Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 7, 2014 2:55pm
They called up a defender to replace him, because as Jogi put it "We've got enough alternatives with Lukas Podolski, Andre Schurrle, Mario Gotze, Thomas Muller, Mesut Ozil, Julian Draxler and Toni Kroos."slingshot4ever;1623433 wrote:One of top German midfielders when down with partial torn ligament in ankle. May be out for World Cup.
So unfair.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 7, 2014 6:12pm
Altidore doing nothing to quell dissenters so far. Team yet again looks pretty bad.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 7, 2014 6:17pm
Fucking. Finally.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 7, 2014 6:17pm
Jozy scores
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Jun 7, 2014 7:12pm
twice....not bad
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jun 7, 2014 7:12pm
He's fixed...a rocket from Jozy!
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 7, 2014 7:21pm
x2Laley23;1623446 wrote:So what does everyone want to see tonight versus Nigeria?
My top 3 things:
1. Jozy gets a goal
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 7, 2014 7:40pm
Jozy might be back, if he is, we have a puncher's chance. Gonzalez should not see the field in the WC.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 7, 2014 8:49pm
Best we've played in a while. I really like the Beckerman Jones lineup. I like that Bradley can go up the field more.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 7, 2014 10:13pm
Check, check and check.Laley23;1623446 wrote:So what does everyone want to see tonight versus Nigeria?
My top 3 things:
1. Jozy gets a goal
2. Defense looks solid. A shutout would look good, but might be lucky. I want to see them actually look coherant, even if Nigeria manages a goal or 2, as opposed to a lucky shutout.
3. Some nice counter play build up. When we win the ball, I want to see at least 5+ attacks that start with D/J. Jones that link up with the wings, Bradley and finally Dempsey/Jozy for a finish. Thats how we will have to play in Brazil, imo.
Sorry, but those of you who didnt want Jozy in the line-up are just wrong. The USA has no shot with anyone else up top. Jozy is by far our best striker. Yes, he was in a funk, but they have no chance in hell without him on the field. Thankfully, he looks like he has confidence after the tap in.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 7, 2014 10:18pm
I also like Beckerman in the lineup but he has a lot of haters. I just love his ball distribution.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 7, 2014 10:24pm
Beckerman back there with Jones, allows Jones to wander around like he wants to and for Bradley to go forward. Bradley is too good not to go forward like he did today.sportchampps;1623609 wrote:I also like Beckerman in the lineup but he has a lot of haters. I just love his ball distribution.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 7, 2014 10:28pm
The only issue with this line-up, which is the line-up that has to be used vs Ghana imo, is that Zusi isnt in it. Probably our most creative winger. But, thats not of too much concern, the team looked awesome today.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 7, 2014 11:08pm
I've always liked Zusi but he looked like crap the previous game IMO.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 7, 2014 11:20pm
This is what I mean by most creative though. Even today, if Mix controlled the great pass, he had a goal...
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 7, 2014 11:20pm
That graph of course was before the last 3 friendlies. Comparing Landon to the rest of the 23...
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 7, 2014 11:23pm
I think they'll put in Zusi for Bedoya. Bedoya didn't do much today.Laley23;1623617 wrote:The only issue with this line-up, which is the line-up that has to be used vs Ghana imo, is that Zusi isnt in it. Probably our most creative winger. But, thats not of too much concern, the team looked awesome today.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 7, 2014 11:24pm
I also hope that Dempsey finds his touch, he's still a bit off and could have had at least 1 goal today.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 7, 2014 11:38pm
He is so much better defensively though, and he was solid enough on that side today. And, I think thats more important with Jurgen right now.Ytowngirlinfla;1623634 wrote:I think they'll put in Zusi for Bedoya. Bedoya didn't do much today.
That said, he was terrible with great chances today, and you just cant have that when we, at least expect, to only have so many chances per game on the counter. We cannot spoil the open chances in the box we get, which Bedoya did today.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 9, 2014 9:58pm
[video=youtube;DlJEt2KU33I][/video]
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 9, 2014 10:27pm
Watched that last night on HBO. Spot on, and hilarious.
Also, anyone see the animated short out for the WC? Loved it.
Also, anyone see the animated short out for the WC? Loved it.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jun 9, 2014 11:07pm
YEah by nike. So good
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jun 10, 2014 11:12am
The thing about what John Oliver is saying...he's bringing to light to the public what most of the soccer community already knows. Now...people who like John Oliver and his humor understand some of the issues.Laley23;1624357 wrote:Watched that last night on HBO. Spot on, and hilarious.
Also, anyone see the animated short out for the WC? Loved it.
Animated short was real good too.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jun 10, 2014 1:47pm
For anyone who hasn't seen the short:
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[video=youtube;Iy1rumvo9xc][/video]
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 10, 2014 2:09pm
I'll be watching the World Cup for two reasons:
This..
...and this
This..
...and this