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Captain Ron · January 20

The giveaway was on Kamungo.

Edited January 20 by Captain Ron

Braff Zacklin · January 20

Just now, Captain Ron said:

The giveaway was on Kamungo.

Ah, well, it was terrible getting caught in possession like that. Hopefully, he'll learn.

SA-KC_Horn · January 20

The US gk took a terrible angle. He dove along with defender, instead protecting far post. That was an easy save opportunity.

Braff Zacklin · January 20

These guys couldn't score in a whorehouse.

Billy Pilgrim · January 20

1 minute ago, Braff Zacklin said:

These guys couldn't score in a whorehouse.

The Tolkien guy blew 2 point blank shots

NoName · January 21

What a great hire. Err - rehire.

Napoleon · January 21

Nothing to do with today’s match, that I didn’t know was happening, but…

Is Tyler Adams just going to take a red shirt this season?

It’s the second half of the season and he still isn’t even making the bench.

ztejas · January 21

11 hours ago, NoName said:

What a great hire. Err - rehire.

So of the 3 games he lost one was against Germany and the other two were completely fucking meaningless (and in one of those Dest decided to get a red halfway through).

Y'all realize the friendly yesterday was basically a camp scrimmage. Everyone worth a shit was playing for their clubs yesterday in Europe.

Captain Ron · January 21

I don’t care much about the friendlies, whatever.

But losing to Trinidad and Tobago, red card or not is the epitome of why he was a bad rehire. He can’t lose that game with this talent.

ztejas · January 21

1 minute ago, Captain Ron said:

But losing to Trinidad and Tobago, red card or not is the epitome of why he was a bad rehire. He can’t lose that game with this talent.

Well we WON the aggregate quarterfinal 4-2. And saying "red card or not" is silly. Dest got sent off in the 39th minute and then T&T scored twice in the next 20 minutes. In the other 4 games we've had against T&T under Gerg we've outscored them 22-0.

Ted Lange · January 21

dogbreath · January 21

Thoughts on game, Olympic roster and 26 World Cup final.

Add McGlynn, the Bosnian wing Bajratavecic and Luna to the Olympic team roster. Start Cardosa over Morris as a 6 and use Sargent as one of the 3 overage players.

Why did ggg start three dm’s? Morris Atencio and zawadaski (who played cb). We have a dearth of quality center backs and he uses a dm as one. Why did Sands as a dm, not play at all?

And after watching multiple gold cup games at Jerry World, I think it’s a horrible place to watch soccer. The corner kicks were fucked up because the field wasn’t wide enough. And seeing a final four there the sight lines from above suck. Watching US v Argentina in the Copa America semis at upper deck NRG stadium was so much better.

Mittens · January 21

Captain Ron · January 22

6 hours ago, dogbreath said:

Thoughts on game, Olympic roster and 26 World Cup final.

Add McGlynn, the Bosnian wing Bajratavecic and Luna to the Olympic team roster. Start Cardosa over Morris as a 6 and use Sargent as one of the 3 overage players.

Why did ggg start three dm’s? Morris Atencio and zawadaski (who played cb). We have a dearth of quality center backs and he uses a dm as one. Why did Sands as a dm, not play at all?

And after watching multiple gold cup games at Jerry World, I think it’s a horrible place to watch soccer. The corner kicks were fucked up because the field wasn’t wide enough. And seeing a final four there the sight lines from above suck. Watching US v Argentina in the Copa America semis at upper deck NRG stadium was so much better.

Houston’s luck with bribing hasn’t been great.

Edited January 22 by Captain Ron

Trey3216 · January 22

On 1/20/2024 at 3:47 PM, Braff Zacklin said:

These guys couldn't score in a whorehouse.

Especially after Gergg kicks all the whores before they get a chance to score.

Trey3216 · January 22

On 1/21/2024 at 9:45 AM, ztejas said:

So of the 3 games he lost one was against Germany and the other two were completely fucking meaningless (and in one of those Dest decided to get a red halfway through).

Y'all realize the friendly yesterday was basically a camp scrimmage. Everyone worth a shit was playing for their clubs yesterday in Europe.

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The Dog · January 22

On 1/20/2024 at 10:26 PM, Napoleon said:

Nothing to do with today’s match, that I didn’t know was happening, but…

Is Tyler Adams just going to take a red shirt this season?

It’s the second half of the season and he still isn’t even making the bench.

according to FotMob he's scheduled to return early February.

Good news is it appears Bournemouth should stay in the EPL.

Edited January 22 by The Dog

Captain Ron · January 22

4 hours ago, Trey3216 said:

Especially after Gergg kicks all the whores before they get a chance to score.

Captain Ron · January 23

Jesse Marsh was kind of critical of the approach to the match over the weekend by Berhalter.

https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/jesse-marsch-on-usmnts-loss-to-slovenia-were-trying-to-be-spain-2010-and-we-just-dont-have-the-players/

Captain Ron · January 23

A few sites asking if the January camp is still useful. They really note this year might just be an aberration, but this year featured a large number of players to likely not make an impact on the USMNT roster ever beyond this game (or maybe future January camps).

They note that in the past we have seen a number of players make an impact early in their careers that became mainstays, but this year with all of our talent, this camp especially, the focus doesn't seem to be identifying players that have a future with the USMNT.

