2016 Copa America

[kramer1]

God game, Bradley. Fuck sake

 

[kramer1]

Klinsman is a turd sandwich.

 

[romeo212000]

Really need a draw tomorrow. Otherwise we're in deep shit

We're in deep shit period. We need 6 points from our next two games. That said, they played better than the 2-0 result.

 

[romeo212000]

Klinsman is a turd sandwich.

Go back to the gen board.

 

[kramer1]

Complete domination. Wasn't even close.

 

[romeo212000]

God game, Bradley. Fuck sake

He was awful for sure.

 

[romeo212000]

Complete domination. Wasn't even close.

2 goals on a PK and a mis marked corner is domination...

 

[kramer1]

2 goals on a PK and a mis marked corner is domination...

The result was never once in doubt from start to finish. By my definition that's domination.

 

[bksballer89]

We're in deep shit period. We need 6 points from our next two games. That said, they played better than the 2-0 result.

4 points may get us through if the other 2 draw tomorrow.

I feel good about the game vs Costa Rica. Familiar opponent who we almost defeat on US soil

 

[romeo212000]

The result was never once in doubt from start to finish. By my definition that's domination.

The US controlled possession during multiple stretches, had free kicks in several dangerous spots and had Multiple goal scoring opportunities during the run of play. They were beat, but not dominated.

 

[antone112]

Didn't really play all that bad. Other than Cameron's marking on the corner and the hand ball we held our own.

 

[romeo212000]

4 points may get us through if the other 2 draw tomorrow.

I feel good about the game vs Costa Rica. Familiar opponent who we almost defeat on US soil

I think we can get 6. Hopefully this lights a fire under them.

 

[bksballer89]

I think we can get 6. Hopefully this lights a fire under them.

I'm afraid of Paraguay. Watched them last year in 2015 Copa America and they were difficult to deal with for even the best in South America.

 

[romeo212000]

Geoff Cameron, "I got picked on the inside."

No Geoff. You lost your man. You have to fight through that.

 

[romeo212000]

I'm afraid of Paraguay. Watched them last year in 2015 Copa America and they were difficult to deal with for even the best in South America.

Paraguay can be very challenging. That is a valid concern. Have to get 3 against Costa Rica for sure.

 

[romeo212000]

Didn't really play all that bad. Other than Cameron's marking on the corner and the hand ball we held our own.

They were the better team for long stretches.

 

[bksballer89]

Didn't really play all that bad. Other than Cameron's marking on the corner and the hand ball we held our own.

Agree with everything you said but unfortunately this is a competition and not a friendly so it is all about getting points and tonight we dropped 3 points

 

[romeo212000]

Agree with everything you said but unfortunately this is a competition and not a friendly so it is all about getting points and tonight we dropped 3 points

Not only that. We're -2 in goal diff now.

 

[bksballer89]

Not only that. We're -2 in goal diff now.

Yep that's why I was really hoping for a late goal there in the final few minutes even though the game was already decided

 

[wildturkey]

Colombia played half speed all game. Don't let set piece goals fool you into thinking this game was close, they barely pressed. They didn't have to. They got an easy goal early, knew they were better, and just cruised. We, on the hand, shit the bed. That wasn't a good performance. Don't sugar coat it with "not all that bad". The only player that was decent I thought was Cameron. He totally blew it on that set piece but he also bailed our asses out on like 3 other plays that could/would have been goals. Not exactly a good performance when your "best" guy gave up a goal.

Bradley was fucking awful. He's one of the most overrated players I've seen. He's good (probably closer to average if we're realistic), but he's not even close to the level he's talked about, especially by those with ties to US Soccer. And in typical US fashion, we did what we always do when we get on the opponent's side of the field; throw up on our shoes. It drives me nuts how so many of our players get caught in between making a pass/going for goal/dribbling. It's always one thing too many and the result is usually not getting a shot off. Just drive the damn ball at the goal! You're at the box and you're down two. Stop getting cute. It already looks like they have no plan when they get the ball down there anyway, so you might as well fire off at the goalie. Maybe you'll get a lucky deflection. It's a hell of a lot better than wandering around waiting to get tackled clean by a defender and bitching to the ref about a clean call.

I didn't expect to win tonight but maybe a goal and at least a solid effort. Judging by this game, it looks no different than the hapless team we've seen over the last 1.5 years.