United States vs. Brazil

RoadFan · 05-30-2012, 05:16 PM

Anxiously awaiting to see this one... The Yanks have made noticeable strides under Klinsmann. I am ecstatic that they no longer concede early in every match. That was my biggest complaint under Bob Bradley and 100% on the Manager IMO. This game won't be pretty at times, but I am hoping to see signs that the American side can move up a tier before 2014.

Jets Things · 05-30-2012, 08:05 PM

No Dempsey again.

jetsfansocal · 05-30-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadFan

Anxiously awaiting to see this one... The Yanks have made noticeable strides under Klinsmann. I am ecstatic that they no longer concede early in every match. That was my biggest complaint under Bob Bradley and 100% on the Manager IMO. This game won't be pretty at times, but I am hoping to see signs that the American side can move up a tier before 2014.

Well said. Just makes a world of difference when you can play your game from the first whistle on without having to dig yourself out of a hole. Really wish we could have seen what Dempsey could add up top with Donovan after his great season at Fulham.

AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite · 05-30-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jets Things

No Dempsey again.

Jesus...

Jets Things · 05-30-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlwaysGreenAlwaysWhite

Jesus...

Check that. Available as a sub. Groin still an issue.

frostlich · 05-30-2012, 09:57 PM

Gooch....pullin' for ya but yer days appear to be numbered iffin' you keep on like tonight.

Jets Things · 05-30-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by frostlich

Gooch....pullin' for ya but yer days appear to be numbered iffin' you keep on like tonight.

+ 1

Bring back Jay DeMerit!

RoadFan · 05-30-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by frostlich

Gooch....pullin' for ya but yer days appear to be numbered iffin' you keep on like tonight.

Gooch is too cumbersome and slow to play against sides like that. He can hold his own against larger teams, but not the small and quick variety.

Other notes;

~Marcelo was the best player on the pitch. He rendered Donovan totally ineffective along with everyone else. He was also very dangerous coming forward.

~Michael Bradley is clearly the most creative player on the US squad. He has been for quite some time IMO.

~What a huge upgrade at LB to go from Bornstein to Fabian Johnson. A weakness has become a strength.

~Hercules Gomez belongs in the rotation up top.

~The official, although terrible in the first half, was much better in the 2nd half. He was on the screen the entire first 45. The second half you could hardly notice him, as it should be.

dvl7 · 05-31-2012, 12:05 AM

Looks like the attack is finally coming together. Is it only that way at the expense of the defense, that I don't know.

Always liked Gooch, but it seems those injuries have caught up with him. Problem is, is there anyone better than him?

DevsJetsYanks88 · 05-31-2012, 04:21 PM

Didn't get to watch the game yet because of the Devils last night, but from what I've heard the score wasn't indicative of how the US played and they looked good in the second half. Is that accurate?

Polidore 74/98 · 05-31-2012, 04:30 PM

I would agree that the score flattered Brasil, even though they were the better side. It just goes to show that against top teams we need our #1 side (ie Dempsey, Altidore, et al).

Gooch has become a liability
Torres isnt big enough (and I dont just mean in stature) for that stage
Jones is TOTALLY hit or miss

positive sides though; Bradley is excellent, Edu is starting to look comfortable, F Johnson (as everyone seems to agree) is a revalation

Brasil's goalkeeper was EXCELLENT, but I cant help but think if it were Dempsey/Donovan/Bradley on the end of that rebound its in the back of the net

Carlton · 05-31-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Polidore 74/98

I would agree that the score flattered Brasil, even though they were the better side. It just goes to show that against top teams we need our #1 side (ie Dempsey, Altidore, et al).

Gooch has become a liability
Torres isnt big enough (and I dont just mean in stature) for that stage
Jones is TOTALLY hit or miss

positive sides though; Bradley is excellent, Edu is starting to look comfortable, F Johnson (as everyone seems to agree) is a revalation

Brasil's goalkeeper was EXCELLENT, but I cant help but think if it were Dempsey/Donovan/Bradley on the end of that rebound its in the back of the net

Who the **** is this guy?? Mike!?

Polidore 74/98 · 05-31-2012, 04:38 PM

Perhaps ... and BTW I dont know how to properly manipulate the site yet ...... but hold on tight when I do !!

Polidore 74/98 · 05-31-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dvl7

Looks like the attack is finally coming together. Is it only that way at the expense of the defense, that I don't know.

Always liked Gooch, but it seems those injuries have caught up with him. Problem is, is there anyone better than him?

Clarence Goodson is actually QUITE serviceable

Carlton · 05-31-2012, 05:04 PM

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Perhaps ... and BTW I dont know how to properly manipulate the site yet ...... but hold on tight when I do !!

Oh my Jesus.

Polidore 74/98 · 05-31-2012, 05:07 PM

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Oh my Jesus.

will the real Tim Tebow please stand up ..

.. and then kneel of couse

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05-30-2012, 05:16 PM	#1
RoadFan is tired of the Jets missing on their 2nd round picks. Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 1,856	United States vs. Brazil Anxiously awaiting to see this one... The Yanks have made noticeable strides under Klinsmann. I am ecstatic that they no longer concede early in every match. That was my biggest complaint under Bob Bradley and 100% on the Manager IMO. This game won't be pretty at times, but I am hoping to see signs that the American side can move up a tier before 2014.

05-30-2012, 08:05 PM	#2
Jets Things All Pro Join Date: May 2003 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace Posts: 9,415	No Dempsey again.

05-30-2012, 09:57 PM	#6
frostlich Get it done Shidzik! All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,965	Gooch....pullin' for ya but yer days appear to be numbered iffin' you keep on like tonight.

05-31-2012, 12:05 AM	#9
dvl7 Practice Squad Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 367	Looks like the attack is finally coming together. Is it only that way at the expense of the defense, that I don't know. Always liked Gooch, but it seems those injuries have caught up with him. Problem is, is there anyone better than him?

05-31-2012, 04:21 PM	#10
DevsJetsYanks88 All Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 7,410	Didn't get to watch the game yet because of the Devils last night, but from what I've heard the score wasn't indicative of how the US played and they looked good in the second half. Is that accurate?

05-31-2012, 04:30 PM	#11
Polidore 74/98 consitenly picks Vernon Gholston for my fantasy team Practice Squad Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 0	I would agree that the score flattered Brasil, even though they were the better side. It just goes to show that against top teams we need our #1 side (ie Dempsey, Altidore, et al). Gooch has become a liability Torres isnt big enough (and I dont just mean in stature) for that stage Jones is TOTALLY hit or miss positive sides though; Bradley is excellent, Edu is starting to look comfortable, F Johnson (as everyone seems to agree) is a revalation Brasil's goalkeeper was EXCELLENT, but I cant help but think if it were Dempsey/Donovan/Bradley on the end of that rebound its in the back of the net