Soccer Thread 2018-2019 - Page 7

miami_fan · 06-28-2019, 05:35 PM

They have a ways to go reach some of the US men's basketball teams, but that is progress to gender equality.

Warhammer · 06-29-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

They have a ways to go reach some of the US men's basketball teams, but that is progress to gender equality.

This was exactly my sent8ment whenI made my comment to my kids, they’re up there with some of the USMNBT, and that is saying a lot.

MIJB#19 · 06-29-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

USUALLY

It's been explained that way, yes. A referee on dutch tv said (along these lines): It wasn't hand ball, but I can see why it was called and that was the right decision to make.

In volleyball we don't have these kind of debatable rules. Okay, there are some that aren't cut and dry, but usually the rules aren't confusing.

miami_fan · 06-29-2019, 06:29 PM

Request for all league officials:

Just in case this is not something that happens normally. Can you please go to every club during preseason and sit down with the goalkeepers and explain the rules for staying on the line during penalties? We don't need a five minute explanation before each kick.

Thanks!

PilotMan · 07-03-2019, 12:35 AM

Mexico has fought a hard working Haitian team, but they just got a gift with that.

miami_fan · 07-03-2019, 09:47 PM

Lovely movement by USMNT for that goal.

miami_fan · 07-07-2019, 01:23 PM

One final down. Two more to go

PilotMan · 07-07-2019, 09:52 PM

Can the US see this through tonight?

Galaril · 07-07-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

One final down. Two more to go

Two? I know the USMNT in the Gold Cup Final but what is the other one?

miami_fan · 07-07-2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

Two? I know the USMNT in the Gold Cup Final but what is the other one?

For me, it was Copa America.

Galaril · 07-07-2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

For me, it was Copa America.

Ah go it:-)

bhlloy · 07-07-2019, 11:03 PM

I know Altidore is more than just a poacher but you absolutely have to hit the target with that chance he had in the first half. Completely different game if he takes that chance.

PilotMan · 07-07-2019, 11:30 PM

Can't say they didn't have their chances.

RainMaker · 07-08-2019, 05:14 AM

Why is Bradley still playing on that team?

Warhammer · 07-08-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Why is Bradley still playing on that team?

He’s better than Trapp in international play?

Bisbo · 07-08-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Why is Bradley still playing on that team?

I'm not watching another USMNT game unless/until Bradley is cut. He is useless, unless you like backwards passes. Can't play D. Loses challenges. A total waste of space.

ISiddiqui · 07-08-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

He’s better than Trapp in international play?

Correct answer. Also Adams is injured (though he was experimented as a RB/DCM hybrid in pre GC friendlies - which wasn't actually used in the Gold Cup).

bob · 07-08-2019, 12:36 PM

https://twitter.com/GoldCup/status/1148082461651472385

Official GoldCup2019 Best XI

PilotMan · 07-08-2019, 01:33 PM

Yeah, Mckennie over Bradley was my thought too. I haven't been impressed with Bradley in years. He's an insanely hard worker, but gives the ball away much too often. I know it's a hard position, and thankless, but he just doesn't get it done. I can't see him in that role in another world cup and think it's a good thing.

ISiddiqui · 07-08-2019, 01:39 PM

McKennie was pretty bad in the final as well. The only goal came from his mark (Jona dos Santos), who had left McKennie behind like 15 yards ago.

Arles · 07-08-2019, 03:13 PM

I was pretty encouraged by the chances and the team looked like the better squad in the first half. You just can't miss 2-3 high level chances and beat a better team.

The good: Cannon, Miazga, Pulisic, Arriola - All these guys played well and are all under 24. That's very promising for this team. Cannon came out on fire and one of Mexico's best adjustments was to move Pizarro away from him in the second. Pulisic needed to finish better, but was great on the ball. Arriola was all over the field and made some big defensive plays. Miazga was steady - which is sight for sore eyes as a US center back.

The bad: McKennie, Altidore, Morris. McKennie was mostly at fault on the goal and just never could get going. But, he had built enough equity to get a pass. Altidore looked like a 70s Buick out there taking up space. I thought he was effective early on but missed his big chance. I think switching from the direct style really hurt his value in the 2nd. Morris was pretty much useless in a big potential role and was sloppy.

