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Goforgoal said:
I thought Norway would give England a better game, but the Lionesses really came out firing. Good on them. That 3rd goal was an absolute screamer. Great technique.

I'm excited for tomorrow. Let's go USA!
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I did not think those two teams were at the same level of skill or athleticism. I think the announcer even mentioned that Norway had fallen a lot from when they were World Cup Champions.
 
soccerobserver said:
I did not think those two teams were at the same level of skill or athleticism. I think the announcer even mentioned that Norway had fallen a lot from when they were World Cup Champions.
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It was pretty clear that England was the better side but Norway had their chances. Whomever wins between us and France better not take them for granted that is for sure.
 
https://people.com/sports/jessica-mcdonald-surprise-reunion-with-son-before-quarterfinal-match/amp/
USWNT Star Has Surprise Reunion with Her 7-Year-Old Son in France Before Quarterfinal Match

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Speaking of McDonald she is the poster child for anti-DA philosophy. She played two other sports besides soccer throughout high school and continued to play basketball in junior college. Is the DA approach about power/control, foreign coaches not understanding the values and culture in America, or true development? I think more of the first two two as opposed to the last.
 
Soccer43 said:
Speaking of McDonald she is the poster child for anti-DA philosophy. She played two other sports besides soccer throughout high school and continued to play basketball in junior college. Is the DA approach about power/control, foreign coaches not understanding the values and culture in America, or true development? I think more of the first two two as opposed to the last.
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Can never pass up an opportunity to share your negative opinion about DA can you?
 
Soccer43 said:
Speaking of McDonald she is the poster child for anti-DA philosophy. She played two other sports besides soccer throughout high school and continued to play basketball in junior college. Is the DA approach about power/control, foreign coaches not understanding the values and culture in America, or true development? I think more of the first two two as opposed to the last.
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I think her pathway makes for a great story. She is a freak athlete and seems like a genuinely nice person.

However you seem to miss the obvious counterpoint to your argument that US Soccer would instead probably consider her the poster child for why DA is needed... "As amazing as she is, can you imagine how good she could have been if she focused on soccer instead of splitting her developmental years amongst multiple sports?"

I assume US Soccer looks at a player like that whose ceiling was perhaps becoming the best player on the planet (but instead apparently topped out as squad depth for the best team on the planet), and thinks this is even more reason to implement the DA environment.
 
I still think Ertz should have been moved to left center back and add Horan to the midfield line for this match. Alas it's the same starting lineup as the Spain game. I guess we'll see how it goes, but look for France to push the ball up the right side early and often.
 
timmyh said:
I think her pathway makes for a great story. She is a freak athlete and seems like a genuinely nice person.

However you seem to miss the obvious counterpoint to your argument that US Soccer would instead probably consider her the poster child for why DA is needed... "As amazing as she is, can you imagine how good she could have been if she focused on soccer instead of splitting her developmental years amongst multiple sports?"

I assume US Soccer looks at a player like that whose ceiling was perhaps becoming the best player on the planet (but instead apparently topped out as squad depth for the best team on the planet), and thinks this is even more reason to implement the DA environment.
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You can imagine all day.

Imagine if she got burned out.
Imagine if she learned some skill in Basketball that transpired to Soccer.

I just imagine a win.

I know.. John Lennon.
 
Why every team is not playing an offside trap is beyond me. The only way to get burned at this WC is if you don't have the speed on the backline. Since every goal is VAR reviewed the previous worry about the AR missing the call is no longer an issue.

With that the US is lucky to be leading. Morgan still not 100% and they need more out of her. I think she's doing better then her previous game but I would sub her out. Are they playing an NFL style prevent defense because it sure feels like it.
 
they are playing a counter-attack game, now especially with the lead. France hasn't got close to the net so why change. France is slow with some of their decision-making and not used to US speed in closing on defense. More of the same I expect for second half. Still haven't seen a good combo goal from the US, but in the end it's just about getting the win.

Morgan will stay in -- she's doing better than vs. Spain but just average for now.
 
Kicker4Life said:
Can never pass up an opportunity to share your negative opinion about DA can you?
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You betcha - many keep supporting DA as the only and the best way when it is not. I have always said there are many pathways and anyone of them can be effective and useful - so when I see something in a real life example that contradicts the propaganda I am curious and point it out. I have also said if DA works for your DD and you are all happy I have no problem with that but when those on the DA side have to continue to criticize and demean other options as inadequate I am motivated to speak up.
 
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