We have been exposed for our inability to finish and our struggles to defend in the box. Last goal seemed destined with US looking a little panicky. Hate to be a pessimist but barring something extraordinary or lucky this game is over.
phenomenon. We were able to squeeze through the group round because we had a relatively easy group, but its not going to cut it against the better teams. Our midfield looks like they can play with the big teams, however I think our defensive stats were masked by a weaker group and a weaker CONCCAF.
So we can build on our field players, but improvement is really needed at both ends of the field.
Dutch can just wait for the US to pass it around with no threat and let the midfield and fullbacks tire themselves out. Lack of any type of goal scorer threat at forward has killed the team through 4 games.
So hard to be impactful in box without one
The problem for the USMNT is that we have sucked at set pieces which use to be our strength
Also not having Miles Robinson at center back was a problem on set pieces
So hard to be impactful in box without one
The problem for the USMNT is that we have sucked at set pieces which use to be our strength
Also not having Miles Robinson at center back was a problem on set pieces
US has never been able to produce an undeniable superstar striker. A Lukaku, a Saleh, A CR.
When we do, it will change the entire landscape of US soccer.
had several decades to produce world class strikers and never have, despite being a country with more than 300 million people and essentially unlimited resources. I doubt we ever will.
altidore at the end had a chance to be exactly what this team needs
he looked like he'd matured and finally figured out how to put it all together. just unfortunate timing with the non-qualifying and the program being a mess.
time to put him in
They did nothing but still scored
Gotta bring scorers to the World Cup
We brought passers
They did nothing but still scored
Gotta bring scorers to the World Cup
We brought passers
The name of thw game is to get goals.
Finishing always a problem for this team. We don't have any truly undeniable players. And we cede a considerable size advantage.
Bring in Wright and Reyna.
the 2nd goal was inexcusable but the play in the 10-15 minutes before that up the right side through dest was encouraging.
So we can build on our field players, but improvement is really needed at both ends of the field.
Musah has been invisible, a turnstyle
The problem for the USMNT is that we have sucked at set pieces which use to be our strength
Also not having Miles Robinson at center back was a problem on set pieces
But the rare time we DO get it in, an orange jersey is always there first. It's like our O player doesn't even challenge, especially in the air.
The problem for the USMNT is that we have sucked at set pieces which use to be our strength
Also not having Miles Robinson at center back was a problem on set pieces
US has never been able to produce an undeniable superstar striker. A Lukaku, a Saleh, A CR.
When we do, it will change the entire landscape of US soccer.
He's 6'8". He's basically plastic man.
Surprised be was omitted from the WC roster.
Yes, we should be challenging for that ball. But that is not the way we are got to score
Possession isn't the name of the game here. The Dutch are intentionally ceding possession.
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and it still feels like we are getting worked over
Possession isn't the name of the game here. The Dutch are intentionally ceding possession.
^This. The Dutch have essentially decided to base most of their offense on counterattacks.
Probably fatigue.
Nice saves by Turner.