PBP: Canucks & Yanks: Canada v US U-23, 3/24 7pm est

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  1. FW__

    FW__ Member+

    Jun 23, 2006
    Chattanooga, TN
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    About to leave Chattanooga to drive over to Nashville. Any bars in Nashville people are going to be at before the game? Also, if we go to the first game can we leave the stadium and come back in, or are we stuck in if we go to the Cuba-Sallie match.
     
  2. Konut

    Konut Member+

    May 31, 2010
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    I agree almost all of this, except I'd start Villafaña instead of Valentin. Wasn't really impressed by him last game.
     
  3. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You'll probably be stuck inside. Generally, they don't allow re-entry at these types of events.
     
  4. bobunbury

    bobunbury Member

    Aug 16, 2004
    I am pretty sure that Bunbury gets the start in this one. He played well vs Cuba. He does need to put the ball in the net.
     
  5. Konut

    Konut Member+

    May 31, 2010
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Are you serious? He looked Ok, but honestly any MLS forward would have looked at least OK vs Cuba. Agudelo was miles better. The reason he came on at half time was because the game was already sealed up and Porter wanted to give his 3rd string forward a chance. He definitely didn't do anything to warrant a start over Boyd though.
     
  6. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood Member+

    Dec 23, 2003
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    FC Dallas
  7. StrikerX4

    StrikerX4 Member

    Jun 16, 2011
    Lawrence, NJ
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd be pretty disappointed if Teal started. He didn't look very sharp to me, so I can't agree with you on his Cuba performance. His touch is really poor. Canada is going to pack in tight, and Bunbury doesn't offer enough on the ball to break them down. Even when he is playing well, his strength is making sharp runs to get behind the defense, and that will be tough to do against a side that will likely sit extremely deep.

    Based on Boyd's reviews, I'd imagine his ability to win balls in the air and hold up play would make him better suited for this match.

    Any word on what happened with Agudelo's knee last game?
     
  8. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  9. JAV7

    JAV7 Member

    Jun 2, 2009
    California
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    S. Wiliams should get a shot on this one. I am confident that he can do as good a job as Sarkodie if not better.
     
  10. morange92

    morange92 Member+

    Jan 30, 2012
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    well that's annoying...

    tbh i would like to see bunbury get a goal during this tournament just for his psyche, but i think at this point he's the #3 forward on this roster. If the game becomes out of reach again like the last one, i wouldn't mind inserting him to see if we can get him to score and regain some confidence. I wouldn't mind inserting gyau somewhere in this match, even if it means having adu come off the bench (obviously nothing against freddy, i just think gyau's speed could cause a lot of problems for this canadian defense)
     
  11. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    That usually happens when you cause 2 penalties in a game right? :p
     
  12. JAV7

    JAV7 Member

    Jun 2, 2009
    California
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Its 3 games in in 5 days so Porter needs to utilized as many players as possible. So they can be prepare for the Semis.

    On Fowards for this game he can probably start Boyd then sub in Agudelo.
    Next game agaist El Salvador Start Bunbury ans Sub in Boyd. Then Agudelo will be fresh for the Semis.
     
  13. LiverAndPineapple

    May 7, 2008
    There's four full days off between the group stage and the semifinal. Rest won't be an issue for Agudelo, health will be. Frankly, if he is going to be Porter's go-to forward for the most important game, I wouldn't want him to go seven days without any game action.
     
  14. JAV7

    JAV7 Member

    Jun 2, 2009
    California
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You saying Agudelo is injured?
     
  15. LiverAndPineapple

    May 7, 2008
    He sat out practice yesterday with an apparent injury, some have speculated it's his knee.
     
  16. JAV7

    JAV7 Member

    Jun 2, 2009
    California
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In that case start Boyd sub in Bunbury and rest Agudelo for El Salvador.
     
  17. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqVZdMGeTY8"]Studio 90: U-23 MNT Set for Canada at CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying - YouTube[/ame]
     
  18. bobunbury

    bobunbury Member

    Aug 16, 2004
    It's a real shame about Agudelo's injury. He might out for the rest of the tournament. He is a tremendous talent that's needed on this squad. That said, I think Bunbury do a good job of stepping-in.

    Re: Bunbury's touch, we have to agree to disagree. Bunbury is a 1 touch passer and he is very good at it. If you are looking for a player with flair (see Agudelo). What Bunbury needs right now is a lay-up. Pardon the basketball reference.
     
  19. trophy case

    trophy case Member

    Feb 8, 2008
    new york
    He has a real chance tonight. He did well the last game and I think he will start tonight in place of Juan.
     
  20. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I love BS, you never know which direction things can go.
     
  21. LiverAndPineapple

    May 7, 2008
    If Agudelo can play against El Salvador, there is no way I'd sit him. Give him at least a half. That would be 8 days without any game action coming off an injury. But he may be out for the tournament.
     
  22. jclampit

    jclampit Member

    Apr 12, 2002
    Nice video above. Hope Teal scores against Canada. (And hope Juan's OK.)
     
  23. Lloyd Heilbrunn

    Lloyd Heilbrunn Member+

    Feb 11, 2002
    Jupiter, Fl.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And you bench the Captain based on what exactly?:rolleyes:
     
  24. morange92

    morange92 Member+

    Jan 30, 2012
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    to be honest, here's what i see are canada's two big issues: 1) lack of chemistry, mainly due to the fact that they waited until the week before the tournament to organize their roster, and 2) their technique on their shots is awful.

    Everytime they had a good opportunity they hit the ball 500 feet above goal. I think defensively they seem to be solid, and i think if they had a few months to prepare they would've looked much more organized, but their shot taking needs to improve. Hopefully they wait until after our game to work on that though
     
  25. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    based on playing a full game.
     

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