US Men's National Team (9 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

US wins easily 4-0

* By far the best game of the tournament for the US.  Dominating a minnow is one thing but throttling CR is another.  

* US advances to WC

* US can advance to championship game with a draw or better on Monday against Honduras

* CR had to resort to a ton of fouls and yellow cards in second half to slow the US down else the score could have been worse.  As it was the US hit the post and had two balls go straight across the goal line just begging for a toe poke.

* Probably the most heartening thing of the game was realizing the US was simply better technically than CR almost all over the field.

* US goal differential in tournament now stands at massive +41 (43 scored, 2 against)

* US and Panama are the only two teams left in tournament with a perfect record.  Panama plays Mexico on Monday to see who gets into the final

 

[Sammy3469]

The twitters and English media seem to believe CP is going to Chelsea.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Mendez looks to be the truth. So composed on the ball. The shot might have been the least impressive part of that first goal. McKenzie plays a beautiful line splitting pass to Mendez’s feet and Mendez casually takes the perfect first touch to instantly drive at the defense. 

 

[NewlyRetired]

Any chance that this extreme delay in announcing the coach is related to waiting for U20 qualification to finish to see how the team performed for Tab?

 

[El Floppo]

Mendez looks to be the truth. So composed on the ball. The shot might have been the least impressive part of that first goal. McKenzie plays a beautiful line splitting pass to Mendez’s feet and Mendez casually takes the perfect first touch to instantly drive at the defense. 

that turn was class.

 

[El Floppo]

The twitters and English media seem to believe CP is going to Chelsea.

him opposite hazard would be fun

 

[NewlyRetired]

The U17 girls got walloped by North Korea 3-0.

This puts the US in a very bad spot as the last game in the group stage is against Germany which already beat North Korea 4-1.  If the US lose to Germany they are very likely out at the group stage.

 

[El Floppo]

The U17 girls got walloped by North Korea 3-0.

This puts the US in a very bad spot as the last game in the group stage is against Germany which already beat North Korea 4-1.  If the US lose to Germany they are very likely out at the group stage.

Fwiw, NK is the defending champion. 

I mentioned the US won their first game via 2 red card to their opponent, and scoring their first goal long after a Cameroon player was lying hurt on the field. Even though it was a 3-0 win, the scorelune may not have been as descriptive of the game 

 

[encaitar]

him opposite hazard would be fun

Assuming he started.  He’s losing minutes to Sancho and Jacob Bruun Larson right now.  Would like to see him beat those two out before moving on.  

I really would hate to see him waste away on a bench just to say he plays for a team like Chelsea.

 

[Sammy3469]

Assuming he started.  He’s losing minutes to Sancho and Jacob Bruun Larson right now.  Would like to see him beat those two out before moving on.  

I really would hate to see him waste away on a bench just to say he plays for a team like Chelsea.

It doesn’t sound like he would sit though.  I guess they are expecting a transfer ban this summer and are looking for youth that can start for outside attacking since Willian and Pedro are north of 30 now.  

 

[encaitar]

It doesn’t sound like he would sit though.  I guess they are expecting a transfer ban this summer and are looking for youth that can start for outside attacking since Willian and Pedro are north of 30 now.  

That’s the speculation and I’m sure that’d be the plan, but I would hate to see it blow up in his face.  He hasn’t made the next step in Dortmund yet and I am uncomfortable in seeing him move on until he can prove himself to be a top 3-4 player on his current team.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Lots of prospects came out of the Dallas system.  I hope Pereja possibly leaving does not hurt their youth system.

https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/fc-dallas/fc-dallas-coach-oscar-pareja-reportedly-leaving-for-liga-mx-side-club-tijuana/

 

[NewlyRetired]

This sounds real bad for Miazga if Chelsea are not willing to help fix the problem in Nantes and get him to another team  :(

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https://twitter.com/usmntonly/status/1063992636539920387

 

[Ned]

This sounds real bad for Miazga if Chelsea are not willing to help fix the problem in Nantes and get him to another team  :(

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https://twitter.com/usmntonly/status/1063992636539920387

Any idea what happened?  

 

[The Z Machine]

The U17 girls got walloped by North Korea 3-0.

This puts the US in a very bad spot as the last game in the group stage is against Germany which already beat North Korea 4-1.  If the US lose to Germany they are very likely out at the group stage.

U17 girls? Damn, you must be retired...

 

[NewlyRetired]

Any idea what happened?  

from a far, the coach was changed, Miazga had a bad game for new coach, and has not dressed since.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Weston and Luca De La Torre have left camp before the Italy game.  Sounds like Weston has a hamstring injury.

 

[El Floppo]

Today's CP silly season stuff... Liverpool to unload fabinho to make room for CP

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Today's CP silly season stuff... Liverpool to unload fabinho to make room for CP

Pool also linked with Dembele. Seems an  awful steep price to pay for a guy to compete with Shaqiri for fourth attacker. 

