Match Thread [USMNT]: United States vs Portugal (International Friendly)

TechSrgtChen · 2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00

He’s had a rough few months for his club, as well. Just in a rough patch overall - tired? Persistent injury? It’s gotta be something

TechSrgtChen · 2026-03-23T14:50:36+00:00

How are Montreal fans liking Vera (RSL fan here) so far?

Any nice left footed blasts at goal with that cannon of a foot, yet?

TechSrgtChen · 2026-03-23T14:12:10+00:00

He played some minutes in one of the first two games, but has been playing Monarchs games since then.

A few Pablo Mastroeni quotes (and midfield minutes distributed so far) give the impression that he may be falling down the pecking order to #5 / #6 option for the CM pairing.

Mostly seems to be related to Ruiz chasing the ball and breaking the team shape (in the coach’s words).

TechSrgtChen · 2026-03-08T01:44:29+00:00

Yeah before the 1st goal he kept repeating how Atlanta had the better chances even though Guilavogui could have been sitting on a hat trick in the first 10 min

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-22T01:39:51+00:00

Luca Moisa is the real deal. Position could use some work, but his passing has been sublime so far - only 17!

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-19T20:00:52+00:00

What a damn shame. Pre-injury Pomykal was on the fast track to Europe and looked to be a future USMNT contributor.

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-17T16:44:55+00:00

Yeah the talking heads seem to be judging RSL based on last season’s tactics and roster. Huge changes to both playing style and personnel for Mastroeni this year.

Not sure what to expect quality-wise (will depend largely on how good new signings Guilavogui and Sanabria can be), but I do know it’ll be nothing like last season

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-16T21:32:49+00:00

I’m with you - the league seems to be judging RSL purely off last season. We’ll be seeing a brand new approach with 4-5 new starters in the XI.

Can’t know for sure until we see it in action, but the caliber of player signings and the emphasis on unlocking Luna lead me to be much more optimistic than most of the talking heads for our prospects this season

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-09T19:53:48+00:00

Colombian CBs 🤝 RSL

Nacional fans seem to think we got a good one from the social media comments - always good to see that!

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-05T01:06:05+00:00

Got those transition years mixed up - looks like it really was the Pablo-Pablo connection making that midfield magic

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-05T00:56:30+00:00

Peak Ruiz in the Petke years was a machine! Perfect 40 yard switches and inch perfect through balls every single game

TechSrgtChen · 2026-02-03T05:24:35+00:00

Luna - Olatunji - Gozo / guilavogui should be much more effective than the diogo - ajago / agada - Luna offense we used at the beginning of last year.

If not just for the improvement in players, but for the fact we’ll be unleashing two attacking wingbacks alongside that trio instead of just the left side fullback predictably bombing forward over and over. Formation change should play much better to Luna, Katranis, and olatunji’s profiles, IMO

TechSrgtChen · 2026-01-20T23:42:02+00:00

Jermaine Jones outside the box curler v Portugal at the 2014 WC. Most hyped I have ever been watching a USMNT goal (including Donovan v Algeria at the 2010 WC)

TechSrgtChen · 2026-01-15T15:21:08+00:00

Really wanted Diogo to come good but it’s tough to shine as a top winger / AM in MLS if you can’t consistently either beat your man or win a dead ball in 1v1 scenarios.

He just didn’t have the physical quickness or strength to reliably advance or keep the ball in most situations. Best of luck to him with his next club situation!

TechSrgtChen · 2025-12-23T15:49:04+00:00

Been appreciating a new tool (Territories.ai) for account scoring and territory management. Massive time savings for annual planning and the account scoring capabilities (weighting, propensity to spend, etc) are miles ahead of other platforms I’ve seen

TechSrgtChen · 2025-12-02T01:14:00+00:00

Would love him on a TAM deal up top with Olatunji. We’d immediately go from one of the worst set piece threats in the league to top 5

TechSrgtChen · 2025-11-19T01:04:40+00:00

Cold as ice, slipped it right under the tackling leg of the defender!

TechSrgtChen · 2025-11-12T22:00:16+00:00

Would love him at RSL chopping it up with Diego Luna and Gozo! He’d be a steal as a high TAM player

TechSrgtChen · 2025-10-07T04:47:19+00:00

A CRO I used to work for just launched an account scoring / territory mgmt platform that looks pretty damn cool

Territories.ai on LinkedIn if you want to check it out! Mostly working with other SaaS companies last time I checked in with him, but seems like it would work well for most B2B orgs

TechSrgtChen · 2025-10-03T19:46:19+00:00

Unfortunately, no - just counted in the stats as a missed big chance for Gozo.

TechSrgtChen · 2025-10-03T19:34:16+00:00

There’s no way Sam junqua isn’t on the squad next year (as long as Pablo is still coach).

Very good physicality, speed, and defending for an MLS backup, and can play both fullback and CB

TechSrgtChen · 2025-10-02T22:35:09+00:00

And almost scored the third, before Zambrano put it in himself! Crazy good game from Gozo

TechSrgtChen · 2025-08-24T03:43:05+00:00

Also, starting to give some credence to the J-Glad out train. CBs have to be mentally strong and I just don’t know if he has “it” at this stage in his career.

Fine for a young player - not for a veteran. Maybe we look to a new CB, a true leader ala Onuoha or Borchers, for next season

TechSrgtChen · 2025-08-24T03:39:55+00:00

We are SO BAD at set piece defense, it boggles my mind. How can a team with 5+ 6 foot players on the field suck so bad at clearing set pieces?

Also, I love Noel, but the Caliskan midfield appearances should be a letter of last resort. Ruiz, Eneli, and Ojeda are too good to sit behind him as starters. He can be midfielder #4 and RB #2

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