***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

with Dempsey and Bedoya out wide with Jozy in the center

this

But won't that force Bradley out wide instead of keeping our best two way player in the middle of the park?

 

[Norman Paperman]

looks like 4-3-3?

Bedoya as a forward I assume in your formation? But then that puts Bradley at left half I think since it would be suicide to put Beckerman out there.

This is odd to say the least.

Can we do a 4-2-3-1 with this?

........Beckerman........Jones

Dempsey............Bradley.............Bedoya

..................Jozy

yeah, I suppose - Ives was speculating some kind of 4-4-2

But, as Klinsmann said, formations don't matter

 

[El Floppo]

with Dempsey and Bedoya out wide with Jozy in the center

this

Gonna look like a 4-5-1 defensively if Nigeria pushes. But allows the US to push 2 of Bedoya/Bradley/Dempsey to support Jozy... if they can force the action.

 

[Norman Paperman]

US Soccer tweet with actual line-up sheet lists 4-4-2 With Jozy and Clint as both F

 

[Norman Paperman]

I was actually hoping to see Green get a start - since I don't think he'll be an impact in Brazil - just to give him a good solid run.

 

[NewlyRetired]

David Villa finally put Spain up 1-0 over ELS.

 

[Christo]

USA! USA! USA!

 

[NewlyRetired]

Is every other team experimenting as much as we are?

It is like it is against every thing JK believes in to put out the same lineup twice in a row.

 

[El Floppo]

US Soccer tweet with actual line-up sheet lists 4-4-2 With Jozy and Clint as both F

yeah... I don't see that happening.

 

[The Gator]

Odd lineup.

Beckerman, Jones and Bradley all starting together.

Whoa, this is exactly what I wanted to see

 

[The Gator]

What I think or what I would play? Here is my best guess.

Iker

Azpilicueta Ramos Pique Alba

Busquets Xabi Alonso

Xavi

Silva Iniesta

Costa

Xavi's role is largely free. Wouldn't shock me to see Pedro take Silva's spot too. Cesc could end up in either Xabi Alonso's or Costa's role.

I was thinking about this formation today...only it was

Fab Cameron Besler DMB

Jones Beckerman

Zusi Bradley Dempsey

Jozy

That would be a very tough team to beat

 

[NewlyRetired]

ESPN is listing as a 4-2-3-1

 

[NewlyRetired]

Wow, what odds could one have received in this thread that Beckerman might be pushing to start in the WC, three years ago.

 

[Norman Paperman]

Is every other team experimenting as much as we are?

It is like it is against every thing JK believes in to put out the same lineup twice in a row.

I don't know about formations, but I am seeing a lot of varying starters across all these friendlies.

I think US press and fans are making a bigger deal only because we usually have a settled XI, but I think we have more options this year, so this experimentation does not bother me at all.

 

[Norman Paperman]

US Soccer tweet with actual line-up sheet lists 4-4-2 With Jozy and Clint as both F

yeah... I don't see that happening.

Just reporting the positions listed in the official line-up sheet - 4 mids and 2 forwards How it plays on the field remains to be seen - I like the 4-2-3-1, but perhaps it is more 4-2-2-1-1

 

[Norman Paperman]

MURICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Christo]

So early it looks like a 4-3-2-1

 

[Eephus]

Landon is considering joining the broadcast team for some of the WC. I hope he doesn't.

The awkwardness is going to horrible if the team performs badly.

Landon on the mic will be ammunition for the "soccer is boring" crowd

 

[Norman Paperman]

#jozyout

 

[Premier]

Nigeria better or worse than Ghana?

 

[Christo]

#jozyout

Nice reverse jinx

 

[The Gator]

Nigeria better or worse than Ghana?

Worse imo

 

[Christo]

Nigeria better or worse than Ghana?

Coin toss

 

[Premier]

I dunno why you guys are so pessimistic. We're gonna win this mutha####a.

 

[Norman Paperman]

#jozyout

Nice reverse jinx

#jozyin

 

[Eephus]

Golazo

 

[Norman Paperman]

Formation is looking more like 4-3-2-1, but the 3 are deep, and the top is very active

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Nice call on the dual holding mids Gator -- this lineup looks much more comfortable as a unit that the others we've run out there.

Super goal too.

 

[Norman Paperman]

Jeremy Schapp takes himself way too seriously.

