US Men's National Team (4 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

Pulisic has now played the most minutes of his career across all competitions this season. He is at 3147 minutes and still has 5 league matches left to add to this total, which is very likely to be the highest minutes he will achieve ever even in the future.

Weston, Jedi, Haji and Dest all did the same this season in hitting career high minutes.

 

[zoobird]

I keep forgetting Reynolds. And keep forgetting that he's still young enough for the Olympics.

I think he been getting good PT in... Belgium? Anybody following him more closely?

I forgot about him as a potential backup at RB, even after I posted about him starting yesterday.

I'd be semi-excited about him being Scally's backup. It seems as though in terms of level of competition (and success there) and current form, he's not clearly worse than anyone else we'd be considering. And in terms of skillset, if you squint, you can view him as a poor man's Dest...and a change of pace from Scally if we need a goal late in a game.

That said, no idea if GGG will choose him above Yedlin or (god forbid) Shaq Moore...and although Reynolds has looked much more more dangerous attacking than Scally when I've watched them play, I'm not sure that there's anything in the data that really bears that out.

 

[gianmarco]

McKennie, Reynolds, Yow and Zahiroslam all started this afternoon. Weah on bench.

Weah in as a substitute and then gets the assist.

Fantastic assist

 

[El Floppo]

McKennie, Reynolds, Yow and Zahiroslam all started this afternoon. Weah on bench.

Weah in as a substitute and then gets the assist.

Fantastic assist

"Fantastic" is a wee bit higher than id rate it tbh. He was in a great open spot and did what everybody's taught to do from there... Drive it low and hard across goal and hope somebody's foot puts it on frame.

 

[gianmarco]

McKennie, Reynolds, Yow and Zahiroslam all started this afternoon. Weah on bench.

Weah in as a substitute and then gets the assist.

Fantastic assist

"Fantastic" is a wee bit higher than id rate it tbh. He was in a great open spot and did what everybody's taught to do from there... Drive it low and hard across goal and hope somebody's foot puts it on frame.

As a sub, first touch of the game, and being as important as it was, I'll stick with fantastic.

 

[El Floppo]

McKennie, Reynolds, Yow and Zahiroslam all started this afternoon. Weah on bench.

Weah in as a substitute and then gets the assist.

Fantastic assist

"Fantastic" is a wee bit higher than id rate it tbh. He was in a great open spot and did what everybody's taught to do from there... Drive it low and hard across goal and hope somebody's foot puts it on frame.

As a sub, first touch of the game, and being as important as it was, I'll stick with fantastic.

I'm wrong, you're right.

I didn't even realize that goal sent them to the finals, despite the loss.

 

[gianmarco]

McKennie, Reynolds, Yow and Zahiroslam all started this afternoon. Weah on bench.

Weah in as a substitute and then gets the assist.

Fantastic assist

"Fantastic" is a wee bit higher than id rate it tbh. He was in a great open spot and did what everybody's taught to do from there... Drive it low and hard across goal and hope somebody's foot puts it on frame.

As a sub, first touch of the game, and being as important as it was, I'll stick with fantastic.

I'm wrong, you're right.

I didn't even realize that goal sent them to the finals, despite the loss.

Whoa.... I'm definitely not used to hearing that. Much more used to saying it.

 

[El Floppo]

McKennie, Reynolds, Yow and Zahiroslam all started this afternoon. Weah on bench.

Weah in as a substitute and then gets the assist.

Fantastic assist

"Fantastic" is a wee bit higher than id rate it tbh. He was in a great open spot and did what everybody's taught to do from there... Drive it low and hard across goal and hope somebody's foot puts it on frame.

As a sub, first touch of the game, and being as important as it was, I'll stick with fantastic.

I'm wrong, you're right.

I didn't even realize that goal sent them to the finals, despite the loss.

Whoa.... I'm definitely not used to hearing that. Much more used to saying it.

Yes, dear.

 

[McBokonon]

BTW, Chris Richards started in this stupid game against Newcastle and is definitely part of the reason they're about to get a stupid clean sheet.

 

[NewlyRetired]

oh my ****ing heart.................

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https://x.com/herculezg/status/1783246479773376620

 

[NewlyRetired]

This was a very interesting read. I recommend at least skimming it

USA roster prediction: Who will play at Paris 2024 Olympics? | MLSSoccer.com

It’s roster prediction time!

www.mlssoccer.com

 

[NewlyRetired]

I feel like this could work if GGG would commit to it (this assumes Adams will join Dest as out this summer)

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.....................Turner
............CCV......Ream......Richards
...................Musah.....Weston
Weah:.................................................Jedi
............................Reyna
...................Pulisic.......Balogun

 

[NewlyRetired]

Holy smokes.

Tillman with a brace and assist...........in the first 11 minutes of the game today...

 

[NewlyRetired]

Holy smokes.

Tillman with a brace and assist...........in the first 11 minutes of the game today...

