US Men's National Team (30 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

Miazga went the full 90 in a ginormous win for minnow Alves over Atletico Madrid.

People are raving over Miazga's performance today, which was said to be excellent playing against both Griezmann and Suarez.

 

[NewlyRetired]

  warms the heart

https://streamja.com/OBbnO

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

People are raving over Miazga's performance today, which was said to be excellent playing against both Griezmann and Suarez.

Matt?  Matt Miazga?  Against Luis Suarez.

The odds that string theory is right, and there's an infinite multiverse, just went way way up.

 

[gianmarco]

Weah starting for Lille.

Scally starting again.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Goal for Pefok

https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/1441797074547187712?s=20

 

[The Z Machine]

Miazga went the full 90 in a ginormous win for minnow Alves over Atletico Madrid.

I didn't watch, but Atleti didn't really do crap on offense so hopefully Miazga was instrumental in that.  

 

[TripItUp]

Aaronson starts again today.  He needs to stay healthy if we are going to be missing both Gio and Pulisic for all three games.

Pulisic is rumored to be out?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Pulisic is rumored to be out?

he had not yet dressed for Chelsea since the last window.   No rumor, just speculation.   

 

[NewlyRetired]

There is a caption to be had here if I was more creative

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAJCXUIVcAYnosB?format=jpg&name=large

 

[TripItUp]

Sargent didn't get a shot off today with Norwich...per Twitter had no service.

Could be a Jozy situation all over again.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Scally is playing right midfield in a 3-4-2-1 today.   He looks really versatile.   

When an 18 year old breaks into a top 5 league team, you hope for 800-1200 minutes across all competitions as a solid entry season.

By half time today, Scally has already played 585 minutes and it is still September!!  6 games at the full 90 and 45 so far today.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Concacaf power!  Weah to David for the opening goal

https://streamja.com/Q3b2q

 

[NewlyRetired]

Another full 90 for Scally. I think he has played every minute of every game in all comps. 

 

[El Floppo]

Sargent didn't get a shot off today with Norwich...per Twitter had no service.

Could be a Jozy situation all over again.

Jozy? Did Sarge get hurt?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Concacaf power!  Weah to David for the opening goal

https://streamja.com/Q3b2q

and again in second half.  This time Weah draws a PK and David scores from it.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Concacaf power!  Weah to David for the opening goal

https://streamja.com/Q3b2q

Weah also drew a penalty later that David converted. Timo’s secondary numbers (5 key passes, 6 of 9 in duels) were also impressive. And he was apparently also playing as one of two up top and not on the wing. 

 

[TripItUp]

Another full 90 for Scally. I think he has played every minute of every game in all comps. 

of all the US players on social media, Scally has to be near the top for social media hype.

 

[Ned]

Weah also drew a penalty later that David converted. Timo’s secondary numbers (5 key passes, 6 of 9 in duels) were also impressive. And he was apparently also playing as one of two up top and not on the wing. 

Also got bloodied up pretty good. 

 

[NewlyRetired]

Scally highlights.  Lots of "bull in a china shop" level play here but there is clay that can be molded at his age.

https://twitter.com/dis_possessed/status/1441852364412096512?s=20

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Gyasi bringing some filth tonight.  

 

[NewlyRetired]

Gyasi bringing some filth tonight.  

Might be the best goal he has ever scored.  holy hell

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1441931132933574657?s=20

 

[NewlyRetired]

Turner with a very odd looking pk save that help win the game for the Revs and three more points towards the Supporters Shield.

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1441926342707122176?s=20

 

[TripItUp]

Over/Under on Zardes goals next 3 games?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Weston was a late sub today (82nd minute) in a 3-2 win.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Dest with another start for Barca today

 

[NewlyRetired]

Nips and Zardes both with braces last night

 

[El Floppo]

Turner with a very odd looking pk save that help win the game for the Revs and three more points towards the Supporters Shield.

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1441926342707122176?s=20

Nice field.

 

[gianmarco]

Dest with another start for Barca today

And the assist on the second goal

 

[NewlyRetired]

Nice field.

looks like a different sport, doesn't it?   I am so old and jaded now that I am pretty sure I will die and not see the Revs in their own stadium.

 

[NewlyRetired]

And the assist on the second goal

nice one too

https://streamwo.com/YE8wt2X

 

[Desert_Power]

nice one too

https://streamwo.com/YE8wt2X

He fits in much better at left back for Barcelona IMO

 

[El Floppo]

And the assist on the second goal

nice one too

https://streamwo.com/YE8wt2X

I've been watching on my phone... didn't realize that was him- gorgeous pass.

the whole team has looked different today, with Dest along as well. They look like they care- pressing hard and high, getting numbers around the ball all over the field. Dest specifically is now making that late charging run in support and pushing hard to maintain team shape where he looked completely disinterested last week. Also like how he's going at players this game instead of just launching hopeful crosses in.

