First really big test of this team in a game that matters. Got roasted against Mexico last time, but that was almost a lifetime ago when GB was still figuring things out, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt there. Apparently they are thinking about a 3-5-2 tonight, which I don't think he's ever ran out there before. Is that the built-in excuse for GB if they get roasted? I hate the circumstances of him getting hired and I think his player selection is maddening, but he's acquitted himself decently recently. Big win against Mexico and I may start to change my opinion on him.
Thought they played reasonably well against Honduras, just couldn't find the net. Thankfully, neither could Honduras and we locked up in second half. That last minute goal was out of nowhere it seemed, but certainly well deserved.
I'm watching Honduras CR on Paramount, but this game will be on CBS Sports.
A little surprised Adams didnt get the call given he's fully fit.
A little surprised Adams didnt get the call given he's fully fit.
Ream is going to kill us in that spot. Hope I'm wrong. Maybe we can figure out how to finish and overcome it.
Is he really fully healthy though? I definitely think he's coming off the bench at some point.
He wasn't very good against Honduras, quite possibly still jet-lagged. Hoping for better from him tonight.
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simply needs more touches. He had the fewest touches of any outfield player vs HNT. That's just ridiculous. Best player in US history needs the ball.
He wasn't very good against Honduras, quite possibly still jet-lagged. Hoping for better from him tonight.
I thought he was OK. He had some moments running at the D. And you're right, he might be a bit hung over and suffering from travel. But he still needs the ball. No excuses tonight. This is a beatable Mexican team.
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went with 3 in the back. I think it'll probably be more of a 3-4-3 with Pulisic and Reyna out wide.
A little surprised Adams didnt get the call given he's fully fit.
Ream is going to kill us in that spot. Hope I'm wrong. Maybe we can figure out how to finish and overcome it.
Is he really fully healthy though? I definitely think he's coming off the bench at some point.
Yeah Ream just can't possibly be the 3rd best centerback in the pool. Aaron Long is probably better but he's hurt, but still.
He looked gassed when they subbed him out near the end of the game.
I kept waiting for Dest to make overlapping runs but it never happened.
The best player was Reyna who went directly at the Honduras defense.
We shall see if our midfield can control play against Mexico and not give the ball away.
I hope you're right, my man.
GGG strikes again. Dude seems great at creating a culture but just bizzare at organizing it.
He seems like a fun guy to hang out with and did a better job interviewing Pulisic last week than anyone I've seen, but he just sucks onset.
Not as big as a World Cup qualifier but still an important match to see where the US stands
Is this goes to pens, that might be a confidence booster.