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Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mcmwcat on May 23, 2010, 05:31:58 PM
with the end of the European season it's now time to focus on the pinnacle of the world of futbol.  beginning June 11 most of the world will be focusing on the competition in South Africa. 

USA plays England on the 2nd day of the competition, June 12 and follows up with games June 18 and June 23.

my not so original picks to win it all are Spain or Brazil.  Spain has never won the competition before while Brazil is looking to get their 7th 6th title on their 5th continent. 

here is a sweet little map app with previews for each team: http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/map
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 23, 2010, 05:44:36 PM
the 2 toughest groups as I see it are group D and group G. 

group G is the obvious choice as toughest with Brazil, Portugal, Ivory Coast and their fodder, N. Korea.  Brazil is loaded with star talent.  Portugal features 2008 FIFA player of the year Christiano Ronaldo.  Ivory Coast is lead by EPL golden boot winner, Didier Drogba, who plays for Chelsea at the club level.

group C, i think, is being overlooked by many.  Germany, Serbia, Ghana and Australia compose the teams in this group.  Germany are always favorites to make a deep run.  Serbia, who had a great qualifying run, is loaded with players playing with top clubs throughout Europe and have a stout defense.  Ghana, playing on their home continent, had a nice run in 2006 in Germany and will be hoping for the return of one of the top defensive mids in the game, Michael Essien.  Australia also made it out the group in 2006 and are led by Everton striker, Tim Cahill.  if the US makes it out of their group they will have a tough task facing one of these 4 teams in the round of 16.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 24, 2010, 08:21:29 AM
17 days 10 hours 37 minutes
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 24, 2010, 09:44:12 AM
England v Mexico in a friendly today should be interesting.  Mexico is going crazy w/ pre cup friendlies playing  Netherlands (26th), Portugal (30th),  and Italy (3rd).  they must have a split squad going or something because they also play Gambia on the 30th. 

USA warms up v Czech Republic (tomorrow),  Turkey (29th) and Australia in S Africa (5th)

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on May 24, 2010, 10:57:30 AM
England v Mexico in a friendly today should be interesting.  Mexico is going crazy w/ pre cup friendlies playing  Netherlands (26th), Portugal (30th),  and Italy (3rd).  they must have a split squad going or something because they also play Gambia on the 30th. 

USA warms up v Czech Republic (tomorrow),  Turkey (29th) and Australia in S Africa (5th)



I wonder if Gooch sees the pitch tomorrow.  :pray:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 24, 2010, 11:02:06 AM
England v Mexico in a friendly today should be interesting.  Mexico is going crazy w/ pre cup friendlies playing  Netherlands (26th), Portugal (30th),  and Italy (3rd).  they must have a split squad going or something because they also play Gambia on the 30th. 

USA warms up v Czech Republic (tomorrow),  Turkey (29th) and Australia in S Africa (5th)



I wonder if Gooch sees the pitch tomorrow.  :pray:

you would think unless he isn't fit.  some other usual starters who have played the last 6 months will probably sit this one out.  boca and demerit looks like they'll be left out.  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2010/05/monday_kickaround_45.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 24, 2010, 02:05:30 PM

I wonder if Gooch sees the pitch tomorrow.  :pray:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/soccer/2010/05/24/052410.ir_onyewu_soccer.SportsIllustrated/index.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: get_HIT on May 24, 2010, 02:37:21 PM
 :zzz: unless we make it to the 'ship  :zzz: :zzz: :zzz:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Do Work Son on May 24, 2010, 05:55:07 PM
 :flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 24, 2010, 10:10:56 PM
:flush:
:excited:

limeys 3 - 1 today over the mexicans in a friendly at wembley stadium.  it was a pretty dominant performance by the English who struck twice on corner kicks and netted another off a Glenn Johnson run through the Mexican defense finished by a nice left footed shot into the upper left corner from about 15 yards.  Mexico scored off a slop rebound.  typically, Mexico played dirty and tried to injure the English at almost every opportunity.  sadly they failed.  :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 27, 2010, 09:58:08 AM
interesting analysis on spain's weaknesses based on tactics used in last year's u.s. - spain confed cup semis.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/writers/jonathan_wilson/05/25/torres.villa/index.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 27, 2010, 03:21:12 PM
no Essien  :cry:

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Essien has started only 23 Premier League games for Chelsea in the past two seasons as he has been dogged by injury.