By the way, I think PSV will win the league today with a win.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

.....................Turner
............CCV......Ream......Richards
...................Musah.....Weston
Weah:.................................................Jedi
............................Reyna
...................Pulisic.......Balogun

I saw something similar online the other day and I like the formation -- in fact I think you have to do something like this if Reyna's on the field -- but I really don't like McKennie in that role. I'd prefer another defense-first guy. Finding a home for both McKennie and Reyna at the same time is hard IMO.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Holy smokes.

Tillman with a brace and assist...........in the first 11 minutes of the game today...

By the way, I think PSV will win the league today with a win.

PSV leaving nothing to chance, up 8-0 late....

 

[Agent39]

 

[NewlyRetired]

Possible bot?

 

[El Floppo]

Possible bot?

It's pumped out both it's posts with top to bottom quality content... Possible.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Catching up on some things after being gone for a while.

Absolutely gutted by the Dest injury. He was probably my favorite player other than Pulisic. And so important to us having any chance in the final 3rd. ACL is not a good injury long term for his style of play either, such a bummer.

To me the replacement answer is obvious. Weah. That still gives us attack from our fullbacks, and it's not like there's a step down from Dest defensively.

Up front, it gives us the opportunity to get both Reyna and Tillman on the field, even if there is some overlap in their preferred position.

I'm glad to see Tillman finally getting some real love in here. I've always thought he was underrated since he was on the Rangers, just out there producing day after day. Now he's out there in a champions league knockout game as the focal point of the offense when down a goal with elimination at hand, and they're funneling the ball through him and he's creating opportunities. They trust him with that, but we can't find a spot for him in the starting lineup on the national team?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Venezia won 2-1 today to temporarily move into a tie for second. Como still has a game in hand though.

Busio had the game winning assist: https://x.com/USMNTvsHaters/status/1783965936657072410

Tessman did all the hard work (and was Fotmob's man of the match):

4/4 in tackles
11/16 in ground duels
2/2 in aerials
6x fouled
2 fouls
5 clearances

 

[McBokonon]

Pulisic and Musah start vs. a starting Weah and Mckennie off the bench. America, F yeah.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Viva La Red Head

Sarge puts Norwich in front. A beauty too. He has been scoring so many different ways

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[encaitar]

Based on what I've seen this first half against Milan....

We should start Weah at RB in place of Dest. He's been solid against Leao on defense and that's a harder defensive test than he'll likely have all summer.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

If Hull doesn't beat Ipswich (still fighting for an auto-promote spot), Norwich is in the playoff.

Might sound crazy, but I think I'd prefer to see Sargent stay in the 'ship. Mo minutes, mo goals.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Brings a tear to this old mans eye

https://x.com/USMNT/status/1784281552316211401

 

[NewlyRetired]

https://twitter.com/joshua_reports
Joshua

@joshua_reports

Juventus will listen to offers in England for #USMNT wideman Timothy Weah this summer.

Expect long-term admirers Everton to revisit negotiations; as well as Aston Villa.

 

[prefontaine]

Jalen Neal made his season debut today for the Galaxy as he came on at half to get 45 minutes in

 

[NewlyRetired]

Big Duncan and Cremaschi with goals tonight.

 

[The Z Machine]

Big Duncan and Cremaschi with goals tonight.

I am very interested in seeing both these guys getting called into the USMNT camps. They seem like top talents that we haven't gotten a good look at in the baby nats.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Big Duncan and Cremaschi with goals tonight.

I am very interested in seeing both these guys getting called into the USMNT camps. They seem like top talents that we haven't gotten a good look at in the baby nats.

I am expecting one or both to be on the Olympic team this summer.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Taylor Booth back from injury today and subbed in during second half.

Scally and Aaronson starting against each other

Gio listed as sub against Man City

 

[NewlyRetired]

Balogun started and had an assist in the first minute

 

[NewlyRetired]

This seemed unthinkable a year ago, but is Sargent our top striker going into Copa?

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Brian Sciaretta

@BrianSciaretta

Technically Folarin Balogun got an assist for a slight touch. After a long VAR review, it was given.But Balogun struggled and was pulled at HT, 16 touches, 5/9 passing. The assist was also his only touch in Lyon’s box

 

[prefontaine]

It's early in the MLS season still but there are a few guys that seem to be having breakout seasons. Quinn Sullivan came to mind but when I looked at sofascores I noticed a few others

Ratings over the last three years

01 A Morris 2022 - 6.78, 23 - 7.23 , 24 - 7.71
03 McGlynn 22 - 6.87, 23 - 6.96, 24 - 7.23
04 Sullivan 22 - 6.59, 23 - 6.69, 24 - 7.18
04 Brady 22 - N/A, 23 - 6.86, 24 - 7.17
03 Gutierrez 22 - 6.77, 23 - 6.92, 24 - 7.07

6.80 is intended to be league average. The scoring system isn't perfect but however it's scored, the comparison to themselves suggests big jumps here.

 

[The Z Machine]

I'd like to see if Aiden Morris can play the 6 if GGG's system against bunkered CONCACAF teams. I don't think there's room for him as an 8.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I'd like to see if Aiden Morris can play the 6 if GGG's system against bunkered CONCACAF teams. I don't think there's room for him as an 8.

hopefully a Euro club team sees some potential in him. He is better in MLS than many before him who moved to Europe.

