Exactly. We all complain that we don't participate in enough tournaments, using C teams if we have to. Well, that's what saw last night. The game, even the tournament doesn't really matter. People had cards on them. We got a look at some people. We all pretty much agree who doesn't belong out there except for arguments for and against Hedjuk and Noonan in particular. It was a decent game to watch. We can all start freaking out next year when we see the line-ups for WC06.
Sorry if this may have been addressed elsewhere, what is the TV listing (if any) for the upcoming T&T match? I can't find the thread anywhere. Thanks in advance...
http://www.us.terra.com/goldcup2005/us/interna/0,,OI540660-EI4900,00.html Here's the complete TV schedule for the Gold Cup. No worries. Edit: Oops, I misread, will find that schedule too...hold on.
http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/teamhome_custom.sps?iType=263&mtype=8215 8pm Eastern Time on ESPN2, Wednesday August 17th
Cherundolo may be our best bet at RB, but his crossing last night leaves something to be desired. Why did he not cross the ball to the feet of our front players? Trying to place the ball on the heads of those players was just not working. The same can be said for Ralston. Our inaccurate passing showed most of the match. What happened to our one-touch game? Perhaps the ticos' defense is responsible for these shortcomings. Certainly the way the Mexican referee called the match contributed! Let's see better crossing and passing. It may make up for the lack of speed and less than best starting XI.
Re: Armas + Olsen is a disaster Excellent is a reach, but he is good. I really think that he plays the game well, but who is his backup? Frankie. Well then who plays the left side. I mean we have no depth at this position.
I drove up from NY to see Bruce Arena F-up the lineup, as he always does when its not an important game. I did have a great time sitting with The Midnight Riders, thanks to Monty and the crew for a warm welcome. Hope to see you guys on Saturday, hopefully we will have our voices back by then . Cynthia
Hell, I could say that about much of the first half...maybe affected by the fact that I was viewing the attacking action from the Fort, so it was pretty far away, but seemed to me that the outside attack often pulled up at about the 20 and passed back to the defense. Just little consistent intensity at going forward.
buyer beware... arena is basically doing enough to get into the elimination phase while he can experiment... right now, it's spots 18-23 on the june 2006 roster which are debateable... I suspect on saturday against jamaica, it'll be win as #1 priority... jamaica is going with some kids, and against mexico played very well....almost tied it in injury time, a man down, which would have meant, usa and mexico on saturday
I love these guys like brothers, but they are not up to par for the Saturday game. So, I hope to see any lineup that doesn't include them: Olsen Armas Sannah Sorry for them. Beastie Eddy -- *Complete the SOCCER SURVEY* https://www.quickbase.com/db/baqwa3ay6?a=nwr