***Official USMNT-WCQ Octagonal Thread***

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In reply to oh no • 1:41p, 3/23/22
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oh no said:
Under previous management at Leipzig, before Marsh and the current/interim, I think Adams played a lot of CB in a 3-man back line and some RB. Regardless of whether they have someone they like better at 6, Adams should have a place in Leipzig's best XI if fully fit.
He's played as a sweeper twice ever, once against minnows in a cup game and once last month and he was yanked at halftime.

Either Leipzig have more quality than you realize, or Adams isn't as good as you think, but either way he has zero chance of being a first choice starter at CB or RB.
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In reply to tysker • 3:33p, 3/23/22
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tysker said:
deadbq03 said:
provides utility on set pieces,
You would think Acosta's set piece ability makes him a default starter against both Mexico and Panama. We may not get a lot of chances through run of play The US has a history of winning these types of games based solely on solid defense and effective set pieces.
Acosta needs to play against Mexico for 2 reasons. 1. Set pieces. 2. He can Concacaf with the best of them.
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In reply to Rudyjax • 6:11p, 3/23/22
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Aye Davanita said:
tysker said:
deadbq03 said:
provides utility on set pieces,
You would think Acosta's set piece ability makes him a default starter against both Mexico and Panama. We may not get a lot of chances through run of play The US has a history of winning these types of games based solely on solid defense and effective set pieces.
Acosta needs to play against Mexico for 2 reasons. 1. Set pieces. 2. He can Concacaf with the best of them.
Reyna will take the set pieces when he is in, but Ive always been a proponent of Acosta in the right formation/tactics. He can strike a ball too
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In reply to Aston94 • 6:13p, 3/23/22
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The fact that you disagree with me convinces me even more that my strategy is right.

Adams is the one player we have on a yellow that I have playing against Mexico. A defense first 6 is not what we are going to need against a park the bus Panama. I love Adams, but the Mexico game is more where he is needed.

And we do need three against Panama, but we also need a 4th point. I prefer a strategy where we get that against Mexico and not wait until the CR game.

Adams is a better fit for Mexico match and Acosta is a better fit for Panama.
I guess I should have specificied that I disagree with that specific part of your take. I dont think we should play a straight up B team.
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In reply to PatAg • 6:13p, 3/23/22
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I think in set pieces Reyna is superior. But I'm ok with Reyna taking them.

Pulisic has a mean corner but not free kick.
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10:12p, 3/23/22
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Reggie Cannon didn't train today. When it rains, it ****ing pours.
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10:34p, 3/23/22
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USMNT spokesman is saying an inconclusive covid test is the reason cannon was not training. I find it hard to believe he will be allowed to travel.
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10:46p, 3/23/22
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In reply to fig96 • 6:09a, 3/24/22
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This whole play our b-team thing is stupid. You play the best team period.
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9:10a, 3/24/22
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Most of these guys are sub 25 years old. This worrying about them not being ready to play the second match 3 days later is ridiculous. When I was 25, I could play back to back days, with a night of drinking in between!
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In reply to Milwaukees Best Light • 9:54a, 3/24/22
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I'm sure you played full-throttle both days too.

I wouldn't be concerned if Panama were playing a contender tonight, where they'd also need to play their best team. If that were the case, then in our match with them, the fatigue situation ought to be fair.

But they're playing Honduras tonight. If there's even a drop of collusion, that means Panama can rest whoever they want and still win and be fresh for our game.
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In reply to deadbq03 • 1:49p, 3/24/22
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deadbq03 said:
I'm sure you played full-throttle both days too.

I wouldn't be concerned if Panama were playing a contender tonight, where they'd also need to play their best team. If that were the case, then in our match with them, the fatigue situation ought to be fair.

But they're playing Honduras tonight. If there's even a drop of collusion, that means Panama can rest whoever they want and still win and be fresh for our game.


You know there's collusion.
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2:37p, 3/24/22
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UEFA WC Playoffs start in 10 minutes.
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2:41p, 3/24/22
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Is Portugal Turkey the best match?
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In reply to Rudyjax • 2:49p, 3/24/22
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The other games are on ESPN+. Sweden vs Czech Republic is probably the most competitive of those.
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4:00p, 3/24/22
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7:47p, 3/24/22
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Can't believe Italy lost to N. Macedonia. Portugal-Turkey was a fun game to watch.

Hope Portugal and Sweden make it to the WC- one last hurrah for Ronaldo and Ibra
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In reply to Thunder18 • 8:02p, 3/24/22
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Can't believe Italy lost to N. Macedonia. Portugal-Turkey was a fun game to watch.

Hope Portugal and Sweden make it to the WC- one last hurrah for Ronaldo and Ibra


Pretty sure Ibra retired from the national team.
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In reply to Thunder18 • 8:26p, 3/24/22
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Thunder18 said:
Can't believe Italy lost to N. Macedonia. Portugal-Turkey was a fun game to watch.

Hope Portugal and Sweden make it to the WC- one last hurrah for Ronaldo and Ibra


I work with a ton of Italians. They'll be fun tomorrow.
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In reply to Gordo14 • 8:28p, 3/24/22
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Gordo14 said:
Thunder18 said:
Can't believe Italy lost to N. Macedonia. Portugal-Turkey was a fun game to watch.

Hope Portugal and Sweden make it to the WC- one last hurrah for Ronaldo and Ibra


Pretty sure Ibra retired from the national team.


He unretired this year
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10:03p, 3/24/22
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I'm sorry but Steffen is not it. Give me a goalie that isn't about style points. He almost cost us a goal not picking up the ball, wasting time and then out kicking Zimmerman. Give me Turner or Horvath. GK is a position where reps matter most. Idc what league, you need to play not be a backup on premier squad! Sorry rant over.
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In reply to B$Weigem • 10:07p, 3/24/22
I agree 100%…
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10:08p, 3/24/22
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Panama and Honduras played to a draw! Magic number down to 4!
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10:11p, 3/24/22
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In reply to DeangeloVickers • 10:20p, 3/24/22
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Wow, concacaf ****ing us over not even in our own game
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11:01p, 3/24/22
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Costa Rica wins 1-0.
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11:02p, 3/24/22
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Canada 25
USA 22
Mexico 22
Costa Rica 19
Panama 18
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11:04p, 3/24/22
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So 1 point versus Panama secures 4th place at worst. 3 points secures a top 3 finish.
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In reply to ADJME7002 • 11:06p, 3/24/22
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STCCaggie said:
So 1 point versus Panama secures 4th place at worst. 3 points secures a top 3 finish.


As long as we don't lose by stupid goal margins to Costa Rica
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11:08p, 3/24/22
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Canada 25 Jamaica / @ Panama
USA 22 Panama / @CR
Mexico 22 @Honduras / El Salvador
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Costa Rica 19 @ El Salvador / USA
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Panama 18 @USA / Canada
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In reply to DeangeloVickers • 11:16p, 3/24/22
Panama has the toughest path…
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11:16p, 3/24/22
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No Cannon. Shaq Moore call in upcoming?

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11:17p, 3/24/22
I support Gregg's approach tonight, but man we gave up a lot for that point. Really hope it pays off.
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11:18p, 3/24/22
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Per GGG's interview, Shaq Moore coming into camp to play RB.
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In reply to TRM • 11:18p, 3/24/22
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TRM said:
No Cannon. Shaq Moore call in upcoming?



GGG just confirmed it
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