over a new austerity deal exploded in Athens over the weekend. (Video: Reuters/Photo: Getty Images)
"Greek worries have not managed to damage risk appetite too much, helped by relatively positive data releases and central-bank policy actions over recent weeks. This week's U.S. data releases will help to sustain this momentum," Kotecha said.
Select Asian exporters with relatively large exposure to Europe did well in Monday trading.
In Tokyo, Mazda Motor Corp. /quotes/zigman/195040/realtime JP:7261 +0.88% put on 1.4%, and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. /quotes/zigman/200115/realtime JP:7211 +2.27% /quotes/zigman/140232/delayed/quotes/nls/msbhy MSBHY +0.22% added 2.1%, while Esprit Holdings Ltd. /quotes/zigman/38257/realtime HK:0330 +2.70% /quotes/zigman/38258/delayed/quotes/nls/eshdf ESHDF +1.76% climbed 4.5% in Hong Kong.
Notable movers on the Japanese bourse included Softbank Corp. /quotes/zigman/139194/realtime JP:9984 +1.30% /quotes/zigman/527468/delayed/quotes/nls/sftby SFTBY -0.92% , which rallied 3.5% following a Nikkei news report that the firm was likely to win new spectrum.
Tokyo-listed shares generally shrugged off data showing Japan's economy contracted by a larger-than-expected margin in the last quarter of 2011. See report on Japanese economic data.
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In Sydney, banks advanced with Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. /quotes/zigman/181294/realtime AU:WBC +1.01% /quotes/zigman/181293/delayed/quotes/nls/webnf WEBNF +1.10% finishing 1.6% higher after the lender announced it would cut 1,000 jobs in Australia. See report on ANZ job cuts.
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Shares in Leighton Holdings Ltd. /quotes/zigman/181069/realtime AU:LEI -0.55% /quotes/zigman/181067/delayed/quotes/nls/lgthf LGTHF +1.04% fell 2% after the construction firm said one of its subsidiaries was being investigated by the Australian Federal Police for a potential ethical breach.


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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
Though a multitude of competing tablets have entered the marketplace, our results show that the iPad remains miles ahead of the pack in durability, ease of use, and features such as battery life, screen quality, and overall speed. In fact, Apple soaked up almost all of the high scores in those areas, leaving the rest of the field saddled with average or below-average scores on our survey measures.
Highlighted in the three charts below are our survey participants' ratings of tablet manufacturers in three general areas: reliability, ease of use, and features. These results are drawn from our 2011 Reliability and Service survey of some 63,000 PCWorld readers. The other product categories covered in this survey were desktop PCs, laptop PCs, HDTVs, printers, digital cameras, and smartphones. For a closer look at the methodology we used in our survey to gauge manufacturer reliability and customer satisfaction, see "Reliability and Satisfaction: What the Measures Mean."
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In reviewing the tablet portion of our 2011 R&S survey results, we unearthed a few intriguing tidbits:
• A somewhat surprising 40.3 percent of tablet owners who participated in our 2011 survey say that they used their tablets for work.
• "On-board wireless connection and hard drive failed during first 1 hour of use." --Dell tablet user
• "It's surprisingly complicated to navigate, and many apps won't install." --Acer tablet owner
When the tablet family whose market share exceeds 50 percent receives better-than-average marks on all four reliability measures, the best the other tablet makers can hope for is to break even. Asus, Motorola, and Toshiba managed that feat, each garnering four marks of average in a field where no other tablet maker could equal Apple on any criterion. Considering the competition, it's a bit surprising that only two vendors got stuck with more than one subpar score: Dell got bopped on two counts ("any significant problem" and "overall satisfaction with reliability"), and HP took it on the chin three times (the same two as Dell, plus ""severe problem").
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If the iPad and iPad 2 have any weakness in the area of ease of use, it relates to Internet browsing. On that measure alone, Apple slipped to an average mark in our survey; on the other five criteria we asked about, our survey participants lauded it to the skies with which it is so familiar. The beneficiary of the opening for Internet browsing was HP, which collected a better-than-average rating on that measure only to turn around and boot the advantage with worse-than-average marks for "tablet setup" and "overall ease of use." Ultimately, four other tablet manufacturers slipped ahead of HP in our ease-of-use rankings merely by being average in all respects: Asus, Motorola, Samsung, and Toshiba.
Muddling along with multiple negatives and no positives on the six ease-of-use measures were ViewSonic (three worse-than-average scores), Acer (four), and Dell (four).
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N/A = Too few responses to rate company on this measure.
A worse-than-average rating for Apple tablets? It happened--in our features measures, on the criterion of "available ports"--and as a result, practically every other tablet maker snapped up a coveted better-than-average score for "available ports." But Apple sailed through the remaining eight measures with exemplary marks, once again leaving the small fry swimming desperately in its wake. The best of the also-rans on our features markers were Asus (with two better-than-average ratings, including an Apple-matching mark for "warranty"), Motorola (at plus one, thanks to the "available ports" positive and a bunch of average ratings), and Samsung (which actually flubbed the ports opportunity but compensated with the only better-than-average mark for "display quality" besides Apple's).
The other vendors saw their moment of "available port" glory obscured by shortcomings in other areas, culminating in a bottom four hampered by multiple worse-than-average ratings: Dell (three), HP (four), and Acer and ViewSonic (six each).
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.
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Demarco is credited with being a major force in the introduction of avant-garde art to Scotland and has inspired and promoted generations of Scottish artists. Balmer portrays the artist in typically smart dress with his drawing pen poised and ready. Demarco is bannered by the flags of the nations which are of personal significance: Scotland, Italy, Poland and Hungary. In his pocket is displayed the symbol of the Demarco Gallery. Balmer and Demarco were contemporaries at Edinburgh College of Art in the 1940s. Balmer recalls the day she had to complete the drawing: "Of course it took the larger board to contain this ebullient man who, although he managed to sit in one position for the short periods I required him to do so, his ideas and songs were irrepressible and continual accompaniment".


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NEWBERRY, MI. - George J. Davis, 69, a longtime Newberry resident, died at his home under the care, and surrounded by his family, on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
According to his wishes, George was cremated. There will be no public services. Memorials may be directed to the Newberry United Methodist Church, the Newberry Elks Lodge #1705 Memorial Scholarship Fund, or the "Wings of Mercy": (www.wingsofmercy.org).
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