Sorry, can't support this pathetic federation and coach. I do like some of the players but would rather no one get injured, this farce of a tournament end and we get back to proper club football.
USA didn’t use their head! They don’t know how to play. You don't have to be skillful or score lots of goals but you need to know how to utilize your strengths and weaknesses. Where is the catenaccio or playing keep away? This is what teams do when going up 1-0! That pk should never have been committed. After 45 years, the USA still hasn’t developed a style! I hope I’m wrong but I don’t think they get out of their group.
The US logo looks like something out of the 1930's. I think because they were told to change it from the Rainbow one... Subscribe | Forward » Monday, November 21, 2022 USA-Wales Men's World Cup Player Ratings by Mike Woitalla USA-WALES EXPRESS: Nov. 21 in Al Rayyan USA 1 Wales 1. Goals: Weah 36; Bale 82 pen. Att.: 43,418. * * * * * * * * * * Optimism for how the USA could fare at this World Cup swelled during its first-half performance. It evaporated substantially by the time the final whistle blew. The USA controlled most of the first 45 minutes, struck a well-crafted goal, and limited the Welsh to a pair of shots far from target. Wales improved in the second half but hardly looked formidable. Walker Zimmerman's foolish foul in the 80th minute gifted Wales a penalty kick and a 1-1 tie. Taking only one point, instead of three, into its final two Group B games creates a significantly steeper climb into the knockout stage. USA Player Ratings (1=low; 5=middle; 10=high.) GOALKEEPER Matt Turner tipped over the crossbar a header down the middle by a stooping Ben Davies. On the ensuing corner kick, Turner allowed Kieffer Moore a header from inside the goal area, which went high. He also bobbled an earlier corner kick but succeeded in punching the rebound away. His distribution included an accurate ball to Haji Wright in Welsh territory, and a stoppage-time boot that went all the way to his Welsh counterpart, Wayne Hennessey. Player (Club) caps/goals (age) 5 Matt Turner (Arsenal/England) 21/0 (28) DEFENDERS Walker Zimmerman, once hailed for bringing experience to a young squad, ruined the night for the USA by fouling with a tackle that was not only unnecessary — Gareth Bale had his back to the goal — but clumsy and reckless. Perhaps Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim was too occupied calling the penalty kick he forgot to caution Zimmerman, leaving two U.S. backline starters not carrying yellow cards. Zimmerman's central partner Tim Ream, who hit some clever passes, won balls and lots of headers, got himself yellow-carded for pulling down Bale 15 yards inside the Welsh half. Right back Sergino Dest was cautioned for a foolish, mis-timed tackle on Neco Williams on the sideline, inside the Welsh half, in the 11th minute. Dest had a few highlights, such as superb lofted pass down the wing to Tim Weah. Poise under pressure wasn't a strong suit among the U.S. defenders. Antonee Robinson fouled deep in the Welsh half in the 87th minute and then wasted more time by arguing with Al Jassim. Robinson's best moment came with a cross that Josh Sargent hit onto the post in the first half. Robinson and Dest also get credit for keeping the Welsh on their heels in the first half, but delivery from the U.S. outside backs was generally ineffective. Player (Club) caps/goals (age) 5 Sergino Dest (AC Milan/Italy) 20/2 (22) 2 Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) 34/3 (29) 6 Tim Ream (Fulham/England) 47/1 (35) 5 Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England) 30/2 (25) MIDFIELDERS Weston McKennie matched his output of smart passes with failed ones and was also inconsistent in how he linked up with the frontline. Getting cautioned 13 minutes into the tournament — for a foul wide in midfield while Williams posed no danger — doesn't bode well for a player who often relies on brawn. McKennie committed four fouls in his 66-minute appearance. Tyler Adams' contribution to possession came mainly