Because he's the Robinson backup. He was playing Miles's role very well before he got injured and Miles stepped up and claimed it. He is well-suited to the high line.
I don't really see this stuff as a good match. Does South Korea play all that much like Iran? I don't think so. Does Denmark play like England? Maybe a little closer. I do think the Wales/Scotland match is pretty good because both teams seem to have the same approach: Defensive organization with a talisman or 2 that they hope to produce magic. With Iran, I feel like much of the AFC outsides of the really top end teams, actually does have a defense first, hyper organized approach, I'm not sure how Iran plays exactly, I just know that their approach is defensive organization, and to stone wall other teams and try to catch them w/the couple of brilliant attacking players they have. We want to look for teams that have legit attacking weapon or two, but are also absolutely brilliant at defending in an organized, team effort. Who is that? Denmark sounds organized and brilliant, but they definitely have better outfield players, probably the best teams that fit this style to me are Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Morocco drew Canada in qualifying so they might like us as a matchup maybe? We both are fast, athletic, and difficult to play with in the attack and solid in the back. For me, at the end of the day, I'd probably try to figure out a way to get: For Iran: Morocco, Iraq, Tunisia, or Egypt (Egypt might actually be the perfect fit along with Morocco). For England: We can't get teams that really fit what they do. They're fast, and athletic, lethal in the attack, well organized on defense. Lol, Canada sounds like a good bet since UEFA sounds like its closed in June. If not Canada (and I'm half joking anyway), best UEFA matches would strike me as your Denmark, maybe Spain, maybe Belgium, except Belgium's defense is too old, maybe Germany or Netherlands. For Wales: It's kind of a joke, but you're right, switching Scotland back and forth makes sense: just look for an organized squad with a couple of stars that can combine, and otherwise worker bees. The 4 ideal friendlies for me if I could do them would probably be: Egypt Morocco Spain or another Euro power that has more speed than them like Netherlands. Wales or Scotland whomever doesn't qualify in September. I'd probably try to set them up as: Egypt and Morocco in June Netherlands and Scotland/Wales in June Are both windows closed to UEFA due to Nations League or just June? I think it's just June right? Sounds like we already have Argentina though, and if we do, then I'd just add Egypt or Morocco for June, and then grab two Euro's for September.
Official - @Uruguay have confirmed friendlies in June vs.• 🇺🇸 ✅ • 🇲🇽 ✅• 🇨🇲 [Possible] pic.twitter.com/AqlnjXrMeZ— Uruguay Football ENG (@UruguayFootENG) April 4, 2022 Looks like Uruguay is one of our June friendlies.
Allowed to send B team to Nations League... we aren't allowed to do anything. We are just shmoes on the internet. I think geography and getting 2 games out of a trip is what federations consider most in planning friendlies. We could host in Hawaii and make travel easy for any east asian oceania team. If Mexico or Canada were there, too, you get more bang for your buck.
This "high line" we "like to play"..... It will be interesting to see if our liking it survives the World Cup, or any encounter with a top team that is comfortable with a fast, direct, physical style.... It is also interesting that CCV is "Brooked" without even the chance to be called in to see directly what he may be suited for. I do not for a moment believe that our not using him is due to our manager's knowledge [as opposed to presumption] as to what he is capable of and what he is suited for. .... again, that is where the chance to be called in and to see directly what he may be suited for comes in. That said, I fully expect Gregg not to call in CCV. In fact, I expect Gregg to offer no look for a spot on the team to anyone who is not already in his approved list [unless a Young Ronaldo somewhere in the American Desert blooms]. I believe his announcement that the Nations Cup will be dedicated to readying the team for the World Cup tells us this. There is nothing wrong with that, and it is his call, but we must recognize there will be players who could be of genuine service in November who will never be given the opportunity to try for the team.
https://www.espn.com.uy/futbol/mund...mexico-y-analiza-oferta-de-camerun-qatar-2022 ESPN Uruguay is reporting it as well. Last friendly we had with Uruguay was I think 2018? 2019? Ended 1-1, but was overall a snoozefest.
Uruguay tends to phone it in for friendlies. Hopefully as a WC prep type game, they will put forth the effort. If we want to test our defense against some offensive talisman type players, it would be hard to do better than Suarez and Cavani, neither of which were at that last friendly.
