USWNT 2023: Journey to a 5th Star

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

What a fucking save. 

[Bottlecap 1,523]

this keeper. FUCK

[Captain Ron 13,128]

I gave Morgan shit for that offside shot, but when it was game on, she did what she needed for that ball. 

 

[hayden_horn 11,402]

does Morgan even want to be there

[Mdhorn 6,166]

US women going to feel sick if they lose this.  So many opportunities. 

[hayden_horn 11,402]

lackluster is a word. 

also i never got scrubs. everyone loved that show but i just missed the boat on that one

[QuesoEspecial 261]

This game has been frustrating on our finishing and their keeper standing on her head but we’ve created the better chances. I believe … 🇺🇸

[Hank_Hill 19,999]

2 minutes ago, hayden_horn said:

lackluster is a word. 

 

They’re outperforming expectations going into tonight, so it’s an incorrect one. 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

12 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

This scares me. 

The only thing that is worrying me is their set pieces*. We're doing our thing pretty well on the defensive end if we can see it coming. 7 shots only 1 on frame.

What I do worry about is the fact that we can't find the net. We need to seize this advantage and score.

 

*EDIT - Note Sweden is running set pieces from 40 yards out now, they feel confident on these.

Edited August 6, 2023 by Captain Ron

[Hank_Hill 19,999]

This start is starting to look like the rest of the tournament, and it’s probably/definitely due to lack of proper substitution 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Nice snap shot Morgan.

[shadow_operative2.0 16,257]

Is the Swede goalie sneaky hot too? 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Just now, Hank_Hill said:

This start is starting to look like the rest of the tournament, and it’s probably/definitely due to lack of proper substitution 

Not to defend Vlatko, but Sweden is only on 2 subs, making their 3rd right now.

 

[Hank_Hill 19,999]

Just now, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Is the Swede goalie sneaky hot too? 

100%. Pointed that out to the wife earlier. 

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

Why take Morgan out if it looks like we are going to Penalties? 

[Bottlecap 1,523]

she looks like she could be ibra's kid

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Rapinoe for Morgan?

[Bottlecap 1,523]

wait, who's the 9 then? smith?

[shadow_operative2.0 16,257]

Survey says... Yes. 

 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

GOD DAMN THEIR KEEPER

[HornOnTheBayou 9,062]

3 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Is the Swede goalie sneaky hot too? 

No sneaky about it. Although, right now I have my eye on the AR on the bench side.

[hayden_horn 11,402]

watching rapinoe give up on that play broke my heart a little

[Mdhorn 6,166]

Gottdam Swedish goalie. 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

1 minute ago, Bottlecap said:

wait, who's the 9 then? smith?

Must be, but not the switch I make right now. I would have agreed with Smith coming out for Rapinoe. Morgan woke up in overtime.

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

2 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Rapinoe for Morgan?

Don't get it. Why would you do that? 

[Bottlecap 1,523]

can we sub out Rapinoe?

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Just now, hayden_horn said:

watching rapinoe give up on that play broke my heart a little

She didn't give up, her old legs couldn't get here there. I though she gave up on that in real time, but the replay showed me a look I know all to well when you realize you can't move your body the way you need to get to a ball.

[Captain Ron 13,128]

BTW - Lynn Williams is making me eat my words on the Rodman sub. After that first ball got away from her, she has been beating their left side up and down the field. Her plays have forced their keeper to make a lot of these saves.

Edited August 6, 2023 by Captain Ron

[Mdhorn 6,166]

Can Rodman come back?  

Edit: I kid, sort of. 

Edited August 6, 2023 by Mdhorn

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

Just now, Captain Ron said:

BTW - Lynn Williams is making me eat my words on the Rodman sub. After that first ball got away from her, she has been beating their left side up and down the field.

I like her. The future is bright. I think her and Rodman would have created something. 

And I know what you mean about body action vs. mind intention. It is real. 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Now THAT was the first touch Smith!

 

That wasn't on frame, but forced a save.

7 minutes ago, hayden_horn said:

watching rapinoe give up on that play broke my heart a little

You know what is breaking my heart? Watching her corners. If she can't get those into a play she really is useless out there.

[Bottlecap 1,523]

Her corners are BRUTAL

[Captain Ron 13,128]

VAR THAT SHIT!!!

Ok, not a penalty.

Edited August 6, 2023 by Captain Ron

[Mdhorn 6,166]

Williams is pretty damn good.  

[Captain Ron 13,128]

 

9 minutes ago, Bottlecap said:

can we sub out Rapinoe?

Why not? We still have over half our subs left!!!

[Captain Ron 13,128]

And I say that as a fan. She doesn't have the legs and even she knows it. We are slightly short of playing 10 v 11.

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

Just now, Captain Ron said:

And I say that as a fan. She doesn't have the legs and even she knows it. We are slightly short of playing 10 v 11.

Agree, she had her time, it is not now. 

[Mdhorn 6,166]

So many crosses left unpunished. 

[Bottlecap 1,523]

Damn this team deserves so much better than a rapinoe retirement tour

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Subs now?!?! Jesus christ Vlatko! Didn't you watch England in the Euros!!?!?!?!??!

[Bottlecap 1,523]

Exactly what I was thinking 😑 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

3 minutes ago, Bottlecap said:

Damn this team deserves so much better than a rapinoe retirement tour

And if he's going to make a sub this late, it has to be for Rapinoe. She is going to be useless in the shootout. You can almost predict the panenka.

 

If she isn't on the list as taker 10, I am going to fight someone.

Make it 11, I would trust Naeher more right now.

Edited August 6, 2023 by Captain Ron

[Hank_Hill 19,999]

2 minutes ago, Bottlecap said:

Damn this team deserves so much better than a rapinoe retirement tour

That free kick was depressing. She looks spry running off the ball I will say. 

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

And Morgan is good at penalties. DAMMMMITTTTTT

As has been said, fuck this retirement tour. 

[Mdhorn 6,166]

Not liking penalty kicks against their goalie.  

[shadow_operative2.0 16,257]

@InkaUtexas, appears @tokamak couldn’t hang, so think we’re the only two soldiers left from the beginning. 

[Captain Ron 13,128]

Just now, Mdhorn said:

Not liking penalty kicks against their goalie.  

I don't like PKs because PKs.

But PKs are a much different animal than the game. She might have been hot in game, she could save ZERO of these and I wouldn't be shocked.

[Hank_Hill 19,999]

Just now, shadow_operative2.0 said:

@InkaUtexas, appears @tokamak couldn’t hang, so think we’re the only two soldiers left from the beginning. 

Hey man I’ve been watching from the start

 

 

 

( never mind that it was 11pm my time)

[Mdhorn 6,166]

Oh fuck yeah!

[InkaUtexas 26,860]

2 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

@InkaUtexas, appears @tokamak couldn’t hang, so think we’re the only two soldiers left from the beginning. 

Since the anthem. After the Red Sox debacle today I needed more sports!