Official Team USA Soccer Thread

BUCKnation · Post #461 » by **BUCKnation** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:07 am

Good result considering the team that was out there. Howard was incredible and hid many of the defensive deficiencies during the game. Bradley was great as well, having a hand in both goals.

GS Warriors 1 · Post #462 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:54 pm

Gotta find a partner with Cameron at CB. Goodson was awful and I don't like the way Bocanegra has looked in his last few games for us. Probably going to be one of those guys starting against Honduras @ San Pedro Sula.

PANDEMONEUM · Post #463 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:20 pm

Goodson is HORRIBLE.
i wish Edu would get some playing time with his club team (stoke)
cause id really like to use him at CB with Cameron

theres word that a CB from the LA Galaxy would have been called in, if they werent in the playoffs
i believe it was D Omar Gonzalez 24 6' 5" 205

we'll have to see if we have a January, training camp
and who gets called in for that

our first Hex match is February 6th AT Honduras

i still think we need Bocanegra and he can be valuable
im looking for a D of
dolo, cameron, edu, fabian - with boca, Omar, chandler as our subs

Mid
williams, bradley, jones - kljestan, zusi, mix

Wings
shea, gatt, donovan, dempsey

F
altidore, herculez, eddie, aguedelo, boyd

K
howard, +2

PANDEMONEUM · Post #464 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:09 pm

Tomorrow - 11/27/2012 - (Central Times)

1:00 PM
Hamburg SV
vs
Schalke 04 = Jermaine Jones

1:00 PM
Hannover 96 = Steve Cherundolo
vs
SpVgg Greuther Fürth

2:00 PM
Aston Villa = Eric Lichaj + Brad Guzan
vs
Reading

2:30 PM
Málaga = Oguchialu Chijioke Onyewu
vs
Cacereno

*
add any games that Americans are playing in
it would b nice if we could keep up with the club games the Americans are on

Sandlot · Post #465 » by **Sandlot** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:28 am

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1420 ... ional-team

Not sure I believe that Boca should even be starting but the rest is pretty good. I've always believed Bradley is crucial to our success.

J-Mezzy · Post #466 » by **J-Mezzy** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:42 am

No Donovan on that list? I still feel the team needs him. He has been the only U.S player to show up for big games on the big stage.

PANDEMONEUM · Post #467 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:18 pm

Sandlot wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1420171-5-most-important-players-for-the-us-mens-national-team

Not sure I believe that Boca should even be starting but the rest is pretty good. I've always believed Bradley is crucial to our success.

at least, Boca should NOT be in the 5 most importants
i wish / hope we can find a replacement for him........by February
but, we should still keep him on the team as a backup.............and REMOVE Goodson

i used to Hate Bradley as a player
but now
he is our BEST player

PANDEMONEUM · Post #468 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:31 pm

Games for 11/28/2012

1:45 PM CT - White Hart Lane
Tottenham Hotspur = Dempsey
vs.
Liverpool

1:45 PM CT - Britannia Stadium
Stoke City = Edu + Cameron
vs.
Newcastle United

1:45 PM CT - Easycredit Stadion
FC Nürnberg
vs.
1899 Hoffenheim = Fabian + Williams

PANDEMONEUM · Post #469 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Thu Jan 3, 2013 6:25 pm

there will be a team USA mini-camp held this month
will post the invitees as soon as i hear

i hope JK uses that camp to find a CB
and look at some youngs that are ready to make the next step

also
there is a Friendly match vs Canada on Jan. 29th
a good warmup for our 1st Hex match on Feb. 6th

and1GS · Post #470 » by **and1GS** » Mon Jan 7, 2013 7:53 pm

Dempsey is finally coming around for Tottenham, he's been in fine form lately and his aerial prowess is unparalleled.