So is Argentina - if that's actually happening, though being drawn wit Mexico might put a wrench into things - a June or Sept friendly? I've seen both rumored, but it would set up nicely if Argentina and Uruguay are our two June friendlies and played in the USA. Even with no UEFA clubs being available, I'd still think about playing the September friendlies in or around Europe, maybe against African or western Asia opponents. That way you can use the Euro-based players and not have terrible travel on them. Plus I just think it would be easier to find opponents willing to play a game in that part of the world versus having them come to America.
Kind of. He did have that role but Robinson has passed him. Richards can also play that role while adding passing out of the back. McKenzie and EPB are also in the hunt at the fast CB role. Since we have so many injuries I feel Long is just there to get reps in case two players get injuries and if everyone is healthy I don't see him being on the WC roster. I do think GB better think hard about a back to the Zimmerman role (Brooks, Miazga, CCV) instead of having three fast guys. Could also be a reason to use Scally or Cannon as an outside back because I think both can play emergency CB. 23 or 26 changes who makes the squad. 23 requires perhaps a few overall lesser but more versatile players while 26 means a few specialists can make it.
There’s a very good chance CCV gets a look this summer, but why do you think that Berhalter is actively trying to ignore him? If he doesn’t get called up can’t it just be simple enough that Berhalter doesn’t think he’s a good fit?
What a complete waste of time the Nation's League opponents are going to be to prepare for the World Cup. An intrasquad scrimmage would be more effective. But CONCACAF is gonna CONCACAF...
So Europe is out. That makes the Argentina and Uruguay rumors pretty positive, the only better teams available would be Brazil, or Ecuador or Colombia or maybe Peru, and all things considered, I think Argentina and Uruguay are probably better matches for what we might face vs England and Wales, then the other sides.
Argentina also has the “Finalissima” match against Italy in London in June. That is the new super cup like match organised between Uefa and Conmebol. Not sure how that fits into the European nations league schedule.
Uruguay twice? USMNT will face Uruguay in two friendlies in June (locations yet to be announced)Where do you want these matches played? #usmnt pic.twitter.com/2UdYtzFnTG— The Best Soccer Show (@bestiessoccer) April 5, 2022
that bums me out a little. good quality, but wouldnt a different, slightly lesser opponent offer more opportunity to learn, test, evaluate, etc? and i wonder if we try to make one a road match.
We'll have plenty of low quality games in Nations League. We need to get our top team ready to play against top competition as much as possible. I would like to see a game or two on the road, so I hope one of the Uruguay games is away. But, I would not be surprised if we can get a better selection of opponents if we play at home where they can come get a big payday in the US and get some experience away themselves. It might be what we have to offer to entice top teams to schedule a game with us.
travelling on either side of the nl matches would be too much. is it better to play those first 3 at home then sneak in a road match, or start on the road and finish with 3. after that we will have 2 road friendlies (euro, mid east, asia?) and thats it.
If Berhalter were to think he is not a good fit, after actually forwarding him a serious look [say, at Nation's Cup], that is one thing. But, otherwise, to prejudge the issue without ever giving him the chance to see how he works directly on the field, that is another thing. Clearly, I think CCV has played well enough through the entirety of this season, in the SPL, to warrant such a look. I just am not sure Gregg will bother with such a look.
He’s a probably a much better player today, but CCV has been in a camp under Berhalter. But we also shouldn’t prejudge Berhalter’s decision making until we actually see what his decision is. I think he should get a look, but if Berhalter doesn’t call him up I’m not going to assume he’s purposely ignoring him. And if Berhalter doesn’t call him up he’ll have made an evaluation off watching more film than anyone here. He’s not purposely going to leave off guys who he thinks will help. I’d also much rather Brooks or EPB as the 4th center back over CCV. CCV could have also played in the Gold Cup last year and gotten himself on the radar. For his own reasons he decided not to (and in the end he ended up not moving till right before the transfer window).
Montevideo, Minnesota (joking) and then Columbus, Ohio. Yes, there is an actual place called https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montevideo,_Minnesota, for anyone who may be wondering...