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USMNT Falling

Most of the European guys are back with their clubs. The MLS is pretty much wrapped by then, so it makes sense. Like it or not, the USMNT has to be sensitive to the needs of soccer clubs in the USA.
 
meyers7 said:
Berhalter names team for Friendly with El Salvador (12/9/20) (didn't even know they were playing this game??)

Pretty much MLS team. Good news, no Bradley, Altidore, Zardes.

GK - Bill Hamid, CJ Dos Santos, David Ochoa

DF - Aaron Long, Walker Zimmerman, Mark McKenzie, Sam Vines, Julan Araujo, Kyle Duncan, Marco Farfan, Mauricio Pineda

- Kellyn Acosta, Sebastian Lletget, Brendon Aaronson, Frankie Amaya, Cole Bassett

FW - Paul Arriola, Djordie Mihailovic, Aya Akinola, Efrain Alverez, Daryl Dike, Chris Mueller

Lot's of youngin's. 12 Un-capped.
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Frankie Amaya out - Covid positive test

Replaced by Andres Perea
 
meyers7 said:
Frankie Amaya out - Covid positive test

Replaced by Andres Perea
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They didn't cancel the game and quarantine the entire team for two weeks? What? Actually, this all seems quite reasonable.

His positive test came during U.S. Soccer’s camp arrival testing procedures. All of his pre-arrival tests were negative.......No other members of the delegation have tested positive at this time. As per protocol, he was not in contact with any other players or staff following his arrival, so there is minimal risk of additional exposure.

Looking forward to the game. Wednesday night versus El Salvador at 7:30.
 
They've added in Sebation Soto also. Not replacing anyone, just added.
 
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1-2 with Cuadrado and a flying scissor-like kick. Wow.
mckennie 1, Messi 0
 
Gotta say, Weston has done absolutely great leveling up this year. The expectations at Juve are completely different than Shalke, and he has shown really well. Dest has done well at Barca too. This is all really, really good.
 
Weston has picked up some more footskill. In the last USMNT game he was spinning on the ball, stepping over it, etc. much different style than what he’s used to at Schalke. And by all accounts Juve wants to sign him
 
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Mr. Conehead said:
I read through the article and generally agree with respect to the historical context and am hopeful for 2022 and 2026 like most.

www.espn.com

USMNT golden generation? Why Pulisic, Reyna & Co. are on course to make a run at 2022 World Cup

When it comes to World Cups, a healthy mix of age and youth often prevails. So where does the USMNT 2022 generation rate and what can we project?
www.espn.com www.espn.com

Then I watch this video again (and again) and want to punch a whole through my screen...

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Funny thing is that the players who made a name on that team, or in that game, got Euro contracts based off their play. I mean, Frankie Hejduk, come on!!!??!?! Some others. McBride was legit but some of the others had no business there. Another who was totally legit is O'Brien. I'd argue that a lot of the problems for the US have come from not having field generals like O'Brien and Reyna. Bradley was supposed to be that, especially since he had real success as a young player at Rome, but it just never happened for him.
 
Palatine said:
McKennie, Pulisic and Reyna all scored on the same day. The future is now.
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These guys are excelling on the biggest stage and it makes me wonder what they think when they come to USA camp and getting told what to do by a ham-and-egger.
 
Waquoit said:
These guys are excelling on the biggest stage and it makes me wonder what they think when they come to USA camp and getting told what to do by a ham-and-egger.
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I doubt that how they feel is affected by how well Berhalter played 15 years ago. Many of the top coaches in Europe also weren't stars. Fwiw, Berhalter did play 14 years in Europe, including a spell in the Bundesliga. Also made two U.S. World Cup rosters. Certainly was not a star but he does have an enormous amount of diverse playing experience.
 
stamfordhusky said:
I doubt that how they feel is affected by how well Berhalter played 15 years ago...
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I'm saying he's a ham-and-egger as a coach. It's sad how over his head he is.
 
GGG trying to force a system upon a group of top 6 league contributors. It's laughable
 
Well, I'm struggling to recall a less organized side than this El Salvador squad.

You could probably get 11 random guys from an LA park on any given Saturday to put up a better performance.

It's hard to enjoy.
 
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SubbaBub said:
Well, I'm struggling to recall a less organized side than this El Salvador squad...It's hard to enjoy.
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USMNT brass knew they were getting a team that hadn't seen each other in 11 months.
 
Glad to see guys with potential futures in Europe. If they get to play then a few 2026 roster hopefully got their start. The MLS guys are still mostly bench filler, and we are not strong at keeper( having nothing to do with this game).
 
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Antonee Robinson just played a big part in Fulham's result against Liverpool. He impressed the entire game, particularly during a run where Salah had him lined up and isolated but Robinson stopped him cold. It's great how these young guys in Europe are taking the decision process out of the evil MLS' hands.
 
Waquoit said:
Antonee Robinson just played a big part in Fulham's result against Liverpool. He impressed the entire game, particularly during a run where Salah had him lined up and isolated but Robinson stopped him cold. It's great how these young guys in Europe are taking the decision process out of the evil MLS' hands.
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I watched the game. Fulham deserved the W. The ref should have had the sense to review his calls and be consistent by not calling a PK, just as he did on Fabinho's tackle. I'm not even sure the ball on the free kick even touched the Fulham player's arm.
 
LIuconn said:
You don’t think Steffen is good?
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Haven't seen anyone who looks the part yet. Probably doesn't help that we haven't played (won) a serious game in 3 years.
 
upstater said:
The ref should have had the sense to review his calls and be consistent by not calling a PK, just as he did on Fabinho's tackle. I'm not even sure the ball on the free kick even touched the Fulham player's arm.
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Fabinho had the ball first and the Fulham guy raised his arms. Neither were particularly controversial unless you hate Liverpool.
 
Waquoit said:
Fabinho had the ball first and the Fulham guy raised his arms. Neither were particularly controversial unless you hate Liverpool.
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Uh-huh. That's why clear video evidence showed he didn't touch the ball, and raising your arms isn't illegal. The ball has to touch.

Let me ask you this: did you watch the game? Is anything I said inconsistent with what the game announcers said? Or the studio hosts? Or all we all Liverpool haters (BTW, I'm not a Liverpool hater at all. Not at all).
 
The studio guy called it handball, so what? You brought up the Fabinho red herring as a false equivalent.
 
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