YOu're so right.

We need more and more playing the game.

There any facts backing up a decline in popularity?

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I can't wait for Adams to return.

I've been critical of his lack of offense (and yes, I'm comparing to other 6's when I make those complaints), but now that early returns say that Poch's got our offense cooking - we don't need Adams to contribute to the offense beyond what he's already good at (distributing to playmakers).

We do desperately need him to do what he's world class at doing - providing coverage for our leaky back line. Especially when Poch has our FB's running wild.

It's fun to imagine what this team could look like with a few more months under Poch and some key guys returning.

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OR..... Tessmann's presence allowed for better passing in midfield than Adams (or anyone else for that matter) provides. Which, in turn, starts the attack faster with less time for the opponents to organize. This opens the field for USA to "do it's thing" which is run fast with the ball and put pressure on opponents. It's completely opposite of what GGG would do and it's AMAZING.

Adams might not have a spot if he doesn't hurry back from injury. He'd be the defensive sub with 20 minutes left when USA has to defend a lead. And that's a good thing too.

On the pro v. college opportunities, there are MORE professional opportunities than ever before right now. There are about to be 30 MLS teams and almost 40 USL C teams (Counting expansion). Then you have USL 1 and MLS Next Pro. These are pro levels that are taking away from the college game. College men's programs are eking closer and closer to a professional format. They're trying to go to a fall/spring schedule like FIFA with more games played.

NPSL, UPSL, MPL, etc all these leagues are semi-pro. we've got people playing. We just need the money to get the better athletes to stick with soccer over other sports.

Women's pro soccer has doubled in the last 2 years with NWSL expansion and the USL Super League. I'm afraid that the 2 league competing to sign younger player straight from youth soccer is going to hurt the women's college game as well. Time will tell how this helps the international game though.

Hey hey, guess who played today?

USMNT attacking midfielder Gio Reyna made his return to the pitch for Borussia Dortmund, his first appearance since August 24, coming on in the 78' in their 4-0 win against Freiburg.

You love to see it 🇺🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/46N4I7xo9H

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 23, 2024

That's not as simple as he made that look.

Beautiful

Good day for Tillman and Pepi.

Tilman's goal.

https://dubz.co/v/e20b52

Pepi's game winner.

https://dubz.co/v/910550

TRM said:

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Good day for Tillman and Pepi.

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They can't stop Pepi from scoring.

I doubt he's spends much of 2025 on PSV.

I'd like him to go somewhere he's going to play and they let him work through the league transition.

Goal scorers goal.

RICARDO PEPI WINS IT FOR PSV IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IN INJURY TIME!!!

THEY STORM BACK FROM 0-2 DOWN AND PEPI COMPLETES THE COMEBACK!!!

UNBELIEVABLE SCENES 🔥🔥🔥

pic.twitter.com/gdfFfUmiG4

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 27, 2024

CCV with a bad OG (though the GK was very poorly positioned to receive a pass). If he hadn't been so good for Celtic so far in his career, fans would be pretty angry.

Trusty is starting to cement himself as the LCB next to CCV.

TRM said:

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Good day for Tillman and Pepi.

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Malik Tillman is the 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓-𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 USMNT player to score a brace in a Champions League match 🇺🇸

Future is bright for the 22 year old. 🔥📈

(via @PSV) pic.twitter.com/tLwS18LIl0

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 28, 2024

TRM said:

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Good day for Tillman and Pepi.

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Wow.

MALIK TILLMAN GOLAZO 🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XPjoYRcSKB

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 27, 2024

Aaaaand…..then there's this.

A shocking error from Cameron Carter-Vickers gives Club Brugge the lead 😳 pic.twitter.com/ZH7Wq555Om

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 27, 2024

Where was Schmeichel? Lol. CCV will get the blame, but the pass back to him put him in a bad position and Schmeichel was way out of position. CCV is partly at fault but that is a team own goal

Aston94 said:

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Where was Schmeichel? Lol. CCV will get the blame, but the pass back to him put him in a bad position and Schmeichel was way out of position. CCV is partly at fault but that is a team own goal

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100%, Equal blame, maybe more on the goalie tbh. He has to trust the goalie is making himself available to pass to , they do training on this nonstop I'm sure

Never seen a keeper go that far out sideways to provide an angle for a pass back.

