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[BSLMikeLowe]

Up 3-0 at '80. I think advancement is in the bag.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

U23 win 3-0 and advance. They play Morocco and actually are in decent shape to get a medal. Morocco will be tough but certainly a winnable game then we would play the winner of Spain - Japan. If we beat Morocco and then lose to Spain/Japan we would probably play Egypt or Paraguay for the Bronze Medal. These guys have a legit shot at a medal something they have never done!

[DuffMan]

Paredes looked good in yesterday's match...

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Paredes is certainly earning some looks from bigger clubs. He's had a really good tournament. Lets hope it continues Friday against Morocco!

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Don't forget guys play Morocco in the morning. 9am eastern.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Well all but over. Morocco kicked our butts. Still great run for us buy just not enough.

[DuffMan]

Well all but over. Morocco kicked our butts. Still great run for us buy just not enough.

Was it though?  Started and ended with a beatdown, in between we beat a couple of minnows.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Was it though? Started and ended with a beatdown, in between we beat a couple of minnows.

Yes it was a great run.
1. France was not a beat down. That game was a lot closer than the scoring line.
2. I'd give YOU NZ was a minnow. Guinea only lost 1-0 to France.
3. Also have to consider the roster. We could have fielded a much stronger side. Guys who could have been there: Pepi, Brendan Aaronson, Cardosa, Balogun, Reyna, Musah, and Scally. USSF chose, to focus more on COPA America and go with a lesser roster for the Olympics. A decision I think was correct.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Oh and one other point. Lets not forget that this was essentially a home game for Morocco, which was favored by the way.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Sounds like Mauricio Pochettino is in line to become the new USMNT head coach. That’s about as good a hire as you could hope for, well done by the USSF.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Sounds like Mauricio Pochettino is in line to become the new USMNT head coach. That’s about as good a hire as you could hope for, well done by the USSF.

 

• Sources: Pochettino agrees to take USMNT job

[BSLMikeLowe]

Interesting that he will apparently mostly remain in Europe. Could be a plus with many of our top players over there. Either way, definitely a higher profile hire than I was expecting.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Been holding my breath and wasn't going to say anything until it was confirmed by USSF, and its still not. But this certainly appears to be true. This is a home run hire guys. 

[BSLSteveBirrer]

USMNT vs Canada friendly coming up. Decent mix of regular starters and younger guys. Interested to see how Schulte does in goal.

[BSLSteveBirrer]

It's official!! Pochettino is the new coach. Yeah baby. Now go curb stomp the Zealanders and get ready for Nations League and the march to WC2026.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Well we were dominant but sloppy, the NZ goal was flukey but also the result of a poor clearance attempt. NZ is really bad, could barely string passes together, unimpressive game overall.

[DuffMan]

And Reyna is hurt again....... maybe I am misremembering but I feel like his dad also was constantly battling to stay on the field.