The Soccer Thread

[USSoccer]

Looks like I missed nothing in the 1st half.

 

Well, to be fair, you did miss the official death of any chance Chris Wondolowski should have of ever getting capped in a non off-year Gold Cup again.

[USSoccer]

Jurgen you read my mind.

 

Gatt & Benny.

 

Apparently you were thinking "we need actual talented players on the field"

[wolf stansson]

Speaking of talent, I can't imagine what mix did to not be included on this roster.

[USSoccer]

Speaking of talent, I can't imagine what mix did to not be included on this roster.

 

Apparently Klinsmann said something about him being very talented but not being physical enough right now.

 

Which, if that was the reason that Brad Evans is on the roster over him, is some meatballish stupidity.

[wolf stansson]

He's just sending a message to a player that matters in a game that doesn't. Jozy style.

[wolf stansson]

In a camp where testing our two MLS stud CB's was the top priority, why the [expletive] did we schedule Canada?

[USSoccer]

He's just sending a message to a player that matters in a game that doesn't. Jozy style.

 

That was a stupid message, though, too. Eddie Johnson ain't gonna get it done on the road in the Hex. I don't think Jozy ripping up the Netherlands and taking the next step was down to JK's motivation.

[USSoccer]

In a camp where testing our two MLS stud CB's was the top priority, why the [expletive] did we schedule Canada?

 

Right? Canada's pretty poor for parking the bus in a friendly, but I guess after getting blasted by Denmark I can understand it.

[shnsajax]

Looks like I missed nothing in the 1st half.

 

Well, to be fair, you did miss the official death of any chance Chris Wondolowski should have of ever getting capped in a non off-year Gold Cup again.

 

That does have a nice ring to it. Maybe the same will happen to E Johnson in the 2nd half.

 

There are some shitty touches off the ball tonight.

[wolf stansson]

If it wasn't a work night, I'd go troll that Mexico game in Glendale tomorrow night.

[wolf stansson]

Gatt is like an unskilled Landon. Aka just fast as [expletive].

[USSoccer]

Gatt is like an unskilled Landon. Aka just fast as [expletive].

 

I like that he seems like kind of a dick, too. He really reminds me of a more dickish, knock off version of Landon circa 2000 or so.

[shnsajax]

It sucks not having someone with the balls to shoot on a free kick in front of goal from 20 yards out.

[wolf stansson]

Gatt is like an unskilled Landon. Aka just fast as [expletive].

 

I like that he seems like kind of a dick, too. He really reminds me of a more dickish, knock off version of Landon circa 2000 or so.

Yeah he's got an edge. Unfortunately he'll never be half the player Lando is/was.

[mul21]

Gatt is like an unskilled Landon. Aka just fast as [expletive].

 

I like that he seems like kind of a dick, too. He really reminds me of a more dickish, knock off version of Landon circa 2000 or so.

Yeah he's got an edge. Unfortunately he'll never be half the player Lando is/was.

 

I don't follow very closely but watch games when I can and had never heard of or seen Gatt before, but the second I saw him playing I thought that he has to be a massive douche. He looks like a complete spaz out there.

[wolf stansson]

Dempsey was pretty anonymous for Spurs today. Everyone was, but he just got subbed off for Holtby which is concerning.

[wvcbxl]

Transfer news: Andy Najar from DC United to Anderlecht.

Is he any good?

[wolf stansson]

Transfer news: Andy Najar from DC United to Anderlecht.

Is he any good?

Yeah. He's very, very fast winger with a good cross, a very good dribbler and I think making a move up a level will help the mental aspect of his game. He had a horrific red card in their playoff game against New York which showed some immaturity and pretty much sealed his fate in DC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bvJTlBGo1k

 

Here's a good scouting report: http://www.mlssoccer.com/24under24/news/article/2012/09/13/9-andy-najar-dc-united

[USSoccer]

Oh, they'll like Najar. If he can sort the mental end of things he's going to be pretty good.

[shnsajax]

Shea's work permit was just completed.

[wolf stansson]

Never thought Stoke would make it on to my must watch list.

[wvcbxl]

Oh, they'll like Najar. If he can sort the mental end of things he's going to be pretty good.

 

Anderlecht have a good track record with coaching youngsters about the mental side of the game.

Of their current starters, Bruno is 19, and Praet (whose mother is a colleague at work 8-) ) is only 18.

They broke in Lukaku when he was only 16.

[shnsajax]

Beckham is donating his 5 month salary with PSG to a children's charity.

[Guest]

Good day of goals in the EPL. Bale's winner was a solid strike while Gerrard and Aguero both scored potential goals of the year. Sturridge's opener was pretty nice also.

[wolf stansson]

Hon roster:

GOALKEEPERS- Tim Howard, Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson

 

DEFENDERS- Tim Chandler, Fabian Johnson, Geoff Cameron, Carlos Bocanegra, Edgar Castillo Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez, Brad Evans, Michael Parkhurst

 

MIDFIELDERS- Michael Bradley, Jermaine Jones, Danny Williams, Maurice Edu, Graham Zusi, Brad Davis, Jose Torres, Sacha Kljestan

 

FORWARDS- Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Eddie Johnson, Herculez Gomez

 

 

Not sure how that midfield is going to set up. 1 natural winger on the squad and he's the least likely to play. So the plan is to build through the middle vs a team that is strong through the middle. Gotcha.