***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[gianmarco]

I'm at 1 min of stoppage on espn radio app, how far behind am I ?

Depends. Are they talking about Messi and Di Maria or are they talking about Bradley and Howard?

 

[BobbyLayne]

The 14 minute walk home will be 9 today.

 

[dparker713]

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulted in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

 

[ffldrew]

Missing some of the Jermaine Jones magic - Yedlin doing very well

Belgium doing their homework here in the first half - looks like they might be able to have a lot of answers for the test later in the second half

 

[El Floppo]

Zusi will need to do a lot of cover for Yedlin in the second half... which will thankfully limit his time on the ball

 

[Corporation]

I'm at 1 min of stoppage on espn radio app, how far behind am I ?

3 minutes...half ended at 4:48.

Yep 3 min exactly

 

[Eephus]

Dave Matthews Band don't deserve the "DMB" acronym.

Only if you add an F somewhere in there...DFMB works.

So does FDMB

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

3rd Manhattan mixed. Doing my part.

 

[El Floppo]

And fyi... Yedlin is exciting, but rash. He routinely puts his team in trouble by being overly aggressive w his runs, positioning and tackling

 

[Eephus]

And fyi... Yedlin is exciting, but rash. He routinely puts his team in trouble by being overly aggressive w his runs, positioning and tackling

True but MLS wingers track back better than Hazard does

 

[Celph Titled]

3rd Manhattan mixed. Doing my part.

You need to be prepared to go a full 120' here.

 

[General Malaise]

Can't say that I've ever seen a little pooch kick in this world cup before Yedlin's...that was...interesting.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

About as bad a half as the US has had recently. Germany redux, but Belgium have been much more dangerous.

 

[boubucarow]

I think the US has actually been attacking quite a bit with possession. They just haven't had many good tries is all. IMO, Belgium has done way more on the counterattack than a possession based attack.

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulting in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

I am thinking the same way. The US has had plenty of opportunities going forward but a lot of heavy touches has wiped out those chances. I think they have been in too much of a hurry to attack when in possession in Belgium's end resulting in hurried play and bad touches.

 

[Moe.]

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulting in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

I'm surprised that people are being critical of Bradley. He's been good.

The crime here is that we can't play Yedlin and Fab together.

 

[General Malaise]

Best game Bradley has played IMHO.

 

[Mark Davis]

Come on set piece

You should be working

I am! But listening, so perhaps not as effective as usual. Playing ball tomorrow btw.

I'll try to get out there. Been once since my daughter was born so I'll be in about as poor of shape as possible.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I heard Bradley is denying women access to birth control.

THANKS BRADLEY

GWB is trying to assemble a tactical strike to remove Bradley from a position of power.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

And fyi... Yedlin is exciting, but rash. He routinely puts his team in trouble by being overly aggressive w his runs, positioning and tackling

And Fab doesn't? Fab has had a hand in two goals scored against the US in the group stage. He was AWOL in defense in the first 25 minutes of this game. This is likely by design and exactly why Cam is playing. In that case, might as well stick with the tactic with even more pace.

 

[17seconds]

Looking at those highlights, Belgium could have easily scored 2 goals. Some bad finishes.

 

[sporthenry]

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulted in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

Fair enough. But if they don't stop giving the ball away, Belgium will eventually capitalize on one of these. I am encouraged by the US getting forward. Missing the final ball but they'll need a touch of magic for that.

 

[dparker713]

So far the game has largely been up and down the field. In a track meet, I'll always favor a US squad.

 

[msommer]

I think the US has actually been attacking quite a bit with possession. They just haven't had many good tries is all. IMO, Belgium has done way more on the counterattack than a possession based attack.

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulting in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

I am thinking the same way. The US has had plenty of opportunities going forward but a lot of heavy touches has wiped out those chances. I think they have been in too much of a hurry to attack when in possession in Belgium's end resulting in hurried play and bad touches.

I agree with most of this. But only in terms of scoring. I am confident USA will score. The problem is that unless something happens in the half then Belgium will too, and maybe more than once.

 

[msommer]

Best game Bradley has played IMHO.

agreed

 

[El Floppo]

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulting in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

Agree kinda.

But they are finding a lot of space and are just a bunch of mi#### crosses from converting. They did fat better exerting control control against Portugal.

Bradley's picked his game up and the US is in this while having a bunch of guys not finding their touch.

This would be a good game for Jozy's skills imo

 

[17seconds]

Does it make sense for Altidore to come in with the lineup and tactics we have now?

 

[sporthenry]

I think the question is, what does JK do with the subs? People are clamoring for Beckerman but I'd love to see a more aggressive sub. Maybe Johannsson to run at their CBs.

 

[msommer]

So far the game has largely been up and down the field. In a track meet, I'll always favor a US squad.

