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[MakeAPlay]

MAP I am not sure what you mean by this post. How is she making us into Euros? What would be different w an American solution ? I don't see it. Maybe I need some Henny to see it better.

She is trying to change the US model on the women’s side to a European Academy/Professional model which works in Europe due to the small travel distances and great transit infrastructure. Regarding this game it will be due to lineup decisions.

The good news is that our player pool is so deep that a good coach will always be able to produce a top tier US team even if it doesn’t capture all of the best players. We can get by with most of the best simply because China and India don’t have their shit together yet regarding women’s soccer.

 

[soccerobserver]

If the US loses it will be because of our English coach and her converting us to Europe. This is America and we need American solutions that take American culture and values into consideration.

Ok saw your other post now I get it and it makes eminent sense.

 

[MakeAPlay]

MAP I am not sure what you mean by this post. How is she making us into Euros? What would be different w an American solution ? I don't see it. Maybe you are being sarcastic? Maybe I need some Henny to see it better.

I have to save the Henny Hen Hen for special occasions. My tolerance for liquor has gone way down so I mostly stick to the hops and the grapes.

 

[soccerobserver]

538 is giving the US a 54% chance to defeat France

 

[Sheriff Joe]

I heard that was recorded in January.
If she cleaned up her language, I would 1,000,000% support her. I don't see the need for her to drop the f bomb there. But I've heard plenty of male athletes use much worse language. So, I still support her.
Plenty of high profile athletes have not wanted to meet President's in the past. https://theweek.com/articles/460872/18-athletes-who-refused-visit-white-house
I hope she has a great game on Friday and shuts everybody up.
Mr Trump should probably not really focus on what a single player on a soccer team has to say about him. I'm sure he's got much more important things to worry about.

And she should STFU and play.

 

[MakeAPlay]

538 is giving the US a 54% chance to defeat France


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I like that better than Norway’s chances of beating England. I hope that we get some moments of brilliance on Friday and that we defend as a team. We can beat them in spite of everything if they focus on defending.

 

[soccerobserver]

I think Dunn is in such a tough position. She plays forward in real life and is not a left back. So she has to think out there. Now she is up against speedy, strong world class frenchie forwards. Plus can our own forwards can keep possession of the ball for a minute ??? Can our own mids play with the forwards and not launch scud missiles from 40 yards out and turn the ball back over ?? This is what I saw as issues vs Spain. I hope we can prevail Friday.

 

[jojosoccer]

OHara is not a right back either. She consistently turns the ball over and tends to be positionally lost defending.
Her body language is horrible.
Yes, she can go forward, but Friday is about defending. Ertz has a lot of covering to do with Dunn and OHara.

 

[soccerobserver]

That was quick!

 

[MakeAPlay]

That was quick!

Like I said I like our chances better than Norway's. England is going to take them to the woodshed.

 

[MakeAPlay]

I love Nikki Parris. She is definitely going to get one.

 

[soccerobserver]

Norway seems very patient. Sometimes they just sit back and give England enough time to have BBQ back there...

 

[LASTMAN14]

VAR got it wrong. Ref got it wrong. Agree no PK should have been awarded.

England vs. Norway in the 32nd minute Ref got it right with no call. No VAR involved. Norway forward shot on goal. Ball struck English defenders foot. Ball deflected upward striking the defenders arm.

 

[MakeAPlay]

Norway seems very patient. Sometimes they just sit back and give England enough time to have BBQ back there...

That should have been a handball on Demi Stokes, although as a parent of a defender I am glad when they use context related discretion.

 

[MakeAPlay]

Bardsley almost goofed that one. Norway is growing into the game.

They could sure yous Hegerberg.

 

[soccerobserver]

Beautiful!

 

[MakeAPlay]

Beautiful!

England's right hand side is killing Norway. White might end up with the Golden Ball. She just tied Morgan and Kerr and her goals weren't against cupcakes like both of theirs' were.

 

[LASTMAN14]

England's right hand side is killing Norway. White might end up with the Golden Ball. She just tied Morgan and Kerr and her goals weren't against cupcakes like both of theirs' were.

That was a slick goal. Played calmly and with vision.

 

[LASTMAN14]

That was a slick goal. Played calmly and with vision.

Just when Norway looked like it could climb back at the doable 2-0 scoreline. England pounds a third home. Game over.

 

[LASTMAN14]

If the US loses it will be because of our English coach and her converting us to Europe. This is America and we need American solutions that take American culture and values into consideration.

I suspect tomorrow’s game may be very similar to the one against Spain. I have to admit Spain tried to play more physical and disruptive, with forsaking the style of play shown prior. Will France do the same?

 

[soccerobserver]

I suspect tomorrow’s game may be very similar to the one against Spain. I have to admit Spain tried to play more physical and disruptive, with forsaking the style of play shown prior. Will France do the same?

I hoping France feels tight due to the pressure and underperforms on the big stage