Confederations Cup Finals U.S -v- Brazil

how capable? i havent gotten to watch them play since last year. the Confed Cup seems to be a tale of two US Soccer squads. which one is us?

Meaningless games, plus games with Mexico on US soil, with notable exceptions - We're one of the hardest working teams on the planet. Could beat anyone, or at least give them a game.

World Cup - We implode like the Kingdome.
 
This team lacks creativity. Our players struggle to beat players 1 v 1 and until we can do that we will not have many chances per game. Another thing the US has to do is fix their shape. We play the ball over the top too much because our central mids don't get in the right position to receive the ball. International soccer has to be played through the wings. And a lot of the crosses that wings put in are a direct result of beating someone 1 v1 or getting a switch from the central backs or center mids. This is lacking with this team.
 
This team lacks creativity. Our players struggle to beat players 1 v 1 and until we can do that we will not have many chances per game.

I think the way our development system is might be the problem here. We drill fundamentals through the kids heads in the youth game, but any creativity is almost looked down upon in the youth game in the United States.

What happens is when our players play high school, or U-18 club soccer, they tend just to stick to the fundamentals. Now, this works against fellow Americans, but when they start to play international teams, they get schooled on a regular basis.

english vol raises another point, mainly with Jozy. He's got a horrible first touch. Seriously, that first goal he scored in the Spain game should have gotten award for most creative use of his ass to score a goal.
 
Overall a great tournament. Started out bad but ended up great. Hope this translates into better play next year.
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I've got a soccer question for you guys. Why in the heck do all soccer announcers refer to a country as a plural noun?
They'll say, "Brazil are playing well this half." Or, "The US are running out of gas."
I'm guessing that it's not a mistake since they all do it. I'm just wondering why they use "are" instead of "is".
I'm a soccer fan, and a radio announcer (formerly now) but I have no idea why they do this.
 
I've got a soccer question for you guys. Why in the heck do all soccer announcers refer to a country as a plural noun?
They'll say, "Brazil are playing well this half." Or, "The US are running out of gas."
I'm guessing that it's not a mistake since they all do it. I'm just wondering why they use "are" instead of "is".
I'm a soccer fan, and a radio announcer (formerly now) but I have no idea why they do this.

When they say 'Brazil are..' it's the equivalent of saying 'they(the players/team) are'
 
When they say 'Brazil are..' it's the equivalent of saying 'they(the players/team) are'

Could have something to do with vernacular. One of my best friends was from England and he would always say it in that same manner.

Could have started with the announcers or could have to do with the fact that most of the best announcers are from the UK... in my opinion at least.
 
I think the way our development system is might be the problem here. We drill fundamentals through the kids heads in the youth game, but any creativity is almost looked down upon in the youth game in the United States.

What happens is when our players play high school, or U-18 club soccer, they tend just to stick to the fundamentals. Now, this works against fellow Americans, but when they start to play international teams, they get schooled on a regular basis.
The youth development programs is probably the US's biggest problem. First off AYSO soccer is great up til the kids are about 7 years old. Most AYSO coaches believe in boot the ball over the top and let your best player run onto it. If anyone goes and watches high school soccer in the knoxville area you'll see this also. It works when playing teams with little skill but it won't work on a professional level. Most AYSO coaches grew up playing football or some other sport and have no clue how the game of soccer should be played. If kids stay in AYSO after the age of 7 or 8 they will so far behind fundamentally that they can't catch up. Club ball has to get bigger, and clubs with good coaches such as KFC, TNFC, etc are where talented players need to be.

Lack of creativity can come from a bunch of different sources. The biggest is probably confidence. Most players you see on youth fields are actually nervous every time the ball comes to them. Not all of course, and a lot of players do want the ball on their feet. Another reason could be the lack of growing up with a soccer ball at your feet. Most US kids grow up playing Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball or some combination of such. Almost every Brazilian kid grows up playing soccer every day.

I like the job Bradley has been doing. He's incorporated our younger talent into the mix and this will definitely help in the coming years. We need more players playing in Europe consistently. Another thing that will help is if the level of soccer in the MLS improves. US is on the right track, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
 
Could have something to do with vernacular. One of my best friends was from England and he would always say it in that same manner.

Could have started with the announcers or could have to do with the fact that most of the best announcers are from the UK... in my opinion at least.

Yes, but to me, to conclude that it should be 'Brazil is..' indicates that the cumulative whole of Brazil is winning. In the context of a game, I think it should be referring the cumulative whole of the team/roster. I really didn't pay much attention in English class, but that's the way I see it and the way I write - and I could very well be wrong.
 
They do it for US teams too. It really is something having to do with soccer, but I don't get that. How can one specific sport require it's own form of grammar?
When referring to the Columbus Crew, they'll say, "Columbus ARE going to have a tough year." But if we were talking about football (or anything else), you'd say, "Tennessee IS going to have a tough year."
 
I think the way our development system is might be the problem here. We drill fundamentals through the kids heads in the youth game, but any creativity is almost looked down upon in the youth game in the United States.

What happens is when our players play high school, or U-18 club soccer, they tend just to stick to the fundamentals. Now, this works against fellow Americans, but when they start to play international teams, they get schooled on a regular basis.

not really true (unless it has changed since I was playing). And even if it was true does it even matter? Watch the Germans play and tell me they are 1/10th as creative with the ball as Brazil (or any other S American team).
 

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