WC -- USA v Ghana post-match thread {R}

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  1. detter7

    detter7 New Member

    Jun 14, 2000
    PA
    Landon is getting it from ESPN commentators.
     
  2. wooglin12

    wooglin12 Member

    Mar 26, 2005
    Birmingham, AL
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    somehow donovan continues to take set pieces. im sad cause i love watching bruce's mannerisms, but i think a new coach with different ideas would do good things.

    i'm ashamed right now.

    and ya, that pk sucked, but we didnt play to win as it is.
     
  3. Chesco United

    Chesco United Member+

    DC United
    Jun 24, 2001
    Chester County, PA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    At least Dempsey came to play. Arena needs to do the decent thing and fall on his sword.
     
  4. franco

    franco New Member

    Jul 24, 2003
    USA
    ...is the coach, is the players inconsistent play, you had too much coverage by the media which brough tension on the team as never before (now you feel how mexico feels about that)...

    ...after all, you had some luck, and you had your chances...yeah, you had some bad call in this wc but that is why you gotta put it in the net first...
     
  5. Poet

    Poet Member+

    Mar 13, 2001
    Toledo, Ohio
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Arena's borrowed time has finnaly run out. Landon, not world class and sadly...the best we have.

    At least with Arena gone (would be a shock if not) we can get a fresh start.
     
  6. Nutmeg

    Nutmeg Member+

    Aug 24, 1999
    We played scared in the group of death. The use of Reyna was at best questionable. Our adjustments were terrible. Our players were put in positions to fail.
     
  7. balatonsurfer

    balatonsurfer BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Jun 21, 2005
    Galbitown
    1. Reyna, the woos. Even if a sniper shot him in the kneecap, crumple FORWARD, at least obstruct the guy that stipped you. Just not a gamer.

    2. Bruce is way over his head. Please, a foreign coach that DOES NOT understand the US player. Let him scout and choose the best 23 from his eyes. Not to mention a logical tactical approach.

    3. Donovan, this is why you go to Europe. Yes, the sun is shiney in California, your third-rate g/f is there, but you had a talent which you spectacularly gave up in the name of comfort.

    4. We would have advanced with a different coach with some moxy.
     
  8. Frankgarrison

    Frankgarrison Member

    Jul 18, 2002
    Jackson, MS, USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Extremely disappointed with the effort and approach today. I'm no tactical guru, but it certainly appeared we had no cohesive plan or approach. We just sort of haphazardly attacked, we didn't seem interested in pressing or making runs.

    A sad way to go out. It looked like we had the horses to get the job done and get out of this group but poor effort, poor man management and some really terrible refereeing decisions killed our chances.

    I think Arena will resign.
     
  9. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA teams
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sucker of the game: Bruce Arena...
     
  10. CaliManU

    CaliManU New Member

    Jul 4, 2005
    Los Angeles
    Donovan needs to go to Europe. This World Cup proves it.
     
  11. Footer Phooter

    Jul 23, 2000
    Falls Church, VA

    I also used 14 hours of leave.
     
  12. Chastaen

    Chastaen Member+

    Alavés
    Jul 9, 2004
    Winnipeg
    Club:
    Aston Villa FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Dont tread on this because it will stick to the bottom of your shoe :mad:
     
  13. RevsRule

    RevsRule Member+

    NE Revs, LAFC
    Jun 9, 1999
    N. Eastern, Mass
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This was Bruce's team. He picked them, now it's time for him to do the right thing and resign. One goal in 3 games. People that are too old, others that didn't belong. Reyna jogging around the field doing nothing. Is it any wonder we looked better when Reyna left? Too old, too slow

    Win the WC in 2010? Make that 2014. THis program needs a major shakeup
     
  14. lurking

    lurking Member+

    Feb 9, 2002
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Ill go with Eric Wynalda's answer to that question: "in a 4-5-1".
     
  15. russ99

    russ99 Member

    Feb 7, 2005
    Chi-town
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nice. Repped.
     
  16. Dev707

    Dev707 New Member

    Jun 4, 2004
    Wow. For all the time I've invested in these boards over the last two years, it's safe to say that I won't be on them as much for quite some time.
     
  17. spvsmith

    spvsmith New Member

    May 23, 2006
    Texas
    Julie Foudy is definitely not eloquent at all. Go Eric Wynalda for the calling of Bruce's head.
     
  18. HardHatMike

    HardHatMike DOOOOOOOOM!

    Traktor Nebraska
    Aug 31, 2005
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm taking off my 'United States Soccer' shirt now. It's going in a box. I'll take it out again when this team is worthy of being proud of again. I need to go beat the hell out of something. Where's my little brother when I need him? :mad:
     
  19. NYM31

    NYM31 New Member

    Mar 29, 1999
    Paterson, NJ
    Who in Europe would want Donovan now?
     
  20. detter7

    detter7 New Member

    Jun 14, 2000
    PA
    Agree. He should not blame the players for all this. He needs to take responsibility and get off his high horse. Shame on him for playing players because of nostalgia and not skill.
     
  21. Delta Blues

    Delta Blues New Member

    Jun 25, 1999
    King Willieville
    Being played out of position all tournament. (Donovan)
     
  22. Soccer_Lancer

    Soccer_Lancer Member

    Jun 30, 2004
    Orlando, FL
    Club:
    Orlando City SC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Everyone wants to blame the coach but honestly, the coach isn't out there when we miss as many FREE headers on corner kicks as we did. Blame the players. We need more quality striking from everyone.
     
  23. ritsoccer86

    ritsoccer86 Member

    Jul 18, 2005
    BRUCE ARENA SUCKS!!!!! LANDON SUCKS!!! DEMPSEY did very very well.
     
  24. Chesco United

    Chesco United Member+

    DC United
    Jun 24, 2001
    Chester County, PA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    Forget Europe, Donovan needs some A-League experience.
     
  25. The Lieutenant

    Dec 29, 1999
    Lupburg, Bayern
    Donovan is crap.

    Bruce's system didn't work, but who knows what would have happend if that penatly doesn't get called, or Gooch finishes that header.
     

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