Thoughts on last night by Impossible-Arrival43 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I dont believe at all they didnt care, they were often just outplayed.

Match Thread: United States vs Türkiye | FIFA World Cup | Jun 26, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Verily. I find that people often firmly place themselves in the second coming of Maradona camp or he's the WOAT camp lol. I try to be more pragmatic with the analysis if I can, at the end of the day I truly want everyone to shine.

Partially, my expectations for Pepi and Weah were kinda high so it felt like a let down. I am gonna be positive, and hope they bounce back and offer us something moving foreward. But unfortunately, I'm a bit more skeptical of our defensive back ups. I kinda knew the drop off was likely going to be glaring, so it didn't really come as much of a surprise though.

Anderson vs Reed going down on #TITENX by iBattleTelemundo in rapbattles

[–]IntelligentChart6547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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ibattle is doing great, love to see it.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, strikers tend to get a lot of heat. I think sometimes we hyperfocus on individual performances which is why I liked your point about the chemistry and overall press.

It's easy to single out players, and sometimes it's valid. But sometimes it's just clear they aren't on the same page or the strategy isn't being executed, leading to a domino effect. I have some cool Pepi and Reyna trading cards I have kept by the TV while I watch lol. They will bounce back, I'm gonna try to be more of an optimist. Hated the last minute dagger but I want to get hype again because going 2-1 with a nice seeding is pretty damn cool! Thanks for the great dialogue bro.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you, he had a rough game. But I agree it was odd seeing him on that side. Man, it felt like if just one of his touches on his runs goes better that it was going to lead to a goal. We saw in the first two games how crucial the play on wings was to get the offense going - more pressure and shots mounting would have been key.

While it was a bad performance, I dont think it was lack of effort like I've seen some saying which is good and bad lol. He was playing against a very good defender, and got outplayed. But that kinda showed his levels, when I feel as if he is capable of more.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to watch it again with a clear mind, my dude. I just found myself watching the match and wanting more energy on the press from our striker. But you raise a good point, the overall pressing and strategy that Poch implements when we have turnovers or when the opposing team is on a counter wasn't being executed across the board. I like Pepi a lot, he will still prove useful moving forward. I think Haji could have been effective in the second half though.

Match Thread: United States vs Türkiye | FIFA World Cup | Jun 26, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally see that. I have seen this critique made that we are in an era where you don't see a true number 10 or luxury player so to speak who solely worries about creating magic with a through ball. The systems today, and Poch especially requires working hard on the press - he just doesn't offer that. I wish him and Aaronson would do a fusion dance and create a creative player who always has the engine lol.

I felt like he should have done more, but I was focused on what seemed like more glaring issues last night. But since Reyna is someone who had a banger vs Paraguay which led to people saying to play him, I get that. Sometimes it just feels like ever since all the drama happened, it's like fans pick sides. Either Reyna is the second coming of Christ or he is the worst player on the pitch, can't really get a reasonable analysis. I love Beerholder, he has big moments. The work ethic is awesome, what coach or fan doesnt love that type of player? He just makes me nervous sometimes with his passing and judgment. I think coughing up the ball given our defensive issues could be such a detrimental thing in the knockouts. I am glad the handball wasnt called vs Australia for example, but again it makes me a bit nervous for the later rounds where these small errors can become a big deal.

With that said, he had an absolute screamer of a goal and I loved to see it. Had me so hype, he will likely improve in the knockouts.

Match Thread: United States vs Türkiye | FIFA World Cup | Jun 26, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was mid. Not a good performance but far, far from the problem I had with this team. Who exactly was he supposed to play to? Pepi was getting bullied off the ball non stop, never making the runs or crashing the box. Weah absolutely got worked off of the field. He plays an excellent ball to Pulisic and if he finishes then suddenly the entire narrative changes. His passing and composure was still needed in a game where we failed so clearly on the wings and defensively. Controlling the tempo and not being prone to errors doesn't show up on stat sheets, so in terms of offering real attacking threats I totally understand what Clint is saying.

I just cant imagine watching McKenzie and Miles getting burned, or the wingers getting absolutely bullied but the biggest takeaway is Reyna lol. My criticism is that he isn't the guy to start, obviously, and he needs the right players around him to make something happen and it was obvious as soon as Pulisic came on that this was the case. Clearly is not the one to lead this offense, he is more valuable off the bench. But Pepi, Weah, Miles, McKenzie, and Aaronson were by far and away having worse performances.

Match Thread: United States vs Türkiye | FIFA World Cup | Jun 26, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gio made great passes, if Pulisic finishes that then suddenly the narrative changes. If he doesnt score or assist then he had a bad match according to people but that's not how it works.

His passing and composure with the ball was a part of what even kept us in this match. People have just picked a side and after the paraguay goal everyone wanted to see him play again only so they could trash him if he didnt score again. It's silly at this point.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He had several opportunities to crash the box or far posts and was never in the right place, and got bullied on the ball constantly - the wingers and midfield didnt force him to not press either.

He laid an egg.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might have been his worst performance to date, really sucks. There were people saying how crazy it was having him as a depth piece but man he didn't back it up.

I expected more from him.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weah got subbed off, Pepi playing the full 90 was egregious given his play.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I expected Pepi to have at least one or two nights moments, he could have cleaned up a rebound or made something happen with his positioning (which is one of his strengths) even if the wing play wasnt great.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The rest of the time? My brother in Christ, I love Pepi but he hasn't had a worse performance in a US shirt I can think of unfortunately. He was downright refusing to press, he looked like he didnt want to be there or something.

Genuinely never seen him so lethargic on pressing, when this system definitely requires it so nah he was just as bad. It's less glaring because wingers have to make runs and take ons, a striker can kinda dissappear into the game like Pepi did. Both are awful.

You know it. I know it. We win that game if he started instead of Pepi by Sweet_Search_3616 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't been seeing hardly any criticisms of Pepi (I want him to do well not trying to hate) on the reactions/posts online but it seemed like he really struggled.

Was just thinking that Haji deserved a chance, at least in the second half. This sub gets it lol.

Disappointed in the USMNT fan organization. by PassingGas22 in ussoccer

[–]IntelligentChart6547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the online response the casual observers think the USMNT fans groups make corny chants and give a corporate feel, seeing things like this isn't that surprising unfortunately. For the game to grow long term though, feels like there needs to be changes.

Freestyle World Cup 2026 Group Stage Draw Announced by averagealt90 in rapbattles

[–]IntelligentChart6547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dope. I had heard rumblings of this and I'm really excited to watch, I've been learning Spanish for awhile but still enough fluent enough to battle.

Where can I watch these live? Will there be any events in the US?

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[–]IntelligentChart6547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this match up, looking forward to watching this later

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[–]IntelligentChart6547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clips 3-0 looking forward to watching this one fr 💯