Best post-match report I've seen on the USA-Brazil match

rtung · Jun 19, 2009

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4271538&name=mosse_david

Also the best reason I've heard for firing Bob:
While I can understand an American coach not being able to judge talent or be flexible with formations, not scouting the opposition is inexcusable.

JohnR · Jun 19, 2009

Ouch!!!!

I've (endured) watched every Brazil game under Dunga, and the only other sides apart from the U.S. NOT to take advantage were a Kuwait select team, in a friendly back in October 2006, and a Peru team that isn't even trying anymore, in a World Cup qualifier earlier this year.

Everyone else from Wales to Algeria to, would you believe, Canada has caused Brazil problems. Indeed, it is fairly accepted back home that the only reason this team currently sits atop the South American standings is the incredible, bordering on inhuman form of Julio Cesar. Did he even have to make a save on Thursday?

While the gulf in class was apparent from the start, the U.S. and Brazil have more in common than you think. Both are saddled with coaches in way over their heads who commit costly mistakes on a regular basis, but a comfortable position in qualifying means neither one is in serious trouble.
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monop_poly · Jun 19, 2009

rtung said: ↑

While I can understand an American coach not being able to judge talent or be flexible with formations, not scouting the opposition is inexcusable.
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Picking talent and formations is somewhat important for a coach. Bradley OUT!!

Mason16 · Jun 19, 2009

Perhaps the biggest indictment of this program's development was the reaction of the Brazilian media and fans to Thursday's match. The performance was largely dismissed based on the caliber of the opposition
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Ouch.
Nice piece and good read.
However, my expectations for a change are 0.

radmonkey · Jun 19, 2009

It's true, even Mexico beat Dunga. A week after losing to the US in Chicago.

supercooper · Jun 19, 2009

rtung said: ↑

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4271538&name=mosse_david

Also the best reason I've heard for firing Bob:
While I can understand an American coach not being able to judge talent or be flexible with formations, not scouting the opposition is inexcusable.
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wow, that's great knowledgeable writing.

All the while, Gulati is like the last politician supporting Ceascescu,

rtung · Jun 19, 2009

monop_poly said: ↑

Picking talent and formations is somewhat important for a coach. Bradley OUT!!
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It is; I just have low expectations for American MLS-trained coaches.

CHthirteen · Jun 19, 2009

excellent article.