January 20, 20241 yr Just now, Captain Ron said: The giveaway was on Kamungo. Ah, well, it was terrible getting caught in possession like that. Hopefully, he'll learn.
January 20, 20241 yr The US gk took a terrible angle. He dove along with defender, instead protecting far post. That was an easy save opportunity.
January 20, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Braff Zacklin said: These guys couldn't score in a whorehouse. The Tolkien guy blew 2 point blank shots
January 21, 20241 yr Nothing to do with today’s match, that I didn’t know was happening, but… Is Tyler Adams just going to take a red shirt this season? It’s the second half of the season and he still isn’t even making the bench.
January 21, 20241 yr 11 hours ago, NoName said: What a great hire. Err - rehire. So of the 3 games he lost one was against Germany and the other two were completely fucking meaningless (and in one of those Dest decided to get a red halfway through). Y'all realize the friendly yesterday was basically a camp scrimmage. Everyone worth a shit was playing for their clubs yesterday in Europe.
January 21, 20241 yr Author I don’t care much about the friendlies, whatever. But losing to Trinidad and Tobago, red card or not is the epitome of why he was a bad rehire. He can’t lose that game with this talent.
January 21, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Captain Ron said: But losing to Trinidad and Tobago, red card or not is the epitome of why he was a bad rehire. He can’t lose that game with this talent. Well we WON the aggregate quarterfinal 4-2. And saying "red card or not" is silly. Dest got sent off in the 39th minute and then T&T scored twice in the next 20 minutes. In the other 4 games we've had against T&T under Gerg we've outscored them 22-0.
January 21, 20241 yr Thoughts on game, Olympic roster and 26 World Cup final. Add McGlynn, the Bosnian wing Bajratavecic and Luna to the Olympic team roster. Start Cardosa over Morris as a 6 and use Sargent as one of the 3 overage players. Why did ggg start three dm’s? Morris Atencio and zawadaski (who played cb). We have a dearth of quality center backs and he uses a dm as one. Why did Sands as a dm, not play at all? And after watching multiple gold cup games at Jerry World, I think it’s a horrible place to watch soccer. The corner kicks were fucked up because the field wasn’t wide enough. And seeing a final four there the sight lines from above suck. Watching US v Argentina in the Copa America semis at upper deck NRG stadium was so much better.
January 22, 20241 yr Author 6 hours ago, dogbreath said: Thoughts on game, Olympic roster and 26 World Cup final. Add McGlynn, the Bosnian wing Bajratavecic and Luna to the Olympic team roster. Start Cardosa over Morris as a 6 and use Sargent as one of the 3 overage players. Why did ggg start three dm’s? Morris Atencio and zawadaski (who played cb). We have a dearth of quality center backs and he uses a dm as one. Why did Sands as a dm, not play at all? And after watching multiple gold cup games at Jerry World, I think it’s a horrible place to watch soccer. The corner kicks were fucked up because the field wasn’t wide enough. And seeing a final four there the sight lines from above suck. Watching US v Argentina in the Copa America semis at upper deck NRG stadium was so much better. Houston’s luck with bribing hasn’t been great. Edited January 22, 20241 yr by Captain Ron
January 22, 20241 yr On 1/20/2024 at 3:47 PM, Braff Zacklin said: These guys couldn't score in a whorehouse. Especially after Gergg kicks all the whores before they get a chance to score.
January 22, 20241 yr On 1/21/2024 at 9:45 AM, ztejas said: So of the 3 games he lost one was against Germany and the other two were completely fucking meaningless (and in one of those Dest decided to get a red halfway through). Y'all realize the friendly yesterday was basically a camp scrimmage. Everyone worth a shit was playing for their clubs yesterday in Europe. BillyLiucciThujone.gif
January 22, 20241 yr On 1/20/2024 at 10:26 PM, Napoleon said: Nothing to do with today’s match, that I didn’t know was happening, but… Is Tyler Adams just going to take a red shirt this season? It’s the second half of the season and he still isn’t even making the bench. according to FotMob he's scheduled to return early February. Good news is it appears Bournemouth should stay in the EPL. Edited January 22, 20241 yr by The Dog
January 22, 20241 yr Author 4 hours ago, Trey3216 said: Especially after Gergg kicks all the whores before they get a chance to score.
January 23, 20241 yr Author Jesse Marsh was kind of critical of the approach to the match over the weekend by Berhalter. https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/jesse-marsch-on-usmnts-loss-to-slovenia-were-trying-to-be-spain-2010-and-we-just-dont-have-the-players/
January 23, 20241 yr Author A few sites asking if the January camp is still useful. They really note this year might just be an aberration, but this year featured a large number of players to likely not make an impact on the USMNT roster ever beyond this game (or maybe future January camps). They note that in the past we have seen a number of players make an impact early in their careers that became mainstays, but this year with all of our talent, this camp especially, the focus doesn't seem to be identifying players that have a future with the USMNT. Interesting questions, and they note that Berhalter selections/strategy don't help. https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-january-camp-cupcake-beneficial/blt805b199b4dce77d6 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39350133/do-january-camps-benefit-usmnt
January 23, 20241 yr Author Last one: US facing a goalkeeper crisis? They note that Turner is just about a lock, but behind him is .... ? And this is after years of steady play from the position. And they outline why Turner (and others) have had issues moving up to bigger stages too. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39318038/why-usmnt-facing-goalkeeper-crisis-turner-steffen-horvath
January 23, 20241 yr Was hoping Gio would go to Serie A as all of our recent transfers there seem to be flourishing.
