USWNT vs Japan: 2024 Olympic QF pre/pbp/post

Discussion in 'USA Women: News and Analysis' started by lil_one, Jul 31, 2024.

  1. lil_one

    lil_one Member+

    Nov 26, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And we went with the second option there.
     
  2. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Honestly, it's asking too much to expect players to be forwards and also back in the box defending with short turn between games. I wish the central midfield was better defensively and offensively.
     
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  3. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Difference makers like Mal or Rose really haven’t been in the game
     
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  4. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    I thought Swanson was going to have that when nobody picked her up.
     
  5. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA Galaxy
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Every time Julie says "stay calm, be patient", USA is in trouble...lol
     
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  6. Sport Billy

    Sport Billy Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 25, 2006
    It's still the face.
     
  7. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    C’mon Emma, subs please?
     
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  8. MapQuest

    MapQuest New Member

    Apr 17, 2004
    Pasadena, CA
    It's coaching malpractice that Horan is still on the field at the moment, IMO. Offering absolutely nothing out there. I know Hayes goes on about "building relationships," but those relationships are going to break down quickly if players are sitting on the bench and there are other players out there stealing money like this.
     
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  9. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    and that transition was why it was bad that Sonnett picked up that card earlier.

    I'll take a corner from all of that...
     
  10. Jamooky

    Jamooky Member+

    Mar 24, 2006
    Cleveland, OH USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    heavy touch
    heavy
    heavy touch
     
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  11. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA Galaxy
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    A goal in this match can be the difference between "stay" or "go home"
     
  12. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    US so lucky that Japan too can’t get the final pass/decision right their last few times in the box
     
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  13. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Has all the markings of a one goal game
     
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  14. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    Full extension on that arm. Everyone was waiting for the call.
     
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  15. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    WTF ref?! A push is not called?!
     
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  16. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA Galaxy
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Swede ref won't call a foul on Rodman
     
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  17. lil_one

    lil_one Member+

    Nov 26, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hayes said earlier she was sticking with her starters to give them a chance to build creativity, but that's not what's happening. Rather, it seems we've run out of ideas.
     
  18. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hello, Emma……subs?!!?
     
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  19. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    That was close.
     
  20. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    WTF? Rodman can't buy a call even defending in the box.
     
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  21. sitruc

    sitruc Member+

    Jul 25, 2006
    Virginia
    At least this is providing an opportunity for water and instructions.
     
  22. kennytt

    kennytt Member+

    LA Galaxy
    United States
    May 26, 2001
    Westminster, OC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Maybe she saves the best for extra time?
     
  23. NorcalHockeyhooligan

    Feb 25, 2012
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I want the US to win the gold medal, but barring that, I want Japan to get gold. So I hate they’re playing each other in this round.

    my third choice for gold is Brazil. I just want Marta to win something
     
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  24. Reccossu

    Reccossu Member+

    Jan 31, 2005
    Birmingham
    Hard to see how the US scores. Too many players not suited for this style.
     
  25. Casper

    Casper Member+

    Mar 30, 2001
    New York
    That foul of Rodman - SPA cynically from behind no play on the ball straight arm - and it’s a no call.
     
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