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| Puerto Rico v USA: international soccer friendly – live! | Puerto Rico v USA: international soccer friendly – live! |
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| 4.55pm BST | |
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| The teams are on the field and about to line up for the national anthems. Puerto Rico wearing one of my favorite jerseys ever. Team U.S.A wearing their mainly white kit. | |
| 4.52pm BST | |
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| You guys are so spoiled. I’m switching back and forth between Univision and FS1 pre-match analysis so you can get the full experience from both Spanish and English punditry. Unfortunately (fortunately?) there is only one Alexi Lalas... | |
| 4.48pm BST | |
| 16:48 | |
| Tell that to the Red Bulls. | |
| #USMNT playing away in Bayamón. Puerto Rico has another home ground, but playing soccer in Yankee Stadium would be ridiculous. #USAvPUR | |
| 4.46pm BST | |
| 16:46 | |
| Meanwhile on FS1, Alexi Lalas picking his starting line-up for Copa America. “If you bring Tim Howard to the tournament, you start him.” Klinsmann disagreeing as he has officially named Brad Guzan as his number one keeper. Also a big day for Bedoya as he leads the U.S as captain. A special day for the man from Nantes. | |
| 4.43pm BST | |
| 16:43 | |
| Puerto Rico: Betancur leading the attack. PR overloading the midfield. | |
| Puerto Rico lineup: Sanchez; Martinez, D’Andrea, Velez, Lopez; Hall, Clark; Sanchez, Rivero, Marrero; Betancur. #USAvPUR | |
| 4.31pm BST | |
| 16:31 | |
| USMNT starting line-up. Univision pundits excited about Alejandro Bedoya, Alfredo Morales (Peruvian-German-American) and Paul Arriola. The latter not included for Copa America so it’s an intriguing starting choice. | |
| Check out the #USMNT Starting XI for #USAvPUR. Lineup notes: https://t.co/wBTvWYxBJG pic.twitter.com/HOxPvfynPh | |
| 3.15pm BST | 3.15pm BST |
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| Preamble | Preamble |
| Good morning everyone and welcome to this historic encounter as the U.S Men’s National Team face Puerto Rico for the very first time. Neither team has played since March so it will be interesting to see how much rust they can shake off as they commence the beginning of a busy summer. This is an interesting fixture as this is a chance to see what the future holds for Team USA as well as an opportunity to prepare for Copa America (beginning June 3rd.) Jurgen Klinsmann has conveniently named it a “transition camp” where the 22 selected players - based in Europe and Mexico - bring with them a mixture of club and World Cup experience. Just a note to remember that this will be the only time where this roster will be used as MLS players will join the camp next week. | Good morning everyone and welcome to this historic encounter as the U.S Men’s National Team face Puerto Rico for the very first time. Neither team has played since March so it will be interesting to see how much rust they can shake off as they commence the beginning of a busy summer. This is an interesting fixture as this is a chance to see what the future holds for Team USA as well as an opportunity to prepare for Copa America (beginning June 3rd.) Jurgen Klinsmann has conveniently named it a “transition camp” where the 22 selected players - based in Europe and Mexico - bring with them a mixture of club and World Cup experience. Just a note to remember that this will be the only time where this roster will be used as MLS players will join the camp next week. |
| Eight of the players from today’s squad were a part of the team who reached the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Brazil two years ago but we will also get a chance to see some possible stars for the future. Players such as Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Amando Moreno (Club Tijuana, former New York Red Bulls) and Fabrice Picault (St. Pauli) did not make the roster for the Centenario but they could make a strong statement on why they should feature in future tournaments. | Eight of the players from today’s squad were a part of the team who reached the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Brazil two years ago but we will also get a chance to see some possible stars for the future. Players such as Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Amando Moreno (Club Tijuana, former New York Red Bulls) and Fabrice Picault (St. Pauli) did not make the roster for the Centenario but they could make a strong statement on why they should feature in future tournaments. |
| The focal point will surely be upfront where Klinsmann has to decide what to do in order to replace Jozy Altidore (hamstring injury keeps him out of the Copa.) This is clearly a big game for Bobby Wood as he has a fantastic opportunity to prove why he can solve any attacking problems. | The focal point will surely be upfront where Klinsmann has to decide what to do in order to replace Jozy Altidore (hamstring injury keeps him out of the Copa.) This is clearly a big game for Bobby Wood as he has a fantastic opportunity to prove why he can solve any attacking problems. |
| Puerto Rico, ranked 152nd in the world, will use this game to prepare for Caribbean Cup qualifiers against Grenada, Antigua and Bermuda next month. El Huaracán Azul (The Blue Hurricane) features eight players who play domestically, three of them for the local team, Bayamón F.C. Only two players, Emmanuel D’Andrea (Sevilla C) and Juan Coca (Kultsu FC) play in Europe. The theme for Puerto Rico, however, is youth as six players are currently playing college soccer in the U.S. | Puerto Rico, ranked 152nd in the world, will use this game to prepare for Caribbean Cup qualifiers against Grenada, Antigua and Bermuda next month. El Huaracán Azul (The Blue Hurricane) features eight players who play domestically, three of them for the local team, Bayamón F.C. Only two players, Emmanuel D’Andrea (Sevilla C) and Juan Coca (Kultsu FC) play in Europe. The theme for Puerto Rico, however, is youth as six players are currently playing college soccer in the U.S. |