PANDEMONEUM · Post #471 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Tue Jan 8, 2013 11:48 pm

yes, i agree about Dempsey looking better for Tottenham
they have moved him to more of a High Outside Mid
hes winning/creating/getting Free Kicks, and those are always helpful
his linking and possession is very good
which i am very surprised at
i didnt think he could play like that

PANDEMONEUM · Post #472 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Tue Jan 8, 2013 11:50 pm

here are the invites for the January mini-camp

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-Natio ... -Camp.aspx

GOALKEEPERS (3):
Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo),
Bill Hamid (D.C. United),
Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire)

DEFENDERS (9):
Steven Beitashour (San Jose Earthquakes),
Tony Beltran (Real Salt Lake),
Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City),
A.J. DeLaGarza (LA Galaxy),
Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy),
Connor Lade (New York Red Bulls),
Alfredo Morales (Hertha Berlin),
Justin Morrow (San Jose Earthquakes),
Jeff Parke (Philadelphia Union)

MIDFIELDERS (8):
Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake),
Alejandro Bedoya (out of contract),
Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo),
Mix Diskerud (Rosenborg),
Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders),
Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City),
Joshua Gatt (Molde),
Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5):
Juan Agudelo (Chivas USA),
Will Bruin (Houston Dynamo),
Edson Buddle (Colorado Rapids),
Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders),
Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

J-Mezzy · Post #473 » by **J-Mezzy** » Wed Jan 9, 2013 12:13 am

Will Landon Donovan be a part of the plans for the WC? I think he still has a lot to add to the team

J-Mezzy · Post #474 » by **J-Mezzy** » Wed Jan 9, 2013 12:13 am

Will Landon Donovan be a part of the plans for the WC? I think he still has a lot to add to the team

PANDEMONEUM · Post #475 » by **PANDEMONEUM** » Wed Jan 9, 2013 12:19 am

CBs is the most important position at the moment
seems like Morales, Gonzalez, Beitashour are the 3 front runners

currently Bocanegra, our starting Left CB, is recovering from an injury
our last backup Goodson, is barely a decent backup

so, we could be in major need of a CB for our February 6th match

secondly
we need an Outside Mid and/or Wingers
someone that is a hybrid....MidWing with some Forward tendencies
i like Gatt, and i think hes the only one that fits

im considering Zusi as one of our "A" players
especially cause we wont have Donovan

the only other Mid that i like is Mix

i think EJ, will make the "A" squad
so now we have to see if there is any room for Agudelo

GK (3) :
Howard, +2

L/R FBs (3):
Fabian, Cherundolo, Chandler ?
(if he shows) (my next preference/favorite would be Lichaj)

CBs (3):
Cameron, Bocanegra, Goodson
(id have no problem replacing both Boca and Good with Gonzalez, Beitashour, and i hope it happens)

DMs / CMs (5) :
Williams, Jones, Bradley, Edu
(Edu has not been getting playing time, could be replaced. 5th spot is open. i like Kljestan)

Wings / Forwards (5) :
Dempsey, Zusi, Herculez, EJ
(5th spot is open, but Altidore and Boyd are the 1st options)

4 spots left for deep bench.
Parkhurst, Aguedelo, Mix, Gatt

can we really leave our captain Bocanegra off the team ?
would we keep him just for deep bench and emergencies ?

edfmx86 · Post #476 » by **edfmx86** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:12 am

Starting IX for USMNT vs Canada. https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/296424931602870272

edfmx86 · Post #477 » by **edfmx86** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:13 am

Stoked on Beckerman being named captain for this. I know it won't be popular since there is a lot of hate on Beckerman even being called up all the time. Im also excited for Beltran in the starting 11. In my opinion, he is the most underrated player in MLS. I hope they both play well, represent RSL

BUCKnation · Post #478 » by **BUCKnation** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:07 am

I looking forward to seeing Eddie Johnson. He has been our best striker over the past 6 months or so, imo.

jerrod · Post #479 » by **jerrod** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:39 am

not a fan of beckerman. although i understand why he's there.

interesting decision to go 4-4-2.

edfmx86 · Post #480 » by **edfmx86** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:02 am

Rough start. I expected more chances and at least a goal or two by the half. Its gonna be Will Bruin with the game winner, throw him and Feilhaber in.