2002 was our “golden generation “.
This is actually not a bad call.
Damn, your obsession with Berhalter is borderline mental. Do you forget about the failure of not qualifying for that last World Cup? And the changes that were necessary to get past that debacle?
I preferred DeMerit in the middle those years and he did play there for all four 2010 matches. Cherundolo-DeMerit-Onyewu-Bocanegra was a solid back line. Onyewu was injured in the second group game in 2010 if memory serves.
Think you might be slighting Earnie there as only ‘decent,’ but the rest is pretty good. They were our GG.
Sanneh was the RB that tournament, Cherundolo never appeared that I recall. Mastroeni also played frequently, giving foil to the midfield to run amock. Jones and Lewis also played on the wings in rotation with Beasley, Donovan, and Stewart. Mathis also played frequently either off McBride or for McBride. Him and O'Brien combining on that goal vs South Korea.
Friedel, McBride and Pope in the current squad would've made you guys outside contenders!
Yeah, my apologies. I was looking at the roster in the frame of their peak years, not just in 02.Sanneh was the RB that tournament, Cherundolo never appeared that I recall. Mastroeni also played frequently, giving foil to the midfield to run amock. Jones and Lewis also played on the wings in rotation with Beasley, Donovan, and Stewart. Mathis also played frequently either off McBride or for McBride. Him and O'Brien combining on that goal vs South Korea.
Agoos was horrendous that tournament and benched for Berhalter after the group matches. He was injured in a friendly preceding the Cup and was rushed back to start the group matches such was Arena's loyalty to his DC United man. Berhalter (or Llamosa) should have been partnering Pope the entire tournament due to Agoos' 1) lingering injury and 2) lack of pace going up against sides like Portugal and South Korea. He was subbed off in the first half against Poland down 2-0, supposedly for the injury.
Turner is fine as GK, but my word what I would not give for a peak McBride and Pope (especially Pope!!!) on this roster.
Probably the deepest squad in US history. Also had two starters injured before the squad announcement deadline - Armas and Vanney.
Yep, I admit I did not, and do not, want him as the coach.
says: "the world's reaction"
There was a France and South Africa clip in there.
I hugged random strangers as I ran around a bar in Lancaster, PA.
I was sat on the bar at MacDintons with a broken leg (a pub in Tampa) & the walls had condensation on the walls due to the sheer number of people crammed into it & it being so fecking hot. It was absolutely chaotic when that goal went in.
Lincoln, Nebraska is world football’s ground zero.
Same in a jam packed BWW in Birmingham.
We’ll considering America has a World Series and world champions in sports they play against themselves it’s quite accurate
TBF the level of those leagues (MLB, NBA & NFL) has no comparison elsewhere.
I agree with NBA and MLB but in NFL how can you be world champions when you only play it.
I guess it’s the idea that you beat the best in the world. Though you’re right only we really play tackle football aside from a few Canadians I guess. I suppose North American Champions doesn’t have the same right though. The NFL is just stupid. As is American football in general.
Same as Basketball you can go literally unbeaten the whole season and lose best of 7 etc.
2014 in Durham didn't have enough room to run around in.
The new bar is quite a bit bigger though.I was in the same bar in 14 for the whole cup. Lost my mind when Green scored and lost it again when Wondo missed. Lot of good memories at that BWW. The GM was friends with a few guys on my Over 30 team, so he would open up for early Premier League games and make breakfast/run the taps for 6am starts.2014 in Durham didn't have enough room to run around in.
I have a friend who owns a bar on Franklin St in Chapel Hill, but they're never open that early. We talked about creating an Outlaws bar there, but then a chef in Durham who owned a few restaurants created the Durham chapter at his restaurant. One of my group of friends would get to the restaurant like an hour or two before kickoff to snag a booth, otherwise it was standing room only. The last match I watched there was the USA-Trinidad & Tobago match. The new place connects to a beer shop/bar so it should have a good amount of space. If only it had stayed warm...
I do wish there was chapter closer than Durham. 30 min each way is a bit much and getting an Uber out here is rough. It’s why I built my own bar
. Driving over to Aviator in FV to grab a keg tomorrow morning. Should be set to go!Yeah, technically the Raleigh one is closest to me, but I work in Durham and live in Durham in my heart (or will if I can ever by a damn house). I'm not sure if there are enough people in CH to make a chapter or if the transient population of students would make it difficult. There are tons of bars to have it at though. Still further than your own house though.I do wish there was chapter closer than Durham. 30 min each way is a bit much and getting an Uber out here is rough. It’s why I built my own bar
Preach, my brother.
Those cowards won’t show up. I promise you if we had second halves the same way we first halved, or if we battle England for 90 on Friday, my mea culpa-ing ass will be on her to mea culpa.
Googling “how do I convince my coach I played in MLS”
"Seriously Gregg, I play for Borussia Portland I swear!"
honestly i think it was a knock on effect given his injury issues as i'm 100% sure he was/is going to start agaisnt England but could he play against Wales and recover in time to play on Friday? What risk would have been taken to bring him on late once they scored?
Totally agree, and that is 100% on the coaching staff. It is their job, especially with such a young and inexperienced team, to keep them focused. GB failed at this and in a panic fell back on the usual “derrrr… MLS guys have heart, must play MLS guys.” Honestly, I am truly shocked Roldon didn’t get brought on.
