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  1. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Could Flo, Pepi, Haji and Sargent all make roster?.

    Even before the Dest injury I thought it would be a good idea for all four to be on the Copa roster. The Dest injury doesn't change...

    Apr 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM

  2. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Best 11 Right Now.

    I think we'll make a relatively small adjustment for Copa. Weston to RB Midfield of Reyna, Musah and Adams (Cardoso if Adams is...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 6:52 PM

  3. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    My view ahead of the WC was the same as it is now. We have enough good players to rotate in midfield. I was surprised and disappointed...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 6:11 PM

  4. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    Everything in due course. First we have to get over 2014. Then 2017-18. And after that we'll get to 2022.

    Apr 25, 2024 at 6:07 PM

  5. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    I suppose the above also comes under the penumbra of a "very limited role." My non-insider's take is that it is not fully appreciated...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 5:54 PM

  6. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Yanks abroad 2023-2024 thread.

    Tillman with 2 goals against Heerenveen.

    Apr 25, 2024 at 2:17 PM

  7. Maximum Optimal liked Bob Morocco's post in the thread Yanks abroad 2023-2024 thread.

    Over Balogun’s last 196 minutes he has 2 goals.

    Apr 25, 2024 at 1:23 PM

  8. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    For the record here are Dortmund's 7 matches in the runup to the WC: October 22 v Stuttgard: Reyna starts and scores a goal. Goes 66...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 1:11 PM

  9. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    Unlike others I make no claims about being there or having information from those who were there. But there is an open question as to...

    Apr 25, 2024 at 11:33 AM

  10. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    i'm not assuming anything about his intelligence...but i don't assume intelligent people are incapable of doing dumb thangs

    Apr 25, 2024 at 6:08 AM

  11. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    It is a possibility I'm happy to acknowledge.

    Apr 25, 2024 at 6:06 AM

  12. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    Sorry I wasn't there.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 10:06 PM

  13. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    cuz i started it...wanna fight?

    Apr 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM

  14. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    I have no problem saying Gio's pouting and refusing to take a fitness test were extremely problematic. But I also think telling a key...

    Apr 24, 2024 at 7:42 PM

  15. Maximum Optimal liked TimB4Last's post in the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    Not true - the sky is blue.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 7:39 PM

  16. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    There is only one Tyler Adams. Leader of men. Protector of widows and orphans.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 12:59 PM

  17. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    Tyler would probably kick the coach in the shins to prove his fitness. And everyone would exclaim about what a mensch he was.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 8:17 AM

  18. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    I agree. With respect to both Tyler and Gio. If Gio refused a fitness test that poor professionalism on his part. That's also a...

    Apr 24, 2024 at 8:15 AM

  19. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    True. Sometimes one poster says something and another poster responds with a point that is unrelated.

    Apr 24, 2024 at 8:15 AM

  20. Maximum Optimal replied to the thread Giovanni “Gio” Reyna national team discussion (from YA).

    no but i also wouldn't tell one of our most talented players that he is only slated to play a very limited role in the WC...i would...

    Apr 23, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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