B Maverick
Footballguy
I hope not....
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El Floppo
Footballguy
So you still have hope for Poch!
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Maybe Poch is setting up the 2nd-greatest Rope a Dope of all time?
Also, meant to ask... was anyone surprised at how lively and not bad at all Zendejas was when he came on? I know we were chasing the game at that point (insert Kenny Smith "looters in a riot" quote), but he looked much better than I expected.
Also, meant to ask... was anyone surprised at how lively and not bad at all Zendejas was when he came on? I know we were chasing the game at that point (insert Kenny Smith "looters in a riot" quote), but he looked much better than I expected.
B Maverick
Footballguy
SwampDawg
Footballguy
I believe tomorrow is when WC tickets sales open for the VISA presale. I registered both my emails, my wife's and my sons. It never asked if we were VISA card holders so how does it know to include us? Or do we just hope we get the email and if we do go in and just have to checkout with a VISA card?
El Floppo
Footballguy
Passed the eye test live as well. Like Luna with his runs and touch, but more explosive. Thanks for reminding me about him.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
many of us were surprised that he was not included in the Gold Cup squad as he had been coming off a strong multi game showing in Liga MX. I am glad he is getting a chance this camp.
I saw an interesting line up (3-4-3) that I would not mind seeing tonight
.........................................Freese
..................Banks..............Ream...............Richards
Weah.....................Adams................Roldan..................Dest
Zendejas................................Balogun............................. Pulisic
B Maverick
Footballguy
Do we really think Poch switches to a 3-4-3?
While we are at it, I'm hoping to see Klinsmann in goal actually. If we are still looking at people, wtf not? Freese hasn't impressed. Turner is solid but not spectacular. Lets go crazy!
While we are at it, I'm hoping to see Klinsmann in goal actually. If we are still looking at people, wtf not? Freese hasn't impressed. Turner is solid but not spectacular. Lets go crazy!
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
hard to say. The team looked better after the subs and formation change but whether that was due to the subs, the formation and/or SK just trying to see the game out, is unknown. Probably some mix of the three.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I wonder if this is the first time there has been a US roster with the sons of two previous head coaches on it...
El Floppo
Footballguy
And Caillou was at the SK game!
El Floppo
Footballguy
Orher than Banks, whos an unknown to me, that would be a kickass lineup of guys who looked the best to me.
I wouldnt fault Poch for going with his hardon Luna.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
damn.
Well, at least it is a back 3 from what I can tell. Sadly no Dest or Weah as the wing backs.
Looks something like this I think
....................................Freese
................Blackmon......Richards.........Ream
..Freeman......................Adams.........Roldan.............Arfsten
....Zendejas...........................Balogun.........................Pulisic
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
If Banks does not get any minutes I am going to be disappointed because he would have missed out on two good runs with the U20 side this window.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I think it makes sense to take it easy on Dest, who is not really fully fit. And this is a shape that could suit Arfsten, as it's really what he does for Columbus. His offense normally isn't the problem. I don't know. I don't totally hate this. I have no idea how Banks is looking in training, so I guess I'll just hope for the best from Blackmon.
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Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Poch was also literally complaining about Marseille playing Weah at fullback instead of as an attacker. I'd be very surprised if he's seem much time at all at wing back during this camp.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
Decent start. Still think arfsten is 3rd rate.
Put dest there and it might actually look, dare I say, good.
Eta: im a fan of 3 in the back and deploy it whenever I can.
Put dest there and it might actually look, dare I say, good.
Eta: im a fan of 3 in the back and deploy it whenever I can.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Balogun had a nice chance at his feet but didn’t seem to have that #9 ruthless instinct. Took an extra touch and the window closed.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
Oddly enough, its Ream not understanding how quickly the ball needs to move from a back 3 thats creating iffy situations. Holding it a step or 2 too long.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
#1 zendejas fan
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I like a lot about his game, but he’s not a natural finisher, IMO.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I was about to say that I was confused by them only seeming to try to get Freeman forward. Switched the attack and the goal came.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
They have been playing.on the right almost exclusively but in a build. I hate when coaches over think it...
Right, right, middle...play it back. Over and over. Like they saw film and tried to attack a weakness.
First quick switch left on a counter and boom
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
So it hasn't been perfect. Japan might end up with more xG than SK did. But I feel like Japan are at least being forced to earn their chances by winning some duels and playing quick. Nothing like South Korea literally walking the ball up and getting a free pass into the area.
I can see the pattern of play and the shape in the back. Including Ream pushing up to win balls and put pressure up high into midfield. Which wasn't something I expected.
I wish we could fuse the best parts of Freeman and Arfsten together. Freeman's athleticism and motor and Arfsten's greater attacking sophistication. Pulisic is clearly having more joy playing on Arfsten's side because Arfsten knows when to overlap and when to drift inside to give CP the space. But Freeman is punishing in transition.
