WCQ: Canada vs USA - Sunday, Jan 30, 3pm EST / noon Pacific - Hamilton

[canuckgbp]

Herdman goes back to Larin and David again. 

[beachesl]

24 minutes ago, The Ref said:

Anyone has a link to a free streaming of the game? Thanks.

 

http://www.hesgoal.com/ has been good for me since last spring. . No security problems,  just x out any ads. Match not listed yet, but it should be.

[Floortom]

Not much rotation from American... putting out essentially its best XI although I'm sure the supporters are pissed to see Zardes starting.

[canuckgbp]

Just now, Floortom said:

Not much rotation from American... putting out essentially its best XI although I'm sure the supporters are pissed to see Zardes starting.

Thought we would of seen Pepi start. 

[Big_M]

14 subs?

[narduch]

Wheeler is in the stadium. Hopefully that helps him not fuck up player names

 

[dyslexic nam]

[JAVIERF]

11 minutes ago, narduch said:

 

Its a flat 5-3-2,   could work

[JAVIERF]

2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

Ah ok a diamond formation with Osorio as #10.  Layrea as Right mid.  

[baulderdash77]

15 minutes ago, cornerkick said:

Question on the pitch at THF:  it's newer, and should be more playable than the Commonwealth turf, right? 

The turf at THF is really quite good.  There should be no problems with it.

[N1ckbr0wn]

Based on Cornelius Instagram story, looks like the boys are wearing black tonight 

[footballfreak]

I hope this isn’t Herdman getting too cute. 5-4-1 worked. 5-4-1 was solid. 

[dyslexic nam]

3 minutes ago, JAVIERF said:

Ah ok a diamond formation with Osorio as #10.  Layrea as Right mid.  

They are also frequently wrong. 

[footballfreak]

Just now, N1ckbr0wn said:

Based on Cornelius Instagram story, looks like the boys are wearing black tonight 

Love the black kits. They make them look scarier.

[baulderdash77]

4 minutes ago, JAVIERF said:

Its a flat 5-3-2,   could work

They’re showing it as a 4-4-2 Diamond with Kaye at DM, Buchanan at LM, Laryea at RM and Osorio at AM.

Canada beat the US with a 4-4-2 Diamond similar to this in 2019 but with Davies instead of Larin.

[Floortom]

does anyone know if Eustaqiuo is actually available off the bench? I know his name is on teamsheet but it was for Honduras too

[IceCreamMan]

We thinking Oso on the corners? 

[Miche]

I rarely find reason to believe in a diamond; I always find the central gap causes problems. Always depends how it matches up of course, so we shall see!

[Metro]

42 minutes ago, narduch said:

 

Been following the NT for a long time and this warms, my cold, cold, heart.

Well done. 🙂 

[costarg]

I'm worried about having only 5 starters that are "in season" vs their 8.  

[frattinator]

44 minutes ago, narduch said:

 

Absolutely psyched. I never dared to dream our MNT could get a reception like this at home, let alone marching closer to a world cup! 

[Floortom]

I dont see eustaqiuo on the pitch although it is a bit of a challenge to tell who is who 

[The Beaver 2.0]

My hope for this game: We take another step forward and put down a smart, effective, and professional performance.  I want us to take some points, but more than anything I want us to prove to ourselves that we are continuing to grow, that we are not scared of the US--or anyone, for that matter--and that we never give up.  This match will have its moments, and we'll have to be sharp and take ours when they come. The US is going to come out strong, with high energy, but we need to match that, keep our shape, be calm with the ball.  

Will be very interesting to see how Kaye plays tonight. 

Mostly, I want to see our guys fight and grind out a result. 

[youllneverwalkalone]

Tough match up in midfield. Need the moustache.

[rydermike]

Kaye, Osorio, Laryea replaces Piette, Hutchinson, and Hoilett in midfield

Miller replaces Kennedy in defense

and sweatpants replace shorts on Borjan's legs