Post-match: Russia vs. USA 11/14 [R]

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by schrutebuck, Nov 14, 2012.

  1. schrutebuck

    schrutebuck Member+

    Jul 26, 2007
    Quite a match.
     
  2. neems

    neems Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Apr 14, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bradley is amazing.

    Russians fall down a lot.
     
  3. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Timmy Howard- MOTM. Again.

    Going to get more opportunities to be MOTM playing behind USA center backs. We need help in the middle of the line. Serious help.
     
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  4. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well the central defense is a mess. A complete and utter mess that has no resolution in sight right as the Hex is starting. If Bocanegra isn't healthy by February we are in DEEP trouble.
     
  5. twoolley

    twoolley Member+

    Jan 3, 2008
    don't want to overreact... but I really hope Goodson isn't our 3rd centerback going forward. Maybe 4th, but we'll see. I think Gonzalez might have him beat.
     
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  6. FakeFlopper

    FakeFlopper Member

    Jul 21, 2005
    Austin, Tx
    Doors are wide open for Gooch, Gonzo, John, Brooks etc... I hope they step up to the plate.
     
  7. schrutebuck

    schrutebuck Member+

    Jul 26, 2007
    Depending on how Donovan is feeling on a day-to-day basis, Bradley should be the first name on teamsheet. He should also be inscribing his name on the Honda trophy.
     
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  8. HouseHead78

    HouseHead78 Member+

    Oct 17, 2006
    Austin, TX
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Defense was bad, but also put in some bad situations by Williams going missing from the 6 spot all game. Russia had all kinds of freedom in front of our back four.

    Glad we got the tie, but that wasn't pretty. Seems like, against good competition, it's still either bunker or get torn up.
     
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  9. Parmigiano

    Parmigiano Member

    Jun 20, 2003
    Congrats, Mix. Instant quality.
     
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  10. neems

    neems Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Apr 14, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Goodson had one of the worst individual performances I've seen in a while. Sad face.
     
  11. koolvid

    koolvid Member+

    Jun 11, 2011
    USA
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I came everywhere at the end
     
  12. Elninho

    Elninho Member+

    Sacramento Republic FC
    United States
    Oct 30, 2000
    Sacramento, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I got the sense that most of our defensive players weren't mentally in the game. Two goals conceded from two absolute brainfarts: Williams on a free kick, Goodson pushing down a player when Howard already had the ball covered.
     
  13. INKRO

    INKRO Member+

    Jul 28, 2011
    Why didn't we call up Besler when we had the chance again?

    But yeah that defense was pretty bad all around.
     
  14. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Really a crime that Brooks wasn't on this squad, just to get a look. Personally, I think we are in trouble if Boca is healthy and our starting CB. He's not good enough.
     
  15. ChambersWI

    ChambersWI Member+

    Nov 10, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I don't think Cameron was bad at CB, but he and Goodson should never be a tandem again.

    not Fabian's best game as a defender either.

    All the young guys contributed to the tie.

    Jozy had a lot of bad moments, but I thought there were good moments as well.

    Herc and Jozy cannot play together in a 4-3-3

    When Jones runs out attack we are sloppy. When Mikey runs it, we look decent
     
  16. GiallorossiYank

    GiallorossiYank Member+

    Jan 20, 2011
    NJ/Roma/Napoli
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pumped for Mix. Fabian Johnson (some defensive woes) but him and Michael Bradley are world class.
     
  17. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think if you add Dempsey and Donovan into the original starting 11 and we look fairly good, except for the backline which is just a mess. I know I said that earlier but I just can't get over it.
     
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  18. FirstStar

    FirstStar Hustlin' for the USA

    Fulham Football Club
    Feb 1, 2005
    Time's Arrow
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Besler. How about Seb Hines? We really need some new solutions at CB.
     
  19. nobody

    nobody Member+

    Jun 20, 2000
    Great result really. A tie in Russia without Dempsey or Donovan. A courageous fight back after a horrible early mistake. Both goals very well taken. I'm in no mood to grumble right now. The roster we had available and the way that game started off, the late penalty... This tie feels almost like a win to me.
     
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  20. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    WE are in trouble if Boca IS healthy?
     
  21. neems

    neems Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Apr 14, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Can't tell if your joking or serious here.
     
  22. sakibomb523

    sakibomb523 Member+

    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Happy for Mix. This draw definitely hides the fact our defense is shaky
     
  23. onefineesq

    onefineesq Member+

    Sep 16, 2003
    Laurel, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MIGHT??? Oy vey.
     
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  24. vponce75

    vponce75 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 16, 2004
    SoCal
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Defense is a shambles and not going to lie a big concern for me in the Hex. Defon 4 critical.

    But good fight back. Wonderful goal from Bradley. Big congrats to Mix. Great fight back. Well done.
     
  25. elephantstone

    elephantstone Member

    Feb 12, 2001
    Harrisburg, PA
    Media narrative seems to be that we 'stole' a draw, but I don't see it. Russia's goals came from a comical free kick error and a PK. They swarmed us in the first 20' but conceded possession after that. Howard made some good saves but we're not talking Keller v Brazil here or anything. 2-2 seemed fair to me.
     
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