like_that;1630442 wrote:Can we all take the time to lol at ytowngirlfail for QQing up a storm when Donovan was left off the roster. Pretty sure sure bitched and hoped klinnsman would fail. What a joke.
Ytowngirlinfla;1630405 wrote:I'll eat my words about Klinsman he knows what he's doing!
But you responded with "most Americans don't follow soccer and can only name 3 players on the team and Donovan was one of them so leaving him off pissed us off". Lol.Raw Dawgin' it;1630440 wrote:He said reaction to Donovan being left of was way to high and I responded to that.
Yeah, he is really playing like shit. But he was pretty much awesome leading up to this tournament, WC Qualifying included. Our best player, one of the best MFers in Italy...Arsenal wanted him for their team (top team in the English Premier League, if you dont know)...Dont know what has happened, other than just playing poorly. But he was touted aroudn the globe as a top MFer in the world...and not just by American media.Raw Dawgin' it;1630430 wrote:So is bradley just having a shaky WC?
I get the reaction from a neutral standpoint, but it should NOT have been so much attacking directed at him. There was no reason for people to attack him if they admittedly dont know and follow the game.Raw Dawgin' it;1630433 wrote:Because the majority of Americans, myself included, can name about 3 soccer players, and he's the face of mens soccer. Truth is America only cares about soccer every 4 years, like the olympics.
Jesus. I cant believe how bad that guy was. Just a disgrace how much he DIDNT believe in his players. So much parking of the bus and no real adjustments or tactics.Automatik;1630441 wrote:I know one thing. He absolutely shits on Bob Bradley.
Don't think it'd be any different than say if Alex Morgan or Abby Wambach was left off of USA. Even if they were washed up, they're the house hold names. Doesn't it go to show that a lot of people in the country don't follow soccer for there to be that much outrage over it?SportsAndLady;1630446 wrote:But you responded with "most Americans don't follow soccer and can only name 3 players on the team and Donovan was one of them so leaving him off pissed us off". Lol.
Pretty sure that's wrong. No one has two yellows in the group stage for the US.wildcats20;1630455 wrote:So Beckerman misses the next match. How big of a loss is that?
Thought I read it on twitter earlier. Could have been a typo or I misread.gorocks99;1630457 wrote:Pretty sure that's wrong. No one has two yellows in the group stage for the US.
If you were correct, it would be huge. But you are not, so we are fine.wildcats20;1630455 wrote:So Beckerman misses the next match. How big of a loss is that?
Didn't know that, thanks!Laley23;1630462 wrote: ...but it will reset to 0 for the knockout stages.
It's a dumb rule as it is but to extend it, that makes it even worse.Laley23;1630465 wrote:I was wrong, actually. Forgot they changed it and have extended it through the QF. So, its 5 matches now, not just group stage.
Why is it a dumb rule? Every professional (and college) soccer association has a yellow card accumulation rule.wildcats20;1630483 wrote:It's a dumb rule as it is but to extend it, that makes it even worse.
They definitely will play better than they did last summer IMO. I also don't think Belgium has looked as good as they were last summer.Laley23;1630505 wrote:And we get Belgium, Tuesday at 4. I really like our chances in this game. I think their midfield and defense can really be exposed by our guys.
Part of me says he's super athletic and should be out there from the start, but I also think there's tremendous value in having someone with his speed coming on the field fresh when a bunch of guys on the other team are starting to get pretty heavy legs. It can take his speed and make it a HUGE advantage, not just a regular one.Pick6;1630511 wrote:Yedlin needs to start IMO.
Not to mention if he creeps up all game our defense becomes vulnerable.gorocks99;1630516 wrote:Part of me says he's super athletic and should be out there from the start, but I also think there's tremendous value in having someone with his speed coming on the field fresh when a bunch of guys on the other team are starting to get pretty heavy legs. It can take his speed and make it a HUGE advantage, not just a regular one.
They've been bringing him on late for wingers though, I think the last couple games he's come on for Zusi. Then he just gets free reign to move forward and back.SportsAndLady;1630518 wrote:Not to mention if he creeps up all game our defense becomes vulnerable.