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USA on to the semis. Great performances by Lynn Williams and Alyssa Naeher!!!
Wasn’t pretty but got the job done. Anyone have a running count on how many goals we’ve had called back for offside? I know of 7.USA on to the semis. Great performances by Lynn Williams and Alyssa Naeher!!!
Great to see Willians have that goal scoring success!USA on to the semis. Great performances by Lynn Williams and Alyssa Naeher!!!
9... 9 offside goals chalked off, and all correctly.Wasn’t pretty but got the job done. Anyone have a running count on how many goals we’ve had called back for offside? I know of 7.
Going on about 10 years of hearing people saying that, of course sooner or later it will happen and it should. It’s good for the game.In the next 5 years the world will pass WNT. The coaching and development is just WAY better in other countries. But will will enjoy it while it lasts
Can't agree more. I think it's clear this is the strategy from the beginning. Pin your hopes on experience and tactical substitutes to just get you by for each game. I think they scratch out a win against Canada but lose in a close match to Sweden.that's three games of bad soccer by the US. A couple good plays, but way too much turning ball over and lackluster effort. Don't let Rapinoe take any more corners please. Plenty of other options. I don't know what to think about this team any more. At least if they lose the next game it will be to my native homies. 2-0 US for a rematch vs. Sweden in the Final.
Then, win or lose, we should respectfully show all but Ertz, Lavelle, Sam Mewis and Horan the exit. Thank them for their service, and bring in the next generation of ballers.
It just not the same as when I was a kid. I think the whole Olympic movement may have outlived its usefulness.I do think there was a lot of pressure to bring in the name brands, the players that have " star power". Whether that be from NBC or US soccer.
Without a track star, swimming star the only real draw for US Olympic fans were Biles, and this woman's team . Maybe US basketball
Can't agree more. I think it's clear this is the strategy from the beginning. Pin your hopes on experience and tactical substitutes to just get you by for each game. I think they scratch out a win against Canada but lose in a close match to Sweden.
They certainly need to tighten up their soccer. I don't mind watching games that don't have a predetermined outcome. Canada will come out of the gate hard. Will make for a fun game.
yea, because that's what I said. Most games the US has played over the last year or so have been predetermined - like you knew they were going to win. I know you know that. But I also know that you enjoy being obtuse.A drawn game that results in a PK session is pre-determined? How does that work?
I thought Rapinoe was pretty terrible , numerous poor passes. But then she bangs in a PK in a pressure situation, so good for her
Press and Dunn can stay too…..Then, win or lose, we should respectfully show all but Ertz, Lavelle, Sam Mewis and Horan the exit. Thank them for their service, and bring in the next generation of ballers.
She has rightly taken a lot of criticism from this game. From not tracking back and isolating Crystal Dunn 2v1 a bunch to her 15 misplayed passes and ridiculously poor free kicks. When Grant Wahl flames you on Twitter, you know there's a problem...
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I will say in the games leading up to the Olympics it looked like Press had been doing a lot of work to get better and it was paying off. This tournament she really hasn't shown as bright. Dunn is just good. Versatile and tenacious. If you look at the amount of ground she covers and her decisions she is a real asset.Press and Dunn can stay too…..
Watch Dunn defensively. She gives her opponents to much space. Specifically Sweden and Holland built their attack in the US half from her position.I will say in the games leading up to the Olympics it looked like Press had been doing a lot of work to get better and it was paying off. This tournament she really hasn't shown as bright. Dunn is just good. Versatile and tenacious. If you look at the amount of ground she covers and her decisions she is a real asset.
gotta disagree with you there...Press is good against cupcake opponents. Good teams, her lack of skill comes out. She's fast and that's about it. Similar to Morgan. Dunn can stay on the team if they play her in her proper position. She's never been comfortable at defense.Press and Dunn can stay too…..