 

[El Floppo]

He fits in much better at left back for Barcelona IMO

what happened to Barca today? so far, it's like the Barca of old- working their collective asses off and getting numbers around the ball everywhere on the field and on both sides of the ball, and then moving the ball quickly. this season seems like they've been sleep walking up until this half. 

 

[Desert_Power]

what happened to Barca today? so far, it's like the Barca of old- working their collective asses off and getting numbers around the ball everywhere on the field and on both sides of the ball, and then moving the ball quickly. this season seems like they've been sleep walking up until this half. 

The cheap answer would be that Koeman is suspended, but I think it is more about Levante being really poor. Pretty horrid marking on of De Jong that Dest assist.

 

[El Floppo]

The cheap answer would be that Koeman is suspended, but I think it is more about Levante being really poor. Pretty horrid marking on of De Jong that Dest assist.

Levante haven't been good. 

But it's the energy and dedication from Barca that seems like the old days and not what they've shown this season.

 

[The Z Machine]

Levante haven't been good. 

But it's the energy and dedication from Barca that seems like the old days and not what they've shown this season.

I hope they get some of that lethargy back against better teams.

 

[El Floppo]

and there's the Jekyl Dest- going in half ### on the challenge, and gifting Levante a break that could/should've scored.

 

[gianmarco]

McKenzie finally gets the start for Genk.

 

[El Floppo]

Hoppe stays on the bench all 90 today, even needing goals.

Konrad starts on the bench today. At the half.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Miki Turner@turneresq

 @FS1 just reported that Schmetzer expects Jordan Morris to be in training with the @SoundersFC at the end of this week. #Sounders #MLS

 

[NewlyRetired]

Might be great timing for Weah to come into form

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FATSivCWEAEaNCN?format=png&name=900x900

 

[NewlyRetired]

oh my.  This is the group behind Adams, Weston, and Pulisic so this all but obliterates my fear of whether it could continue.

This is obviously bolstered by the surprises of Busio and Scally but still, wow.   

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US Soccer Men's Bot

@USSoccerMensBot

# of Minutes Played by u21 Players per Country From the Americas in Europe's Traditional Top 5 Leagues

US - 3,135

Brazil - 1,236

Canada - 1,040

Uruguay - 191

Colombia - 66

Argentina - 10

 

[NewlyRetired]

Some notes on Pepi (Zanotta is the technical director at FC Dallas)

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Steve Davis

@SteveDavis90

Andre Zanotta told us last week:

-Hopes Pepi stays w@FCDallas through '26 World Cup, but knows that's a high hurdle

-Feeling good about retaining Pepi through winter window, but knows good summer '22 offers incoming

-No formal offer yet received

-One BIG club was in VAN Sat

 

[McBokonon]

Busio starting - game is on Paramount + in about 15 minutes. 

 

[NewlyRetired]

Some notes on Pepi (Zanotta is the technical director at FC Dallas)

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Steve Davis

@SteveDavis90

Andre Zanotta told us last week:

-Hopes Pepi stays w@FCDallas through '26 World Cup, but knows that's a high hurdle

-Feeling good about retaining Pepi through winter window, but knows good summer '22 offers incoming

-No formal offer yet received

-One BIG club was in VAN Sat

Chris Smith

@CJSmith91

It's been reported that a "big club" was in Vancouver on Saturday to watch Ricardo Pepi.  I can confirm that club was Ajax and that they met with the player's representatives #USMNT #DTID #Ajax

 

[NewlyRetired]

17 year old keeper Gabriel Slonina has now started 3 games for the Fire and the reviews have been very good.

 

[Ned]

17 year old keeper Gabriel Slonina has now started 3 games for the Fire and the reviews have been very good.

I was just watching 2004's train yesterday.  The fact he's starting in goal for an MLS club just blows my mind.

 

[El Floppo]

Chris Smith

@CJSmith91

It's been reported that a "big club" was in Vancouver on Saturday to watch Ricardo Pepi.  I can confirm that club was Ajax and that they met with the player's representatives #USMNT #DTID #Ajax

I know they're "big"... and they seem awfully good at developing talent. but at this point, Eredivisie seems like a small league. Might be a nice spot for him to continue building goal-scoring acumen. I just feel snake-bit after Jozy. 

 

[NewlyRetired]

I know they're "big"... and they seem awfully good at developing talent. but at this point, Eredivisie seems like a small league. Might be a nice spot for him to continue building goal-scoring acumen. I just feel snake-bit after Jozy. 

Ajax does give him a high chances of being in the Champions League which could raise his profile and then he could make a bigger move in a few years when he is 21.  I like it in the way that I like what Aaronson is doing. 

It is not perfect but it is a step in the right direction I think as an 18 year old.

 

[Sammy3469]

I know they're "big"... and they seem awfully good at developing talent. but at this point, Eredivisie seems like a small league. Might be a nice spot for him to continue building goal-scoring acumen. I just feel snake-bit after Jozy. 

Frankly that's one of the two places I'd want him to end up (Dortmund being the other).  Effectively he needs coaching and reps in front of goal and those are two of the handful of places that you know will give an 18-19 year old close to carte blanche.