I like the energy of this match so far. More interesting than Serbia.
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Damn, this energy is truly refreshing. Nothing like 11 guys playing out of position with a German yelling at them.
We do seem to be more on the same page, I think. Lletget is just dominating the game, imo.
The forwards don't seem to be in sync from my terrible soccer opinion.
Still no goals, but I think we looked better as a team that half then the previous game.
Yea, it's almost like they are playing in separate games at times, if that makes sense. They are both having impact on the game, but not enough individually.another angry ag said:
The forwards don't seem to be in sync from my terrible soccer opinion.
I've always kinda felt like Agudelo was in the Dempsey vein, where he kinda drifts in and out but has those moments of brilliance no one else can. But he does that more as a true forward, which is maybe not ideal.
PatAg said:Yea, it's almost like they are playing in separate games at times, if that makes sense. They are both having impact on the game, but not enough individually.another angry ag said:
The forwards don't seem to be in sync from my terrible soccer opinion.
I've always kinda felt like Agudelo was in the Dempsey vein, where he kinda drifts in and out but has those moments of brilliance no one else can. But he does that more as a true forward, which is maybe not ideal.
Yeah, it's like none of them are playing awful, but they have no idea where the other will be. There was one moment where Morris was looking for him and he wasn't even in the area code.
McCartys (?) Effort is fun to watch. Nice to feel like these guys appreciate playing for the USMNT.
Pontius is a decent player, but I don't think he is someone we will see in the Hex matches or the World Cup.
It's so awesome to see dangerous corners and free kicks being sent into the box. I feel like Zimmerman is going to get onto the end of the next one. He just has a knack for doing that in the MLS so far.
I'm not sure I understand this emphasis this game on quick plays and short corners. I assume it's something the coaches wanted to try out this game, but I've never been a fan of it.
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Finally. The breakthrough.
Damn, silky smooth. Love how we're not playing down to our competition.
Nice goal
Very nice
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What a great goal from start to finish
Just feel like thsi team is already showing better off the ball movement then they did under Klinnsman. I guess we will see if that continues as the level of play increases.
Would I be considered crazy if I thought it was time to only bring Bradley on as a sub for the USMNT?
These Jamaicans have glass legs.
I don't think Arena would be averse to the thought, but you'd have to feel really solid with the players replacing him. I think off of these 2 games, you absolutely have to be thinking you will start Lletget and see what he can do in the Hex. Not sure if I want to start Feilhaber yet, I feel like he might be the type of guy you bring off the bench to tie/win a game.another angry ag said:
Would I be considered crazy if I thought it was time to only bring Bradley on as a sub for the USMNT?
Nagbe has looked poor since he came in in this game, imo.
Evans? DmB? What is this the senior tour?
Villafana did a lot for himself this game to keep getting looks going forward, I think. Him and Lletget were pretty dominant down the left, but I still feel like we might need Lletget more in the middle. Could be wrong there though.
Not that I think Arena was seriously considering him, but he definitely cant have Evans in the pool of players after these 10-15 minutes.
Agudelo hasn't looked super threatening most of the game, but he has actually put in work this game pressing hard .
Think our forward pairing should be Wood and Altidore together, with probably Morris coming on later in the game to hopefully use his pace, power, and game sense to take advantage of a worn down defense.
Pat, I agree with both your past posts.
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McCartys (?) Effort is fun to watch. Nice to feel like these guys appreciate playing for the USMNT.
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