It really is frustrating to see some of the coaching decisions being made over the past few months with this squad. The US roster is young, but I'd at least like the coach put the team in the best position to succeed and then see what happens. But I will still be cheering the boys on against England, no matter who is in the starting lineup.
2022 World Cup - USA team thread
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I read Bruce’s actual comments about the game and he had some criticism for Berhalter. He said he would have brought on subs earlier and, attacking subs at that. I have to say that I agree with him on that point.
Well we just need to beat England today then and a tie vs Iran would be enough.
one of the all-time biggest upsets in World Cup history. The USA goal was assisted by the late, great PSU soccer coach Walter Bahr. (Some reports that Bahr's shot would have scored, but that Joe Gaetjens tapped it in and thus was credited as the goal scorer.)
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wouldn't miss it for almost anything, including a PSU football game (which I rarely miss).
As for the best players on the US team, they're all good. The ones that should be looked at on offense:
- Haji Wright: he's starting up front.
- Christian Pulisic: he attracts a lot of attention from the other team, and either sets up scores or makes scores with his runs
- Tim Weah: really fast, and often creates match-up problems for other teams. His play is different than Pulisic's, but he should cause issues for England
- Weston McKinnie: he's an excellent player in the midfield. He seemed to have a pulled muscle in his thigh or in his groin, in the 2nd half of the match against Wales, so England will probably test him early to see if the injury is still limiting him
- Yunus Musah: another interesting player that can cause problems for the opposition.
Concerns:
- Sergino Dest: in the 1st game, Wales seemed to be taking advantage of him, so England is likely to attack whenever they are matched up around him
- in general, can the USA score enough against England, and can they handle the scoring pressure that England will likely throw at them
- Gio Reyna may be the USA's best scorer, but he didn't play in the match against Wales. He was supposed to be available for today's match, and perhaps he is, but he's not starting
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I should have mentioned Tyler Adams as well. He's the center midfielder for the USA. As the match is likely to be won or lost in the midfield, his play is likely to be crucial. He's been very solid during qualifying, and was excellent against Wales.
USA had a rough patch from about the 9 minute mark to @ the 17 minute mark, where England was really dominating. Kane had a good opportunity that a US defender blocked out for an England corner. After that, the USA's play improved, and McKinnie had a great opportunity at a goal but knocked it high. Still 0-0 at the 30 minute mark.
0-0 at the half
highlights for the USA:
the shot missed by McKinnie:
Pulisic's shot hit the crossbar:
Header by Pulisic went wide:
highlights for the USA:
the shot missed by McKinnie:
Pulisic's shot hit the crossbar:
Header by Pulisic went wide:
Seems like I’ve been hearing this same phrase for 30 years.
no, I haven't a clue.
Are you not seeing the tweets? Or are you not seeing anything in the post? Since you quoted part of a post, I'm guessing it's just the tweets.
I see all of them. Did you put TMac on ignore?
Decent half by the US squad. England with the edge, but US had some solid scoring chances.
2 thoughts:
We were at our best offensively on rushes rather slowly bringing the ball up.
We need to apply pressure earlier on the defensive end. We're allowing ENG to get too deep.
We were at our best offensively on rushes rather slowly bringing the ball up.
We need to apply pressure earlier on the defensive end. We're allowing ENG to get too deep.
USA is more dominant in the 2nd half. They've had several corners. They just can't get that finishing shot to take the lead.
Also, Moore in for Dest. That is somewhat surprising, as Dest has had a strong game so far.
By contrast, England is making their 3rd sub at this time.
By contrast, England is making their 3rd sub at this time.
Dest got a yellow against Wales; the announcers speculated that this might be the reason.
Final: 0-0
Great effort by the USA. They had a lot of opportunities, but couldn't get a goal. England was on their heels for a good bit of the 2nd half, but nearly scored in stoppage time.
Nice match.
Great effort by the USA. They had a lot of opportunities, but couldn't get a goal. England was on their heels for a good bit of the 2nd half, but nearly scored in stoppage time.
Nice match.
