Venturing an actual US soccer discussion, rather than overly emotional, thread

convey is an excellent crosser, but he needs to get the ball and some space to work with. That's how he made his money for Reading. He's also an excellent dribbler. Better than Donovan.

 

Of course, it was Reyna's remarkable run that led to McBride's goal that made it 1-0 early on against Mexico.

 

Re: Venturing an actual US soccer discussion, rather than overly emotional, thre

Isn't it true, also, that for Switzerland to draw with France today would be termed "getting a result"?
Or do I have that wrong?

 

Re: Venturing an actual US soccer discussion, rather than overly emotional, thre

No result occurred because there was no resolution. The game ended in a tie. This score is acceptable and the Swiss obtained a desirable draw. But, they did not get a result.

 

Re: Venturing an actual US soccer discussion, rather than overly emotional, thre

Yes, a "result" would be obtained, just not a positive result for the side that lost.

The Czechs obtained a result. The US needs to rework their plan in order to obtain a result against Italy.

 

Absolutely. There was so much talk about how "fit" they were, how they were gonna be one of the more "prepared" teams at the World Cup. With the idea that would compensate for their inferior talent, you see.

But they looked completely unprepared, like all their confident talk stemmed only from some lucky breaks four years ago. Beaten by a better team, sure. But they looked shellshocked before the first goal.

 

Re: Venturing an actual US soccer discussion, rather than overly emotional, thre

You expected otherwise from a LonGuyland boy?

 

Re: Venturing an actual US soccer discussion, rather than overly emotional, thre

It's been a while since a US team has had to play with actual desperation.

That alone will ratchet up the interest Saturday.