Laley23
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May 25, 2010 4:25pm
Tonight at 7:30. USA plays a tune-up for the World Cup in a rather meaningless game in terms of results. But it has a great effect on ho will be playing in South Africa (30 needs to be 23 soon) and might decide what forward will be up top with Jozy since I think the rest of the positions are pretty much filled.
I hope and pray someone has a great game up top not named Ching. His ass needs to ride the pine as long as possible.
I hope and pray someone has a great game up top not named Ching. His ass needs to ride the pine as long as possible.
gorocks99
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May 25, 2010 4:26pm
"This one's for you, Laley" - Brian Ching
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 4:41pm
lol, I think Buddle is the best option. I dont think hes great, but probably in the best form outside of maybe Gomez...but the competition is a LITTLE questionable for him.
Mulva
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May 25, 2010 5:02pm
It's Herculez time to shine.
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sportchampps
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May 25, 2010 7:15pm
I think you have to move either Donovan or Dempsey up top and move holden out on the wing
gorocks99
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May 25, 2010 7:17pm
Keep Dempsey at MF. That's his natural position, he plays better on the wing.
gorocks99
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May 25, 2010 7:21pm
Starting 11:
Brad Guzan; Steve Cherundolo (C), Clarence Goodson, Oguchi Onyewu, Jonathan Bornstein; Stuart Holden, Maurice Edu, Jose Francisco Torres, DaMarcus Beasley; Edson Buddle, Eddie Johnson
Buddle and Johnson with a chance to shine right away.
Brad Guzan; Steve Cherundolo (C), Clarence Goodson, Oguchi Onyewu, Jonathan Bornstein; Stuart Holden, Maurice Edu, Jose Francisco Torres, DaMarcus Beasley; Edson Buddle, Eddie Johnson
Buddle and Johnson with a chance to shine right away.
SportsAndLady
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May 25, 2010 7:34pm
Off topic, but did anyone see the Pele' interview on sportscenter? I loved it.
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 7:35pm
That is the LAST thing they need to do. They have tried it and it has failed miserably with both players. Dont move your two best players out of their positions just to fill a spot up top. It would have a tremendously bad trickle down affect.sportchampps wrote: I think you have to move either Donovan or Dempsey up top and move holden out on the wing
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 8:00pm
About to be underway! Lets go Buddle!!!!
Also hope my hometown boy (Beasley, from Ft. Wayne) plays well and makes the final roster...but I have my doubts, he probably shouldnt have made the 30 man lol.
Also hope my hometown boy (Beasley, from Ft. Wayne) plays well and makes the final roster...but I have my doubts, he probably shouldnt have made the 30 man lol.
SportsAndLady
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May 25, 2010 8:09pm
Love the attacking mentality so far.
Some good passing in the midfield, need to obtain a bit more possession though.
Some good passing in the midfield, need to obtain a bit more possession though.
3reppom
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May 25, 2010 8:14pm
I know that Stuart Holden didn't get any run in the premier league for Bolton but I think he can be a key player in the cup for the US.
SportsAndLady
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May 25, 2010 8:21pm
Gooooooooal
Automatik
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May 25, 2010 8:46pm
I just turned it on. How was the goal?
Automatik
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May 25, 2010 8:47pm
I can't believe that little fool just outjumped Gooch!
SportsAndLady
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May 25, 2010 8:49pm
IT was off a free kick, Cech fucked up the punch out and it was basically gift wrapped for Edu.
Czech just equalized, 1-1
Czech just equalized, 1-1
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 8:54pm
holden put in a GREAT ball, despite the fact that Cech looked like a retard. It was just passed the back post at the 6 yard box. Nearly perfect placement (maybe about a yard to close to the goal)
3reppom
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May 25, 2010 8:56pm
Gooch still seems unsure about himself. I think he is/will be fine but this is his first extended playing time since the injury and it is showing
3reppom
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May 25, 2010 9:25pm
no midfield at all with this group. The lack of depth is showing here
Mulva
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May 25, 2010 9:28pm
Count it.Mulva wrote: It's Herculez time to shine.
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 9:32pm
Holden with 2 good set piece passes/crosses. The corner was maybe a little to lofty, but great placement again.
Gomez with the nice run not giving up after the long corner.
Gomez with the nice run not giving up after the long corner.
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 9:51pm
Pretty bad defense all around tonight for the USA. I loked how they moved going forward though. Nice overlaps and runs from people giving the man with the ball tons of options.
Jughead
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May 25, 2010 9:56pm
Wow, they need to keep this goalie at home...he didn't charge that at all.
Laley23
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May 25, 2010 10:00pm
Brad Guzan is pretty much slotted in the #2 slot. I have NO CLUE why he is still at Aston Villa though. He cant see the field ahead of countryman Brad Friedel.
3reppom
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May 25, 2010 10:45pm
Friedel can't play forever. I know they say that goalkeepers age like fine wine but 40 has to be pretty frickin close to the limitLaley23 wrote: Brad Guzan is pretty much slotted in the #2 slot. I have NO CLUE why he is still at Aston Villa though. He cant see the field ahead of countryman Brad Friedel.