USMNT 2019

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

They should've already had one thanks to some horrible marking/decision making on the part of our defense, but Rodriguez's first touch let him down.

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Not bad from Lletget to Roldan.

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Boyd's free kick was a lot closer than I thought. Not sure if Muslera would've gotten to that.

[MillerEP 30908]

Midfield needs a lot of work.

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Wondo-full strike from Boyd there.

[MillerEP 30908]

Whoa! Lucky block

[ATLLonghorn 1118]

1 minute ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Wondo-full strike from Boyd there.

Kiwi Wondo

[RamjetFDO 10655]

Guzan made a real mess out of that... Very schoolboy mistake. Fortunately nothing comes from it for the Urinary-guys.

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

1 minute ago, RamjetFDO said:

Fortunately nothing comes from it for the Urinary-guys.

Was about to request a GIF, but on second thought, never mind.

[drt 647]

When the opposition just clearly doesn’t give a shit when your center backs have the ball close to the halfway line, they’re probably not good enough to pass it out of the back. Goddamnit

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Field has more divots than a tee box at a muni course.

[ztejas 44267]

6 minutes ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Was about to request a GIF, but on second thought, never mind.

Here, I've made a crude representation in paint for further review

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Sargent has a beard ... and plays for Uruguay?

[ztejas 44267]

1 minute ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Sargent has a beard ... and plays for Uruguay?

No that's Ream saving Guzan's deflection

[ztejas 44267]

Nice lil Sargent Dest combo

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Sergino Dest seems like the name of a future Marvel villain.

[RamjetFDO 10655]

Jesus. I've seen better corner kicks in U-10 matches.

[ztejas 44267]

It was nice of all 63 fans to show up to this one. 

[TexArcher 39074]

I've seen hotter soccer on campus.

[drt 647]

I like Sargent

Edited September 11, 2019 by drt
Probably should be obvious

[ztejas 44267]

Would be nice for the refs to do their jobs. Oh well. 

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

You can't expect the match referee to catch every handball, certainly not one in a critical area like the box with the defender's hand clearly outstretched in an unnatural position.

[RamjetFDO 10655]

Welp.

[MillerEP 30908]

We're looking terrible out there.

Edited September 11, 2019 by MillerEP

[TexArcher 39074]

Welp.

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Pretty nice counter and finish from Uruguay. Long got used.

[ATLLonghorn 1118]

6 minutes ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Long got used.

I don't understand why Long started ahead of Miles Robinson. Long has played 12 games for the USMNT. Berhalter has an idea what he brings to the table. Why bring Robinson if you aren't going to give him a start?

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Wish Morris hadn't gone for goal there.

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

2 minutes ago, ATLLonghorn said:

Why bring Robinson if you aren't going to give him a start?

Unfamiliar with Robinson. I suppose the same question could be asked in regard to Pomykal.

Didn't want Ream to play tonight as I don't think he's going to be part of the 2020 roster, but he's easily been our best defender tonight.

[TXSG8R 3362]

Is there some reason why the US never has someone try to delay these runs that come out of the midfield?  You have to have someone engage the ball to slow it down and deny the open run through the middle. It’s soccer 101. 

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Oh, god--Baird.

[RamjetFDO 10655]

Verticality?

Are we just making up words now?

[ATLLonghorn 1118]

1 minute ago, Braff Zacklin said:

Unfamiliar with Robinson. I suppose the same question could be asked in regard to Pomykal.

Didn't want Ream to play tonight as I don't think he's going to be part of the 2020 roster, but he's easily been our best defender tonight.

Ream is from St. Louis so I'm fine with him getting to start in his home town. Robinson has been having a great season for Atlanta which doesn't mean it's going to translate to the National Team by any means, but the guy has been one of the best, if not the best, CB's in MLS this year. If playing at a really high level in MLS doesn't get you a legitimate look with the national team, particularly when they don't have a ton of quality depth at that position right, what's even the point?

[TexArcher 39074]

We know we're down a goal, right?

[Hagbard Celine 11278]

oh yes, but we're trying to hold on to the last few seconds and score so we can cover the line like aggy..

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

Six guys defending three and they still had oodles of space to get a shot on goal.

[Hagbard Celine 11278]

5 minutes ago, RamjetFDO said:

Verticality?

Are we just making up words now?

My favorite words of my own invention:

Trippindicular (1985)

Authentica (the inverse of Generica) (2002)

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

The Demolition Man has arrived. Goals are sure to follow.

[InkaUtexas 26933]

Fuck yeah 

[ATLLonghorn 1118]

Hey, a total garbage goal still counts.

[Captain Ron 13133]

Holy shit we scored!!!

[Braff Zacklin 13676]

LoL

[MillerEP 30908]

Nice, we'll take it.

[TXSG8R 3362]

Morris is gassed. 

[Goo Punch 4275]

Pomykal makes his debut. 

[TexArcher 39074]

I believe that we won't lose!

I believe that we won't lose!

[RamjetFDO 10655]

Underwhelming.

[LTtxfan 50026]

Siap...

https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states/story/3937991/usmnt-depth-chart-where-theyre-strong-and-where-they-should-worry-ahead-of-world-cup-2022

[Napoleon 8852]

Apparently Argentina is better than the USMNT and doesn't even have to have the ball that much to prove it.

[Goo Punch 4275]

34 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Siap...

https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states/story/3937991/usmnt-depth-chart-where-theyre-strong-and-where-they-should-worry-ahead-of-world-cup-2022

don't worry, according to my current FIFA career mode Pomykal becomes an 86 OVR CM by WC 2022, Roldán is nails at the 6, and McKinnie now plays as an attacking wingback rated at 85 OVR. Oh and Sargent is basically Aubameyang, so we're all good.