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re: United States of F#ck Yeah v. Pots and Pans | Copa America, Group C | 5pm CT (FOX)

Posted on 6/27/24 at 3:45 pm to
Posted by MetArl15
Washington, DC
Member since Apr 2007
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Posted on 6/27/24 at 3:45 pm to
Agreed, we need to be able to not drain our guys in the group stage at the expense of the knockouts. Netherlands were always better than us in the ‘22 WC, but our starters were also on fumes from playing 250 plus group stage minutes to get into the R16.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 6/27/24 at 3:51 pm to
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We really need guys to start pushing the XI. Obviously, every team will have guys that are locked in, but in no universe should Richards be rewarded with another start after his last few matches. Need CCV, McKenzie and the next generation to push. I fear stagnation because of lack of internal competition.

Are CCV, Tillman, Aaronson, Pepi, Johnny, and LDLT not good enough to start against Panama? GGG needs to learn how to rotate. Our guys were gassed by the WC knockouts (albeit it was harder to rotate given the situations before each game).
This post was edited on 6/27/24 at 3:53 pm
Posted by DByrd2
Fredericksburg, VA
Member since Jun 2008
10094 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 3:53 pm to
I agree with you, Broski/Met, however only on the back line.

I think we are decent enough in depth when it comes to every other position but striker. Even then, Pepi has a penchant for scoring from the bench and applying late pressure in a match.

If we can get CCV and another CB/LB to step up, we’ll actually look pretty good depth wise.

I like that we are running the same lineup out based on what’s available. Hopefully Balo bags another, and Gio/Weston get more involved this match.
This post was edited on 6/27/24 at 4:04 pm
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
81382 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 3:56 pm to
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Are CCV, Tillman, Aaronson, Pepi, Johnny, and LDLT not good enough to start against Panama?


I think the issue here is that tonight is a must-win in the sense that you lock up a knockout spot with a win, so he's going with what is, in his mind, his best XI again.

But even then, I think I'd rather CCV or even Robinson over Richards right now.
Posted by NewbombII
Member since Nov 2014
5596 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:00 pm to
Yes it will.. I am at the game also..
Posted by RockChalkTiger
A Little Bit South of Saskatoon
Member since May 2009
11123 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:20 pm to
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Mercedes Benz tonight

Did they fix the rug in there?
Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger
Member since Nov 2015
25611 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:33 pm to
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Even we get out of group play, we likely face Columbia or Brazil.
that was always going to be case regardless if we finished 1st or 2nd in group. Brazil overrated anyway, not scared of them. Just got our arse whooped 5-1 by Colombia though so that ones got me shaken but revenge in copa would be sweet for that ultimately meaningless friendly if we draw them
Posted by dawgfan24348
Member since Oct 2011
51733 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:35 pm to
Merch line long as frick
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
32065 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:41 pm to
What is holding back the development of youth soccer in America? Is it the “pay to play” “academy” system? Youth soccer in America has to have more participation than other more successful countries. Why aren’t we developing them?
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
81382 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:43 pm to
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What is holding back the development of youth soccer in America? Is it the “pay to play” “academy” system? Youth soccer in America has to have more participation than other more successful countries. Why aren’t we developing them?


Our youth development has been stronger than it ever has been.

But the answer is coaching at the youth level.
Posted by Glorious
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
26348 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:54 pm to
Do the people, across any sport, ever actually sit in those luxury midfield seats at MBS
This post was edited on 6/27/24 at 4:54 pm
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36174 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 4:54 pm to
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What is holding back the development of youth soccer in America?


Multiple reasons for the lack of development for elite soccer talent, personally I feel that you hit on one of them with the "pay to play" academies which rules out a good chunk of potential athletes from ever finding the pitch in a competitive but highly educational environment.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
46021 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:05 pm to
LFG
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36174 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:05 pm to
That was awesome effort!!!!
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
46021 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:06 pm to
Actually, Ream’s offside
Posted by 5 Deep
Crawford Boxes
Member since Jul 2010
24553 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:06 pm to
LFG

DONT frickING PARK THE BUS NOW
Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger
Member since Nov 2015
25611 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:06 pm to
Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger
Member since Nov 2015
25611 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:07 pm to
Another set piece goal
Posted by OleVaught14
Member since Jun 2019
11353 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:07 pm to
That's coming back for offside
Posted by 5 Deep
Crawford Boxes
Member since Jul 2010
24553 posts
Posted on 6/27/24 at 5:08 pm to
frick

Not even gonna show us a replay?
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