Copa America

[tomjackleman]

Doesn't match kids playing five hours a day in the favelas of Brazil from the time they can walk, or the technical skill development a kid in Germany gets from the time he can walk unfortunately.

The US women's side is better funded and developed from a young age than most countries, so the competition isn't equivalent. Plus they do have less competition for top athletes in this country.

 

[cleanwave]

Did the US really get ZERO shots on goal in 90 minutes.

That's cray

 

[steve_vu9196]

Did the US really get ZERO shots on goal in 90 minutes.

That's cray

Correct. The US "attack" created zero shots on goal.

Roberto (Argentina's goalie) was more a part of offensive action in getting the ball passed back to him incessantly than the entirety of the American front line was involved in any offensive sets.

 

[TheDean]

USA has neither the talent nor coaching to compete against countries for whom soccer is the national sport and whose best athletes play for big-time clubs. We've had just a handful of guys playing in the English Premier League; the MLS is a seniors league for internationals and they still dominate it.

 

[cleanwave]

I saw a lot of turnovers & unnecessary passes in scoring zone.

Dempsey is my favorite player & he looked like he was drained & not himself.

Argentina is certainly better but shame on US for not being aggressive & not even taking a shot on goal!

Game was worth watching, just to see Messi perform. What a player