US v. China, April 10, 2014 in San Diego: Pre-, during, and post-game discussion

Well you know one guarantee for this match is that Van Hollebeke will start considering how much they've talked about her returning home.

 

Anyone have a guess as to what the starting line-up will be. It'll also be interesting to see which players will get the start? For instance, I'm assuming that S. Mewis and A-Rod would've probably been given a start if Sermanni was still coach, so if they're sitting on the bench could this be a sign of things to come? Also, if A-Rod does not start will we see Leroux or Press paired up with Wambach?

 

Good point. I can also see Leroux starting for the same reason.

 

Is this game streamed on line or just TV?

 

Thanks. Is this free just by going to the website or do you have to register, maybe pay. etc. etc.?

 

Unfortunately my internet feed is not going to be by an internet provider. So how do I bypass that and just go to live feed?
Is there a way?

 

How will your internet feed be?

Do you have a package that uses NBCSN at home?

 

No, I will be somewhere with just my laptop getting on the internet, but not having a clue as to what the provider is or any user names, passwords, etc.

 

No I meant do you pay for a cable or satellite package that includes NBCSN? It doesn't matter where you are connecting to the internet, if you get NBCSN at home, you can get it anywhere that has an internet connection.

 

I do not.

 

ah, okay. They yes you'll have to find something shady.

I use this one. It has lots of frustrating ads, but once you clear enough to go full screen it ignores them which is nice.

http://gofirstrowus.eu/

 

Might catch a link from Livestream or Justintv as it gets closer to match time.

 

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/woso-streams

 

My predicted line-up

..............Solo
Krieger-Sauerbrunn-Van Hollebeke-Cox
.................Lloyd
.......Rapinoe-Holiday
Leroux-Wambach-Press

 

If I were Tom Sermanni's ghost

......................Solo
Krieger-Sauerbrunn-Engen-Cox
....................Lloyd
...........Brian-Holiday
Rapinoe-Press-O'Reilly

 

What a great pass by Rapinoe.

 

I hope the next coach gives Morgan Brian a more attack-minded role. Her talents aren't necessarily being wasted at holding mid - you can see how nicely she sprays the ball around - but they certainly aren't being maximized to their potential.

I think she, Holiday and Lloyd could be an effective midfield trio. I think it could be even better if they rotated around during a game between offensive and defensive roles. They all offer different strengths, so it would keep opponents on their toes. Lloyd is a scoring threat, Holiday holds the ball the best under pressure, and Brian is perhaps the most likely to pick a killer pass to the forwards. If any of the three is designated as the holding midfielder and can't roam, those valuable attributes are squandered.

It's also possible the next coach will be more fond of a designated holding mid, and will incorporate players like Brooks, Johnston and Killion.

 

As long as she is too far away to slip the ball to the forwards they r really missing out.