***Official USMNT Thread***

[AlaCyclone]

Never heard where official is from?

Mexico

 

[psycln11]

Can a GK take a PK? Turner might as well kick the goals as well

Yes, Matt Turner could have taken one of the PKs. Any of the 11 players that finished the game on the field would have been eligible to take one.

 

[ianoconnor]

 

[brett108]

It’s just a crappy way to give up a penalty for something so irrelevant. I get that the defenders need to be more disciplined in keeping their arms down, but with how hard it is to get a goal at this level that just seems really weak. If this were on an actual shot on goal, then fine. But the ball was just loose and there was no play on the goal. I just don’t like the rule.

This isn’t a judgement call. That’s a handball every single time. Keep your arms against your body in the box. Period.

 

[brett108]

So, who starts at the striker against Panama?

Spends on how good you think they are. If we can convince Ferreira they’re bad, let him go. If we are talking about how good they are you might continue with Cowell or Vasquez. I’m not sure why Pepi wasn’t included on the squad.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Spends on how good you think they are. If we can convince Ferreira they’re bad, let him go. If we are talking about how good they are you might continue with Cowell or Vasquez. I’m not sure why Pepi wasn’t included on the squad.

He just moved iirc

 

[jmb]

He just moved iirc

7/7/2023 he moved to Eindhoven.

 

[brett108]

7/7/2023 he moved to Eindhoven.

Well that's good for his career. Its weird that we actually have options at this position at this point. While it sometimes seems like its 1 step forward and then two back, the amount of talent coming from the youth in the states seems better than ever.

 

[mj4cy]

Should never have been that close but wow what drama and a fun game to watch.

 

[Clonefan32]

This isn’t a judgement call. That’s a handball every single time. Keep your arms against your body in the box. Period.

I don't disagree it's a handball by the letter of the law. But I also think it's bizarre to require a defender to defend with their hands their sides. Can you imagine in basketball if you couldn't have your arms out when you defend? Or if a linebacker had to run around with his arms connected to his sides? Having your arms out is a big part of being balanced.

 

[3TrueFans]

I don't disagree it's a handball by the letter of the law. But I also think it's bizarre to require a defender to defend with their hands their sides. Can you imagine in basketball if you couldn't have your arms out when you defend? Or if a linebacker had to run around with his arms connected to his sides? Having your arms out is a big part of being balanced.

You can use your hands in those sports though.

 

[NATEizKING]

 

[mj4cy]

Amazing goalie play can really hide some weaknesses...it's like having that rim protector in basketball.

 

[AlaCyclone]

Gold Cup Semi-Final @ San Diego, CA
6:30 pm Central (Now!) on FS1
USMNT vs. Panama

 

[Althetuna]

Offside

 

[keepngoal]

Too cute on O. Midfield over extended… panama loves that.

 

[Clonehomer]

So with Vazquez and Cowell starting tonight, who’s going to come in and give that energy at the 60+ minute mark? Feels like we need to get a lead before that or this is going to be problematic.

 

[keepngoal]

Our back line is played by children.

 

[ianoconnor]

Not sure how that wasn't a handball. Looked like it glanced his hand to me.

 

[AlaCyclone]

Heading to Extra Time tied 0-0.

Yikes!