Croix Bethune Lily Yohannes Alex Morgan Not On USWNT Olympics Roster + Predictions + Spain Preview

Will Emma Hayes Regret That Decision?
Croix Bethune Lily Yohannes Alex Morgan Not On USWNT Olympics Roster
2024 Paris Olympics Predictions
USWNT vs Spain Preview
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[@willn9568]

Enjoyed the thoughtful insightful on point commentary but wasn’t also expecting some inside info on Lily as well. Great stuff

[@JoshuaFazeli]

Casey Murphy really earned that 2nd spot with her performance in that 2nd South Korean game. Clutch performance.

[@user-ik2dd1hj2t]

And totally agree you two are the best analysts in the business!!

[@mgmendozactx]

looking forward to the guests coming on to chat about the olympics with y'all. i'm starting to get a bit nervous about our group stage. I think you're spot on with the quick turnaround will lead to unforeseen upsets. that said, LFG!

[@user-ik2dd1hj2t]

Fascinating you predict 2 midfielders. Don’t recall them using that in last couple years, even after Emma named. Also- Shaw was so effective, almost dominant, last year on usnwt - people seem to forget (you didn’t). Finally, no matter who starts, we will have really really strong subs to come on as opposing dfense tires - any two of lavelle, mecario, Shaw to provide real firepower for last third of game

[@TheRumblewagon]

If Lily was offered an alternate spot, I wonder if AM13 was also offered an alternate spot and similarly turned it down.

[@IntoTheChannelPod]

Thought definitely crossed our mind.

[@MKelly-pm1np]

Lilly hasn't made a decision so, I wouldn't give her a precious roster spot over another player. SHE has to make a decision and until then, an offer of an alternate role is a big enough gesture showing our intent. Ultimately, I think she picks the U.S. But, no one player is bigger than the team. I think Emma & team will continue to do it by committee until, they find the right midfield mix. I don't know that even the Albert/Coffey tandem is longterm post olympics either. I wish Croix would've made this roster even over Rose considering current form and injury concerns. I don't see Rose as a starter anymore but, could still be dynamic for 20 minutes. Emma made some bold choices and the roster looks exciting and dangerous. I think the kids are going to cook, and surprise people because they have something to prove. People have talked shit and counted them out but, I absolutely see them making the podium: Gold or Silver is on the table. If we do win either of these medals, the stock for the USWNT in the next WC rises exponentially. Just think, this group is only going to grow together and get better between now and then. And the talent pool is DEEP. I've always thought Spain's Achilles heel is there shaky defense at times. That 4-0 loss to Japan was exhibit A. Our national team just beat Japan, again. Anyone can be beaten. I don't think it's far fetched that we could beat Spain. We have nothing to loose, LFG!

[@JoshuaFazeli]

Emma should use her resources and get her a huge contract with Chelsea. This would make the USWNT an advantageous choice.

[@johnrawlins9431]

💯 agree with Grant on Macario. Let's see if she can be the 10 we need! 👀

[@eliedabdab4339]

Agree with you on the likely medal color: silver! The key for the US is to finish first in the group to avoid Spain until the final. 1- That will not be obvious if Zambia is not suspended by FIFA 2- Our strengths are defense, attack and depth. Our midfield has quality and depth but lack of familiarity will hurt and that means the team is not likely to peak until next WC. Spain's midfield in that regard is a big advantage as they all play for Barca and are currently healthy. 3- Barca women play like Barca men and the formula to beat that has been invented years ago. It relies on a physical low block with a couple of effective speedsters to score 1 goal on counters. I'm hoping Emma uses that strategy if we meet Spain. Spain also has depth problems: If Salma gets injured, they would be in a world of hurt as Esther is injured and not on OG roster 4- You mentioned France v Spain and Lyon v Barca. Fyi, Lyon midfield is much stronger than France midfield, which has deteriorated some more over the years and will likely keep them from being successful later this month. You sounded like the 2 defeats were similar and that is factually incorrect. Spain did dominate France at the Nations League final, due to the France midfield issues I pointed to above. However, barca did not dominate Lyon as you suggested. Barca won 1-0 on a deflected fortunate goal and Lyon had their chances. Hegerberg did not start in that game and that was a huge loss for Lyon as she usually dominates the Barca defenders. My feeling is that Hegerberg being there would have allowed Dumornay to move back to midfield for DVD and provide more offensive punch. 5- Finally, given that our OG opponents will likely include Zambia, Germany and Spain, it is no surprise that the most important counter Emma will use against Banda, Kundananji, Popp and the explosive Spanish midfield is the double pivot! So Coffey and Albert were the obvious choices on the roster and nobody should be surprised by Albert's selection. The double pivot will help the US better control midfield and help our defenders to negate the speed and physicality of the players I listed above. 6- My OG roster disappointments were: Sonnett and Krueger. I would have taken Bethune and Staab instead. I guessed correctly everybody else (and the alternates)