Michael Essien ruled out of World Cup
(http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0422/michaelessien20100423_275x155.jpg) (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/790775/ce/uk/?cc=5901&ver=us)

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 27, 2010, 03:39:45 PM
 :pbj:

Knee injury rules Meghni out for Algeria
(http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0525/mouradmeghnialgeria_275x155.jpg) (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/790106/ce/uk/?cc=5901&ver=us)

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Long considered to be the ‘next Zidane’ by fans in France
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1183131/index.html (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1183131/index.html)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on May 28, 2010, 08:02:03 AM
:pbj:

Knee injury rules Meghni out for Algeria
(http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0525/mouradmeghnialgeria_275x155.jpg) (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/790106/ce/uk/?cc=5901&ver=us)

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Long considered to be the ‘next Zidane’ by fans in France
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1183131/index.html (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1183131/index.html)

At least we have a better chance at finishing 2nd in our group. Because we sure as f*ck aren't beating England.
 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 28, 2010, 08:14:01 AM
:pbj:

Knee injury rules Meghni out for Algeria
(http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2010/0525/mouradmeghnialgeria_275x155.jpg) (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/790106/ce/uk/?cc=5901&ver=us)

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Long considered to be the ‘next Zidane’ by fans in France
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1183131/index.html (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1183131/index.html)

At least we have a better chance at finishing 2nd in our group. Because we sure as f*ck aren't beating England.
 

draw  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 28, 2010, 08:59:28 AM
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1219988/index.html#subotic+serbian+wanderer

this Serbian kid, Nevin Subotic, could have been playing for the U.S.   probably better for his professional career in Europe to play for Serbia.

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It was during a kickabout in a park in Florida, where the family ended up after only a short stay in Utah, that Subotic’s future as a budding footballer first took shape. The self-assured teenager saw an organised team training, marched up to the coach and asked if he could join. That coach just happened to be one Keith Fulk, then assistant of the USA U-17 national team. He was so impressed with Subotic’s raw technique, size and enthusiasm that he sent him directly up the chain at the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).

“I was invited for a trial and I was with the American U-17 team for a year and a half," said Subotic, who played briefly for the US U-20s after lining up at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2005. "It was a big step forward. I really learned to play football there and also about tactics.

"If I hadn’t been in the park that day, things could have turned out very differently for me. Maybe I would still be living in the US, working in a fast food restaurant or something.”

A falling out with U-20 coach Thomas Rongen soured Subotic’s rise in the USA ranks, prompting the player to consider his many options for full national team football. In the meantime, his club prospects were heading toward the stratosphere. Coach Jurgen Klopp brought the 17-year-old to German Bundesliga outfit Mainz in 2006/7, and served as both his coach and mentor. So, when Klopp moved to Borussia Dortmund the following season, Subotic followed.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on May 28, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
I made an ESPN group for K-State fans if anybody wants to join in and fill out a bracket.

http://games.espn.go.com/bpredictor/en-us/group?groupID=26499
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 28, 2010, 02:30:34 PM
I made an ESPN group for K-State fans if anybody wants to join in and fill out a bracket.

http://games.espn.go.com/bpredictor/en-us/group?groupID=26499

joined.  could mess w/ that bracket for hours.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on May 28, 2010, 03:12:57 PM
I made an ESPN group for K-State fans if anybody wants to join in and fill out a bracket.

http://games.espn.go.com/bpredictor/en-us/group?groupID=26499

joined.  could mess w/ that bracket for hours.