Interesting questions, and they note that Berhalter selections/strategy don't help.

https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-january-camp-cupcake-beneficial/blt805b199b4dce77d6

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39350133/do-january-camps-benefit-usmnt

Captain Ron · January 23

Last one: US facing a goalkeeper crisis?

They note that Turner is just about a lock, but behind him is .... ? And this is after years of steady play from the position.

And they outline why Turner (and others) have had issues moving up to bigger stages too.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39318038/why-usmnt-facing-goalkeeper-crisis-turner-steffen-horvath

The Dog · January 23

um...

as long as he starts I guess...

Braff Zacklin · January 23

Was hoping Gio would go to Serie A as all of our recent transfers there seem to be flourishing.

ztejas · January 23

4 hours ago, Captain Ron said:

A few sites asking if the January camp is still useful.

Of course it's still useful - it gives everyone in this thread another game to watch and bitch about.

The Dog · January 23

The Dog · January 24

Marseille

Mittens · January 24

The Dog · January 25

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39380009/dortmund-reach-agreement-marseille-nottingham-forest-reyna-loan

Quote

Marseille and Nottingham Forest have both reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund over a loan with an option for a permanent transfer for U.S. men's national team midfielder Gio Reyna, sources told ESPN.

Two unnamed clubs have reached a similar agreement with Dortmund, sources said, meaning it is now up to Reyna to decide where to take the next step of his career.

Napoleon · January 25

2 hours ago, The Dog said:

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39380009/dortmund-reach-agreement-marseille-nottingham-forest-reyna-loan

15 hours ago, The Dog said:

Marseille

Definitely want Marseille over Nottingham, or anywhere in the UK, really.

Don’t know much about Marseille’s current squad other than they do not play in the UK.

shnsajax · January 25

36 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

Definitely want Marseille over Nottingham, or anywhere in the UK, really.

Don’t know much about Marseille’s current squad other than they do not play in the UK.

Marseille > Sevilla > Forest. And if $16million is accurate (to buy )there will be a couple other teams we aren't hearing about making bids. Ajax were interested a couple of months ago in a loan to buy, and if Villa are wanting him they go to #1 even in the UK.

Captain Ron · January 25

Not that he’s high on the USMNT pecking order, but Jesus Ferreira was set to move with FC Dallas accepting a transfer bid to Spartak Moscow. The MLS blocked the move.

WTF was FCD thinking accepting that offer? Jesus too?

alincoln · January 25

$$$

Captain Ron · January 25

Clearly it was the money.

I’m just wondering why anyone would think it would go thru given the political situation.

The Dog · January 26

Braff Zacklin · January 26

Hope he gets what he wants and stays healthy enough to play often.

LurkingHorn · January 26

Good. I really don't want our players going to England. It just has not been a good place for our guys to develop IMO.

Napoleon · January 26

Now, can we get knocked out in the group stage of the Copa America already and then go after Chompers?

Klopp with nearly 24 months guiding the national team would be perfectly fine with me.

ztejas · January 26

On 1/25/2024 at 12:43 AM, shnsajax said:

Marseille > Sevilla

Disagree. L1 sucks. Marseille ranks as a slightly better team but he will play against better players at Sevilla.

SimonBolivar · January 26

5 minutes ago, ztejas said:

Disagree. L1 sucks. Marseille ranks as a slightly better team but he will play against better players at Sevilla.

This is true, I'm about the only L1 fan I've ever met but its a pretty poor league that is getting by on historical reputation and PSG these days.

Mittens · January 26

37 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

Klopp with nearly 24 months guiding the national team would be perfectly fine with me.

That was my 1st thought as well, but he's said he's taking 12 months off before even looking at the next opportunity.

ztejas · January 27

Mittens · January 27

Napoleon · January 29

Panama will be focused this summer to honor a fallen hero.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/39412202/former-panama-striker-luis-tejada-dies-41

The Dog · January 29

The Dog · January 30

ztejas · January 30

On 1/27/2024 at 5:55 PM, Mittens said:

Have him take pks. Milan missed 2 and drew 2-2.

LurkingHorn · January 30

1 hour ago, The Dog said:

I don't know much about Fiorentina's roster, but that would be the move I'd want for him as I think his style is better suited for Italy or Spain. Fiorentina is currently in 6th and battling for a top 4 spot.

Jive Turkey · January 30

Italy would be great for Gio. Very entertaining league. Paramount Plus sub comes in real handy for Serie A games. I'd tune in for Fiorentina games with Gio. I have a soft spot for that club because of Batistuta back in the day. One of my favorite players. That purple kit is kinda sweet.

Napoleon · January 31

7 hours ago, Jive Turkey said:

Italy would be great for Gio. Very entertaining league. Paramount Plus sub comes in real handy for Serie A games. I'd tune in for Fiorentina games with Gio. I have a soft spot for that club because of Batistuta back in the day. One of my favorite players. That purple kit is kinda sweet.

Batistuta!!

How can you not love an Argentine attacking player?

And with Gio’s Argentine ancestry, the love in Florence would just keep flowing. Plus, that kit. A friend went to a Fiorentina match with his fiancée a couple of years ago and got kits and I just sent the Gio rumor tweet to him 5 minutes ago letting him know that he may have to get another Fiorentina kit if this goes through.

Would be excellent!

LurkingHorn · January 31

Welp....

Oft injured player goes to one of the roughest leagues. What could possibly go wrong?

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