USMNT v. Turkiye Precition

[WildBill]

As we head into the final Group D match against Turkiye, I think it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind.

The United States has already secured advancement and is in an excellent position heading into the knockout rounds. With several key players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic's status still uncertain, I wouldn't be surprised to see Mauricio Pochettino rotate the squad and give some younger players valuable World Cup minutes.

Turkiye has already been eliminated, but that can make a team dangerous. They have nothing to lose and will be playing for pride. I expect an open, competitive match with plenty of opportunities for both sides.

My prediction: USA 1-1 Turkiye.

Would I like another victory? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see our key players healthy, rested, and available for the Round of 32 than risk suspensions or injuries in a match that won't change our tournament path.

The depth of this U.S. squad has impressed me throughout the tournament. This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show they belong on the biggest stage in the world.

On to the knockout rounds.

[Rosthol]

Let’s say 2-1 USA.

[todd-parker]

Whelp...3-2 loss to Turkey-eh. I know in the grand scheme of things that this match was basically a friendly and that the US played their B-team but you still shouldn't lose this game and by conceding a goal on the last play of the game, too.

Hopefully this bad mojo doesn't carry over to the next game. The Bosnians in town should be a sight.

The Real World Cup starts now.

[BrummerStealsHome]

I don't like playing the B-team, with the notion this was a meaningless match. There are no meaningless matches at the World Cup. Full stop.

Than with a minute or so remaining in injury time, they dorked around with the ball instead of moving it up the pitch for a scoring opportunity. What happens when you dork around with the ball against a hungry opponent? The hungry opponent gets the ball and creates a scoring opportunity.

Hacks me off.

[Rosthol]

Agreed. It was not a meaningless match.

If you remember four years ago the USMNT were over run by the Dutch.

The starters were exhausted.

We shall see how that works out.

[winonsports]

I don't like playing the B-team, with the notion this was a meaningless match. There are no meaningless matches at the World Cup. Full stop.

Than with a minute or so remaining in injury time, they dorked around with the ball instead of moving it up the pitch for a scoring opportunity. What happens when you dork around with the ball against a hungry opponent? The hungry opponent gets the ball and creates a scoring opportunity.

Hacks me off.

Then you will be happy to know it wasn't meaningless.

The USA found out a lot about their team last night. They found out about their depth. The B team wasn't great, but the coach can now make better decisions on subs based on what he saw last night

The team should be better because of this game.

[Rosthol]

They did find out about the team last night and the starters got some rest.

[BrummerStealsHome]

They did find out about the team last night and the starters got some rest.

If they are "finding out about the team" during the last game of World Cup group play that is not a good thing.

[winonsports]

If they are "finding out about the team" during the last game of World Cup group play that is not a good thing.

This game wasn't an awakening.

It was a confirmation.

[Rosthol]

They did find out about the team last night and the starters got some rest.

If they are "finding out about the team" during the last game of World Cup group play that is not a good thing.

It is difficult to recreate a World Cup game environment.

Winning the first two games and winning the group with one game remaining gave Pochettino the opportunity to see how those players would react.

It also gave the starters some rest.

It was a good test for the substitutes. Some passed. I am looking at you Sebastian Berhalter. Some didn’t. Looking at you Brenda Aarrondon.

Going into the knockouts we know who can and cany

[winonsports]

As we head into the final Group D match against Turkiye, I think it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind.

The United States has already secured advancement and is in an excellent position heading into the knockout rounds. With several key players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic's status still uncertain, I wouldn't be surprised to see Mauricio Pochettino rotate the squad and give some younger players valuable World Cup minutes.

Turkiye has already been eliminated, but that can make a team dangerous. They have nothing to lose and will be playing for pride. I expect an open, competitive match with plenty of opportunities for both sides.

My prediction: USA 1-1 Turkiye.

Would I like another victory? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see our key players healthy, rested, and available for the Round of 32 than risk suspensions or injuries in a match that won't change our tournament path.

The depth of this U.S. squad has impressed me throughout the tournament. This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show they belong on the biggest stage in the world.

On to the knockout rounds.

Good call. It should have been 2-2 with our B team against world #22

[Rosthol]

Hopefully the starters are well rested and ready to go!

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

As we head into the final Group D match against Turkiye, I think it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind.

