We had the Nations League finals a few weeks ago so the A-teams played there (the final was a USA-Can game with the USA winning)
US Men's National Team Discussion
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We had the Nations League finals a few weeks ago so the A-teams played there (the final was a USA-Can game with the USA winning)
That's right. That's what I meant in my post - how come Mexico (who were in the Nations League SF) have been able to pick strong squads for both, while Canada and US have gone with weaker squads here?
Was it just by choice, or are the European sides not prepared / obligated to release players for both? And, if so, how come Mexico have gone strong for both - are their key players domestically based rather than spread across European sides?
Mexico brought some of their normal euro guys:
Montes: Espanyol
Sanchex and Alvarez: Ajax
Gimenez: Feyenoord
plus, a large % of their core is Mexico based, so they are there as well. It's a much stronger team than the US or Canada brought.
Edit: For the US, Turner is the only guy, likely with Miles Robinson, who would make a 23 man roster for the US.
"warning shot fired" - I had to laugh at the commentary. It took until OT to get off a warning shot. Bet you're quaking in your boots @WI_Red
CONCACAF refs 
Yeah, that's what I figured. So it looks like they're 'benefitting' here for having a bit of a weaker generation of players who haven't been snapped up by European clubs like there previous few generations - and like USA and Canada's current group.
Which has allowed them to play their A team in both tournaments - and while that A squad isn't strong enough to beat USA's current A squad, it should be able to beat USA or Canada's B team.
my boots are now filled with piss
This shuffleberger guy is decent.
It is actually something that I have had discussion about with my Mexican friends. They feel the problem is that their guys feel comfortable in Liga MX and do not want to leave, which is hurting the national team.
What is with the mullet-bro look? Is this a new trend I should expect up north?
I will go to my default response: "As an American I apologize for whatever stupid bullshit you just saw on your TV."
Yeah, good point. I seem to remember that being discussed years ago with some previous generations. But then there's been a decade or two when plenty of Mexican players have been moving to Europe. That seems to have slowed down for this generation - whether it's to do with them being more happy to stay, or not being as good and so not getting the stronger European clubs making the sam kind of offers for them I don't know.
On one hand, if we lose I do not need o worry about cutting a business dinner short on Wed for the semifinal and will likely close a really important deal. On the other hand, we beat Canada in a meaningless tournament. I am torn.
Oh boy!!
Beating our Men's team is....an achievement?
L O L
This poster knows his stuff
I have a problem.
Canada. 2 shots on goal, 2 goals. Efficient.
I know Busio has been in and around the squad for a while, but I've never seen as much of him until this tournament. He reminds me of Fred so far - busy player, gets forward well and gets himself into some good positions, but never seems to have much conviction / belief when it comes to shooting at goal.
Fred is Modric compared to Busio.
Ferreira is a moron for not taking the professional foul there. He avoided tripping him.
If Roldan is the answer, the question must be: "Who could we sub in who would be guaranteed to not help us win?"
Oh, yeah, didn't mean at the same level. Just meant what type of CM he is. Fred is obviously a better version of that type.
Oh, I know. I am just salty because I have a 5 am call with Germany in the morning and I am still up because of these feckers.
Oh, yeah, didn't mean at the same level. Just meant what type of CM he is. Fred is obviously a better version of that type.
Oh myyyyy
L.O.L I am going to get another beer. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Canada scores again!!!
Ahhh brutal
@Dr. Dwayne I need more Canadians in here
Cade Cowell is what would happen if god created the ultimate football player but forgot to program his brain with how to play football.
Or how to style his hair
Also, why are Canadians infiltrating our patriotic and totally freedom loving thread. Go to your commie thread you commie communist commies.
It took Canada until overtime to make a game of it.
I'll call my doctor in the morning to get it checked out (and not worry about going bankrupt).
I’m a little worried about how good Canada’s GK has been.
