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U.S. Meets Jamaica At RFK Stadium In Most Important Match Since World Cup
The fanbase is down on Bradley and the Americans for more reasons than just the disappointing loss to Panama. A 4-0 slaying at the hands of World Cup champions Spain earlier this month left a bad taste in our collective mouth. The U.S. is shipping goals to its opposition at an abnormally alarming rate, and Bradley continues to call in the same old familiar faces (Robbie Rogers ,Freddy Adu ) while more promising and recently productive players (Brad Smith, Charlie Davies) rack up statistics in MLS. Bradley is on the hot seat once again.
All that could change though with two or three more victories. The first one will have to come on Sunday against a feisty Jamaican side that took seven points from its Group B counterparts. The Reggae Boyz feel right at home playing in the U.S., since most of their top players already call MLS their home. New York Red Bulls winger Dane Richards , San Jose Earthquakes forward Ryan Johnson , Sporting Kansas City defender Shavar Thomas , and Los Angeles Galaxygoalkeeper Donovan Ricketts are all important parts of the Jamaica roster, and all have made a difference in the Gold Cup this year.
With a win over Jamaica, the U.S. would advance to the Semifinal round and take on the winner of the Panama vs. El Salvador match, which is the second match of this Sunday’s double-header at RFK Stadium. For that win to happen though, the U.S. will need better performances all over the field. Clint Dempsey can’t waste his chances. Tim Ream and Clarence Goodson can’t allow soft goals. Donovan can’t disappear. These guys have all performed fantastically well for their club teams lately. Donovan is leading MLS in goals with eight and Dempsey just completed a dream season at Fulham, scoring 12 goals in 2010-11, which is the most ever by an American in the English Premier League.
This current U.S. National team reminds us nothing of the 2009 team that dropped three goals on Egypt, beat Spain 2-0, and was 20 minutes away from topping Brazil in the Confederations Cup Final. Even though many of the faces are the same, the players don’t have the same killer instinct as we saw back then. Maybe they can find it again though. The Americans have had their backs up against the wall before. This is nothing new to them. They may have to recapture some of that past magic to finish the Gold Cup on a high note
A victory over Jamaica won’t inspire quite the level of celebration that we experienced on June 23, 2010. Another miraculous finish from Donovan won’t guarantee Bradley’s job security for longer than a few more days. But it sure would be a nice start.
Let's Discuss!!!
Should Coach Bradley stay?
What about his assistants?
Who could replace him if he goes?
Are the players at fault?
How do you feel about the newbies? (Looks-wise............and abilities on the pitch)
Who are our best players atm?
Do we have a chance against Jamaica?
Is the absence of Andres Cantor to blame????
June 23, 2010.......never forget.
The voice of an angel
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U.S. Meets Jamaica At RFK Stadium In Most Important Match Since World Cup
The fanbase is down on Bradley and the Americans for more reasons than just the disappointing loss to Panama. A 4-0 slaying at the hands of World Cup champions Spain earlier this month left a bad taste in our collective mouth. The U.S. is shipping goals to its opposition at an abnormally alarming rate, and Bradley continues to call in the same old familiar faces (Robbie Rogers ,Freddy Adu ) while more promising and recently productive players (Brad Smith, Charlie Davies) rack up statistics in MLS. Bradley is on the hot seat once again.
All that could change though with two or three more victories. The first one will have to come on Sunday against a feisty Jamaican side that took seven points from its Group B counterparts. The Reggae Boyz feel right at home playing in the U.S., since most of their top players already call MLS their home. New York Red Bulls winger Dane Richards , San Jose Earthquakes forward Ryan Johnson , Sporting Kansas City defender Shavar Thomas , and Los Angeles Galaxygoalkeeper Donovan Ricketts are all important parts of the Jamaica roster, and all have made a difference in the Gold Cup this year.
With a win over Jamaica, the U.S. would advance to the Semifinal round and take on the winner of the Panama vs. El Salvador match, which is the second match of this Sunday’s double-header at RFK Stadium. For that win to happen though, the U.S. will need better performances all over the field. Clint Dempsey can’t waste his chances. Tim Ream and Clarence Goodson can’t allow soft goals. Donovan can’t disappear. These guys have all performed fantastically well for their club teams lately. Donovan is leading MLS in goals with eight and Dempsey just completed a dream season at Fulham, scoring 12 goals in 2010-11, which is the most ever by an American in the English Premier League.
This current U.S. National team reminds us nothing of the 2009 team that dropped three goals on Egypt, beat Spain 2-0, and was 20 minutes away from topping Brazil in the Confederations Cup Final. Even though many of the faces are the same, the players don’t have the same killer instinct as we saw back then. Maybe they can find it again though. The Americans have had their backs up against the wall before. This is nothing new to them. They may have to recapture some of that past magic to finish the Gold Cup on a high note
A victory over Jamaica won’t inspire quite the level of celebration that we experienced on June 23, 2010. Another miraculous finish from Donovan won’t guarantee Bradley’s job security for longer than a few more days. But it sure would be a nice start.
Let's Discuss!!!
Should Coach Bradley stay?
What about his assistants?
Who could replace him if he goes?
Are the players at fault?
How do you feel about the newbies? (Looks-wise............and abilities on the pitch)
Who are our best players atm?
Do we have a chance against Jamaica?
Is the absence of Andres Cantor to blame????
June 23, 2010.......never forget.
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