Mata may also make the current USMNT due to our current bleh at LB. Additionally, Mata is a better LWB than LB, and Costa Rica utilizes wingbacks, which makes him more valuable to their formation than to NYCFC's IMO.
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Might not like? He’s totally horrid in several instances.
But yeah, your point is valid. I just hate his USMNT commentary. Anyone who can’t see the detrimental impact of Bradley and Altidore is basically an Arena nut duster IMO.
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Fuck off with any suggestion of Ben Sweat.
I could name 12 or 30 people that should be there before that half-assed trotting calamity.
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Doyle's MLS-heavy depth chart was ridiculous, but I'll gladly dust some nuts on that last part.
Bradley's anything but a detriment to the USMNT. It's precisely because he's a leader and a workhorse that he winds up shouldering the blame for the whole midfield every time some genius coach plays him at the tip of a midfield diamond or as a lone defensive midfielder who's also supposed to shoulder most of the creative duties. Then everybody goes and acts like it's some big mystery why he plays better for Toronto, because apparently after five years of Jürgen we collectively find the whole concept of positions mysterious. As for Altidore, it's not like we haven't surveyed the alternatives. Jozy's mediocre but he has a necessary skillset that no other striker in the player pool offers. What does your ideal USMNT XI look like?
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Antonee Robinson - 20-year-old who played well for Bolton this past year. He should have been on Doyle's squad instead of Vincent.
Right now?
Gk (I would probably go with SJ on current form)
Miazga Brooks CB3 (several good shouts here)
Yedlin Adams McKennie Saief
Pulisic Wood Amon
I’d put any high work rate, decently technical and pacey striker over Altidore. Bradley doesn’t bring enough of anything to start over those two I have in the middle. They more than make up for any perceived deficit with a better work rate, better defending, and bigger balls.
I would consider Robinson at leftback and moving Saief up to the front three.
There’s also a good argument Novakovich does everything Jozy does and has better technical skills.
dummyrun I may one day forgive those two Wannabe Canadians, but I’ll never forget. I would do everything in my power to never let them wear the crest again. That’s my bias, but I believe it’s supported by evidence. Even if you or others don’t, I’m totally okay with it and can’t be convinced otherwise.
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I meant more of an "if we were going to Russia" lineup. I'm with you that Altidore wouldn't belong in a real world, 2022-focused USMNT team. But Bradley should still be part of the squad even if he doesn't have a full cycle left in him.
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Who do you bring (total 23, with 3 GK) to the WC 2018 (had the USMNT not fucked up).
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Moore's in a precarious spot right now. He looked amazing against Barcelona in January but hasn't played for Levante's first team since. Really hoping he finds minutes somewhere next season without having to leave Spain.
Where is Jonathan Gonzale......oh wait.
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TBF not in Mexican squad either
hes allegedly in the 35 man list sent to fifa for what its worth
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This is great hopefully he misses at least 2 games. Nemec 2 will not be missed.
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Why down vote ?
Berget lacks skills , can't dribble, receive and control the ball in space. A waste of 816K of salaary space. Nemec 2 is the wrong player to mix with Villa, Maxi and Morales these 3 players that have great touch and skills.
Great runs. Opens space. Contributed to multiple goals Saturday, when played in the right formation.
