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Posted on 5/29/10 at 6:52 pm
Posted on 5/29/10 at 6:52 pm
Altidore Findley
Holden Donovan Bradley Dempsey
Bocanegra Gooch DeMerrit Cherundolo
Torres, Spector, and Clark off the bench
*No way Bradley starts holden or findley.. a shame
Holden Donovan Bradley Dempsey
Bocanegra Gooch DeMerrit Cherundolo
Torres, Spector, and Clark off the bench
*No way Bradley starts holden or findley.. a shame
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Posted on 5/29/10 at 7:02 pm to c01in21w
Bradley could start one of those guys. I doubt he will go back to Ricardo Clark after the turd sandwich of a first half he had today, combined with his lack of game time in Germany.
I have the same backline as you, along with Bradley in central midfield. Depending on the match-up, the second central mid should be either Torres or Edu. Against a shitty team like ALgeria, go with Donovan and Dempsey in midfield, with Jozy and a second guy at forward.
Against a better team, put Dempsey up top with Jozy, and use Torres, Edu, and Bradley in central mid with Donovan as an attacking mid (England game, second round match-up, etc).
I have the same backline as you, along with Bradley in central midfield. Depending on the match-up, the second central mid should be either Torres or Edu. Against a shitty team like ALgeria, go with Donovan and Dempsey in midfield, with Jozy and a second guy at forward.
Against a better team, put Dempsey up top with Jozy, and use Torres, Edu, and Bradley in central mid with Donovan as an attacking mid (England game, second round match-up, etc).
Posted on 5/29/10 at 7:05 pm to Keys Open Doors
yeah I could go with putting dempsey up top.. and if it's not working subbing findley in and moving dempsey back to midfield.. I really like torres and holden's creativity, something the U.S. lacks big time
Posted on 5/29/10 at 7:17 pm to c01in21w
quote:
yeah I could go with putting dempsey up top.. and if it's not working subbing findley in and moving dempsey back to midfield.. I really like torres and holden's creativity, something the U.S. lacks big time
That's what we did in the first half. Against England we would have been down 3 by half.
I don't see why we wouldn't start off as we did in the 2nd half, with either Buddle or Findley paired with Jozy.
Posted on 5/29/10 at 8:05 pm to c01in21w
Altidore Gomez/Buddle
Torres Donovan Bradley Dempsey
Bocanegra Gooch DeMerrit Cherundolo
Howard
Torres Donovan Bradley Dempsey
Bocanegra Gooch DeMerrit Cherundolo
Howard
Posted on 5/29/10 at 8:28 pm to uway
Well, you wouldn't have Feilhaber and Clark in the midfield, so it could actually work. Plus Spector and Goodsen wouldn't be in the back four.
Dempsey can play forward, and he has done that very well in England at times. At the end of the day, Buddle and Findley are nowhere near the talent of the other US starters, although Findley showed some nice things today. Let's see how he does against the Aussies though.
Dempsey can play forward, and he has done that very well in England at times. At the end of the day, Buddle and Findley are nowhere near the talent of the other US starters, although Findley showed some nice things today. Let's see how he does against the Aussies though.
Posted on 5/29/10 at 8:52 pm to Keys Open Doors
findley torres and holden should get 90 minutes against austalia i think
Posted on 5/29/10 at 9:53 pm to c01in21w
I'd love to see 4-1-4-1. Jozy as the lone striker, Edu holding, Bradley and Torres central, Dempsey and Donovan on the wings.
Posted on 5/29/10 at 10:01 pm to c01in21w
quote:
findley torres and holden should get 90 minutes against austalia i think
Won't happen.
Posted on 5/29/10 at 10:36 pm to c01in21w
I love how three days ago everyone couldn't understand why Findley was on the roster, now everyone wants him the field.
Bob's a genius.
Bob's a genius.
