Probably worth requoting this. Been a messy game,Just a reminder that there will be basically nothing to learn about individual players or execution of tactical concepts in conditions like these.
Didn’t they mention these are the first two goals from set pieces during the WCQs? Or am I imagining things.Who needs to score in open play anyway?
I don’t know if this is the exact right answer but officiating quality in CONCACAF probably gets pretty rough once you get past the teams typically at this stage of qualifying.I haven’t followed the refereeing assignments close enough, but why are refs from other regions in same qualifying group doing these games? I know all refs are supposed to be impartial but..
Do refs from the US go to Azteca to do a Mexico vs Costa Rica game?
He’s done a passable impression of Berhalter’s fantasy deep-lying playmaker.Acosta has also been great. I really like him as the backup 6. Just don't play him as the 8, please.
100%. Cannon seems like maybe the only sub not paying dividends yet. Pepi has been quiet as well.These conditions theoretically would harm LDLT's game more than some other players, but he's making the most of his chance.
Acosta has also been great. I really like him as the backup 6. Just don't play him as the 8, please.
For real. Acosta is one of the highest-variance players we have. Though TBF part of that is when he's used at the 8 he generally hasn't been good.We got good Acosta (I disagree with Stu's take that he's Kellyn is consistent- he's either great or terrible)
I think Costa Rica is mostly something for the loser of the Mexico-Panama game (or both if they tie) to worry about, moreso than the US.The Ticos are on the verge of a huge 7-point window. They’re up 1-0 in the 79th minute, keeping the pressure on US and Mexico.
Mexico is three dropped points away from crisis mode.
McKennie + Dybala a couple weeks ago (scroll to 1:35):This is turning into an early internet Weah-McKennie freestyle tape.
LDLT getting no love? Thought he has had some of the slickest moves.This is turning into an early internet Weah-McKennie freestyle tape.
He’s been playing as a dual pivot this season so this part of his game probably has taken a step forwardLDLT has a bit more defensive bite than I though he would. Not a monster in that aspect, but putting solid tackles and pressure in.
He’s been extremely slick, but less And1 mixtape than those guys.LDLT getting no love? Thought he has had some of the slickest moves.
it would be great to get a third and sub him off. He’s played a ton recently with both club and country.Wes limping
dunno if it's a Berhalter thing but it's been a persistent issueAm I seeing things or does the US really dislike wide change of field passes. Berhalter thing?
Seriously, their field changes are glacial.Am I seeing things or does the US really dislike wide change of field passes. Berhalter thing?