The ugly: Bradley - Had atleast three big giveaways and was beaten regularly. Maybe he is the best the US has at this spot - but that's a depressing thought.

In terms of coaching, I still don't understand why we switched from the direct style that was giving Mexico fits and went to a more possession/short pass attack that played right in their hands. I would have subbed in Zardes for Morris at half and kept playing longer balls off Zardes and Altidore. But having the team play short on goal kicks was painful to watch. The moment the ball hit Bradley or Ream, it seemed destined to go to Mexico.

JonInMiddleGA · 07-24-2020, 04:02 PM

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Me? I'm thinking that if he can maintain the status quo with the roster & the personalities mesh then he'll be okay. If not then it could be another short stay.

Atlanta United, Frank de Boer part ways

Well, I kinda got that one right I guess.

Personality clashes from the outset, key players exiting, consistent tactical confusion.

06-28-2019, 05:35 PM	#301
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	They have a ways to go reach some of the US men's basketball teams, but that is progress to gender equality. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

06-29-2019, 06:29 PM	#304
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Request for all league officials: Just in case this is not something that happens normally. Can you please go to every club during preseason and sit down with the goalkeepers and explain the rules for staying on the line during penalties? We don't need a five minute explanation before each kick. Thanks! __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

07-03-2019, 12:35 AM	#305
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Mexico has fought a hard working Haitian team, but they just got a gift with that. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-03-2019, 09:47 PM	#306
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Lovely movement by USMNT for that goal. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

07-07-2019, 01:23 PM	#307
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	One final down. Two more to go __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

07-07-2019, 09:52 PM	#308
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Can the US see this through tonight? __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-07-2019, 11:03 PM	#312
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	I know Altidore is more than just a poacher but you absolutely have to hit the target with that chance he had in the first half. Completely different game if he takes that chance.

07-07-2019, 11:30 PM	#313
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Can't say they didn't have their chances. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-08-2019, 05:14 AM	#314
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Why is Bradley still playing on that team?

07-08-2019, 12:36 PM	#318
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	https://twitter.com/GoldCup/status/1148082461651472385 Official GoldCup2019 Best XI Last edited by bob : 07-08-2019 at 12:39 PM.

07-08-2019, 01:33 PM	#319
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Yeah, Mckennie over Bradley was my thought too. I haven't been impressed with Bradley in years. He's an insanely hard worker, but gives the ball away much too often. I know it's a hard position, and thankless, but he just doesn't get it done. I can't see him in that role in another world cup and think it's a good thing. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

07-08-2019, 01:39 PM	#320
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	McKennie was pretty bad in the final as well. The only goal came from his mark (Jona dos Santos), who had left McKennie behind like 15 yards ago. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-08-2019, 03:13 PM	#321
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	I was pretty encouraged by the chances and the team looked like the better squad in the first half. You just can't miss 2-3 high level chances and beat a better team. The good: Cannon, Miazga, Pulisic, Arriola - All these guys played well and are all under 24. That's very promising for this team. Cannon came out on fire and one of Mexico's best adjustments was to move Pizarro away from him in the second. Pulisic needed to finish better, but was great on the ball. Arriola was all over the field and made some big defensive plays. Miazga was steady - which is sight for sore eyes as a US center back. The bad: McKennie, Altidore, Morris. McKennie was mostly at fault on the goal and just never could get going. But, he had built enough equity to get a pass. Altidore looked like a 70s Buick out there taking up space. I thought he was effective early on but missed his big chance. I think switching from the direct style really hurt his value in the 2nd. Morris was pretty much useless in a big potential role and was sloppy. The ugly: Bradley - Had atleast three big giveaways and was beaten regularly. Maybe he is the best the US has at this spot - but that's a depressing thought. In terms of coaching, I still don't understand why we switched from the direct style that was giving Mexico fits and went to a more possession/short pass attack that played right in their hands. I would have subbed in Zardes for Morris at half and kept playing longer balls off Zardes and Altidore. But having the team play short on goal kicks was painful to watch. The moment the ball hit Bradley or Ream, it seemed destined to go to Mexico. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com Last edited by Arles : 07-08-2019 at 03:16 PM.

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