platypotamus
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daoster said:
Especially Michael Bradley
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Especially Michael Bradley
I'm so happy about this. I was bitterly disappointed when they re-upped Bradley. It looked like he seemed to have lost the team. I hope this is the end of ever seeing Jonathan Bornstein at left back again. It also would be nice to see a midfield that didn't always include his son in the middle every single time. At least try a different pairing once in awhile. Hopefully, we'll see a healthy Holden where he belongs instead of being on the wing to accommodate Bradley's strategy of having nobody creative at CM. Now, to wait and see who gets the gig. Please don't screw this up, USSF. I'm not hopeful.
shoplifter said:
The relying on the same players bit is a bullshit accusation and always has been. Bob's been tremendous about cycling new players through camp and scouting everyone available in our pool and giving people chances. The fact that Freddy Adu started a game in the Gold Cup final against Mexico is proof enough that Bob's willing to try different things.
Where is this wealth of untapped talent for the USMNT that Bob neglected?
xbhaskarx said:
I just thought his team selection was poor in both the WC and the recent Gold Cup. His substitutions in the Confed Cup killed us. Same thing for the Gold Cup. I didn't like the choices Bob made on and off the field. I can't say how the players felt about Bob, but I imagine new blood at the helm will be anything but bad.
Sure the USMNT pool isn't the same as Germany or Argentina, but I don't think Bob adequately garnered all he could from our pool whether it be team choices or otherwise. If this new coach gets further power over the US Youth soccer system (as Klinsmann originally wanted), I think it'd be a great improvement.
Bob's tenure was too long; the USSF should have canned him after the World Cup. This took too long but better late than never.
in other news, Yeldell became Bayer Leverkusen's #1 keeper because Adler is out injured for a couple months. He has a chance to be a starting goalie in a UEFA CL game! David Yeldell!!
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Heretic said:
The best part of beating the USA in friendlies is that we also take your money$$$.
"I didn't like the choices Bob made on and off the field."
"I don't think Bob adequately garnered all he could from our pool whether it be team choices or otherwise."
Again, which players should have been in the pool that were not? And which players were not chosen as much as they should have been?
Specific names would be appreciated.
"I don't think Bob adequately garnered all he could from our pool whether it be team choices or otherwise."
Again, which players should have been in the pool that were not? And which players were not chosen as much as they should have been?
Specific names would be appreciated.
sazabirules
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Clydefrog said:
I'm excited for Yelldell. It is too bad he's only three years younger than Howard. Another goalie to look forward to is Quentin Westburg. He could be playing in Ligue 1. I think Evian's starting keeper is hurt.
What changes would you have made to the GC roster? The only defender I'd change is Chandler if he agreed to play and maybe choose a different LB. Who would you pick? Convey? Pearce? The Rogers is the one selection I was really angry about. What other forwards would you have picked?
sazabirules said:
Chandler was recovering from some minor injuries and his club didn't want him to go, given that he was completely off the radar before they gave him a chance, I'd much rather not have him at the Gold Cup rather than have him fall out of favor.
I agree about the Rogers selection, but he wasn't selected initially. Eddie Gaven refused the callup because he was having a kid. Now, Rogers still shouldn't be in the next dozen or so options, but he didn't play a single minute so it's not like it mattered.
Clydefrog said:
If your answers are inadequate we will second guess you and maybe even start up a fire Clydefrog campaign!
sazabirules
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xbhaskarx said:
I knew Chandler didn't accept due to those reasons. I was just saying he should have joined the squad if he didn't have those issues. I think we shot ourselves in the foot by losing to Panama, causing Bradley to play our starters in the 3rd group stage match and not giving them much rest. Cherundolo could have used a break.
There are some good stats about the team under BB on bigsoccer. Bradley used 111 players during his reign.
Welcome Jürgen Klinsmann. Let's see what he can do
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/07/Klinsmann-Named-Head-Coach-of-US-MNT.aspx
sazabirules
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That part is essential and it will help us in the future.
MaizeRage25
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Blablurn said:
You do realize our last coach was Bob Bradley, right?
sazabirules
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Blablurn said:
2nd place is the worst season ever? Lol you are butt hurt.
sazabirules
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alphaNoid said:
I guess when your club gets success by buying up the best players in the Bundesliga they always expect to win?
Gamecocks625
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I think a German is in here. I can smell him.
EDIT: I mean Blablurn, but holy crap Klinsmann it is!!!!
EDIT: I mean Blablurn, but holy crap Klinsmann it is!!!!
sazabirules
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Blablurn said:
You're just full of yourself.
Lol and 2nd place is all due to Heynckes?
Bayern fans are spending more time talking about the past when I'm surprised they aren't whining about the 3rd place season that just ended.
There are definitely questions about whether or not Klinsmann is the real deal...the biggest mark against him is that....he's been out of the coaching scene since the Bayern stint. If he was as good as some sectors of the US fan claim, then he'd be getting offers left and right.
And yes, while it has the cliche thing to say that Low was solely responsible for the success of Germany in 2006, I find that a very hard thing to swallow...
You're saying the head coach of a team had absolutely nothing to do with their success? No doubt Low played a part of it, but...it was Klinsmann who chose Low as an assistant and at the end of the day, it was Klinsmann who was manning the team.
And yes, while it has the cliche thing to say that Low was solely responsible for the success of Germany in 2006, I find that a very hard thing to swallow...
You're saying the head coach of a team had absolutely nothing to do with their success? No doubt Low played a part of it, but...it was Klinsmann who chose Low as an assistant and at the end of the day, it was Klinsmann who was manning the team.
sazabirules
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daoster said:
While he may not be the answer I just find it ridiculous that people are trying to discredit him for what he has done in the past. People would rather keep Bob Bradley still?
sazabirules
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ElTopo said:
If he does get good assistants than tactics won't be a problem. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do to our youth system.
shoplifter
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ElTopo said:
This is exactly what our program needs at the moment. I think it's a little easier politics-wise on the NT level to be honest.
Being that he favors attacking football, I feel if we move in that direction and are successful (win or lose, just being 'attractive' to watch) it will do a lot for the game here.
sazabirules
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shoplifter
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Subitai said:
I could totally see him coaching this cycle, then moving to a 'Director of Player Development' type role.
This move isn't about winning anything over the next three years. If we do, fantastic, but it's all about developing the program for 2018/2022. Anything extra that Jürgen can squeeze out of our existing player pool (or gems he finds in the rough) is a bonus.
TheOrangeKid007
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I don't honestly think there were many other choices. So I am fine with this.
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Congratulations guys.
timetokill
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A new era for USMNT. Let's hope it's a good one.
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