USMNT 2021

[Firemans4Horn 18533]

1 minute ago, TXSG8R said:

I wonder if Nipple would be willing to move to the 6.  For all his shortcomings he has a hell of a motor and it would be great to have some depth behind Adams. He just doesn’t have a first touch or shot to play up front.

A #6 with a shitty first touch isn’t a great idea. 

[TXSG8R 3362]

CP will benefit greatly if a Pepi starts becoming the focal point for defenses. 

Edited October 8, 2021 by TXSG8R

[tantric superman 4668]

e'rebody electric.

[ztejas 44285]

2 minutes ago, TXSG8R said:

https://twitter.com/meninblazers/status/1446279884725174276?s=21

Who tf is Christian Puliisc?

[ztejas 44285]

I love Musah so far but tough to fit him into our optimal XI unless we go with 3 at the back or put Tyler on the back line. I think right now it's:

Aaronson/Pulisic - Pepi - Aaronson/Pulisic

McKennie - Adams - Reyna 

Robinson - Robinson/Zimmerman - Brooks - Dest

Not necessarily in that formation. 

[TXSG8R 3362]

2 minutes ago, ztejas said:

I love Musah so far but tough to fit him into our optimal XI unless we go with 3 at the back or put Tyler on the back line. I think right now it's:

Aaronson/Pulisic - Pepi - Aaronson/Pulisic

McKennie - Adams - Reyna 

Robinson - Robinson/Zimmerman - Brooks - Dest

Not necessarily in that formation. 

A 3-4-3 with Musah added would be sexy. Don’t know that we have a back 3 strong enough though, especially with Dest.  

[Firemans4Horn 18533]

We’re probably never going to have our “optimal team”. I think Adams-McKennie-Pulisic-Reyna have played a total of like 100 minutes at the same time together.
 

Glad we have guys like Musah that can perform when McKennie is at a covid party or Adams gets injured getting off the bus. 

[ztejas 44285]

3 minutes ago, TXSG8R said:

A 3-4-3 with Musah added would be sexy. Don’t know that we have a back 3 strong enough though, especially with Dest.  

Yep. It sucks that he's sort of postionless. 

I think a 4-4-2 would be interesting with Pulisic as a false 9 up top with Pepi. But Aaronson has to take a back seat there. 

[ztejas 44285]

2 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said:

Glad we have guys like Musah that can perform when McKennie is at a covid party or Adams gets injured getting off the bus. 

[alincoln 2391]

What a carrier Musah is at 18.  Crazy.  Depleted Jamaica but still

[Brisketexan 107024]

Imagine this lineup with Pulisic instead of Arriola. 

This.

Fun match. Right as Pepi was about to put his first in the net:

[ztejas 44285]

1 minute ago, alincoln said:

What a carrier Musah is at 18.  Crazy.  Depleted Jamaica but still

You can't teach the presence he has on the ball. So fast yet keeps it so tight. Tons of little steps and touches but all of them efficient. Really pretty to watch. 

[Firemans4Horn 18533]

1 game out of 41 games (after the next 2 games) all 4 have played together. 
 

 

[kingkoopa6 8748]

[ztejas 44285]

1 minute ago, Firemans4Horn said:

1 game out of 41 games (after the next 2 games) all 4 have played together. 
 

 

It will come together. And if it doesn't, like you said, we have good insurance. 

Reyna still fascinates me. He has the chance to be one of the best AMs in the world in 4-5 years. I hope he delivers on it and stays healthy. 

[ztejas 44285]

5 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

This.

Fun match. Right as Pepi was about to put his first in the net:

Wow. Perfect seats for that game. 

[UDontKnow 10572]

19 minutes ago, ztejas said:

I love Musah so far but tough to fit him into our optimal XI unless we go with 3 at the back or put Tyler on the back line. I think right now it's:

Aaronson/Pulisic - Pepi - Aaronson/Pulisic

McKennie - Adams - Reyna 

Robinson - Robinson/Zimmerman - Brooks - Dest

Not necessarily in that formation. 

Chris Richards will eventually be in your starting XI.

I agree with your midfield but it will never happen as long as Berhalter is managing the team.

I also agree that Aaronson and Pulisic are interchangeable. They should have the freedom to roam to create and potentially poach.

[ztejas 44285]

1 minute ago, UDontKnow said:

Chris Richards will eventually be in your starting XI.

Just talking about right now. We could stay up all night talking about what it might be come Qatar. 

2 minutes ago, UDontKnow said:

I also agree that Aaronson and Pulisic are interchangeable. They should have the freedom to roam to create and potentially poach.

I mainly wasn't sure where Aaronson is best. Wherever he prefers he should play as Pulisic has close to zero drop-off on either side. 

[Napoleon 8853]

Refinados en Frisco

Edited October 8, 2021 by Napoleon

[ztejas 44285]

Just now, Napoleon said:

Refinados en Frisco

 

They were both great tonight. Despite what Twellman had to say. 

[pacman 7512]

Amazing play tonight...great atmosphere at the stadium...defense bossed the whole game, along with adams..

