Author Topic: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread) (Read 448031 times)

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5050 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:09:08 AM »

Wow, Canada could actually do it considering Honduras seems to suck now.

ednksu · « **Reply #5051 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:31:20 AM »

https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/641447259482255360

And as noted Alvarado was putrid again. It's bad when Twellmen, who is usually pretty vanilla, is openly calling for players on broadcast because the coach is making such absurd personnel decisions.

ednksu · « **Reply #5052 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:38:20 AM »

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2563398-jurgen-klinsmann-has-only-himself-to-blame-for-usmnt-loss-to-brazil

"Yedlin may have had the worst night of any American on the pitch, as he produced a few giveaways that led to goals. The winger allowed Brazil to move forward with ease in the ninth minute after he gave the ball away in front of the penalty area. To make matters worse, Yedlin watched Hulk from a distance as the forward collected Willian's cross from off the post and slotted home the opener."

I'm stunned by this paragraph. You're blaming an attacking mid/winger for "losing" a mark in between the goal box and the pk mark when you have the center backs literally wondering away from their responsibilities? If anything, Yedlin was the only one attempting to defend in the 9th minute to stop the hilariously easy crosses raining in.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #5053 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:19:25 AM »

bleacher report featured columnist does not know what they are talking about? Whoa, if true.

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5054 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:32:53 AM »

https://twitter.com/RWhittall/status/641615568114708480

scottwildcat · « **Reply #5055 on:** September 09, 2015, 09:52:19 AM »

Lol man Mexico has all time greats working in their TV edition marketing and promo departments.

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MakeItRain · « **Reply #5056 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:58:37 PM »

Quote from: ednksu on September 09, 2015, 08:31:20 AM

https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/641447259482255360

And as noted Alvarado was putrid again. It's bad when Twellmen, who is usually pretty vanilla, is openly calling for players on broadcast because the coach is making such absurd personnel decisions.

Not to nit pick but Twellman is the total opposite of vanilla he takes MLS and US Soccer to task routinely on a variety of topics. He absolutely murdered Jurgen when he left Landon off of the World Cup roster. I think Taylor Twellman is the best analyst in American sports.

ednksu · « **Reply #5057 on:** September 09, 2015, 02:25:01 PM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 09, 2015, 01:58:37 PM

Quote from: ednksu on September 09, 2015, 08:31:20 AM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/641447259482255360

And as noted Alvarado was putrid again. It's bad when Twellmen, who is usually pretty vanilla, is openly calling for players on broadcast because the coach is making such absurd personnel decisions.

Not to nit pick but Twellman is the total opposite of vanilla he takes MLS and US Soccer to task routinely on a variety of topics. He absolutely murdered Jurgen when he left Landon off of the World Cup roster. I think Taylor Twellman is the best analyst in American sports.

I agree his analysis is a bright spot for broadcasts. I don't recall his comments on Donovan, so I can't speak to that, but I felt like his comments on call ups (specifically on the dumping of our SKC members) has been a long time coming. I'm just glad that someone is making this public in a forceful way. It's one thing for fans to say stuff, but another for broadcasters to question these decisions.

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5058 on:** September 09, 2015, 07:05:01 PM »

https://twitter.com/SteveNicol61/status/641438909319237632

scottwildcat · « **Reply #5059 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:28:54 PM »

idk who i hate more, the Club over Country dorks who openly cheer against the US in friendlies, or the fans who think we don't have the talent to be the power in this confederation.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #5060 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:44:41 PM »

For the most part Brits never think US Soccer is good enough for anything although England hasn't outperformed the US in international competition in decades. I hate Steve Nicol, I stopped watching ESPNFC because I couldn't stand how smug he is, eff him.

scottwildcat · « **Reply #5061 on:** September 09, 2015, 08:58:43 PM »

The English National Football Team is by far and away the most underachieving entity in sports imo.

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5062 on:** September 10, 2015, 10:56:05 AM »

Cody Cropper undergoing knee surgery - out 4 to 6 weeks. Hoping we see Zach Steffen in Olympic Qualifying now. He's a freak and the next longterm USMNT starter imo.

scottwildcat · « **Reply #5063 on:** September 10, 2015, 07:28:29 PM »

https://twitter.com/mlsist/status/642131814514053120

This will make me super sad if true

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sunny_cat · « **Reply #5064 on:** September 10, 2015, 09:30:32 PM »

Quote from: scottwildcat on September 10, 2015, 07:28:29 PM

https://twitter.com/mlsist/status/642131814514053120

This will make me super sad if true

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Sucks but not surprising

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5065 on:** September 11, 2015, 10:44:22 AM »

https://twitter.com/MerrittPaulson/status/642148822806761472

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5066 on:** September 11, 2015, 11:29:36 AM »

This is the first memory I have of Darlington Nagbe.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #5067 on:** September 11, 2015, 12:05:42 PM »

Offsides

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5068 on:** September 11, 2015, 12:08:28 PM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 11, 2015, 12:05:42 PM

Offsides

this argument can certainly be made

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5069 on:** September 11, 2015, 12:48:28 PM »

https://twitter.com/adowniebrazil/status/642391157352341505

MakeItRain · « **Reply #5070 on:** September 11, 2015, 02:39:07 PM »

https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/642421325265530881

sunny_cat · « **Reply #5071 on:** September 14, 2015, 11:31:59 AM »

https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/643461312891232256

MakeItRain · « **Reply #5072 on:** September 14, 2015, 01:15:00 PM »

Well, if Benny isn't picked now it is never going to happen. We are off before and after the break around that match. Sporting is off for a week before and a week after the playoff.

scottwildcat · « **Reply #5073 on:** September 14, 2015, 01:19:52 PM »

I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #5074 on:** September 14, 2015, 02:28:32 PM »

Quote from: scottwildcat on September 14, 2015, 01:19:52 PM

I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.

There's not a 0% chance he won't get picked for a 35 man roster, you're being dramatic again.

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Author Topic: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread) (Read 448031 times)