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In his press conference he said:

“I think our idea we are going to do a mix of experienced players with young players that can fit together and start to work….Philadelphia have good young players, good kids that maybe we will call a few, New York, yes, Orlando, Nashville, Atlanta. I can keep going, no? But I think yes, we are so excited because I think we can add young kids that can bring the fresh start and you can feel something different."

This means Sullivan, Pierre (maybe), Hall, Mehmeti, Ellis, Schwake, and Sanchez? And more…

This will be a good opportunity for Ruben to get some regular minutes. Like all these other youth players making moves, Ruben has hardly gotten any minutes for LA Galaxy. He’s been very productive though playing for country, from U15 all the way thru U20.

Dual nat for both USA and Germany. Played for both, more recently for the US U20’s.

In this game 19 year old GK Giorgio De Marzi is on the bench for Roma, probably for at least the 40th time.

Seems like a disappointing landing spot, but Christopher spending game after game on the bench wasn’t helping things. Let’s hope the 18 year old can start a bunch of games and come back with a vengeance.

Hmmmmm…..

Nice article. I think I blocked out all the idiots from yesterday, so hopefully this will be a peaceful thread.

5th consecutive appearance in the Final since 2017.

On paper Mexico should be favored as they have brought their A team to the tournament. The US brought a C team where most of their highly rated players were not released, probably around 30 players. Plus 2 of their highest rated players Nimfasha Berchimas went down with an injury while being hacked in the El Salvador game, and Christopher Cupps was recalled back to the Chicago Fire after the Guatemala match to sit on the bench as depth as the 4th CB. Way to go GGG.

However, the US, with a few exceptions, has looked quite good this entire tournament and has been dominant with their ball possession and offensive ability. I look for a close game today. I almost feel like they took a page out of the Poch playbook so far. Compare this with the last time these 2 met in the U20 championship 2 years ago - the US played not to lose and scared and ultimately lost as time ran out. There have been some revelations in this tournament - #7 Jaidyn Contreras (FC Dallas) has looked really good this whole tournament. #9 Din Klapija (RB Leipzig) has been dangerous and he should be rested for today’s game. #4 Chris Applewhite (Nashville) has been the captain and has been a force with his defensive and passing abilities. I also think that #17 Ruben Ramos (LAG) and #18 Xanti Oyharçabal (Bilbao) have been solid and in Xanti’s case, the most technically sound player on the team.

FYI

Just as an FYI