PBP: United States @ England; 11/15; 3:00 ET

Discussion in 'USA Men' started by AutoPenalti, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. Runhard

    Runhard Member+

    Barcelona
    United States
    Jul 5, 2018
    That was my hope with this line-up. I do think these guys have talent but this performance makes you start to wonder. They play in some of the top leagues in the world yet when they get together look like a pub team.
     
  2. thedukeofsoccer

    thedukeofsoccer Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    Wussconsin
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Those are false equivalencies. Sargent has definitely deserved better. Weah may have, and his attacking competition is as daunting as it gets in the world.
     
  3. gunnerfan7

    gunnerfan7 Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Jul 22, 2012
    Santa Cruz, California
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    QFT. Every goddamn time.
     
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  4. tartare

    tartare Member

    Feb 8, 2007
    When the NFL runs your soccer league, yes.
     
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  5. punintended_13

    punintended_13 Member+

    Atlanta United
    Mar 22, 2010
    Atlanta, GA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Biggest winners of the first half: England, Josh Sargent and Tyler Adams.
     
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  6. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    The rest of Concacaf wouldn't do any better here.
     
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  7. glennaldo_sf

    glennaldo_sf Member+

    Houston Dynamo, Penang FC, Al Duhail
    United States
    Nov 25, 2004
    Doha, Qatar
    Club:
    FL Fart Vang Hedmark
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Where are Joe Gaetjens, Alexi Lalas and Thomas Dooley when you need them?
     
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  8. taylor

    taylor Member+

    Jun 9, 2000
    Fav team: FC CARL ZEISS JENA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    Sadly I can't watch. Really appreciate insightful commentary.
     
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  9. neems

    neems Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Apr 14, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We need to learn how to identify captains. This is two in a row whose performances are contradicting the designation.
     
  10. FanOfFutbol

    FanOfFutbol Member+

    The Mickey Mouse Club or The breakfast Club
    May 4, 2002
    Limbo
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    We have a defense that can't defend, a midfield that can't pass and forwards that can't control the ball or finish along with many other weaknesses and no strengths.

    Is it any wonder we are losing to England?

    The US is showing a real lack of soccer intelligence and ability starting with the horrendous coaching decisions and winding through the players and probably extending through the equipment managers.

    The total lack of direction means that US Men's soccer has gone from an average soccer nation all the way down to a doormat that is content to have any other national side walk all over us and not even put up any real resistance. The US has become the international soccer equivalent of the Washington Generals, only on the field to make the other teams look good.
     
  11. Master O

    Master O Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    US Soccer is an embarrassment. Why do we put up with this shit?
     
  12. Deep Wilcox

    Deep Wilcox BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 5, 2007
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Im not sure Mexico couldn't at least look like they belong...
     
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  13. gunnerfan7

    gunnerfan7 Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Jul 22, 2012
    Santa Cruz, California
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Piss off.
     
  14. TimB4Last

    TimB4Last Member+

    May 5, 2006
    Dystopia
    If that's the case, you might want to put me on ignore until game's end.
     
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  15. Pl@ymaker

    Pl@ymaker Member+

    Feb 8, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Weah as a winger is absurd. This team needs a real coach.
     
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  16. neems

    neems Member+

    Liverpool FC
    United States
    Apr 14, 2009
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Criminal mismanagement of this program and all of the hard earned money fans spend. There is no sugar coating this stuff. Maybe Dan Flynn got out while he still could.
     
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  17. comoesa

    comoesa Member+

    Aug 13, 2010
    Christen Press's armpit
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This team needs someone in midfield to direct traffic. Guys are don't move off the ball properly naturally for some reason so we need a master string puller.

    Trapp ain't it.
     
  18. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    McKennie and Trapp/Green is too soft of a central midfield.

    Villafana doesn't belong.

    Miazga: maybe go with an in-form CB.

    Then there is the Wembley factor.
     
  19. thedukeofsoccer

    thedukeofsoccer Member+

    Jul 11, 2004
    Wussconsin
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Watch Sarachan make no changes at halftime, as per usual. Nothing to see here. Move along. We'd be wise to listen, but are gluttons for punishment.
     
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  20. DIMITAR BERBATOV!

    Aug 2, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How to kill yourself in 5 minutes:

    Take a shot of liquor every time the USA makes a backpass under minimal pressure.
     
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  21. An Unpaved Road

    An Unpaved Road Member+

    Mar 22, 2006
    Club:
    --other--
    I thought he was one of the few U.S. guys that actually looked up for it the first half. Smart passing and one excellent tackle that sent the U.S. on a break.
     
  22. dougtee

    dougtee Member+

    Feb 7, 2007
    miazga brooks and yedlin all have had disappointing campaigns and villafana claerly doesnt belong. put that with a soft midfielder like trapp and who knows what like green and you have a formula for what we just saw
     
  23. cleansheetbsc

    cleansheetbsc Member+

    Mar 17, 2004
    Club:
    --other--
    Jeez that was bad. My only thought right now is how did Trinidad not beat us worse than 2-1
     
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  24. tartare

    tartare Member

    Feb 8, 2007
    We should remember that this England is really good. I'd expect a Brazil type result, but the player selection is pretty bad. Trapp is a good possession midfielder, but he's simply not tough or quick enough for this level of play. Need Adams in there. Weah is invisible, but I'm not convinced it's him - I think it's the tactics.
     
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  25. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    This has to be the match Dave decides to go light in central midfield.
     

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