Eylander is ready to start
tomorrow against undefeated
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He said he's ready and apparently head coach Sigi Schmid agrees.
Chris Eylander will get the start in goal in place of red carded team captian Kasey Keller.
Eylander has been recovering from a torn PCL in his right knee. Keeper Ben Dragavon stepped in for Keller during last Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Wizards.
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As of yesterday, it was unclear who would start in goal.
Eylander played a match Monday against the Portland Timbers and gave up two goals in 60 minutes before Dragavon got a chance in net. He said he was pleased with his shot stopping but needed to work on his communication with the defenders.
"I needed to bring a little more intensity out of the game," Eylander said. "It is something that I have been working on the rest of the week."
The team had the opportunity to work out some of the kinks in training later on in the week. Eylander said he is mentally and physically ready to play this Saturday.
Dragavon prepared as if he would start this week, and impressed coaches with his work ethic and mindset.
"A backup keeper's job is always to be prepared and ready to go when called upon," Dragavon said
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