Comments on: Cooper Winner for USA

By: soccer goals

soccer goals — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:12:22 +0000

Coooper played better this game but still needs improvement.

By: rick

rick — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:47:48 +0000

Goodson looked really good and makes you think what our backline would look like with him in the center winner everything, organizing and starting the attack by completing passes.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:43:04 +0000

I think the problem with Cooper launching to many shots is that he’s not used to his club teammates getting into good positions, so he has to shoot away. He needs to go to a European club where he can learn to play with top-to-bottom quality teammates.

By: rbeyer

rbeyer — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:34:15 +0000

Did Arnaud do much when he was in the game? I sure didn’t see much. It will be interesting to see if Bradley brings back Altidore (who I believe is on the expanded roster). Can’t see the US going much further without some additional firepower.

By: pony2

pony2 — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:22:28 +0000

kudos to coop for taking a kick for the team and sinking the game winner. but i agree, not much else from him. But he is what he is.. it will be interesting to see who is interested in him in europe

By: JC

JC — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:55:45 +0000

What puzzles me is that Ives criticized Coop for taking shots. In extra time, I think that’s pretty much needed. I saw Logan Pause launch a prayer in extra time, but Ives didn’t condemn that. So, yeah, he’s biased. And wrong about Cooper to boot.

By: Casey C.

Casey C. — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:13:58 +0000

BTW, is it just me, or has Cooper turned in to one of the best penalty takers in the league?

By: Casey C.

Casey C. — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:13:23 +0000

Ehh, I like Ives, even got to write for him a bit. I think, if anything, he’s rather quick to come down hard on NYRB. It’s not that hard this year, they’re horrid. The fan base though, turns on a dime. Couple months ago everyone loved Cooper, now, they say he’s worthless. Go figure.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:16:25 +0000

Hate to agree with ives bcause he knows nothing and supports the worst team in MLS but our kenny was probably the worst player on the field. he couldn’t keep the ball and had trouble connecting with anyone. Great penalty and did well to put us on to the semis but do not plan on seeing him get in after that game.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:06:19 +0000

Ives finally had to move FCD, albeit begrudgingly, ahead of Energy Drink in his rankings a while back. Must have killed him to do that