with backward and lateral passes, but defensively he provided cover for his adventurous teammates and he intervened at times when Wales looked capable of scoring from the run of play. Yunus Musah was most effective at bringing the ball forward swiftly, but the USA lacked central midfield creativity. Player (Club) caps/goals (age) 4 Weston McKennie (Juventus/Italy) 38/9 (24) 6 Tyler Adams (Leeds United/England) 33/1 (23) 5 Yunus Musah (Valencia/Spain 20/0 (19) FORWARDS Christian Pulisic, who matched Bale's game-high four fouls-suffered while delivering a far more dynamic performance, sprinted away from Welshmen while setting up Tim Weah's goal with a perfectly placed pass. Weah played balls deftly and the USA's first big threat came when his half-volleyed cross nearly created an own goal. Josh Sargent's only appearance in front of the Welsh goal came with his header from Robinson's cross. Though dramatic at first viewing, it came from a position, on the wide side of the goal area, that made beating Hennessey near impossible even if it arrived inside the post. Sargent did lay the ball off to Pulisic on the buildup to the opening goal. After scoring with a swift sequence down the middle that also included a Pulisic-Musah combo at the halfway line, the USA went back to the predictable wing attacks that the Welsh could squelch by blocking crosses and crowding the penalty area. Pulisic, who ended the day with 14 crosses, failed to unleash a shot. Player (Club) caps/goals (age) 7 Tim Weah (Lille/France) 26/4 (22) 5 Josh Sargent (Norwich City/England) 21/5 (22) 6 Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/England) 53/21 (24) SUBSTITUTES Kellyn Acosta surged into the areas the Welsh left open but couldn't help penetrate their final barriers. DeAndre Yedlin lofted balls into the penalty area that Hennessey punched away with no problem. Brenden Aaronson won a ball in midfield shortly after entering and a couple more, but wasn't secure enough on the ball to translate his hustle into the scoring chances the USA needed. Player (Club) caps/goals (age) 4 Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England) 25/6 (22) 4 DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami) 76/0 (29) 4 Haji Wright (Antalyaspor/Turkey) 4/1 (24) 4 Kellyn Acosta (LAFC) 54/2 (27) NR Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders) 50/11 (28) USA TRIVIA: At 19 days and 358 days old, Yunus Musah became the youngest U.S. starter in World Cup history, moving ahead of DaMarcus Beasley (20 years, 12 days in 2002). WALES TRIVIA: Eight of Wales' players who saw action against the USA were born in England. NEXT UP: USA-England, Friday, Nov. 25, 2 pm ET. Nov. 21 in Al Rayyan USA 1 Wales 1. Goals: Weah 36; Bale 82 pen. USA — Turner; Dest (Yedlin, 74), Ream, Zimmerman, Robinson; McKennie (Aaronson, 66), Adams, Musah (Acosta, 75); Weah (Morris, 88), Sargent (Wright, 74), Pulisic. Wales — Hennessey; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Ampadu (Morrell, 90+5), Ramsey, N.Williams (B.Johnson, 79); Wilson (Thomas, 90+3), Bale, James (K.Moore, 46). Yellow cards: USA — Dest 11, McKennie 13, Ream 51, Acosta 90+10. Wales — Bale 40, Mepham 45+3. Red cards: none. Referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim (Qatar). ARs: Taleb Al Marri (Qatar), Saoud Al Maqalah (Qatar). Att.: 43,418. Stats: USA/Wales Shots: 6/7 Shots on target: 1/3 Saves: 2/1 Corner Kicks: 5/3 Fouls: 15/10 Offside: 1/1 Possession: 59%/41%
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Soccer on TV by Soccer America On Tuesday, there are four World Cup games, finishing with France's first game in its title defense. ****************** Programming is always subject to change. Besides the exclusive streaming programming listed here, many networks make TV programming available on streaming devices -- online, tablets and mobile. Check your local listings and network programming listings (All times are Eastern unless noted; all games are live except otherwise noted. Games on same-day delay are included in some cases.) ****************** TUESDAY, November 