Match Thread: Copa America Group A - Matchday 3 - Canada v Chile - June 29, 2024 - 8pm local time (ET) / 5pm PT

[Kadenge]

TSN have Davies at LB

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

4 minutes ago, frattinator said:

I have a feeling we are going to see Johnston tucking in the midfield when we are in possession, similar to what we did in the second half last game (and what he often did at Celtic with Ange).

It shifts to an assymetrical 343 pretty easily 

[Big_M]

eustaquio played with lichnovsky at cruz azul

[The Beaver 2.0]

If Davies is at left back, I feel a bit better. Still scratching my head at starting Layrea. Was hoping we'd start the same 11 as we did vs. Argentina, but I can understand sticking Oso in there for Kone. If Chile is indeed slower, then Oso should be okay AND provide better possession, great off the ball running, and experience. Nice to have another Spanish-speaking hombre out there, too.

I like the idea of Shaf keeping the Chilean wing backs honest. He might not get the space he normally gets, but having him out there might create space for the rest of our guys.

Not as nervous as I usually am for these matches. But I REALLY want to see us to perform much better than we did against Peru. If we lose, then let's lose playing really well. Tenacious, smart, creative, disciplined, cohesive.  I want a good game. Chile will certainly play their asses off. Let's see what we can do against a very good side. We'll need to be switched on for 90+ minutes if we want to get a result. 

And, also, let's go Argentina!

[The Beaver 2.0]

Oh, and am I right that it'll be significantly cooler than originally forecasted?

[narduch]

Just now, The Beaver 2.0 said:

Oh, and am I right that it'll be significantly cooler than originally forecasted?

I don't know. The players look sweaty in the warm up

[Kadenge]

Laryea needs to just tone down the dark arts stuff and play. I thought he tried to overdo that in the 2 games so far. May have to tuck into the CM space to help out and he has the skill on the ball to do that.

[Miche]

First 15 mins are so extremely critical. Chile will come out hard and fast. We must keep our cool.

[eramosat]

3 minutes ago, narduch said:

I don't know. The players look sweaty in the warm up

internet says 24 degrees with light rain and near 100% humidity.  So nothing like KC at all.

Edited June 29 by eramosat

[dyslexic nam]

10 hours ago, dyslexic nam said:

There are lots of options.  Another is to put Richie at LB and Phonzie up top to start and run at their RB…  

On 6/25/2024 at 9:30 PM, dyslexic nam said:

With two poor games in a row I think he [Kone] loses the starting spot now game

I am also calling for us to advance so should make it 3 for 3 on predictions tonight.    

[costarg]

50 minutes ago, phil03 said:

Honestly, for the life of me I don't get the preference of Oso over Choiniere. Like, don't get me wrong: I like Oso but he is getting on a bit...

The fact that Marsch didn't play Choiniere in Kansas says a lot.  He obviously does not rate him.  Choiniere would've kicked ass in those conditions.  He's done it repetitively in those conditions.

[Markoaleks]

Shout out to the travelling support!  Love to see it from all the V's 

[costarg]

47 minutes ago, pod818 said:

I agree with the changes, Shaffelburg has been amazing and deserves the start. We were very shaky last game and Osorio brings the experience to calm things down. 

Thing is, even Shaff admitted his limitations and that his strength was coming out vs a tired side.  

[Kadenge]

Did all the Cdns that live in the US not get the memo? Crazy

[Cadeau]

Come on guys! Send the Chileans back to the saltpeter mines!

[costarg]

21 minutes ago, The Beaver 2.0 said:

Oh, and am I right that it'll be significantly cooler than originally forecasted?

weather network says 25c and also feels like 25c, so you're right.

[bwilly11]

Lol at these divers

[WestHamCanadianinOxford]

cant see the other side but Bombito  lucky?

[A.D.I.D.A.S.]

6 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said:

I am also calling for us to advance so should make it 3 for 3 on predictions tonight.    

[dyslexic nam]

Someone better polish off the academy awards - gonna be some high quality acting in display tonight.  

[Olympique_de_Marseille]

Is it just me, or could that have been a red for Bombito?

Unnecessary elbow.

[Floortom]

Good lord that could have easily been a card for Bombito

[Free kick]

Just now, dyslexic nam said:

Someone better polish off the academy awards - gonna be some high quality acting in display tonight.  

Unfortunately.  Yes

[dyslexic nam]

Just now, Olympique_de_Marseille said:

Is it just me, or could that have been a red for Bombito?

Unnecessary elbow.

Wasn’t smart.  Red would have been harsh but you could see it happening.  He is lucky it happened so early.   Gotta be smarter.  

[Vasi]

Bombito needs to leave the game.