 

[NewlyRetired]

Cherundolo on his time at the US camp

http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/united-states/660/blog/post/3702384/lucky-for-you-i-just-got-fired-steve-cherundolo-talks-coaching-us-player-pool-and-more 

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like our good friend Scuffed has given up

Here he presents his starting 11 for the game against Italy

https://twitter.com/zlebmada/status/1064222408490536960

 

[NewlyRetired]

Weston and Luca De La Torre have left camp before the Italy game.  Sounds like Weston has a hamstring injury.

for those keeping track this means we won't see Pulisic, Adams and Swag start together until some time in 2019 at the earliest.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Kenny Saief has left camp as well.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Reminder that the U20's need a draw tonight vs Honduras to advance to U20 Championship game against either Mexico or Panama.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Dortmund speaks out on the Pulisic rumors

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"We have known these rumors for many years. We plan at least until the end of the season with him. Pulisic will not leave BVB in winter." - Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc

 

[NewlyRetired]

Scuffed‏ @zlebmada

Mendez tells Ives: "I wouldn’t say I've closed the door (on Mexico), but I’m happy where I’m at right now."

 

[NewlyRetired]

Jeff Carlisle‏Verified account @JeffreyCarlisle

#usmnt manager Dave Sarachan said that Josh Sargent is in contention to play against Italy on Tuesday. He was back training with the group today having recovered from an ankle injury

 

[El Floppo]

While I'd love to see Adams...I also don't want him getting hurt or tired for playoffs.

 

[Ned]

While I'd love to see Adams...I also don't want him getting hurt or tired for playoffs.

They don't stand a chance against ATL anyway.

 

[Sammy3469]

While I'd love to see Adams...I also don't want him getting hurt or tired for playoffs.

I got my 2018 MLS Finals tickets :confetti:

 

[NewlyRetired]

Brian Sciaretta‏ @BrianSciaretta

Schalke announce that scans on #USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie show "no serious muscular damage" and that he will only be out of training for a few days

 

[El Floppo]

I got my 2018 MLS Finals tickets :confetti:

where is it?

nm... at ATL or RB

 

[NewlyRetired]

Lots of strong and varied opinions about Pulisic going to England from German, English and American fans plus many others.  Pulisic's dad gets hammered by a few posters.  This is a useful look at what fans around the world think of him but the general issue is the one we keep referring to and that is he is dribbling too much.

https://dd.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/9yij8a/pulisic_becoming_a_more_serious_target_now_for

 

[NewlyRetired]

Panama up 2-0 early in second half against Mexico.  Winner goes to the U20  final.

 

[El Floppo]

Panama up 2-0 early in second half against Mexico.  Winner goes to the U20  final.

you had me at mex losing.

 

[NewlyRetired]

you had me at mex losing.

2-1 now.  Mexico pressing like crazy.

I noticed Lleanez is playing for Mexico which is interesting since he is one of Mexico's best young players where as the US is missing their best players.

2-2 now.  

 

[NewlyRetired]

announcer just said no pk's.  if it remains level, goes straight to a coin flip.

 

[El Floppo]

2-1 now.  Mexico pressing like crazy.

I noticed Lleanez is playing for Mexico which is interesting since he is one of Mexico's best young players where as the US is missing there best players.

2-2 now.  

is that the kid mazda patted on the head?

 

[NewlyRetired]

is that the kid mazda patted on the head?

yes, he looks dynamite.  Like a young Almiron.

 

[NewlyRetired]

A couple of changes for US lineup tonight

https://twitter.com/ussoccer_ynt/status/1064670128380493824

 

[Sammy3469]

where is it?

nm... at ATL or RB

Perhaps you missed my inference

 

[El Floppo]

Perhaps you missed my inference

NO PERHAPS. DEFINITELY.

 

[El Floppo]

yes, he looks dynamite.  Like a young Almiron.

yeah... that's the kid I saw tear apart a senior team for mex.. maybe croatia? he's scary good.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Ends up 2-2.  Mexico advances on the fair play rule (Panana picked up a second half yellow card).

If the US advance to the final against Mexico, it should be a good game.  I don't think the US will be out matched here.   Mexico looked great when they were down by 2 but I think that was because Panama turtled.

As soon as Mexico tied it up, Panama woke up and created multiple good scoring opportunities and probably should have had the winner that went off the post very very late..

 

[El Floppo]

I knew I shouldn't have jinxed it.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I knew I shouldn't have jinxed it.

At least it makes for a more interesting game come Wednesday assuming the US can take care of business against Honduras tonight.

 

[El Floppo]

At least it makes for a more interesting game come Wednesday assuming the US can take care of business against Honduras tonight.

is the game streaming anywhere? I have to work late.

 

[NewlyRetired]

is the game streaming anywhere? I have to work late.

yes.  https://www.concacafgo.com/cu20c

You may have to sign up to use it (it is free and just takes a second)

 

[NewlyRetired]

well that was a slow half.

Honduras ceded almost all the possession to the US and the US struggled to break Honduras down.

Soto had the games best chance that he flubbed with a weak shot when a simple pass created a wide open net.

0-0

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

1-0 good guys.  Nice in stride finish from Akinola.