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scout_aussie said:
Will be writing some match reports on Aussies abroad ahead of the World Cup, because I feel that players are often discussed without people having watched them play much.

Are there any players you would like to see write-ups on in particular?
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Not players as such but players in leagues. the MLS seem to like our defenders and midfielders. The MLS spend big money on their Designated Player in the attacking sense. They have some spectacular goals. But the GK, defense and midfield in general seems below par - I say I've seen better defence at NSW NPL level. this seems to be born out with how easily our defenders and midfielders can adapt and shine there. These likely US squad players all play in the MLS in those positions. three are likely starters in Freese. Ream and Robinson


GKMatt FreeseNew York City FC
CBTim ReamCharlotte FC
DFAlex FreemanOrlando City SC
MFCristian RoldanSeattle Sounders
GKPatrick SchulteColumbus Crew
CBMiles RobinsonFC Cincinnati
DFMax ArfstenColumbus Crew


There weaknesses as per my US contacts are

Matt Freese Positioning errors under pressure; wrong-footed on shots/crosses; vulnerable to deceptive movements/penalties.

Tim Ream Slow to turn / declining agility (poor change-of-direction/quick pivots due to age); lacks burst to recover; exploitable with sharp feints/cuts or balls over the top.

Miles Robinson Clumsy clearances creating second chances; lingering post-injury mobility concerns (though recovery speed/agility largely regained).

They don't sound like elite players - though the US has some very good attackers playing OS.

Can you give a write up on out MLS defenders and midfielders and their adaption and maybe rate them alongside their US MLS counterparts.
 
patjennings said:
Not players as such but players in leagues. the NLS seem to like our defenders and midfielders. The MLS spend big money on their Designated Player in the attacking sense. They have some spectacular goals. But the GK, defense and midfield in general seems below par - I say I've seen better defence at NSW NPL level. this seems to be born out with how easily our defenders and midfielders can adapt and shine there. These likely US squad players all play in the MLS in those positions. three are likely starters in Freese. Ream and Robinson


GKMatt FreeseNew York City FC
CBTim ReamCharlotte FC
DFAlex FreemanOrlando City SC
MFCristian RoldanSeattle Sounders
GKPatrick SchulteColumbus Crew
CBMiles RobinsonFC Cincinnati
DFMax ArfstenColumbus Crew


There weaknesses as per my US contacts are

Matt Freese Positioning errors under pressure; wrong-footed on shots/crosses; vulnerable to deceptive movements/penalties.

Tim Ream Slow to turn / declining agility (poor change-of-direction/quick pivots due to age); lacks burst to recover; exploitable with sharp feints/cuts or balls over the top.

Miles Robinson Clumsy clearances creating second chances; lingering post-injury mobility concerns (though recovery speed/agility largely regained).

They don't sound like elite players - though the US has some very good attackers playing OS.

Can you give a write up on out MLS defenders and midfielders and their adaption and maybe rate them alongside their US MLS counterparts.
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Happy to do something like that.
 
rebelliousfeminist974 said:
Joe Gauci and Port Vale through to the FA Cup fifth round, where they'll face Sunderland at home on Sunday local time, after defeating Bristol City 1-0 after extra time in their postponed fourth round game.
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Looks like her had a good performance.

I reckon he has poked his nose in front of Beach who has been pretty poor this season.
 
scout_aussie said:
Report on Riley McGree's performance vs. Birmingham City.

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World Cup watch: Riley McGree vs. Birmingham City

In the first article of a series of reports on Socceroos players ahead of the World Cup, I report on Riley McGree's performance for Middlesbrough in a 3-1 win over his former club Birmingham City.
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Great article. I love the technial and tactical analysis. I always learn a lot. Who's up next?
 
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