Long n Left Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 3-0 win on the frozen tundra of Minnesota, against a woeful Honduras side, who looked as though they’d rather be anywhere else, puts the US pretty safely in the WC with 3 to play. They beat Panama at home, they’re in. Game last night showed the good and bad. Three goals from set pieces, the first they’ve had all qualifying, and the midfield, were the good. Inability to get service in from wide areas, and inability to break down the bedded in defense were the bad. Defense gets a pass, because they didn’t have to do much of anything, but Zimmerman was in on two goals, and the Robinsons shut down the Honduras right side. Still not convinced by Berhalter’s tactics, but hard to tell in such a boring and lopsided match. Acosta was very good, and he is the best spot kick taker in the team, without doubt. Biggest plus for me was the play of de la Torre, guy was everywhere. He broke up play in the box, on the wing, in midfield. He carried the ball forward and asked questions of the Honduran defense all night. Almost with a sweet assist to Pulisic, which missed by a hair. He continues to play like this, he will push Musah for time. Big game in Mexico coming up next month, then the home match against Panama. Hopefully they will have qualified by then, because I don’t trust Berhalter in a one off in Costa Rica with qualifying on the line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Panama also beat US 1-0 in Panama City. That game is going to be very key, as winning in Mexico and Costa Rica are no guarantees. Window is pretty tough but if they can get 3 points things will look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Huge game today for US against Mexico. Game about to kick off in 9 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 I’m ready! Now, whether or not I’ll stay awake till the end… USA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 Snyder Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Not sure when it happened but we are definitely better than Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 We are better but we aren't playing like it. Pulisic had a good shot but it was denied by Ochoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Need something in the midfield. Not getting much from them. Like to see Gio Reyna in the mid, it’s where he generally plays for Dortmund. Could also use a guy like De la Torre to help carry the ball forward from the back, and link the attack. Pepi has been almost invisible. Surprised he got the start over Pefok, who’s scored like 20 goals already this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) That was a clear yellow. Alvarez should be gone. And another one! No way this guy should be on the pitch. Poor refereeing right there. Edited March 25, 2022 by Long n Left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Tie is pretty good right? On the road in Azteca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, abdcskins said: Tie is pretty good right? On the road in Azteca. Very good result. Sunday becomes massive now, in that they can almost assure qualification with a win. Edited March 25, 2022 by Long n Left 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 USA with 2 chokes on gimme goals (Pulisic and other guy). Costa Rica over Canada is a bad result for US. At the end of the day, a point over Panama means they just have to tie Costa Rica... but I want them to win and play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 US essentially through to the WC barring a 6 goal loss vs CRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ixcuincle said: US essentially through to the WC barring a 6 goal loss vs CRC Way to go boys! That tweet though. Cheap shot at the guy who basically made this team happen. Klinsman said American kids need to play in Europe to develop their games, and look at the USMNT now. Most all these kids play in Europe. Edited March 28, 2022 by Long n Left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 That's how you take care of business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 So uh I'm watching the game and we are down 2-0 in the 61' minute. If we give up 4 more goals that would be the most epic of chokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 US advance to the WC despite losing 2-0. (Haven't lost by 6 since a friendly against France in 1979) It's been 8 long years! But the US will play World Cup soccer again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Way to go team 🇺🇸 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 They got the job done, but truly uninspired performance. The guys who’d played the first two games, Jedi, Zimmerman, Pulisic, Adams, Musah, all looked gassed early on. Acosta, while a good set piece taker, is just slow in the run of the game, and was almost invisible last night. Weah frustrated again. Guy has all the physical tools, but his touch, passing, and decision making seem to let him down more often than not. Thought Gregg should have rotated a bit more, get fresher legs on, and some of the same questions remain. Who is going to be the #9? What is the best XI? Where is Gio’s best position? This team missed McKennie. Guy is the heart and soul of this side, and a quality player. Team shows a whole different dynamic when he is on the pitch. I hope Berhalter tinkers a bit this summer, because, IMO, the best XI includes both Reyna and Aaronson. I’m wondering if Gio might be able to play a false #9, using his movement, and ability to drop back, and carry the ball forward, and create, to move defenders, and open up lanes for Pulisic and Aaronson to run into. I’d also like to see Sargent get another run, as he has been playing well for Norwich on the right in a front three. Glad they’ve made WC, as this will be invaluable experience for this young squad. Depending on the draw tomorrow, it will be a battle to make it out of group stage into the final 16, and that’s okay. I have little expectation for them this time around, as they are so young. Now, in 2026, when the WC will be in North America, and these “kids” will have that experience under their belts? Then, I will have expectations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) We wont' know for sure until later tomorrow when the groups and schedule are released, but there is early speculation the US could play their World Cup opener on Thanksgiving or the day after. This is if they are in group G or H. Still very early. Edited March 31, 2022 by ixcuincle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 World Cup draw about to start. Praying to get in Group A to face off against Qatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: World Cup draw about to start. Praying to get in Group A to face off against Qatar. sadly it's about 40 minutes of predraw ceremonies like it's the olympics lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I hate myself for caring enough to sit through this when I could check ESPN five minutes later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 30 minutes ago, ixcuincle said: sadly it's about 40 minutes of predraw ceremonies like it's the olympics lol For real lolol by the time they get the draw to start were gonna already be at the first match 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I think Carli Lloyd just took a shot at the men's team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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