U23 Olympic Tryout Roster

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  1. Clevelandmo

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    I was expecting better. Would have liked to see Adu more involved. He should have stood out as the class on the field next to those players. Too much passing in the air and too much sloppy passing. In short, that didnt look like a Caleb Porter team to me. Found it strange.

    My first good look at Joe Corona. The boy can finish.
     
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  2. dcheather

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    Another game tonight against our neighbors to the north. I'll be watching on Mun2 at 5pm ET. :banana-linedance:
     
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  3. SoCalJoe

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    Mo, Porter wasn't pleased w/the performance either in the post match report, but they are just beginning the process (and a 6-0 drubbing is a good place to build off of). Haven't seen Corona yet, how does he look size and speed wise?
     
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  4. Clevelandmo

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    I read that too Joe. And I guess there were better stretches in the second half, but like Heather I fell asleep for part of it so I didnt see it. They are going to have to do better though. I want them in the Olympics so badly. I read both Dempsey and Donovan want to be the over 23 players. I'm hoping something like a little Olympic competition might satiate Dempsey's desire for Champions League :eek:ccasion-olympics:

    And as far as Corona, I didnt notice his speed because he was more in the playmaker role, but he has quick feet. As far as his size, he's not big but he's not too small either.
     
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  5. dcheather

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    scratch that 7pm EST. :doh:
     
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  6. nevzter

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    It's OK, Heather. ;)

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  7. nevzter

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    Lineup v. Canada:
    Shea------------Bunbury-------------Adu

    ----------Diskerud------Corona---------

    --------------------Jeffrey-------------------

    Villafana---Opara---Kitchen----Valentin

    ---------------------Hamid--------------------

    Aguedelo tore his meniscus against Cuba - no prognosis as of yet, but, that can't be a good thing. Damn.
     
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  8. nevzter

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    ...and now, Shea, with the mohawk as well. I guess it's better than his previous mullet, though,.,,.
     
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  9. nevzter

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    First half: US, not so good...

    Adu, Shea on wings have been solid - midfield seems to be lacking and Burbury I didn't even know was playing.

    I expect the US to come out and hit 3 in the second half. Hooodeeeehooooo!!!
     
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  10. nevzter

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    Ouch right now
     
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    (insert negative comment here)
     
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  12. dcheather

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    That was not a good performance whatsoever. Could not defend a corner. And if a Canadian forward could shoot on target, it could have been worse. I have a feeling the US will be sitting at home this Olympics.
     
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  13. dcheather

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    Darn u nev...just when I want to stay mad.
     
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  14. nevzter

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    Disappointed.

    But the US thumps El Salvador and then a do die with Mexico bc of the 2nd place in group. Drama will be high.
     
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  15. Clevelandmo

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    Really awful. Possession with no purpose. I like it that they go so wide, but that was all they did. They never penetrated the center of the field; with players like Adu, Mix, and Corona that shouldnt have been a problem. They needed to get some shots off with the way Canada was sitting back. They looked panicky, rushed, and like they didnt know what they were doing. I agree with Heather. I'm not seeing them turning this thing around.

    I'm sick of all this talk about the new US style and attractive soccer. You have to be able to get a result against inferior teams, first and foremost. Canada's coach is figuring out how to get a result in a qualifying tournament and we are thinking about attractive, entertaining soccer. It's just stupid.

    And a big congrats to Canada. A well deserved victory for the team and coach.
     
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  16. dcheather

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    Canada was the smarter team. They reserved their players for this match and made 7 changes to their starting line-up. And the US defense and gk let us down. The game could have gone either way if they handled those set pieces better, especially Hamid on the 1st goal. All is not completely lost, but it doesn't look good. El Savador just needs a draw against us and they're through. They'll park and wait for a mistake by the US, and with the US back line being what it is they can afford to do that. I hope Corona is ready to go on Monday, because the Canadians should have no problems against a poor Cuban side.
     
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  17. nevzter

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    The thing is, this squad has the talent to play "attractive" soccer at this level. And they do for the most part - however, the end product and defense were abysmal last night. Opara made several passing blunders and Hamid, should they get there, made Porter look up T. Howard's number in Liverpool.

    Again, all is not lost and I hope for a match vs. Mexico for Olympic qualifying...it will be a dandy.

    Ives' article: http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/usa/ ... um=twitter
     
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  18. dcheather

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    Game tonight, 9pm EST. Aguedelo is out 3-6 weeks, so we can rule him out again. :doh:

    Beat El Salvador and we're through to the next round. :eek:bscene-drinkingbuddies:
     
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  19. SoCalJoe

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    Why can't anything ever be easy?? El Salvador will be playing their usual 1-10-0 formation, so patience and precision will be the key words of the day.
     
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  20. Clevelandmo

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    All is not lost but I'm still not feeeling good about qualifying. If El Sal sits back Porter better adjust and put more men in the midfield. Hopefully Canada knocked him down a notch and he wont be so arrogantly stubborn
     
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