Recently, TSG had the opportunity to email some questions to Stu Holden. One question we asked him is, “How did you develop such a good first touch on the ball and ability in possession?” While we await that answer and others from The Kilted One, let’s delve into just why Bob Bradley needs to find [...]
Posts Tagged ‘USMNT’
31 Jul
Kenny Cooper to…Bundesliga 2
News out of Dallas this morning is that USMNT member and South Africa ’10 hopeful, Kenny Cooper is headed to 1860 Munich of the Bundesliga 2. My brother refers to Cooper as “my boy,” but the reality is that I just like that he is a true striker. And Mark, everyone knows that Benny Feilhaber…well [...]
31 Jul
Not speculating: You choose Spector (63%)
With 135 out of a possible 212 votes, you vote for John Spector to be your starting right back for the USMNT right now. TSG thought the victory would be a bit of landslide for Spector after his strong showing in the Confederation’s Cup, including his cross to Clint Dempsey that got the U.S. started [...]
29 Jul
Go For the Gold (Cup)…Sometimes
Looking back at my post after the Haiti draw, I realized that I was only half right in my criticism of the contest. I am still not fond of the seeming lack of focus going into and during the contest. However, some of the criticism was misplaced at that time as I didn’t really agree [...]
27 Jul
As Predicted, ESPN.com Misses The Mark
While Ives Garcalep (www.soccerbyives.net) filed a fair game report on the U.S. meltdown against Mexico, the same cannot be said for ESPN soccer editor Jen Chang. While I generally feel that Chang’s commentary is right on (calling out BB’s strategy of two defensive midfielders, arguing for overseas players over MLS players), his commentary on yesterday’s [...]
26 Jul
Did I Just Watch Wedding Crashers?…….. Mexico 5, USA 0
Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion! I loved the first half of the movie Wedding Crashers. It was a comedic tour de force with quotable lines and great banter between the characters. Sixty minutes in you thought you were watching a potentially epic comedy. But then the movie took a drastic turn for [...]
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