July 2Jul 2 It’s been announced that tomorrow’s match in St Louis is sold out. Guatemala have big following, will be interesting to see how the 23k seats breakdown
July 2Jul 2 example 8000 of our federation's stupidity the women are playing a friendly v. canada today.... kicking off 30 minutes after the men's guat qf
July 2Jul 2 How do they even allow that to happen? Isn't the Gold Cup schedule out months in advance?
July 2Jul 2 Calling my shot. We come out and dominate this one 3-0. Guatemala is a great story, I've been there myself and have a soft spot for the country, but they're not going to play against 10 men like they did vs Canada. Would love to see Tillman not have to go the full 90 in this one, if possible.
July 2Jul 2 Could Luna's "hamster mode" be the key to unlocking the bunker defense? Much like a hockey power play facing a diamond or a college basketball team playing a 2-3 sagging zone, the temptation is to get stagnant and just pass the ball around the perimeter until someone throws one up out of sheer boredom. You break these defenses with creative movement, winning an individual battle, and capitalizing when the defense reacts in a panic to the havoc. Against Saudi Arabia, the US backs were turning and passing backwards before they even fully collected the entry. It's a "safe" defeat because you retain possession, but you let your less talented opponent conserve energy and dictate pace. Diego Luna seems like he's eager to cause disruption.
July 2Jul 2 44 minutes ago, LurkingHorn said: but they're not going to play against 10 men like they did vs Canada
July 2Jul 2 2 minutes ago, ztejas said: Same XI correct? who is going to get the pre game red so we can play with the maximum 10 players?
July 2Jul 2 1 hour ago, LurkingHorn said: Would love to see Tillman not have to go the full 90 in this one, if possible. No subs until everyone is obviously exhausted! How we gonna beat Mexico unless we are in shape!
July 2Jul 2 5 hours ago, Hagbard Celine said: example 8000 of our federation's stupidity the women are playing a friendly v. canada today.... kicking off 30 minutes after the men's guat qf The MNT is playing today? Genuinely did not know. I’ve only been tracking and looking forward to the WNT match today
July 2Jul 2 I think we win this 2-1. 3 minutes ago, randomhorn said: The MNT is playing today? Genuinely did not know. I’ve only been tracking and looking forward to the WNT match today Lol then fuck off to the women's thread and let the actual fans discuss.
July 2Jul 2 2 minutes ago, ztejas said: I think we win this 2-1. Lol then fuck off to the women's thread and let the actual fans discuss.
July 2Jul 2 Love the energy Luna brings to the table. Breath of fresh air watching him play for us. Have to find a place for him in the starting XI when we are at full strength. He is a factor in every game. Edited July 2Jul 2 by Macklemore
July 2Jul 2 3 minutes ago, Macklemore said: Have to find a place for him in the starting XI when we are at full strength. I love Luna but he is still limited and I don't think he's a starter come '26. I do think he will be one of the first off the bench and can contribute - but I haven't seen enough where I think he should be above McKennie who is who he would be competing with.
July 2Jul 2 Could Luna's "hamster mode" be the key to unlocking the bunker defense? Much like a hockey power play facing a diamond or a college basketball team playing a 2-3 sagging zone, the temptation is to get stagnant and just pass the ball around the perimeter until someone throws one up out of sheer boredom. You break these defenses with creative movement, winning an individual battle, and capitalizing when the defense reacts in a panic to the havoc. Against Saudi Arabia, the US backs were turning and passing backwards before they even fully collected the entry. It's a "safe" defeat because you retain possession, but you let your less talented opponent conserve energy and dictate pace. Diego Luna seems like he's eager to cause disruption.You. Are. A. Wizard.
July 2Jul 2 Luna again!!!!! @ztejas I’d rather have Luna over McKennie any day. He is fucking clutch.
July 2Jul 2 anyone with kids make sure you replay that goal multiple times to watch how he shapes his body over the ball with his arms out
July 2Jul 2 3 minutes ago, Macklemore said: Luna again!!!!! @ztejas I’d rather have Luna over McKennie any day. He is fucking clutch. Plays with heart. Thats so badly needed by the USMNT
July 2Jul 2 4 minutes ago, Macklemore said: Luna again!!!!! @ztejas I’d rather have Luna over McKennie any day. He is fucking clutch. We'll see. Depth isn't bad. I just worry about Luna against more physical D and as a defender himself. Guatemala is a favorable matchup for him b/c of their lack of size. McKennie has a fuckton more experience against elite players.
July 2Jul 2 Just now, ztejas said: We'll see. Depth isn't bad. I just worry about Luna against more physical D and as a defender himself. Guatemala is a favorable matchup for him b/c of their lack of size. McKennie has a fuckton more experience against elite players. My thoughts as well. I can't imagine he'd be that effective against, say, Germany or France. Still love the guy. Some of his US teammates could learn a thing or two about desire.
July 2Jul 2 My have the turntables turned. Guat would be working on double digit fouls by now in the early 2000's.
July 2Jul 2 1 minute ago, Knoxtnhorn said: My have the turntables turned. Guat would be working on double digit fouls by now in the early 2000's. Still early.
July 2Jul 2 Just now, ztejas said: Our fullbacks are still fucking ass, btw. Guat has had a few pretty good looks. Yeah. Arfsten just stood and watched while his mark had a free header.
July 2Jul 2 3 minutes ago, Knoxtnhorn said: My thoughts as well. I can't imagine he'd be that effective against, say, Germany or France. Still love the guy. Some of his US teammates could learn a thing or two about desire. Also I get that Luna is on the wing tonight but if we started him with the first XI it would have to be at a midfield spot. Either taking the 10 from Tillman or taking McKennie's CM spot. Ain't no fucking way he plays over CP or Weah.
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