2022 World Cup - USA team thread
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Too enthusiastic, yeah. Nice play by Wales to get the ball for a quick throw-in into the box, excellent.
They did pick it up. On the play you commented on, the USA really had a great set up in and around the box, but an entry pass (I think it was after a shot and a rebound) was terrible, and enabled Wales to clear the ball.
Horrible decision by Zimmerman, Bale wasn't in a dangerous position, didn't need to challenge.
totally agree. Bale had his back to the goal. Zimmerman stuck his leg between Bale's legs, and got the ball first, but a challenge from behind in the penalty box is dumb, and often results in a PK if the player that is challenged from behind goes down.
Yellow card to the USA's Acosta. Legit, and a really smart foul, as Turner was out of the net, and Bale was lining up from just inside midfield to take a shot.
USA needed to take better advantage of how much they dominated play in the 1st half.
Wales was pushing the play in the 2nd half, and may have scored on their own. But Zimmerman's foul which created the PK was a huge mistake, and the difference maker.
The USA let 3 points slip away.
This result was beyond disappointing... USA should have controlled and won this match. Gives them very little room for error here on out.
I was texting with a soccer-savvy friend before the match and he says Wales wins. Am I surprised at the result? Not really, because I’ve seen plenty of unbelievable soccer moments in my day. What I am is disappointed. This might sound rough, but the fact remains that one bad decision cost us the win. I’m not judging, and many matches are decided on these kind of screw ups, but that’s a fact. We had the match in hand and we gave up two points. I’m beyond disappointed, but not surprised. But there’s always the next match, and we can win.
USA 1-1 Wales (Nov 21, 2022) Game Analysis - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the United States vs. Wales Fifa World Cup game from November 21, 2022 on ESPN.
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USMNT victory trumped by Gareth Bale's epic penalty shot
The USMNT finally returned to the World Cup stage after a long absence, but they let a possible victory slip away thanks to a contribution from Wales's danger man. Tim Weah's goal
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Walker Zimmerman roasted for costing USMNT a win with crucial foul
USA had a 1-0 lead over Wales in 80th minute when the defender committed a foul in the box. Zimmerman took Wales captain Gareth Bale to the ground with a hard challenge and did not get nearly enough of the ball.
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USMNT perfect first half falls apart, draw with Wales leaves difficult questions
In an entertaining match the USMNT played the best 45 minutes in the Gregg Berhalter era only to give up too much possession to Wales in the second half and have to settle for an unsettling 1-1 draw.
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But we should give Wales credit for the run up to their goal, the throw-in was perfectly executed. I’m thinking of the last-second TCU field goal that won the game, that exhibited same kind of awareness and execution.
What we learned from USMNT vs Wales
How did Gregg Berhalter do, who stepped up, and what does the 1-1 draw mean for the Yanks at this month's World Cup in Qatar?
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I kinda like it. Actually playing 90 minutes. BTW, they added 14 minutes to the first half in the England - Iran match - medical treatment for a nasty head injury.
We are better than wales and should have won this game.
Brilliant assist from Pulisic and a fantastic by Weah, who is basically my favorite player on this team.
It’s the mentality change coming out of halftime that frustrates me the most. I’ve seen it all too often before.
Zimmerman has to be smarter there. He was looking at the ball and went to ground to deflect it, but he has to have spatial awareness and know that Bale is right there in front of him. A terrible momentary decision to go to ground. Needless penalty in the end.
It’s the mentality change coming out of halftime that frustrates me the most. I’ve seen it all too often before.
Zimmerman has to be smarter there. He was looking at the ball and went to ground to deflect it, but he has to have spatial awareness and know that Bale is right there in front of him. A terrible momentary decision to go to ground. Needless penalty in the end.
USMNT Player Ratings: Weah's goal, Zimmerman's mistake define World Cup draw | MLSSoccer.com
The first game at a World Cup is so important, something I’ve experienced twice with the US men’s national team. In 2002 we beat Portugal 3-2, setting up a quarterfinal run. Then in 2006 we lost 3-0 to the Czech Republic, setting up a group-stage exit. Where will things go
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Postgame Reactions From USMNT After World Cup Debut Against Wales
After a long eight-year World Cup drought, Monday was the USMNT’s debut against Group B opponent Wales. Here is what the team said after the tie.
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No stopping big-game Bale! USMNT winners, losers & ratings as Wales answer Weah's World Cup goal | Goal.com US
The U.S. men's national team allowed a late equalizer to Gareth Bale in an action-packed 1-1 draw on Monday.
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If it were up to me Zimmerman wouldn’t be in this team in the first place. Our CBs would be Jones and Carter Vickers.
Also, Yedlin?! Morris?! Acosta?! That’s your answer?!
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We were the better team and we gave them a point with our defensive play in the 2nd half. If we can play like we did in the 1st half for a full 90, we can play with anyone. The passing was on point. The runs were threatening and the play of Adams and the defense was smothering.
True! Instead of Yedlin, he would have had Demarcus Beasley in
Instead of Scally, who is a 19 year old starting in the Bundesliga.
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