Comments on: USA + Mexico + Gold Cup Final In GS = PRICELESS

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:53:34 +0000

Sorry for all of you. I don’t know why people are so entangled in this hate vs Mexico. Instead of talking about the strategic movements and the way the teams came out to play, you use excuses about using a B or even C team.
First of all, Mexico took probably 4 players that have the A team experience (Torrado, Magallon, Medina, and maybe even Pinto), the rest of the team was composed of players who were unfortunately “bench- warmers”. The problem with mexican soccer for the last five years, is that it has seen most of its talent go play in Europe, which is a great thing. Unfortunately, most of these players seek fame in Europe and lose the heart for the game, or at least, the heart to play for their national team. The team presented at this gold cup is refreshing, because these players are eager to succeed.
Second, I really commend the MLS and the strategy used by Bob Bradley. Your national team is very well organized that has patience as its greatest virtue. However, your team only looks to capitalize on mistakes, it usually doesn’t attack. The team always defends very well, and for long periods fo time lets other teams advance up to midfield. Then you try to capitalize from any mistake in mid-field.
This is why it is rare for the US team to comeback from a negative score. You have much to develop in terms of attacking and creating opportunities. Until then, this will be the US’s downfall.
Best regards and see you all on August 12th.

By: 505anthony

505anthony — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:23:36 +0000

I threw up a little in my mouth when that second goal went in. More embarassing than even that pasting RBNY got from Galaxy the other week. At least all the Mexico fans were loud and generally good company.

By: Phil M.

Phil M. — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:20:34 +0000

damn i got section 123 row 3 though

By: jen

jen — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:55:39 +0000

I’ll be in the DVRed, kids are in bed, husband is away playing poker, section.

Jealous of you Dave!!! Have a blast!

By: tOmmy wOng

tOmmy wOng — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:47:19 +0000

I will be in Foxboro seeing the two Milanese giants duke it out in a rousing pre-season friendly.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:32:54 +0000

I’ll be in the Houston section. Quick trivia: Who is the leading scorer on the US team? Seeing the MLS guys do well is bittersweet. It’s good to see but makes you wonder how long before they’re off to Europe.