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When all is said and done GGG got us into the knockouts. And, funny enough, the one big error we've made didn't matter much as a 1-0 win over Wales wouldn't have changed anything. Still would have finished second.
Sounds about right.
That guy is a clown IMO. And that's the polite, please-don't-ban-me version of my thoughts.
But have you seen that doofus' behind-the-back bounce passes?
Okay, I'll bite: why is he a doofus?
(overall)
I have to laugh when the headlines pop up on my phone and they are all excited about his antics.But have you seen that doofus' behind-the-back bounce passes?
I didn't write it so I don't know why that twitter account thinks this, but my previous post sums up my thoughts.
Well then who are the Dutch?
Well not magically, but playing in bigger and better competitions against better talent does help.
I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
I guess I can start drinking at 7:00am
Netherlands down?
His subbing and in game adjustments have been horrible. His game plan vs England was poor. But I give him credit for his starting lineups, getting out of the group and who he left off the roster all together.
Not until Saturday.
Yeah, I thought the initial setup vs. ENG was really good. Weah stretched them early and then the denial of the center of the field with pressing, marking and shadowing was really great. England's midfield was nonexistent IMO.
I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
I'd have gone Dest.
That's the face of a man who has just had his testicle removed from his esophagus.
Sure, but correlation does not equal causation. Over the years there have been Euro based US players that were a waste, and MLS players that accomplished great things.Well not magically, but playing in bigger and better competitions against better talent does help.
I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
Wait, what?
His subbing and in game adjustments have been horrible. His game plan vs England was poor. But I give him credit for his starting lineups, getting out of the group and who he left off the roster all together.
Between top 5 and top 10.
Works out to be 68-32. I'll take that (as a fan, not a gambler).
Absolutely. Obviously there are other issues with him, but that’s not one imo.Wait, what?
His subbing and in game adjustments have been horrible. His game plan vs England was poor. But I give him credit for his starting lineups, getting out of the group and who he left off the roster all together.
His gameplan against England was one of the best things he's done.
I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
A) I think everybody is on board with the model of playing in MLS at a very young age and then advancing to better leagues
B) The active MLS players have looked terrible this WC, and that's a euphemism. I get that the Federation has a vested interest in promoting the league, but Berhalter looked over or was very slow to react to several key players (Scally, Musah, Ream, Pefok etc. etc. etc.) during qualifying and gave MLS scrubs opportunities that jeopardized our qualifying. Pefok, Brooks and others should be on this roster...not ****ing Morris and Shaq Moore...it's a disgrace.
You're welcome fellas. Always willing to take one for the team.
His subbing and in game adjustments have been horrible. His game plan vs England was poor. But I give him credit for his starting lineups, getting out of the group and who he left off the roster all together.
Wait, what? Totally disagree GB
The initial setup was fine. The lineup was good. But how do you go into a game against England and not high press Harry effing Maguire and Luke Shaw? The US is known for pressuring and pestering and outworking the opponent and you sit back and let Maguire stand on the ball and pass back and forth? You don't. And GGG got that plan wrong IMO.
His subbing and in game adjustments have been horrible. His game plan vs England was poor. But I give him credit for his starting lineups, getting out of the group and who he left off the roster all together.
I'll tell my hit in the nuts story.
You were doing so well until you mentioned one player that should be no where near this roster....I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
A) I think everybody is on board with the model of playing in MLS at a very young age and then advancing to better leagues
B) The active MLS players have looked terrible this WC, and that's a euphemism. I get that the Federation has a vested interest in promoting the league, but Berhalter looked over or was very slow to react to several key players (Scally, Musah, Ream, Pefok etc. etc. etc.) during qualifying and gave MLS scrubs opportunities that jeopardized our qualifying. Pefok, Brooks and others should be on this roster...not ****ing Morris and Shaq Moore...it's a disgrace.
True, there are some in Europe that can not seem to work out for the US and some MLS guys that do wonders. Zimmerman earned his spot for sure. But where they are playing now to me is more important than where they came from. The MLS should buy into being a stepping stone to Europe. I believe it will raise the level of MLS and its players. And the more US players that go from MLS to major leagues in Europe and get meaningful playing time will raise the level of the USMNT.Sure, but correlation does not equal causation. Over the years there have been Euro based US players that were a waste, and MLS players that accomplished great things.Well not magically, but playing in bigger and better competitions against better talent does help.
I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
There’s also some dispute about what constitutes an MLS player. To me, guys like Aaronson and Adams will always be MLS players no matter where they end up in the future. You can’t heap praise on those guys and crap on MLS at the same time.
We might actually be better off finishing 2nd in the group.
You were doing so well until you mentioned one player that should be no where near this roster....I was having this argument with someone today. he was saying how MLS players would wilt under the pressure of this match.
First I was like, Trip is that you? Then I was confused since half the lineup either played in MLS at one point or was in an MLS academy in their youth. But apparently once players are sold to Europe the “wilting” gene magically disappears. It was annoying.
And then Shaq Moore gets in there and
A) I think everybody is on board with the model of playing in MLS at a very young age and then advancing to better leagues
B) The active MLS players have looked terrible this WC, and that's a euphemism. I get that the Federation has a vested interest in promoting the league, but Berhalter looked over or was very slow to react to several key players (Scally, Musah, Ream, Pefok etc. etc. etc.) during qualifying and gave MLS scrubs opportunities that jeopardized our qualifying. Pefok, Brooks and others should be on this roster...not ****ing Morris and Shaq Moore...it's a disgrace.
