If this score stays the same a change has to be made.
by ryND (2021-09-08 23:30:26)

In reply to: This should be the end of the Berhalter era.  posted by baloo88


That was an awful first half. Zero shots I believe right?


It was abysmal
by wcnitz  (2021-09-09 00:12:53)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Unlike the Canada match, Berhalter acted quickly and it worked.

That adjustment felt more akin to what they did against Mexico in both finals where it felt like we were the better team in both second halves.


Ives absolutely called out Berhalter at HT on Twitter.
by G.K.Chesterton  (2021-09-09 00:33:34)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


After the equalizer, but before the last three goals, he then said:


Accurate *
by wcnitz  (2021-09-09 00:37:00)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Great second half. Thank goodness. *
by ryND  (2021-09-09 00:29:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Instant impact from Jedi.
by SavageDragon  (2021-09-08 23:42:13)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

And Pepi won't get credit for anything on that equalizer, but he won the ball in the fringe midfield, got it to Pulisic in space, and then got back up into the play to be the first man in the box to draw the defender and at least some of the keeper's concentration.


I give Pepi credit for that *
by wcnitz  (2021-09-09 00:08:38)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Pepi will get credit for his goal, though. *
by NDBass  (2021-09-09 00:07:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


And an assist on the third. *
by SavageDragon  (2021-09-09 00:18:19)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Pretty sure there's a rule that ties him to the US now.
by NDBass  (2021-09-09 00:19:42)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Something like if you have a goal and an assist in your first cap you can't change teams.


I second the motion. *
by G.K.Chesterton  (2021-09-09 00:47:05)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


What about two helpers? *
by SavageDragon  (2021-09-09 00:25:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post


Do you get an assist for a blocked shot?
by NDBass  (2021-09-09 00:28:25)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I mean, I'll allow it in this case, but is that officially counted as an assist?


Yes, at least in most competitions. (link)
by SavageDragon  (2021-09-09 00:31:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post