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navi8132
New York

Post #106

Tuesday September 3, 2013 7:22pm

Joined Jul 2012
Total Posts: 2,892

Why the hell hasn't Mexico fired Chep

chillguy1992

Post #107

Tuesday September 3, 2013 7:42pm

Joined May 2013
Total Posts: 1,118

Original post from EKneezy
1. US wins in CR- they won in Jamaica, they can win in CR

2. Mexico ties Honduras at Azteca- plausible especially with the way Mexico has fared in their past qualifiers at home

3. Panama loses or ties at home vs Jamaica- this is the least likeliest IMO. Jamaica has been pretty much eliminated and Panama were just runners up at the Gold Cup

These all could happen.

Yeah although jamaica has a new coach and they have called up a bunch of attacking players. For example they called up marlon king and luton shelton both werent included much by theodore whitmore 2 players who have extremly good scoring records in concacaf. Jamaica has gone all out and I could see them possibly getting a draw with panama. I think jamaica tying panama might not be so far fetched. Mexico honduras looks likely tie honduras is coming off of a good gold cup for them. Mexico on the other hand has gotten desperate by bringing in 2 argentines past their prime in hope of stirring them to victory. Honduras coach is smart he will play all 11 defending and just force mexico to cross and be frustrated down the middle.

admsghs27

Post #108

Tuesday September 3, 2013 8:07pm

Joined Nov 2012
Total Posts: 6,060

My predictions for the 2 wc qualifiers....

Honduras @ Mexico 1-1
Jamaica @ Panama - 3-1 Panama wins
Usa @ Costa rica - 2-1 Usa wins

Costa Rica @ Jamaica- 1-1
Panama @ Honduras - 2-2
Mexico @ USA - 3-1 Usa wins

logicoverall

Post #109

Wednesday September 4, 2013 3:33am

Joined Feb 2013
Total Posts: 222

Line-up Predictions:

CR:
EJ
Fabian Dempsey Donovan
Jones Bradley
Beasley Besler Brooks Cameron
Howard

Jozy won't start this game as a precaution. If we're down at half, he comes on at half. If we're up, he may not see any action this game. AJ comes off the bench in any scenario. Beckerman comes in to close up shop if we are up near the end of the game. Castillo may make his cameo appearance if he doesn't start at LB.

Mexico:
Jozy
Fabian Dempsey Donovan
Cameron Bradley
Beasley Besler Gonzales Parkhurst
Howard

Again Castillo may start at LB, or come in as a LW type position late in the game. EJ off the bench for FJ or Donovan, or Jozy if he's hurting. AJ comes in at the end to ice the cake.

2tone
Ten-Towns

Post #110

Wednesday September 4, 2013 5:45am

Joined Jul 2012
Total Posts: 9,460

With Altidore cleared to play will KLinsmann start him? Since Klinsmann was adamant about winning in Costa Rica, I think Jozy starts, but is subbed out in the second half.

Here is my projected starting 11:

---------Jozy--------
Fabian------Deuce------Lando All of these guys can interchange positions
------Jones-----Bradley-----
Beasley---Besler----Gonzo----Cam
-----------Howard--------

3 subs: EJ, Iceman, Brooks

If the US is leading then the 3 subs will be: Beckerman, Brooks, EJ

Score line predictions: US 3 Costa Rica 0, US 2 Mexico 1. Getting 19 points and securing WC qualification and ultimately first place in the HEX with 2 games to go.

admsghs27

Post #111

Wednesday September 4, 2013 6:38am

Joined Nov 2012
Total Posts: 6,060

Woooa. 3-0 ?? Theres a better chance USA beats Mexico by that scoreline than CR.. Regardless I think USA wins both games.. 2/1 vs CR,, maybe 3 or 4-1 vs Mexico..

MSantoine

Post #112

Wednesday September 4, 2013 3:19pm

Joined Nov 2012
Total Posts: 3,723

I think he will definitely start Jozy. If he doesnt start him and starts EJ instead, and we are down say we sub him at the half and he aggravates his injury then we lose 2 subs for 1 position. If we start him and he doesnt feel right we bring on EJ (which we were likely going to do in the 60-70th minute anyway) and dont lose that much.

