Moose Stuff
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2023-2024 European Football Thread
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Moose Stuff
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Pulisic again
Americans have finished their chances for the most part. Jamaica really haven’t.
Pulisic again
Americans have finished their chances for the most part. Jamaica really haven’t.
Moose Stuff
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If you’re a US soccer fan Sunday is one of the better days you’ll ever have to look forward to..... women for the World Cup title in the AM and the men vs Mexico for the Gold Cup title that evening.
Purp
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The restart clearly didn't carry over the same momentum, but I didn't think it was that bad. Jamaica made a shrewd tactical change in the break and I was actually impressed with how our guys responded and figured out how to still create some chances. Jamaica was intent on denying Jozy the ball and stuffing the center of the park with bodies to force the center backs to make long passes. It was an effective strategy, but most U.S. teams the last 2-3 years would not have figured out a way to break that down. These kids did.
He's not a winger. No clue what Berhalter was trying with that move. I'd still like to see more from him, but I think his ghost is more Berhalter's fault.
That was embarrassing. McKinnie deserved the assist there. Just a perfectly weighted ball to the guys you'd theoretically want on the end of it and he did the equivalent of fumbling the snap.
Purp
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We had a lot of dangerous chances and a ton of shots on frame. Pulisic got a couple poacher goals tonight, but he was phenomenal all night.
Purp
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I'm really impressed with Cannon in this tournament. he had another excellent performance tonight. He's consistently solid defensively and a very dangerous player in the attack. I like him a lot.
Ream and Morris were the only starters for me who I felt were bad. I really don't think Ream is a wing back and I think he's as much a liability as every other left back we've tried since Corey Gibbs. I would love to see two of Cannon/Yedlin/Johnson at the outside back positions even if one is on his off footed side.
I'm getting schoolgirl giddy about the future at midfield with McKinnie, Pulisic, Adams, and Boyd. The potential of that group is so exciting considering their ages.
To your point on Zardes, if we can just find someone for them up top to finish reliably. Very excited to see what happens against Mexico.
Ream and Morris were the only starters for me who I felt were bad. I really don't think Ream is a wing back and I think he's as much a liability as every other left back we've tried since Corey Gibbs. I would love to see two of Cannon/Yedlin/Johnson at the outside back positions even if one is on his off footed side.
I'm getting schoolgirl giddy about the future at midfield with McKinnie, Pulisic, Adams, and Boyd. The potential of that group is so exciting considering their ages.
To your point on Zardes, if we can just find someone for them up top to finish reliably. Very excited to see what happens against Mexico.
Moose Stuff
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Hoping two years from now the current young core is joined by Sargent/Weah/Pomykal/Soto.....
Also feel like we’ve got a few guys not currently with the squad who could be upgrades. You already mentioned Yedlin. How about John Brooks? He hurt again I assume?
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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The sport has too many damn cups.
Purp
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#whataburger
Chongo94
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Shocking I know, but apparently Megan Rapinoe is once again and still criticizing FIFA after they announced they would double the prize money for the women’s World Cup and invest $1billion dollars into the women’s game the next four years or so. Apparently she is also upset that 2 other finals happen tomorrow as well.
I used to think she believed half the crap that constantly spews out of her mouth but now I think she just craves attention. Cannot stand her. Ok, rant over, sorry.
I used to think she believed half the crap that constantly spews out of her mouth but now I think she just craves attention. Cannot stand her. Ok, rant over, sorry.
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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How hard is it to put 3 damn orders of hash browns in a bag?
The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog
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Please let her be on the part of California that falls into the ocean.
Moose Stuff
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Rose Lavelle...... wow.
Moose Stuff
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I’m gonna disagree. Look, I don’t agree with much of what she says but I respect what she’s trying to do. And yes, they are raising the money for the ladies but they’re raising it even more for the men so the gap is only growing. She has a legitimate point (especially in THIS country).
And all the while she’s kicking ass on the field. I can respect just about anyone who talks the talk AND walks the walk.
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Moose Stuff
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Dutch keeper is the only reason this game isn’t about 5-0.
Moose Stuff
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These ladies are just an absolute machine. Total respect for what they’ve done and continue to do for this sport, not just in this country but for girls all over the world.
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Portland Frog
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Congrats to the US women! Very impressive. 12th win in a row for US team. Dominant on offense and defense. A complete team.
Moose Stuff
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My best advice to you would be to sleep through this thread too. You probably aren’t intelligent enough to understand it.
