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Socceroos Nth America Tour Oct 25

JS96

JS96

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Appears USA and Canada friendlies are set. I'll delete if it's all false. A great organisation if true.

Denver and Montreal it seems.
 
At the moment there's a pretty thin line between the form of our next 3 opponents. A great chance to experiment.

October window feels awkward for A League players so maybe a calculated selection of some A League in September and more European in October.
 
MCG they like the USA are a day behind us - 17hrs.
For eg typing its 10pm Tues evening.
Likely early .am games from here doubt weekend games but we shall see.
 
Aren’t Canada already fully booked in that window?
 
In terms of closeness to our style of football, we always get compared to the likes of New Zealand, USA and Canada. I remember occasions where other countries would arrange friendlies with us to prepare for WC matches against USA and New Zealand.

It’s pretty interesting that our next 4 matches will be against those 3 teams.
 
Whilst we've heard nothing from Australian sources both of these matches have appeared in US and Canadian media with details about venues included. Seems as solid as it gets. Interestingly neither of the venues are world cup venues or sites for team base camps.
 
erogenouszone said:
Would be nice to get a Central or South American opponent whilst we're in the neighbourhood as well.
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Only 2 friendlies per window, so one of the USA or Canada instead of both would have allowed the South American option in October.

Now that September and October are sorted it will be interesting how November, March and June opponents and logistics pan out

I had been half expecting some top level Asian opponents this year but now reckon that South American, Central American, African and European opponents will be considered for the final 6 friendlies (assuming 2 in June).

The draw is in December so the November games may be organised and announced after the September matches, then the March and June ones once the WC Finals draw is made and Euro playoff teams are known.

I haven't checked the UEFA November WCQ "byes" schedule but unless there are any particularly good options would prefer to be playing some games against South American opposition in November, whether home or away. Hopefully they haven't already filled their schedules.
 
GoAussies said:
Only 2 friendlies per window, so one of the USA or Canada instead of both would have allowed the South American option in October.

Now that September and October are sorted it will be interesting how November, March and June opponents and logistics pan out

I had been half expecting some top level Asian opponents this year but now reckon that South American, Central American, African and European opponents will be considered for the final 6 friendlies (assuming 2 in June).

The draw is in December so the November games may be organised and announced after the September matches, then the March and June ones once the WC Finals draw is made and Euro playoff teams are known.

I haven't checked the UEFA November WCQ "byes" schedule but unless there are any particularly good options would prefer to be playing some games against South American opposition in November, whether home or away. Hopefully they haven't already filled their schedules.
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African opposition is also an option for November. They finish qualification in October with only 4 teams playing for the playoff spot in November.
 
Alex M said:
African opposition is also an option for November. They finish qualification in October with only 4 teams playing for the playoff spot in November.
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Good point, organisers may want things locked in a little earlier than 4 weeks ahead but some teams may have qualified early so that could also work out.
 
GoAussies said:
Good point, organisers may want things locked in a little earlier than 4 weeks ahead but some teams may have qualified early so that could also work out.
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There will probably also be some decent teams who have missed out as well. Even with the extra spots African qualifying is still pretty cutthroat.
 
I'd really like to see something like this in Popovic's formation to see how it works

Goodwin - Toure - Irankunda
Irvine - Triantis
Bos ------------------------------------- Bennie
Burgess - Souttar - Circati
Ryan
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I think that XI has the potential to be steely in defense and lightening on the counter. Blend our defensive strengths with our attacking mindset and find a balance between the two.
 
Quicky said:
I'd really like to see something like this in Popovic's formation to see how it works

Goodwin - Toure - Irankunda
Irvine - Triantis
Bos ------------------------------------- Bennie
Burgess - Souttar - Circati
Ryan
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I think that XI has the potential to be steely in defense and lightening on the counter. Blend our defensive strengths with our attacking mindset and find a balance between the two.
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Probably the 11 we dream of seeing to have many questions answered. Slight issue may be the wing bacs and wingers being on top of each other. Goodwin and Irankunda narrowing can allow them to get some shots away. Needn't bother speculating about a back 4. Isn't going to happen.

Segecic or McGree for Irankunda can offer a lot more roaming. Many clubs now have one specialised wing back and a winger on the other wing back flank. Irankunda could linger here given the best two defensive players are on that side which should be adequate cover.
 
JS96 said:
Probably the 11 we dream of seeing to have many questions answered. Slight issue may be the wing bacs and wingers being on top of each other. Goodwin and Irankunda narrowing can allow them to get some shots away. Needn't bother speculating about a back 4. Isn't going to happen.

Segecic or McGree for Irankunda can offer a lot more roaming. Many clubs now have one specialised wing back and a winger on the other wing back flank. Irankunda could linger here given the best two defensive players are on that side which should be adequate cover.
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Yeah I had a similar thought but with McGree on for Goodwin. He can invert to assist the midfield and leave the width to Bos. Ditto Segecic for Irankunda.
 
Do we know yet if suggested match versus the US is happening? Nothing formally confirmed.
 
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