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Oh snap that’s literally right down the street from where I work lol. I gotta check it out. So random for it to be there.
USMNT Talk
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Nice. Google map doesn't have the new art yet. Might have to take a drive over there and stop in downtown Flushing for some char siu bao.
Didn't he grow up in New Jersey? I don't think they ever lived in Queens, or even NYC.
the last time i took advantage of this kind of promotion, i ended up waiting over an hour for my free burrito. i wouldn't do it again.
YMMV of course.
I'm always amazed at the lines at Ben and Jerry's on free cone day. They easily stretch to a 1 hour wait or more for a $5 cone. The lure of "free" is strong I guess.
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Holy Crap! We've got a World Cup game in 3 days!
I've found a couple of really good previews of the Wales game - one a pod, and the other on the Athletic. Links are below.
They like to concede possession, bunker a bit, and then hit on the counter. Defensively sound and likely to play 5 in the back. Also very dangerous on set pieces. We can't concede the first goal here, or we may be doomed.
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They like to concede possession, bunker a bit, and then hit on the counter. Defensively sound and likely to play 5 in the back. Also very dangerous on set pieces. We can't concede the first goal here, or we may be doomed.
Scuffed | USMNT, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America
Soccer Podcast · Updated Weekly · An in-depth show about the U.S. men's national soccer team, the players who could one day make it better, and American soccer in general.
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Tactical analysis: How USMNT-Morocco could preview the opener vs. Wales
The key to the U.S. gameplan could lie in a friendly played over the summer
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They sound like too many MLS teams.I've found a couple of really good previews of the Wales game - one a pod, and the other on the Athletic. Links are below.
They like to concede possession, bunker a bit, and then hit on the counter. Defensively sound and likely to play 5 in the back. Also very dangerous on set pieces. We can't concede the first goal here, or we may be doomed.
Scuffed | USMNT, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America
Soccer Podcast · Updated Weekly · An in-depth show about the U.S. men's national soccer team, the players who could one day make it better, and American soccer in general.
Tactical analysis: How USMNT-Morocco could preview the opener vs. Wales
The key to the U.S. gameplan could lie in a friendly played over the summer
ASN: With his career peaking at age 35, Ream looking to boost the USMNT in Qatar
Few soccer players are able to take their career past their 35th birthday. Among those that do, typically they are in limited roles close to retirement. The case of Tim Ream is extradorinarily rare. The Fulham defender has been a mainstay in the club's strong start to the Premier League season...
I think this is the low key most important addition to the WC team. 1. Experience & leadership on a young team in one of the most important positions you want that. 2. His starting backline mate plays with him on their PL team (we usually only see this kind of synergy with German teams). 3. Most importantly, he’s the most talented/in best form choice for that position available in our pool. 4. Show‘s GGG is flexible in his approach to team building, I hope that carries forward with his tactics and we can drop this high press only shit that’s been making this team look like fools.
ASN: With his career peaking at age 35, Ream looking to boost the USMNT in Qatar
Few soccer players are able to take their career past their 35th birthday. Among those that do, typically they are in limited roles close to retirement. The case of Tim Ream is extradorinarily rare. The Fulham defender has been a mainstay in the club's strong start to the Premier League season...americansoccernow.com
I think this is the low key most important addition to the WC team. 1. Experience & leadership on a young team in one of the most important positions you want that. 2. His starting backline mate plays with him on their PL team (we usually only see this kind of synergy with German teams). 3. Most importantly, he’s the most talented/in best form choice for that position available in our pool. 4. Show‘s GGG is flexible in his approach to team building, I hope that carries forward with his tactics and we can drop this high press only shit that’s been making this team look like fools.
indeed. hope GGG chooses tactics that fit the players he has instead of trying to force a style we simply can't execute. Will be interesting to see.
Great breakdown by Brian Sciaretta. Not like I’d expect anything less from him. I wouldn’t be opposed to starting Aaronson over McKennie based on form. Or Gio in a false 9 with Pulisic & weah up top. And I’m getting excited that it seems it’s Ream next to Zimmerman. And they are going to move away from the high press bc GGG realizes they need to play different in the WC vs qualifying friendlies. CLB & USMNT have both performed well under him in playoffs/cup games. So I’ll remain optimistic Adam for now. Though reserve the right to call for his head if we don’t get out of the group.
ASN: Looking ahead to Wales: Lineup questions, form, and the strengths of Wales
ASN: Looking ahead to Wales: Lineup questions, form, and the strengths of Wales
Wow. Looking at that XI and thinking a little bit of then and now. UEFA Champion's League teams represented:
2014
Bayern Munich - Julian Green
Players in top 5 leagues - 5
2022
Chelsea - Pulisic
Juventus - McKennie
AC Milan - Dest
Dortmund - Reyna
Players in top 5 leagues - 12
Then you also have Weah and Adams as recent transfers (loans?) from other Champion's League teams and Zach Steffan not even making the squad.
And John Brooks not even making the squad. Same with Tillman and Sands. Champions League players all.
Reporting from the match. Not about the play, but the cohesion and coordination and passion of the USMNT fans at the match pales in comparison to Wales. Their rendition of the Welsh national anthem and their signing in second half stoppage time gave me chills. Chills.
Thanks. I noticed the difference in the anthems but was not sure whether it had to do with mike placement or volume adjustment. How did te size of the US and Wales crowds compare, if you have a sense of that?
