Brenden Aaronson at Union Berlin (olf Leeds)

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  1. run_it_out

    run_it_out Member+

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    Jun 19, 2018
    From the games I've seen this season, I really love what he's doing. I don't know if the Austrian BL is on par with MLS or not, but IMO opinion he will face some challenges there that he won't in MLS. First, it's a dogfight every week in the regular season. In MLS, you hit August, and some teams are out of it, it's hot, there is less to play for generally, and the stakes overall are lower. So, it is a more intense level of competition week-in week-out in Austria. Second, the pressure is higher. Salzburg cannot afford to slip up. Drop points, and you're getting overtaken by Vienna. Third, my impression is that even if the players there are less technical or physical, they are tactically sound. It just presents a different challenge. Anyway, I'm very optimistic. I hope he can parlay this sometime down the road into a serious move.
     
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  2. Sufjan Guzan

    Sufjan Guzan Member+

    Feb 13, 2016
    1) Aaronson's combo of vision and cross was IMO more difficult in the clip. He had multiple options and more defenders in the picture than Pulisic did

    2) Aaronson's instincts would be to make that cross most of the time. I still maintain Pulisic is more direct and more often than not dribbles down instead of combining with his teammates.

    3) Pulisic hasn't been playing like that for Chelsea. Just my opinion. Of course Pulisic is a very talented player. The general point is that this is a feature of Aaronson's game. The vision. The pass. The combination of technical and tactical skills.
     
  3. nobody

    nobody Member+

    Jun 20, 2000
    That was a more traditional straight across the goal cross from Pulisic for one, not the swerving ball from much further from the endline, which is what makes it a more difficult pass. Also, if you have to go find a play by our best player from several years back for a comparison, that just emphasizes that it was a very good ball.
     
  4. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
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    I have no idea. But, if the question is if Marsch is a better coach than Curtin, then my response would be...
    [​IMG]

    Even if RBS is a big fish in a small pond, I'm willing to bet that the level of competition within the club on a daily basis is higher than it is in Chester.
     
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  5. grandinquisitor28

    Feb 11, 2002
    Nevada
    This is one of those, "Holy small sample size, Batman," moments.

    Regardless, I think he's climbed into the top 4-5 of our winger options pretty easily, w/some coverage to central midfield added as well. I'm not sure how far his athleticism scales, but for now it looks good enough, especially when you add his ability to score from anywhere, and to throw dimes, and crosses around at pace like they're loose change at a fountain.
     
  6. eliwood

    eliwood Member+

    Jul 25, 2016
    He's not talking about Aaronson
     
  7. comoesa

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    Aug 13, 2010
    Christen Press's armpit
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    I want him in the bundesliga next season.
     
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  8. dougtee

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    Feb 7, 2007
    yeah sorry got kind of buried, but was talking about patson dakas valuation after his hat trick and how i thought based on how disappointing he has been on european stages he was going to be a better sale than buy
     
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  9. JUnionFan

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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Sep 30, 2020
    It's already been said but its pretty impressive how Aaronson just continues to grow constantly the meet the level he moves up to.

    What I like the most is all the new stuff he is learning and showing on the field. For example, in MLS he would constantly perform that turn into space when receiving the ball. He pretty much became known for it, and I assume it was easy for him. I haven't seen him do that move once at Salzburg - he has so little space and the game is so tight (and Salzburg plays so fast, he has no time) - yet he has adapted perfectly and is still effective in tight spaces and moving the ball and making the right pass.

    So yeah, good signs.
     
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  10. grandinquisitor28

    Feb 11, 2002
    Nevada
    Consider me corrected.
     
  11. eliwood

    eliwood Member+

    Jul 25, 2016
    He hasnt really had a break either so I'm pretty surprised that he's managed to stay so aggressive with his pressing
     
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  12. dspence2311

    dspence2311 Member+

    Oct 14, 2007
    Very active and sharp. Seems to inject energy into the attack. I look forward to seeing what he can do as he moves up the competition ladder.
     
  13. derek750

    derek750 Member+

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  14. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Vienna was the biggest club in the country prior to Red Bull taking over Salzburg right?
     
  15. BostonRed

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  16. BostonRed

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  17. JUnionFan

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    Sep 30, 2020
    1-0 Salzburg at HT from a scramble off a corner. Feels like the type of game where they give up the equalizer soon and then chase the win for the rest of the game TBH. Aaronson had some touches but not much else.

    The tightest, closest game Salzburg has played in recent weeks. Really interesting to see the better teams do a better job at denying RBS the transition opportunities they feast on, and once that happens all the vertical passes from RBS do is give the ball away.
     
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  18. Excellency

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    Nov 4, 2011
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    I'm getting a tackle game on FTF - anybody have the link to the Salzburg game?
     
  19. Dervos

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  20. JUnionFan

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    Sep 30, 2020
    Ok well I was a bit wrong lol, right at the start of 2H an Aaronson pass springs Daka who is fouled and draws a (questionable) red...
     
  21. BostonRed

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  22. derek750

    derek750 Member+

    Apr 16, 2007
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    RB Salzburg has also had two seemingly legitimate goals ruled out.

    Aaronson out in the 85th minute.
     
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  23. KenC

    KenC Member+

    Jun 11, 2003
    I think if you look below the "tackle game", you'll see a picture and link to the RBS game.
     
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  24. JUnionFan

    JUnionFan Member+

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Sep 30, 2020
    Aaronson subbed out.

    Choppy, messy game (for the teams I mean) overall. In 2H, I counted two drawn fouls by Aaronson, 3 shots - one needing a diving save from the goalie, and a great defensive effort pressing in the opponents box that won possession back.

    Not a bad game but nothing really pretty either. Even when up a man (and creating a couple of goal chances) RBS still looked off. Lots of misplaced passes, ignoring the open man and turning over possession.
     
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  25. AutoPenalti

    AutoPenalti Am I famous yet?

    Sep 26, 2011
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