The Official Cade Cowell thread

Discussion in 'San Jose Earthquakes' started by Goodsport, Jan 23, 2019.

  1. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    Benji has scored more breakaway goals than Cade has over their respective career. We should be sending him thru like we try to do with Cade. I think this is a miss by Luchi. He doesn't realize that Benji also has very good wheels.



     
  2. jeff_adams

    jeff_adams Member+

    Dec 16, 1999
    Monterey, Ca
    You’re seeing the same thing I am. His abilities are wrecking team defensive shape for opponents. Even Espinoza as hot as he is doesn’t do that. When Cade’s on the field this year he’s making his teammates better because he drawing too much attention. I’d argue he’s helping the defense too. Opponents rarely press high with their back line because they fear him breaking out in a counter attack.

    Stats or no stats, the Quakes are better when Cade plays this year.
     
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  3. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    #1478 JazzyJ, May 27, 2023
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    As I said, I don't believe we are leveraging Benji's speed when he plays. You've seen what he can do (see goals I posted above). There's no reason we can't send him to run though as well. I think that's a miss by the coaching staff.
     
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  4. run_it_out

    run_it_out Member+

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    The coaching staff, who sees him in training every day, does not know how fast Kikanovic can run?
     
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  5. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    #1480 JazzyJ, May 27, 2023
    Last edited: May 27, 2023
    Whatever the reason is, they are not trying to play him through like they should be, based on what I've seen so far this season. You've seen what he can do with those videos I posted.

    Benji said in an interview that he and Cade raced (last year or the year before), and he was coy with his response - he didn't say who won but he had a big smile on his face. I think Cade is noticably faster in shorter sprints, but Benji has a 5th gear that might enable him to run paste Cade at 30 yards or so. I've seen that 5th gear few times, I wish we'd see it more often.

    Here's another example (first sequence). Watch how quickly Benji closes down the space on that defender (and then wins the ball for an eventual Chofis goal).

     
  6. don gagliardi

    don gagliardi Member+

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    Feb 28, 2004
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    Be nice if Benji scored tonight and the Quakes won. Would defy the 2023 data thus far.
     
  7. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    What if he scores but Mensah gives the ball away deep in our half and Ferreira easily finishes against a helpless JT and we tie or lose? Benji bad?
     
  8. don gagliardi

    don gagliardi Member+

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    What if Benji doesn’t score and Mensah doesn’t give the ball away, and Quakes lose?

    Which scenario is more likely?
     
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  9. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    #1484 JazzyJ, May 27, 2023
    Last edited: May 27, 2023
    And they lose because Marie didn't cover Arriola on the far post for the winning goal. Benji bad?
     
  10. don gagliardi

    don gagliardi Member+

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    They lose because Dallas bribed the refs. Most likely scenario . :)
     
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  11. jeff_adams

    jeff_adams Member+

    Dec 16, 1999
    Monterey, Ca
    Was Arriola Benji’s guy? Because he probably was….
     
  12. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    Well what are all the goals against this year that were primarily Benji’s fault.
     
  13. mjlee22

    mjlee22 Quake & Landon fan

    Nov 24, 2003
    near Palo Alto, CA
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hubby says it was a deflection
     
  14. SoccerMan94043

    SoccerMan94043 Member+

    May 29, 2003
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    That's one of the reasons I've been calling Benji lazy this year... he just isn't trying to blow past defenders this year (though that looked better against Dallas). It has made me wonder of he's being coached to play more conservative.
     
  15. JazzyJ

    JazzyJ BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 25, 2003
    He needs 20 yards or so to reach his Benji Blast 5th gear. I thought they were looking to play him thru a little more last night but few chances to kick into Benji Blast. That said I’d like to see him use it on defense occasionally like in that video I referenced where he chased down a long ball that was going to be an opponent possession because the guy had a 10-yard cushion, won it, and then Chofis scored.
     
  16. TyffaneeSue

    TyffaneeSue moderator
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    Nov 15, 2003
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    Maybe this thread should have an R on it, but all I'm saying is check out the NZ-US U20 match.
     
  17. sacrxy

    sacrxy BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 6, 2003
    Scored with his left.
     
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  18. Quakes05

    Quakes05 Member+

    Oct 1, 2005
    birthplace of MLS
    where can one find it? :)
     
  19. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
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    Beautiful goal by Cade!

    Go Quakes!
     
  20. sacrxy

    sacrxy BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 6, 2003
    FS2
     
  21. Quakes05

    Quakes05 Member+

    Oct 1, 2005
    birthplace of MLS
    Thanks!
     
  22. TyffaneeSue

    TyffaneeSue moderator
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    Nov 15, 2003
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    My husband said "is he left-footed?" and I said...ha!
     
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  23. sacrxy

    sacrxy BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 6, 2003
  24. Quakes05

    Quakes05 Member+

    Oct 1, 2005
    birthplace of MLS
    Cade probably should've had a second there.
     
  25. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
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    Italy
    Cade Cowell with his 3rd Goal for Team USA [​IMG] in the under 20 World Cup. His goal gives USA a 2-0 lead over New Zealand in the round of 16.

    [​IMG]
     

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