Posted on 5/29/10 at 10:40 pm to Cash
I'm not totally sold on Findley yet. He looked good today, but we shouldn't forget how lousy he looked against the Dutch. His touch still is erratic and I would be more enthused if he got a goal against the Aussie to cement his starting role.
Posted on 5/29/10 at 11:34 pm to thenry712
altidore - dempsey
donovan - bradley - torres - holden
boca - demerit - gooch - spector
donovan - bradley - torres - holden
boca - demerit - gooch - spector
Posted on 5/30/10 at 5:13 am to c01in21w
Altidore Findley
Donovan Torres Bradley Dempsey
Bocanegra Gooch Demerritt Dolo
Howard
Sub Holden in for findley move Dempsey up top and sub Clark in for torres if D is needed.
Worrried bout the d. Without boca or gooch we suck. We need both healthy and playing 90 minutes. Can't stand to be stuck wit bornstein or goodson having any pt. Spector is good but boca and dolo are better, mor experienced.
Donovan Torres Bradley Dempsey
Bocanegra Gooch Demerritt Dolo
Howard
Sub Holden in for findley move Dempsey up top and sub Clark in for torres if D is needed.
Worrried bout the d. Without boca or gooch we suck. We need both healthy and playing 90 minutes. Can't stand to be stuck wit bornstein or goodson having any pt. Spector is good but boca and dolo are better, mor experienced.
Posted on 5/30/10 at 6:56 am to dgnx6
I agree with dgnx6, though I would like to see buddle up top before findley
Posted on 5/30/10 at 7:16 am to Jay Ming
Altidore-Donovan
Holden-Bradley-Edu-Dempsey
Dolo-Gooch-Bocanegra-Spector
Howard
I like Dempsey on the outside running at people and taking them on. Were especially going to need this against England to keep Cole occupied and staying at home to defend because him going forward can be dangerous. Also, Donovan can drop back and help us defend, and on the attack he creates chances. In the back, I don't like Demerit. IMO, this is the best back line with these four together.
Holden-Bradley-Edu-Dempsey
Dolo-Gooch-Bocanegra-Spector
Howard
I like Dempsey on the outside running at people and taking them on. Were especially going to need this against England to keep Cole occupied and staying at home to defend because him going forward can be dangerous. Also, Donovan can drop back and help us defend, and on the attack he creates chances. In the back, I don't like Demerit. IMO, this is the best back line with these four together.
Posted on 5/30/10 at 10:57 am to Cash
quote:
I love how three days ago everyone couldn't understand why Findley was on the roster, now everyone wants him the field.
WC soccer brings the best out of temperamental sports fans. One pleasing performance equates to loads of optimism. I'd love to see Torres, Holden, and Findley get more time too. I have a feeling at least one of them will get at least 45 minutes in against Australia
Also, minus his goal, Dempsey disappeared when he was droppped to left winger.
vs. England:
Jozy
Dempsey-Edu-Bradley-Torres-Donovan
Boca-goodson-demerit-dolo
howard
our defense better improve quick. Obviously we'll need to beat England by congesting their midfield. Theo Walcott/Lennon/SWP will all be speed threats and will exploit Bocanerga and maybe Cherundolo who have tough times with any quick winger. Torres showed a strong willingness to make hard challenges and seemed to use his body really well. Amazing composure, but just like the caveat above, let's see him do it again before we throw him in the starting 11.
This post was edited on 5/30/10 at 11:00 am
Posted on 5/30/10 at 4:48 pm to Leauxgan
quote:
Jozy
Dempsey-Edu-Bradley-Torres-Donovan
Boca-goodson-demerit-dolo
howard
I couldn't agree more.
Posted on 5/30/10 at 4:50 pm to Stewie Griffin
goodson?
Posted on 5/30/10 at 4:52 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
We'll need someone to contest Crouchy in the air
Posted on 5/30/10 at 4:56 pm to Stewie Griffin
Onyewu would fit the bill.
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