USWNT v New Zealand, August 3, 2016, pre/pbp/post

Discussion in 'USA Women: News and Analysis' started by Semblance17, Aug 1, 2016.

  1. ATLfirefan

    ATLfirefan Member

    Atlanta United
    United States
    Jul 8, 2005
    Norcross, GA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Would have preferred a goal or two more, but NZL have a better defense than people would expect. All in all, I thought we looked very good, but still need to do better penetrating defenses and not just crossing balls in.
     
  2. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    I think what u learned about France is dont make silly fouls 30 yards in cause they can score off free kicks.
     
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  3. jackiesdad

    jackiesdad Member

    Apr 13, 2008
    What could be more American than that?
     
  4. BlitzSpiele

    BlitzSpiele Member

    Sep 7, 2007
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  5. exref

    exref Member

    Aug 1, 2009
    Louisville, KY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Any word on Mallory Pugh's injury? Hope it is not serious.
    That said, I would still go with Dunn vs. France. Majri looked very dangerous on the left side.
     
  6. y-lee-coyote

    y-lee-coyote Member+

    Dec 4, 2012
    Club:
    --other--
    SMDH

    Wish she would act like she had at least a little class...
     
  7. exref

    exref Member

    Aug 1, 2009
    Louisville, KY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Apparently she is incapable of doing so (or actually has no class :eek:). This is the same Hope Solo we have known and loved since her tantrum after Ryan played Scurry in the Beijing Olympics. Personally, I was all on board with WHO's recommendation that the Olympic Games be moved because of the zika virus. Thank goodness it is winter and the mosquitos are not as prevalent.
     
  8. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Pugh is day to day with ankle sprain.
     
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  9. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders


    The good side of not having a really weak team in ur group. Everyone in Group G can play the game.
     
  10. Glove Stinks

    Glove Stinks Member+

    Jan 20, 2014
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Id say Morgans goal qualified as penetrating. Great one touch ball movement and the seas parted
     
  11. Roger Allaway

    Roger Allaway Member+

    Apr 22, 2009
    Warminster, Pa.
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is the secret of Hope's greatness as a goalkeeper that she has seven fingers on one hand?
     
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  12. exref

    exref Member

    Aug 1, 2009
    Louisville, KY
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sad to hear about Laudehr's injury. She is always amazing to watch.
     
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  13. lil_one

    lil_one Member+

    Nov 26, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  14. BlueCrimson

    BlueCrimson Member+

    North Carolina Courage
    United States
    Nov 21, 2012
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Club:
    Sydney FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wrong tournament. Ryan benched Hope in the 2007 WC. Pia was the coach in 2008 and Hope played every minute.
     
  15. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
  16. BlueCrimson

    BlueCrimson Member+

    North Carolina Courage
    United States
    Nov 21, 2012
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Club:
    Sydney FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    True. While New Zealand did get quite physical with the US in this game, it wasn't nearly as bad as what Zimbabwe was doing to Germany
     
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  17. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
  18. Dundalk24

    Dundalk24 Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    PA/OH
    Move on Landon. What's done is done.
     
  19. BrooklynSoccer

    BrooklynSoccer Member+

    Jan 22, 2008

    • so dramatic.
      calm down girl.
     
  20. lil_one

    lil_one Member+

    Nov 26, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm a little surprised how much discussion the boo's on Solo are getting both here and in the press since during the match it seemed everyone was taking it all in the nature of "good fun." Even Solo herself didn't seem too bothered. Were Solo's comments/tweets tasteless? Yes absolutely, and it contributed to the scaremongering that the media was already doing. However, in the grand scheme of "things Solo has said/done", its not even a blip on the radar for me. We already knew that "diplomatic" and Solo do not belong in the same sentence together.

    And on the other side, the boos and Zika chants from the Brazilians are not a big deal, imo; its soccer, and heckling, especially towards the opponent's goalkeeper, is part-and-parcel of attending a soccer game. I mean, did anyone seriously think a Brazilian crowd would be cheering for the US?

    Moving on...Brian, Heath, and Sauerbrunn were the standouts for me. Long was a bit of a weak point with some giveaways, but she improved in the 2nd half. We had some errors in positioning, and I think we'll have to see a quicker tempo to the game to breakdown France, but a solid start to the tournament overall. Considering some of the New Zealand tackles, I'm also thankful we came out of the game without any serious injury although I guess no one is sure how serious Pugh's ankle injury is.
     
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  21. jackdoggy

    jackdoggy Member+

    May 16, 2014
    Big D
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I just watched the Match again (for the third time) and this got under my skin. You are right on Brook.

    For me, it was not the booing, boo anyone, anytime, anywhere.
    It was the 'ZIKA" with every goal kick. Few questions for the Brazilians.
    • Are you proud of the Zika virus?
    • Are you actively wanting the virus to spread?
    • Do you wish that one particular individual (hmmm) would suddenly contract the virus?
    • Can we expect similar outbursts throughout the tournament such as "ankle sprain" or "torn ACL" directed at participants?
    Words have meaning, actions have meaning.
    We might have learned a lot about the Host Nation in one of the first events of these Olympic Games.
     
  22. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
  23. jackiesdad

    jackiesdad Member

    Apr 13, 2008
    I'm sorry; I must have missed what you're talking about. Would you please point out to me where she used the word "Brazil" in any of her posts?
     
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  24. kernel_thai

    kernel_thai Member+

    Oct 24, 2012
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Canada up 2-0 already
     
  25. Cliveworshipper

    Cliveworshipper Member+

    Dec 3, 2006

    Post of the day.
     

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