If you are a believer that numbers have meaning, I note that Gioacchini gets the #9 for this one. In the absence of Sargent, his chances of starting at least one game at FW are decent.
Yep. A really sweet tribute IMO.Grove?
Daryl Grove, the podcaster?
What's the difference between this and a lot of these guy traipsing around Europe in UCL or EL games?A lineup fun enough to help me ignore the gnawing feeling that this should absolutely not be happening.
I do think this is worse than UCL/UEL in terms of Covid because it's splitting people up into new groups in new places, rather than relying on existing team groupings, but it's much more the second thing.What's the difference between this and a lot of these guy traipsing around Europe in UCL or EL games?
Or do you just think friendlies is just a bridge too far?
They deleted that tweet. Here is the lineup:USSF social media has been noticeably more engaging, interesting, and thoughtful lately. They've stepped up their game, and honoring Daryl Grove is very nice to see. He is greatly missed.
View: https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1326952635191193608
Looks like a 4-3-3 with Lletget getting the start in midfield, Reyna and Konrad on the wings, and Gioacchini up top.
I think the expectation is that Reyna pinches in with Dest providing width.
One of the TV commentators (didn't catch who) said that Lletget is the false 9. But no one seems to have any idea who's playing striker.Okay, who's the striker in that setup? Gio as a false 9?
Would be pretty big for the USMNT to have two Yunus Musah’s. If one declares for another country you are not totally out of luck.They deleted that tweet. Here is the lineup:
View: https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1326961686474059776?s=20
Yeah, that's what I was coming here to say. You can just tell there's more SKILL across more spots.Nobody knows where anyone else is going, but they're just clearly more talented.
I mean, McKennie, my god. I haven't watched half of the football games as most of you, so when someone jumps off the screen as clearly the most talented player on the field, and it's obvious even to me, it means they're really special. Like, that half-field cross to Dest in the early minutes that was 40 yards in the air and right into his stride in a narrow spot... just a level of field vision you're not used to seeing out of our players.Nobody knows where anyone else is going, but they're just clearly more talented.
I've had this exact same feeling, but about Adams being everywhere defensively.I mean, McKennie, my god. I haven't watched half of the football games as most of you, so when someone jumps off the screen as clearly the most talented player on the field, and it's obvious even to me, it means they're really special. Like, that half-field cross to Dest in the early minutes that was 40 yards in the air and right into his stride in a narrow spot... just a level of field vision you're not used to seeing out of our players.
Yes, and given that the team practically needed name tags for each other this past week, and half of them are too young to drink in the USA, I'd say that's not a bad position to be in.This has been like watching one of Arsenal's old unconvincing halves, which is a feeling I have never before associated with the USMNT.
He can occasionally be a bit loose and imprecise on the ball, but I freaking love watching McKennie play. He usually wins it back after a poor pass anyway. He has a large presence.I mean, McKennie, my god. I haven't watched half of the football games as most of you, so when someone jumps off the screen as clearly the most talented player on the field, and it's obvious even to me, it means they're really special. Like, that half-field cross to Dest in the early minutes that was 40 yards in the air and right into his stride in a narrow spot... just a level of field vision you're not used to seeing out of our players.
They are different players, but McKennie brings some Jermaine Jones vibes back to the mdifield.He can occasionally be a bit loose and imprecise on the ball, but I freaking love watching McKennie play. He usually wins it back after a poor pass anyway.
Yeah--the final third, outside of individual moments of brilliance, need some familiarity for it to really gel. These players are capable of those moments, but all they really need to time on the pitch together.Yes, and given that the team practically needed name tags for each other this past week, and half of them are too young to drink in the USA, I'd say that's not a bad position to be in.
Yes, 100% JJJ energy.They are different players, but McKennie brings some Jermaine Jones vibes back to the mdifield.
I'd go easy on Lletget, who is being used wildly out of position. He's almost always good for the US.Well, 45 mins in, the only guy on the field who looks like he shouldn't be there is the MLS guy.
That last chance, if Lletget had just let the ball go on a dummy, there was Konrad (I think) crashing to the penalty spot to put up a high-percentage chance.
Okay, I'll forgive him the finishing, but how do you explain that possession where he took 10 touches trying to hold the ball on the offensive left sideline, completely ignored several chances to pass out of it, and ended up coughing it up when the 2nd defender closed in? Like, you're bigger and stronger, so either hold it up until help arrives, or pass it because you're getting squeezed. If you're a Reyna and you can dance and explode with it, but this one time you screwed up and lost possession, whatever. Sebastian Lletget is not a dancer. If you're worthy of being out there, know when to give it up.I'd go easy on Lletget, who is being used wildly out of position. He's almost always good for the US.
Agreed, I'm not sure Weah is the guy for the task, but if we're gonna have kids doing cool shit, why not put Llanez or Soto out there? For one thing, their careers could use it, as a statement to their clubs.I do think the false 9 was a mistake though, I hope we get an actual striker on at halftime or 60min to move from "we're just doing cool shit" to actually having a bit more structure in the attack.
Thank you for this! I'm at work and spent the first half struggling with a low res stream. The second half has been smooth and clear.If anybody needs a stream (with DVR!):
https://voo.memesyndicate.com/sling2222.php?ch=0c6964d26bcd450cb7d8c8af10b9da20