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re: United States of F#ck Yeah @ Sheep Herders | 2 p.m. | ESPN2
Posted on 11/16/13 at 12:58 pm to TN Bhoy
Posted on 11/16/13 at 12:58 pm to TN Bhoy
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Jurgy isn't going to drop Jones.
But a Jones-Bradley axis with Donovan in the no.10 role isn't out of the question, provided we find a right-sided player to replace LD.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 1:02 pm to cwil177
now that i think about i really like this lineup.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 1:04 pm to fightingtigers98
Donovan as a deep-lying CM, where half his game would be spent defending, winning the ball back, and starting the attack 60 yards from goal? That would be absolutely retarded. He's never played that deep, and we would basically be overrun in midfield by any team. He's a playmaker, he needs to be close to the striker or other playmakers. He doesn't need to be putting a shift in at CM, which is an all-action position.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 1:26 pm to crazy4lsu
I'm not sure why TN thought that was what I was going for, either.
If we stick with our 4-2-3-1 and have Dempsey out left, Donovan in the middle, and someone else out right (Bedoya or Zusi or hell even AJ... please not EJ), we can keep Jones and Bradley where they need to be. I honestly think this is our best possible use of our talent.
If we stick with our 4-2-3-1 and have Dempsey out left, Donovan in the middle, and someone else out right (Bedoya or Zusi or hell even AJ... please not EJ), we can keep Jones and Bradley where they need to be. I honestly think this is our best possible use of our talent.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 1:29 pm to cwil177
We could possibly play AJ right behind Jozy, though I don't mind LD in the no.10 role.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 1:52 pm to crazy4lsu
I like Landon in the 10 as well, but based on our personnel, we might need him on the right wing. It allows us to give our best guys in there.
Also, playing Fabian Johnson at LB makes sense for me as well. I do not want to move one Dempsey or Aron to the bench.
Also, playing Fabian Johnson at LB makes sense for me as well. I do not want to move one Dempsey or Aron to the bench.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 2:05 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
--------------------Jozy-------------------
Dempsey--------AJ--------Donovan
------------Bradley---Jones-----------
FJ--------Besler------Gonzo--------Lichaj
I would be down for this.
Dempsey--------AJ--------Donovan
------------Bradley---Jones-----------
FJ--------Besler------Gonzo--------Lichaj
I would be down for this.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 2:15 pm to cwil177
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I'm not sure why TN thought that was what I was going for, either.
I was under the impression that you wanted Bacon in the lineup as well.
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If we stick with our 4-2-3-1 and have Dempsey out left, Donovan in the middle, and someone else out right (Bedoya or Zusi or hell even AJ... please not EJ), we can keep Jones and Bradley where they need to be. I honestly think this is our best possible use of our talent.
My problem with this is that Deuce likes to cut inside way too much. With Cakes wide (who also likes to cut inside), it's easier for them to alternate and not get in each other's way/leave an entire flank open.
ETA: I like the lineup you just posted
This post was edited on 11/16/13 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 11/16/13 at 2:27 pm to cwil177
I like that lineup but I can't see Jurgen dropping Beasley out of the XI.
Also, Jurgen said Evans is the starting RB as of now so Lichaj and company really need to make a strong push from now until the summer to take Evans' spot.
Also, Jurgen said Evans is the starting RB as of now so Lichaj and company really need to make a strong push from now until the summer to take Evans' spot.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 2:43 pm to fightingtigers98
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All we need is a call for Freddy Adu to round this foolishness out.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 2:54 pm to cwil177
Rb is more of a ??? For me, but that is our best possible lineup in my uneducated opinion.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 3:20 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
I do worry about Dempsey and Donovan cutting inside too much though.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 11:19 pm to fightingtigers98
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now that i think about i really like this lineup.
You are all kinds of stupid.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 11:29 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
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Rb is more of a ??? For me, but that is our best possible lineup in my uneducated opinion.
I still think the only reason Cherundolo is not our starting RB in Brazil is if he is still having knee issues.
Jurgen loves him and he is the veteran presence needed for a backline that will be extremely green.
Posted on 11/16/13 at 11:50 pm to Broski
quote:thanks
Broski
also i am really hoping Chandler gets back with the USMNT. We cannot have Brad Evans at RB heading into the WC. I am already skeptical about Beasley being there, who is way better than Evans
Posted on 11/17/13 at 2:30 am to cwil177
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I'm not sure about Donovan though. I don't really see him as a winger anymore. He looked so good centrally in the GC and he really has, with Bradley, one of the best soccer minds on the team. He knows how to move, how to pass, how to set up play, etc. He's a great catalyst centrally.
Obviously you missed timlan's post.
Regarding Shea, didn't Stoke's manager say that he was loaning Shea out to the Championship in January?
This post was edited on 11/17/13 at 2:34 am
Posted on 11/17/13 at 12:12 pm to GABlueDog
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Obviously you missed timlan's post.
Oh yeah that's right, Donovan is just a journeyman. My b. Can't have him starting for the Stars and Stripes.
Posted on 11/17/13 at 12:42 pm to cwil177
My preferred lineup for next summer would look like this:
Dempsey is perfect cutting inside on his right foot and making late, poaching runs into the box. He was in his prime in england when playing on the left, and not trying to do to much like he is now as our no.10; Donovan looked superb for the U.S. centrally in the gold cup, and he is our best playmaker and no.10, him and Deuce could make interchanging runs in the final third underneath Jozy. With Dempsey tucked in, this allows Fabian Johnson to blaze up the left flank all match. Zusi on the right stays wide, provides width, great service to Jozy and has a great engine, he puts in serious work on the defensive end. the right side would have a great work rate with Zusi/Dolo.
Besler's pace, distribution and ability to read the game make him a lock to start. I'd go with Omar, but John Brooks starting a game or 2 in the WC would be nice.
If we need a spark off the bench around 65-70', bring in AJ for Zusi, slide Donovan wide right and play AJ underneath with Zusi. Or take Jones out, let Bradley sit deeper and let Mix play an attacking midfielder role.
Dempsey is perfect cutting inside on his right foot and making late, poaching runs into the box. He was in his prime in england when playing on the left, and not trying to do to much like he is now as our no.10; Donovan looked superb for the U.S. centrally in the gold cup, and he is our best playmaker and no.10, him and Deuce could make interchanging runs in the final third underneath Jozy. With Dempsey tucked in, this allows Fabian Johnson to blaze up the left flank all match. Zusi on the right stays wide, provides width, great service to Jozy and has a great engine, he puts in serious work on the defensive end. the right side would have a great work rate with Zusi/Dolo.
Besler's pace, distribution and ability to read the game make him a lock to start. I'd go with Omar, but John Brooks starting a game or 2 in the WC would be nice.
If we need a spark off the bench around 65-70', bring in AJ for Zusi, slide Donovan wide right and play AJ underneath with Zusi. Or take Jones out, let Bradley sit deeper and let Mix play an attacking midfielder role.
This post was edited on 11/17/13 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 11/17/13 at 12:47 pm to 225bred
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Donovan looked superb for the U.S. centrally in the gold cup, and he is our best playmaker and no.10, him and Deuce could make interchanging runs in the final third underneath Jozy. With Dempsey tucked in, this allows Fabian Johnson to blaze up the left flank all match
And gets us raped on the counter.
Posted on 11/17/13 at 1:01 pm to TN Bhoy
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And gets us raped on the counter.
Not if Bradley and Jones don't creep too far out of position.
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