Ching Doubtful for MLS Cup

According to this report, Houston’s Brian Ching is unlikely to be fit for Sunday’s MLS Cup final against the New England Revolution. They are calling his injury a “calf strain” and while it sounds like there’s chance he might be available, it’s unlikely.

While this is a blow for Houston, it certainly doesn’t rule them out of contention. Jaqua can fill in as the post-up guy and Ngwenya’s speed and dribbling ability make him dangerous in the final third. Houston have been dangerous from the entire team all season and that’s continued in the Playoffs with six goals from five players (Ching, Jagua, Davis, Holden, DeRosario). The Dynamo were without Ching many times during the season and did fine, so I doubt the team is worried.

I think the real loss is Houston no longer have the ability to bring a came-changer off the bench, which is where Ngwenya was valuable with his pace and trickiness. They do have Stuart Holden and maybe even Corey Ashe, but the loss of Ching is significant. However, perhaps Ching would be fit enough to come on late for a spark if the Dynamo need it.

But the bottom line is that the veterans on the team — Mulrooney, Davis, Mullan, and DeRosario — will have to step it up on Sunday to fill the void Ching leaves. How do you think this effects their chances?

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