[PittsburghTiger 6351]

That was a fun game to watch.  At about 70 minutes I thought Jamaica was resigned to the loss. Especially with what they said was a depleted roster, and our guys were just better. 

[The Maestro 785]

Much better 2nd half, but all the action at the other end for us.  

[kingkoopa6 8748]

Where you at ? @Zepol87

 

[MissingInAction 25597]

Section 102 was fuckin lit! The Outlaws bring it non stop. 

[ztejas 44285]

7 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said:

Where you at ? @Zepol87

 

Where YOU at? I might be down to clown.

[kingkoopa6 8748]

@Zepol87 gettin whacked in FF too 

 

 

[Zepol87 9349]

Good fucking times. 

6 minutes ago, MissingInAction said:

Section 102 was fuckin lit! The Outlaws bring it non stop. 

You were right above us. 

[Zepol87 9349]

2 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said:

@Zepol87 gettin whacked in FF too 

 

 

Where dod y'all go? I went to the room. About to Uber somewhere but I will change that

[Jive Turkey 13018]

Mexico draws with Canada 1-1. U.S. tied with Mexico at the top with 8 points. 

Edited October 8, 2021 by Jive Turkey

[Firemans4Horn 18533]

2 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said:

Mexico draws with Canada 1-1. U.S. tied with Mexico at the top with 8 points. If El Salvador holds off Panama, they’ll also have 8 points. 

El Salvador had 2 points coming into the tonight. They will be at 5. 

[MissingInAction 25597]

16 minutes ago, Zepol87 said:

Good fucking times. 

You were right above us. 

Ahh shit man. I was looking around for you, but the crowd was insane. 

Had a ton of expensive dos xx poured on me after each goal. Glad I didn't get pulled over.

Edited October 8, 2021 by MissingInAction

[Jive Turkey 13018]

Just now, Firemans4Horn said:

El Salvador had 2 points coming into the tonight. They will be at 5. 

Yeah, I fucked that up. I saw live standings. Thought they were sitting on 5 already 

[ztejas 44285]

8 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said:

Mexico draws with Canada 1-1. U.S. tied with Mexico at the top with 8 points. 

Nah. We're ahead 3 on GD.

Top of the table, bitches. 

[MissingInAction 25597]

22 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Nah. We're ahead 3 on GD.

Top of the table, bitches. 

And on that note: Fuck Mexico!

[Zepol87 9349]

It's cold at the top 

[Zepol87 9349]

US soccer staff staying at my hotel. The bar is fun right now

Didn't take many pics and my voice is gone

 

[ztejas 44285]

Dude in the middle seems like a douche. 

[InkaUtexas 26963]

Probably an aggie who roots for ManU as his side team. 

[MissingInAction 25597]

Luchidore was not amused 

[Napoleon 8853]

Ricardo Pepi is tied for 2nd most goals scored in Austin FC’s Q2 Stadium. 
 

Dominguez (AFC) 5 goals

Pepi (FC Dallas/USMNT) 4 goals*

Fagundez (AFC) 4 goals

Ring (AFC) 4 goals
 

*only 2 games played in Q2 Stadium 

[kingkoopa6 8748]

[kingkoopa6 8748]

11 hours ago, ztejas said:

Where YOU at? I might be down to clown.

Damn foo. Didn’t see this. 
 

was up and down dirty all night. 
 

im 1 block from zilker right now 

[Texasborn91 1103]

Musah can advance the ball and penetrate the defense. I feel Musah in that spot justifies keeping Reyna on the wing. Reyna is gonna move centrally when he gets it anyways. 
 

I think if Hoppe gets a look at striker he will do great things linking up and his work rate. Sargents days might be numbered. The end product has just never been there. 

[Ted Lange 16441]

Shout out to Austin and everyone there, fantastic atmosphere.   Sounded and looked amazing on TV, Austin has cemented its spot in USMNT hosting options. 

[Bottlecap 1523]

Shit was loud for a Nats game. If someone wants to make a FUCKTON of money, start a shuttle service between all the breweries/Q2. I hope the next time we host its not during happy hour, fuckssakes. EL TRENNNNNN

[Trey3216 15453]

I feel like I got beat with a bat by a midget clown last night.   Uggh.   Was a helluva fun time though .

 

 

[MissingInAction 25597]

53 minutes ago, Ted Lange said:

Shout out to Austin and everyone there, fantastic atmosphere.   Sounded and looked amazing on TV, Austin has cemented its spot in USMNT hosting options. 

It was absolutely electric. I stopped screaming my head off long enough to listen to the chants.

The U clap  S clap A  clap chant with the steady upbeat crescendo is fucking bad ass. 

If you sit with the Outlaws expect to get covered in fluids.

Dolly, Dolly, Dolly USA! 

Edited October 8, 2021 by MissingInAction

[MissingInAction 25597]

[Ted Lange 16441]

1 hour ago, Ted Lange said:

Shout out to Austin and everyone there, fantastic atmosphere.   Sounded and looked amazing on TV, Austin has cemented its spot in USMNT hosting options. 

Need to add, Q2 was a 10/10 until y’all did that stupid I Believe we will win chant.  Had to deduct .5 for that.  Sorry those are the rules, that chant SUCKS