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I think games are on tbs or hbo. The next one is tbs as well I believe
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Anybody hear anything on Balogun?
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Seems like USA gave their pitch. Clearly he's not rated in England at the moment and the USA has a huge opportunity for him to come in and start at CF.
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I thought there was a lot of good work in the El Salvador game, especially in the 2nd half.
Weston McKennie is so dangerous in the box! He's become our Michael Essien, the 'Bison'.
Reyna looked much better in his second game, and I saw he and Pulisic try to share a couple moments on the pitch. Pepi took his chance, of course, and made a number of good runs afterwards.
Booth was promising, kind of like a version of Aaronson on the right wing with lots of energy and pretty good skill for a young guy.
Miles Robinson was terrific in his return, and Tim Ream has become a rock for us at the back.
People were pretty critical of the new kid from Mexico. He lost control a number of times in traffic, but he tries stuff. He's got a good creative spark. Hard to believe ESPN called him one of the worst players on the pitch; kinda harsh after a near hat-trick in his first appearance.
Antonee Robinson had poor control and turned it over quite a bit. Not one of his best games, but he played pretty good defense, I thought.
Weston McKennie is so dangerous in the box! He's become our Michael Essien, the 'Bison'.
Reyna looked much better in his second game, and I saw he and Pulisic try to share a couple moments on the pitch. Pepi took his chance, of course, and made a number of good runs afterwards.
Booth was promising, kind of like a version of Aaronson on the right wing with lots of energy and pretty good skill for a young guy.
Miles Robinson was terrific in his return, and Tim Ream has become a rock for us at the back.
People were pretty critical of the new kid from Mexico. He lost control a number of times in traffic, but he tries stuff. He's got a good creative spark. Hard to believe ESPN called him one of the worst players on the pitch; kinda harsh after a near hat-trick in his first appearance.
Antonee Robinson had poor control and turned it over quite a bit. Not one of his best games, but he played pretty good defense, I thought.
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Is Eric Wynalda throwing his hat in the ring for head of US Men's soccer? I like him, personally. Speaks a lot of truth here.
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From coaches to pushy parents, US men’s soccer is married to mediocrity
A recent debacle at the top of the game in America caused uproar. But the same patterns are repeated through the sport in the US
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He's probably not qualified to be the manager and he also has a lot of enemies everywhere in US Soccer. He's rough around the edges but I like a lot of his takes.Is Eric Wynalda throwing his hat in the ring for head of US Men's soccer? I like him, personally. Speaks a lot of truth here.
From coaches to pushy parents, US men’s soccer is married to mediocrity
A recent debacle at the top of the game in America caused uproar. But the same patterns are repeated through the sport in the US
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Yeah, I wasn't suggesting as the head coach, I was suggesting him for the Earnie Stewart role. He said some very pointed things about youth player development, what was done well before, and what needs to be done.
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There's no guarantee that he is Harry Kane's successor. Guys like Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling would also be in his way.
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There's some weird thing with England not always calling up players who play outside the PL. Jude Bellingham being the exception in recent times.
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Agreed. Long list ahead of him right now. Interesting to watch it play out
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Pubs in England are suggesting that he will choose the US.
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Hopefully he does. Having an actual finisher up top would do wonders.
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It would be nice to have a trio of Flo, Pepi, and another to step up.
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Damn.
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United States striker Daryl Dike was stretchered off after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury during West Brom's 2-1 win against Stoke.
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I don't see him as someone the program can count on. Tremendous player but frequently hurt. Hoping the US lands Folarin Balogun soon
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Anyone watching the USA - Mexico match tonight? If so, I am looking for an explanation as to why Jesus Ferreira is on the team.
Also, don’t think they are looking sharp at all right now. Too many new parts, new coach, very limited time together.
Thoughts?
Also, don’t think they are looking sharp at all right now. Too many new parts, new coach, very limited time together.
Thoughts?
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Not sure it was a good decision to stay up for this. First half was a snoozefest...
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The game was a friendly played at a time without a FIFA window. That means the players that play for pro teams in other countries are generally not going to be released to play. So the team was composed of mostly MSL players. Same applies to Mexico. Their best players also did not play.
Looks like the US got a late goal from Jesus to get a tie.
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The USA and Mexico men's national teams will lock horns for the first of what could be up to three matches in 2023. The Americans will try to win their fourth in a row against El Tri.
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Ferreira playing as a withdrawn striker whose primarily role is linking is not what he does. We saw that against the Netherlands. Playing between the lines not his strength.
The midfield trident of Sands, Acosta and Ferreira was never going to get it done.
When Yedlin and Morris are your most dangerous attacking duo, it is not a good sign.
Not an accident that team play improved immensely once Sonora came on. Finally had a distributor who is good with the ball in tight spaces. That, plus the fact that the invisible Cowell was subbed and Ferreira was moved up top. As good as he was against Serbia, he was non-existent tonight. Looking at the line-up and formation, I expected Cowell and Dest to be the true threat with Dest maurading down that left-hand flank. Never happened until the goal sequence and that was after Cowell had departed and Morris moved over to the left.
I am not a big Morris fan but he was best US player tonight.
They need a coach. I am concerned that the fact that they do not have one yet means they are having a tough time getting someone they want.
Regardless, have to have a coach in place, ideally with some time with the team, by the Nations League semi vs Mexico. No excuse for a temp coach for that game.
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