Eduard Atuesta

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  1. ryu79

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    Oct 17, 2005
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    America de Cali
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    Colombia




     
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  2. ryu79

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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
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    America de Cali
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    Colombia
    Eduard gets his own thread with the move to Palmeiras. I like the move in that he will be playing Libertadores and most importantly he isn't a guaranteed starter and will need to earn his spot.

    If he cements his role there, I like that he'd offer us a quality alternative at 8 to play more like a thoughtful regista to Uribe's box to box depending on what the game needs. Feel like he does what Cantillo does well with a bit more discipline (though I've only seen him to lesser comp than what Cantillo faces weekly).

    Here is hoping to success for Eduard!
     
  3. ryu79

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    Oct 17, 2005
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    If true, this is an interesting detail:

     
  4. ryu79

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    Colombia
    “I had this idea that was instilled in me from playing in Colombia,” Atuesta said. “After I pass to the left back, I run over to him and ask for the ball right back. If I switch fields to the right back, then I’d run over to him and ask for the ball back. And if I play it to a winger, then I position myself close to him. That’s fine up to a certain point. You can pull the strings in a match, but ultimately it slows down the game.

    “That’s how El Pibe played, but football has changed a lot. In Colombia, technical midfielders still want to play that way. We want to be on the ball at all times, but you’re practically chasing the ball all over the field. It’s not very efficient. When I got here, and thanks to the staff, thanks to Bob, I started to understand why that wasn’t efficient for LAFC’s style of play
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    From Atuesta's interview with The Atletic's Colombian journalist Felipe Cardenas.

    Fascinating - He strikes at the heart of the issues we've faced transitioning from defense to attack on the NT.
     
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  5. crzdcolombian

    crzdcolombian Member+

    Jul 17, 2006
    Avon,CT
    Club:
    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    MAKE Bob Bradley our NT coach !!!

    I love Bob Bradley think he got screwed with the US wanting foreign Euro coaches.
     
  6. sidspaceman

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    Feb 20, 2002
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    Bradley blows. He never wins shit
     
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  7. ryu79

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    Just remember his habit of giving opponents head starts on the usmnt
     
  8. crzdcolombian

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    Jul 17, 2006
    Avon,CT
    Club:
    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    he won enough to easily go to world cups and the gold cup a bunch of times.

    I like the way his team played. But that was like 10 years ago. Remember the roster he has. think Dempsey, his son and Donavon were the only good us players + the goalie
     
  9. sidspaceman

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    Feb 20, 2002
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    Colombia
    He made one World Cup and needed a miracle gol in the last minute just to make it out of a cake group. His team’s also got rag dolled by Mexico in those gold cup finals.
     
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  10. crzdcolombian

    crzdcolombian Member+

    Jul 17, 2006
    Avon,CT
    Club:
    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Mexico has had a better roster until the last 4 years... US only had size and didn't know how to use it. I remember when Milito ran around the big US cb. in a Inter vs Milan game in NY 10 years ago. Think that dudes career never recovered haha
     
  11. sidspaceman

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    Feb 20, 2002
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    And all the other places he failed with? What’s his excuse for not winning shit in the MMLS?
     
  12. kromekote

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    Why can't we bit of both. There are teams/matches where possession will benefit us. El Pibe would constantly exploit this type of space and play to the team's attributes. Currently, our #10, or lack of, doesn't have that skill set. But I don't believe we should be playing US soccer style. We need to play our game with a lot more intensity and purpose.

    Love love that Atuesta has made this move. He may be the game changer we need.
     
  13. Tio Nicci

    Tio Nicci Member+

    Nov 13, 2008
    Houston, Texas
    Club:
    Deportivo Cali
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Will Atuesta be eligible to play for Palmeiras in the FIFA club world cup?
     
  14. Froboy69

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    Inter Milan
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    Mar 25, 2011
    San Diego
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    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    I don't see why not.
     
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  15. ryu79

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    Has played in the first two matches of the Paulista for Palmeiras - started their first and then came on as a late sub midweek.

    Next up to the club WC.
     
  16. ryu79

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    Came on as a sub in final minutes of Palmeiras semi final win at cWC. Let's see if he plays in the final.
     
  17. Froboy69

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    Mar 25, 2011
    San Diego
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    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Would be a great chance for him to stand out.
     
  18. jquintero10

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    May 19, 2010
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    Atletico Nacional
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    Lets hope he gets some minutes against Chelsea.
     
  19. ryu79

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    Oct 17, 2005
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    On as a sub in the final vs. Chelsea. Getting solid minutes as they are in overtime.

    They are in park the bus mode at this point so not a lot of opps to show out.
     
  20. Froboy69

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    Mar 25, 2011
    San Diego
    Club:
    FC Internazionale Milano
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    All things considered they held out better than expected so losing 2-1 against the champions of Europe is respectable.
     
  21. sidspaceman

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  22. ryu79

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    Oct 17, 2005
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    America de Cali
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    Colombia
    Has gone 90 in Palmeiras' two Paulista games this week. Both wins.
     
  23. ryu79

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  24. Doogs

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    Dec 11, 2010
    Miami
    Club:
    Millonarios Bogota
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    spent a long time in MLS. Must be tough to be in a real league after so long
     
  25. ryu79

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    Oct 17, 2005
    NYC
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    America de Cali
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    Colombia
    Some more positive sentiment from fans after his last couple of games.

    I think he is exactly the kind of midfielder we need to adopt a 4-3-3, more an 8 than a 10, but will play the early ball to Diaz or Sini or Valoyes, while providing work rate in midfield.

     
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