Louis Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 The provisional teams were named yesterday. http://www.concacaf.com/article/provisional-rosters-announced-for-copa-america-centenario-2016 All will be reduced from 40 players to 23 in two weeks. Unfortunately, I don't think this is being shown in the UK because we have the Euros in July and the Olympics in August. I think it's possible somewhere like Premier Sports buys the rights like they did last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 This will be a fun tournament to watch, even though the USA will probably get spanked -- I have very little faith in Klinsmann to inspire them. It's poor timing too, because it would be awesome to have a good tournament to keep increasing the popularity of the sport here. Folks seem to really get behind the national team more than club teams, but we also like results and to be entertained. I hope I'm wrong, and we play some exciting football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 This will be a fun tournament to watch, even though the USA will probably get spanked -- I have very little faith in Klinsmann to inspire them. It's poor timing too, because it would be awesome to have a good tournament to keep increasing the popularity of the sport here. Folks seem to really get behind the national team more than club teams, but we also like results and to be entertained. I hope I'm wrong, and we play some exciting football. i'm the same as you. i think it will be great to watch the south american teams, i expect nothing from USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 This will be a fun tournament to watch, even though the USA will probably get spanked -- I have very little faith in Klinsmann to inspire them. It's poor timing too, because it would be awesome to have a good tournament to keep increasing the popularity of the sport here. Folks seem to really get behind the national team more than club teams, but we also like results and to be entertained. I hope I'm wrong, and we play some exciting football. Same for me. I'd be shocked if the USA gets out of the group. But it will be fun to see some of South America's best playing in the states. Wish they were playing in DC, but RFK is about 30 years past its prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I've put in an application to drive the Nagbe + Pulisic hype train. Those two look great together. Klinsmann might have accidentally fallen into a perfect lineup. God I can't wait for June 3rd. Pulisic scored tonight BTW. He's the youngest player to ever score for the USMNT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Yeah I'm glad he's got them playing well. We need to put Dempsey on the bench though, it's woods time now. Got the move to Hamburg let him have the 9. Bedoya looked great last night as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Pulisic is going to be a star. No doubt in my mind about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) The us is getting killed and it's only halftime. The last part of the half we couldn't even get the ball out of our own half. Just hoofing it now. I expected us to lose but this could turn ugly fast. Edited June 4, 2016 by markjazzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 At least we managed to keep it at 2-0 I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) At least we managed to keep it at 2-0 I guess.Lol. Hope for a draw with Costa and Paraguay and we can still be in it. Bradley was awful, every pass was to the opposition. Juergen with a stupid lineup again! Dempsey is not a striker! Argh, here's the lineup I want Guzan Yedlin Cameron Brooks Fabian Bradley kitchen Bedoya pulisic Nagbe Wood Do not let beckerman zusi Dempsey wondo jones and any other old has beens near the pitch. Edited June 4, 2016 by markjazzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Switch Nagbe and Pulisic and I'd probably agree. I don't mind Dempsey in there for the experience, but he is pretty much past it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Paraguay and Costa Rica drew so the US is still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Was saying this on twitter, but there hasn't been a decent match in the first 5 matches and the attendance has been bad. CONCACAF looks terrible: 2 red cards and zero goals so far. The USA looked okay, but Columbia couldn't be bothered. I sense that the South American sides aren't taking it seriously. I also predict that Klinsman will start spinning this tournament as "not that important" after we lose or draw with Costa Rica. Should we beat Costa Rica on Tuesday? Absolutely. We are better at every position except GK, and Navas isn't even playing. But we looked tactically bankrupt on Friday and the only way to fix that is to dump Dempsey and Jones and Jurgen will never do that. We also need to play our best player, Fabian Johnson, in his best position. I realize that leaves a gaping hole at left back, but Fabian was basically invisible on Friday. Zardes can't play on the same side as Yedlin as they take up the same space in attack. For me, I'd do the following, 4-4-2: Yedlin, Brooks, Beasler, Cameron (Yes I know that Cameron has never played left back. But he has played right