I know, I stared at it for quite a while, especially once I figured out you could click the little blue buttons and see some interesting info on each team.  I made my bracket off of my first impressions, but I don't like that I went mostly with the favorites so I want to go back in later and try to pick a couple upsets so the final isn't #1 vs #2 with Brazil and Spain.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 29, 2010, 05:13:39 PM
I'm in, don't really know too much about soccer though.  (I am hoping to be one of those really annoying girls that win the NCAA pool off of dumb luck)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on May 29, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
Joined.  I'm goin 'tina all the way.  I also predict Messi gets the golden boot.  This is Lionel's world.  We are all just guests of it.
(http://en.leo-messi.net/Images/news/leo-messi-en-persona-adidas.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: hemmy on May 29, 2010, 09:09:04 PM
Soccer is so rough ridin' dumb
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2010, 09:59:11 PM
Soccer is so fracking dumb

i agree with you for 3 years and 11 months out of 4 years but the 30 days that the world cup is going i'm all in. i would watch USA v (___insert country here___) in any high stakes heated competition.  :ksu: <w/ stars and stripes

bring it on u fuckin brits

U-S-A! U-S-A!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on May 29, 2010, 10:49:02 PM
In. Ivory Coast =  dark horse  :driving:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on May 30, 2010, 02:15:18 AM
In. Ivory Coast =  dark horse  :driving:
(http://www.creepygif.com/images/full/10.gif)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on May 30, 2010, 08:40:20 AM
Soccer is so rough ridin' dumb

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bradleigh on May 30, 2010, 09:08:20 AM
I started watching the match against Turkey yesterday, but the US looked like garbage so I turned it off.  Were they just sucking because it was a friendly?  I'm assuming they picked it up to get their goals.  I guess maybe they'll put in a full 90 once the cup starts?  Haven't watched this team at all so I didn't know how that performance compared.  If they plan on playing like that in the WC a lot of people are going to be disappointed (myself included).
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on May 30, 2010, 03:19:24 PM
I started watching the match against Turkey yesterday, but the US looked like garbage so I turned it off.  Were they just sucking because it was a friendly?  I'm assuming they picked it up to get their goals.  I guess maybe they'll put in a full 90 once the cup starts?  Haven't watched this team at all so I didn't know how that performance compared.  If they plan on playing like that in the WC a lot of people are going to be disappointed (myself included).

These warm-up friendlies are definitely not a good indication of what you'll see in the World Cup.  I'm really not overly optimistic about the US teams chances in the WC, but I think we got a pretty good draw, and they are good enough to get into the knock out stages and maybe even win a game there if they play at their best.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 31, 2010, 10:28:16 PM
2nd half against Turkey was impressive.  if our back 4 can keep from sucking the suck (:pray:) then the United States of America FIFA World Cup team looks like it can be a dangerous opponent
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 31, 2010, 10:29:13 PM
nice writeup on Turkey match http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/galarcep-usa-show-glimpses-of-world-cup-promise
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on May 31, 2010, 11:12:33 PM
in other warmup matches over the weekend:

Algeria 0 Ireland 3 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8712739.stm

Spain scored in injury time to beat the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 3-2.

Japan scored 3 goals against England.  sadly for them 2 of them were own goals ... England 2 - Japan 1

France 1 Tunisia 1

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 09:21:48 AM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 01, 2010, 10:57:51 AM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?

it's starting to look that way.  i mean ... USA 2 Turkey 1!!!111!!11
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2010, 11:11:35 AM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?

it's starting to look that way.  i mean ... USA 2 Turkey 1!!!111!!11

I would have made tons of Thanksgiving themed jokes had I known we were going to play them
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 01, 2010, 12:51:07 PM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?

it's starting to look that way.  i mean ... USA 2 Turkey 1!!!111!!11

I would have made tons of Thanksgiving themed jokes had I known we were going to play them

I'd like to pay at least passing attention to this thing.....


MCMW, can you give us a very basic timeline/rundown of the upcoming events and how/what is good/bad for team USA?  I am a bit baffled by the entire thing.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 01, 2010, 12:59:45 PM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?

it's starting to look that way.  i mean ... USA 2 Turkey 1!!!111!!11

I would have made tons of Thanksgiving themed jokes had I known we were going to play them

I'd like to pay at least passing attention to this thing.....


