Futbol Talk

[panda]

Steffen so so so bad.

[JWags85]

Steffen so so so bad.

Almost like not getting regular run and reps and then being thrown into a high pressure game against a very good, offensively potent team is a recipe for failure.

Make no mistake, he was bad.  But thats a rough position to be in

[panda]

Almost like not getting regular run and reps and then being thrown into a high pressure game against a very good, offensively potent team is a recipe for failure.

Make no mistake, he was bad.  But thats a rough position to be in

Agreed but still bad - and not good for WC prospects. He needs a loan move in a bad way next season. He looked really bad in the last qualifying window too.

[JWags85]

Agreed but still bad - and not good for WC prospects. He needs a loan move in a bad way next season. He looked really bad in the last qualifying window too.

Yea for sure.  Whoever the #1 is needs to be playing regularly.  Its my concern for Turner too.  Arsenal is a great opportunity but not if he's going to be second choice and play sparingly.

[panda]

Yea for sure.  Whoever the #1 is needs to be playing regularly.  Its my concern for Turner too.  Arsenal is a great opportunity but not if he's going to be second choice and play sparingly.

Yep - Why I didn't love the either of the moves for them. I don't see City bending over backwards to find Steffen a move either.

Arsenal may be more accommodating given their depth at the spot.

[JWags85]

Yep - Why I didn't love the either of the moves for them. I don't see City bending over backwards to find Steffen a move either.

Arsenal may be more accommodating given their depth at the spot.

Yea, they have a stud in Ederson and they have their old, wily English 3rd keeper.  They have no need or want to move Steffan.  Its just a crap situation for him, considering he's too old for them to wanna loan again.

Assuming Arsenal is moving Leno back to the Bundesliga, Turner will get a shot with Ramsdale I'd think, to the tune of 20ish apps a season, barring injury.  As opposed to Pep who will play Ederson till his hands fall off each season

[brewcity77]

Almost like not getting regular run and reps and then being thrown into a high pressure game against a very good, offensively potent team is a recipe for failure.

Make no mistake, he was bad.  But thats a rough position to be in

Reps or not, he's a poor shot stopper and isn't great playing with the ball at his feet, which is supposed to be his strength. Berhalter seems to forget that the job of the goal keeper is to keep balls out of the goal, however, so I expect Steffen to remain his number 1.

On the personal front...I love Tom McIntyre. He grew up a Reading fan, went to the Reading Academy, and even rushed the pitch from the stands when Reading was promoted in 2012. Now he plays for the Royals.

On Friday, Reading went ahead 1-0 at promotion challengers Sheffield as Reading tries to fight off relegation only to concede what looked like a sure drawing goal in the 88th minute. Tom McIntyre scored in added time to seal the 2-1 win. On Monday, Reading again took a 1-0 lead, this time over Swansea, only to get battered into a 4-1 hole. They chipped away and cut the lead to 4-3 going into added time. Again, McIntyre came up big, scoring the game-tying goal, relegating Derby in the process, and all but assuring Reading won't be relegated (7 points ahead with 3 to play).

After the Swansea match, he went over to the stands he used to sit in and led the fans in song. What a legend.

[JWags85]

Just heard during Liverpool's absolute thumping of United...

Fulham have secured promotion.  In doing so, Fulham and Norwich have swapped promotion and relegation for a 5th straight season.  Kind of hilarious

[BM1090]

Just heard during Liverpool's absolute thumping of United...

Fulham have secured promotion.  In doing so, Fulham and Norwich have swapped promotion and relegation for a 5th straight season.  Kind of hilarious

I really want to believe it will be different this time under Silva. Fulham hasn't dominated the Championship like this in past promotion seasons. But I'm firmly in wait and see mode.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I really want to believe it will be different this time under Silva. Fulham hasn't dominated the Championship like this in past promotion seasons. But I'm firmly in wait and see mode.

Yea, I love Fulham but Mitro just disappears against Premier League competition.

The new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage should be done before the 2022-23 season, which should help the home atmosphere unlike when it was a dead zone last time around.

Craven Cottage is definitely one of my favorite grounds that I’ve been to.

[jesmu84]

Can't count on Chelsea for anything

[JWags85]

I never had a ton of respect for Lampard to begin with, but what a joke he is.  I get Everton is fighting for relegation, but I haven't seen a more trash, cynical gameplan in quite awhile.  Pickford started trying to time waste at the 10 min mark.  Everton were hacking and diving everywhere.  It was just awful.  Anthony Gordon is really talented but he will never amount to anything if he refuses to stay on his feet.  I would say I was shocked Richarlison didn't get a red, but the officiating was spotty all match.

