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US Men's National Team (49 Viewers)

Dinsy Ejotuz said:
Is this typical for Reyna and Busio?  This is the first time I've seen them and both look great.
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Busio is having a horrible night shooting.  Reyna's level is what we saw in the first half.  The second he has not been as big an effect.

I think both going 90 minutes just a couple of days ago is catching up with them.

 
NewlyRetired said:
Busio is having a horrible night shooting.  Reyna's level is what we saw in the first half.  The second he has not been as big an effect.

I think both going 90 minutes just a couple of days ago is catching up with them.
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Eh.  I'm more interested in how easily they're making it look than the shot outcomes.  Reyna looks like everyone else is on a split-second tape delay and he's the only one seeing the game completely live.

 
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US loses 2-1 on a second period goal by Mexico.

I don't want to be too results oriented because the way the play in the tournament was encouraging.   However, you hate to see complete dominance in the first not be rewarded.

Both teams will be off to the WC in Brazil later this year.

 
Future USMNT‏ @FutureUsmnt 3m3 minutes ago

4 players from the US-U17s have been named to the Concacaf U17 Championship Team of the Tournament: Kobe Hernandez-Foster (LA Galaxy) Danny Leyva (Seattle) Gianluca Busio (Sporting KC) Gio Reyna (Dortmund)

 
NewlyRetired said:
Busio is having a horrible night shooting.  Reyna's level is what we saw in the first half.  The second he has not been as big an effect.

I think both going 90 minutes just a couple of days ago is catching up with them.
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I only watch the second half. The US started well and then just seem to have their legs go out from under them. Busio in particular look fried, couldn't hit a shot was missing his traps and passing as well.to be honest both teams had a lot of unforced errors relative to what I'd seen so far. But at least in the second half Mexico look the more composed and controlled side. And the two goals were set up really nicely for Mexico.that said, the US had plenty of chances even in the second half and extra time and just look tired with their final touch . So it's heartening at least

 
El Floppo said:
I only watch the second half. The US started well and then just seem to have their legs go out from under them. Busio in particular look fried, couldn't hit a shot was missing his traps and passing as well.to be honest both teams had a lot of unforced errors relative to what I'd seen so far. But at least in the second half Mexico look the more composed and controlled side. And the two goals were set up really nicely for Mexico.that said, the US had plenty of chances even in the second half and extra time and just look tired with their final touch . So it's heartening at least
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I wish you had a chance to see the first half.  I am not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best halves of soccer I have seen any US youth team play.  They sliced and diced Mexico at will.  It really should have been 3-1 at half at worst.

They had countless plays just like this one.

https://twitter.com/zlebmada/status/1129393163041423362

 
NewlyRetired said:
This was the first half goal not the OT goal.
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ah- thanks. didn't watch the link obviously. 

but it was the just subbed in RBs RB kid who got torched on the game-losing goal, right?

what I saw in the 2nd half and et... at their best, the US played really quickly and decisively, exposing the Mex defense with seeming ease through quick smart passes and runs.

but once the shot wasn't on (and it was on quite a bit) they seemed to lack some finesse around the box, which did look a bit like tired legs. and yeah- the tired legs made some of that quick, decisive play fall apart before it began with lots of missed passes or touches.

hopefully the unforced errors disappear, and the finesse is there. because- tbh, all of that feels like more same-old same-old for the US in terms of where they typically succeed and fail.

 
NewlyRetired said:
I wish you had a chance to see the first half.  I am not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best halves of soccer I have seen any US youth team play.  They sliced and diced Mexico at will.  It really should have been 3-1 at half at worst.

They had countless plays just like this one.

https://twitter.com/zlebmada/status/1129393163041423362
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nice work by the good guys, but that is some truly shambolic defending. overcommit on the ball to reyna, nobody near busio, nobody following reyna or busio on their runs.

mex clearly righted the ship at half-time. while they still got opened up by the US- it wasn't because of poor defending like that (granted- some of the US's 2nd half best attacks were as a result of mex being sloppy with unforced errors on the ball and gifting the US easy counters).

 
El Floppo said:
nice work by the good guys, but that is some truly shambolic defending. overcommit on the ball to reyna, nobody near busio, nobody following reyna or busio on their runs.
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A lot of the problems may have been Alvarez himself.  As gifted as he is on the ball, he doesn't move defensively.  The Mexican coach was really smart to sub him off at halftime.  The Mexican midfield had much better shape and pressure after this change.

 
Unless Qatar pull the funding almost entirely, I don't see this as a good development path for Weah.

USMNT Watch‏ @USMNT_Watch

"I just need to go back to PSG and hopefully I can fulfill everything that the coaches and the club needs from me. My ambition was always to be a player for PSG. I love the club and I have been there for four years -- why not make it more?" -Tim Weah on wanting to return to PSG

 
NewlyRetired said:
Unless Qatar pull the funding almost entirely, I don't see this as a good development path for Weah.

