As far as we know now, this match will still be played, so we might as well start this thread now. Match is at 8 pm CT in San Antonio and will be shown on ESPN2. Horan has joined the team, but Rapinoe and Rampone are out with injuries so the available roster is: GOALKEEPERS (3): Ashlyn Harris (Orlando Pride), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Hope Solo (Seattle Reign FC) DEFENDERS (10): Crystal Dunn (Washington Spirit), Whitney Engen (Boston Breakers), Jaelene Hinkle (Western NY Flash), Julie Johnston (Chicago Red Stars), Meghan Klingenberg (Portland Thorns FC), Ali Krieger (Washington Spirit), Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Emily Sonnett (Univ. of Virginia) MIDFIELDERS (8): Morgan Brian (Houston Dash), Danielle Colaprico (Chicago Red Stars), Tobin Heath (Portland Thorns FC), Rose Lavelle (Wisconsin), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash), Samantha Mewis (Western NY Flash), Heather O’Reilly (FC Kansas City), FORWARDS (7): Lindsey Horan (PSG), Sydney Leroux (Western NY Flash), Stephanie McCaffrey (Boston Breakers), Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Amy Rodriguez (FC Kansas City), Abby Wambach (unattached) There's a public training on Dec. 9 at 5 pm CT.
From the previous US v. T&T thread, Waldrum has divided the T & T squad in half in order to participate in the friendly tournament held in and by Brazil again this year.
Ok, I understand the purpose of the VT. But it also seems like some of it is being used to try out new players. How much can we truly learn against a half strength T&T?!?
Official rookie quote of the day... I was unaware that the Alamodome was indoors so I wore sunscreen to training— Rose Lavelle (@roselavelle) December 10, 2015
She erred in admitting she knew the place was called AlamoDome . Other than that I find the whole thing refreshing.
geez, that's why some of these players should stick to soccer. They fail at common sense in the real world.
I think that was her point. More of us should be able to have a sense of humor about ourselves. Goes for us here on BS, too. In fact, we should have a way more SOH about ourselves, IMNSHO!
really? you don't tell us when you make silly mistakes. neither will i. so something similar can't be said about us.
I wonder now many teams T&T has... Yesterday they lost 0:11 to Brazil in International Tournament in Brazil. I'm not an expert, but I would be surprised if they had 2 even teams... Which one is stronger?
Rose is a bit of a free spirit. Offered for your consideration (from just a few minutes ago): Are you ever just like... pic.twitter.com/jCSWT7xuOu— Lindsey Horan (@LindseyHoran) December 10, 2015
I checked out Lavelle's Twitter, and it is hilarious. Also she wins big points from me for being a Xavier fan.
The world needs more free spirits. I like how this has become the Rose Lavelle thread and the game has become an afterthought...
The way she moves without the ball Minor deduction for not pointing the toes. Marvel Comics disapproves.
This article has highlights from the Brazil-Trinidad match for those who are interested. Brazil didn't have to try very hard for those goals. http://selecao.cbf.com.br/noticias/...-faz-11-a-0-em-trinidad-e-tobago#.VmoHZENIjIV
Does anyone have the T&T roster for the US game? This doesn't seem like a complete list but as best as I can tell these players are going straight to Brazil: Maylee Attin Johnson, Tenesha Palmer (goalkeeper), Shalette Alexander (goalkeeper), Renelle Findley, Melissa Woo Ling, Afiya Matthias, Sharain Cummings, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis, Joy Daniel, Candace Edwards, Shenelle Henry, Tamara Johnson, Jenelle Cunningham [edit: These players should be present for the US games: Goalkeepers Saundra Baron, Kimika Forbes. Defenders Lauryn Hutchinson, Arin King (capt), Danielle Blair, Patrice Superville, Brianna Ryce, Khadidra Debessette, Janine Francois. Midfielders Karyn Forbes, Nia Walcott, Ahkeela Mollon, Tasha St. Louis, Liana Hinds, Amira Walcott, Annalis Cummings, Victoria Swift, Janice Johnson. Forwards Kennya Cordner, Mariah Shade http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-...s-final-t-t-women-s-team-to-face-the-usa.html ...so most of the (small number of) T&T names I recognize will be playing in the US game. Apparently T&T called up a second squad at the last minute in order to participate in the Brazil tournament.] These players are going to the US before going to Brazil Khadidra Debesette, Karyn Forbes, Kamika Forbes, Janine Francois, Lauryn Hutchinson, Janice Johnson, Ahkeela Mollon, Arin King, Brianna Ryce, Mariah Shade, Patrice Superville and Victoria Swift http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/16387-attin-johnson-returns-for-brazil-tourney.html