It's like a car crash. You see it once and you never want to see it again.

Aston94 said:

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Where was Schmeichel? Lol. CCV will get the blame, but the pass back to him put him in a bad position and Schmeichel was way out of position. CCV is partly at fault but that is a team own goal

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Was always taught that if you pass the ball back to the GK that you pass it outside of the frame of the goal.

oragator said:

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Christian Pulisic has been nominated for FIFA World XI in the midfield category 🇺🇸🔥 pic.twitter.com/PLoc00R1Ii

— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 29, 2024

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What does this mean?

It means he's really effing good this season

jessexy said:

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Aston94 said:

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Where was Schmeichel? Lol. CCV will get the blame, but the pass back to him put him in a bad position and Schmeichel was way out of position. CCV is partly at fault but that is a team own goal

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Was always taught that if you pass the ball back to the GK that you pass it outside of the frame of the goal.

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Well that world has changed a lot now that keepers are expected to play with their feet and do more than kick it to midfield. But like I said CCV is partially at fault, but was definitely a collective own goal.

Aston94 said:

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jessexy said:

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Aston94 said:

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Where was Schmeichel? Lol. CCV will get the blame, but the pass back to him put him in a bad position and Schmeichel was way out of position. CCV is partly at fault but that is a team own goal

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Was always taught that if you pass the ball back to the GK that you pass it outside of the frame of the goal.

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Well that world has changed a lot now that keepers are expected to play with their feet and do more than kick it to midfield. But like I said CCV is partially at fault, but was definitely a collective own goal.

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A friends daughter is a borderline P4 keeper, and some of the coaches want as much film of them using their feet as they do making sames.

Seems to me the keeper pointed at CCV as an outlet, but then for some reason made himself available for the back pass. The player passed to CCV, at this point the keeper is way out of position for the backpass from CCV.

I guess all the wingers Chelsea bought for twice the price to replace him must just be in the forwards list…

JJxvi said:

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I guess all the wingers Chelsea bought for twice the price to replace him must just be in the forwards list…

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But but he was injured all the time.

He had a heck of a lot of healthy DNPs.

Rudyjax said:

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JJxvi said:

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I guess all the wingers Chelsea bought for twice the price to replace him must just be in the forwards list…

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But but he was injured all the time.

He had a heck of a lot of healthy DNPs.

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He fits better in how AC Milan wants to play.

AustinScubaAg said:

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Rudyjax said:

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JJxvi said:

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I guess all the wingers Chelsea bought for twice the price to replace him must just be in the forwards list…

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But but he was injured all the time.

He had a heck of a lot of healthy DNPs.

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He fits better in how AC Milan wants to play.

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Winning?

I wonder if he would have played for Poch?

20 & 15 - Christian Pulisic (23 goals, 15 assists) is the only Serie A player to record at least 20 goals and 15 assists in all competitions since the start of the 2023-24 season. Aglow. pic.twitter.com/EyBUkX3ALW

— OptaJack⚽️ (@OptaJack) November 30, 2024

Soccer Saturday abroad ✅

🇺🇸 Pulisic assist
🇺🇸 Downs goal
🇺🇸 Adams 6/12 duels, 5 int, 4 rec
🇺🇸 CCV 108/117 pass, 6/6 duels
🇺🇸 Koleosho most drib, 1 BCC, 1 SoT
🇺🇸 Musah 100% tac, 6/12 duels
🇺🇸 Castaneda most tac, 3/6 duels
🇺🇸 Fossey 8/9 duels, 6 cle, 2 int, 3 rec
🇺🇸 Kelly goal pic.twitter.com/RNjTVfK7hF

— USMNT NATION (@USMNTvsHaters) November 30, 2024

Adams' best stat is 90' played. Long may it continue.

Soccer Sunday abroad ✅

🇺🇸 Green goal
🇺🇸 Tillman 2 chances created, 11 rec
🇺🇸 McKenzie 94% pass, 6/6 long balls
🇺🇸 Jedi 100% drb, 4/7 duels
🇺🇸 Brown assist brace
🇺🇸 Paxten most tackles + duels
🇺🇸 Reynolds most dribbles, 7/13 duels
🇺🇸 Ledezma 5/6 long balls, 4/7 duels pic.twitter.com/CMhilG7Th6

— USMNT NATION (@USMNTvsHaters) December 2, 2024