MCMW, can you give us a very basic timeline/rundown of the upcoming events and how/what is good/bad for team USA?  I am a bit baffled by the entire thing.

not sure what you mean.  nothing counts until June 11.  teams are just trying to figure out what combinations of players/positions are best.  and most teams just finalized their roster of 23 players that they are taking to S Africa.  USA arrived there yesterday with their team of 23.  they play Australia in the final warm up game on Saturday.  then play England on the following Saturday (June 12) in the real deal.

what is good for team USA are signs that Algeria and England aren't as strong as previously thought.  Algeria lost their best midfielder and got pounded by Ireland in an exhibition. England couldn't score goals against Japan.  what is bad for USA is the entire back line has had injuries all year long and prior to that they were ungood.

 :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 01, 2010, 01:06:12 PM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?

it's starting to look that way.  i mean ... USA 2 Turkey 1!!!111!!11

I would have made tons of Thanksgiving themed jokes had I known we were going to play them

I'd like to pay at least passing attention to this thing.....


MCMW, can you give us a very basic timeline/rundown of the upcoming events and how/what is good/bad for team USA?  I am a bit baffled by the entire thing.

not sure what you mean.  nothing counts until June 11.  teams are just trying to figure out what combinations of players/positions are best.  and most teams just finalized their roster of 23 players that they are taking to S Africa.  USA arrived there yesterday with their team of 23.  they play Australia in the final warm up game on Saturday.  then play England on the following Saturday (June 12) in the real deal.

what is good for team USA are signs that Algeria and England aren't as strong as previously thought.  Algeria lost their best midfielder and got pounded by Ireland in an exhibition. England couldn't score goals against Japan.  what is bad for USA is the entire back line has had injuries all year long and prior to that they were ungood.

 :dunno:

Perfect, this is the kind of thing I needed to know.  I have imported computer developer types that I have to have conversations with and this will loads of help in trying to do that. 

2:30 pm eastern time.... http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/?cc=5901&ver=us ....should be a doozy.   :pbj:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 01, 2010, 01:16:53 PM
Also, I found this to be helpful for a casual observer, like me.

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The World Cup features 32 national teams (the host nation and the 31 best teams from the qualifying tournaments). The games are played over a month in the host nation(s).

There are two stages of the month-long World Cup; a "Group Stage" and a "Knockout Stage".

In the first stage (the "Group Stage"), the 32 teams are placed into eight groups of four teams each. Each group consists of one "seeded" team based on FIFA Rankings and recent World Cups, and the other teams in each group are selected at random from the top finishers in qualifying play and the host team. Groups are set up so that no group contains more than two European teams or more than one team from any of the 5 other FIFA zones (there are six FIFA continental zones; Africa, Asia, North and Central America and Caribbean, South America, Oceania and Europe). Each group plays a round-robin tournament, guaranteeing that every team will play at least three matches. The last round of matches of each group is held simultaneously to prevent COLUSION between nations. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. The top two teams from each group advance to the second stage (the “Knockout Stage”). If two or more teams finish even on points, tie-breakers are used: the first is “goal differential” then total goals scored, then head-to-head results, and finally drawing of lots. In the Group Phase, games may end in a draw.

The second round, or "Knockout Stage," is a single-elimination round in which teams play each other, and there are no draws; extra time and penalty kicks are used to decide the winner. The "Knockout Stage" begins with the "Round of 16" in which the winner of each Group plays against the runner-up from another group. This is followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final. The losing semi-finalists play a match for third place.


So, it looks like we are pretty confident about getting to the "Knockout Stage," correct?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 01, 2010, 01:17:33 PM
Also, also....

Why don't they call the "Knockout Stage" the "Sweet Sixteen?"  :dunno:  Better for t-shirts, IMO.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: MeatSauce on June 01, 2010, 01:43:43 PM
So, I assume USA is the overwhelming favorite in this thing just like in every other sport?

it's starting to look that way.  i mean ... USA 2 Turkey 1!!!111!!11

I would have made tons of Thanksgiving themed jokes had I known we were going to play them

I'd like to pay at least passing attention to this thing.....


