PBP: USWNT WWC '11 Final Roster

We want a Hope Solo-style response! Tell us how you really feel!

 

That article Averbuch wrote was very good. I feel bad for her in that she specifically did not go to the Flash yet so she could continue to train with the WNT in Florida.

 

“We have not picked the best 21 players. We picked the 21 players that will do the best together … (We’re) very happy with the 21 we picked and the fact that they are different from each other. Everyone has high expectations.” - Pia

considering she didn't even let numerous people try out who were at one point on the NT and also didn't try out others who proved themselves on the WPS stage, I'd say she didn't find the individuals who PLAY best together but the ones she just personally likes the best. I really don't have other explanations. That and she's personally taking down the US so Sweden has a better chance at a WC victory?

And i love how the ESPN interview starts out with this:
"YOU'VE BEEN AROUND FOR SUUUUCH A LONG TIME, ABBY" ahaha. yeah, oldest team ever. sorry, second oldest.

 

This is totally out of line.

 

thank you.

i like a good conspiracy theory. "I have not picked the best US players. I've picked the 21 that WILL do best together" sounds like BS to me. how about you can't predict the future so you should put the best players on the feild, your track record Pia, for logically assessing players current form is horrific.

Pia is out of line.

(i'm not really serious, but I really don't understand her coaching)

and i'll be very happy if she proves us all wrong.

 

I don't think that your piece of perfectly good logic bodes well for the U.S. then.

Look at the the known starters and ask your self are they better, stagnated, or gotten worse in the time of WPS. Based on league play you could only say A-Rod has used the league best to grow as a player, but her international level of play is mostly sporadic bad touches and missed opportunities.

Doing well in WPS just doesn't mean much for WNT selection chances right now.

 

well luckily professional basketball players aren't like women's national team soccer players.
I understand what you are saying though - yes.
but lets treat these girls like adults.

anyway - that same player on the lakers team has won FIVE national championships, including the last 2. That speaks for itself.

Kool - agree w/ your assessment

 

Thanks for reading what Pia said so I didn't have to. I just feel sick. Back in 2008, I thought there was some logic to her approach. There wasn't enough time to clean house between the Olympics and World Cup. In any case, there was still a lot of skill and speed on the roster, some of which (Hucles, Kai) had never been made proper use of before.

But since winning gold the caution has just become paralysis. It seems like she made her decisions in 2009, and if you weren't on the inside at that time -- no matter what you accomplished before or since -- then you were out for good.

I just thought it was funny.

 

Yael barly missed the cut. Ohara and Yael had to beat out Lori Lindsay and Lindsay Tarpley. Other 5 midfielders were locks. Pia doesnt even know how to use Yael skills.

It's going to be such a joy watching those backline members and middle midfield of Boxx and LLoyd.

 

Lorrie and usa - good posts and i agree.
blaze, i'm not sure what i wrote in post 91 - oh well... i'm a bit kooky right now.

well, ya'll. I was thinking about attending germany, but I am doubtful now. bit sad.

on a bright spot, i really hope that morgan's wps play will allow her to start and she gains valuable experience for the next oly's and WC.

 

WAIT a second.
did i even write post 91??
did LUVDAGAME break into my account?

 

Lauren Cheney?



Brasil upgraded their attack with Thais and Maurine. Germany's U20 had 2 legit strikers. WNT (Morgan off of the bench without Marta running the defense ragged)???

 

update:

Did anyone else listen to the podcast with Pia, Abby and HAO on ussoccer.com? A few insights form the convo:

1. Rampone got hurt last week - groin injury and isnt' expected to play in the Japan games. I guess they played this hush-hush but a journalist found out and asked.

2. When Pia is asked to explain a players traits and what allowed them to make the team, not once did she mention technical skill, tactical approach or even football savvy - what she did mention - numerous times (especially when speaking about Becky S, Rampone, Amy L, Bhuehler, Cheney, Lloyd, etc) was: "professionalism, loyalty, toughness, pleasure to be around, and humble" - all were mentioned numerous times.

As thought, this team is more about what Pia's profiling of personality traits she prefers as opposed to the best players. (hence Kai and others not even getting a call up recently.)

 

update:

Did anyone else listen to the podcast with Pia, Abby and HAO on ussoccer.com? A few insights form the convo:

1. Rampone got hurt last week - groin injury and isnt' expected to play in the Japan games. I guess they played this hush-hush but a journalist found out and asked.

2. When Pia is asked to explain a players traits and what allowed them to make the team, not once did she mention technical skill, tactical approach or even football savvy - what she did mention - numerous times (especially when speaking about Becky S, Rampone, Amy L, Bhuehler, Lloyd, etc) was: "professionalism, loyalty, toughness, pleasure to be around, and humble" - all were mentioned numerous times.

As thought, this team is more about what Pia's profiling of personality traits she prefers as opposed to the best players. (hence Kai and others not even getting a call up recently.)