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American Soccer |OT| Life, liberty and the pursuit of the beautiful game
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What else does Donovan have to do to get back on the team. Ffs
Well he can't get back on at this point barring an injury. Unless, for some insane reason, Klinsmann hasn't sent in the documents to FIFA yet or something like that.
What did JK say post game?
left side of the backline is still a concern. In the beginning all the attacks were coming from Chandler's side and his last 20 minutes or so were a disaster. I would still start him and Bedoya in the next game though. Jozy needs to find his scoring touch. Getting Aron more minutes would be great but I don't think he has a shot at starting unless someone is injured. JK is too enamored with Jozy's physical presence up front ,which is fine but I wish he makes more of the chances he gets.
left side of the backline is still a concern. In the beginning all the attacks were coming from Chandler's side and his last 20 minutes or so were a disaster. I would still start him and Bedoya in the next game though. Jozy needs to find his scoring touch. Getting Aron more minutes would be great but I don't think he has a shot at starting unless someone is injured. JK is too enamored with Jozy's physical presence up front ,which is fine but I wish he makes more of the chances he gets.
Facism
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we were fucking horrible and i'm surprised the win wasn't by a bigger margin. Yeh Terim is trying out a load of new players and we have some injuries, so no Arda, Semih Kaya, Mehmet Topal, Salih Ucan, Egemen, Tore etc.
Fucking Balta as centre-half. Horrible. He can't play there. He's too old, too slow and made of glass. Selcuk Inan is a midfielder with no vision that can barely pass forward, double ruined by the touch of Mancini. Always 50/50 if i watch a turkey international if he's playing. Glad to see Ozyakup get some playing time.
We're still lacking killer strikers. Mevlut doesn't really cut it. Burak Yilmaz only scores if someone passes a through ball perfectly to him. Everyone else is old, shit or wasted in their prime. To have a Nihat in this age would be a godsend.
I hope the US team sorts it's defensive partnering out. Just as horrid as the Turkey makeshift set-up. Good at blocking shit though. Will deffo be watching them and hoping they progress past the group stage
Fucking Balta as centre-half. Horrible. He can't play there. He's too old, too slow and made of glass. Selcuk Inan is a midfielder with no vision that can barely pass forward, double ruined by the touch of Mancini. Always 50/50 if i watch a turkey international if he's playing. Glad to see Ozyakup get some playing time.
We're still lacking killer strikers. Mevlut doesn't really cut it. Burak Yilmaz only scores if someone passes a through ball perfectly to him. Everyone else is old, shit or wasted in their prime. To have a Nihat in this age would be a godsend.
I hope the US team sorts it's defensive partnering out. Just as horrid as the Turkey makeshift set-up. Good at blocking shit though. Will deffo be watching them and hoping they progress past the group stage
we were fucking horrible and i'm surprised the win wasn't by a bigger margin. Yeh Terim is trying out a load of new players and we have some injuries, so no Arda, Semih Kaya, Mehmet Topal, Salih Ucan, Egemen, Tore etc.
Fucking Balta as centre-half. Horrible. He can't play there. He's too old, too slow and made of glass. Selcuk Inan is a midfielder with no vision that can barely pass forward, double ruined by the touch of Mancini. Always 50/50 if i watch a turkey international if he's playing. Glad to see Ozyakup get some playing time.
We're still lacking killer strikers. Mevlut doesn't really cut it. Burak Yilmaz only scores if someone passes a through ball perfectly to him. Everyone else is old, shit or wasted in their prime. To have a Nihat in this age would be a godsend.
I hope the US team sorts it's defensive partnering out. Just as horrid as the Turkey makeshift set-up. Good at blocking shit though. Will deffo be watching them and hoping they progress past the group stage
always astonished at the passion Turkish and Greek fans have. Having Turkey back in the WC would be great. I don't remember but was it a world cup or European championship team that was always winning it at the last minute?
making it to the Euros would be great for Turkey.
and yeah problem with the US backline is that they haven't played together. Chandler was exiled and Cameron was primarily used in the midfield during qualifying. Communication on the left side was a cause for concern today. Besler and Chandler need to get all the reps in practice together if they are starting in Brazil.
Facism
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Probably be an idea to send them away for a weekend romantic retreat so they get to know each other, lol. Give the keeper the sex tape so he knows their moves.
It was the Euros where we were dragging out the wins. Heart Attack material. By the Semis we were missing so many players through injury and suspension we had 3/4 players left on the bench for subs. South Korean World Cup we finished 3rd in spite of Hakan Sukur playing like he was bribed.
Beat Jurgen at fifa. I hear that's the real reason why Jk left him off
lastflowers
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Everyone remember if you entered this to fill out your bracket by clicking on your name. I didn't do that when I first entered...
I remember that run well. My dad was rooting for Turkey because they were a muslim nation in contention.
Went with the hail mary and chose our boys to win it all. Who knows... It could happen
In situations like this remember that you don't support a team that took 18 years to win a trophy and changed its logo to an Austrian energy drink!
You're welcome
Just rush it...
Filled this out bro. We putting any money down on this?
Cornballer
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The Shin Guardian breaking down some tactical problems that the US was having today:
- Positioning: Catastrophe Averted, 44′, USA 2 Turkey 1
- Positioning: Catastrophe Averted, 44′, USA 2 Turkey 1
Two things. Look at this amazing penalty. /sarcasm
http://gfycat.com/ActualScrawnyGyrfalcon
Also, our owner after that game. I don't blame him.
https://twitter.com/JSimmonsPDX/status/473317737151094784/photo/1
http://gfycat.com/ActualScrawnyGyrfalcon
Also, our owner after that game. I don't blame him.
https://twitter.com/JSimmonsPDX/status/473317737151094784/photo/1
The Chosen One
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I'm going to try to watch the replay of the Germany vs. Cameroon game to do some scouting.
ActStriker
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Germany 23-man final roster
edit: hold up, Giuseppe Rossi get left off Italy's final WC squad again?
edit: hold up, Giuseppe Rossi get left off Italy's final WC squad again?
lastflowers
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Cornballer
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Yeah, I saw that. We really need a very high quality CB. We also got rid of Futty. Sooooo... yeah. That'd be great if we got Lescott.
Broder Salsa
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Incredible assist by Adi. SIGN HIM PLEASE.
We agreed a fee with you, for a future possible transfer so seems pretty likely. His agent seemed pretty arrogant about it though, saying the MLS was a step back to maybe sometime soon take two steps forward again, so doubt he will want to stay for too long. Ståle Solbakken wants to get rid of him though and sees no future for him at the club at all.
Cornballer
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A couple ASN articles from tonight:
- 11 Quick Takes: What the Pundits Saw vs. Turkey
EDIT:
One more from the NYT:
- Jurgen Klinsmann Gambles on Michael Bradley’s Scoring Prowess for U.S. Soccer
- 11 Quick Takes: What the Pundits Saw vs. Turkey
- Fabian Johnson, Now a Right Back, Targets Success
EDIT:
One more from the NYT:
- Jurgen Klinsmann Gambles on Michael Bradley’s Scoring Prowess for U.S. Soccer
I know, they're pouring so much money into it that it's just not funny. I wish the Red Bulls had this much exposure.
Delicious Waffles
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Red Bulls should affiliate themselves with the Mets.
ActStriker
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But they're the Mets.
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