26 Jun 07
The USA beat 9 below average teams out of their last 10 wins and some fans seem to be getting ahead of themselves.
Personally I think they are still quite far from being a real world class team as they consistently fail to perform on a elite stage and should get trounced in the Copa America (if the South American teams field in their full strength squads).
Any thoughts to the otherwise?
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by EsotericDid you actually see any of the games?
The USA beat 9 below average teams out of their last 10 wins and some fans seem to be getting ahead of themselves.
Personally I think they are still quite far from being a real world class team as they consistently fail to perform on a elite stage and should get trounced in the Copa America (if the South American teams field in their full strength squads).
Any thoughts to the otherwise?
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by EsotericI couldn't agree more.
The USA beat 9 below average teams out of their last 10 wins and some fans seem to be getting ahead of themselves.
Personally I think they are still quite far from being a real world class team as they consistently fail to perform on a elite stage and should get trounced in the Copa America (if the South American teams field in their full strength squads).
Any thoughts to the otherwise?
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by EsotericThe same could be said about the English team, except they struggle against the mediocre opponents.
The USA beat 9 below average teams out of their last 10 wins and some fans seem to be getting ahead of themselves.
Personally I think they are still quite far from being a real world class team as they consistently fail to perform on a elite stage and should get trounced in the Copa America (if the South American teams field in their full strength squads).
Any thoughts to the otherwise?
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by Daemon SinThe stats show England are the 5th most successful team in World Cup history:
The same could be said about the English team, except they struggle against the mediocre opponents.
http://www.rdasilva.demon.co.uk/football/wc/wc_stat.html
So it's not true that we 'consistently fail to perform on the world stage'.
As for the US, they like a bit of Gold Cup action:
http://www.rdasilva.demon.co.uk/football/cng/cng_stat.html
but that's not a big competition. They need to improve in Copa America, though they are 160 games behind Argentina:
http://www.rdasilva.demon.co.uk/football/ca/ca_stat.html
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by ElleEffSeeelmao 🙂
That's off-topic. 😏
No, seriously speaking, I like a lot how England plays and I do
consider them one of the big Europeans and notable worldwide.
But I do think Esoteric is harsh when speaking about Concacaf...
yes, Trinidad and Barbados may not be world powers, but the U.S.
and specially Mexico are very good 2nd class contenders in the world.
That they are forced to play with other Concacaf teams is
independent of their good and consistent games, i.e. US v. Germany,
Mexico v. Argentina, etc.
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by DapabloGotta love the way Bradley has Team USA playing...I'll be rooting for them too.
I'm sure Copa America will be the best gauge of how good the team is. Cant go far wrong with Jonathen Spectre in your team though. I'll certainly be cheering the USA on.
The Gold Cup was tremendously exciting this year.
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by DapabloNot really. The USA is playing with a younger, more inexperienced squad than what they usually use. And why not? The stakes in Copa America aren't that high for the USA since they already won the Gold Cup. I believe Bradley is using Copa America as an opportunity to give his younger players experience in a very competitive tournament.
I'm sure Copa America will be the best gauge of how good the team is. Cant go far wrong with Jonathen Spectre in your team though. I'll certainly be cheering the USA on.