Completely agree with 2tones lineup suggestion. Although if Brooks started over Omar I wouldnt be shocked (and I think Brooks should start but doubt JK will)

Know Nothing

Post #113

Wednesday September 4, 2013 3:37pm

Joined Jan 2013
Total Posts: 1,292

Original post from navi8132

Why the hell hasn't Mexico fired Chep

I think Napoleon said it best when he said "never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." The longer Chepo stays, the better our chances as there is clearly a problem there.

As far as predictions...2tone has the right lineups imo, but I think we will win (finally) at CR 2-1 (Johanson winner) and draw with Mexico 1-1

rainORshine

Post #114

Wednesday September 4, 2013 3:42pm

Joined Dec 2012
Total Posts: 2,097

Original post from 2tone

With Altidore cleared to play will KLinsmann start him? Since Klinsmann was adamant about winning in Costa Rica, I think Jozy starts, but is subbed out in the second half.

Here is my projected starting 11:

-----Jozy----
Fabian---Deuce---Lando All of these guys can interchange positions
---Jones---Bradley---
Beasley--Besler--Gonzo--Cam
------Howard----

i think this is the best guess at line-up - with a chance that zusi retains his spot (with DMB out, fab moving back, LD on left) depending on how things look in training

here is how i would rank job security, in reverse order (least secure first), and guys looking to grab their spot (just in general, not for mexico game in particular):

- gonzo (brooks clearly eying a starting CB role)
- beasley (fab moves back if DMB falters)
- cameron (we all know the various RB options)
- besler (worth keeping in mind that besler has only 10 USMNT caps. still pretty raw)
- jones (not sure JK has ALL of the best alternatives in this camp)
- dempsey (AJ seems like a legit option to partner jozy if CD stumbles)
- donovan (finally back with full team, now has to secure his spot)

think MB, jozy and fabian have pretty good job security

Fraser31
Charleston, South Carolina

Post #115

Wednesday September 4, 2013 4:10pm

Joined Sep 2012
Total Posts: 1,287

-----Jozy-----
-----Deuce----
FJ----------LD
----MB-Cam----
DB--Bes--Gon/JAB--Evans

This is what I'd like to see, although I'm sure Jones would get the spot over Cam. I'd also take a 4-4-2. It's getting harder for me to make line-ups with Deuce in them these days...

MSantoine

Post #116

Wednesday September 4, 2013 4:54pm

Joined Nov 2012
Total Posts: 3,723

Original post from Fraser31

---Jozy---
---Deuce--
FJ-----LD
--MB-Cam--
DB-Bes-Gon/JAB-Evans

This is what I'd like to see, although I'm sure Jones would get the spot over Cam. I'd also take a 4-4-2. It's getting harder for me to make line-ups with Deuce in them these days...

Evans is out. He got injured

Fraser31
Charleston, South Carolina

Post #117

Wednesday September 4, 2013 5:08pm

Joined Sep 2012
Total Posts: 1,287

Striking out today. Then Cameron at RB and Jones at CM.

logicoverall

Post #118

Friday September 6, 2013 4:39pm

Joined Feb 2013
Total Posts: 222

Line-up Predictions based on new info about Jozy:

CR:
EJ
Fabian Dempsey Donovan
Jones Bradley
Beasley Besler Brooks Cameron
Howard

Mexico:
Jozy
Fabian Dempsey Donovan
Cameron Bradley
Beasley Besler Gonzales Parkhurst
Howard

I'm assuming Jones is out with another yellow for Mexico (is he on a yellow now or am I making that up?)

AJ comes off the bench in both games. With a solid showing, he could force JK to try a 4-4-2 next time around.

_Dw_

Post #119

Friday September 6, 2013 4:42pm

Joined Sep 2012
Total Posts: 69

Original post from logicoverall

I'm assuming Jones is out with another yellow for Mexico (is he on a yellow now or am I making that up?)

Your assumption is correct. Jones gets one more and he is out for a game.

dstones77
Hagerstown, MD

Post #120

Friday September 6, 2013 4:44pm

Joined Mar 2013
Total Posts: 216

wouldn't be surprised to see this against Mexico assuming Jones get his Yellow. (Although I hope he makes it mostly through the game and we're winning so we can put in Beckerman)

Jozy
Iceman Dempsey Donovan
Cameron Bradley
Beasley Besler Gonzales Fab
Howard

Parkhurst blowsssssssss

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