 

[Norman Paperman]

No subs at half...a little flat to start

 

[Celph Titled]

I dunno why you guys are so pessimistic. We're gonna win this mutha####a.

This game?

The defensive lineup makes sense given our group-mates + ability to counter, I'm just shuked as to why we're getting around to this now/wasting time playing teams like Azerbaijan/using the now-scrapped (?) diamond formation/training in pleasant climates.

 

[Celph Titled]

Phew. Exhale.

 

[Christo]

Goooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

 

[Norman Paperman]

JOZYYYYY

 

[TLEF316]

I get why he's in there tactically, but Beckerman just has no talent. He can't even execute simple passes

 

[Norman Paperman]

I get why he's in there tactically, but Beckerman just has no talent. He can't even execute simple passes

He is not there to execute passes - he is doing his job well tonight

 

[NewlyRetired]

As Jermaine Jones biggest critic, he has been fantastic tonight. If he plays like this in the WC it could make a real difference.

 

[TLEF316]

I get why he's in there tactically, but Beckerman just has no talent. He can't even execute simple passes

He is not there to execute passes - he is doing his job well tonight

Oh I know. Just making an observation. His lack of offensive skill is mind blowing.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I get why he's in there tactically, but Beckerman just has no talent. He can't even execute simple passes

He is not there to execute passes - he is doing his job well tonight

Exactly. Beckerman did exactly what he was suppose to tonight tactics wise. We know what he is and his best trait is his positional discipline. The lack of space in the middle was due to Beckerman.

 

[Celph Titled]

This is really encouraging.

 

[The Gator]

This is really encouraging.

The to adjust my pool picks....

 

[Bonzai]

How many times has Darke said " Julian Jones"?

 

[TLEF316]

Another penalty late. Sigh

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

As Jermaine Jones biggest critic, he has been fantastic tonight. If he plays like this in the WC it could make a real difference.

He ran his nuts off today. He was everywhere.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

It means nothing as far as the result goes, but obviously a lot to like out there today.

Omar... oof. What I notice more than anything else with Besler and Cameron is that they're reading the play right and get to the spot. Neither guy is a physically dominant player, but they're both good at the right place, right time thing. Gonzalez... not so much.

It really is hard to believe that Beasley is our best option at left back, but there you have it.

And again, the two defensive mids just seems to fit the rest of our personnel.

Not least of which because... Bradley with the shackles off is our best player.

And nice timing Jozy.

Think we'll see...

Howard

Fab Cameron Besler Beasley

J Jones Beckerman

Zusi Bradley Clint

Jozy

 

[derek245583]

I get why he's in there tactically, but Beckerman just has no talent. He can't even execute simple passes

He is not there to execute passes - he is doing his job well tonight

Exactly. Beckerman did exactly what he was suppose to tonight tactics wise. We know what he is and his best trait is his positional discipline. The lack of space in the middle was due to Beckerman.

I have loved Beckerman for years...i dont think he is completely void of talent (obviously) but he does what we ask and I like it. I dont have to worry about him.

 

[The Gator]

Best game at the right time...bring on Ghana

 

[El Floppo]

I get why he's in there tactically, but Beckerman just has no talent. He can't even execute simple passes

X

Beckerman is very tidy with the ball normally. today, not as much- but he's got a ton of talent, just lacks the first step. And second step. And his tactical sense is pretty much only matched by Bradley.

I have no worries about this talent or executing passes- it's whether he can get to it in time with WC players breathing down his neck.

 

[El Floppo]

As Jermaine Jones biggest critic, he has been fantastic tonight. If he plays like this in the WC it could make a real difference.

I know Bradley and Jozy will win the accolades for the game, but Jones was amazing. Seems like if he knows EXACTLY what his role is (in this case, stay back and left above the back 4), the guy is lights out. For me, the MoM due to spacing, making smart easy passes (still too many- a few- poor passes), and endless workrate..

 

[Norman Paperman]

As Jermaine Jones biggest critic, he has been fantastic tonight. If he plays like this in the WC it could make a real difference.

I could not agree more, and I may be one of Jones biggest fans here. But, I think his play had more to do with the setup than his specific play. Of the starters, I don't think any of them had a bad game. They all looked like they each had specific jobs to do, and they all focused on that. Everyone did their job, and nobody tried to do too much.