Thursday, September 3, 2009

U.S. Faces Two Must Win Games

If you think these next two World Cup Qualifiers facing the U.S. Men's National Team are not must wins, think again. The U.S. has dropped from the top of the group to treading water. A loss at home to El Salvador is unthinkable. A loss on the road September 9th at T&T while possible, better not happen. The USMNT needs to relieve pressure on themselves and keep it squarely on Mexico and Honduras. The last thing the US of A needs is to go to Costa Rica on Oct. 14 needing a win.

The time to step up is now. Heard that before? Maybe they will actually step up at the proper time and for 90 minutes each game. One can hope.

On a side note. I have read many quotes from USMNT players praising Bob Bradley for his preparedness and game plans. I have never argued he doesn't have a good plan to START games. I think Bob gets a failing grade on altering his game plan when events arise that DICTATE a meaningful and authorative change.
Haven't seen any players commenting on that.....

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