Subject: [U21] Tournament & friendly

Really good season mustafaatik. The ranking, eh, we knew what you were working with.

The qualification for the world cup is outstanding, and above expectations as far as I am concerned.

could have been better if the selection was better

Great season, very good job!

Thanks to islander and norbert1987 for their support.

Also, Polska achieved the highest ranking among 98 countries, finishing 1st.

Congratulations to Norbet1987. I hope USA U21 doesn't get matched against Polska U21 in the World Cup.

1. France U21
2. Česká republika U21
3. USA U21
4. England U21

I think they're the weakest team from the second pot. But still, Czech Republic is a tough opponent.

England isn't strong, but the USA could beat them.

France's new squad is quite good, but the USA could get a point.

My assessment is -It looks like, at least based on ranking, England is closest to us.
France and CR are equal, both in ranks and they literally just played each other today: https://sokker.org/comment?matchID=43340379

It will be difficult to finish second here, but it was always going to be. In qualifiers we had a pretty reasonable group - one team to beat for second spot, Lithuania, and Mustafaatik successfully did so beating them both times, a credit to him.

USA U21 - Eesti U21

USA U21: mustafaatik
Eesti U21: donzauker
Competition: Friendly
Start at: 2025-12-20 17:59
Stadium: FC Clover Arena
Region: North America
Weather: heavy clouds
shower
Expectations: Rival is respectable by your supporters, but they expect a win.
Hasn`t started yet.

USA U21 - Eesti U21 0:0

I really wanted to finish my last game with a win, but it didn't happen.

First of all, I'm leaving here happy. Thank you so much for your support.

Especially for supporting me even after a very bad season and for making me the US U21 coach again. And I didn't disappoint you. I led the US U21 to the World Cup from 3rd place.

I'm not saying goodbye because, just like norbert1987, I'll be back in this form again.

Tad, don't be sad for me :))))))))

Very good job. It's a shame the Lithuanians didn't vote for a coach with extensive knowledge and skills, but for a local. I hope it's just one season off and you'll be back at NT.

yeah, the guy they selected, albeit local, seems somewhat inexperienced.

norbert1987, islander

Thank you for your comments.

I was very surprised by the result in Lithuania because the candidate didn't campaign at all, didn't even create a thread for himself.

He didn't talk about his projects or tactics. I thought he just participated casually, but we need to respect democracy.

Anyway, we have a very competitive World Cup ahead of us now. There's Krzysztof, the winner of the previous World Cup, and many coaches who want to win.

Even though they are weaker than these teams, USA U21 might be able to get 3-4 points from this group.

I will watch many matches in the World Cup. I especially wish success to USA U21 and norbert1987.