January 23, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, Captain Ron said: A few sites asking if the January camp is still useful. Of course it's still useful - it gives everyone in this thread another game to watch and bitch about.
January 25, 20241 yr https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39380009/dortmund-reach-agreement-marseille-nottingham-forest-reyna-loan Quote Marseille and Nottingham Forest have both reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over a loan with an option for a permanent transfer for U.S. men's national team midfielder Gio Reyna, sources told ESPN. Two unnamed clubs have reached a similar agreement with Dortmund, sources said, meaning it is now up to Reyna to decide where to take the next step of his career.
January 25, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, The Dog said: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39380009/dortmund-reach-agreement-marseille-nottingham-forest-reyna-loan 15 hours ago, The Dog said: Marseille Definitely want Marseille over Nottingham, or anywhere in the UK, really. Don’t know much about Marseille’s current squad other than they do not play in the UK.
January 25, 20241 yr 36 minutes ago, Napoleon said: Definitely want Marseille over Nottingham, or anywhere in the UK, really. Don’t know much about Marseille’s current squad other than they do not play in the UK. Marseille > Sevilla > Forest. And if $16million is accurate (to buy )there will be a couple other teams we aren't hearing about making bids. Ajax were interested a couple of months ago in a loan to buy, and if Villa are wanting him they go to #1 even in the UK.
January 25, 20241 yr Author Not that he’s high on the USMNT pecking order, but Jesus Ferreira was set to move with FC Dallas accepting a transfer bid to Spartak Moscow. The MLS blocked the move. WTF was FCD thinking accepting that offer? Jesus too?
January 25, 20241 yr Author Clearly it was the money. I’m just wondering why anyone would think it would go thru given the political situation.
January 26, 20241 yr Good. I really don't want our players going to England. It just has not been a good place for our guys to develop IMO.
January 26, 20241 yr Now, can we get knocked out in the group stage of the Copa America already and then go after Chompers? Klopp with nearly 24 months guiding the national team would be perfectly fine with me.
January 26, 20241 yr On 1/25/2024 at 12:43 AM, shnsajax said: Marseille > Sevilla Disagree. L1 sucks. Marseille ranks as a slightly better team but he will play against better players at Sevilla.
January 26, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, ztejas said: Disagree. L1 sucks. Marseille ranks as a slightly better team but he will play against better players at Sevilla. This is true, I'm about the only L1 fan I've ever met but its a pretty poor league that is getting by on historical reputation and PSG these days.
January 26, 20241 yr 37 minutes ago, Napoleon said: Klopp with nearly 24 months guiding the national team would be perfectly fine with me. That was my 1st thought as well, but he's said he's taking 12 months off before even looking at the next opportunity.
January 29, 20241 yr Panama will be focused this summer to honor a fallen hero. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39412202/former-panama-striker-luis-tejada-dies-41
January 30, 20241 yr On 1/27/2024 at 5:55 PM, Mittens said: Have him take pks. Milan missed 2 and drew 2-2.
January 30, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, The Dog said: I don't know much about Fiorentina's roster, but that would be the move I'd want for him as I think his style is better suited for Italy or Spain. Fiorentina is currently in 6th and battling for a top 4 spot.
January 30, 20241 yr Italy would be great for Gio. Very entertaining league. Paramount Plus sub comes in real handy for Serie A games. I'd tune in for Fiorentina games with Gio. I have a soft spot for that club because of Batistuta back in the day. One of my favorite players. That purple kit is kinda sweet.
January 31, 20241 yr 7 hours ago, Jive Turkey said: Italy would be great for Gio. Very entertaining league. Paramount Plus sub comes in real handy for Serie A games. I'd tune in for Fiorentina games with Gio. I have a soft spot for that club because of Batistuta back in the day. One of my favorite players. That purple kit is kinda sweet. Batistuta!! How can you not love an Argentine attacking player? And with Gio’s Argentine ancestry, the love in Florence would just keep flowing. Plus, that kit. A friend went to a Fiorentina match with his fiancée a couple of years ago and got kits and I just sent the Gio rumor tweet to him 5 minutes ago letting him know that he may have to get another Fiorentina kit if this goes through. Would be excellent!
January 31, 20241 yr Welp.... Oft injured player goes to one of the roughest leagues. What could possibly go wrong?
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