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[MigratingOsprey]

A midweek check in

Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: McKennie, Tillman, and more - SBI Soccer

Juventus made it two wins out of two to begin its UEFA Champions League return, with Weston McKennie playing a key role in Wednesday's road victory.

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Reyna and injuries are frustrating - wanting to get into the squad, not being available for Pokal (league cup) matches against lower division teams or walk through European competing line their match against Celtic hurts.

That has been the path McKennie has rode the past 2 seasons - he doesn't care about what Juventus plans, he shows up in training, takes his opportunities as depth and puts himself into the lineup

Weah is in danger of falling out of the rotation as he deals with injuries.

Circling back to Pulisic, this has been the most refreshing thing with him - he's been able to play a full schedule of big minutes and the production rides with that.

There is a lot of negative talk about his performance with Chelsea, a lot of which is unfair - but it comes with injuries/availability. If you can't show up and consistently work with the top 11, you won't be in it.

From there you risk falling out of the sub pattern as well.

Hopefully he stays healthy and the many US players that seem to constantly struggle for health can find their footing

 

[Lorenzo]

A midweek check in

Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: McKennie, Tillman, and more - SBI Soccer

Juventus made it two wins out of two to begin its UEFA Champions League return, with Weston McKennie playing a key role in Wednesday's road victory.

sbisoccer.com

Reyna and injuries are frustrating - wanting to get into the squad, not being available for Pokal (league cup) matches against lower division teams or walk through European competing line their match against Celtic hurts.

That has been the path McKennie has rode the past 2 seasons - he doesn't care about what Juventus plans, he shows up in training, takes his opportunities as depth and puts himself into the lineup

Weah is in danger of falling out of the rotation as he deals with injuries.

Circling back to Pulisic, this has been the most refreshing thing with him - he's been able to play a full schedule of big minutes and the production rides with that.

There is a lot of negative talk about his performance with Chelsea, a lot of which is unfair - but it comes with injuries/availability. If you can't show up and consistently work with the top 11, you won't be in it.

From there you risk falling out of the sub pattern as well.

Hopefully he stays healthy and the many US players that seem to constantly struggle for health can find their footing

Chelsea were basically hoarding players. If your name wasn't mason mount, you were going to be in and out of the lineup even if you were healthy.

Tyler Adams and Reyna are both frustrating because they always seem to be injured. Another player that I love is Darryl Dike and his career has been derailed by serious injuries. it's part of the game I guess, and you hope not to have serious injuries.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

Yeah, I really enjoyed that young potential with Dike - just nothing but major injuries - rough for him

 

[Lorenzo]

USA beat Panama 2-0 last night in Austin. Musah finally gets a goal. I hope he features more under the new manager. Pulisic and a few other players have been released back to their clubs for load management. USA will be without them vs. Mexico in that friendly.

 

[cardpa]

I thought they looked pretty good last night. Seemed to move the ball quicker and they combined better.

 

[Lorenzo]

I thought they looked pretty good last night. Seemed to move the ball quicker and they combined better.

that's good to hear. I am very happy that we have Pochettino.

 

[Ronin]

Tim Howard: USA fans have ‘every right to be frustrated’ at Milan star Pulisic

USMNT legend Tim Howard says USA fans have ‘every right’ to be frustrated at Milan star Christian Pulisic, who was released by his national team before a 2-0 loss to Mexico.Pulisic returned to Ita...

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[Lorenzo]

Tim Howard: USA fans have ‘every right to be frustrated’ at Milan star Pulisic

USMNT legend Tim Howard says USA fans have ‘every right’ to be frustrated at Milan star Christian Pulisic, who was released by his national team before a 2-0 loss to Mexico.Pulisic returned to Ita...

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too bad Tim Howard can't still play GK. aside from that this is a non story. the last thing we want is Pulisic to be Landon Donovan 2.0

 

[Ronin]

Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'

Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as U.S. men's national team coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head coach and director of football. Berhalter, 51, was introduced in his twin roles on...

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[cardpa]

Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'

Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as U.S. men's national team coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head coach and director of football. Berhalter, 51, was introduced in his twin roles on...

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I feel bad for the Fire.

 

[Zeno]

too bad Tim Howard can't still play GK. aside from that this is a non story. the last thing we want is Pulisic to be Landon Donovan 2.0

What is wrong with being Landon Donovan? Donovan was the best USMNT player for years and produced consistently for the team when we needed it. I never understood why people got so butthurt he chose to play in MLS than overseas, it was his choice. Yet he still is tied for most goals in a US kit and has the most assists of any US player ever.

 

[Lorenzo]

What is wrong with being Landon Donovan? Donovan was the best USMNT player for years and produced consistently for the team when we needed it. I never understood why people got so butthurt he chose to play in MLS than overseas, it was his choice. Yet he still is tied for most goals in a US kit and has the most assists of any US player ever.

fair points. I didn't mean it to be a bad thing. what Landon did for USA Soccer is unparalleled. I more meant getting burned out.

 

[Lorenzo]

in minute 11 against Jamaica tonight I saw the USA play the ball out of the back in a way that spurs used to in the Pochettino days. love to see that. need that final ball though.