September 17, 20205 yr I have no idea what Berhalter's formation or philosophy might be, but what I like from the above is having Adams and McKennie behind Weah and CP. That would allow Weah and CP the freedom to operate offensively with a tad less defensive responsibility. It would also help down the flank because both could cover when/if Dest and Robinson make runs. On paper that looks like a pretty fluid lineup. I would have never thought that we'd have a player (Reyna) that would push CP outside - especially so soon. Three years ago, I assumed CP would be right smack dab in the middle of a 4-3-3.
September 17, 20205 yr Author 9 hours ago, shadow_operative said: For the last year+, Sergiño was playing on the LEFT side and Reggie Cannon has been the RB. I don't know if adding Antonee Robinson to the mix and moving Sergiño to the right is an upgrade. Also, John Brooks will be 30 when this lineup comes to fruition, 2023. Berhalter needs more slow old people in the lineup even if they are playing in the MLS.
September 18, 20205 yr Like there is any chance Zardes isn’t starting up top under Gregggggg, outside of the 1/100000 chance Jozy is healthy.
September 19, 20205 yr Is Gio Reyna going to be a bigger success than Pulisic in 10 years? 17 year old scoring goals for fun at Dortmund.
September 19, 20205 yr Is Gio Reyna going to be a bigger success than Pulisic in 10 years? 17 year old scoring goals for fun at Dortmund. Yes.
September 19, 20205 yr Transfermarkt has him valued at $16.5 million at 17 having scored 1 League and 1 CL goal. He, Sancho, and Haaland are perfect for each other.
September 20, 20205 yr Weston started and played all 90 for the Juve opener."McKennie is better than others physically because he came from Germany [having been training]," Pirlo said. "Today he did well. He could have done better, because he did something wrong in the building phase. But it was the first game, we can forgive him."
September 21, 20205 yr These updates and highlights have me salivating at the prospect of watching our young talent take the pitch for the USMNT ... but then I remember who is managing them.
September 21, 20205 yr On 9/19/2020 at 12:19 PM, Firemans4Horn said: Is Gio Reyna going to be a bigger success than Pulisic in 10 years? 17 year old scoring goals for fun at Dortmund. Lol no. Pulisic was doing the exact same thing.
September 21, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, Braff Zacklin said: These updates and highlights have me salivating at the prospect of watching our young talent take the pitch for the USMNT ... but then I remember who is managing them. Beerholder is a karmic gravity well.
September 21, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, ztejas said: Lol no. Pulisic was doing the exact same thing. the kid didn't train all week. didn't make the bench. rumors on the grapevine of John O'Brien syndrome.
September 21, 20205 yr 11 minutes ago, Hagbard Celine said: the kid didn't train all week. didn't make the bench. rumors on the grapevine of John O'Brien syndrome. I really hope this is sarcasm.
September 22, 20205 yr Author On 9/20/2020 at 11:14 PM, Hagbard Celine said: the kid didn't train all week. didn't make the bench. rumors on the grapevine of John O'Brien syndrome. Hip grapevine? Knee grapevine? which one do you get your rumors from?
September 22, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, JNip said: Thought this was an interesting post. I don't see a real difference between the two come 2022, but I do think US will have the advantage back in 2026. Raul Jimenez is still one of the more underrated strikers in the world, and a likeable player to build around (odd being from Mexico 😉).
September 22, 20205 yr 23 hours ago, JNip said: Thought this was an interesting post. Fuck PVA, but yea I am excited about our young guys and then I sober up and realize we will still fuck it up Edited September 22, 20205 yr by Zepol87
September 22, 20205 yr 17 hours ago, Napoleon said: Hip grapevine? Knee grapevine? which one do you get your rumors from? The worst one--Metroplex Grapevine. Edited September 22, 20205 yr by Braff Zacklin
September 23, 20205 yr Author 4 hours ago, Braff Zacklin said: The worst one--Metroplex Grapevine. 😱 Sadly they don’t use “Meteoplex” nearly as much as they used to. It has been replaced with the much more civilized, yet geographically ignorant “North Texas”.
September 23, 20205 yr Author 7 hours ago, Napoleon said: 😱 Sadly they don’t use “Meteoplex” nearly as much as they used to. It has been replaced with the much more civilized, yet geographically ignorant “North Texas”. “Meteoplex” should have been typed as "Metroplex". I'm now kind of wishing that I had accidentally typed "METEORPLEX".