Liverpool is keeping pace.  Gonna be brutal if they fall short by a single point AGAIN

[brewcity77]

Saw a classic click-bait debate on Twitter recently after Pulisic's winning goal this weekend asking where he ranks among Americans in the Premier League. Of course, most were saying either 1 or 2 with Dempsey the other name, but I'm curious what people here think. Here are my thoughts:

Top tier: Clint Dempsey, Brad Friedel, Tim Howard

Second tier: Christian Pulisic, Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra, Kasey Keller, Brad Guzan

Third tier: Claudio Reyna, Roy Wegerle, Geoff Cameron, Marcus Hahnemann

I think Pulisic is close to breaking through to that top tier, but right now just doesn't have the longevity of those top three.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Saw a classic click-bait debate on Twitter recently after Pulisic's winning goal this weekend asking where he ranks among Americans in the Premier League. Of course, most were saying either 1 or 2 with Dempsey the other name, but I'm curious what people here think. Here are my thoughts:

Top tier: Clint Dempsey, Brad Friedel, Tim Howard

Second tier: Christian Pulisic, Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra, Kasey Keller

Third tier: Claudio Reyna, Roy Wegerle, Geoff Cameron, Marcus Hahnemann

I think Pulisic is close to breaking through to that top tier, but right now just doesn't have the longevity of those top three.

Would you put Guzan on the second tier?

[brewcity77]

Crap, yeah, I meant to put him on there and just forgot. Will edit. He's probably borderline second/third.

[JWags85]

Saw a classic click-bait debate on Twitter recently after Pulisic's winning goal this weekend asking where he ranks among Americans in the Premier League. Of course, most were saying either 1 or 2 with Dempsey the other name, but I'm curious what people here think. Here are my thoughts:

Top tier: Clint Dempsey, Brad Friedel, Tim Howard

Second tier: Christian Pulisic, Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra, Kasey Keller, Brad Guzan

Third tier: Claudio Reyna, Roy Wegerle, Geoff Cameron, Marcus Hahnemann

I think Pulisic is close to breaking through to that top tier, but right now just doesn't have the longevity of those top three.

I can buy the longevity angle.  But the difference for me, that would already have Pulisic nudging into the top tier, is the caliber of club he's on.  I love Deuce and he was so fun to watch at Fulham, but he was on a middle table club at best.  Pulisic has been showing out for a club that's contending and winning serious silverware.  He's ahead of Dempsey in terms of goal scoring in their first few seasons in the EPL, plus he's adding goals in the CL.  All while battling some injuries and struggling to stay in Tuchel's mercurial good graces.  He keeps it up another season or 2, debate over.

I do think keepers and outfield players are apples to oranges in this debate, only cause there was a light to medium prejudice against Americans related to their quality, IMO, that didn't extend to keepers.

[Its DJOver]

Well, at least one side of Madrid can play an entertaining game.  They were lucky not to ship in more, and neither team defended well, but man, that was as entertaining of a game as you'll ever see.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Cool article on Forward Madison's kits:

https://theonlinerule.com/forward-madison-football-kits-grow-brand-community/

[Hards Alumni]

Cool article on Forward Madison's kits:

https://theonlinerule.com/forward-madison-football-kits-grow-brand-community/

I have one from a couple of years ago, and I love the designs they use.  Hopefully can make it to a match this year.

[JWags85]

I love side-eying anything Madison, but everything around the branding and marketing of Forward Madison.  The kits are gorgeous in every form.  Ive seen IG sponsored ads for a British soccer kit podcast and they were talking about Forward Madison, which is pretty remarkable.

[noblewarrior]

The race for regulation and Europe are gonna be fun to watch in the PL... Everton on the brink! 

[MUfan12]

This semifinal is nuts. City up 1-0, 5-3 on aggregate. Madrid score in the 90th and 91st minute, then get a penalty in extra time. As it stands they're on to Paris.

[Its DJOver]

Miles Robinson with a torn Achilles.  CB is an area that we have decent depth, but he was still one of the better options and pretty much a lock for the WC roster.

[JWags85]

Miles Robinson with a torn Achilles.  CB is an area that we have decent depth, but he was still one of the better options and pretty much a lock for the WC roster.

This is why USMNT regulars shouldnt play in MLS

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Miles Robinson with a torn Achilles.  CB is an area that we have decent depth, but he was still one of the better options and pretty much a lock for the WC roster.

He was most likely a first choice at CB along with Zimmerman.  But I think Richards can step up.  Hopefully Aaron Long can return to form.  And like you said, there is some depth there.