World

North America

USA

The Day After

June 29th, 2007 | By: Carter Daly | 7 Comments »

Not really much to say here.

The early penalty and lead was fools gold and it is hard to expect a far less than “A” United States team to hang with Argentina for a full 90. That said, I am proud of the guys for how long they hung in there, but the last 30 minutes was a disaster. The result boils down to the fact that Argentina is simply a hell of a lot more skilled than the Americans.

This was relevant in the way the Yanks had trouble winning loose balls and capitalizing on pressure they created. Almost every time the Yanks sent two at a man he would pull a nice protection dribble or play a slick one-two combo with a teamate.

On the offensive end it was hard to get anything going. Twellman barely ever touched the rock, and Eddie Johnson stopped whatever little amount of dangerous runs he made with a backpass.

On the other hand Ben Olsen made the most of his time on the pitch and Benny Feilhaber continued to try and muster an attack but with not much help. Bornstien (loved how the telefutra guy called his name) also put together a solid showing, better then that of what we had seen recentley. Jay Demerit also impressed in the center.

The substitutions of Bob Bradley were frusterating, but we will be able to see the youth in the up comming games. Here is the lineup I want to see in the next contest against Paraguay:

Johnson

Nguyen Davies

Feilhaber Clark Klestjean

Pearce Conrad Demerit Califf

Keller

What lineup do you want to see against Paraguay?

Tags: Argentina, Charlie Davies, Lee Nguyen, Paraguay, US Mens National Team

USA World Cup RSS Feed

Comments

By chuck | June 29th, 2007 at 2:29 pm

None of us would have been disappointed if this game had been played out backwards…

That is, if we would have given up 3 goals in the first 30 minutes, another in the 79th, before converting a PK in the 81st minute, I think that’s about what we expected with our team.

However, that “Fool’s Gold” as you aptly describe it, has left some people sour.

Uh, we played Argentina. The team they’ve brought to this tournament is probably stronger than the team they brought to the World Cup.

The team we brought, on the other hand, had guys like Eddie Gaven, who’s not even a starter for the suck-ass Columbus Crew in the (suck-ass) MLS.

So relax and keep things in perspective.

Posted from United States

By Jon E | June 29th, 2007 at 5:47 pm

The line-up I’d like to see for the Paraguay game:

McBride
Dempsey, Donovan
Convey, Beasley, John O’Brien
Gibbs, Onyewu, Conrad, Spector
Howard

But there might be a few obstacles to that.

Posted from United States

By fab | June 30th, 2007 at 5:50 am

colombia you will beat and paraguay will be a good game for you guys

all in all you will make it to the
second round its almost HARD to be disqualified first round of the copa as only 4 out of 12 dont make it threw (colombia will be one of them)

Posted from Canada

By uscgjt5 | June 30th, 2007 at 7:01 am

I think Johnson is overrated. I thought that Bob Bradely finally saw the light with EJ when he sat him out for the Gold Cup final. I am so frustrated because he has all this hype that he is not living up to. My personal opinion is that the US Soccer Federation needs to have a token African American with diamond earrings on the team at all times. I support US soccer trying to appeal to the inner city but come on lets be realistic! When he loses the ball he does not try to win it back. At least Taylor fights until the ball is cleared out. He dose not hustle. He has had chance after chance to prove himself and I don’t know about any of you but I sure think he hasn’t. Bob Bradley needs to get him off the team. He is a waste of a roster spot. Alticor would be a fine replacement. Why didn’t Bradley bring the Fulham guys and the other premiership guys? I understand not bringing the MLS stars because of the coming of Beckham but the European based players are off season. Why not try to win this tournament also?

Posted from United States

By Jon E | June 30th, 2007 at 7:29 am

Uscgjt5 raises a point that’s been bothering me too. I’ve been defending Bradley’s decision to bring a squad full of newbies–or at least point out how it makes sense seen from certain angles, but I have to admit that I don’t understand why Bradley didn’t bring at least a few of the Europe-based players who played in the Gold Cup. And I can’t imagine that all of them refused.

Posted from United States

By Slip | July 2nd, 2007 at 4:12 pm

I now totally agree with you that Messi is a little Argentinian scumbag. I am glad you brought this to our attention. Keep up the good work.

Posted from United States

By T dog | July 2nd, 2007 at 4:56 pm

I cant believe the team that won the gold cup is not playing (or at least half of them)to make it look like the USA wants to be competitive. This team in Copa America suckx. They look lazy and bored to be playing. They lose to Paraguay and look like they half assed it. We brought the WRONG guys.

Posted from United States

Comments are closed