pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/07/2026GK has been fantastic. It reinforces to me- a start goal keeper has been a very very big miss for the US for about 8 years now. We've not had this to help us get through tight defensive games. 070
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/07/2026I'm seeing all of these things saying US soccer wants to tear down the pay to play system. I'm like. "sure?" I'm all for it if they can figure out how but... about 5 billion. I don't see how they do it. Around it, over it, through it - I can see. 030
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialWilliam B. Fuckley @opinionhaver.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I applaud the French player’s work life balance. If they make you come in on a weekend you half-ass it, that’s right 211924289
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 18/07/2026France came out to play an easy friendly and England didn't get that memo 030
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 15/07/2026All tactics come around. Tiki tak, high press.. now back to direct. Would it be ironic if England gets back to the WC final bc direct play became a go to tactic? After England worked hard to move away from direct play and a whole development process to be more skilled? 020
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 15/07/2026My cynical brain says Tuchel and England are a good match. Winning over style. Don't care if the game is ugly or dirty- just win. It's a shame with the talent they have now- but its not off brand. Tuchel bringing direct play back is a little funny. 110
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialKevin Morris @socceralt.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Just to come back to the Pepi stuff — check the xG chart. This team played without Balogun for 30 minutes, and down a man, and still generated equivalent xG to their opponents (and scored a goal). The offense can still cook without Balo. 162
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 02/07/2026That was really really good. Everyone will talk about Balo but the US set a pressing trap perfectly and that is what got the US the ball right in that transitional spot. Adams flick is underrated. That was really nice, Poch ball. 050
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Pepi and Balo starting is interesting. I didn't expect that but it makes sense in retrospect. I dont think it will be the 3421 .. With Australia expected to play deep.. i would guess Pepi and Balogun starting its going to be a 3142 look. 220
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 15/06/2026So I just spoiled the WC. I asked claude - assume every team win according to their fifa rankings except the US. US wins all their games. What is their path to the WC? So now I've spoiled it for everyone. ;-D 010
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Just for the record. Poch is not a tactical genius. He's not a tactical genius. He's a brilliant coach. i get tired of the tactical heroism. Tactics in the sport are not magic. Berhalter's tactics were actually pretty great. 1101
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialMichael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Balogun became the first USMNT player to score 2 goals in a game since Bert Patenaude accomplished the feat in the 1930 World Cup in a 3-0 win over Paraguay 616342
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Bill Gates, George Lucas.. camera finding them is just telling the world the type of money you needed to go to one of the games. 050
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 13/06/2026USMNT look really realy good. Like well coached good. 020
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Anyone missing Berhalter yet? It's been rough since the WC. 170
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialDogDad @dogdad15.bsky.social · 23/03/2025USMNT was clearly better under Biden. #ETTD 0101
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialAndy @palmquac.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Finishing 4th out of 4 in a Nations League tournament on home soil is an impressive feat #usmnt 161
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 23/03/2025I love the USMNT and want them to win. I can't also help but be a little ok with them losing to Panama and Canada in today's climate. Not fair to the players maybe but.. they'll be fine 0151
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 23/03/2025I think we can say with confidence now that Berhalter was a good manager. 1120
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Pulisic waving off Poch? lol. Well there's some drama coming 130
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 23/03/2025I haven't been as engaged with US Soccer mostly bc so little has changed (despite the coaching change). There are some tactical nuances & some different personnel selections but all they've done is demonstrate what many of us knew. Tactics, squad selection and coachig have not been the core problem 150
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 21/03/2025LOL- Panama gets 1 shot on target. 120
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Panama determined not to lose. Winning- not that important. They have 35% possession and 0 shots on target after 81 mintues. 120
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 21/03/2025I like these subs. Particularly McGlynn. I've been wanting him for these games for awhile. 020
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 20/03/2025I can't help but think a McGlyn could help them crack this game more.... 020
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialHenry Bushnell @henrybushnell.bsky.social · 20/03/2025USMNT with the ball: 3-2-5, with Weah wide left, Musah wide right, Adams-Tessmann double pivot, McKennie and Pulisic in halfspaces. USMNT without the ball: 4-4-2, with Musah at RB, Scally LB, McKennie RM, Weah LM, Sargent and Pulisic leading press 1305
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 20/03/2025The dominance has been clear. I have to say- they look like a Brazil team playing an old US team. Outclassing - best chances- dominating on the ball. The game could easily be 3-0 now. Feels like they just need to keep going. - no crazy defensive mistakes 120
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialMatthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Armchair Analyst: T-100 minutes til the USMNT take the field in the Nations League semis. I came up with a list of what I want to see from Poch's group over the next two games, and unpacked some assumptions I'd made in the wake of Qatar. tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/what-the-u... 3403
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialKeith @knaas.bsky.social · 11/12/2024We are so back. I’m speaking of my unrealistic expectations for the USMNT. 1182
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Its nice to enjoy games with you folks again. 1130
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialBob Morocco @bobmorocco.bsky.social · 19/11/2024USMNT in possession shape has been like something Nagelsmann would do. 1271
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Its not just that they are winning 4-0. Its how well they are playing and how nice the goals (except 1) have been 120
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialJoseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 19/11/2024This is just delightful ball from the USMNT, some of the best we've seen in a long, long while 👨🍳 Just one of many great sequences from the first 45 in St. Louis. 511010
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Prediction- Poch is going to do what Flick did... use this to get another shot at a big team 020
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024The difference in this version of the US & GB is not tactics. Its training. I don't know what they are doing different but there are not huge tactical differences.- some cool creative ones.. The diff are how they training them.I would love to know what it is... if I did .. I'd be making Poch money. 150
Reposted by @pragidealist.bsky.socialJustin Horneker @hornekerjustin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024The ball from McKennie. The finish from Pulisic. What a sequence. #USMNT 37311
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I really don't like Scally's decisions on deep crosses. I really prefer him staying back but Jam is falling deeper and deeper 010
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Our best players looking world class. wow. fun stuff 040
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024They look good but Scally and Weah still have Scally and Weah issues with not smart crosses 010
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I have not had the time to do a lot of tactical usmtn stuff. but I may need to start making time 000
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I love top managers. bc figuring out what and why they do what they do is fun 010
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Wow inverting Jedi.... that is very surprising 140
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I am determined to not go back to Twitter but Bluesky has some growth to do. Still have to go there for more instant information.. even if I don't engage there. 120
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 18/11/2024I don’t think either musah or wes suit being deeper in a box mid. Today’s lineup should be interesting 030
pragidealist.bsky.social @pragidealist.bsky.social · 18/11/2024My questions for tonight- do we see the same box midfield? Can weah start? If so, for whom? 110
