Official US Women's soccer thread: ***Update- BBC article on coach Hayes (2 Viewers)

[El Floppo]

Because they know rap is hot Garbage

Who singlehandedly scored all their goals in two knockout games. But yeah...horrible

 

[culdeus]

Lavelle is sneaky hot 

 

[jabarony]

Rapinoe whipped on that play - simple shoulder contact

Not sure why she was complaining.   She fell 2 steps after the shoulder. 

 

[Jobber]

Who singlehandedly scored all their goals in two knockout games. But yeah...horrible

Press is inarguably a better player. 

 

[El Floppo]

Press is inarguably a better player. 

 press is great. Rapinoe too. 

Point I replied to is taking "press is better" and turning it into "Rapinoe is hot garbage"... Which is dumb.

 

[encaitar]

Press is inarguably a better player. 

That's not exactly true.  Press is faster and has a much higher work rate.  Rapinoe is without a doubt a better passer and finisher.  She's also our best set piece taker.  It comes down to what you want or need as a team.  I think our team needs that speed personally, but Ellis would rather have the heavy foot and the set piece availability.

 

[gianmarco]

Rapinoe unfortunately not in sync with the rest of the squad. They are moving things nicely, great shape, but any time it goes out to the left, things fizzle out.

ETA -- I like Rapinoe and don't always agree with criticism of her. 

 

[jabarony]

Who singlehandedly scored all their goals in two knockout games. But yeah...horrible

Weak argument.

2. Pks. A fluky free kick.  And a wide open net thanks to a nice setup. Don't you think Press/anyone could have scored the same goals?  And probably minus the 8 or 9 turnovers each game. 

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

God I hope Rapinoe scores soon so some of you jimmies pipe down.

 

[ffldrew]

That crap might work in U12 not so sure here

 

[Jobber]

Rapinoe unfortunately not in sync with the rest of the squad. They are moving things nicely, great shape, but any time it goes out to the left, things fizzle out.

A few poor passes/giveaways already from her. And lumbering down the field to totally not get to that one sweet cross. Painful.

 

[gianmarco]

I'm ok with Rapinoe in there now. But I will be disappointed if Press doesn't come in for her at halftime or shortly afterwards.

 

[otello]

Woh 

 

[ffldrew]

Wonder what would have happened if Lavalle had got to that strike

 

[El Floppo]

Weak argument.

2. Pks. A fluky free kick.  And a wide open net thanks to a nice setup. Don't you think Press/anyone could have scored the same goals?  And probably minus the 8 or 9 turnovers each game. 

Lol. *Ok*

Nobody else scored those goals, but yeah ... you made a compelling point there about theoreticals.

 

[gianmarco]

Great reaction save.

 

[jabarony]

I'm ok with Rapinoe in there now. But I will be disappointed if Press doesn't come in for her at halftime or shortly afterwards.

Yeah. They gotta play her being the captain.  But call off the lifetime achievement award sooner than later. 

 

[Jobber]

I’ve seen it so much in soccer over the years. The better tea owns possession all game. But the opposition gets one great pass/run for a goal and wins. This feels like one of those games so far.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

 so much awesome in here

 

[jabarony]

Lol. *Ok*

Nobody else scored those goals, but yeah ... you made a compelling point there about theoreticals.

It's  disingenuous to equate goals with great play is all I'm saying. I can't convince my wife of this either.  So like her, I'll give up and agree with you. Rapinos the MVP.

 

[otello]

Netherlands playing better than expected?

 

[El Floppo]

I’ve seen it so much in soccer over the years. The better tea owns possession all game. But the opposition gets one great pass/run for a goal and wins. This feels like one of those games so far.

I see what you did...

 

[Major]

I don't know what it is but I don't like this US team.  Maybe it's their cockiness.  Wouldn't mind seeing the Dutch score first to make this interesting.  

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

Netherlands playing better than expected?

It’s the championship game.  I’d go all out. Wooden shoe?

 

[Blick]

I’d like to see Morgan get more involved in the center of the field. 

 

[El Floppo]

It's  disingenuous to equate goals with great play is all I'm saying. I can't convince my wife of this either.  So like her, I'll give up and agree with you. Rapinos the MVP.

Hyperbole and imposing opinions on other people is also a good way of winning arguments.

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

I don't know what it is but I don't like this US team.  Maybe it's their cockiness.  Wouldn't mind seeing the Dutch score first to make this interesting.  

You should be deported.

 

[ffldrew]

Netherlands playing better than expected?

Not IMO - a different shape is causing the issue - like I said it's tight. US just has to take their time to unlock it. The Dutch haven't had a good possession at all

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Netherlands playing better than expected?

I don't think so.  This has been one of the more lopsided 0-0 games I've seen in a while.

 

[El Floppo]

I’d like to see Morgan get more involved in the center of the field. 

She's terrible.

Am I doing this right?

 

[jabarony]

Hyperbole and imposing opinions on other people is also a good way of winning arguments.

Apologies. I just disagree (obviously).

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

The Dutch haven’t mounted much of an attack.  I think Beerensteyn bears some responsibility.

 

[gianmarco]

Uh, that's a penalty.

 

[culdeus]

Sheesh. Two good looks. 

 

[ffldrew]

I’d like to see Morgan get more involved in the center of the field. 

Would have been interesting if she played a little stronger on that ball - ref might have had to make the call.

 

[El Floppo]

I don't think so.  This has been one of the more lopsided 0-0 games I've seen in a while.

They're playing to counter, and doing it well. Us is on the front foot but don't seem to be worrying the GK...

Lol...until there...! 

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[gianmarco]

Two good crosses by Rapinoe there.

 

[TripItUp]

Morgan got hammered in the box.

heehee

 

[jabarony]

Uh, that's a penalty.

Clean shoulder,  but just far enough away from the ball it could've been. Probably doesn't help Morgan is on the ground a lot. 

 

[El Floppo]

Nice pressure here

Great shot and save!

 

[Major]

They're playing to counter, and doing it well. Us is on the front foot but don't seem to be worrying the GK...

Lol...until there...! 

. 

Yep.  That Dutch GK is a beast.  Go Oranje!

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

Good lord.  One of these has to go in.

 

[OrtonToOlsen]

F THIS REF

 

[culdeus]

Oh for ####s sake. 

 

[gianmarco]

Wow, some horrible calls here.

 

[ffldrew]

US getting jobbed here

 

[rockaction]

The Dutch haven’t mounted much of an attack.  I think Beerensteyn bears some responsibility.

What on earth? Where in the hell did that come from? LOLZ

 

[gianmarco]

Missed a clear foul on the other end, soft call on that break.

 

[JaxBill]

That's horrible with no foul at other end 

 

[Alex P Keaton]

That was a fair call.  It just happened to come after about 5 blown calls that went against the US.