Kadenge Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) So the USA calls up 27 players...back at the CSA ranch furious discussions are going on with the bean counters...find the money! Edited September 29, 2021 by Kadenge MtlMario, narduch and Dominic94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kadenge said: So the USA calls up 27 players... Herdman apologists already lining up their excuses N1ckbr0wn, frattinator and frmr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 dyslexic nam, Xavier., Addona and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, sose said: Is Arfield going to get called? he hasn't been playing much this year. But his leadership, and his experience in places like the Azteca, and Kingston is so valuable….wait he’s never played there. Umm even if he only played 35 mins in his teams last 10 games, he should still be fit and capable to play 45 mins in Concacaf high altitude or hot humid weather because the SPL is far superior and has prepared him for these moments. Beat someone to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) In all seriousness, the replacements on our squad list will be surprising. But Arfield if available, shouldn’t be one with the state of the squad. Edited September 29, 2021 by Shway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, narduch said: Herdman apologists already lining up their excuses One things for certain, we can’t compare ourselves to the USA…. wait for Panama, and Jamaica to be disappointed lol. narduch, Addona and Free kick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtpc Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: Yeah, I have come to grips with the fact that they are strong enough to get 2nd this cycle. Thus I am hoping they win all their remaining games except away to us. As much as it will be difficult to stomach the constant chants of “USA! USA!”, the reality is that our chance of getting the 3rd spot goes up if they run over the other teams we are competing with. Exactly my thoughts as well. When the US started with 2 draws and then had to go to Honduras, I was starting to think maybe there were 2 automatic spots up for grabs instead of just 1. But, their result in Honduras was impressive, and I don't mind if they finish 2nd. The US being a strong 2nd helps keep the other teams at bay, which helps us in the race for 3rd. Jedi Ram and Free kick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sose Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, jtpc said: Exactly my thoughts as well. When the US started with 2 draws and then had to go to Honduras, I was starting to think maybe there were 2 automatic spots up for grabs instead of just 1. But, their result in Honduras was impressive, and I don't mind if they finish 2nd. The US being a strong 2nd helps keep the other teams at bay, which helps us in the race for 3rd. The first half in Honduras was not impressive at all .. out of the 3 matches that they played i think they had one very good half.. the rest were average/below average. They ended on such a high note and salvaged their window. If they had opened up the first of the 3 matches against El Salvador the way they ended the Honduras match, but then had draws in the last 2 matches and played lack luster, we might be thinking that their spot is up for grabs still. red card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I think the USs two best strikers are Zardes and Pepi. Zardes gets hated on by USMNT fans because he's an MLSer but I think they will be better off with him there vs Sargent for example. Midfield might really struggle with no Pulisic and Reyna though. Again, not much creativity there but they will be well organized and tough to crack Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Floortom said: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2021/09/berhalter-calls-27-players-to-austin-for-next-phase-of-2022-world-cup-qualifying-campaign McKennie is back. no Pulisic or Reyna Anyone else noticed they slipped the US ahead of Canada in the standings in that release, despite Canada actually being ahead on head-to-head away goals? Lol. Mattd97, dyslexic nam, Jedi Ram and 13 others 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Does anyone know if Jamaica received permission to have fans at their next home match against us? They were looking for approval for 15k fans but I can't find anything on the decision.... the match is 11 days away. It's certainly cutting it close if they're still working through it. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 32 minutes ago, jtpc said: Exactly my thoughts as well. When the US started with 2 draws and then had to go to Honduras, I was starting to think maybe there were 2 automatic spots up for grabs instead of just 1. But, their result in Honduras was impressive, and I don't mind if they finish 2nd. The US being a strong 2nd helps keep the other teams at bay, which helps us in the race for 3rd. Agree especially since we have already played the US away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, lenny said: Anyone else noticed they slipped the US ahead of Canada in the standings in that release, despite Canada actually being ahead on head-to-head away goals? Lol. Surely an honest mistake. /s GasPed and h coach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyb Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 3 hours ago, costarg said: I'm torn on this one, not sure who I prefer to gain/lose points between the US and Jamaica/Panama. This might create more parity for the 2-4 spots. 3 Ties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtpc Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, costarg said: I'm torn on this one, not sure who I prefer to gain/lose points between the US and Jamaica/Panama. This might create more parity for the 2-4 spots. Normally, I wouldn't mind the US dropping points, but I feel like it's more beneficial to us if Panama and Jamaica come away from those matches with nothing. I think I'd rather see some space between us and Panama than have the States, us, and Panama all around the same, with Jamaica getting closer. Edited September 29, 2021 by jtpc Addona, Kadenge, gator and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 In terms of BMO field for the Panama game……it is in bad shape from the CFL. It’s a shame. narduch, Jedi Ram and gator 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfreak Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Anyone concerned about Creapeau starting should watch the highlights of his game tonight. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 3 hours ago, canuckgbp said: In terms of BMO field for the Panama game……it is in bad shape from the CFL. It’s a shame. It’s something to keep an eye on, although it seems to look worse than it actually plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cblake Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Floortom said: Does anyone know if Jamaica received permission to have fans at their next home match against us? They were looking for approval for 15k fans but I can't find anything on the decision.... the match is 11 days away. It's certainly cutting it close if they're still working through it. With a country like that, those island governments work at a different pace that what we are used to up here, nothing would surprise me with what they do and the timeline to do it. Jedi Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Mexico game is in 1 week. youllneverwalkalone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Larin will not be available for Besitkas’ match on Saturday due to injury. Seems highly unlikely he gets called in for the next group of matches. apbsmith, Mattd97, narduch and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Jamaica only name 23 players this time Greatest Cockney Rip Off, johnyb, Jedi Ram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) Midfield looks weak. Wouldnt even call Bobby Reid a mid. Edited September 30, 2021 by king1010 narduch, Shway and HochelagaFC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) Also interesting that they say its just the squad to face the states. Wonder if they will have some changes for us? Edited September 30, 2021 by king1010 narduch and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 1 minute ago, king1010 said: Also interesting that they say its just the squad to face the states. Wonder if they will have some changes for us? Apparently a few players like Ravel Morrison cant travel to the US due to VISA issues. I'm surprised Liam Moore and especially Shemar Nicholson were called in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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