SoccerWithSam

Breakdowns, Analysis, and discussion of soccer. With a focus (at least for now) on Columbus Crew and the American Soccer scene.

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

I love this second goal from the USMNT against Senegal, where they went from Matt Turner to Pulisic scoring in just 15 seconds.

It was a fun, confident goal from the US, and hopefully a sign of things to come! #usmnt

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@Matthew82730040 @ManagerTactical Both haven’t won since the 60s. Both either have their talent overrated or talent underperforms. Never meet the weight of expectations but want to be considered one of the top dogs.

I’m a Spurs fan, so not really a dig. But England famously doesn’t live up to expectations

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@StanUsmnt Love this response. As a professional testing analyst, I’d be bad at my job if it was about me being right rather than finding the right answer.

Our initial read on things is wrong all the time. (I thought Ferreira was the next bing thing). But internet encourages doubling down

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@raiderman94 @USMNT idk man, I just looked at their history and I cannot find a single instance of Germany having an an AFCON retroactively taken away from them

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

Great analysis from Ben here.

Formations are complex because they exist as a static thing on paper, when the result is typically much more dynamic!

[Ben Wright @benwright]

🇺🇸 Does Mauricio Pochettino have the United States set up in a back four? Or is it a back three? Spoiler alert: it’s both.

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@benwright Awesome interview! Really transparent from Smith, which was neat to see.

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

This is the tough thing about analysis around player form. It doesn't actually tell us much.

Form is bad...until it's not. Form is good until it's not.

A long National team camp and a tournament is a fresh start for everyone. #USMNT

[USMNT Only @usmntonly]

"It's just great to score again. Hopefully people can stop talking about it. I feel great.” 🎙️

Christian Pulisic after the USMNT win against Senegal 👀🇺🇸

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@USKeeper I expect our general organization on the defensive side of the ball will improve…but we will always be prone to individual errors.

Even with Richards back, our defense is going to have some nervy moments, and isn’t great at cleaning those up

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

Feeling really enthused about the USMNT performance against Senegal, not perfect, but there is a lot to love out of our attack.

After years of being anxious at the 9, I'm feeling very good going into the World Cup with Pepi and Balogun. #usmnt

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

First time a team has put 3 past Senegal since the 2022 world cup.

It's a friendly, don't want to read too much into it, but a lot of good work from the US attack in this game #usmnt

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@scuffedpod Yes! Though this was the first win, having two previous 1-1 draws against Mexico in 2023, and then Brazil in 2024

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

Ricardo Pepi making a statement

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

Pepi pulls and beats 3 defenders with the pass on that goal. Brilliant stuff from him

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

Hard to read too much into it in a friendly. But a big chance for Matt Turner to push for a start here

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

Carolina Crew.

#USMNT x The @HomeDepot

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

54% being uninterested sounds like a LOT. But keep in mind that a similar number doesn't watch the Super Bowl.

Having 46% interested in soccer in this country is great progress!

[Frank Luntz @FrankLuntz]

54% of Americans are not at all interested in next month’s FIFA World Cup. ⚽️

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@BrianSciaretta Gotta imagine this is mostly posturing...would be very surprised if he isn't starting on June 12th. But I'm certainly going to feel anxious about it

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

@stacks_bobby Certainly feels like a signal that he will have a significant role...which makes me nervous, but he does bring a lot of experience and is a solid left side distributor

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

Chris Richards would be a huge loss for the USMNT. My guess is that come June 12th he will be ready to go, but I will be nervous until then!

[SoccerWithSam @SoccerWithSam]

One of the under discussed details of the USMNT roster is that of there are very few left footed players, and Zendejas is the only left footed attacker.

(If you don't view Arfsten as an attacker, which I guess Poch doesn't)

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

That left foot of Alex Zendejas. 🥵