Detroit City FC held Tampa Bay scoreless for 87 minutes before Sebastian Cruz struck from distance. As City’s account of the 1-0 loss shows, Le Rouge stayed in the match until the closing minutes. The result left a familiar question heading into the playoffs: Where will the goals come from?
On this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez look past the final score. They discuss City’s defensive performance, the chances the team created and whether the loss changed their expectations for a playoff run.
THE LINEUP QUESTIONS
Sean and Adam weigh the Maxi Rodriguez and Kobe Hernandez-Foster midfield pairing, where Rafa Mentzingenfits as he returns to action, and which changes might help City create more chances. They also discuss goalkeeper Carlos Herrera’s return after his one-match suspension.
A FINAL MATCH WITH PLAYOFF STAKES
Detroit’s regular-season finale at Louisville City FC carries a clear prize: a win secures the No. 2 playoff seed. City has already secured a first-round match at Keyworth Stadium. The hosts explain why finishing second would improve Le Rouge’s path to another home match if the team advances.
Sean and Adam offer their Louisville predictions and ask whether City’s defense gives the team enough for a serious postseason run. After the soccer talk, the conversation turns to Radiohead, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and social media.