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***Official USMNT-WCQ Octagonal Thread***
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Going to be pretty interesting to see how much the MLS players will be able to contribute in this window. I'd say go with the best lineup for the first two matches and then rotate for the 3rd. We need results; especially in Canada.
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod
You're right. Too many people don't have a sense of humor. Carry on.
Hell yeah let's go Minnesota! Fingers crossed as a Loons season seat holder I can get in the draw.
Gonna be cold as balls.
Gonna be cold as balls.
Pahdz said:
Hell yeah let's go Minnesota! Fingers crossed as a Loons season seat holder I can get in the draw.
Gonna be cold as balls.
That'll be outside?
Wow, Adams not in the match day squad for RB Leipzig
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod
akm91 said:
Wow, Adams not in the match day squad for RB Leipzig
Wow, not on the squad…
We are the Aggies, The Aggies are We
Have they secured advancement?
Did Adams sustain a knock in Jamaica? In Marsh's dog house?
RB Leipzig is at the bottom of the table - 7pts behind PSG for 2nd with 2 games left, so no point in him playing. Marsh and keeper are out for COVID also.
That makes sense. Thanks.
They just said he's out for card accumulation.
Ok, that makes sense.TRM said:
They just said he's out for card accumulation.
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod
Are you questioning my sanity or if the game is outdoors?
Pahdz said:
Are you questioning my sanity or if the game is outdoors?
Both??
Aye Davanita said:Pahdz said:
Are you questioning my sanity or if the game is outdoors?
Both??
Fair
Unfortunately, I checked my calendar and I'm gonna be on a snowmobile trip entertaining customers that week up in damn near Canada.
Snowmobile them up to Edmonton for the Canada game.
If the game was in Winnipeg we'd be more than halfway there eh
Some interesting news from FIFA on qualifying playoffs this morning.
First the Euros:
Then CONCACAF:
First the Euros:
UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoff draw is complete. Three teams will advance to Qatar.
— Brian Straus (@BrianStraus) November 26, 2021
Highlight: Italy🇮🇹 and Portugal🇵🇹 drawn into the same pathway. There's no way for both to qualify.
One-off semis and finals in late March. pic.twitter.com/HLL9QATtoP
Then CONCACAF:
FIFA confirms Qatar🇶🇦 as the playoff venue. No surprise.
— Brian Straus (@BrianStraus) November 26, 2021
Also, Oceania still hasn't confirmed schedule for its WCQs. Was considering March tournament in Qatar.
OFC favorite New Zealand🇳🇿 is ranked 110th in the world (Concacaf comparisons are Trinidad and Guatemala).
Go Turkey!
One of Portugal/Italy won't make Qatar.
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod
Italy didnt make 2018 either
Better for Italy not to make it. We can't catch them in points. We might be able to catch Portugal.
Edit to add that the playoff for the fourth place CONCACAF team will be played… in June… in Qatar.
yikesjeffk said:
Edit to add that the playoff for the fourth place CONCACAF team will be played… in June… in Qatar.
I guess FIFA is trying to kill the playoff match.jeffk said:
Edit to add that the playoff for the fourth place CONCACAF team will be played… in June… in Qatar.
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod
assumedly in the air conditioned stadium like where the 2019 world T&F championships were
So…. I'm seeing rumors about Pulisic going to pretty much every team in the world.
How distracting can that be while trying to get healthy and earn minutes on arguable the best team in the World right now?
How distracting can that be while trying to get healthy and earn minutes on arguable the best team in the World right now?
footballers just play. he can't get too distracted.
Honestly, he has looked really good since returning from the foot/ankle knock. Last match he started and played very well as a false 9 and I watched him yesterday after he subbed on at wing - he had some great touches, was very dangerous- had a few good crosses, drew some fouls as usual. He's looking great and Tuchel should want to keep him if he can stay healthy for a long spell.
Honestly, he has looked really good since returning from the foot/ankle knock. Last match he started and played very well as a false 9 and I watched him yesterday after he subbed on at wing - he had some great touches, was very dangerous- had a few good crosses, drew some fouls as usual. He's looking great and Tuchel should want to keep him if he can stay healthy for a long spell.
If you're a top player, there will always be rumors.Aye Davanita said:
So…. I'm seeing rumors about Pulisic going to pretty much every team in the world.
How distracting can that be while trying to get healthy and earn minutes on arguable the best team in the World right now?
I hope he does so he can get the minutes he deserves!
Personally I'd be ecstatic with him starting one game and coming of the bench one game in a week with two games at Chelsea over going somewhere else.
Interestingly, after starting as a false 9/striker last game, Pulisic essentially played as an attacking wing back (and well, IMO) against United. Mount came on and played in the right side attacking mid/winger role and Pulisic replaced Alonso with Reece James moving from RWB to Alonso's LWB spot. I don't see all the doom and gloom, he's playing for Chelsea when he's healthy, and Tuchel seems to want to find spots for him as well, as well as fielding a style and formation where Pulisic can play in many different attacking roles for him. The competition for time is just very high, which IMO is great for a young player as long as he keeps winning some of those minutes.
Interestingly, after starting as a false 9/striker last game, Pulisic essentially played as an attacking wing back (and well, IMO) against United. Mount came on and played in the right side attacking mid/winger role and Pulisic replaced Alonso with Reece James moving from RWB to Alonso's LWB spot. I don't see all the doom and gloom, he's playing for Chelsea when he's healthy, and Tuchel seems to want to find spots for him as well, as well as fielding a style and formation where Pulisic can play in many different attacking roles for him. The competition for time is just very high, which IMO is great for a young player as long as he keeps winning some of those minutes.
When he's healthy he plays. And Tuchel is right...he plays his best as a super sub.
Tuchel waited too long to put him in Sunday though.
Tuchel waited too long to put him in Sunday though.
USMNT camp opens next Mon in Carson with mostly domestic-based players (non-fifa window). Awaiting roster this week. At last check, Gregg Berhalter was aiming to bring in DCU's Kevin Paredes, 18, & Louisville's Jonathan Gomez, 18, a US-MEX youth intl moving to Real Sociedad. TBA.
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) November 29, 2021
Hope to see Dike in the roster
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