Recent Content by edcrocker

Thanks. I think your interpretation of the rules is the most reasonable. For one thing, as you said, that is usually what professional soccer...

Thanks for the post. Here is part of what it says on page 37 of the Regulations...

Thanks for the comment. Let’s say that, prior to the US's match tonight against Canada, Twila Kilgore were to get an explicit ruling from...

The US played well against Colombia. They created many good goal-scoring opportunities and scored three. They also played with intensity and were...

BostonRed, thanks for posting that. Congratulations to Cat! We're all pulling for you. You're a credit to US Soccer. As most of us know, Cat is...

In terms of tomorrow’s starting line-up, the US should aim for preparing both for the 2024 Olympics and for the 2027 World Cup. Although the...

That's wrong. The US hasn't won the Olympics in women's soccer since 2012. Thanks for the comment. Would you start Jenna Nighswonger at left back...

Here is the line-up I’d like to see Twila Kilgore start for the US tomorrow against Colombia:...

L'orange, thanks for the thoughtful comment. My knowing that penalty kick shootouts test players' ability to deal with pressure and are dramatic...

Hi Reccossu. Here is a link to a thread from Bigsoccer.com's Refereeing Forum on the change that FIFA is apparently considering making to the...

Thanks for the post. But my question would be: what line-up should the US start against Sweden? That DeMelo does not have significant experience...

I agree that, in this tournament, Vlatko should have subbed more than he has. But that is not important as far as what line-up and formation he...

Thanks for the post. I appreciate it. So, as I understand it, this is line-up you would start against Sweden:...

Do you think Vlatko should start Kristie Mewis against Sweden? And if so, what do you think the overall starting line-up should be against Sweden?...

I’m hesitant to say that the formation that Vlatko has tended to have the US play is a 4-3-3, because, when you say 4-3-3, many people get the...