USMNT - Turning Point?

Kicker4Life said:
The 9 isn’t just a goal scoring machine (Firminio is a great example). They need to be able to hold, press, distribute and score. It’s more about the movement and decision making. Kane’s evolution is another prime example.
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Agreed but the problem is that we have no young top level 9 player that can either be a goal scorer or a hybrid. Maybe Sargent is that hybrid but he has yet to prove himself. He is starting more often now but we need to see more assist and goals. So far in 7 games for his club team he has 1 assist and 1 goal with 11 shots on goal.

I would like to see Ully Llanez more in the next game. I loved that he immediately took a shot on goal within the first 2 minutes on the field.
 
younothat said:
Much better today 6-2 over Panama
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USA 6-2 Panama (Nov 16, 2020) Game Analysis - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. Panama International Friendly game from November 16, 2020 on ESPN.
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Found our #9 with Gioacchini or Soto or just to early to tell ? playing Panama who gave up several open looks in the box with the header fest.
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Very true! Gioacchini did everything well except for a horrible penalty shot. Soto!!! That 2nd goal was very smart if he intended to do that! We need better competition to see what they can do. McKennie was a boss today! Dest is doing very well. If only Pulisic could stay healthy but that's a huge question mark given his injuries over the past 2 years
 
Miazga and Ream with the arm up for the offside call and dropped their game. Play to the whistle, they should know that by now.

They lost the runner for the first goal too.

The young players looked good, but these veterans are stuck in their old ways perhaps. I'm liking the younger guys playing more often.

I don't always agree with Lalas, but I agree that the coach has to pick his squad and stick with them. Changes will come up, but he needs to pick a core group and stay on course.

Let's see them play against a top team and hopefully, they'll still look good.
 
Here is a stat from Sports Illustrated.

Here’s a statistic to ponder. Let it provide some context for all the conversation, hype and footballing fantasies now taking root. Since the World Cup expanded to 32 teams in 1998, the eventual tournament champion has won an average of six matches. That’s six victories in one month. The U.S. men’s national team has won six World Cup games combined in the past 70 years. That’s six victories across 18 tournaments.

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Just How Bright Can This USMNT's Future Be?

To think about breaking the U.S. men's national team's glass ceiling, you must first understand how high it stands.
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Desert Hound said:
Interesting write up of the various players.

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USMNT's Top 25 under 23: Pulisic, Reyna, McKennie among list of youngsters to be excited about

Optimism is growing among USMNT supporters, due largely to a new generation of young stars. Here are 25 players to take the team to new heights.
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Still feel our future is brighter than ever....we have more players playing in the Champions League than ever before and not just in the roster. Players like Reyna, Pulisic, McKinney are all making an impact at high caliber clubs. Most importantly, I don’t see Bradley making it back into the line up. That in itself is a huge plus!
 
Kicker4Life said:
Still feel our future is brighter than ever....we have more players playing in the Champions League than ever before and not just in the roster. Players like Reyna, Pulisic, McKinney are all making an impact at high caliber clubs. Most importantly, I don’t see Bradley making it back into the line up. That in itself is a huge plus!
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I agree, the future does look brighter vs what we have seen. I hope that pans out.

And actually the post you replied to, I thought the article was rather positive towards the type of players we are currently using.
 
Grace T. said:
Very nice play by the USMNT tonight (also speaks to the idiotic depths the LA Galaxy has fallen that they can't do better with their talent).
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Ive never seen that Chris Mueller kid play but he looked great. Granted it was against non WC level of competition. I would like to see what he can do against better competition. I didnt understand why Lleget played again. I like him but it woud have been good to see new talent. We still need to find our top striker. I am hoping Soto can move up to a better league to see if he can compete as our top striker.
 
I wonder if anyone is going to boycott the WNT for supporting racial equality? Or is it only ok to treat gay people like s**t?

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EOTL said:
I wonder if anyone is going to boycott the WNT for supporting racial equality? Or is it only ok to treat gay people like s**t?

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Seriously, what the fuck are you on about? We've had our differences, but for the life of me, I don't understand why you feel the need to come into a thread that doesn't have a hint of political bs and do your best to turn it into an absolute dumpster fire. There are specific threads for your incessant whining and crying. Is it too much to ask for you to not try and ruin every thread on this entire board?
 
The game v Brazil was bout our ladies best, but we weathered the storm and survived.

Argentina gave Canada fits and we’re unlucky not to grab a point. Wednesday’s games will be interesting.
 
Kicker4Life said:
The game v Brazil was bout our ladies best, but we weathered the storm and survived.

Argentina gave Canada fits and we’re unlucky not to grab a point. Wednesday’s games will be interesting.
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Have to say that Brasil team was good. dynamic, skilled they are going to be a contender for years to come. I think Canada surprised us we had problems with them when we shouldn't. guess we will see, think the ARG game will be a blow out, we should put the smackdown on them.
 
tjinaz said:
Have to say that Brasil team was good. dynamic, skilled they are going to be a contender for years to come. I think Canada surprised us we had problems with them when we shouldn't. guess we will see, think the ARG game will be a blow out, we should put the smackdown on them.
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I’ll drink to that!
 
For the Canada game, the US squad just looked like they were all having a bad day until the subs came in. I have never seen Macario have so many poor touches. Sauerbrunn had at least two 15 yard first touches/passes to the other team that looked like they came off her shin guards. I don't think it was indicative of the team, they just looked rusty and like the planets were not in alignment or something.

The US team looked better against Brazil. I am glad Macario did not play against Brazil. No need to add that dynamic to a friendly.
 
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