great game between Spain and Paraguay. That 16 year old keeper from Paraguay had some amazing saves. It wasn't enough though as final was Spain over Paraguay 4-1
Were struggling with Japan's high pressure today. US transition is good but can't connect in the final third.
Didn't have chance to watch game yet but interesting stats - about equal in shots on goal, corner kicks etc but big.difference in # of passes and pass accuracy - something that is discussed often here - did the Spain .keeper have some.good saves?
Many of these same incredible players were on the US team that didn't get out of bracket play in the U-17 World Cup two years ago.
Either the world has caught up, or we have a systems issue (coaches/player selection/tactics.)
Or both.
Looks like there's some college teams that will get their players back sooner than may have been expected.
The replay on Fox Sports is worth the watch. Most of the USA’s shots were in the last 25-30 minutes of the game. The US press was easily broken by Spain in the first half. With some fresh legs in the second half wore Spain down. It was a valiant comeback attempt. Shouldn’t have been necessary. Glad to have our 3 missing players back for the season opener.
Saw 1st half only and Spain completely dominated the first half. Had a zillion build ups and shots. I was going to post after the previous game that Howell didn’t belong in the midfield with Villacorta and Demelo, not very technical, too many turnovers and bad touches.
although that profile seem to be changing if you look at the 15'sAgreed. She was completely overmatched. The powers that be love her though. Pinto came in and was tons better. Pinto doesn’t fit the profile that US Soccer tries to promote though. She comes from a soccer family and has a soccer brain but isn’t tall or blond....