Anderson’s Case for Argentina:

“I think that Argentina will win the World Cup final because they have a certain ability to perform under pressure. They have a clutch factor that can’t be practiced or learned and they use it every game. It seems that every goal they have comes in the final minutes and once they get one they continue to push their opponents which is another strength. They never try to park the bus and let up.”

Training Recap:

Harnit, Owen Smith, and Keerat were singled out for outstanding play. I particularly liked how Harnit was counter pressing and attacking directly. Keerat’s passing was excellent and Owen Smith was playing close to mistake free soccer – even without the shin guards! We tried to get on the end of some crosses. At this point we are better defending them then scoring on them – always lots to improve isn’t there.

August 17th is getting close:

Fitness was highlighted as a metric that is within everyone’s control and WILL BE a significant determining factor in player evaluation. Train on your own. Make the case that you belong in the starting 11. Make the case that you belong training in the varsity group.