I thought Bradley played very well, the giveaway aside (and the guy came from his blindside - partly on Westberg too). He and Poz were brilliant in avoiding the high press. Good coaching there too. You could see that it was highly coordinated.
Here's the link to challenge on Poz. Not sure why this wasn't called. Typical Red Bulls.
Regarding Bradley, I think the criticism stems from the fact that he is a DP earning an exorbitant salary relative to his ability.
He has been fairly solid overall for us this season, but there's no question he is starting to decline. I would like to keep him if he was willing to sign for TAM money beyond this season. A 3rd DP slot would be much more useful for us in the form of a world class winger next season.
If Bradley isn't willing to accept a paycut, we should be able to find an adequate replacement at a TAM level salary.
https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer...beezer-feature
“There’s so much diversity here, but people living together in the best of ways. There’s this pride of being Canadian and living in Canada that I really like. I’m starting to feel a little Canadian and my kids also,”
“I’m at peace with who I am and what I want to be as a person and a goalkeeper,” he said. “I just try to be fair and respectful, that’s kind of my motto with everyone.”
I think starting to have a man crush on Q
Wow, I thought Petrescu had handed out a yellow card for that, after the injury delay. But I just checked the stats on the MLS website, no card handed out around the 60th minute. I think a foul was called though; game restarted with a freekick. But should have been a yellow at least. That's a potential season-ending tackle, the way the leg & ankle bend while under load.
This was a type of "persistent infringement" by multiple NYRB players throughout the game, which is very dangerous in a cumulative sense. I.e. high risk of serious injury to an opponent over the course of the game. Many of these tackles, on their own, weren't that vicious, or at least not obviously deliberate. But it's clear the NYRB coach has given them the mandate to high-press aggressively all over the pitch, w/o worrying about fouls or injuries. Often their players aren't quick enough to do that well, and end up coming in late & fouling. And I felt like once one of their players got a yellow, another player would start being more aggressive instead.
Thanks Bono thread coming soon.
We're a little light on keepers tho from the Toonies.
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I don't see it that way at all. i'd like Fraser's path to be unblocked, but Bradley is still a top player - starting in key games and performing well for USMNT - and us. Dont forget the two goals he scored early doors this year when we needed someone to step up. Fraser is no where near his level yet.
"There are some people who might have better technique than me, and some may be fitter than me, but the main thing is tactics. With most players, tactics are missing. You can divide tactics into insight, trust, and daring." - Johan Cruyff
Fraser on homegrown wages already provides better value than a soon to be declining Bradley on $4.5 million plus DP slot. Not a knock on him, he was our best player on both MLS Cup Finals appearances.
People who think Bradley is overrated are the same people who thinks no defensive player is ever worth a DP slot. In all fairness, it’s a valid argument. We’re never going to get a de Ligt or a VVD in their prime at MLS, even if we use a DP slot to pay them astronomical wages.
Maybe I'm in the minority when it comes to Bradley making games less stressful. Fraser, okay.... but that doesn't solve the problem. (To be honest I didn't notice a problem.)
I have yet to see him decline at any rate that makes me worry. I just see his age mentioned. We need him.
But what do I know. Meh.
Last edited by Brooker; 07-18-2019 at 11:43 PM.