tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post4439912914416082388..comments2023-11-05T03:31:19.545-08:00Comments on Sideline Views: US v England Running BlogA.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03617669285297119500noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5437561489188679737.post-68530018742911607532007-09-22T07:01:00.000-07:002007-09-22T07:01:00.000-07:00England & the USA played an even (for the most par...England & the USA played an even (for the most part) first half but England succumbed to a well executed set piece with a powerful Wambach header, an aggressive return to form moment from Boxx, and a miscue.<BR/><BR/>Funny how it took that third goal to put the USA in a position to knock the ball around and show what kind of soccer they can play. I know that Coach Ryan doesn't want to play the short passing game but the team sure looks more dangerous when playing that way.<BR/><BR/>Rampone had a big effort and the USA will need to see a full strength Shannon Boxx to continue this run. The aggressive tackle and pile driving shot may give her that spark to let her be herself. <BR/>They'll need her at that level to win this WWC.<BR/><BR/>England will have to forget the result and remember the performance. Asante is a real force on the backline, tho I'm not sure how much longer Captain White will be able to play. They are that close to becoming an elite team but need to develop a decisive finisher so Kelly Smith can go back to being the creative force. For all of Alucko's pace, I'm not sure that she will develop into the finisher. Does Michael Owen have a healthy sister?JT Soccerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322915801872744069noreply@blogger.com