USMNT Rising

[LIuconn]

https://www.ussoccer.com/rising

There's nothing new here for those that pay attention, but it's good to see the program start promoting the next wave as we turn to 2022.

The videos are really well-done

 

[ZooCougar]

That’s amusing that they claim Yedlin is a product of the Sounders Academy.

 

[ZooCougar]

Anyone see Pulisic go off against Liverpool in the second half yesterday?

 

[Palatine]

Pulisic sat the first half.

 

[meyers7]

Hmmm, not really rising. Kellyn Acosta goes from Western Conf leading FC Dallas to lowly Colorado Rapids.


FC Dallas trades U.S.'s Acosta to Colorado

 

[outlaw]

Pulisic looked boss against the Reds, it was fun to watch even as a LFC guy. I'm hoping he the extra effort was to send Kloppo a message to come and get him

 

[ZooCougar]

Pulisic looked boss against the Reds, it was fun to watch even as a LFC guy. I'm hoping he the extra effort was to send Kloppo a message to come and get him

I still think that’s a lateral move.

When he goes, he needs to go bigger.

Real Madrid Transfer News: Christian Pulisic Inquiry Made Amid Chelsea Rumours

 

[ZooCougar]

Klopp warns U.S. not to pile pressure on Pulisic

 

[ZooCougar]

Hmmm, not really rising. Kellyn Acosta goes from Western Conf leading FC Dallas to lowly Colorado Rapids.


FC Dallas trades U.S.'s Acosta to Colorado

I never understood what people see in this player. He sulked last year as Dallas either blocked his move to Europe or there was no interest from Europe.

I think he was shoehorned onto the USMNT by MLS pressures.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Klopp warns U.S. not to pile pressure on Pulisic

Bingo, and now is not needs to nor should "go bigger." In the interim, time for Pulisic to continue enhancing skills, physical strength, etc. and increasingly prove himself game in and game out.

"Don't put too much pressure on the boy, hopefully you can have a few more of them and then play very successful soccer in the future. If Belgium and Iceland can go to a World Cup then so can the USA. I think he'll be fine." - Jurgen Klopp

Side note: In the Liverpool friendly scrimmage, that was a questionable penalty when Pulisic ran into the defender. However, it was good to see Pulisic's quality play, grabbing the ball from Goetz, and putting it in the net. Kudos to Goetz acknowledging Christian's playing in front of his home fans.

 

[ZooCougar]

Bingo, and now is not needs to nor should "go bigger." In the interim, time for Pulisic to continue enhancing skills, physical strength, etc. and increasingly prove himself game in and game out.

"Don't put too much pressure on the boy, hopefully you can have a few more of them and then play very successful soccer in the future. If Belgium and Iceland can go to a World Cup then so can the USA. I think he'll be fine." - Jurgen Klopp

Side note: In the Liverpool friendly scrimmage, that was a questionable penalty when Pulisic ran into the defender. However, it was good to see Pulisic's quality play, grabbing the ball from Goetz, and putting it in the net. Kudos to Goetz acknowledging Christian's playing in front of his home fans.

His teammates love him too. Reus wants him to stay forever. This kid will provide a roadmap for young Americans abroad. It will be awhile before we find another as good as Pulisic but at least he is providing a better example.

 

[meyers7]

Side note: In the Liverpool friendly scrimmage, that was a questionable penalty when Pulisic ran into the defender. However, it was good to see Pulisic's quality play, grabbing the ball from Goetz, and putting it in the net. Kudos to Goetz acknowledging Christian's playing in front of his home fans.

No, that was not at all a questionable penalty. That was rock solid. You don't get much more obvious than that.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

No, that was not at all a questionable penalty. That was rock solid. You don't get much more obvious than that.

My impression was Pulisic ran directly into the defender. I'm no fan of Liverpool and hope for the best with Pulisic, but maybe the ref viewed it as a trip. Didn't think so, but wasn't at the game.

 

[LIuconn]

I think he was shoehorned onto the USMNT by MLS pressures.

