<strong>Editor</strong> |
<strong>Score</strong> |
<strong>Comments</strong> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/GregLalas_0.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Greg Lalas</strong><br><em>Editor-In-Chief</em></p> |
<br><p class="rtecenter"><img src="//league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>2-0</strong></p> |
The party can't be at full blast every game. This will be a workmanlike performance against a relatively organized Cuban side willing to do whatever it takes not to be embarrassed. |
<br><p><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/freedman_2.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Jonah Freedman</strong><br><em>Managing Editor</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>4-1</strong></p> |
<p>I got flack for predicting Belize would score a goal. Who's the smart guy now? But seriously, folks, Cuba actually had a lot of attacking intent in vs. Costa Rica, and they're much better technically than Belize. But this is still going to be another training day for this attack-happy US side.</p><ul><li><a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/news/article/2013/07/11/throw-why-gold-cup-team-may-be-my-favorite-usmnt-roster-history" target="_blank">Freedman: Why this Gold Cup team is my all-time favorite USMNT</a></li></ul> |
<br><p><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/Borg_0.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Simon Borg</strong><br><em>Senior Editor</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>2-0</strong></p> |
Cuba will defend with all 11 men, but they'll be more disciplined and organized than Belize was. So the goals won't be as free-flowing for the USA. No worries, though. Cuba doesn't have enough attacking quality to score. |
<em><strong><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/valencia_1.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"></strong></em><p class="rtecenter"><strong>Kristel Valencia</strong><br><em><span style="font-size: 12px;">Editor FutbolMLS.com</span></em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img src="//league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>3-0</strong></p> |
The Cubans made a good impression against Costa Rica. They are good in defense and organized. But that’s all. The US will dominate them and play this game in the attacking half for 90 minutes. |
<p class="rtecenter"><em><strong><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/Doyle_2.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"></strong></em><br><strong>Matt Doyle</strong><br><em>Armchair Analyst</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>3-0</strong></p> |
The forwards have gone into this group of games thinking "Pad those stats! Pad those stats!" Cuba's better than Belize or Guatemala, but not by a whole lot. |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/AndrewWiebe_0.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Andrew Wiebe</strong><br><em>Editor</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>3-0</strong></p> |
I guessed low against Belize, but three goals sounds just right after Costa Rica pulled off the same scoreline vs. Cuba. The US backline is better than the Ticos', though, so don't expect so many quality chances from the islanders. |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/Rosano_2.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Nick Rosano</strong><br><em>Editor</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>3-1</strong></p> |
The Cubans are more organized and athletic than Belize. Still, the US are on a roll, and should have more than enough in the tank to get a comfortable win. The big question, after a set-piece lapse vs. Belize, is if they'll keep a clean sheet. |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/JasonSaghini_1.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Jason Saghini</strong><br><em>Director of Video</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>4-0</strong></p> |
US keep their momentum going led by Stuart Holden as the creative engine in the middle of the field and Rimando holding down the fort at the RioT. |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/Pinzon_0.jpg" style="width: 50px; height: 50px;"><br><strong>Diego Pinzon</strong><br><em>Editor</em></p> |
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="https://league-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/mp6/index.jpg" style="width: 35px; height: 35px;"><br><strong>4-1</strong></p> |
Cuba is not Belize, that's a fact. But even though they know how to defend themselves, the US will just gain more confidence. Cuba is going to get something out of the game as well, but will focus more on defending. |