22 FOX Men's World Cup Mexico-Poland 11 am. France-Australia 2 pm. FS1 Men's World Cup Argentina-Saudi Arabia 5 am. Denmark-Tunisia 8 am. TELEMUNDO Men's World Cup Argentina-Saudi Arabia 5 am. Denmark-Tunisia 8 am. Mexico-Poland 11 am. France-Australia 2 pm. PEACOCK Men's World Cup Argentina-Saudi Arabia 5 am. Denmark-Tunisia 8 am. Mexico-Poland 11 am. France-Australia 2 pm. ****************** WEDNESDAY, November 23 FOX Men's World Cup Spain-Costa Rica 11 am. Belgium-Canada 2 pm. FS1 Men's World Cup Morocco-Croatia 5 am. Germany-Japan 8 am. TELEMUNDO Men's World Cup Morocco-Croatia 5 am. Germany-Japan 8 am. Spain-Costa Rica 11 am. Belgium-Canada 2 pm. PEACOCK Men's World Cup Morocco-Croatia 5 am. Germany-Japan 8 am. Spain-Costa Rica 11 am. Belgium-Canada 2 pm. ****************** THURSDAY, November 24 FOX Men's World Cup Portugal-Ghana 11 am. Brazil-Serbia 2 pm. FS1 Men's World Cup Switzerland-Cameroon 5 am. Uruguay-Korea Republic 8 am. TELEMUNDO Men's World Cup Switzerland-Cameroon 5 am. Uruguay-Korea Republic 8 am. Portugal-Ghana 11 am. Brazil-Serbia 2 pm. PEACOCK Men's World Cup Switzerland-Cameroon 5 am. Uruguay-Korea Republic 8 am. Portugal-Ghana 11 am. Brazil-Serbia 2 pm. ****************** FRIDAY, November 25 FOX Men's World Cup Netherlands-Ecuador 11 am. England-USA 2 pm. FS1 Men's World Cup Wales-Iran 5 am. Qatar-Senegal 8 am. TELEMUNDO Men's World Cup Wales-Iran 5 am. Qatar-Senegal 8 am. Netherlands-Ecuador 11 am. England-USA 2 pm. PEACOCK Men's World Cup Wales-Iran 5 am. Qatar-Senegal 8 am. Netherlands-Ecuador 11 am. England-USA 2 pm.
I thought Ángel Di María was always injured with Juve but he didn't look like it today.... Saudi Arabia scored a couple of beautiful goals! Final! Saudi Arabia 2 Argentina 1!
Even though the England team is dog shit, it would be disgraceful to lose to one of the worst countries in the world. They can't even speak English properly. Yes, I am talking about the U.S.A not Wales.
Even though I have no respect from where you come from and never will. This is an absolutely fantastic post. Well done.
How cool. I just looked it up and never realized how many of Japan's players play in Germany Out of Japan's starters today, only 3 play in the J-League and 5 in the Bundesliga. They also had 2 subs come in who play in Germany's top flight league. GK Shūichi Gonda Shimizu S-Pulse - J-League Yuto Nagatomo FC Tokyo - J-League Maya Yoshida Schalke 04 –Bundesliga Ko Itakura Borussia Mönchengladbach –Bundesliga Hiroki Sakai Urawa Red Diamonds - J-League Ao Tanaka Fortuna Düsseldorf –Bundesliga Wataru Endo VfB Stuttgart –Bundesliga Takefusa Kubo Real Sociedad -La Liga Daichi Kamada Eintracht Frankfurt –Bundesliga Junya Ito Reims -Ligue 1 Daizen Maeda Celtic -Scottish Premiership Substitutes: Takehiro Tomiyasu Arsenal -EPL Takumi Minamino Monaco -Ligue 1 Kaoru Mitoma Brighton & Hove Albion –EPL Ritsu Dōan Freiburg -Bundesliga, Takuma Asano VfL Bochum -Bundesliga
I know it works but I'm getting sick of Spain's Tiki-taka or Tiqui-taca ([ˈtikiˈtaka]) style of play. They are supposed to be characterized by short passing and movement, working the ball through various channels, and maintaining possession but it's just getting old. How I miss the days of the boring catenaccio and counter attack. Also miss the Dutch Totaalvoetbal idea of Rinus Micheals using a space-orientated concept and Milan’s Arrigo Sacchi zonal defense with intense pressing and the compression of space. Sacchi used the modern back four with the procedure of constant shifting's made the breakthrough as well as the offside trap.
Goal differential could count in tiebreakers but yeah, this lopsided 7-0 game was a joke and a disgrace! Didier Deschamps once said, "it takes two teams to play enjoyable football".
Give it 4-6 years until some new Japan spanks them 2-1 in the opening game the same way Germany got humble pied today. 6+ goals results only means it's a lot more bitter when someone gives you a spoon of your own medicine.
Canada, the little engine that could. They deserve at least a draw but are tiring..let's go! @indestructible