MCMW, can you give us a very basic timeline/rundown of the upcoming events and how/what is good/bad for team USA?  I am a bit baffled by the entire thing.

not sure what you mean.  nothing counts until June 11.  teams are just trying to figure out what combinations of players/positions are best.  and most teams just finalized their roster of 23 players that they are taking to S Africa.  USA arrived there yesterday with their team of 23.  they play Australia in the final warm up game on Saturday.  then play England on the following Saturday (June 12) in the real deal.

what is good for team USA are signs that Algeria and England aren't as strong as previously thought.  Algeria lost their best midfielder and got pounded by Ireland in an exhibition. England couldn't score goals against Japan.  what is bad for USA is the entire back line has had injuries all year long and prior to that they were ungood.

 :dunno:
Any connection here?  :dunno:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_al_qaida_believed_killed (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_al_qaida_believed_killed)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 01, 2010, 02:54:47 PM
So, it looks like we are pretty confident about getting to the "Knockout Stage," correct?  :dunno:

since 2 teams come out of each group i would think we are favored to advance.  we got a pretty good deal when the names came out of the hat determining which teams were in our group.  i think it will be a huge managerial failure if they don't get to play in the knockout stages.

England - of the 7 seeded teams (8th seeded team is only seeded because they are the host) i would put them at #7

Algeria - of the 5 African teams and 3 non seeded South American teams that came out of this hat Algeria was the worst team.

Slovenia - of the 8 non seeded European teams that came out of this hat Slovenia could be the worst team. Denmark and Switzerland could make arguments for that spot but they both have tradition on their side.

basically it was the best draw the U.S. could get

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2010, 03:34:17 PM
So, it looks like we are pretty confident about getting to the "Knockout Stage," correct?  :dunno:

since 2 teams come out of each group i would think we are favored to advance.  we got a pretty good deal when the names came out of the hat determining which teams were in our group.  i think it will be a huge managerial failure if they don't get to play in the knockout stages.

England - of the 7 seeded teams (8th seeded team is only seeded because they are the host) i would put them at #7

Algeria - of the 5 African teams and 3 non seeded South American teams that came out of this hat Algeria was the worst team.

Slovenia - of the 8 non seeded European teams that came out of this hat Slovenia could be the worst team. Denmark and Switzerland could make arguments for that spot but they both have tradition on their side.

basically it was the best draw the U.S. could get



Take that group stage and run. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2010, 03:37:12 PM
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white people like the World Cup because it allows them to pretend they are European for a few weeks, and more importantly, it allows them to get drunk at odd hours.

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2010/06/01/133-the-world-cup/
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 01, 2010, 04:26:43 PM
Rossi got cut from Italy's squad. That's what you get for turning your back on your country of birth.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 02, 2010, 09:46:00 AM
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white people like the World Cup because it allows them to pretend they are European for a few weeks, and more importantly, it allows them to get drunk at odd hours.

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2010/06/01/133-the-world-cup/

i like to act like euro trash all year long.  it's hard work being elite :gocho: so i take a few weeks off every four years and act like a stupid american geeking out over the world cup.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 03, 2010, 08:16:28 AM
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Serbia's disappointing pre-World Cup run continued on Wednesday as the popular darkhorse pick settled for a scoreless draw against Poland in Austria.

The draw comes after Serbia suffered an embarrassing 1-0 loss to New Zealand on Saturday, a defeat that sparked major protests in Serbia.