I feel we're getting the full Cristian Roldan experience. On one hand, he's pretty much where he's supposed to be all the time. On the other, he sometimes just can't make plays that are there. He doesn't really take much off the table, but he struggles to add much.
I can see the pattern of play and the shape in the back. Including Ream pushing up to win balls and put pressure up high into midfield. Which wasn't something I expected.
I wish we could fuse the best parts of Freeman and Arfsten together. Freeman's athleticism and motor and Arfsten's greater attacking sophistication. Pulisic is clearly having more joy playing on Arfsten's side because Arfsten knows when to overlap and when to drift inside to give CP the space. But Freeman is punishing in transition.
I feel we're getting the full Cristian Roldan experience. On one hand, he's pretty much where he's supposed to be all the time. On the other, he sometimes just can't make plays that are there. He doesn't really take much off the table, but he struggles to add much.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Looks like a 3-4-2-1 which I'm told won't work for Man United, so lets try it for the USMNT. But it does look better at times. Some good interchanges then a wtf pass.
Aside from the goal Zendejas has been a mixed bag. Was a nice cross and goal.
Bologun looks lively, making good runs and combining with CP well.
Adams seems to be off. Also afraid to attack at the top of Japans box
I would be very curious to see this formation with Dest and Robinson.
....................................?? GK ??
................?? RCB?? ......Richards.........Ream
....Dest...................Adams.........McK.............Jedi
.......................Tillman.........................Pulisic
..........................................Balogun
Aside from the goal Zendejas has been a mixed bag. Was a nice cross and goal.
Bologun looks lively, making good runs and combining with CP well.
Adams seems to be off. Also afraid to attack at the top of Japans box
I would be very curious to see this formation with Dest and Robinson.
....................................?? GK ??
................?? RCB?? ......Richards.........Ream
....Dest...................Adams.........McK.............Jedi
.......................Tillman.........................Pulisic
..........................................Balogun
B Maverick
Footballguy
And I say McK because his best is still better than Luna, Roldan, etc. I know this leaves Weah out but he could slot in wide as a sub, or if jedi/Dest needs to play def.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
Drop jedi to LB, slide Ream right. Weah where jedi is
B Maverick
Footballguy
BALOGUN!!!!!!!
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
Someone that doesn't need to be on the 23... or 26, for WC
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Well that was a sight for sore eyes. Slightly better finishing and that is a 5 goal win.
Dominated through out. 11 shots on goal is a very high number for the US against a non minnow.
Pulisic had a rough first half but a switch flipped at halftime and he was back to his old self and was great in the 20 or so minutes he was on.
Roldan is not a great player but I think he fits this team better than Sebbb does. He seemed more comfortable with Adams.
Its a shame we can amputate McGlynn's left leg and give it to Jedi.
It was good to finally see Freeman get forward but he is so raw on the ball.
I am sold on the back 3 (not the players, the formation). I want to see this more going forward in the next window.
Zendejas's play over these two games has earned himself another call up. With the lack of depth on the wings, I prefer him to throwing out Aaronson for the millionth time.
Dominated through out. 11 shots on goal is a very high number for the US against a non minnow.
Pulisic had a rough first half but a switch flipped at halftime and he was back to his old self and was great in the 20 or so minutes he was on.
Roldan is not a great player but I think he fits this team better than Sebbb does. He seemed more comfortable with Adams.
Its a shame we can amputate McGlynn's left leg and give it to Jedi.
It was good to finally see Freeman get forward but he is so raw on the ball.
I am sold on the back 3 (not the players, the formation). I want to see this more going forward in the next window.
Zendejas's play over these two games has earned himself another call up. With the lack of depth on the wings, I prefer him to throwing out Aaronson for the millionth time.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
I really hope the experimenting is over. It worked tonight but I think I heard Japan had an entirely different 11 tonight than in recent matches.
Maybe this wakes up the likes of gio et al, but next cycle needs to have the expected starters/2nd line. Ill give poch the benefit of the doubt here, but now its game time.
Alas, I don't think this is the end of "I really need to see xxx:.
Maybe this wakes up the likes of gio et al, but next cycle needs to have the expected starters/2nd line. Ill give poch the benefit of the doubt here, but now its game time.
Alas, I don't think this is the end of "I really need to see xxx:.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
he said this was the last time to "look at players"
If he wasn't BSing the
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I don't like that idea. Jedi's strength is getting up and down the wing. His weakness is distribution and passing. You are suggesting moving Jedi to a spot where passing is critical, and mobility is not as much needed (which is exactly why Ream is there in the first place)
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
Doesn't the US have games in October?
