2015 Gold Cup

[wildturkey]

Good that we got the goal and a couple good chances afterwards, but its still far too easy for Honduras. US needs to step up in every way

 

[lasportzphan]

1st half observations

Bradley needs more touches, perhaps Beckermans lack of physical skill creates issues for Bradley forcing him to cover more space.

Love Yedlin, but he's so raw and composure could make him elite one day

Altidore settled down, but if his first touch is not more consistent, then what's the point?

Chandler's service was awful.

Back line was okay.

Zardes is so raw, needs a lot of seasoning.

Ultimately, we played into Honduras style and let them dictate. And if our on ball defending does not improve, we could give one up. Honduras taking a page out of the old US book, bunker mode and counter. We are such the superior side talent wise, but lucky to be up 1.

 

[ckhokie]

I think we need two more. I think Honduras is good for a goal, and this terrible ref is going to eff us at some point.

 

[ckhokie]

[unpopular opinion] Clubbing it up to Altidore and expecting he and Deuce to create chances ever time kills us offensively. Jozy should come off the bench. [/unpopular opinion]

 

[ckhokie]

Deuce unmarked on the free kick to put in a header, 2-0

 

[lasportzphan]

[unpopular opinion] Clubbing it up to Altidore and expecting he and Deuce to create chances ever time kills us offensively. Jozy should come off the bench. [/unpopular opinion]

I don't think being anti two touches and long ball is unpopular. The U.S. is playing into Honduras hands in not possessing and making Honduras chase more via patience.

 

[bksballer89]

Well we have a game

 

[bksballer89]

That defending lol wow

 

[ckhokie]

John Brooks with a HORRIBLE stab at the ball. Literally the worst thing you can do as a defender.

 

[lasportzphan]

If Alvardo never plays for the U.S. again, I'm good with that.

 

[lasportzphan]

Wondo is useless. Might as well play with 10

 

[lasportzphan]

Honduras is the better team after Dempseys goal....

 

[ckhokie]

Honduras is the better team after Dempseys goal....

They've been the better team for the majority of the game.

 

[lasportzphan]

Wow. I mean, we should be losing 2-0

 

[ckhokie]

Yedlin is fast and had a great WC, but there is a reason he never played for Tottenham. No doubt he's got the ability to be great someday, but I just don't see it right now. Too many wasted opportunities.

 

[lasportzphan]

Yedlin is fast and had a great WC, but there is a reason he never played for Tottenham. No doubt he's got the ability to be great someday, but I just don't see it right now. Too many wasted opportunities.

He's trying to do too much, but let him develop, he'll be a long term guy for us.

Nobody can string the extra pass together tonight. Not good

 

[ckhokie]

He's trying to do too much, but let him develop, he'll be a long term guy for us.

Nobody can string the extra pass together tonight. Not good

I have no doubt.

Even watching him for the Sounders after the WC, he's just not there yet. Clearly not ready to be a starter on a Premier League roster. Moving to mid may be a good development move for him.

 

[lasportzphan]

Wondo = useless

 

[bksballer89]

What a shitty performance

Zusi wtf are you thinking?

 

[ckhokie]

Yedlin gave it away there by popping it up for no reason, then fouling. It was a fine pass by Zusi.


Talk about limping through a win. Played like shit against a feisty Honduras team but were able to get a win. A Bruce Arena team loses this game 2 or 3 nothing