It was reported Nagbe turned down a call up to spend more time his with family. There were claims of 'relaxation' or whatever tendentious wording one might use. There was no further info on his family situation, so the rest is speculation designed to further an agenda. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016...rlington-nagbe-still-us-national-team-picture
No, Actually what happened was that Klinsmann didn't see him as starting material and Nagbe didn't want to sit on the bench. From there it was a question of whether it was better to go to Jan camp with a manager who didn't rate him or sit at home with family. Anyway, Nagbe will sell tickets for Earnie. I would never play him personally but I think you have to take public's interest into consideration, especially for a young soccer country like USA where there isn't much sophistication that goes into team selection. We are looking at 2026 at this stage. I don't see it happening in 2022.
And you know this for a fact...how? I see all kinds of rumors about different players and most cannot be substantiated. We do not, at least I don't, know what happened between any players and their coaches unless they are wearing a wire or a reliable someone on the inside reports this. Players are hurt by these types of rumors. It really is very negative on your part to state this in so "matter of fact" way.
SKC-SJE a very good game right now. came for TT, Yueill, and Lima. But its Wondo and Feilhaber who refuse to go quietly into the night.
I thought Lletget was pretty good for LA in the first half. They've been down a man since the 6th minute, but they've actually had a slight edge in possession, and Lletget has been a big part of controlling the ball in midfield. He also had the assist on the LA goal on a nice cross to Zlatan. Morris and Roldan have been disappointingly passive, like the whole Seattle team, considering they're playing against 10 men. Though Morris did have a good run to set up the Seattle goal. He should be looking to get in behind LA more often in the 2nd half.
Gutman's passing, especially in the final 3rd, looks really slick. So Cincy is the worst spot for him in the league. He would have been a great fit with Atlanta to replace Shea. Not a good weekend for the boys. Didn't help a couple usual flavors like Mueller and Toye weren't available. Some standouts were Robinson, Nagbe, Hollingshead, Altidore, Guzan, and Turner. Here's blog posts on a couple inspired by their play: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/2019/8/18/20810608/chalkboard-fc-dallas-montreal-impact-ryan-hollingshead https://sbisoccer.com/2019/08/matt-...ing-with-record-performance-against-red-bulls
Galaxy playing a B team against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup game tonight. I guess the only thread-relevant guys playing would be Cuello, Alvarez, and Corona. Halftime thoughts: I was going to say that Cuello was just straight up bad, but he did get the equalizer for the Galaxy on a well hit shot from 25 yards or so. Still struggled other than that, and looks to me like a mediocre MLS starter at best. Corona is looking pretty decent playing as a deeper-lying CM. He's been doing well breaking up Cruz Azul's possession and helping LA keep some of the ball. I don't think he's the sort of guy who would really raise the level of the USMNT, but he's one in the category of, "Well, if we're giving caps to guys like Mihailovic and Trapp, why not Corona?" Alvarez looked better than when I saw him in the last Leagues Cup game. He's not giving away the ball as much (though he still went for the hero ball a couple times when it absolutely wasn't on), served in a great cross on FK that probably should have resulted in a goal, and while not strong defensively exactly (he needs to get "stuck in" more, to use an Anglicism), he has been putting in the work tracking back and getting some pressure to the ball.
Totally different logic. Corona is 29 years old and he is what he is. He isn't going to become something he's currently not. But Mihalovic is just 20. WAY more upside potential he could further develop than Corona.
what did i miss that got Tim Parker planted to the bench?? dude should be starting. If Im Nashville im picking up the white courtesy phone and making that trade now.
Lima starting at rb for SJ vs. Lafc tonite. Yueil also starting. TT not in 18. Probably resting after packed schedule. Annnnndddd……..Lima puts in a vicious tackle at 2'. No foul as Atuesta nurses is toes in a drama worthy of a Shakespearean treatment.