 :surprised:

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/06/evening-ticker-liverpool-pushing-rafa-out-serbia-stumbles-again-and-more.html

Serbia has a central defender who played for the U.S. youth national teams as a teen then moved back to Europe and chose to play for Serbia.  Nevin Subotic.  could use him in our crap back line.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/Loss-of-Neven-Subotic-to-Serbia-still-haunts-US-program
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 03, 2010, 10:19:31 AM
USA v Turkey tactical breakdown.  any HSIQ guys out there want to summarize this for me  :D

http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/02/tactical-breakdowns-usa-v-turkey/
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 03, 2010, 11:45:01 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/7800260/World-Cup-2010-Diego-Maradona-hails-Argentina-World-Cup-23-as-wildcats.html
 :love: :love: :love:
Maradona is elite.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 03, 2010, 11:51:59 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/7800260/World-Cup-2010-Diego-Maradona-hails-Argentina-World-Cup-23-as-wildcats.html
 :love: :love: :love:
Maradona is elite.


lolz http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/sportvideo/footballvideo/7744994/Diego-Maradona-runs-over-a-journalist.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 03, 2010, 11:55:37 AM
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"To those who didn’t believe, with apologies to the ladies: they can suck it. They can keep sucking it. I’m either black or white – I’ll never be gray in my life. Eh? You people who treated me like you did? Keep licking it. Now, next question?"

http://theoffsiderules.blogspot.com/2009/10/in-case-you-missed-it-maradona-post.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CatsNShocks on June 03, 2010, 02:16:18 PM
Altidore sprained ankle

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IRENE, South Africa -- U.S. forward Jozy Altidore has sprained an ankle during a training drill and is day to day.

Altidore hurt his right ankle during a workout on a shortened field Wednesday, U.S. Soccer Federation spokesman Neil Buethe said. Altidore was taken to a hospital for X-rays and was diagnosed with a mild sprain.

"It's nothing more than that," Buethe said Thursday. "He'll undergo a fitness test tomorrow to determine whether he can play Saturday."

The U.S. faces Australia on Saturday in Roodepoort in the final exhibition for both teams ahead of the World Cup. The Americans open against England on June 12.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 03, 2010, 02:55:14 PM
Chingon's World Cup Teams to Cheer For:

Yay
USA
Mexico
All of South America BUT Argentina

Boo
Everyone else but special boos for:
Spain
France
England
South Africa
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2010, 03:07:35 PM
steve dave's World Cup Teams to Cheer For:

Yay
USA
Mexico

Boo
Everyone else but special boos for:
Euros except for Ireland/Scotland (if they get their own teams)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 03, 2010, 03:22:00 PM
steve dave's World Cup Teams to Cheer For:

Yay
USA
Mexico
Boo
Everyone else but special boos for:
Euros except for Ireland/Scotland (if they get their own teams)

Quote
Thierry Henry has admitted he had handled the ball to set up William Gallas' controversial equaliser against Ireland, but laid responsibility for the goal at the door of the referee.
this knocked Ireland out of World Cup qualifying: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=700494&cc=5901

Scotland was not really close to qualifying.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2010, 03:29:28 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CatsNShocks on June 03, 2010, 03:32:33 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:

Swimming?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2010, 03:41:05 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:

Swimming?

I think they're just best because they're the only ones that do it
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 03, 2010, 03:46:09 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:

Swimming?

I think they're just best because they're the only ones that do it
Strongman
Highland Games
Beach/Regular Volleyball
Water Polo
:dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 03, 2010, 04:57:04 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:
GermanNationalFootballTeam.jpg
 :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2010, 05:22:19 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:

Swimming?

I think they're just best because they're the only ones that do it
Strongman
Highland Games
Beach/Regular Volleyball
Water Polo
:dunno:

hmmmm, yeah, starting to feel a little better about my scotch/irish/welsh/danish ancestry now
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 03, 2010, 06:05:20 PM
God, white people suck ass at sports that don't require a bat/raquet/stick of some sort  :embarrassed:

 :nono:

I would actually say white people are surprisingly good at soccer.  If you take out the US who doesn't care, I'd say whitey has a pretty good ratio of top players.

