Comments on: Post-game thoughts on the US getting thrashed in Gelsenkirchen http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html World Cup 2010 - South Africa Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:08:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Chris http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3452 Chris Sat, 17 Jun 2006 03:49:33 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3452 I'm going to say (write) it again, check out the lineup for the US-Cnational anthem, who's singing and who's not. Something is wrong with some of these young men and the something is their attitudes and the bad attitude resulted in a bad performance. Gooch, Pope, Cherundolo, Landon, Convey, DMB... all non-singers. Boys, ther be proud and perform or get the uniform off and go back to being a nobody, as we in America care about one thing and one thing only....winning, coming close isn't worth anything. And a bad attitude combined with losing is totally intolerable. Also, I agree very strongly that the untouchable St. Casey played like crap and should (must) be held accountable. As much as I would like to see him have his chance to win a game in the world cup, it is clear that his time has come and gone. A big save vs the Czech's could have made all the difference, all I saw was extreme waving at the ball as he flopped around as the ball flew past him. Bring on Tim Howard. I’m going to say (write) it again, check out the lineup for the US-Cnational anthem, who’s singing and who’s not. Something is wrong with some of these young men and the something is their attitudes and the bad attitude resulted in a bad performance. Gooch, Pope, Cherundolo, Landon, Convey, DMB… all non-singers. Boys, ther be proud and perform or get the uniform off and go back to being a nobody, as we in America care about one thing and one thing only….winning, coming close isn’t worth anything. And a bad attitude combined with losing is totally intolerable.

Also, I agree very strongly that the untouchable St. Casey played like crap and should (must) be held accountable. As much as I would like to see him have his chance to win a game in the world cup, it is clear that his time has come and gone. A big save vs the Czech’s could have made all the difference, all I saw was extreme waving at the ball as he flopped around as the ball flew past him. Bring on Tim Howard.

]]> By: Peter http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3426 Peter Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:38:31 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3426 The US has a chance against Italy, but only if they play defense and keep it 0-0 or 1-0. If more than 2 goals are scored, they are toast. I agree MLS needs to take advantage of the WC and bring in some European league teams. Did I hear correctly that Man United was coming to New York? Finally, anyone know about ticket checking? I'm going to the US-Ghana match, but lots of the tickets have names on them and I hear they are doing random checks. The US has a chance against Italy, but only if they play defense and keep it 0-0 or 1-0. If more than 2 goals are scored, they are toast. I agree MLS needs to take advantage of the WC and bring in some European league teams. Did I hear correctly that Man United was coming to New York?
Finally, anyone know about ticket checking? I’m going to the US-Ghana match, but lots of the tickets have names on them and I hear they are doing random checks.

]]> By: Darkoze http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3418 Darkoze Fri, 16 Jun 2006 22:48:15 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3418 Since hockey in the USA is quickly becoming extinct (see the current figures for the Stanley Cup coverage and then see that covergae for 99% of the season was on way-over-in-the-depths-of-the-60's channel (68 on our cable)), it would seem that Soccer USA should actively recruit any young hockey player who's thinking of taking off his skates. Hockey players: 1) Play with injuries, including broken legs. 2) Put out for the whole game. They are not conserving their energy for the NEXT game, since they know THIS game is the most important one. 3) Are Hungry. Always hungry. 4) Can skate/run for hours on end. 5) Are chippy. Very chippy. Yellow card chippy. 6) Can be finesse players and bowl-you-over players, depending on the situaiton. Tehy are not one dimensional. The current USA team is either too old or too wimpy. DUmp the lot. Hang around ice arenas. Start recruiting. Since hockey in the USA is quickly becoming extinct (see the current figures for the Stanley Cup coverage and then see that covergae for 99% of the season was on way-over-in-the-depths-of-the-60’s channel (68 on our cable)), it would seem that Soccer USA should actively recruit any young hockey player who’s thinking of taking off his skates.
Hockey players:
1) Play with injuries, including broken legs.
2) Put out for the whole game. They are not conserving their energy for the NEXT game, since they know THIS game is the most important one.
3) Are Hungry. Always hungry.
4) Can skate/run for hours on end.
5) Are chippy. Very chippy. Yellow card chippy.
6) Can be finesse players and bowl-you-over players, depending on the situaiton. Tehy are not one dimensional.