USMNT Watch‏ @USMNT_Watch

"I just need to go back to PSG and hopefully I can fulfill everything that the coaches and the club needs from me. My ambition was always to be a player for PSG. I love the club and I have been there for four years -- why not make it more?" -Tim Weah on wanting to return to PSG
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I took that comment as a carefully crafted cover-his-### and say-the-right things thing... aimed at the mother club but also at any suitors. If he stays, they'll probably loan him out again... not cracking the Celtic starting lineup or even get quality minutes under the new coach doesn't exactly lend hope that he'll now somehow break into the top players at PSG... unless- as you say- there's a big sell-off.

 
Tyler Adams back in the starting lineup today :)

Swag and Pulisic are also starting.  

RBL and Schalke games are meaningless but Dortmund still has an outside shot at the title.

 
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Arthur Kogan‏ @TheRealArturK

Excited to see Tyler Boyd represent the USA in the Gold Cup. He's a 24-year-old winger with 5 goals, 4 assists in 1157 minutes this season for Ankaragücü in the Turkish Super Lig, a very solid standard. That's not something we have a lot of in the pool.

 
I assume he gets the nod over Baird who has not shown much at all, if this is true

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Paul Tenorio‏Verified account @PaulTenorio

Expect Boyd to be on the #USMNT’s Gold Cup roster.

 
NewlyRetired said:
I assume he gets the nod over Baird who has not shown much at all, if this is true

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Paul Tenorio‏Verified account @PaulTenorio

Expect Boyd to be on the #USMNT’s Gold Cup roster.
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He's wiki-listed as 6'... So however he plays, at least nice to get a little size in there

 
Arthur Kogan‏ @TheRealArturK 29m29 minutes ago

THIS SEASON:

Christian Pulisic: 30 games, 7 goals, 6 assists, 1701 minutes. G/A every 131 minutes.

Willian: 55 games, 8 goals, 14 assists, 3514 minutes. G/A every 160 minutes.

Pedro: 51 games, 12 goals, 5 assists, 3028 minutes. G/A every 178 minutes.

 
NewlyRetired said:
Lots of info on Boyd here with some video clips

https://halfspaces.com/under-the-microscope-tyler-boyd/
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he's got some giddyup. that goal was really well taken, and the first clip blasting into space (with the ball through to him just slightly underhit) is promising. has the pace, a bit of size, aggression in front of goal, and some fight to his game. didn't see any combination play- but that could've been circumstantial to that game.

the guy that wrote that writes as if he's never played- but, very cool to see the clips and generate discussion. 

 
Ramsay Hunt Experience said:
<————- WONDO!!!!
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if you are going to break the record, might as well do it in style.  Amazing stuff.

It is even more amazing when you consider he didn't really even break through until like 26-27.

I read a stat that Zardes has a massive 50 goal lead on Wondo at the same age and there is no way in hell Zardes is ever going to come close to this record.

 
Loved that second one...such smart, quick reactions for an old guy. Also loved seeing his subtle adjustments moving in the box on the 1st and 4th goals...especially the latter. Also love having to remember that miss vs Belgium.

 
U20 WC starts this week.  I found the beginning tv schedule on Fox's web site

FIFA U-20 World Cup

Mexico vs. Italy – Thurs 5/23 (FS2) 12:00 PM

Poland vs. Colombia – Thurs 5/23 (FS2) 2:30 PM

Qatar vs. Nigeria – Fri 5/24 (FS2) 12:00 PM

Ukraine vs. USA – Fri 5/24 (FS1) 2:30 PM

Uruguay vs. Norway – Fri 5/24 (FS2) 2:30 PM

Portugal vs. Korea Republic – Sat 5/25 (FS2) 9:30 AM

France vs. Saudi Arabia – Sat 5/25 (FS2) 12:00 PM

Argentina vs. South Africa – Sat 5/25 (FS2) 2:30 PM

Mexico vs. Japan – Sun 5/26 (FS1) 9:30 AM

 
Here is the US first round schedule in case people want to set dvr's

US vs Ukraine May 24th 2:30pm ET FS1

US vs Nigeria May 27th 2:30pm ET FS1

US vs Qatar May 30th 2:30pm ET FS2

 
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NewlyRetired said:
NewlyRetired said:
The US has released the 40 man provisional roster for the Gold Cup.

https://twitter.com/HenryBushnell/status/1130481079247429633
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Bill Hamid and Kellyn Acosta are clearly not any where near Berhalter's plans for this cycle.   To not even make a 40 man roster is pretty telling.

You guys see any other names that are surprising to be left off a 40 man roster?
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Julian Green 

Bobby Wood

Shaq Moore

Jesse Gonzalez (I'm a fan)

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Brooks (injured)

Yedlin (injured)

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Really surprised to see Garza.

 
Ned said:
Julian Green 

Bobby Wood

Shaq Moore

Jesse Gonzalez (I'm a fan)

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Brooks (injured)

Yedlin (injured)

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Really surprised to see Garza.
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I really like Jesse Gonzalez too.  I am not a Guzan fan.

I was surprised to see Joe Gyau over Green.

I feel bad for Bobby but he had such a bad year and has been trending downward for a while now.  Still scary considering how weak the strikers are.

Garza's inclusion has to be a nod to the ever constant lack of LB's in the system.

Some one mentioned they would have rather seen EPB over Gonzo and I agree with that.

 
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