Tough place to play though. Hot and very humid. Not sure who holds up best.

 

[Premier]

Does it make sense for Altidore to come in with the lineup and tactics we have now?

No way he plays now that we burned a sub.

 

[Worm]

I really want to play this weekend....let's gooooo!!!

 

[sporthenry]

So far the game has largely been up and down the field. In a track meet, I'll always favor a US squad.

Tough place to play though. Hot and very humid. Not sure who holds up best.

The US is always one of the most conditioned teams in the Cup. Only concern is they played in Manaus and Belgium rested their starters.

 

[ffldrew]

Does it make sense for Altidore to come in with the lineup and tactics we have now?

Already lost Fab and the substitution early - you can't chance a injury to JA here

 

[17seconds]

Does it make sense for Altidore to come in with the lineup and tactics we have now?

No way he plays now that we burned a sub.

Injury only? Or even then they can't risk it?

 

[Moe.]

I think the question is, what does JK do with the subs? People are clamoring for Beckerman but I'd love to see a more aggressive sub. Maybe Johannsson to run at their CBs.

I guess the only point of bringing in Beckerman would be to move Cameron to RB so Yedlin has even more of a license to get forward.

I agree with you and would like to see Mix or Aron for Zusi. They are likely to score, we need to be aggressive.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Does it make sense for Altidore to come in with the lineup and tactics we have now?

Honestly don't think he's available. Especially with the possibility that this could go 120 minutes and the US already having to use a sub. Sub Altidore in, sub him back out, and, voila. No more subs.

 

[dparker713]

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulting in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

Agree kinda.

But they are finding a lot of space and are just a bunch of mi#### crosses from converting. They did fat better exerting control control against Portugal.

Bradley's picked his game up and the US is in this while having a bunch of guys not finding their touch.

This would be a good game for Jozy's skills imo

Yes, they controlled the game better against Portugal, but to me Belgium is a better side and they've been showing some of the best soccer they've played thus far. I think both teams have significantly stepped up their games from the group stage. They game has been a bit hectic, but if you're going to press for a goal like both sides have, there will be spaces in transition.

 

[Eephus]

I think the question is, what does JK do with the subs? People are clamoring for Beckerman but I'd love to see a more aggressive sub. Maybe Johannsson to run at their CBs.

Losing Fab in the first half really hurts in this regard. If it stays scoreless, I don't think Klinsmann does anything until 65-70 min. You don't know if you're playing for 90 or 120 min.

 

[El Floppo]

You guys and the announcers are ####### crazy. This may have been the best half the US has produced this WC. The possession of Belgium hasn't resulted in solid chances. Its been the transition game - there Belgium's team speed has shown up and caused problems. But the US is creating chances themselves, and have probably had the best ones thus far. Plus Bradley has been playing very well. One or two sloppy touches, one or two giveaways, but he's creating problems for the Belgian defense.

I'm much more positive that the US can win now than I was 50 minutes ago.

Fair enough. But if they don't stop giving the ball away, Belgium will eventually capitalize on one of these. I am encouraged by the US getting forward. Missing the final ball but they'll need a touch of magic for that.

Agree w this.

Too many terrible give aways and a lot of open space out wide for Belgiun. Must limit both and find that magic going forward, as you say

 

[Henry Ford]

So far the game has largely been up and down the field. In a track meet, I'll always favor a US squad.

Tough place to play though. Hot and very humid. Not sure who holds up best.

Belgians shouldn't be as used to heat as the U.S. squad is.

 

[Christo]

And fyi... Yedlin is exciting, but rash. He routinely puts his team in trouble by being overly aggressive w his runs, positioning and tackling

If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly!

 

[Ned]

So many fricken BEL corners.

 

[El Floppo]

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!

 

[The Gator]

COME ON

 

[Henry Ford]

I predict a quick goal by the U.S., followed by a rapid increase in waffle futures.

 

[El Floppo]

C'mon Zusi... find the touch!

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Best game Bradley has played IMHO.

whose alias is this?

 

[dparker713]

I ####### hate Twellman

 

[Mario Kart]

Probable subs:

Beckerman

Altidore

Anyone else?

 

[sporthenry]

Does it make sense for Altidore to come in with the lineup and tactics we have now?

No way he plays now that we burned a sub.

Injury only? Or even then they can't risk it?

The injury means you can't risk having to sub him out. Even without the injury, Jozy isn't a great sub but he'd be starting anyways. Great guy to tire the D out trying to deal with his big body but not a burner to take advantage of a tired D. Only benefit would be pushing Dempsey into an off forward type role and letting Bradley become more box to box.

 

[culdeus]

Probable subs:

Beckerman

Altidore

Anyone else?

freddy adu?