The U.S. Men’s National Team was firing on all cylinders in their final tune-up before the Copa America Centenario, and Alejandro Bedoya’s dynamic play in the midfield contributed greatly to the squad’s success.
Coming off of a fantastic season with Ligue 1 side Nantes, Bedoya has continued his success with the USMNT in the attack. The 29-year-old assisted on the team’s first two goals on the evening against Bolivia, earning the midfielder SBI USMNT Man of the Match honors.
Gyasi Zardes was the recipient of Bedoya’s first helper, when he ran onto a long ball over the top of the Bolivia backline. The U.S. doubled their lead in the 37th minute, when Bedoya centered a pass across the face of goal to center back John Brooks, who tapped in.
Bedoya’s performance earned him honors as SBI USMNT Man of the Match over Zardes, Christian Pulisic, John Brooks and Michael Bradley.
What did you think of Bedoya’s performance? Which player stood out to you against Bolivia?
Share your thoughts below.
Remember when everyone was making their starting lineups? Who had Besler and Orosco starting as outside backs, or Zardes starting, many left out Dempsey and Bedoya. I was similarly incorrect.
OTOH, I was right when I said JK will do something else.
Bedoya deserves it
Do you think it’s time we stop playing Oldmen Jones, Clint Drowsy and Kyle Olderman. Start the young players?
Haha – first time I’ve seen those names. Well done.
Jermaine Jones was excellent in this game, just as he was against Ecuador.
Patience youngsters. You have much to learn!
I’m fine with beckerman riding off into the sunset after the copa. Clint should transition to the aging striker sub role he fits perfectly (choosy with his effort). And jones should be that 65′ veteran sub to hold the results in a game or incite a spark in the midfield.
Zardes/Pulisic – jozy – wood/gyau
Nagbe – Bedoya
Bradley
FJ Brooks GC yedlin
2018 WC roster? lol
Only 4 players over 27; Bradley, FJ, bedoya, GC. All of whom are solid vets
Clint hopefully still available off the bench.
I agree about Dempsey and Beckerman. I don’t think Dempsey would ever accept the sub role which I think he could still help us in. Jermaine Jones is a monster. I see people saying he had a bad game last night and they are wrong. He was all over the field and made nice defensive stops. Good to see him back. We missed him last year during the Gold Cup.
At Midfield is what I meant. THat whole CB was a mess
This is the wrong thread as there is no daily running commentary I don’t believe, but Kamara just scored a hat trick for Columbus right now…. The other Kamara though. There’s something poetic in there…
And Kamara scored last night for DCU. Who would have thought, 4 goals on the weekend from Kamara, but none for Kai.
And Columbus is doing its best to pee away another three goal lead.
But add in the drama of Columbus’ first hat trick in 11 years….. (And what could have been kei’s first career hat trick a few weeks ago …) …. And his name is Kamara…. And higauin got the assist…. Meh Idk
Not sure what’s more surprising him having 3 goals or him not having 6.
I was hoping for Zardes, just to hear the screams, but I have no problem with Ale.
I voted for Guzan with the shutout…. 🙂
Ah, yes, we voices in the wilderness are vindicated. I believe I wrote something like, for those of us who watch him from week to week, we aren’t so quick to criticize because he plays well for the Galaxy. In short, don’t give up on Zardes too soon.
without being quick to judge… he still has no first touch. You can’t just shoot every time you touch the ball.
Where is zardes going to fit in with USMNT in a year or two, he had a good game tonight but with if they stay with a 4-3-3 Wood, pulisic, jozy, Morris, and people might not like this one but gyau is getting healthy and haji Wright is killing it in Germany not to mention Green, kieswetter, arriola, Rubin, and there is probably a few more that are out there. Good kid, not international level, sorry galaxy lovers
Don’t forget the baconator if he can get healthy again
Don’t forget the baconator if he can get healthy again
Out of sight out of mind.