Line-up for tonight vs. Antigua (including Torres at LB)

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by ImaPuppy, Jun 8, 2012.

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  1. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
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    #1 ImaPuppy, Jun 8, 2012
    #USMNT Starting XI for #USAvATG- Howard; Cherundolo, Goodson, Bocanegra (capt.), Torres; Edu, Bradley, Jones; Donovan, Dempsey, Gomez

    Discuss.
     
  2. Berks

    Berks Member+

    Dec 22, 2010
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    #2 Berks, Jun 8, 2012
    I just posted this elsewhere, but couldn't this mean a 3-5-2? Not Torres at LB?

    Howard
    Dolo - Goodson - Boca
    Edu
    LD Bradley Jones Torres
    Dempsey Gomez
     
  3. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
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    #3 ImaPuppy, Jun 8, 2012
    Not according to Goff, who I believe is in the locker room with the guys.

    4-3-3.
     
  4. keller4president

    keller4president Member+

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    #4 keller4president, Jun 8, 2012
    Klinsi has officially gone off the deep end. If this doesn't work, he's toast.
     
  5. orcrist

    orcrist Member+

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    #5 orcrist, Jun 8, 2012
    Ok, it's apparent he basically sees the left back as a midfielder, whether as a wingback (Johnson), or more of a passing type (Castillo). Torres obviously sliding into the Castillo type roll. It shouldn't be too risky against Antigua.... but if this goes wrong... hoo boy, I wouldn't want to BE Torres
     
  6. JG

    JG Member+

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    #6 JG, Jun 8, 2012
    No big deal IMO, the outside backs are mainly extra attackers tonight. I'll be nervous if he's still there against Guatemala!
     
  7. Berks

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    #7 Berks, Jun 8, 2012
    Holy smokes. HOLY SMOKES!
     
  8. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
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    #8 ImaPuppy, Jun 8, 2012
    You wouldn't want to be Torres? What the hell is he supposed to do when he's put at a position he's never played before in a WCQ?

    Klinsmann is the one I wouldn't want to be if things go wrong and somehow we magically draw this match due to conceding or something.
     
  9. Mr Martin

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    #9 Mr Martin, Jun 8, 2012
    I'll take it at face value as the 4-3-3 thingy JK has been using off and on, Xmas tree style.

    Torres is the obvious emergency experiment at LB. Probably OK vs Antigua. Says something about JK's confidence in Parkhurst, I suppose.

    The Boyd starting speculation was wrong. Gomez probably earned it over the 3 friendlies.

    Go USA!!!
     
  10. SCBozeman

    SCBozeman Member

    Jun 3, 2001
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    #10 SCBozeman, Jun 8, 2012
    Edu will probably be covering for a wandering Torres, no?
     
  11. Berks

    Berks Member+

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    #11 Berks, Jun 8, 2012
    You would think. Ideally JK has given **specific** roles to each of the center middies. They better know their jobs.
     
  12. dude8

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    Apr 2, 2002
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    #12 dude8, Jun 8, 2012
    this lineup is offensive....
     
  13. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
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    #13 ImaPuppy, Jun 8, 2012
    I actually take it as more of a slight against Gooch (and to a lesser extent Cameron), that he wouldn't be willing to slide an experienced Boca over to the left and start one of them. If that's the case, I disagree with his assessment of Geoff.
     
  14. Reccossu

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    #14 Reccossu, Jun 8, 2012
    Interesting choice. I am not aware Torres has any experince at all at LB. Antigua will give long balls over LB all night to their EPL striker. Shouldn't work, but that's what I'd do.
     
  15. TrickHog

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    Oct 14, 2002
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    #15 TrickHog, Jun 8, 2012
    The funny thing is, I actually earlier today thought about posting that Torres could be used at Left Back for this game, then didn't because I figured everyone would think me crazy...

    Crazy like a Klinsmann, apparently....


    -----------Gomez
    Dempsey----------Donovan
    ------Jones---Bradley
    ------------Edu
    Torres-----------Cherundelo
    ------Boca----Goodson
    ---------Howard

    Which will most play like a 3-4-3

    -----Dempsey---Gomez---Donovan
    Torres-----Jones------Bradley-----Cherundelo
    -------------------Edu
    ---------Boca------------Goodson
    -----------------Howard
     
  16. KZ Man

    KZ Man Member

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    #16 KZ Man, Jun 8, 2012
    In more ways than one?
     
  17. joelk

    joelk Member

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    #17 joelk, Jun 8, 2012
    risky and/or brilliant

    at least JK is entertaining. should be very interesting to watch. apparently the best 11 go on the field irrespective of position. :)
     
  18. whitecloud

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    #18 whitecloud, Jun 8, 2012
    Well, if Jones, Edu and Bradley do their thing Antigua never even touches the ball thereby never exposing Torres to defensive duties. But, you never know.
     
  19. Ratbear

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    #19 Ratbear, Jun 8, 2012
    I like it. Damn the torpedoes
     
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  20. jond

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    #20 jond, Jun 8, 2012
    [​IMG]

    "Ah, sitting back in a pub in England, feet up, about to enjoy a cold brew, can't wait to see the LB stud Jurgen called in in place of me. Good times."
     
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  21. warmblooded

    warmblooded BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 17, 2004
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    #21 warmblooded, Jun 8, 2012
    I'm fine with Torres at LB. Super bummed that Goodson gets the nod over Cameron. Watch out for long balls over our two slow CBs.
    I'm expecting a 2-0 win tonight.
    Let's go Waldos!!
     
  22. dude8

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    Apr 2, 2002
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    #22 dude8, Jun 8, 2012
    Offensive in a good way. This works. I agree with joelk; best 11 on the field.
     
  23. SweetLife

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    Oct 4, 2010
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    #23 SweetLife, Jun 8, 2012
    LETS GO!!
     
  24. Matrim55

    Matrim55 Member+

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    #24 Matrim55, Jun 8, 2012
    Last time I saw the fanbase this positive about an experimental formation was 3 years ago in Costa Rica.
     
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  25. deuteronomy

    deuteronomy Member+

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    #25 deuteronomy, Jun 8, 2012
    I look forward to seeing Torres delivering crosses and free kicks up the left side and Gomez with the hat.
     
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