July 12, 20214 yr I'm OK with the US not sending its A side to this tournament. Many of the fresh faces we saw in the Nations League are tired from a long season, and we'll need them rested and rejuvenated for three WCQ matches in nine days in a couple of months. Plus, hack-a-thon tournaments like this are tailor-made for our MLS depth. Let the domestics take most of the bumps and bruises (fingers crossed, that's all), cap tie some promising talents like Busio, and coach 'em up to reach the semis. Anything more is gravy. Hopefully, this hand-wringing will be for naught and those we want to see will be subbed in during the second 45. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by Braff Zacklin Used "hopefully" three times. Also, out of rep for a while. Apparently shot my wad during today's Euro and last night's Copa finals.
July 12, 20214 yr The back 4 we are running out makes the midfield look really good. Like, at least we have some known quantities with more than a handful of caps out there. So there's that...
July 12, 20214 yr Author I almost feel like this lineup is a way for Beerholder to say, "See?" when the US wins 5-0. I hate these types of games because I hate when we play obviously overmatched teams. Especially given the assassination. Note: yes I saw the T&T game a few years ago.
July 12, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, ztejas said: I also give Lletget props for piping Becky G. Obligatory:
July 12, 20214 yr Author I was just about to say something about Lletget's girlfriend. @Braff Zacklin is all over it.
July 12, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Knoxtnhorn said: Jesus. We're hyping Lletget right now. I'm just waiting for them to air the tell-all interview with USMNT superstar Kellyn Acosta.
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, Knoxtnhorn said: I was just about to say something about Lletget's girlfriend. @Braff Zacklin is all over it. I wish. Don't think Lletget would be too happy about that, either, but I'm willing to take one for the team. (In all honesty, @ztejas was first to mention Becky G.)
July 12, 20214 yr About 7 o'clock (8 o'clock for you CDT folks). Edited July 12, 20214 yr by Braff Zacklin
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, Braff Zacklin said: About 7 o'clock. Well... 8 for me... I hate when they advertise the time that coverage starts and not the kickoff time.
July 12, 20214 yr Author Going back to Olympic qualification, I sure am glad shitty Atlanta FC, with 2 wins in 12 games, held on to two players that may have made a difference.
July 12, 20214 yr These kits are growing on me, ngl. These kits need to be banished to the 90s time warp from where they came.
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, RamjetFDO said: 2 minutes ago, ztejas said: These kits are growing on me, ngl. These kits need to be banished to the 90s time warp from where they came. The stripes on the socks are fucking stupid. But the shorts are solid. I think they'd be okay if they just wore all blue or white socks maybe.
July 12, 20214 yr I actually can't beleive we're starting fucking Zardes with Hoppe and Dike on the bench. Oh wait... yes I can.
July 12, 20214 yr Solid euphemism game with the moment of silence for the Haitian president who "passed away"
July 12, 20214 yr What position is Shaq Moore playing? That's twice now he's our furthest player up the right side.
July 12, 20214 yr When it comes to beating the US in my lifetime, Haiti has no president. Err, I meant precedent. (Too soon?)
July 12, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said: Why do I have to see Zardes in the red white and blue in 2021? blame he rona
July 12, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said: Why do I have to see Zardes in the red white and blue in 2021? Because Hoppe might accidentally finish a chance or two and we aren't trying to run up the score on a team under such political duress as Haiti. (It was a nice assist though) Edited July 12, 20214 yr by ztejas
July 12, 20214 yr So catch me up on the USMNT. Is this the B squad? Seems like a lot of young guys. Isn't it a good idea to get them experience?
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, Hagbard Celine said: after watching argentina/brazil and italy/england this is....... different It is a lot fucking slower, that is for sure.
July 12, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said: So catch me up on the USMNT. Is this the B squad? Seems like a lot of young guys. Isn't it a good idea to get them experience? I'd say between the C+ and B- squad. A few 2nd stringers. Mostly 3 and 4 deeps.
July 12, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said: So catch me up on the USMNT. Is this the B squad? Seems like a lot of young guys. Isn't it a good idea to get them experience? Yes. Borderline C. Call it B-/C+.
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, ztejas said: I'd say between the C+ and B- squad. A few 2nd stringers. Mostly 3 and 4 deeps. So basically, the USMNT doesn't give a shit about winning the Gold Cup, right?
July 12, 20214 yr So... is this Shaq guy actually a back? He seems more like a winger to me... Color guy wondering the same thing 😂 Edited July 12, 20214 yr by ztejas
July 12, 20214 yr I get it’s Haiti, but Shaq Moore looks good. That first touch ahead of the goal to start that sequence was nice.
July 12, 20214 yr Just now, A-Tex Devil said: I get it’s Haiti, but Shaq Moore looks good. That first touch ahead of the goal to start that sequence was nice. His cross game into the box is fantastic and has nothing to do with who we're playing. I mean, he'd have less space against a better defending team but be clearly has some nice touch on the ball from the right side.
July 12, 20214 yr This back 4 or 3 or whatever we are playing is not good. Mexico would have a field day. @Braff Zacklin yeah that was awful. Fairly inconsequential though - it was their ball. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by ztejas
July 12, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said: So basically, the USMNT doesn't give a shit about winning the Gold Cup, right? it's fluid
July 12, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, ztejas said: What the fuck was that? Offsides? When? Fucking CONCACAF. A long long time ago, in a far away galaxy.
July 12, 20214 yr What the fuck was that? Offsides? When? Fucking CONCACAF. 3 matches ago.They have to let the play develop to see who wins the match first before they call it. It's a new CONCACRAP rule.
July 12, 20214 yr Looking at Shaq's club history. He's in the Spanish 2nd league right now but got 6 apps with Levante in La Liga. Not bad. Just 24. And he continues to be a problem down the right side. Sure it's Haiti but he's my MOTM so far. Edited July 12, 20214 yr by ztejas
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