| Today might not necessarily be a battle amongst giants but it will give both teams with such close international connections a clear indication of what the immediate future holds. | Today might not necessarily be a battle amongst giants but it will give both teams with such close international connections a clear indication of what the immediate future holds. |
| I’ll be back with the starting line-ups. | I’ll be back with the starting line-ups. |
| U.S. ROSTER:GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Colorado Rapids), Zack Steffen (SC Freiburg) | U.S. ROSTER:GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Colorado Rapids), Zack Steffen (SC Freiburg) |
| DEFENDERS (5): John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest), Matt Miazga (Chelsea), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), Tim Ream (Fulham), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham) | DEFENDERS (5): John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest), Matt Miazga (Chelsea), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), Tim Ream (Fulham), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham) |
| MIDFIELDERS (6): Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Emerson Hyndman (Fulham), Perry Kitchen (Heart of Midlothian), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), Caleb Stanko (SC Freiburg), Danny Williams (Reading) | MIDFIELDERS (6): Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Emerson Hyndman (Fulham), Perry Kitchen (Heart of Midlothian), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), Caleb Stanko (SC Freiburg), Danny Williams (Reading) |
| FORWARDS (5): Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Julian Green (Bayern Munich), Fabrice Picault (FC St. Pauli), Amando Moreno (Club Tijuana), Bobby Wood (Hamburg) | FORWARDS (5): Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Julian Green (Bayern Munich), Fabrice Picault (FC St. Pauli), Amando Moreno (Club Tijuana), Bobby Wood (Hamburg) |
| PUERTO RICO ROSTER:GOALKEEPERS (3): José Arroyo (Penn State Abington), Matthew Sanchez (Loyola Greyhounds), Bryant Velázquez (Western Nebraska Community College) | PUERTO RICO ROSTER:GOALKEEPERS (3): José Arroyo (Penn State Abington), Matthew Sanchez (Loyola Greyhounds), Bryant Velázquez (Western Nebraska Community College) |
| DEFENDERS (4): Emmanuel D’Andrea (Sevilla C), Alexis Rivera (Bayamón FC), Elliot Vélez (Criollos de Caguas FC), Juan Vélez (Criollos de Caguas FC) | DEFENDERS (4): Emmanuel D’Andrea (Sevilla C), Alexis Rivera (Bayamón FC), Elliot Vélez (Criollos de Caguas FC), Juan Vélez (Criollos de Caguas FC) |
| MIDFIELDERS (10): Christian Abreu (Guayanilla Pumas), David Caban (Unattached), Christopher Clark (Albany Great Danes), Juan Coca (Kultsu FC), Michael Fern ández (Bayamon FC), Jeremy Hall (Tampa Bay Rowdies), Marcos Martinez (Club Atletico Fajardo), Darren Rios (Florida International Panthers), Manolo Sanchez (San Antonio FC), Samuel Soto (Bayamón FC) | MIDFIELDERS (10): Christian Abreu (Guayanilla Pumas), David Caban (Unattached), Christopher Clark (Albany Great Danes), Juan Coca (Kultsu FC), Michael Fern ández (Bayamon FC), Jeremy Hall (Tampa Bay Rowdies), Marcos Martinez (Club Atletico Fajardo), Darren Rios (Florida International Panthers), Manolo Sanchez (San Antonio FC), Samuel Soto (Bayamón FC) |
| FORWARDS (4): Luis Betancur (Florida International Panthers), Joseph Marrero (Puerto Rico FC), Olvin Ortiz (Club Atletico Fajardo), Jorge Rivera (Puerto Rico FC) | FORWARDS (4): Luis Betancur (Florida International Panthers), Joseph Marrero (Puerto Rico FC), Olvin Ortiz (Club Atletico Fajardo), Jorge Rivera (Puerto Rico FC) |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.16pm BST | at 4.16pm BST |
| 1.47pm BST | 1.47pm BST |
| 13:47 | 13:47 |
| Luis will be here shortly, in the meantime here’s Graham Parker on Jürgen Klinsmann’s roster selection for Copa América: | Luis will be here shortly, in the meantime here’s Graham Parker on Jürgen Klinsmann’s roster selection for Copa América: |
| We’ve seen who’s in the US roster for Copa América. But who is out? And what does it mean for them and for Jürgen Klinsmann’s plans for 2018? | We’ve seen who’s in the US roster for Copa América. But who is out? And what does it mean for them and for Jürgen Klinsmann’s plans for 2018? |
| Well, let’s look at who didn’t make it out of the provisional 40-man roster – where the two biggest surprises were the exclusions of NYC FC’s Mix Diskerud and Seattle Sounders wünderkind Jordan Morris. | Well, let’s look at who didn’t make it out of the provisional 40-man roster – where the two biggest surprises were the exclusions of NYC FC’s Mix Diskerud and Seattle Sounders wünderkind Jordan Morris. |
| Diskerud has had a better start to 2016 after an underwhelming 2015 earned him the unwanted title of “most overrated” player in the league, as voted on anonymously by his peers. Perhaps he falls somewhere between the utilitarian values offered by Kyle Beckerman or Perry Kitchen, and the creative X-factor of Darlington Nagbe. That’s not to mention the additional overshadowing presence of Jermaine Jones, who has blindsided his way back into the picture with his forceful performances for surprise MLS leaders Colorado Rapids. | Diskerud has had a better start to 2016 after an underwhelming 2015 earned him the unwanted title of “most overrated” player in the league, as voted on anonymously by his peers. Perhaps he falls somewhere between the utilitarian values offered by Kyle Beckerman or Perry Kitchen, and the creative X-factor of Darlington Nagbe. That’s not to mention the additional overshadowing presence of Jermaine Jones, who has blindsided his way back into the picture with his forceful performances for surprise MLS leaders Colorado Rapids. |
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