Not an unexpected result but wish we would've shown better in the 2nd half.
Did some good things offensively but defense looked soft.
Did some good things offensively but defense looked soft.
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Did Tolkien just whiff on that?
Scoreline will look bad but I thought they played pretty decent. France is one of the tournament favorites and there's definitely a talent gap present. We ceded possession but were competitive overall. Gave up goals on two 20+ yard shots and a set piece. Created but failed to convert numerous good chances.
Hope they bounce back quickly.
Hope they bounce back quickly.
That offside call was tight, nice finish.
Would like to see the lines with the defender on the top of the screen.fig96 said:
That offside call was tight, nice finish.
Yeah I agree. I didn't catch the first half but the score flatters France, I think.
The talent difference is pretty extreme - at least on paper.
I might've heard him wrong, but I found it funny how Tim Howard commented that Olise was brought in by Henry as an overage player. No Tim, the French are just that deep.
In fact, there's only 2 players on the team playing in Ligue 2. The rest play for Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and Premier League clubs.
The talent difference is pretty extreme - at least on paper.
I might've heard him wrong, but I found it funny how Tim Howard commented that Olise was brought in by Henry as an overage player. No Tim, the French are just that deep.
In fact, there's only 2 players on the team playing in Ligue 2. The rest play for Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and Premier League clubs.
He may have been talking about Lacazette as an overage player.
The team showed fairly well and hit the post twice in a 5 minute span in the second half. The result is probably right, though the scoreline definitely doesn't feel right.
Guys had moments, but you didn't really see anybody consistently playing well or threatening. Tessmann disappeared for long stretches. Hopefully they can look better against inferior teams where they will have more possession.
Guys had moments, but you didn't really see anybody consistently playing well or threatening. Tessmann disappeared for long stretches. Hopefully they can look better against inferior teams where they will have more possession.
Probably so. It came after the Olise goal and I was barely paying attention so I probably got mixed up.
They were better but we definitely had a chance to get points.
Coed rules. LOLjeffk said:gougler08 said:
Odd to see Lacazette playing in the Olympics
Goals from older ringers should count as half.
Doesn't look too bad for the opening ceremonyjeffk said:
At least they don't have to wear whatever monstrosity Ralph Lauren has designed for us this cycle?
Not sure about the outfit for Closing ceremony though.
"And liberals, being liberals, will double down on failure." - dedgod
Opening Ceremony outfit is okay. I'd go with khakis or slacks instead of blue jeans, though. Closing Ceremony outfit is hot garbage.
People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living.
Didn't matter. They were in a boat in the rain.
Kicking off on the dot 📌
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First Olympic goal in 16 years
"First Olympic goal in 16 years." Holy balls that's fu__ing embarrassing.
And just like that the old man knocks one home! 2-0 in first 10. Nice start!
And just like that the old man knocks one home! 2-0 in first 10. Nice start!
People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living.
The French strike. It would have been really interesting if Guinea could have gotten a point.
Basically an elimination game tommorow at noon.
Big day for US soccer with the U20s playing at 4.
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Big day for US soccer with the U20s playing at 4.
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
gougler08 said:Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
Doesn't matter. You have to win to guarantee you advance.
France easily could've lost to Guiana.
NZL beat GuineaRudyjax said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
Doesn't matter. You have to win to guarantee you advance.
France easily could've lost to Guiana.
France beat us
We crushed NZL
Guinea played France close.
I dont think France is going to be able to take it easy to start, but we should be playing to win for sure.
PatAg said:NZL beat GuineaRudyjax said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
Doesn't matter. You have to win to guarantee you advance.
France easily could've lost to Guiana.
France beat us
We crushed NZL
Guinea played France close.
I dont think France is going to be able to take it easy to start, but we should be playing to win for sure.
Because the transitive property always works in sports.
We're more than likely to win and should win.
And France will probably win but we need to take care of business.
Not sure where you see transitive property in what I said.Rudyjax said:PatAg said:NZL beat GuineaRudyjax said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
Doesn't matter. You have to win to guarantee you advance.
France easily could've lost to Guiana.
France beat us
We crushed NZL
Guinea played France close.
I dont think France is going to be able to take it easy to start, but we should be playing to win for sure.
Because the transitive property always works in sports.
We're more than likely to win and should win.
And France will probably win but we need to take care of business.
I was just pointing out that even though we beat New Zealand handily, they also beat Guinea. And then Guinea played France close, even though France beat us 3-0.
So my point was that, we can't count on France just easily beating New Zealand.
And just because we beat NZL who beat Guinea, we need to be playing to win.
PatAg said:Not sure where you see transitive property in what I said.Rudyjax said:PatAg said:NZL beat GuineaRudyjax said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
Doesn't matter. You have to win to guarantee you advance.
France easily could've lost to Guiana.
France beat us
We crushed NZL
Guinea played France close.
I dont think France is going to be able to take it easy to start, but we should be playing to win for sure.
Because the transitive property always works in sports.
We're more than likely to win and should win.
And France will probably win but we need to take care of business.
I was just pointing out that even though we beat New Zealand handily, they also beat Guinea. And then Guinea played France close, even though France beat us 3-0.
So my point was that, we can't count on France just easily beating New Zealand.
And just because we beat NZL who beat Guinea, we need to be playing to win.
Sorry. Reread it.
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Any news on Busio's fitness?
All quiet on the western front.
We're on the same page.Rudyjax said:PatAg said:Not sure where you see transitive property in what I said.Rudyjax said:PatAg said:NZL beat GuineaRudyjax said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:
Yeah in the Men's tournament with only top 2 going through out of each pool it is a must win for US. Tie might be enough if France shows up for their match, but need to assume we need all 3 points.
Is France not playing the starters? Seems unlikely that NZL wins that one
Doesn't matter. You have to win to guarantee you advance.
France easily could've lost to Guiana.
France beat us
We crushed NZL
Guinea played France close.
I dont think France is going to be able to take it easy to start, but we should be playing to win for sure.
Because the transitive property always works in sports.
We're more than likely to win and should win.
And France will probably win but we need to take care of business.
I was just pointing out that even though we beat New Zealand handily, they also beat Guinea. And then Guinea played France close, even though France beat us 3-0.
So my point was that, we can't count on France just easily beating New Zealand.
And just because we beat NZL who beat Guinea, we need to be playing to win.
Sorry. Reread it.
We must crush Guinea
Got to come out and put the foot on the gas. Can't play to not lose.
Midfielder Gianluca Busio (leg injury) is unavailable for the match against Guinea and will be replaced on today's 18-player roster by alternate Josh Atencio.#OlyMNT
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Hope Busio is a knock and doesn't keep him out for the Serie A season.
I wonder if they worded that tweet strategically. It makes it seem like his injury is a short term thing but we will see. I hope he's back before the Serie A season opener too
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