Canada vs. United States (Nations League A) Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 2019 - 7:30pm EST

[Ngravs]

Haven’t been this nervous in a while. Contain Pullisic and Mckennie and we’ll be okay. Let’s get em BOYS 

[toontownman]

2 hours ago, dyslexic nam said:

Not to be argumentative, but in a Canada jersey, I couldn't disagree more.  I think Piette is very effective in his role.  I don't see silly fouls and conceding possession - I have seen retaining possession and breaking up attacks (often without fouls bit where they are given it has seemed like a great trade off).  I don't see him as a ball mover, so I am fine with a sideways pass after he has executed his predominantly defensive duties.

 

No its fine I know he has the talent and also a lot of love here, which maybe tells its own story to my opinion! The times I have seen him certainly in the last year I didn't get it. The cynical foul is often overlooked and important but I when I have seen him he has look complacent and more than a few times caught in possession, might be the opposition that lessened his concentration. Most times we have looked in trouble it has been from a Piette sloppy backpass, losing possession or giving up a foul. Maybe that is also a glass half full/empty or more likely 2 thirds empty in my case and I am only seeing the bad parts of his game which overall isn't as bad. Maybe I am going mad too. 

Either way if he starts we need his best game. 

[Lansdude]

Piette covers a lot of ground and his positioning is pretty good. He doesn't mind "getting stuck in" which is a good quality. He also hits the odd good long pass. But I've never seen him really dominate a match like Bradley.

[SoccMan]

It’s too bad this game is not on regular tv . USA Canada in almost any sport can draw viewers and engage the casual fan and right now with this game being on let’s face it still an obscure App not many casuals will even be aware the game is on or even have a chance to watch.

[Shortdutchcanuck]

These are the games we wait for all year!  Finally a game, in person, against a non-minnow.

Defensive worries aside, I think we might need to score 2 or 3 in this one to come away with a win.

Also hoping Herdman has the boys ready to press cohesively enough to not get ripped apart.  I think an intelligent press is vital: knowing when to press hard and when to release and fall back and cover.

[Obinna]

1 hour ago, Ngravs said:

Haven’t been this nervous in a while. Contain Pullisic and Mckennie and we’ll be okay. Let’s get em BOYS 

I may actually be more nervous about Mckennie than Pulisic. The latter is obviously the key attacker, but he really didn't impress against Cuba.

 

[narduch]

 

Edited October 15, 2019 by narduch

[grigorio]

Now that is a defensive posture whoa. 

[king1010]

Herdman better know what hes doing. Cav and hoilett on the bench. Not crazy about this lineup. 

[Shway]

 

31 minutes ago, Obinna said:

I may actually be more nervous about Mckennie than Pulisic. The latter is obviously the key attacker, but he really didn't impress against Cuba.

 

I'm nervous now seeing our lineup. 

No Cav, No Hoilett. 

[narduch]

I think it's the right move. People can argue about which attackers should sit

[lazlo_80]

more defensive then i was expecting. Counter puncher strategy by Herdman?

[grigorio]

Just now, narduch said:

I think it's the right move. People can argue about which attackers should sit

and who would argue two of our top five players should sit?

[Colliedor]

So uh, is Osorio playing as a winger or are we playing a diamond with Davies and David up front?

If the former, is Osorio gonna a play on the right? He had played on the left wing before but I dont recall him ever playing on the right.

Edited October 15, 2019 by Colliedor

[narduch]

4 minutes ago, grigorio said:

and who would argue two of our top five players should sit?

People will complain, it's the internet. 

This also means we have 2 really good subs available 

[Floortom]

Bizarre selection IMO.

if it works - great job by Herdman. If not he should be held accountable for poor decisions.

[SkuseisLoose]

Who the fucks on the wing beside Davies. Osorio should’ve been dropped for hoillet and have hoillet on one wing with Davies on the other.

[king1010]

3 minutes ago, narduch said:

People will complain, it's the internet. 

This also means we have 2 really good subs available 

No like if cav and hoilett were starting ppl wouldnt complain. 

Edited October 15, 2019 by king1010

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

My guess?

------ Miller, Cornelius Vitoria --- 

Laryea -------------------------- Davies

------ Osorio Piette Kaye --------

------------------ Arfield ----------------

------------------ David -------------------

Edit - or Osorio up with Arfield 

Edited October 15, 2019 by WestHamCanadianinOxford

[grigorio]

1 minute ago, king1010 said:

No like if cav and hoilett were starting ppl wouldnt complain. 

Herdman constantly opens himself up to this shit every game. Play your best players quit the excessive tactics. He himself said tactics won’t win this game. Stop being cute. 

[BFBF]

I am thinking 3-5-2? Either Davies or Kaye at wingback.

Cornelius - Vitoria - Miller

Lareya - Kaye - Piette - Oso - Davies

Arfield - David

 

[InBorjanWeTrust]

4 minutes ago, king1010 said:

No like if cav and hoilett were starting ppl wouldnt complain. 

 

[narduch]

Im not sure how true this is

 

[InBorjanWeTrust]

3 minutes ago, WestHamCanadianinOxford said:

My guess?

------ Miller, Cornelius Vitoria --- 

Laryea -------------------------- Davies

------ Osorio Piette Kaye --------

------------------ Arfield ----------------

------------------ David -------------------

Edit - or Osorio up with Arfield 

This is the only formation that can excuse these selections. Herdman's head is on the line after this one, his reputation is all in on this one.

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

5 minutes ago, SkuseisLoose said:

Who the ***** on the wing beside Davies. Osorio should’ve been dropped for hoillet and have hoillet on one wing with Davies on the other.

Arfield does play wide-ish sometimes for his club. If playing with wingbacks, the rationale might be that is enough.