Probably this. He hasn't been overly impressive to me, but what do I know

 

[meyers7]

My impression was Pulisic ran directly into the defender. I'm no fan of Liverpool and hope for the best with Pulisic, but maybe the ref viewed it as a trip. Didn't think so, but wasn't at the game.

No, not a trip, the defender was beaten and blocked Pulisic's path.

On the replay slo-mo at 2:28 it's pretty easy to see the defender stepping over to block the path. Easy call.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

No, not a trip, the defender was beaten and blocked Pulisic's path.

Very soft call. Dortmund fan, eh? Gave you an out with a possible trip, but Pulisic ran into the defender. We'll just agree to disagree.

 

[meyers7]

Very soft call. Dortmund fan, eh? Gave you an out with a possible trip, but Pulisic ran into the defender. We'll just agree to disagree.

No problem, I have reality and the actual call (not to mention years of making calls like that) on my side. Disagree away. One would have to be a very Liverpool homer not to see a foul there.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

One would have to be a very Liverpool homer not to see a foul there.

Not even remotely a Liverpool homer, but am glad Pulisic didn't pull a ronaldo, neymar, et al drop-and-roll impersonation after your soft call. Harden up mate!

 

[meyers7]

Not even remotely a Liverpool homer, but am glad Pulisic didn't pull a ronaldo, neymar, et al drop-and-roll impersonation after your soft call. Harden up mate!

Did you even see the game???

In other news, water is wet.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Did you even see the game???

Absolutely, live along with analyzing a few separate videos, different angles, etc. Soft call mate, albeit good for our home boy.

AARP, or girls U-5 soft ref?

 

[meyers7]

Absolutely, live along with analyzing a few separate videos, different angles, etc. Soft call mate, albeit good for our home boy.

Well I guess then it's a good thing you don't ref. Cause you're clueless.

 

[ZooCougar]

Vermes raves about Sporting KC's teenage standout Gianluca Busio after win

This kid could be promising. 4th youngest player ever to start in MLS at 16.

 

[ZooCougar]

Oh no. Bruce Arena won’t like this. He’s not a real American.

 

[ZooCougar]

 

[LIuconn]

Very cool to see. Know he's hurt right now but Sancho is eating his lunch at Dortmund.

I think we're due for a new USMNT Rising. Gregg Berghalter - the coach who never won anything gets appointed by his brother to coach USMNT

 

[ZooCougar]

Very cool to see. Know he's hurt right now but Sancho is eating his lunch at Dortmund.

I think we're due for a new USMNT Rising. Gregg Berghalter - the coach who never won anything gets appointed by his brother to coach USMNT

Pulisic seems to get all the minutes in CL and if he is healthy he gets subbed in for the League games. Issue this year is Sancho and staying healthy.

He’s also balking on signing a new contract so that would signal that he wants his options open transfer wise since the lack of a new contract will drive his transfer fee down a bit.

Chelsea allegedly made an official offer.

 

[ZooCougar]

Pulisic officially signs with Chelsea. Loaned back to BVB for the remainder of the season.

 

[meyers7]

Pulisic officially signs with Chelsea. Loaned back to BVB for the remainder of the season.

Ugh, I hate hating Americans.

 

[ZooCougar]

Ugh, I hate hating Americans.

This move scares me. Chelsea has quite a few young talents that don’t get off the bench or don’t even make the team sheet.

BVB is the clear winner here. He didn’t want a new contract with them and they still got a huge pile of money for the sale.

I would just point out to all of the people who think pay to play is the answer, Pennsylvania Classics would be getting about 700k in solidarity payments for this sale if the USSF allowed it to happen.

 

[meyers7]

This move scares me. Chelsea has quite a few young talents that don’t get off the bench or don’t even make the team sheet.

Well hopefully for Pulisic, Hazard moves on.

BVB is the clear winner here. He didn’t want a new contract with them and they still got a huge pile of money for the sale.

And they get to keep/use him for the rest of the season on loan.

I would just point out to all of the people who think pay to play is the answer, Pennsylvania Classics would be getting about 700k in solidarity payments for this sale if the USSF allowed it to happen.

That would be nice. Help a lot of teams.