the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

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Agudelo was the only bright spot last night. If Davies gets back to form, Jozy needs to be dropped to the bench, he was dreadful.

Was Edu even on the pitch? The starting lineup said so but I didnt see him for 90 minutes.

Bob, its about time you see your son for what he really is, a mediocre and underpaced defensive midfielder.

Why did Spector get the start exactly? The kid looked like he was running in slow motion for the entire first half.

Defense in general, lacks any kind of speed, I seen Bornstein on the bench, he would have been a better option than Bocanegras old ass. Chandler was the only bright spot, Lichaj would have even been welcome. We need more depth at CB, while I love Gooch in the air, agility and stamina are his downfalls and it showed last night when Messi was carving him up left and right. And while i'm not a huge fan of Demerit, he saved our asses on more than one occasion last night with some last second tackles.

Dempsey held the ball up OK, but still looks like a sloth jogging up and down the pitch.

Lando tried to show some attacking intent but had no space to work with much of the match.

Overall, we need help. Bob Bradley made wise substitutions at the half, but we ended up playing the same way we always do against big sides, bunker down in defense and hope to score on the counter or a set piece. We need to play attacking football. A midfield with Landon in the center, Torres on the left, Jones on the right (he had an off night, usually much better), with Agudelo at left wing, Davies on the right with possibly Buddle or that Canadian kid as the striker (Jozy isnt cutting it anymore), we have the players for it, so why not experiment while we have these friendlies gearing up for the gold cup?