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Bradley and Dempsey
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:52 pm
I will admit that I don't know the most about soccer in the whole world, but do follow the premier league a fair amount and also played club until I was 14. I only say that because I know there are people who know much more than me and can correct me if I'm wrong. To get to the point, weren't Dempsey and Bradley out of position the whole world cup? I feel like they have taken a tremendous amount of flack but the loss of Altidore really put them in roles they aren't as comfortable in. Dempsey is a great player, but definitely not a 10, and Bradley seems like he is a great defensive midfielder, but not the type we need as the attacker. Are there current players that can fill the roles these guys have provided (or tried to provide) or are we going to need to radically develop someone for these roles over the next few years?
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Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:54 pm to Dawgsontop34
Yes. Dempsey isn't a point man and Bradley most definitely isn't a CAM.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:56 pm to Dawgsontop34
I'd say you are generally right.
Dempsey is not a guy who plays forward up top by himself. In my opinion, Bradley wasn't impacted by Jozy's injury nearly as much. I think this was a tactical decision by Klinsmann who thought Bradley was better and more adaptable than he actually was (I think many of us thought the same thing).
You are certainly right that this Cup was not the ideal situation for either guy.
I imagine Jermaine Jones will retire from the US team either in the next few weeks or 2016 after Copa America. Depends on what he wants to do. After that point, Bradley's role will definitely shift and become more defensive. In the meantime, i would also be surprised if we use 2 DMs behind Bradley since that is only a good strategy against teams that are noticeably better than us.
Dempsey is not a guy who plays forward up top by himself. In my opinion, Bradley wasn't impacted by Jozy's injury nearly as much. I think this was a tactical decision by Klinsmann who thought Bradley was better and more adaptable than he actually was (I think many of us thought the same thing).
You are certainly right that this Cup was not the ideal situation for either guy.
I imagine Jermaine Jones will retire from the US team either in the next few weeks or 2016 after Copa America. Depends on what he wants to do. After that point, Bradley's role will definitely shift and become more defensive. In the meantime, i would also be surprised if we use 2 DMs behind Bradley since that is only a good strategy against teams that are noticeably better than us.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:58 pm to Keys Open Doors
I can only hope that after this world cup, bradley decides to not return. I have never been more disappointed with a player ever.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:58 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
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I can only hope that after this world cup, bradley decides to not return. I have never been more disappointed with a player ever.
You're trying too hard.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:59 pm to Keys Open Doors
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i would also be surprised if we use 2 DMs behind Bradley since that is only a good strategy against teams that are noticeably better than us.
I certainly hope not. Bradley is not good enough to be the maestro of the US attack. He is a solid box-to-box midfielder though.
This post was edited on 7/1/14 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:59 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
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BAMAisDIESEL09
We've got two hooks on one lure.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:59 pm to BraveTiger225
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You're trying too hard
Just curious... What is the highest level of soccer youve ever played??
Posted on 7/1/14 at 7:59 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
quote:And you're a fricking moron.
Bradley is garbage.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:01 pm to pvilleguru
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This post was edited on 7/1/14 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:02 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
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I played soccer in Europe man.
English beer league?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:04 pm to RB10
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This post was edited on 7/1/14 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:08 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
Easy to believe someone so traveled and cultured as you would choose the name BAMAisDIESEL09.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:09 pm to Bluefin
You can take the boy out of bama, but you can't take the bama out of the boy.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:11 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
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Goteburg Sweden
Do you mean IFK Goteborg??
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:11 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
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Bradley is garbage.
Most of the time....yep! But we still have no one better.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:14 pm to Bluefin
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Dempsey is a sold player--not doubt about it. However, it was obvious that our weakest position on the field was midfield. Midfield's responsibility is to clear the field and create plays in transition. As the center mid, bradley needs to be the field general. Dude acted like he didnt want to be there. Sure, he's good as a defensive mid-field but he has an awful 1st touch and is bad at distributing. Yeah... he created the 1st goal in extra time but he was absolutely awful in the world cup in general.
Dempsey is a sold player--not doubt about it. However, it was obvious that our weakest position on the field was midfield. Midfield's responsibility is to clear the field and create plays in transition. As the center mid, bradley needs to be the field general. Dude acted like he didnt want to be there. Sure, he's good as a defensive mid-field but he has an awful 1st touch and is bad at distributing. Yeah... he created the 1st goal in extra time but he was absolutely awful in the world cup in general.
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:16 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
So, in all of your professional European playing wisdom, who would have played the position instead of Bradley?
Posted on 7/1/14 at 8:18 pm to RB10
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This post was edited on 7/1/14 at 9:21 pm
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