Directv Soccer Mix Channel| Three years since WC 2006, is the US better? |
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We're about 1 year away from WC 2010. Has the US really progressed since losing to Ghana and only scoring 2 goals in their 3 games in 2006? Do you feel that Bob Bradley is fit for National Team coaching? If not, do you feel axing at this point is an option?
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Hellboy
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... I think the team was decent in 2006, but played terrible in the WC. Don't know if they got too much better though, based on watching the last week! |
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mark
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... Bob is not a National team coach as we all witnessed in the last two games. 4-3-3???? And why did he not adjust in C.R when it was obviously not working. Horrible formation and horrible decision in player pool for these games. I will say that Spector was a plus. |
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Schiri
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... No, we have not progressed. I feel BB is doing the best with what he's got presently. |
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Joe
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... Not being too well versed in MLS or national team tactics, I'll defer from claiming any expertise in US soccer in general. I never cared for Bruce Arena nor am I that big of fan of any coach (like Bradley) who moves his own son into the starting 11 as his first act in charge. I will say that I recently read ESPN's Steve Davis' assessment of the current situation: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/c...us&cc=5901 It seems to me to ring true based on what I've seen in current qualifiers and the last 3 World Cups. |
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mark
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... I completely agree. When will the US wake up and sign a Klinsman like we should have 2 years ago. Marvel Wynn(sp?) in the back 4? Come on! Brutal! |
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Schiri
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... An opinion off Yanks Abroad on the subject matter: http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4800 I agree with most of this, particulary his point about lack of quality depth. |
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Matt
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... Huh, interesting that all these negaive posts were before the 2-0 Spain victory, and no one's posted since. That seems to contradict Steve Davis' opinion about a vision of positive progression, and instead everyone's only focusing on the U.S.'s failures. I think Bradley is doing a better job than Arena (4-5-1 formation, come on), so in that respect they have improved. Sure it may help a bit to hire a Klinsman, but he could only do what Bradley's doing, the best he can with the talent he's given. I don't think that would necessarily be a definite path to improvement. What I really can't understand is how so many Americans seem to have a lack of faith in Altidore because he's only twenty. Rooney was 17 when he scored his first profession club goal. (And before people start saying "really, you're going to compare Altidore to Rooney", no i'm not saying Altidore's as talented. No, that's not the point). Twenty years old is not that young, Altidore scores goals, and Bradley is willing to give guys like him a chance, unlike Arena. Considering that plus the fact this WC is off european soil, I think we'll see a better performance in 2010. |
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Kareem
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... The US Team over the past four years have been going through a major shift in team mentality. I think it was important for the US to choose and American coach, because he understands the style of game the players have been use to. Over the past three years Bob and his staff have been preparing our younger players to face some world class talent ex: Copa America 2007, Friendlies Vs: England, Spain, Argentina,and Poland. What we have seen this summer in the confederations cup and Gold Cup (until the Final) is the culmination of 4 years of reprogramming a teams mentality and i like what they have become. A balanced attacking side, with sold midfield play that plays reasonable defense (sometimes allows to many chances but know body's perfect) our chances look good for 2010! |
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