September 23, 20205 yr https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2020/09/22/top-25-players-in-the-usmnt-pool-right-now-3/
September 23, 20205 yr Juventus, Chelsea, Dortmund, Man City, Lille... One of these things is not like the others.
September 23, 20205 yr Author 13 minutes ago, ztejas said: Juventus, Chelsea, Dortmund, Man City, Lille... One of these things is not like the others. Man City has to tell you that it is a city?
September 23, 20205 yr Any word on the next game? I believe Mexico has a game against The Netherlands next month.
September 23, 20205 yr Brendan Aaronson moving to RB Salzburg. https://mobile.twitter.com/tombogert/status/1308803713100898304?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1308803713100898304|twgr^share_0&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfermarkt.us%2Frb-salzburg-to-sign-brenden-aaronson-verbal-agreement-reached%2Fview%2Fnews%2F370421
September 23, 20205 yr Author Dest reportedly going to Barcelona rather than Bayern. Would rather see him at Bayern.
September 23, 20205 yr 4 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said: Any word on the next game? I believe Mexico has a game against The Netherlands next month. First window is cancelled. Nobody wants to come to the US to play. Think we will have some games in Europe in November
September 24, 20205 yr Author I’m loving eliminating the MLS players. Hopefully Bradley & Altidore don’t get a pass from being excluded because they are in Canada and a short flight to the UK. 🤮 Sebastian Lletget and maybe a Central Defender are the only two MLS players who should be included at the moment anyway. You could also argue Jordan Morris, but keep Roldan STATESIDE!! The USA is currently a clusterfuck of historic preparations, no country would want to send their team here, nor let a team of domestic players go to their country.
September 24, 20205 yr Steffen getting the start today for City in the Carrabo Cup or whatever it’s called.
September 24, 20205 yr Author 3 hours ago, shnsajax said: Steffen getting the start today for City in the Carrabo Cup or whatever it’s called. Is he going to stay on the team for the season or go out on loan in the coming weeks? He’s frequently injured, so maybe sticking around and reducing his work load by only put played against the shit teams wouldn’t be the worst thing.
September 25, 20205 yr 14 hours ago, Napoleon said: Is he going to stay on the team for the season or go out on loan in the coming weeks? He’s frequently injured, so maybe sticking around and reducing his work load by only put played against the shit teams wouldn’t be the worst thing. He's our #2 for the season and he'll be starting all league cup games.
October 1, 20205 yr I feel like Dest let his heart lead him on this decision. Barca is a bit of a shit show right now, Messi is trying to leave and openly shitting on the club. Bayern makes superstars out of fullbacks. He may regret chasing a jersey or playing time with an aging superstar.
October 1, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, TXSG8R said: I feel like Dest let his heart lead him on this decision. Barca is a bit of a shit show right now, Messi is trying to leave and openly shitting on the club. Bayern makes superstars out of fullbacks. He may regret chasing a jersey or playing time with an aging superstar. i've had the same thought.
October 1, 20205 yr Author 6 hours ago, TXSG8R said: I feel like Dest let his heart lead him on this decision. Barca is a bit of a shit show right now, Messi is trying to leave and openly shitting on the club. Bayern makes superstars out of fullbacks. He may regret chasing a jersey or playing time with an aging superstar. 5 hours ago, shadow_operative said: i've had the same thought. I have browsed through Tinder in Barcelona in the last 16/17 months (early June 2019) and perhaps he chose Barcelona for a different reason. I wanted him to go to Bayern, but Barcelona will always be a fun place to live.
October 2, 20205 yr 6 hours ago, Napoleon said: I have browsed through Tinder in Barcelona in the last 16/17 months (early June 2019) and perhaps he chose Barcelona for a different reason. I wanted him to go to Bayern, but Barcelona will always be a fun place to live. I hope so. It’s also beneficial to the USMNT to have players exposed to more leagues and play styles.
October 2, 20205 yr Author 1 hour ago, TXSG8R said: I hope so. It’s also beneficial to the USMNT to have players exposed to more leagues and play styles. At Bayern, he would have likely teamed with another USMNT international (Richards) on the back line as early as the 2021/22 season and that familiarity would have paid huge dividends.
October 2, 20205 yr On 10/1/2020 at 9:14 AM, shadow_operative said: In case anyone here lives in a shack in the woods. And there is nothing bad about an American playing for the 2nd most prestigious club in Europe over the past 20 years. Take a step back from the ledge, guys. Edited October 2, 20205 yr by ztejas
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