OK... I haven't spoken out here in a very long time, but as I sit here and watch Brazil ruin the US, one thing is standing out in my mind. You guessed it: I like cheeseburgers. No wait... Fire Bob Bradley! Good god, this man is a terrible coach.
I think the Confederations Cup is a great litmus test for where the teams stand, and what teams will potentially face one another in the World Cup. Guess who's failing that test? It's not Italy. Are our players outclassed if you break it down one on one? Sure. Are we supposed to even advance out of the group in this tournament? No, definitely not. But we should we go into this group stage riding high on confidence and appreciating the privilege of earning an invite to this tournament? Yes!
When it comes down to it, our players aren't giving enough. And the coach isn't getting anything from them. We've given up goals in the first 10 minutes 3 out of the last 4 games we've played. Awesome. The substitution changes he makes, when he makes them, are mind boggling. The stupid nepotism that occurs, allowing Beasley, Kljestan, and his son to continue to playing even when they are obviously not performing is hurting the team. I think there is a total lack of preparation for upcoming games, especially in hostile environments. Just look at the Costa Rica game if you don't believe me. They even practiced there an extra day!! Why did they come out acting like they didn't know how to make a simple pass. Oh it was the turf it was the turf. Guess what? The other team played on the same field, and they scored 3 goals. So much for that argument.
Yes, I understand that the U.S. is not going to win every game, and is especially not going to win against massive world powers like Italy and Brazil, but come on. Show a little heart. Could we have won the Italy game? Maybe. Probably not, but keep in mind we did have the lead going into halftime. Stupid decisions by the player, never nipped in the bud by the person who coaches them, caused a break down in the mid-field that led to all 3 goals from Italy. Nice control.
Let sidetrack myself a little and say can we please please please stop playing Michael Bradley ever again. He is terrible, runs through players, makes stupid runs and passes, doesn't hold anything down, and doesn't know how to communicate with any other player in mid-field with him. Don't believe me? Watch a game and see how many times he either runs into or is right in the way of another mid-fielder, especially when they need to defend. It's childish, and an U-15 team could do better. And I don't even mean the U-15 national team.
Fire Bradley and get a real coach please. Stop disgracing our nation and hire someone who can bring some respect to the beautiful game. Or, if nothing else, teach our players how to play something a little more beautiful. What we have obviously isn't working.
P.S. Second half just started. Conor Casey is in. Ug...
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