The Dreaded Backwash News
du Nord, March 29, 2007
Allen Hopkins at Soccernet says midfielder Clint Mathis has been shipped by Colorado to the Red Bulls. (details to follow)USA 0-0 Guatemala - last night:-The du Nord Three Stars Of The Game:3. Frank Simek - a very nice debut and showed that attacking desire needed by great outside backs.2. Justin Mapp - ran his ass off on the left side, cut inside when he needed too and always made the other team nervous, plus his defense was better than I have ever seen it.1. Guatemala defense - totally stuffed the USA offense with their tight marking and closed lanes.-Others in the running for the third spot: Jimmy Conrad & Michael BradleyIt was bound to happen sooner or later.... yes, the match was a clinker. It was set up perfectly for a let down. The USA played the same opponent on the same pitch a year ago and easily won 4-0. Then the coach sends 4 top players back to their clubs and brings in several inexperienced players. Overconfidence, plus revenge from the opponent, plus inexperience = unflattering results. No sur
People mentioned
- Adam Cristman
- Álvaro Saborío
- Brad Guzan
- Brian Carroll
- Brian West
- Carlos Ruíz
- Clint Mathis
- DaMarcus Beasley
- Diego Maradona
- Fernando Morientes
- Frank Simek
- Frank Yallop
- Freddy Adu
- Gabriel Ferrari
- Jared Borgetti
- Jimmy Conrad
- Joselito Vaca
- Justin Mapp
- Kasey Keller
- Kenny Cooper
- Kyle Beckerman
- Landon Donovan
- Michael Bradley
- Omar Bravo
- Paul Stalteri
- Rafa Márquez
- Reinaldo Navia
- Steve Cherundolo
- Taylor Twellman
- Willis Forko