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Team America at the World Cup
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Dempsey replaced by Wondolowski after warmups. He's had two good chances so far.
So far this has been really, really bad. Zero quality so far this match.
Our players have Wayne Rooney's first touch.
Useless.
CONCACAF refs. A yard inside the box and they give a free kick outside.
I think Fabian Johnson has played well. Just no end product with this team. Another center mid to go next to Bradley would help too.
So far just very blah though.
So far just very blah though.
I really like Yedlin. If he can improve positionally he has all the physical tools to be a very good full back.
Diskerud, Johansson both capitalize on their chance. Mix has done really well so far. Johansson should get time over Altidore in Brazil.
That was a horrendous first half led by two donkeys playing up front in a 4-4-2 that had zero creativity in the side. I missed the second half after losing all interest in this ludicrous friendly.
I saw mix live a couple of time during the olympic qualifiers. I was like man this kid is pretty darn good! He just needs a chance man, a developing player with that innate ability to hold the ball and shake someone off of em.
I'm beginning to think goals are going to be hard to come by, especially from up top. Anyone seeing it differently?
Think your absolutely correct. Jozy can't score to save his life, and Clint will be too far away from the net to make a real difference. Unfortunately, I rate Wondo the best pure striker, just don't know how much time he will see.
big mistake leaving donovan off the squad. we will finish last with 1 or 2 goals scored. klinsmann will be canned and hopefully that will be the end of the german occupation of the united states national team. no more greens or chandlers or joneses.
Landon wasn't going to be scoring boat loads of goals either tho.
hes proven that he can grind out goals on the big stage.
yeah such a mistake give a little trust on youth players, cause they doesn´t stand for the future!
american youngsters'll do.yeah such a mistake give a little trust on youth players, cause they doesn´t stand for the future!
so why you are struggling with green and co?
hä?
i don't consider them to be american. i don't care where your daddy is from or where you lived for 1 or 2 years.
just my opinion, don't have anything against germans. similarly, i think diego costa representing spain isn't right.
Not sure that isnthe problem. I think you over estimate the Donovan's potential to contribute at the moment. He came back from his sabbatical a lesser player.
you're at the world cup, tied or down a goal going into the 70/80th minute, jozy altidore has failed you, you're ready to make a sub, you look to the bench and you'd rather see green or wondolowski rather than donovan?
We can agree to disagree on Landon. I don't think the difference between him and other players is as great as you think. What I find odd is in your scenario, you want to take off Jozy but bring on a guy who is far more suited for the wing?
In your scenario, I would much rather bring on Green, more creative, or Wondo better finisher.
Wondo, probably. Donovan has lost that sharpness and that mental toughness he fought so hard to build.
What are you basing this on though? I saw wondo miss two sitters recently, cant say i've seen that from donovan.
USA should have more quality players by now
Population of 300 million or so and richest country in the world
They should be 1 of the very best teams in the world and producing lots of talented players
African countries have an excuse, because they are so poor and no investment but USA?
Women's team is very strong and one of the best, why not the Men's team?
Population of 300 million or so and richest country in the world
They should be 1 of the very best teams in the world and producing lots of talented players
African countries have an excuse, because they are so poor and no investment but USA?
Women's team is very strong and one of the best, why not the Men's team?
The big money is spent on Football, basketball and baseball. Football is slowly growing though. MLS teams are getting more competitive, fan bases are growing and teams are mostly now all playing in soccer specific stadia.
@margarito86 It is fair to say Donovan stumbled into camp compared to Wondo. He's late to the party, but Wondo's play over the last few seasons in MLS (and displays with the USMNT) suggests he has a role to play.
But let's be fair: they are not like for like. Wondo plays as an out and out striker while Donovan is best behind the striker or in the wide or advanced midfield.
Though I took the hypothetical question up, it is more realistic to ask Donovan v a guy that plays where he has been.
But let's be fair: they are not like for like. Wondo plays as an out and out striker while Donovan is best behind the striker or in the wide or advanced midfield.
Though I took the hypothetical question up, it is more realistic to ask Donovan v a guy that plays where he has been.
The US has been much better in the first 10 minutes than against Azerbaijan. At least in attack. The defense has not been so hot.
Attacking play looks much better. Defense still looks horrible.
Fabian Johnson with a brilliant goal. Bradley chipped it over the defense and Johson just tucked it into the left corner first time.
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What a fantastic goal. Bouild up was good, finish was perfect.
altidore is a lummox
Turkey managed not to score an own goal despite their best efforts. Dempsey tapped it in.And it should be 3-0. Well, Davis kept it in with his hand on the sideline in the build up.
blatant hand-ling to be honest.
Stupid give away by Chandler leads to a penalty when Turkey's shot hits the defender's hand, which was by his side. 2-1. The US should have put this away but have wasted a number of chances.
Agreed.
I seriously dont think donovan was starting material, but i felt he could definitely offer a lot off the bench. Especially in those dead lock games, u need a guy with fresh legs to maybe break the defense or make the other team adjust an open spaces.
Time to start thread banning this shit.
Start another discussion if you want to cover this for the millionth time.
Let's talk about USA Soccer at the World Cup.
Start another discussion if you want to cover this for the millionth time.
Let's talk about USA Soccer at the World Cup.
His creativity is needed more than his scoring touch.