The U.S. U-15 Program (2017/18 thread)

SUDano · Apr 30, 2019

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I think there are too many overreactions here. I thought Mexico got the tactics great. They completely out-coached us. They did an excellent job of pressing. It was as if there were double the amount of Mexican players on the field. Our players had no space to play. If you can't play out of the back, which we couldn't, you have to have an outlet to play it long to, and then combine with the attackers.

When you are using a false nine as your striker, you better be able to bring the ball out of the back instead of play kick and chase. We couldn't do it today with this group of players. Mexico outplayed us, but I don't think they were so much more talented as opposed to tactically they were a lot better in this game.

The 2002's won this tournament, yet they were outplayed most games. Results do not matter. What matters is the talent in the age group. This age group does possess a good deal of talent. A number of the important players in the age group (Toure, Reynolds, Sasaki) were missing. Some previously lesser known players showed well (L. Torres, Hot, Cortez, Cordova, Oliva).

I think this age group will have a very dynamic attacking group, and there appears to be a lot better options in central midfield once they move Craig inside to defensive midfield. I think a Craig-Hot pairing has good potential in CM. The fullback positions were problematic in this tournament, but some of the main candidates were missing. I think the options at that position look to be at an acceptable level, although nowhere as good as 2002 and 2003.

CB was a problem in this tournament, but I think Leone, Morales, Martinez ('05) with players such as Cortez, Craig and Reynolds being able to play the position in a pinch isn't too bad for now. Goalkeeper isn't going to be what the previous U-17 cycle is, but Slonina should be a good enough starter, and some depth will be found. Thats one position we rarely struggle for depth. If there's one position to worry about, CF depth. Outside of Toure, I'm not sure there are any good options. The fact that we were employing a false nine should tell you what USSF thinks of the other options.
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I agree. We were naive and didn't do the intangibles to win a game.
They had a #9 who took an easy goal well. We made things hard for ourselves. #2 was a fluke and #3 was a breakaway where Rotundo even outhought himself. Kinda a stupid play to just kick it forward when our players were all over the place. Mexico deserved to win, they were a good side, But they didn't outplay us off the pitch. They were bigger and stronger and had 3 easy goals and put them away. We had one cleared off the line. I just like our first touch on these players and general skill. It can be a good group going forward if it works on its weaknesses, team tactics, finds a forward or two, works on its physicality. I personally thought Craig was poor at RB. Would like to see him at DM or CB. And a slow, weak tricky playmaker playing outside back or wide forward. Torres was wasted out wide.

Jack0503 · May 1, 2019

They boys play England tomorrow at 10am est

ChuckMe92 · May 2, 2019

The US U15s beat England in PK shootout after it ended 1-1 in regulation. Apparently Hot had both the goal in regulation and the clinching PK. Starting lineup was: Alguera; Cortez, Leza, Martinez, Craig; Yohannes, Hot, Perez; Koleosho, Oliva, Cordova.

Jack0503 · May 2, 2019

Play Norway at 5am on Saturday

ckajMonet · May 2, 2019

Jack0503 said: ↑

Play Norway at 5am on Saturday
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Are we still in the tournament or is this a consolation game

Jack0503 · May 3, 2019

Consolation bracket

Dave Marino-Nachison · May 3, 2019

Sorry if these have already been posted.

Mexico game:

Slovenia game:

Jack0503 · May 4, 2019

Hearing the boys won 2-1 against Norway, goals were scored by Evan Rotundo and Austin brummet

SUDano · May 4, 2019

Jack0503 said: ↑

Hearing the boys won 2-1 against Norway, goals were scored by Evan Rotundo and Austin brummet
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If we don't see it did it really happen?

ChuckMe92 · May 4, 2019

Lineup vs. Norway: Alguera; Cortez, Leone, Martinez, Tanton; Rodriguez, Rotundo, Torres; Cisneros, Brummett, Oliva

Lookingforleftbacks · May 4, 2019

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Befuddled · Jul 2, 2019

Word is out that there may be a CONCACAF U15 team being put together. Can anyone confirm and do we think it will be the same team as Italy, since no camps have occurred since then?

TarHeels17 · Jul 2, 2019

Befuddled said: ↑

Word is out that there may be a CONCACAF U15 team being put together. Can anyone confirm and do we think it will be the same team as Italy, since no camps have occurred since then?
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It'd make sense. If the U17 Concacaf championships are still a thing, they'd happen in about a month.

TheFalseNine · Jul 3, 2019

Looks like we need a new U-15 thread. Is a new cycle starting soon? Is now a good time to start up a new thread?

TarHeels17 · Jul 3, 2019

TheFalseNine said: ↑

Looks like we need a new U-15 thread. Is a new cycle starting soon? Is now a good time to start up a new thread?
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Not yet, right? Let the current U13s maintain their anonymity a little while longer.

TheFalseNine · Jul 3, 2019

Befuddled said: ↑

Word is out that there may be a CONCACAF U15 team being put together. Can anyone confirm and do we think it will be the same team as Italy, since no camps have occurred since then?
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Just did some quick and dirty Googling. Looks like the CONCACAF U-15 Championship is a quadrennial tournament and the next one won’t be held until 2021.

Balerion · Jul 5, 2019

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Just did some quick and dirty Googling. Looks like the CONCACAF U-15 Championship is a quadrennial tournament and the next one won’t be held until 2021.
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A quadrennial U15 tournament? That’s hilarious.

Anyone have a line on any guys who will be U12s in 2021 who might be able to play up???

TheFalseNine · Jul 5, 2019

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A quadrennial U15 tournament? That’s hilarious.

Anyone have a line on any guys who will be U12s in 2021 who might be able to play up???
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Hey, I just started a new 2019-2020 thread for the U-15s because it looks like CONCACAF is having a Championship next month. I'm thinking the Wikipedia page was incorrect about the quadrennial thing.