All three GAs were to guys standing completely unmarked
SniderFC said:
Defense fell apart this game, so many missed opportunities too.
Cornpack said:
You will not convince me that the Qataris didn't murder him. Dude was rocking the boat on way too much stuff and had already been receiving death threats. But now all of a sudden he dies of "natural causes" just the same as all those migrant workers that built their stadiums while he is trying to attend games in a pride shirt and was reporting on migrant worker deaths and abuses? Put me in the camp with the conspiracy theorists here.
From AP, presumably from Wahl's blog: He had been ill enough to visit the media medical clinic a few days ago.
— Jon Couture (@JonCouture) December 10, 2022
His death is still unspeakably tragic, but . . . I mean, my mind is running wild like yours probably is. pic.twitter.com/RsEnNX74oZ
Terribly sad situation, but setting that aside, i am glad the coroners were able to so definitively describe what happened. His family will obviously be impacted forever, but at least maybe this will give them some peace that it was purely medical and not something nefarious.hokiewolf said:
Aortic aneurysm killed Grant Wahl. Man sometimes when it's your time it's your time.
For both soccer and then team chemistry perspective (which has been impacted by his leak), I agree with you.SexualChocolate said:
Berhalter should not have his contract renewed. How he treated Gio and letting it leak is horrible. Gio did act like a child for a few days but he is still really young. He also admitted his mistake and apologized to the team. Beyond that, Berhalter strategy did not work and I have no idea why we are not set up defensively with hard marking on the opponents. It just seemed like the Netherlands ran openly free when they got into our box.
Packchem91 said:Terribly sad situation, but setting that aside, i am glad the coroners were able to so definitively describe what happened. His family will obviously be impacted forever, but at least maybe this will give them some peace that it was purely medical and not something nefarious.hokiewolf said:
Aortic aneurysm killed Grant Wahl. Man sometimes when it's your time it's your time.
they aren't going to ever find the "right coach" because of the requirements to prop up MLS as part of the duties. A proper coach wants 100% control, US Soccer doesn't want that. It's MLS ownerships pockets staying full is the greater goal over challenging for the World CupPackchem91 said:For both soccer and then team chemistry perspective (which has been impacted by his leak), I agree with you.SexualChocolate said:
Berhalter should not have his contract renewed. How he treated Gio and letting it leak is horrible. Gio did act like a child for a few days but he is still really young. He also admitted his mistake and apologized to the team. Beyond that, Berhalter strategy did not work and I have no idea why we are not set up defensively with hard marking on the opponents. It just seemed like the Netherlands ran openly free when they got into our box.
This team could have a bright future, hope they find the right coach.
All three goals were guys who had no one with 3 steps of them....that is inexcusable in high school.....its unbelievable to happen 3x at a WC game.
I hear you. It is a very valid concern....we can't get out of our own way. But the core of that team is going to be much more experienced at a world-class level (hopefully) and will have WC experience. Need some more parts around it -- on the back line and front line. There will always be an MLS component, but if we can groom a few more pieces, we can be competitive.hokiewolf said:they aren't going to ever find the "right coach" because of the requirements to prop up MLS as part of the duties. A proper coach wants 100% control, US Soccer doesn't want that. It's MLS ownerships pockets staying full is the greater goal over challenging for the World CupPackchem91 said:For both soccer and then team chemistry perspective (which has been impacted by his leak), I agree with you.SexualChocolate said:
Berhalter should not have his contract renewed. How he treated Gio and letting it leak is horrible. Gio did act like a child for a few days but he is still really young. He also admitted his mistake and apologized to the team. Beyond that, Berhalter strategy did not work and I have no idea why we are not set up defensively with hard marking on the opponents. It just seemed like the Netherlands ran openly free when they got into our box.
This team could have a bright future, hope they find the right coach.
All three goals were guys who had no one with 3 steps of them....that is inexcusable in high school.....its unbelievable to happen 3x at a WC game.
all thru qualifying, I was shocked at how bad our D was....it was somewhat shocking (except 2 of our 3 opponents were limited) that we didn't allow more goals in the qualifying round.SexualChocolate said:
I don't disagree with the MLS component but they need someone outside of the USSF and to change the way we prepare our National team. All of our National team players should be playing abroad and we also need to recruit players that can play for the US. We have a great core but are missing some Defensive pieces.
Does he have the respect of US Soccer to let him see through his vision and not theirs? And does Marsch have the balls to push back? That's my only concern.Cornpack said:
Yes to Marsch
SexualChocolate said:
I know we don't want to recycle Klinsmann but we need a quality National team coach this go around. I really like Roberto Martinez as an option but if you want strictly American, I like Jesse Marsch or even Tab Ramos who coached at the U20 level.
SexualChocolate said:
This is correct. They're some really good young talent at a young age and some potential flips to our club. Weah was great but I'd like to have seen Gio and Aaronson more. I'm laughing that I actually bought a Aaronson kit because I was sure he would play. He's been awesome for Leeds this year.
SexualChocolate said:
That World Cup Final was awesome. One of the best games I've ever seen.
Finally watched it last night, and from about the 70th minute -- when France really started pressing -- on, it was about as entertaining a "big game" as you could ever ask for. The two megastars delivering. Up and down action, with both teams creating great chances. Unbelievable saves by the keepers. And credit to Fox, I think nothing lends itself better to "fan cameras" than international games, and they do a great job capturing that.TheStorm said:
Yeah, that was definitely one hell of a game... my side came up short unfortunately, but gotta be happy for Messi.