2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup - USA vs Uruguay - 6/4 5:00 PM EST (Pre-match/PBP/Post-game)

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  1. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    For sure.

    Paredes is slighter in physique but he's probably seen worse in the BL in the way in physical play than he will see in this tournament. The boys will be fine.
     
  2. grandinquisitor28

    Feb 11, 2002
    Nevada
    Grind results just like the seniors. They've lost 2 games this whole cycle in tournaments. 0-1 to Brazil, and 2-3 to England in a game they were probably a touch better in. No screw ups against weak sides. Even their draw in qualifying was when they were already through.

    But they're also missing a ton of players. When I watched the England match they just seemed to do a really nice job of transitioning from defense to attack quickly, they were generally pretty efficient (if less so in that game). Otoh, I haven't watched them nearly enough to know much beyond caveman arguments:

    *They remind me of the senior teams.

    *They attack beautifully from central midfield and the wings.

    *They counter swiftly.

    *They have an excellent defense generally, though it got torn open by England.

    *They are missing a ton of guys, have plenty of guys that aren't fit and are real vulnerable.

    I have no idea what will happen today.

    This is our best chance to advance to the semi's to me since '07.
     
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  3. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    In the famous words of a former Uruguay captain: Muchachos, los de afuera son de palo. Que comience la función
     
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  4. Pl@ymaker

    Pl@ymaker Member+

    Feb 8, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wish Paxten was there. He was with the team since the beginning and has been one of the main contributors.
     
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  5. deejay

    deejay Member+

    Feb 14, 2000
    Tarpon Springs, FL
    Club:
    Jorge Wilstermann
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    The analysis from Uruguay media is worried about their forward line. They have two forwards. If they play both then they can't get an energy sub. If they play one then neither is a traditional CF.
     
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  6. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    With the possibility of overtime and penalties, substitution patterns are going to be a bit different in this match. In a close match I think both coaches will substitute more sparingly in regulation time. If we stay in the 3-4-3, the two outside guys who have to cover so much ground are logical candidates to be subbed out around the 70th minute. We have Wiley, Gomez and Halladay to cover those positions. If we substitute out both starters at that position does Varas take a chance an play Sullivan slightly out of position as a wide mid?
     
  7. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Their main danger man, currently leading the tournament in chances created:


     
  8. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA teams
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Who will control this “beast”?
     
  9. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Let Che take a crack at him.
     
  10. teamitup76

    teamitup76 Member

    Mar 25, 2003
    CA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I live in Madrid and game starts at 11. Ugh. Work tomorrow but I’ve watched every game so far.
     
  11. Gacm32

    Gacm32 Member+

    Chelsea
    Switzerland
    Nov 28, 2010
    Geneva
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    Switzerland
     
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  12. Bob Morocco

    Bob Morocco Member+

    Aug 11, 2003
    Billings, MT


    They’ve dropped their 6.
     
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  13. Bob Morocco

    Bob Morocco Member+

    Aug 11, 2003
    Billings, MT
    Paredes could cover LWB.
     
  14. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States


    GK: Slonina
    LCB: Wynder
    CB: Craig
    RCB: Che
    LWB: Wiley
    RWB: Halliday
    CM: Vargas
    CM: McGlynn
    LW: Cowell
    CF: Luna
    RW/AM: Wolff

     
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  15. deejay

    deejay Member+

    Feb 14, 2000
    Tarpon Springs, FL
    Club:
    Jorge Wilstermann
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    No surprise in the US lineup. Uruguay did what they could with what they have.
     
  16. derek750

    derek750 Member+

    Apr 16, 2007
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  17. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Strange decision by Mikey Varas to include two field players in Kevin Paredes and Rokas Pusktas on the roster who would miss the group stage with their clubs, use them as subs in the fourth game (with Pusktas scoring a goal) and then NOT start either in the fifth game… I was expecting to see both starting this one. If you're not going to start either in the quarterfinal, why hamstring your roster by having two field players missing through the group stage? Especially in this cycle given all the depth. The team could have had guys like say Noel Buck this whole time...
     
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  18. largegarlic

    largegarlic Member+

    Jul 2, 2007
    I'm kinda surprised they didn't find a way to put Paredes and Pukštas in the starting lineup, since they came in just for the knockout rounds, but I also see the argument for not messing with what's worked so far.
     
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  19. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  20. deejay

    deejay Member+

    Feb 14, 2000
    Tarpon Springs, FL
    Club:
    Jorge Wilstermann
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    There is a potential for 120 minutes of soccer. It's nice having real quality in all 21 players. Paredes and Pukstas will be thrilled to participate and get a medal.
     
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  21. adam tash

    adam tash Member+

    Jul 12, 2013
    Barcelona, Spain
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    he is following the berhalter model....cameraderie and previous experience blah blah blah...for sure, there are players like Buck who could be a lift for this team.....

    gotta say though i didnt think paredes or pukstas looked better than the rest of the squad as subs....if anything, they were a step down.....

    however, in a game that could go extra time....it is good to have firepower on the bench

    not sure about halliday.....havent seen him do anything of note.....
     
  22. xbhaskarx

    xbhaskarx Member+

    San Jose Earthquakes
    United States
    Feb 13, 2010
    NorCal
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm watching Telemundo analysts, and they also said the USA got an easy draw. They even said the New Zeeland team was a semi-pro team. They also said the USA best player is our GK.
    I hope our boys are ready for this new test.
     
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  24. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    All right Michael Halliday. You got this.

    Slightly surprised by Paredes not being in the starting lineup. But I think both Halliday and Wiley will get subbed out around minute 70 in favor of Gomez and Paredes. We need four wide players who can run their socks off.
     
  25. Maximum Optimal

    Maximum Optimal Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    Yes. Got to have at least a plan for 120 minutes. And penalty kicks.

    The four most logical subs: Pukstas for McGlynn, Paredes and Gomez for Wiley and Halliday, Sullivan for Wolff.

    Keep the fifth one in your back pocket.
     
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