The U.S. Men’s National Team is in do-or-die mode tonight, as the Americans take on Guatemala in a must-win World Cup qualifier at MAPFRE Stadium (7:25pm, ESPN2).
The U.S. will look to rebound from an ugly 2-0 loss in Guatemala last Friday, and will be hoping to continue an unbeaten run in Columbus. A win would significantly boost the Americans’ chances of reaching the Hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying.
Carlos Ruiz did make the trip for Guatemala, but is on the bench for Guatemala. He arrived in Columbus today after sorting out a legal issue in Guatemala.
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Man I wanted Pulisic to get that goal… But I’m happy jozy scored haha
U-23 lineup is out, Julian Green isn’t even on the bench. Anyone have some insight?
Better players in front of him?
Pretty disappointing if his development has really stunted that much.
Yeah, he sucks.
Ethan Finlay, that goal still counted in my heart and the heart of the country (Ohio)
Was that the first time I’ve heard an English commentator say “good football ‘ere…” about the USMNT play ? lol
Looks like a completely different team. Several players showing up tonight who were MIA last week
Did someone say Zusi is just there for the set pieces?
That’s why Zusi is here lol
the team from Guatemala is very bad, we did
not win in Guatemala because we did not
play well
Every guy with an english accent on ESPN is insufferable.
I swear if I hear one more comment about Bradley not being one of the best players on this team I’m going to lose my mind
Bradley me no likey. Mind. Officially. blown.
It will end in a draw LOL!!!!!!!!! Lucky for you no pescadito
Dempsey getting chippy lol…
Twellman is absolutely correct, yedlin looks miles more confident on the ball and in positioning. Always worked hard.
Agree. Guess the loan to LoL Sunderland has helped his development given how much defending they do.
That plus the fact he lost his job and had to fight back for it (coupled with billy jones’ decline) plus the constant higher level of training. I hope he becomes the American Dani Alves lol
Twellman is basically killing it these days. Best color commentator in the game (bar Ray Hudson, but that’s a different approach…..)
Mano de Dios…
Good job zardes! At least one person will give u credit for your good deeds
I can count his hood touches on one finger…. My middle
I liked his touch on his assist….
Yay!!!!
Perhaps another option would have been nagbe where Zusi is but Zusi out wide instead of zardes. But u think he called Zusi for his experience at his level and set pieces as he said.
Let’s do this!!!!!!!
I just don’t get why you don’t trust the players you have in camp – you called them in knowing you might need to play them in the qualifiers.
Sure but if you know you need “X” and player A fits that mold the why not call him up an start him.
Why not call him up? Bc his name is zusi
I saw on Redit that someone payed for a “FIRE KLINSMANN” banner to fly over today’s game. Anybody spot it?
Birnbuam and Zusi? oh no
Like the back line choices
Why not give Nagbe or Nguyen a run instead of Zusi?
Or how about both Nagbe and Nguyen in front of MB, who plays his best position sitting in front of the D line and looking up the length of the field, as the 3 midfielders? At least Beckerman is now in front of the D if MB is pushed up.
My thoughts exactly. Play Bradley as the CDM with Nagbe & Zusi in front of him (since Beckerman was the only other CDM brought into camp).
I would have loved to see a 3 man midfield of:
——Nagbe—————–Bradley——
——————Williams——————-
Speed, Grit, technical ability, and able to run all day closing down space. Too bad that JK didn’t call Danny up.
Zusi is a proven veteran. Nagbe is only recently gotten a chance with the Nats and he has been so-so. Birnbaum played well in his chance, but really who else are you going to try? Orozco and Gonzales were terrible in the last game.
I actually have no problem with Zusi, I think he’s quality and will do well tonight. I just don’t understand why he’s called these players in for qualifiers then if he’s still not comfortable enough to play them – these aren’t friendlies. Also have no issues with the start for Birnbaum.
Can’t argue with this starting lineup.
Yeah you can. Why not Ngyuen or Nagbe in the middle instead of a player that was just called in. Zardes is poor on the wing. Why even call in finlay if you have no intention of playing him in his natural position when all the other options are unavailable
According to Klinsmann in the pregame, Zusi is just there for the set pieces…
You can always argue with any lineup (that’s part of the fun of discussing the game) but this one did the job.