Tough to watch
US cannot win with this lineup if they fall behind. USA strengths have always been physicality on defense and speed on the wings on the counter. No speed on the wings this time. Communication clearly an issue for a new defense led to lack of physicality.
Altidore up top alone is a waste of time. There's a reason why Conor Casey took over this game last time. Altidore is best on the breakaway facing the goal. That's a tough bill if the defense is keeping shape to protect a lead and there's nobody out wide creating space. If the USA is down by a goal after 70 minutes, close the book with these tactics and lineup.
Still lack someone to breakdown a defense
Klinsmann clearly made mistakes. Chandler looked like he hiked Denali after 30 minutes but stayed in. Eddie Johnson came off which was the best option to create space unless you go to a 4-4-2 and give Altidore Herc to work off of into the box. Klinsmann went into a shell on the road with no subs and 20 minutes to go. No wonder they scored. Burning your last sub not knowing if a young defense would last is a problem. No super sub to counter the late goal.
The overseas guys were all tired. Not sure I agree with playing all of them.
Donovan makes a difference. I hate to say it, but there it is. If he ever stops making a difference, we are in trouble.
This is CONCACAF Hex. Your captain must be a field player.
Gonzalez will make a difference down the line despite the mistake.
4 Hondurans in this game play in MLS. 2 for the USA. Most of the rest of the Honduran lineup did not travel more than 3 hours by plane. It showed. We had tested and rested players on the bench. Klinnsie's gamble broke us.
I hate Mexico
US cannot win with this lineup if they fall behind. USA strengths have always been physicality on defense and speed on the wings on the counter. No speed on the wings this time. Communication clearly an issue for a new defense led to lack of physicality.
Altidore up top alone is a waste of time. There's a reason why Conor Casey took over this game last time. Altidore is best on the breakaway facing the goal. That's a tough bill if the defense is keeping shape to protect a lead and there's nobody out wide creating space. If the USA is down by a goal after 70 minutes, close the book with these tactics and lineup.
Still lack someone to breakdown a defense
Klinsmann clearly made mistakes. Chandler looked like he hiked Denali after 30 minutes but stayed in. Eddie Johnson came off which was the best option to create space unless you go to a 4-4-2 and give Altidore Herc to work off of into the box. Klinsmann went into a shell on the road with no subs and 20 minutes to go. No wonder they scored. Burning your last sub not knowing if a young defense would last is a problem. No super sub to counter the late goal.
The overseas guys were all tired. Not sure I agree with playing all of them.
Donovan makes a difference. I hate to say it, but there it is. If he ever stops making a difference, we are in trouble.
This is CONCACAF Hex. Your captain must be a field player.
Gonzalez will make a difference down the line despite the mistake.
4 Hondurans in this game play in MLS. 2 for the USA. Most of the rest of the Honduran lineup did not travel more than 3 hours by plane. It showed. We had tested and rested players on the bench. Klinnsie's gamble broke us.
I hate Mexico