My fear is that he could end up like Acosta or Miles and never get a chance to move before it is too late.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Paxten Aasonson had a brace for Vitesse today in 3-2 win.

 

[B Maverick]

Besides Adams, is there any potential USMNT player playing the 6 in Europe?

 

[zoobird]

Besides Adams, is there any potential USMNT player playing the 6 in Europe?

Isn't Cardoso a 6?

Not sure he's a "potential USMNT player" in the sense that we'd want to consider him for inclusion on our 'A team' roster...but Tessman.

 

[B Maverick]

Besides Adams, is there any potential USMNT player playing the 6 in Europe?

Isn't Cardoso a 6?

Not sure he's a "potential USMNT player" in the sense that we'd want to consider him for inclusion on our 'A team' roster...but Tessman.

Just curious if we have anyone playing the 6 in Europe. Adams seems to be breaking down a bit and imo neither McKinnie nor Musah can play that role. In fact they both are better as 8s and competition for each other. Gio slots in as the 10.

 

[zoobird]

Pretty sure both Cardoso and Tessman are considered 6s. Cardoso is having a nice first (partial) season at Real Bettis and I think is likely to be on our Copa America roster this summer (almost certain to make it if Adams isn't available). Tessman is having a very good season at Venezia (fighting for promotion to Serie A) and is more likely to be on our Olympic team.

Also Leonard Maloney plays 6 at least some of the time in the Bundesliga, but not sure what his current health status is. I think he'd be selected ahead of Tessman, but after Cardoso. Pretty sure those our current depth chart would currently be something like:

1. Adams
2. Cardoso
3. Maloney
4. Tessman or Aidan Morris

 

[El Floppo]

2. Cardoso
3. Maloney
4. Tessman or Aidan Morris

Yep.

I'm back to being nattering nabob and not considering Adams for the US. He just can't stay healthy.

Richards has played the 6 a little this year, and allows for some roster flexibility.. but I don't think it's his primary best spot.

What I've watched of Johnny- he's good, but I feel like plays with another CMF who does a lot of the heavy lifting running coverage, allowing him to kind of float centrally. Not sure he's experienced or well suited for being a single pivot without that coverage help defensively. But he reads space and anticipates plays pretty well. And he's actually got a great eye in the attacking third- have seen him make numerous slick passes off good decisions to fire up an attack or chance.

Really wanted to see more of Maloney who I think is likely the best single pivot 6 available. His recent injury is sucky and poorly timed for the US.

 

[B Maverick]

What I've watched of Johnny- he's good, but I feel like plays with another CMF who does a lot of the heavy lifting running coverage, allowing him to kind of float centrally. Not sure he's experienced or well suited for being a single pivot without that coverage help defensively. But he reads space and anticipates plays pretty well. And he's actually got a great eye in the attacking third- have seen him make numerous slick passes off good decisions to fire up an attack or chance.

This could be good in combo with either McKinnie or Musah. Gio ahead of them.

 

[El Floppo]

What I've watched of Johnny- he's good, but I feel like plays with another CMF who does a lot of the heavy lifting running coverage, allowing him to kind of float centrally. Not sure he's experienced or well suited for being a single pivot without that coverage help defensively. But he reads space and anticipates plays pretty well. And he's actually got a great eye in the attacking third- have seen him make numerous slick passes off good decisions to fire up an attack or chance.

This could be good in combo with either McKinnie or Musah. Gio ahead of them.

Yeah... Either of the Ms might be able to help. He just seems to need more help than Adams.

I'm thinking Gio will be in front of Weah on the flank.

Weah... Richards... Ream.... Jedi
................... Johny
........... Swag....... Moose
Gio....................................... CP
............ Who the hell knows

 

[gianmarco]

I know this probably isn't right, but after watching Tessman look SO bad for the USMNT last year, he's a guy I don't ever want on our starting roster. And yeah, I know he's done well this year in Serie B, but still.

 

[El Floppo]

I know this probably isn't right, but after watching Tessman look SO bad for the USMNT last year, he's a guy I don't ever want on our starting roster. And yeah, I know he's done well this year in Serie B, but still.

Johnny has had that look in the past too, tbh.

Although he's getting it done in La Liga, not serie B.

I haven't watched a minute of Tessman this season- feeling the same as you. But hopefully he's learning and improving.

 

[gianmarco]

I know this probably isn't right, but after watching Tessman look SO bad for the USMNT last year, he's a guy I don't ever want on our starting roster. And yeah, I know he's done well this year in Serie B, but still.

Johnny has had that look in the past too, tbh.

Although he's getting it done in La Liga, not serie B.

I haven't watched a minute of Tessman this season- feeling the same as you. But hopefully he's learning and improving.

Yeah, Johnny never impressed, but it wasn't revolting. Tessman put out one of the most unforgettably awful multiple outings for the USMNT. And, like you said, La Liga vs. Serie B. I'm fine giving Johnny a shot.

 

[El Floppo]

Looks like Vazquez scored again yesterday

 

[NewlyRetired]

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