Ugh, I just realized that the USMNT match against Jamaica takes place on Tuesday, 11/16, at 5 pm EST. I guess I'm going to miss the live broadcast of the match.
USMNT 2022 World Cup Qualifying Thread
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USMNT roster changes ahead of Jamaica trip; McKennie, Robinson depart
Two players have departed camp after picking up suspensions against Mexico. One player has been added for the trip to Jamaica.
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I believe Sands was the only player added, despite losing two due to suspension. Even though he was not all that impressive in his most recent camp, Sands can provide cover in depth for both the DM and CB positions. This should also mean that Scally will make it into the 18 on match day. Would be nice to see him make an appearance of some sort.USMNT roster changes ahead of Jamaica trip; McKennie, Robinson depart
Two players have departed camp after picking up suspensions against Mexico. One player has been added for the trip to Jamaica.
I'll agree that the ref wasn't great in some aspects--but not as bad as I feared. One of the issues is that refs from the lesser lights don't get to ref as much high quality matches. But I wonder if the ref looked at it like they do in hockey (where the keeper is supposed to stay near the crease). Personally, I'd like to see more cards for dissent to stop the crowding around the ref that happens far too much after an incident. Captain, yes. The rest of the team? No.
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Agree, just like in any sport if you want to make a spectacle of a call or situation....refs will check you. The ref missed the eye rake for sure, but I wasn't shocked by the card to Stefan. Keepers don't run up the field and get in the refs face. Trying to show up any official in any sport doesn't turn out well even when they miss a call.
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You can see it here, but warning "must have ad blocker on" channel #4
1-1 tie at the half
Thanks! You weren't kidding about having an adblocker on. I can't get audio but it is probably in Spanish anyway so I'm good.
Looks like canada mexico on 611 (Telemundo) on my Xfinity in Michigan.
The Mexican announcers look really cold lol
Disappointing mentality today, but Gregg really needs to figure out better tactics for when we have to play on a bumpy pitch. Our guys look sloppy and slow when the ball does not roll like they're used to in Europe or MLS. Need to get the ball into the box more and cause chaos on fields like that.
USMNT lessons: McKennie is vital and defense has depth, but will road form hurt them?
The U.S. have enjoyed a superb 2021 overall, but they must be more clinical away from home if they're to keep building to the World Cup and beyond.
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Some positive news for us today…
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Basically a best case scenario for Concacaf…it would take a disaster at this point to miss out on Qatar.
USMNT, Mexico learn potential WC playoff draw
The U.S. or Mexico could face a winner-takes-all match against a team from Oceania if either side doesn't directly qualify for the World Cup.
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Basically a best case scenario for Concacaf…it would take a disaster at this point to miss out on Qatar.
Columbus, St. Paul to host next USMNT WCQs
The USMNT will host El Salvador in Columbus, Ohio, and Honduras in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the next World Cup qualifying window.
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It’s unnecessary. Most of our starting players do not play in weather like that in Europe, either. Plus, any of our MLS players do not play in February anyway.Honduras playing in St Paul on Feb 2? Probably won't be too cold for them
I think so too. You can play in Austin again in Feb and it could be in the 40's at night....that will do the trick. Give St. Paul some spring and summer friendlies if need be.
Tyler Adams. Because without him our defensive midfield coverage and calmness on the ball is a disaster. He is the most important player on the team.
Ledezma's nightmare year: How PSV, USMNT hopeful returned from ACL tear
Ledezma had just made his first U.S. appearance and was breaking in at his club, PSV. Then an injury threatened it all. Here's how he made it back.
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USMNT's Dike using snub as 'fuel' for January return
Orlando City striker Daryl Dike told ESPN he is determined to be part of the USMNT squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers in January.
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Ledezma is someone a lot of folks are keeping an eye on because he has the type of technical ability and creativity that, if he can develop at the professional level, could blossom into a really valuable midfielder who offers a skill set that has traditionally been lacking in the USMNT. He looked very promising on the U-20 national team. PSV is a great place to be for a young player, so hopefully he can get really get back on the track of progress.
Traditionally the domestic friendly is held in January and is jocularly referred to by fans as "Camp Cupcake." But since this is in December, the funniest name I've seen applied to this year's version is "Camp Greggnog."
I'm not sure it's entirely about getting them to play in cold weather. Travel is a big factor especially with the 3 games at a time schedule for qualifiers.
USMNT has the away game at Canada - being played in Hamilton, near Toronto - as the middle game. Playing two games relatively close to there cuts down on long travel for the team. Conversely, players from Honduras and El Salvador have to travel even farther from Central America to get to Minnesota and Ohio. Why make it a shorter and easier trip for them?
Surely those are factors included in the decision-making, but my argument is that those very same advantages could be accomplished in other MLS stadium locations not terribly far from Hamilton, ON that are not also potential frozen tundra.
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