MJWalker45 Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Mexico women flopped out of the Concacaf Women's Championships. They took the USA to the 89th minute, but three straight losses knocks them out of the World Cup and Olympics. England women destroy Norway 8-0. The Euros have been either really competitive low scoring games or a blowout. France, Germany, Norway and England all had at least a 3 goal victory so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 England women have matched the men by reaching the Euro 2022 final. Likely playing Germany for the title, who beat them 6-2 the last time they were there. I don't see that happening this time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffa Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Crumbs! We've actually won something! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 The last time England won a major international tournament was before the women's national team was established! 1 Quote Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 I didn't watch the USMNT-Japan World Cup warm-up match, but have read that the USMNT performance was ugly. Definitely not what you want to hear going into the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 2:17 PM, BrySmalls said: I didn't watch the USMNT-Japan World Cup warm-up match, but have read that the USMNT performance was ugly. Definitely not what you want to hear going into the World Cup. Everyone else in the group except for Iran lost, so I'm not as broken up as I probably should be. Can coaches stop trying to play out of the back now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Another massively uninspiring performance from the USMNT. It’s gotten to the point that it doesn’t matter who Berhalter plays at this point, the result is the same. Just poor. All of these really talented players, both from Europe and the MLS, simply cannot produce in this system. These players are in-form and producing for their clubs too. They seem unsure, unconfident and play with zero cohesion. He is coaching this team like it’s a club, instead of the national team. Trying to force players to fit into his system, rather than creating a system to fit his players. For the record, I know the results don’t matter in these friendlies, but how we played is what has me so concerned. It’s the same it has been all qualifying cycle and post WC-qualifiers. Quote Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, Rockstar Matt said: Another massively uninspiring performance from the USMNT. It’s gotten to the point that it doesn’t matter who Berhalter plays at this point, the result is the same. Just poor. All of these really talented players, both from Europe and the MLS, simply cannot produce in this system. These players are in-form and producing for their clubs too. They seem unsure, unconfident and play with zero cohesion. He is coaching this team like it’s a club, instead of the national team. Trying to force players to fit into his system, rather than creating a system to fit his players. For the record, I know the results don’t matter in these friendlies, but how we played is what has me so concerned. It’s the same it has been all qualifying cycle and post WC-qualifiers. I also think we need to forget counting on Gio Reyna if he can't walk down the street without getting hurt. I think goalie still is a weakness no matter who's in between the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, MJWalker45 said: I also think we need to forget counting on Gio Reyna if he can't walk down the street without getting hurt. I think goalie still is a weakness no matter who's in between the pipes. Sounds like they pulled Gio as a precaution since the World Cup is so close. But I’m also concerned about his injury proneness. Hopefully it’s something he can overcome. I think Turner has earned the right to start the World Cup at keeper, he’s our best pure shot stopper, but Gregg loves his favorites and so long as Steffan is in game-shape he’ll get the nod. I’m not thrilled about either for sure. I miss prime Tim Howard. 1 Quote Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 The goalie situation is pretty rough right now, but one bright side is that other Americans are starting to get some looks. One potential candidate that keeps popping up is Maccabi Haifa GK Josh Cohen, who’s quickly turning into one of the very best players in the Israeli Premier League. I would be absolutely over the moon if this were to happen, as I’ve known Josh for the last five years and consider him a good friend. Even if he ultimately never does get that look, it’s great to see his name pop up in the conversation. Quote On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-womens-world-cup/story/4776515/womens-world-cup-fifa-urges-broadcasters-to-bid-higher FIFA is kicking back bids for next year's Women's World Cup broadcasts because they feel they are too low. I guess it's good to see this from them, but I wonder how much of the money is intended to go to the teams attending the tournament? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo axed from Man United squad vs. Chelsea after leaving Tottenham game early https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united-engman_utd/story/4776516/man-uniteds-cristiano-ronaldo-left-old-trafford-before-full-time-in-win-over-tottenham-sources Quote trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 https://www.espn.com/soccer/shakhtar-donetsk/story/4780234/ukraine-club-shakhtar-donetsk-urge-fifa-to-remove-iran-from-world-cup-over-alleged-support-of-russian-invasion https://talksport.com/football/1225394/england-opponents-iran-kicked-out-world-cup-uae-italy-as-fifa-qatar/ So Italy and Ukraine are both requesting that Iran be thrown out of the World Cup and replaced by either of their teams. Ukraine laid out the fact that Iran is allegedly supplying weapons to Russia, Italy is leaning on the protests by women in Iran. Technically speaking, per FIFA rules three European teams cannot play in the same group so if FIFA threw out Iran, an AFC team should replace them and the next highest is United Arab Emirates. "Should Iran’s ban be granted then England would be given new World Cup opponents in Group B to join USA and Wales. It is unclear as of yet who that would be, but the most likely nation to be rewarded with tournament entry would be the UAE. The UAE were the Asian nation that went furthest in World Cup qualification without reaching Qatar having lost to Australia 2-1 in a play-off semi-final in June. The Socceroos then went onto beat South Americans Peru on penalties in the final to book their spot in the FIFA showpiece event". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, MJWalker45 said: https://www.espn.com/soccer/shakhtar-donetsk/story/4780234/ukraine-club-shakhtar-donetsk-urge-fifa-to-remove-iran-from-world-cup-over-alleged-support-of-russian-invasion https://talksport.com/football/1225394/england-opponents-iran-kicked-out-world-cup-uae-italy-as-fifa-qatar/ So Italy and Ukraine are both requesting that Iran be thrown out of the World Cup and replaced by either of their teams. Ukraine laid out the fact that Iran is allegedly supplying weapons to Russia, Italy is leaning on the protests by women in Iran. Technically speaking, per FIFA rules three European teams cannot play in the same group so if FIFA threw out Iran, an AFC team should replace them and the next highest is United Arab Emirates. "Should Iran’s ban be granted then England would be given new World Cup opponents in Group B to join USA and Wales. It is unclear as of yet who that would be, but the most likely nation to be rewarded with tournament entry would be the UAE. The UAE were the Asian nation that went furthest in World Cup qualification without reaching Qatar having lost to Australia 2-1 in a play-off semi-final in June. The Socceroos then went onto beat South Americans Peru on penalties in the final to book their spot in the FIFA showpiece event". Technically speaking, FIFA doesn't have to follow there own rules. Quote so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, goalieboy82 said: Technically speaking, FIFA doesn't have to follow there own rules. FIFA rules are the same as Who's line is it Anyways: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 5 hours ago, MJWalker45 said: FIFA rules are the same as Who's line is it Anyways: As long as you pay, you win home and away. 1 Quote Logano wins BOWL before Chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 USMNT roster: Biggest surprises: - No Zack Steffen - No John Brooks (which isn't really a surprise) - Yes Jordan Morris I'm also excited to see Yedlin and Zimmerman there. The US isn't going to win, but this looks like a strong roster nonetheless. Tentatively excited. Quote 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 No Pepi, Pefok or Steffen is an absolute disgrace. Can't wait for us to suck so we can finally get rid of MLS, Can't Win a Game Outside of the US merchant Berhalter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I'm surprised Tim Ream is in -- not upset about it, just seemed that Berhalter didn't "rate" him. No major surprises and I have to imagine the lineup is fairly predictable ... just a question of who's your forward and who's your non-Pulisic winger. Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I'm concerned about the goalscoring abilities. Pulisic (52 appearances [A]/21 goals [G]), Morris (49A/11G), McKennie (37A/9G), Ferreira (15A/7G), and Aaronson (24A/6G), doesn't seem intimidating. The USMNT might not have enough firepower for the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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