The USA lost to Jamaica in the CONCACAF semi final. http://www.espnfc.com.co/gamecast/statistics/id/430268/statistics.htmlThere's a 3rd place game on Saturday but hopefully Villa will request that Brad doesn't play and is allowed to head back early
GK Brad Guzan, 7 -- Made nine saves over the course of 120 minutes as the U.S. net was barraged by Panamanian shots, then stopped a penalty in the loss. Perhaps the only American to acquit himself well.
'Merica lost the 3rd place playoff to Panama on penaltiesBrad played the full gameQuoteGK Brad Guzan, 7 -- Made nine saves over the course of 120 minutes as the U.S. net was barraged by Panamanian shots, then stopped a penalty in the loss. Perhaps the only American to acquit himself well.
He won the 'Golden Glove' award for the tournament - http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/07/26/concacaf-gold-cup-clint-dempsey-brad-guzan-golden-boot-glove
The problem I have with Guzan is that he looked at his best when we were getting thrashed most weeks. Is he the keeper to base a rebuilt defence around, or are we better getting somebody in who hasn't been in a team that has been a dismal failure for the last 4 years? I'm not saying the results have been his fault, but I think he was less than impressive after Christmas this year, and for me the keeper/central defensive partnership is a key part of the spine of the team. He's not a bad keeper at all, but I can't believe that the last four years haven't taken their toll on him and a move might be best for both parties.I accept that lots will see things differently, but that's my take on Brad for what it's worth.
Quote from: Risso on July 27, 2015, 01:50:48 PMThe problem I have with Guzan is that he looked at his best when we were getting thrashed most weeks. Is he the keeper to base a rebuilt defence around, or are we better getting somebody in who hasn't been in a team that has been a dismal failure for the last 4 years? I'm not saying the results have been his fault, but I think he was less than impressive after Christmas this year, and for me the keeper/central defensive partnership is a key part of the spine of the team. He's not a bad keeper at all, but I can't believe that the last four years haven't taken their toll on him and a move might be best for both parties.I accept that lots will see things differently, but that's my take on Brad for what it's worth.I think you could say that for a good chunk of the squad. Getting your arse handed to you on a plate week after week, staring at the same faces week after week must take it's toll.It's why I think that even if we aren't vastly improving the quality of the squad overall, just having some fresh faces of a slightly better quality around, who that haven't been party to the last 3-4 years isn't a bad thing, if only to alter the whole expectation level of the squad. (i.e. not expecting to get beaten the minute something goes against us)
Agreed, but keepers are under the microscope more than most other positions, look at how badly Encks and Carson went down hill after a set back.
Quote from: Risso on July 27, 2015, 02:02:05 PMAgreed, but keepers are under the microscope more than most other positions, look at how badly Encks and Carson went down hill after a set back.A lot of my memory of the Enckleman time is a bit fuzzy, but with Carson I'm not sure that he really went down hill - I don't remember him being anything other than mediocre for us. As I recall it was a bit of a shock that he was picked for that Croatia game based on his form at the time.
I think he saved one in that horrible Chelsea game from 2012.Obviously it had a massive impact on the overall scoreline.