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Ahh, gotcha...I'm not following all that closely
Yeah Ireland was in good shape until the own goal in stoppage time right before half then it all went downhill for them
Ahh, gotcha...I'm not following all that closely
The rest of the world closed the gap for sure and they may not win because that is incredibly difficult to do, but they are still the most talented team and by a decent amount IMOCanada just take the lead against Ireland with a fantastic cross to get the goal.
As far as the US 3 peating I can't see them doing it. I'd love it but I just don't see it. The talent the rest of the world has caught up to the US
The rest of the world closed the gap for sure and they may not win because that is incredibly difficult to do, but they are still the most talented team and by a decent amount IMO
The rest of the world closed the gap for sure and they may not win because that is incredibly difficult to do, but they are still the most talented team and by a decent amount IMO
The Netherlands are a fantastic team. It was amazing to see how clinical they were and how superior they were technically to the US squad. I swear they had 15 on the pitch a few times the way they just seemed to be everywhere. Athletically their back line couldn't stay with our forwards and we just ran right by them, but without any of those breaks converting the match was even. They outplayed us as they played like a team and we looked like the 90's Lakers looking to fast break. But, even with that, their goal likely doesn't happen if our keeper was in better position instead of hugging the near post. I guess she was having trouble seeing through the bodies because it seemed she didn't even attempt to cut off the angle. Also, our young stars could have done better with the ball at their feet in and around the box. Going 1 v 3 in tight spaces doesn't usually work out too well. To me it looked like we had the superior squad and they the superior coaching/preparationI saw before the game the Dutch coach said something like now that teams have caught up with the US fitness and preparation wise there isn't much difference between the top sides. Thought that was interesting. I tend to agree - I think the talent level is pretty even.
Yeah the US were getting too "cute" when they had the ball at their feet. They tried to make a back heel/nutmeg pass when they should have just turned, faced the defender and made a pass. I do not like Dunn, Sullivan combo either. Dunn was getting beat and leaving her mark wide open the entire game. Sullivan whiffing completely cost the US the goal and then Dunn getting so out of position. Fortunately Ertz saved both their asses on numerous occasions!The Netherlands are a fantastic team. It was amazing to see how clinical they were and how superior they were technically to the US squad. I swear they had 15 on the pitch a few times the way they just seemed to be everywhere. Athletically their back line couldn't stay with our forwards and we just ran right by them, but without any of those breaks converting the match was even. They outplayed us as they played like a team and we looked like the 90's Lakers looking to fast break. But, even with that, their goal likely doesn't happen if our keeper was in better position instead of hugging the near post. I guess she was having trouble seeing through the bodies because it seemed she didn't even attempt to cut off the angle. Also, our young stars could have done better with the ball at their feet in and around the box. Going 1 v 3 in tight spaces doesn't usually work out too well. To me it looked like we had the superior squad and they the superior coaching/preparation
Another 1-0 win for England. They were really good for the first 20 minutes before Keira Walsh got hurt. That's probably our four best players out of the tournament with knee injuries now...
I was hoping so, but it appears that they are spending too much time worrying about getting paid, LGBQFGHUS and protesting the national anthem. They havent looked good in either of their first two matches.USA for the three-peat?
Can't imagine they'll have any trouble getting past Portugal. I suppose there is a decent chance they'll only finish second on goal difference if the Dutch really try against Vietnam but I'm not sure it makes much difference whether they finish first or second. Actually finishing second and playing Sweden/Japan in the next couple of rounds might be better than Italy/Spain.What are people's thoughts on the US match tomorrow?
Can't imagine they'll have any trouble getting past Portugal. I suppose there is a decent chance they'll only finish second on goal difference if the Dutch really try against Vietnam but I'm not sure it makes much difference whether they finish first or second. Actually finishing second and playing Sweden/Japan in the next couple of rounds might be better than Italy/Spain.
Spain will be a problem. Also, health is a potential issue for the US as well
Think of all the US Team that is injured right now. Becky, Tierna, Abby, Sam, Macario, Press, and Mal... Believe also we can toss in Midge and I suppose we could also mention Tobin.Both England and US not at full strength and it is showing
Think of all the US Team that is injured right now. Becky, Tierna, Abby, Sam, Macario, Press, and Mal... Believe also we can toss in Midge and I suppose we could also mention Tobin.
That's almost an entire starting other team.
However, man I'm going to hate this 3am game (for me). Plus I've got to fast for a Dr. appt later that morning... ugh.
Press just underwent her 3rd scoping on her knee (4th surgery) a few months back. She was in no shape to go.not to mention Press didn't even make team
Press just underwent her 3rd scoping on her knee (4th surgery) a few months back. She was in no shape to go.
I actually think the starting line up at wing and striker might have been, Press, Macario and Swanson. Macario at the 9. With Smith as the super sub.Oh I know... I was just saying she is also missed. But I knew she wasn't making the squad but image her our that with Swanson, Mewis and Morgan
I actually think the starting line up at wing and striker might have been, Press, Macario and Swanson. Macario at the 9. With Smith as the super sub.