The USMNT's defense was total crap all tournament. They need better defenders with more defined roles.
Tim Howard made many impressive saves, but he shouldn't have had to face so many shots, often left all alone, facing pointblank attackers. It's unfortunate for this team that Howard is nearing the end of his career.
On the offensive attack, they always stopped and passed around trying to set up a play, rather than taking shots, giving the opposing defense and goalie too much time to set up. It seemed like no one knew what to do, or who should shoot.
Losing Jozy Altidore messed up their offensive game plan, simply because they didn't bring anyone else who plays his position in the same way. That also forced Clint Dempsey to play out of position, which took away some effectiveness from their best player. His pure talent is what allowed him to score the goals he did.
I congratulate U.S. Soccer on their success, and making it to the Knockout Round, but this team had the talent and potential to make it further. Yes, we must look forward to the future, but it's time for US Soccer to take another step forward. And unfortunately, they are entering a rebuilding stage, due to the ages of many of their key players. Hopefully the next Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey will come along in the next 4 years.
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4/5/14 Sports Notes
MLB:
The Baltimore Orioles rallied in the 9th, but still lost to the Tigers 7-6 to fall to 1-4 on the season. They haven't won since opening day.
NHL:
The Colorado Avalanche beat the 1st place St. Louis Blues 4-0 to reach 50 wins.
The LA Kings lead the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 after 2.
MLS:
Clint Dempsey scored his first MLS hat trick to help the Seattle Sounders come back to tie the Portland Timbers less than 72 hours after playing for Team USA vs. Mexico.
The Baltimore Orioles rallied in the 9th, but still lost to the Tigers 7-6 to fall to 1-4 on the season. They haven't won since opening day.
NHL:
The Colorado Avalanche beat the 1st place St. Louis Blues 4-0 to reach 50 wins.
The LA Kings lead the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 after 2.
MLS:
Clint Dempsey scored his first MLS hat trick to help the Seattle Sounders come back to tie the Portland Timbers less than 72 hours after playing for Team USA vs. Mexico.
©2014 Denim
McDemus
Friday, February 17, 2012
Congrats Clint Dempsey!
(Written 1/22/12)
Congrats Clint Dempsey on scoring the 1st hat trick by an American-born player in English Premier League history, on being named US Soccer Male Athlete of the Year, and on now having the most career goals in the English Premier League by an American-born player.
©2012 Denim McDemus
Congrats Clint Dempsey on scoring the 1st hat trick by an American-born player in English Premier League history, on being named US Soccer Male Athlete of the Year, and on now having the most career goals in the English Premier League by an American-born player.
©2012 Denim McDemus
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