nolando Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, canta15 said: Having Aird back there is also a terrible idea as he struggled to play right back at Vancouver as his attacking skills are much better than his defensive ones. So choose Straith, who I placed as an either/or. Or suggest something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, nolando said: So choose Straith, who I placed as an either/or. Or suggest something better. not the 352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 On 10/03/2017 at 7:23 PM, Mister215Guy said: It's ridiculous that the US hosts this every time. They know they won't advance from the group without home advantage. Canada and Mexico are capable of hosting this and a few Central American countries can joint host too. Ever heard of the Caribbean block? They have a fair bit of control over who hosts and the US makes the most money for everyone Things might be changing but they do still have a lot of control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dre Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I would go with a 4-4-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Like the 3-5-2 but with Osorio in the middle and Arfiel on the right. maybe larin-akindele hoilett/Davies-Osorio-Arfield atiba/Johnson ouimette-James-Henry/Morgan-Aird borjan bench chapman osorio cavalini ? virtoria de jong straitg teirbet ? we actually have attackers now it's great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One American Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I would go: F: Larin, Hoilett M: Davies, Arfield, Osorio, Hutch/Aleman/Johnson D: Teibert, Johnson, James, Johnson/Aird GK: Borjan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerpro Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 29 minutes ago, One American said: I would go: F: Larin, Hoilett M: Davies, Arfield, Osorio, Hutch/Aleman/Johnson D: Teibert, Johnson, James, Johnson/Aird GK: Borjan Good forward line and midfield. Very bad defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miel de maple Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Larin looks less comfortable with a second striker (or maybe its just tough to play with Rivas).. in either case i think the better way to keep him from being isolated is to play a narrower 433 with one of the advanced mids playing as a false ten and one as an box to box 8 - similar to the korea game where Bustos played as the false 10.. the question is who should play that role given Marco's challenges cracking the starting line-up. Hoilet is one option as he's done ok playing back to goal and has shown the ability to shake defenders during wcq games but i don't think he has the vision. akindele is similar - ie he'd be more of a second striker than a creative force. so, based on a random fifa team sheet test run i think our best option for both strong concacaf humidity defending with awesome counter attacking options from any angle, I'd like to try: larin hoilet akindele davies airfeild hutch de jong johnson james lefevre In my dreams I see Davies one day becoming an all round Pogba-esk menace as a false 10, backtracking 8, blazing to catch Larin flick-ons like a second striker.. so hell why not give it a go now and give us a taste of the future today! i also see us having lots of winger options and few creative box to box guys in our depth chart so seems like a good idea to start grooming him there and leave room on the wings for petrasso, tabla, choniere, edwards, malik, and co in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 If we are playing a two striker system, i'd consider pairing Larin with Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Put this on the Scotland thread: Best current 11 IMO: -----------MB---------- --WJ--WL--SV--MD-- -----------AH---------- -------JO----SA------- ---TA----CL-----JH--- Fonzie (cap-tie!), Jackson, Ricketts as offensive subs Doneil in place of Wandrille if he's healthy/match fit by then Chapman, Ledgerwood, Tiebert, Bekker as midfield subs Leutwiler and Thomas as extra GKs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hard to believe our D is now a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I can see WJ not being receptive to playing RB for us. Not saying he won't, but if there was an issue around that I would not be surprised. I think Kries can get away with it given their relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullback Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 In my head I keep coming up with a lineup like this as I feel it plays to many of our player's strengths. Hoilett and Davies are both very capable at running at players and taking them on. Larin can recieve service from out left with de Jong who is our best crosser of the ball imo and Larin is no longer isloated up top with Hoilett in behind him. Defence is honestly a crapshoot with injuries and a lack of depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 So everyone is now loving Will Johnson at RB now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 3 hours ago, matty said: So everyone is now loving Will Johnson at RB now? yep lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One American Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 On 3/12/2017 at 8:10 PM, Soccerpro said: Good forward line and midfield. Very bad defence. Well, in fairness, putting Johnson in central D was a typo. I'd like to see Larin paired with a more skillful and closer-by partner. So I move Hoilett up top. My goal is to give guys who are earning playing time at a good level the chance to show it on this stage without totally sacrificing competitiveness. Aleman has played a little in DM for Saprissa, So I;m giving him the chance to earn the spot. One day that may or may not be Cristante's spot. If McKendry keeps getting PT, then maybe it's him, instead. There's a logjam of possibles-but-not-playing-yet guys at left back. I don't know if any of them will be playing much by June. Teibert is probably too good of a player to be benchwarming. So I would give him first crack at LB and see if he can handle it. If Johnson locks down RB for Orlando, IT would be OK to put Aird there and move Johnson into the DM role. At CB .... beats me. I figure James will be there until someone beats him out. This team might be relying on David Edgar until he's 35. Although Stanese's recent starting appearances in the 3BL are interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyFromToronto23 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 A) 3-4-2-1 B) 4-3-3 C) 4-2-4 which one ????? ??⚽️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 6 hours ago, matty said: So everyone is now loving Will Johnson at RB now? Funny how people forget how ineffective Will was as a wide midfielder for RSL. He has been much better as a CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 6 hours ago, matty said: So everyone is now loving Will Johnson at RB now? Since we're converting players...my vote is for Ben Fisk to play RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.notenboom Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Cyle Larin for CB. Clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 9 hours ago, jpg75 said: Funny how people forget how ineffective Will was as a wide midfielder for RSL. He has been much better as a CM. Ineffective? He was an MLS all-star as a wide mid for RSL. In the 2009 Gold Cup he played wide for us as well, didn't look too bad there even if the middle is his natural position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 10 hours ago, jpg75 said: Funny how people forget how ineffective Will was as a wide midfielder for RSL. He has been much better as a CM. RSL played a diamond so Will wasn't playing as an out-and-out wide player, but even if he was I wouldn't call his time in Utah as "ineffective". That's where he made a reputation for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 If Floro can try and shoe horn Henry into a RB (and we all slag Henry), and coaches before that did the same to Attakora, whats wrong with moving Johnson?? Why shouldnt we be excited about Johnson actually playing RB in MLS. Lots of CM have moved to the backline as they got older. Wasnt H.Camara (Montreal) a mid when he came to the impact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Bison44 said: If Floro can try and shoe horn Henry into a RB (and we all slag Henry), and coaches before that did the same to Attakora, whats wrong with moving Johnson?? Why shouldnt we be excited about Johnson actually playing RB in MLS. Lots of CM have moved to the backline as they got older. Wasnt H.Camara (Montreal) a mid when he came to the impact? Dario Srna one of the biggest examples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Bison44 said: If Floro can try and shoe horn Henry into a RB (and we all slag Henry), and coaches before that did the same to Attakora, whats wrong with moving Johnson?? Why shouldnt we be excited about Johnson actually playing RB in MLS. Lots of CM have moved to the backline as they got older. Wasnt H.Camara (Montreal) a mid when he came to the impact? I don't think anyone here has a problem with moving Johnson to RB. My guess is that Will himself would have a problem with that. And when Will has a problem with things, things generally don't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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