This episode is the first (of many) that will be reviewing and critiquing the performances of the U.S. Men’s and Youth National Teams.
In this first episode, Joey Cascio joins me to discuss the U.S. U17’s loss to Senegal in the first group stage game of the 2019 World Cup in Brazil.
Specifically, we talk about:
- The crime being committed by playing Kobe Hernandez-Foster at center back
- Why we shouldn’t abandon possession soccer and building out of the back (even if media members are suggesting otherwise)
- Gio Reyna making the biggest mistake of the game that could have put a nail in the coffin
We plan on releasing more episodes like this in the future but, of course, we’d love if you provided your opinions as well. So hit us up in the comment section or find us on Twitter: @thatcroatianguy / @cascio_fg
Let us know your thoughts about the games and we’ll be sure to tackle any important or interesting topics that come up.
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I am just a parent but love your podcast and information. I saw the stills on your twitter feed and then I watched Brazil vs New Zealand. The winger in the right for Brazil played the ball across for the striker running in the box and goal. Nobody wants to admit that we don’t have the system or players who can play this way. This is the reason I took my son out the MLS academy after his second year and moved him to Spain. Keep doing what you do.
john – love the topic and the format. needs to be discussed. you talked a lot about the lack of attack from the outside backs. armour is an incredibly gifted athlete (i know, don’t beat up on me for bringing that up), but do you think that lack of threatening outside attack is in the coaching? i.e. that’s not what they are told/instructed/coached to do? not the us style of play? or do you think those outside back players just don’t have it? would you switch armour and kobe? guess i’m looking for more than just critiques (anyone can do that), but what changes you would make were you wicky? thanks for what you do.