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USA National Soccer (M & W) Thread
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Heisman06
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Men. Friendly on the road fresh off their victory in Amsterdam. Germany's playing without a few key pieces but with their depth, does it really matter? Neuer being out is huge.
Karl Hungus
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Zieler would most likely start for us right now. Germany is at least 4-deep at keeper.
Heisman06
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No doubt but it's still a victory to avoid arguably the best goalkeeper in the world. Hope Solo would probably start for us at this point.
Karl Hungus
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I think we'd benefit from a mentally checked-out Neuer instead of a guy who wants to prove himself.
NML
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Weird. Maybe he's still got a knock? That was the story as to why he didn't make this roster.
Also, DEMARCUS BACK! @Travis7401 @OU11
We are so bad at left back that we are bringing in retired players lol
Also, DEMARCUS BACK! @Travis7401 @OU11
We are so bad at left back that we are bringing in retired players lol
NML
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Did some digging and it looks like he is still recovering from an injury so Stoke doesn't want him to push it. He's signing a new contract, so that's fair.
Danny Williams isn't on there either, and I believe it's also a club issue. I'm glad the Ibarra experiment is over, he's no bueno.
I am buying into Jordan Morris though. He's impressed me every time I've seen him. I bet Sounders are wishing they hadn't low balled him this winter now. He gon get paid.
Danny Williams isn't on there either, and I believe it's also a club issue. I'm glad the Ibarra experiment is over, he's no bueno.
I am buying into Jordan Morris though. He's impressed me every time I've seen him. I bet Sounders are wishing they hadn't low balled him this winter now. He gon get paid.
Soonerfan09
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Missed the first half, but I'm here for the second.
Carolina Blue
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Somebody pinch me.
BearDownUofA
Festizio
Fuck yes. What a great pair of wins.
silverwheels
PLAY LA BAMBA BABY
NML
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Tore his ACL back in like October. I know he's hoping to be back for preseason camp, but he's probably just now running.
Heisman06
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I'm getting tickets to the Semifinals in Atlanta so I'd appreciate it if they did.
Larry Fitzgerald
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Wal-Mart > IKEA.
Larry Fitzgerald
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Megan Rapinoe is the glue for this team. She keeps putting the ball on a tee for the strikers and forwards; they just can't finish. People doubt whether or not the US can win the World Cup without Hope Solo, but without Rapinoe they barely make the knockout rounds.
NML
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Building off what I said in the international thread, we did get a look at some prospects for the full national team, and probably a handful who will compete at the Olympics next summer. Quarterfinals appearance is solid, and if you look at that squad from 2007 when we did it last, you'll notice the individuals (while a lot of players flamed out already): Bradley and Jozy.
Also, considering the last four U20's, the results were: group stage, didn't qualify, group stage - this is a nice result too. Here's how I'd sort this crop...
Full NT members soon: Rubin, Hyndman
- These two are pretty easy, as they've both been capped already. Rubin in particular had a good tournament, even though in three of the five games, he didn't see much of the ball. Hyndman can really control a game. Could use 15 pounds doe.
Full NT members in a couple years: Steffan, CCV, Miazga, Zelalem
- This is a good size group for a U20 squad. Steffan had a phenomenal tournament and I'll stick my neck out a bit and say he's the Olympic keeper in front of Cropper and Horton (unless they use an overage player). He may even be the guy in qualifying. This whole crew probably makes the team in the fall. CCV is only 17, but he had a great tournament. Miazga is physically dominant and did a really good job staying aware and keeping his head on a swivel for a youngster, JAB should take notes. Could be better on the ball. Zelalem we've talked at length - just needs to get quicker on the ball.
NT pool players: Payne, Acosta, Arriola
- Think Zusi and Beckerman. Guys who will contribute at various levels over their career. Payne is pretty new to the U.S. pool so I'm not super familiar with him, but he showed really well at right back. Acosta played a somewhat new position at left back and was just okay. I preferred him at holding mid, but it'll be interesting to see where he ends up playing. Arriola has some nice skills on the wing and a great shot.
Fringe prospects: EPB, BJ4, Tall, Thompson
- EPB I did not see much of in qualifying or this tournament, but what I did see wasn't great. He's mostly on this list because of what I've heard. The two forwards both had decent showings, although both left the tournament with injuries. Thompson was delegated to the bench for most of the actual WC, but I really liked him in qualifying.
Pro's, but not NT quality: Moore, Delgado, Allen, Sonora, Requejo, Donovan, other two keepers
- It's fairly telling that the worst of this cycle's squad are players who have already contributed at the pro level. Wasn't impressed with any of these players over this tournament or qualifying.
Like I said, a good cycle. A handful of players will contribute at the full NT level, and that's really what it's all about. Could see quite a few of these players as part of the Olympic squad, which is a pretty below average group. Qualifying is in October.
Also, considering the last four U20's, the results were: group stage, didn't qualify, group stage - this is a nice result too. Here's how I'd sort this crop...
Full NT members soon: Rubin, Hyndman
- These two are pretty easy, as they've both been capped already. Rubin in particular had a good tournament, even though in three of the five games, he didn't see much of the ball. Hyndman can really control a game. Could use 15 pounds doe.
Full NT members in a couple years: Steffan, CCV, Miazga, Zelalem
- This is a good size group for a U20 squad. Steffan had a phenomenal tournament and I'll stick my neck out a bit and say he's the Olympic keeper in front of Cropper and Horton (unless they use an overage player). He may even be the guy in qualifying. This whole crew probably makes the team in the fall. CCV is only 17, but he had a great tournament. Miazga is physically dominant and did a really good job staying aware and keeping his head on a swivel for a youngster, JAB should take notes. Could be better on the ball. Zelalem we've talked at length - just needs to get quicker on the ball.
NT pool players: Payne, Acosta, Arriola
- Think Zusi and Beckerman. Guys who will contribute at various levels over their career. Payne is pretty new to the U.S. pool so I'm not super familiar with him, but he showed really well at right back. Acosta played a somewhat new position at left back and was just okay. I preferred him at holding mid, but it'll be interesting to see where he ends up playing. Arriola has some nice skills on the wing and a great shot.
Fringe prospects: EPB, BJ4, Tall, Thompson
- EPB I did not see much of in qualifying or this tournament, but what I did see wasn't great. He's mostly on this list because of what I've heard. The two forwards both had decent showings, although both left the tournament with injuries. Thompson was delegated to the bench for most of the actual WC, but I really liked him in qualifying.
Pro's, but not NT quality: Moore, Delgado, Allen, Sonora, Requejo, Donovan, other two keepers
- It's fairly telling that the worst of this cycle's squad are players who have already contributed at the pro level. Wasn't impressed with any of these players over this tournament or qualifying.
Like I said, a good cycle. A handful of players will contribute at the full NT level, and that's really what it's all about. Could see quite a few of these players as part of the Olympic squad, which is a pretty below average group. Qualifying is in October.
Larry Fitzgerald
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Nigeria was playing a bit rough there in the end, two yellows notwithstanding.
Karl Hungus
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So is Deuce going to be suspended for the Gold Cup?
Deuce is also the worst nickname. I'm going to rip the face off the next person who says "deuces" in front of me.
Karl Hungus
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Snorky's Shame
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making it kill itself is a long and arduous process, but the whiskey is doing my work for me now!