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American Soccer |OT2| Party Like It's 1999.
- Thread starter Cystm
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If that went in :lol
Yea, Jozy with the header in like the 89th minute or whatever.
Cornballer
Member
Nice cross from Finley. Nice to see that after Vincent fluffed his last five crosses. Vincent has looked solid otherwise.
Really wish they'd try a 3-man midfield with Bradley-Nagbe and someone else. (D-mid for more difficult games or an a-mid for easier games.)
Really wish they'd try a 3-man midfield with Bradley-Nagbe and someone else. (D-mid for more difficult games or an a-mid for easier games.)
I liked what I saw from the kid. Gives me some.. what do you call that? Oh, right.. "optimism" for Chicago.
3 man for me would be Nagbe - MB - Nguyen. Nagbe was so hungry when he came on. Start the fucking guy already. Nguyen looked good too.
Edit: Bingham did well, too.
Cornballer
Member
Yeah, I'd be fine with Nguyen in there for a more offensive set or Cameron as a d-mid if you're going against someone tough. Put Altidore up top and two wingers (take your pick from Zardes, Morris, Finlay, Kiesewetter, Bedoya, etc...) with him.
The Chosen One
Member
What was with the pathetic crowd attendance at the game? It was embarrassing.
What's worse is that I actually tried getting tickets yesterday and the cheapest tickets were around the $50 range. If they knew the stands were going to be that empty, they should have been giving away tickets at $10-25 a pop. Or just flat out give away tickets for free to the local youth clubs. I'd like to have more USMNT team games in SoCal, but if we can't even fill a soccer specific stadium, then the games will continue to go to the east coast. [/rant]
As for the game itself, meh... I'm glad Nygen got some good playing time but I'd like to see Nagbe play more. Jermaine Jones was pretty much a waste of space. No reason he should be out there. Zardes showed tonight that he has a pretty low-ceiling. He has a good soccer mind and a strong work rate, but his touch continues to fail him. And at the age of 24, I don't see it getting much better.
And sorry, I'm not onboard the Jordan Morris hype-train. He just seems like a Jozy v1.5. He has strong upper body strength and a good nose for the goal, but his technique lags behind most international players his age. He also has a weak left-foot and is not really an imaginative player. Obviously he has potential since he just officially turned Pro 2 minutes ago. But again at 21, he's young but he's about 2-3 years behind and his formative years are just about over. He'll improve tactically but his technical foundation will be set.
I guess I have to wait another 4-5 years for the Christian Pulisics to come up through our system and then we'll really see the next generation of American players. Zardes, Yedlin, and Morris seem like stopgap transitional players in a weak talent pool. All three lean heavily toward "PhysicalityPower//Speed" rather than technical skill, touch, and creativity.
What's worse is that I actually tried getting tickets yesterday and the cheapest tickets were around the $50 range. If they knew the stands were going to be that empty, they should have been giving away tickets at $10-25 a pop. Or just flat out give away tickets for free to the local youth clubs. I'd like to have more USMNT team games in SoCal, but if we can't even fill a soccer specific stadium, then the games will continue to go to the east coast. [/rant]
As for the game itself, meh... I'm glad Nygen got some good playing time but I'd like to see Nagbe play more. Jermaine Jones was pretty much a waste of space. No reason he should be out there. Zardes showed tonight that he has a pretty low-ceiling. He has a good soccer mind and a strong work rate, but his touch continues to fail him. And at the age of 24, I don't see it getting much better.
And sorry, I'm not onboard the Jordan Morris hype-train. He just seems like a Jozy v1.5. He has strong upper body strength and a good nose for the goal, but his technique lags behind most international players his age. He also has a weak left-foot and is not really an imaginative player. Obviously he has potential since he just officially turned Pro 2 minutes ago. But again at 21, he's young but he's about 2-3 years behind and his formative years are just about over. He'll improve tactically but his technical foundation will be set.
I guess I have to wait another 4-5 years for the Christian Pulisics to come up through our system and then we'll really see the next generation of American players. Zardes, Yedlin, and Morris seem like stopgap transitional players in a weak talent pool. All three lean heavily toward "PhysicalityPower//Speed" rather than technical skill, touch, and creativity.
Gio is way too good for this world, if Toronto finally got their defense together this could be their year.
Dr Campino
Member
Yeah, he's starting the preseason pretty well. I'm very excited for this year.
smokeandmirrors
Banned
what in the
SKC kit reveal is official:
Showed a local ad during the Super Bowl:
https://www.facebook.com/SportingKC/videos/10153953385457042/
Showed a local ad during the Super Bowl:
https://www.facebook.com/SportingKC/videos/10153953385457042/
SKC and Crew are kit kings
Dr Campino
Member
Damn, that's a nice shirt.
VendettaRed07
Member
The stripes no longer being on the shoulders of every damn kit is a godsend
Happy adidas came to their senses and ended the madness
Happy adidas came to their senses and ended the madness
I just need a miracle Blazers run for the perfect trilogy.
I hadn't even thought about that. Wow, that's a major departure.
Delicious Waffles
Member
SKC's kit is glorious. I think I might have to purchase one of those.
Also, my Dad's friend's grandson's youth soccer team gets to walk out with the Red Bulls opening day. I'm very jealous. If he walks out with Dax, so help me.
Also, my Dad's friend's grandson's youth soccer team gets to walk out with the Red Bulls opening day. I'm very jealous. If he walks out with Dax, so help me.
outunderthestars
Banned
As a Timbers, Blue jays, Clemson Tigers, and Carolina Panthers fan, I had an amazing year, but only the Timbers made it all the way.
shoplifter
Member
Come on, son.
Pretty sure that's just a skateboard that he got at the all star game.
ActStriker
Member
The Revs new DP Xavier Kouassi tore his ACL/MCL yesterday. Out 6 months.
In preseason? Is made of paper or something?
Holy shit, you guys have the worst luck in the goddamned world.
ActStriker
Member
No, regular season. He was supposed to join in June after the Swiss League ends
Well, he's gonna be a few months late at the very least.
Where's the gif of the guy slowly putting a gun to his head? Cause that's me right now.
Fortunately we can still sign JJ. Unfortunately, he looked like dogshit during the USMNT friendlies and is going to be suspended for a chunk of time. If I'm Burns I sign JJ to a one year contract with a two year option.
Fortunately we can still sign JJ. Unfortunately, he looked like dogshit during the USMNT friendlies and is going to be suspended for a chunk of time. If I'm Burns I sign JJ to a one year contract with a two year option.
Dr Campino
Member
That's some awful luck right there, Revs fans.
He's trying to renegotiate his contract. A lot Crew fans are anxious. This is just kinda careless or potentially bait. Not really cool.
ActStriker
Member
Garber pls
Such is life...
I wonder if the Revs have any leeway in this contract or if it is set in stone?
Double PASS and its plan to change U.S. Soccer
The results will not be as quick or even as effective as in Germany or Belgium, but these guys will make a positive impact on the sport in this country.
The results will not be as quick or even as effective as in Germany or Belgium, but these guys will make a positive impact on the sport in this country.
ActStriker
Member
The contract is whatever. He's only 26, and really should only miss a couple months of it. Would be worth keeping.
I mean it's not like they're gonna fill up their DP slots anyway
True. I wonder if this means he will be traveling to New England much earlier then expected tho, I bet the Revs trainers/medical people would like to be working with him ASAP
Cornballer
Member
- Straus for SI: USMNT January Camp wrap: Winners, looking forward
Dr Campino
Member
That's hideous.