US Men's National Team (18 Viewers)

[El Floppo]

jesus was jesus poor.

busio too.

 

[El Floppo]

This lineup and formation has Berhalter written all over it. No way Busio should be out on the wing.

Long shouldn't be in period.

GGG the 4-4-2 guru? not following this

They aren't playing a 4-4-2.

It's been 3 in the MF with Busio on the right and Djorgie on the left.

some times... but other times it's a 4 man MF. watch their shape as Pan plays the ball from the back. clear 4 man block in the MF.. but yeah, 3 man too.

 

[gianmarco]

Sands the only guy playing well. Running his *** off too.

 

[El Floppo]

Sands the only guy playing well. Running his *** off too.

Agree.

Jones has been alright. Miles too..ish.

 

[The Z Machine]

Just tuning in now. Let's hope for a turnabout

 

[El Floppo]

and gjdorgje pushed off the ball like a rag doll to open the half.

 

[El Floppo]

Neal's hurt? who plays for Long if he's hurt?

 

[El Floppo]

good defensive play by Long too... I guess that's the way to end your US career if he's actually hurt.

 

[NewlyRetired]

The subs warming up for the US do not have the look of game breakers....we may need some luck to win this one.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Neal's hurt? who plays for Long if he's hurt?

Miazga

 

[Poke_4_Life]

Like the change to 4231. Let's see if it helps.

 

[El Floppo]

nice work by Cowell there

 

[NewlyRetired]

best move of the game for the US. Cade had to keep that down

 

[El Floppo]

wow what a save

 

[gianmarco]

best move of the game for the US. Cade had to keep that down

wow what a save

Yes and yes

 

[gianmarco]

best move of the game for the US. Cade had to keep that down

Although Vazquez should have tried to get a head on it instead.

 

[El Floppo]

best move of the game for the US. Cade had to keep that down

as did Vazquez (I know... not an easy play for him... but in the 6, just put it on frame)

 

[FreeBaGeL]

best move of the game for the US. Cade had to keep that down

Looked like he went high on purpose, kind of lifting it over the thigh of the defender. If he'd gone on the ground it would've had to be too far behind Vazquez to get around the defender's feet.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

Much better possession already this half.

 

[gianmarco]

Much better possession already this half.

Was just about to say that. I can't even tell what they changed, but shape so much better.

 

[TLEF316]

Miles really needs to be paired with a good passer. Because he is not. And when he tries, it leads to problems

 

[The Z Machine]

Panama unable to move the ball effectively through the middle of the field.

 

[need2know]

So I'm watching for the first time in a long time. Why are we not playing our best guys? Just curious

 

[El Floppo]

Like the change to 4231. Let's see if it helps.

Much better possession already this half.

Was just about to say that. I can't even tell what they changed, but shape so much better.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

@gianmarco the main thing I see is JF dropped back to 10. Looks like Sands and Busio are playing true 6 roles as well.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Vasquez having one to forget so far.

Sands picking the ball up and turning forward is working.

US is miles closer to the ball defensively. Assume that's the formation change, but not sure what.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

So I'm watching for the first time in a long time. Why are we not playing our best guys? Just curious

Traditinally the top players for the best teams in CONCACAF don't play in the Gold Cup. The reasons vary.

For our team I would say the stars have earned some rest and many are working on team changes of some type. It is also a nice chance to see how the next group of players are looking and who may be ready to step up if/when needed.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Enjoyed the clean play so far too. No chirping, no gamesmanship, no bad fouls.

 

[need2know]

That was almost a pretty goal

 

[NewlyRetired]

Much better half for the US so far. I hope something can turn into a goal. Yedlin has already played some good crosses.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Add Vasquez to the long list of players who did not take their chances as starters.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

So Morris to LW and Mahilovich to 10 with JF up top???

 

[NewlyRetired]

Roldan and Yedlin has done very well as subs so far.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Djordie has to find the game. He is not connecting enough with his forwards.

 

[TLEF316]

Seems like djordje just wants to pass it into the net. Take that shot bro

 

[TripItUp]

Yedlin, always delivers...not sure where the hate comes from but he's a gamer. Gonna end up with a crap ton of caps.

 

[gianmarco]

Jones has been solid, IMO.

 

[berndog]

wish this wasn’t true but Yedlin is big upgrade over Reynolds (tonight$

 

[gianmarco]

wish this wasn’t true but Yedlin is big upgrade over Reynolds (tonight$

Reynolds looked exhausted. And rightfully so.

 

[gianmarco]

It'll be interesting to see the xG for this, both by half as well as overall.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Yedlin, always delivers...not sure where the hate comes from but he's a gamer. Gonna end up with a crap ton of caps.

I've always been a fan. Can probably find 3 or 4 dozen posts throughout this threat of me defending him. Wish he could've combined the quality of crosses of this year with his outright speed and ability to push and get into good position to center of his younger days.

 

[Moe.]

This ref has been great

 

[NewlyRetired]

oh oh

 

[Moe.]

looks like a penalty for sure

 

[NewlyRetired]

whew

 

[The Z Machine]

Yedlin showed really low soccer IQ to pair with a his top end speed. His crosses were often overhit and he only got bailed out from poor positioning with his speed.

 

[gianmarco]

Looked like he was pushed and not even sure it hit his hand.

 

[Moe.]

Wait so that didn’t hit Mihailovic’s hand?

 

[The Big Donkey]

jeez, that was a bad set play.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Wait so that didn’t hit Mihailovic’s hand?

it was really hard to see. The ball didn't really change spin or direction so if it did hit, it was just a graze.