The current USA team is either too old or too wimpy. DUmp the lot. Hang around ice arenas. Start recruiting.

]]> By: ETucker http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3417 ETucker Fri, 16 Jun 2006 22:43:29 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3417 Good news: We did not lose as badly as Ukraine or Serbia and Montenero. I'm now happy with the 3-0. It could have been worse; much worse. Good news:

We did not lose as badly as Ukraine or Serbia and Montenero.

I’m now happy with the 3-0. It could have been worse; much worse.

]]> By: ETucker http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3416 ETucker Fri, 16 Jun 2006 22:42:16 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3416 Good point. However, Cherundolo is smaller than Beasley and has had considerable success in the Bundesliga. Usually speed is more important than size for the outerbacks, who patrol the wings and try to minimize crosses. However, the left back experiment should definitely wait until after the W.C. (if ever) Good point. However, Cherundolo is smaller than Beasley and has had considerable success in the Bundesliga.

Usually speed is more important than size for the outerbacks, who patrol the wings and try to minimize crosses.

However, the left back experiment should definitely wait until after the W.C. (if ever)

]]> By: mary http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3409 mary Fri, 16 Jun 2006 22:15:55 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3409 Don't you think it has more to do with coaching style and strategy than with individual players? Yes, the players were phoning it in, but when I saw Myernick with Josh Wolff and that chalkboard when we were getting blown off the field, and I'm thinking, "Just get out there and attack." What do you all think about those set plays? Am I the only one who thought they were feeble? Don’t you think it has more to do with coaching style and strategy than with individual players? Yes, the players were phoning it in, but when I saw Myernick with Josh Wolff and that chalkboard when we were getting blown off the field, and I’m thinking, “Just get out there and attack.” What do you all think about those set plays? Am I the only one who thought they were feeble?

]]> By: Jon E. http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3408 Jon E. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 21:14:27 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3408 I dunno--Beasley might make a good left back. But isn't the fact that he's so tiny and easily knocked over a problem in a defender? It's one thing to see him sent sprawling as he goes forward--he usually gets the whistle--but if he's the last man between ball and goal? You can't get the foul call every time. I dunno–Beasley might make a good left back. But isn’t the fact that he’s so tiny and easily knocked over a problem in a defender? It’s one thing to see him sent sprawling as he goes forward–he usually gets the whistle–but if he’s the last man between ball and goal? You can’t get the foul call every time.

]]> By: ETucker http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3405 ETucker Fri, 16 Jun 2006 20:55:24 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3405 Jesse- Good call. he really should be playing left back right now. If he made the switch, I bet he could get more first team action at PSV and maybe even get transferred to one of the top leagues. that bein said, he is too stubborn to accept any criticism. that is why his game has leveled off and he is benched at PSV. Jesse-

Good call. he really should be playing left back right now.

If he made the switch, I bet he could get more first team action at PSV and maybe even get transferred to one of the top leagues.

that bein said, he is too stubborn to accept any criticism. that is why his game has leveled off and he is benched at PSV.

]]> By: Jesse http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3403 Jesse Fri, 16 Jun 2006 20:42:20 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3403 I'll just throw something out there that I've been thinking about for a couple weeks regarding Beasley. If he's such a good defender, why not try him at left back? He's certainly capable of making q1uick overlapping runs. I’ll just throw something out there that I’ve been thinking about for a couple weeks regarding Beasley. If he’s such a good defender, why not try him at left back? He’s certainly capable of making q1uick overlapping runs.

]]> By: allie http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html/comment-page-1#comment-3398 allie Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:15:48 +0000 http://usa.worldcupblog.org/group-e/post-game-thoughts-on-the-us-getting-thrashed-in-gelsenkirchen.html#comment-3398 usa did a horable job, they dident have strong defence or offence. they let some goals go by an dident try to earn any back.i hope they try a lot harder next game. usa did a horable job, they dident have strong defence or offence. they let some goals go by an dident try to earn any back.i hope they try a lot harder next game.

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