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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 3880496, member: 405"]
We were ahead by 2 goals, then 3, then 4.  They were managing the game, I thought.  I thought Adams was very impressive, very composed.  Ream was a little shaky a few times, but we were playing only 2 at the back, not 3 like we will probably do with better opponents.

In terms of the forward passing by the center backs, John Brooks was very good in his appearances, and I thought against Costa Rica, Mark McKenzie did a lot to rehabilitate his image after that early mistake against Mexico with a handful of terrific through balls, or attempts at through balls, up the gut of the Costa Rica defense.

I completely agree that he should have given Musah and Dike run outs vs. Honduras.  He said Musah wan't quite in match shape because he didn't play much down the stretch for Valencia, so you couldn't just throw him on vs. Mexico.  He had a week in the squad to get some fitness before playing last night.

Dike lacked instinct on that one great set up that he incredibly just let run past him from about 8 yards out, but otherwise, he looked great.  He's certainly ahead of where Jozy Altidore used to be, back when he was a young center.  This guy is better than Sargeant.

Not sure if he is a starter, or best used as an impact sub, a la Olivier Giroud or Chicarito, back in his hey day.  Tim Weah showed off his skills, but didn't connect with the other players as well as I hoped.  He's surprisingly big, and did some very good things vs. Costa Rica, too.
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