back.) Diamond midfield with Bradley protecting the back four, Nagbe as a central attacking midfielder, Bedoya on the right and Fabian on the left. Wood and Pulisic up front. Or Wood and Dempsey with Pulisic on at the 55-60th minute. With the exception of Cameron, I think that puts everyone in their best position. Another option would be a 3-5-2, with the same group of players. Yedlin would slide up and Cameron would be the third CB. Ultimately, though, I don't think the formation is what beat us on Friday. Cameron and Yedlin both made dumb mistakes. We were slightly unlucky in front of goal. Eliminate the stupid mistakes and it is a 0-0 draw. (I mean what the hell Geoff Cameron? Have you never seen a pick play on a corner before?) Lastly, Jermaine Jones has been a great servant to the team, but he is so clearly passed his prime I can't believe Jurgen can't see it. Sure he's been great in MLS, but being great in MLS is sort of like being the tallest 5 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Don't forget that Costa Rica were one of the surprise teams at the last World Cup. Paraguay aren't a bad team, either. Hate to say it, but the US could well finish bottom of the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 And we played the Chile national anthem for Uruguay. So embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Keith spot on. Great lineup. Steve I agree I wouldn't be surprised to see us lose all the matches. Juergen is awful and his lineups and tactics are a joke. I just don't think the players are fighting for JK either, not lost the dressing room yet but it's getting close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 Uruguay knocked out. Suarez suited up to be subbed in only for the manager to tell him he put him down as injured and he couldn't play. strange. Chile Bolivia and Argentina Panama tonight. Should be good matches as that is the strongest group for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Us beating Paraguay 1-0 at half. Dempsey 6 goals away from all time leader and overtaking Donovan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 John Brooks is a beast. I think he'll be a name we'll see more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 John Brooks is a beast. I think he'll be a name we'll see more often. I agree, he cleared everything with his head or feet. Guzan was great as well. Match turned into a street fight after the red cArd, must have been 7 yellows after that. Glad we won and advance, now we need Costa Rica to beat Colombia so we can play Peru and not Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Haven't seen alot of the US team but I noticed that Brooks! Won absolutely everything. Bobby Woods looks a live wire as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Yep those are 2 of the bright young players for us. Both play in bundesliga. Our other 2 young bright spots were on the bench and are creative midfielders types, darlington Nagbe and Pulisic. Costa Rica did the unthinkable and beat Colombia, USA won the group! Now we need to hope Brazil draws or beats Peru so we can play Peru and not Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Costa Rica did the unthinkable and beat Colombia, USA won the group! Now we need to hope Brazil draws or beats Peru so we can play Peru and not Brazil. Peru's in trouble. If they lose or even draw to Brazil, Ecuador can take second place in the group by beating Haiti by 2 goals. Or Brazil's in trouble. Because if Peru manage to defeat Brazil, Brazil will probably wind up third, and out. Best bet is Brazil and Ecuador win. Then the issue will be goal difference between Peru and Ecuador. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith B Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I was very pessimistic about the US chance to get out of the group, so well done by the lads to win the group. I'm still not really happy with Jurgen, but he deserves credit for rallying the troops after the loss to Columbia. Pulisic and Nagbe need more minutes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Brazil are out ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Brazil are out ?? They have great individuals and on paper their teams look great but they just don't play well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Brazil are out Doesn't your heart go out to them? After all, they were put in the 'group of death' with powerhouses Haiti, Ecuador, and Peru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Doesn't your heart go out to them? After all, they were put in the 'group of death' with powerhouses Haiti, Ecuador, and Peru. Gotta hurt if you're a Brazilian that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Doesn't your heart go out to them? After all, they were put in the 'group of death' with powerhouses Haiti, Ecuador, and Peru. Astounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Astounding. even more surprising is the USA won their group with Colombia (ranked 3rd in world), Costa Rica (deep WC run), and Paraguay (Solid South American Side). I wouldn't have guessed we'd win the group in a million years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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