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Formation Speculation
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Mata-Villa-Mendoza
Harrison-Lamps
Pirlo-----Bravo
Hernandez-Brillant- Iraola(white)
Johansen
Bring back the WM and have three holding defenders with Bravo to cover for lamps and Pirlo plus a back pedaling Mata and Mendoza to help out. The four mids would help with keeping possession. Harrison could add width on the left side with Mata. And Iraola could also potentially add width to the right side but I'd rather him stay back on Full time D to cover for our decrepit DPs. I know the WM didn't work too hot before but I see it as one of our only ways of getting our three DPs out there and not get crushed. I'd also rather have Mena play for Iraola but he has fallen out of favor clearly. Start with a strong back line and have the creative players sit in front of them.
Harrison-Lamps
Pirlo-----Bravo
Hernandez-Brillant- Iraola(white)
Johansen
Bring back the WM and have three holding defenders with Bravo to cover for lamps and Pirlo plus a back pedaling Mata and Mendoza to help out. The four mids would help with keeping possession. Harrison could add width on the left side with Mata. And Iraola could also potentially add width to the right side but I'd rather him stay back on Full time D to cover for our decrepit DPs. I know the WM didn't work too hot before but I see it as one of our only ways of getting our three DPs out there and not get crushed. I'd also rather have Mena play for Iraola but he has fallen out of favor clearly. Start with a strong back line and have the creative players sit in front of them.
Ready for drastic tactical changes, specifically at home. Johansen in at keeper.
Away: Possession-based; controlled movement forward; wings tuck in and under. Similar to what we are doing without as much of a high press due to Lampard and Pirlo on the field at the same time.
Home: Quick movement forward; long passes; pressure high. Need a target man for this, time to play to Poku's strengths.
Something like this anyway. Could definitely play around with this midfield and find the best combo. But at home or against high pressing teams, we need to stop trying to play from the back and bring on a target man upfront - Poku seems perfect to me.
Away: Possession-based; controlled movement forward; wings tuck in and under. Similar to what we are doing without as much of a high press due to Lampard and Pirlo on the field at the same time.
Home: Quick movement forward; long passes; pressure high. Need a target man for this, time to play to Poku's strengths.
Something like this anyway. Could definitely play around with this midfield and find the best combo. But at home or against high pressing teams, we need to stop trying to play from the back and bring on a target man upfront - Poku seems perfect to me.
Can Tommy play on the right? Had been wondering about that today.Ready for drastic tactical changes, specifically at home. Johansen in at keeper.
Away: Possession-based; controlled movement forward; wings tuck in and under. Similar to what we are doing without as much of a high press due to Lampard and Pirlo on the field at the same time.
Home: Quick movement forward; long passes; pressure high. Need a target man for this, time to play to Poku's strengths.
Something like this anyway. Could definitely play around with this midfield and find the best combo. But at home or against high pressing teams, we need to stop trying to play from the back and bring on a target man upfront - Poku seems perfect to me.
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I'm coaching a U-11 team at a tournament this weekend. We are going 3-2-1-1.
This gives us no width, but our tech coach is not good and the kids have no concept of width anyway.
I think this formation will work because one of our fastest and strongest midfielders likes to break away with the ball, put his head down and bomb it forward. Usually it goes harmlessly to the GK. By putting him back a bit I think he may link up with the striker more effectively.
My son will be behind the striker. His head is on a swivel and he is a great passer. I expect we'll do some Route 1 scoring in these games.
This gives us no width, but our tech coach is not good and the kids have no concept of width anyway.
I think this formation will work because one of our fastest and strongest midfielders likes to break away with the ball, put his head down and bomb it forward. Usually it goes harmlessly to the GK. By putting him back a bit I think he may link up with the striker more effectively.
My son will be behind the striker. His head is on a swivel and he is a great passer. I expect we'll do some Route 1 scoring in these games.
Will your team build out of the back?
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/05/27/nycfc-coach-patrick-vieira-has-solution-teams-home-woes
Vieira is really "changing" things up after the loss...
Vieira is really "changing" things up after the loss...
Vieira definitely doesn't have A.D.D. When it comes to tactics... I just can't imagine what he sees in practice that makes him think we can pull it off in games - perhaps that the 1st team is playing the 2nd team which isn't a fair reflection of how'd they do against and amped-up opponent?!?
It was painful to watch the USMNT the other night as Guzan calmly took back passes and could kick with either foot while not needing to back up for a running start.... If only...
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We did today in practice when I was in goal. With a 10 year old in goal tomorrow we'll boot it to midfield and try to win the not-allowed-to-do-headers.
So when we are at full strength here is what I would like to see Vieira put on the field including subs and dependent if Mix/Pirlo is having the better game that day and see if this works.
I don't think Saunders is going anywhere.
Still debating how to work the Bravo/Iraola situation. I liked what I've seen from Iraola.
I don't think Saunders is going anywhere.
Still debating how to work the Bravo/Iraola situation. I liked what I've seen from Iraola.
I'm with you here on this one. Regarding Bravo/Iraola, I think I prefer Iraola there.
I think Iraola makes Pirlo better, Bravo plays better pure defense. If it were me I would play Iraola and Pirlo, then sub on Bravo to hold a lead.
I would sub on Bravo for Pirlo to hold a lead - agreed?
Also - did we have a formation last night at the end of the game?
I'm over Hernandez.... he's dropped back to earth after a few stellar performances. I want to see the Mena we saw last year get a chance again.
Also wouldn't mind seeing Villa on the left and Mullins in the middle. TMac either has a great game, or he's a black hole.
Exactly what I want to see.
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