The United States has already secured advancement and is in an excellent position heading into the knockout rounds. With several key players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic's status still uncertain, I wouldn't be surprised to see Mauricio Pochettino rotate the squad and give some younger players valuable World Cup minutes.

Turkiye has already been eliminated, but that can make a team dangerous. They have nothing to lose and will be playing for pride. I expect an open, competitive match with plenty of opportunities for both sides.

My prediction: USA 1-1 Turkiye.

Would I like another victory? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see our key players healthy, rested, and available for the Round of 32 than risk suspensions or injuries in a match that won't change our tournament path.

The depth of this U.S. squad has impressed me throughout the tournament. This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show they belong on the biggest stage in the world.

On to the knockout rounds.

Good call. It should have been 2-2 with our B team against world #22

Umm the Turks subbed out 7 players themselves including Calhanoglu. Pulisic and Mckennie are B teamers ?? Lol.

[winonsports]

As we head into the final Group D match against Turkiye, I think it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind.

The United States has already secured advancement and is in an excellent position heading into the knockout rounds. With several key players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic's status still uncertain, I wouldn't be surprised to see Mauricio Pochettino rotate the squad and give some younger players valuable World Cup minutes.

Turkiye has already been eliminated, but that can make a team dangerous. They have nothing to lose and will be playing for pride. I expect an open, competitive match with plenty of opportunities for both sides.

My prediction: USA 1-1 Turkiye.

Would I like another victory? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see our key players healthy, rested, and available for the Round of 32 than risk suspensions or injuries in a match that won't change our tournament path.

The depth of this U.S. squad has impressed me throughout the tournament. This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show they belong on the biggest stage in the world.

On to the knockout rounds.

Good call. It should have been 2-2 with our B team against world #22

Umm the Turks subbed out 7 players themselves including Calhanoglu. Pulisic and Mckennie are B teamers ?? Lol.

Then the Turks were cheating, or for some reason the refs ignored the five substitutes rule.

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

As we head into the final Group D match against Turkiye, I think it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind.

The United States has already secured advancement and is in an excellent position heading into the knockout rounds. With several key players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic's status still uncertain, I wouldn't be surprised to see Mauricio Pochettino rotate the squad and give some younger players valuable World Cup minutes.

Turkiye has already been eliminated, but that can make a team dangerous. They have nothing to lose and will be playing for pride. I expect an open, competitive match with plenty of opportunities for both sides.

My prediction: USA 1-1 Turkiye.

Would I like another victory? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see our key players healthy, rested, and available for the Round of 32 than risk suspensions or injuries in a match that won't change our tournament path.

The depth of this U.S. squad has impressed me throughout the tournament. This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show they belong on the biggest stage in the world.

On to the knockout rounds.

Good call. It should have been 2-2 with our B team against world #22

Umm the Turks subbed out 7 players themselves including Calhanoglu. Pulisic and Mckennie are B teamers ?? Lol.

Then the Turks were cheating, or for some reason the refs ignored the five substitutes rule.

They subbed out 7 players from their usual starting team. Lol. But you know that already. On second thought you most likely do not. Lol again.

[winonsports]

As we head into the final Group D match against Turkiye, I think it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind.

The United States has already secured advancement and is in an excellent position heading into the knockout rounds. With several key players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic's status still uncertain, I wouldn't be surprised to see Mauricio Pochettino rotate the squad and give some younger players valuable World Cup minutes.

Turkiye has already been eliminated, but that can make a team dangerous. They have nothing to lose and will be playing for pride. I expect an open, competitive match with plenty of opportunities for both sides.

My prediction: USA 1-1 Turkiye.

Would I like another victory? Absolutely. But I'd much rather see our key players healthy, rested, and available for the Round of 32 than risk suspensions or injuries in a match that won't change our tournament path.

The depth of this U.S. squad has impressed me throughout the tournament. This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show they belong on the biggest stage in the world.

On to the knockout rounds.

Good call. It should have been 2-2 with our B team against world #22

Umm the Turks subbed out 7 players themselves including Calhanoglu. Pulisic and Mckennie are B teamers ?? Lol.

Then the Turks were cheating, or for some reason the refs ignored the five substitutes rule.

They subbed out 7 players from their usual starting team. Lol. But you know that already. On second thought you most likely do not. Lol again.

It's not my fault you used the wrong verb. Subbed is during the game