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NFT: USMNT vs Mexico Nations League Final

Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 8:05 pm
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.


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Couldn't  
Jon in NYC : 6/6/2021 8:07 pm : link
find this game on TV. Is it just Paramount +?
RE: Couldn't  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 8:10 pm : link
In comment 15281122 Jon in NYC said:
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find this game on TV. Is it just Paramount +?


I'm watching Honduras CR on Paramount, but this game will be on CBS Sports.
Yup,  
Jon in NYC : 6/6/2021 8:27 pm : link
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.
Pulisic  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 8:31 pm : link
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.
RE: Yup,  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 8:35 pm : link
In comment 15281130 Jon in NYC said:
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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.
RE: Pulisic  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 8:36 pm : link
In comment 15281131 Bricktop said:
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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.
Agree with Jon  
PwndPapi : 6/6/2021 8:37 pm : link
would've liked to see Adams in.
RE: RE: Pulisic  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 8:43 pm : link
In comment 15281136 Zeke's Alibi said:
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In comment 15281131 Bricktop said:


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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.
RE: RE: Yup,  
Jon in NYC : 6/6/2021 8:46 pm : link
In comment 15281134 Zeke's Alibi said:
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In comment 15281130 Jon in NYC said:


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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.
B I agree….he certainly seems like he’s relished the role of being the  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 8:48 pm : link
savior of US soccer and has brought great intensity since his first cap. I think he’s pressed a little too much in the past, but here’s to him finding the right balance tonight. I think we see a helluva of a game from him tonight.
Honestly, Pulisic was not very good against Honduras  
Rick in Dallas : 6/6/2021 9:04 pm : link
He gave away many passes in the final third of the field.
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.
RE: B I agree….he certainly seems like he’s relished the role of being the  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 9:05 pm : link
In comment 15281143 Zeke's Alibi said:
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savior of US soccer and has brought great intensity since his first cap. I think he’s pressed a little too much in the past, but here’s to him finding the right balance tonight. I think we see a helluva of a game from him tonight.


I hope you're right, my man.
Just saw this lineup  
bhill410 : 6/6/2021 9:07 pm : link
Wtf

GGG strikes again. Dude seems great at creating a culture but just bizzare at organizing it.
Clint Dempsey  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 9:09 pm : link
I like his energy on set. But he sounds like a jackass.
RE: Clint Dempsey  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 9:13 pm : link
In comment 15281167 Bricktop said:
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I like his energy on set. But he sounds like a jackass.



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.
Gnooch joking that he will come across the desk  
bhill410 : 6/6/2021 9:35 pm : link
And choke the Mexican lady is probably not going to age wel.
Great start, just awful by McKenzie  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 9:38 pm : link
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Clownshoes  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 9:39 pm : link
not ready for the moment. Pathetic.
Our back looks overwhelmed everytime against a high press  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 9:49 pm : link
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Have done well  
Jersey Heel : 6/6/2021 9:58 pm : link
Since the goal
Never mind  
Jersey Heel : 6/6/2021 10:00 pm : link
Good night
He’s offside  
Jersey Heel : 6/6/2021 10:00 pm : link
Has to be
He's offsides  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 10:01 pm : link
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Still doesn't excuse the marking  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 10:02 pm : link
In the back. That shit was criminal.
Fuck yeah!!!  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 10:03 pm : link
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Reyna deserved a goal.  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 10:04 pm : link
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Gio Reyna equalizes for the USA  
dpinzow : 6/6/2021 10:04 pm : link
almost immediately after Mexico was just offside and had a second goal disallowed. Huge momentum shift
And the Mexicans  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 10:07 pm : link
start with the rolling around on the ground, acting like the cartel just shot them horseshit.
It would help the USMNT if Steffen left Man City  
dpinzow : 6/6/2021 10:14 pm : link
and got the #1 goalkeeper position on another club team. I'm not that confident with our #1 keeper not getting consistent game time
Tim Ream  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 10:16 pm : link
is a horror show.
Steffen saved the US there  
dpinzow : 6/6/2021 10:20 pm : link
the back four got carved open and played too high a line, Excellent save
Back 4 is a shitshow  
Rick in Dallas : 6/6/2021 10:24 pm : link
Lucky to be tied at the half
For those of us  
Azul Grande : 6/6/2021 10:33 pm : link
Who are soccer tourists who show up for the World Cup but don’t pay too much attention in between - is this game a huge deal? Like if they beat Mexico here what would that mean for USMNT?
RE: For those of us  
dpinzow : 6/6/2021 10:41 pm : link
In comment 15281234 Azul Grande said:
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Who are soccer tourists who show up for the World Cup but don’t pay too much attention in between - is this game a huge deal? Like if they beat Mexico here what would that mean for USMNT?


Not as big as a World Cup qualifier but still an important match to see where the US stands
Unimpressive  
Jeffrey : 6/6/2021 10:42 pm : link
The USMNT is not a good passing team and has a slow back four. Not a good combination for a team trying to play out of the back. Berhalter still has not figured out how to use Pulisic and Reyna.
Im done with Sargent. Guy just doesn’t score.  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 10:56 pm : link
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Noncontact injury for Steffen  
widmerseyebrow : 6/6/2021 11:03 pm : link
How often do those turn out well?
Weston just makes good things happen  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 11:05 pm : link
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pathetic  
widmerseyebrow : 6/6/2021 11:14 pm : link
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Ream  
GF1080 : 6/6/2021 11:14 pm : link
is pure trash back there. How did he get a start in this match .
And Weston scores.  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 11:16 pm : link
Good things
McKennie  
widmerseyebrow : 6/6/2021 11:16 pm : link
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Horvath  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 11:24 pm : link
Holy shit.

Is this goes to pens, that might be a confidence booster.
Disgusting fans with their  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 11:31 pm : link
foulness. Well done assholes.
The way they are handling the chant may be the dumbest shit I’ve ever  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 11:37 pm : link
heard. So you are going to reward the bad behavior by letting them control the flow of the game. Moronic.
This ref is absolute assclown.  
Zeke's Alibi : 6/6/2021 11:43 pm : link
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That's a 2nd yellow  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 11:43 pm : link
Fucking Bullshit. Crooked trash referee.
US on the break  
Bricktop : 6/6/2021 11:57 pm : link
and the ref blows it. Fucking typical. CONCACAF is a circus.
Mexican fans  
Bricktop : 6/7/2021 12:11 am : link
Doing Mexican fan things. Hurling bottles and projectiles at American players.

Why are Mexican soccer fans so shitty?  
BH28 : 6/7/2021 12:11 am : link
I still shouldn't be surprised by this shit, but FIFA should ban fans from all their games for like a decade.
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