[@mphosethong5210]

I like Aubrey Kingsbury a lot for this team keeps the high line starts counter attacks if it was me I'd have her in my starting 11. I think this team is an offensive juggernaut and needs to play with high pace and be willing to outscore teams...

[@scott4482]

Reportedly Lilly wasn't ready to be cap locked for the US. She is on the fence about the Netherlands

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

U two win best womens soccer coverage. The problem with the womens side of coverage is that the players are babied and given a pass for poor performance. I think we get bronze, i think we have a serious skill issue we just glance over on players because they are popular. After olympics i pray some of our top talent goes to Europe in preparation for the next WC.

[@BuffBillsFan83]

USA did beat Japan and it felt convincing back in April in She Believes.

[@PandaPanda-cn7yn]

I can't understand how Croix Bethune was brought up just as a training player in the last camp knowing the form she's in. The only rational is that they knew they wouldn't take her because either way bc she has very little experience with the national team.

[@ndoukouman]

No lily No coffee No lavelle no problem We have an excellent polyvalent Called Albert…

[@Pumpkin-vg1ur]

Further reason to have Croix Bethune on the starting team is her link with Trinity Rodman and Casey Krueger. It's the perfect midfield link played in every domestic game so no worries with this short lead up. I don't know why that wouldn't have been a priority for Emma given how little time there is. PLUS...Korbin Albert hanging out intensively with openly gay Hal and Jane would be good conversion therapy for her and have far less distracting discourse.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

😂😂😂😂

[@candacelong7643]

I also don’t know why everyone is so certain Fox will start. She likely will but I prefer Krueger. I feel like Fox hasn’t been as impactful this year overall. Also, Krueger like you said plays well with Trinity and Croix who will be a regular starter I think soon. The issue with Croix I wonder is size. I wonder if Emma values a bit more size at the 10. Croix I think is about 5’3

[@dantran5821]

Uswnt lost or does not respect a woman soccer career. No wonder usa is not on the list as soccer fan from Fifa associations. Alex Morgan is an experienced player who is even get older and abilities of as players however she's still playing well and much more valuable to others. 😂

[@JoshuaFazeli]

I find it excessive and rather bizarre that Emma calls Korbin “a lovely person” and “a magnificent person.” Really bizarre that you would promote someone with such nice words when all of us in the LGBTQ community were offended and disgusted by her liking a post about Pinoe’s injury. Just bc you had internal discussions that we were not privy to but have to publicly see and experience her harmful actions without any public repudiation from US Soccer formally, just feeeels….. shitty. Don’t really care how amazing of a young player she is. She earned her spot by merit, but did she deserve to keep it?

[@outkast84]

Because she personally knows her, you don't. Not that hard to understand.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

@@outkast84 I know several people like Korbin who are bigoted and homophobic and push micro aggressive tactics on social media to make themselves feel bigger. Don’t even try me.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

@@outkast84I know several people like Korbin who use social media to micro aggressively attack LGBTQ people / marginalized people in order to satisfy their homophobic and bigoted agendas. Don’t even try me.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

@@outkast84 Right: after one week Emma knows Korbin personally. I know many people like Korbin who use social media to attack people using homophobic and bigoted micro aggressions as a means to make themselves feel better. Don’t even try me.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

@@outkast84 Right: after one week Emma knows Korbin personally. I know many people like Korbin who use social media to attack people using homophobic and bigoted micro aggressions as a means to make themselves feel better. Don’t even try me.