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United States of MLS v. Canada Dry Ginger Ale | Gold Cup, Group B | 4pm CT (FOX)

Posted on 7/18/21 at 12:18 am
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
80169 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 12:18 am
I don't think I've ever been this intrigued by a Gold Cup group stage match, especially one where the stakes are fairly low considering we've both already advanced to the knockouts. But this is the first time this largely unknown quantity of a team will get tested and it could go a long way in telling us how serious this team will be in terms of contending for this Gold Cup and how serious some of these guys are in contending for spots in matches that matter with the A-squad.

Also, you have to feel like Gregg wants to punish Canada every chance he gets considering his most embarrassing loss in his USMNT coaching tenure was that Nations League loss to Canada with a subbed off/pissed off Pulisic on the bench.

This post was edited on 7/18/21 at 12:24 am
Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger
Member since Nov 2015
25280 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 7:07 am to
Going for 17 wins in our last 20 matches. Losses in that span to Mex, Swiss and that one bad loss you’re referring to against Canada.

Can make it 10 straight wins over CONCACAF today too.

The competition is real now. Here’s to playing 4 more games.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29578 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 10:02 am to
I’m hoping Gregg doesn’t try to get too cute with his shitty winger situation and just goes back to a 5-3-2/3-4-1-2 like we got against Martinique. Running with the wing backs and two forwards minimizes our weakness and maximizes our strengths. And please god keep Yueill and Lewis off the field.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 10:11 am to
Steven Goff
@SoccerInsider

The USMNT's Gold Cup group finale today vs Canada in KC will be shown on the Fox national network, Univision and TUDN.

Kickoff: 5:15 pm ET.

Canada wins the group with victory or draw.
Posted by LSUBrown
ATL
Member since Sep 2006
534 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 10:45 am to
I’ve already seen one predicted lineup with a midfield of Yuell, Roldan and Lleget. I see Roldan’s value, but I don’t understand why we wouldn’t roll with Busio, Williamson and Lleget, with Roldan the first to sub in depending on the need. If Yuell does start, let’s just pray that it’s simply for rotation purposes ahead of knockout stage, and that he’d have a short leash.

I can’t see Lewis starting again unless we have an injury.
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29578 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 11:20 am to
quote:

why we wouldn’t roll with Busio, Williamson and Lleget,

This. Williamson is our McKennie/Musah replacement. Busio does everything Yueill does, but better. Let Lletget start this game at the 10 spot.
Posted by SCP
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2016
1337 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 11:30 am to
Greg, it is not Christmas. Keep that Yule log on the bench!
Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
11067 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 1:40 pm to
Just a few more hours until the boys take the Canucks to pound town
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29578 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:09 pm to
Listening to the pregame conference Reggie cannon mentioned the team being most comfortable with a 3 at the back. He then paused and was like “but we’re equally comfortable with four at the back.” great catch Reg
Posted by DByrd2
Fredericksburg, VA
Member since Jun 2008
9994 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:18 pm to
Headed to Children’s Mercy Park!

AO Section, too!

This post was edited on 7/18/21 at 2:23 pm
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29578 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:34 pm to
Ives predicted this lineup:


Not the 3 man backline I want to see but not horrible for our personnel if for whatever reason we’re stuck on the 4 man backline idea. I think Hoppe deserves to start but that doesn’t happen with a 3 man back line because the two forwards would end up being Dike, who is undroppable, and Zardes. I thought Sands was pretty good and needs to start but that would necessitate the 3 man backline. Lletget and Acosta are rested and ready to start. I would prefer Busio to Roldan/Williamson but they play all play slightly different roles.
This post was edited on 7/18/21 at 2:36 pm
Posted by cwil177
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2011
29578 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:35 pm to
Share pics
Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
11067 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:39 pm to
Jealous, enjoy it man
Posted by Floyd Dawg
Silver Creek, GA
Member since Jul 2018
5086 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:41 pm to
Stakes are NOT low.

Group winner avoids Mexico until the final. Not to be underestimated.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
80169 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:45 pm to
quote:

Group winner avoids Mexico until the final. Not to be underestimated


I mean, we’re going to have to play them regardless.

Losing to them in the finals is not going to feel any better than losing to them in the semis
Posted by OldmanBeasley
Charlotte
Member since Jun 2014
11067 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:45 pm to
quote:

Group winner avoids Mexico until the final. Not to be underestimated.

Assuming Mexico doesn’t shite the bed vs El Salvador
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:48 pm to
quote:

I mean, we’re going to have to play them regardless.

Losing to them in the finals is not going to feel any better than losing to them in the semis
Yeah. Kind of why I don't really care who plays today.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
80169 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:53 pm to
I care in the sense that this is the first real test for whoever plays. I actually like that we didn’t tie them on goals scored, because it means we have to go for it and take chances against a team that can hurt us if we’re not on our game.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:57 pm to
I think you have two options since we've already clinched advancement. Either rest who you view as your starters for the quarters, or roll with your best XI and try to win the group. I'm ok with either decision.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/18/21 at 2:57 pm to
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