Generic soccer thread
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I haven’t been able to keep up, thanks for the updates
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I have faith that Pochettino is building something but our building out of the backfield was mentally sluggish. First goal was a pass with the outside of the right foot as he ranged left by Johnny Cardoza that bounced off the pressing player for a goal. The simple play was to pass back to keep or wingback and at least carry that with his left so he can shield with his body.
Hope its a learning moment.
Our back 4 wasnt good enough when it was veteran retreads every game under Berhalter so i like working with the youth. I am a little concerned that Miles Robinson isnt good enough.
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@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
I have faith that Pochettino is building something but our building out of the backfield was mentally sluggish. First goal was a pass with the outside of the right foot as he ranged left by Johnny Cardoza that bounced off the pressing player for a goal. The simple play was to pass back to keep or wingback and at least carry that with his left so he can shield with his body.
Hope its a learning moment.
Our back 4 wasnt good enough when it was veteran retreads every game under Berhalter so i like working with the youth. I am a little concerned that Miles Robinson isnt good enough.
Yea, that “own goal” was beyond reasonable explanation. A Mental breakdown. How he could come to that decision with the ball right in front of the goal I dunno.
I really haven’t decided on Miles Robinson yet. He’s supposed to be good, but I’m not sure we’ve seen that yet. He does not stand out.
The sad part is that Poch was supposed to breath some new life into the squad. Have we seen that happen? even with our star players? I’m not sure he has set us up with his style of play yet. Clock’s ticking. One year til the World Cup.
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Pretty exciting Nation’s league final today. Neighbors Spain v Portugal.
Lots of back forth, old guys with 40-year-old Ronaldo, young guys with 17-year-old Yamal, yellow cards, hard fouls, blistering goals, PKs and the works.
Well worth the watch.
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Well, if you like fast and furious goals, be sure to catch the US vs Switzerland.
A complete and total bitch slapping of a first half!
The junior high aged US squad was comically inept.
At some point it would be nice if we could actually try to win a game.
Poch is 5-5. That’s no bueno.
Anybody calling for his head yet? WTF is he doing?
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@rockchalkjayhawk he’s being the exact opposite of Berhalter
instead of grinding out games with retreads he is throwing the kids in the fire and letting them take a beating.I agree people are grumbly. Hope he and the federation are prepared for a firestorm. Nice to see Berhalter’s kid still got his nepotistic chance in the sun. In a nation of 350 million people, what are the chances his son is good enough on merit alone. I know the answer. Its fine, hes just as good as thousands of other kids who wont get that shot. Why not him?
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Yea, I think Poch is discovering that the talent pool drops off considerably for the US once the first 18 or so players aren’t on the roster.
This ain’t European football.
You can play em, but they have to perform and put some effort in. The defense was just standing around watching guys run by em.
Not looking forward to the Gold Cup.
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effort and passion is lacking throughout the entire American pay to play system. We shelter these kids from real competition, and we approach competition as a showcase for individual talent. That team was probably exponentially harder than teams many of them have faced on the pitch and it shouldnt be that way.
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Unfortunately, there are reasons why the best coaches and most talented players are seldom the ones that are our champions.
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Jack McGlynn looking like he may be something special.
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Also Diego Luna continues to show a different level of toughness
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@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
Jack McGlynn looking like he may be something special.
Hs growing on me. His first few appearances he seemed limited. He has a nice cross for sure.
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@rockchalkjayhawk said in Generic soccer thread:
@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
Jack McGlynn looking like he may be something special.
Hs growing on me. His first few appearances he seemed limited. He has a nice cross for sure.
I’m gonna guess Luna makes the WC roster as the energizer bunny sub.
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Oops, sleepy time posting…
I’m gonna guess Luna makes the WC roster as the energy sub…
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Wow, Diego Luna is on some kind of run right now.
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@BShark said in Generic soccer thread:
Wow, Diego Luna is on some kind of run right now.
Jesus, what a game!
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Poch getting it done without the regular attacking options.
Luna is a tough kid. He Mcglynn and de la Torre will all be there for WC.
Cade Cowell continues to struggle for club at Guadelajara. Looks like he will be on the outside looking in.
Nice to see Tyler Adams looking healthy and sharp.
Our CBs arent getting any younger or more talented. Im scared of a Ream, Zimmerman, Richards, Robinson rotation.
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@approxinfinity I’ve been catching the last few Gold Cup matches. I’d say this is a B/C type of squad for the US, but they have done well considering. This isn’t a high stakes even so it’s good to see what we have in some of these guys.
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@BShark yep but these are our A list CBs. Biggest weakness imo
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Well damn, lost to El Tri in the Gold Cup final today. Other than the very beautiful set piece goal we scored, it wasn’t exactly pretty today. Mostly dominated by a superior Mexican side. That was expected with the experience on each roster I suppose.
The more I watched some of the young guys over the last few weeks, the more I learned some of their strengths and weaknesses.
Luna: he’s feisty. He’s got some good skills. He seems a bit sloppy with the ball at times. I like him though. A good substitute.
Agyemang: I’ve seen enough of him. Forever. I see no skills at all. He seems slow as well.
Freese (gk): he seems acceptable. He had a few shaky moments, but grew in confidence as the Cup progressed. Made some nice saves.
Outside backs Freeman and Arfsten: Arfsten had a few nice shots on goal. He made some sweet moves on the wing while attacking. I expect a bit more athleticism out of Freeman given his pop’s pedigree. Neither was a defensive standout.
Our defense seemed vulnerable In general.
Credit to Richards for that brilliant free kick header for a goal. Nice.
Not a new guy, but … Tyler Adams: did he even play this tournament? Yes sadly is the answer. Invisible man until his nasty yellow card.
Berhalter: I was skeptical at first, but he truly has great crossing and free kick skills.
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Completely agree on Agyemang. AWFUL.
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I think the opposite about Freemans “pedigree”. “This kid who is lost on defense only made the team because of nepotism”
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@BShark i think awful is harsh for Agyemang. Hustle is there, hes just too large. I find myself wishing his bones were shorter so his feet could contact the ball where it needs to be contacted.
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@approxinfinity said in Generic soccer thread:
@BShark i think awful is harsh for Agyemang. Hustle is there, hes just too large. I find myself wishing his bones were shorter so his feet could contact the ball where it needs to be contacted.
Yea, he seems awkward for sure. Maybe has more straight line speed with those legs than the quickness needed in tight space.
I’ll have to read more about him. Saw something briefly about Poch being forced to play him for silly off field reasons.
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Btw freeman played 90 minutes and had 1 tackle.
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Have to go back and watch but i think the set piece that resulted in goal for mexico was a bs call against Luna.
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Luna, Richards and Freese are the biggest winners in this tournament i think, and maybe Arfsten. Richards would be WC no matter what, but vying for starter role. The other guys proved they belong.
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That sounds about right, @approxinfinity