Also, why are people rooting for Mexico?  To me that would be like the people that root for uk in the tourney after our season has ended.  I know they are also underdogs and they are neighbors, but they are also dirty as hell and our rivalry with them should extend to the WC!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 04, 2010, 12:03:57 AM
Im all about cheering for little brother until we have to play them. Besides, I'm half Mexican and married into a Mexican family. Te amo el tri.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 07:42:25 AM
final warmup game before WC for USA: http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/03/tuning-fine-tuning-usa-v-australia/#more-14453

the lineup i'm hoping to see (4-2-2-2) or (4-4-2):

                      howard

cherundolo  onyewu  demerit  bocanegra

          bradley              torres

   holden                             donovan

            dempsey
                               altidore
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 07:59:27 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShSbugoka7U&feature=player_embedded

 :driving:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 08:16:21 AM
EA Sports simulation: http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/04/2010-world-cup-and-the-winner-is/
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 08:41:23 AM
english injuries  :pbj:
Quote
Fabio Capello has revealed that Rio Ferdinand has suffered a knee injury in training and the defender is now having a scan at a local hospital.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6190876,00.html


altidore ankle sprain (mild)  :ohno:

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/06/altidore-suffers-ankle-sprain.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 10:22:27 AM
Quote
Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his left knee in training.

The England captain broke down after a tackle in the final few minutes of his team's first training session since landing in South Africa, and was taken to hospital for a scan.

The results of the scan are believed to indicate knee ligament damage and the 31-year-old will take no further part in the World Cup.

 :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/04/rio-ferdinand-injury-world-cup
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 10:26:37 AM
Quote
Didier Drogba was ruled out of the World Cup after breaking his right arm in a warmup match on Friday, a teammate said.

Drogba scored 29 goals in 32 English Premier League matches this season to power Chelsea to the title.

eff

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/06/04/drogba.injured.ap/index.html

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFfsad7hm8&feature=player_embedded#at=20
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 04, 2010, 11:21:49 AM
This thread (and all the soccer ones) are very Cubs-kono-ish.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 11:31:19 AM
Quote
Didier Drogba, the Ivory Coast captain, will undergo an emergency operation today in an attempt to save his chances of participating in the World Cup. The striker was initially reported to have been ruled out of the tournament after dislocating his elbow in a friendly against Japan yesterday but, according to the French sports newspaper L'Equipe, he will have surgery and could be fit for his country's opening match against Portugal in 10 days' time.

 :crossfingers:  :ohno:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/04/didier-drogba-world-cup-injury
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 04, 2010, 11:32:28 AM
This thread (and all the soccer ones) are very Cubs-kono-ish.

 :shy:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 04, 2010, 12:44:20 PM
Thanks for all the updates mcm, that first video got me all hot and bothered for the 11th/12th to get here
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: theswo on June 04, 2010, 03:17:14 PM
Yay
USA
Cameroon
Italy
South Africa

Boo
England
Portugal
Argentina

Can't Decide
Germany
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 04, 2010, 04:39:19 PM
Yay
USA
Cameroon
Italy
South Africa

Boo
England
Portugal
Argentina

Can't Decide
Germany

I was also going to be rooting for South Africa until I saw the E60 segment on how the South African Women, especially athletes who are lesbians continually get raped without any repercussions for the person who does it.  They consider it "corrective rape" because they figure that if someone is a lesbian, they obviously don't know how good sex is with a man so raping them will "correct" their sexuality.  After that I was all like eff South Africa.

Turns out most of Africa feels the same way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euXQbZDwV0w&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: theswo on June 04, 2010, 05:33:25 PM
Well eff South Africa then. Love watching Booth play though. It's hilarious watching tall, goofy players like him and Peter Crouch
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 04, 2010, 07:48:39 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShSbugoka7U&feature=player_embedded

 :driving:

amazing video, I'm gonna go ape sh1t if we beat england  :pbj:.........but do you think if we beat them we have a let down game against slovenia?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 05, 2010, 09:20:26 PM
Robben out now too, ouch. The Dutch have fire power to make up for it though....
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 05, 2010, 09:38:19 PM
Robben out now too, ouch. The Dutch have fire power to make up for it though....

hamstring.  maybe if he stays off it he can be back when the 2nd round begins on the 26th
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 05, 2010, 09:41:14 PM
Go Brazil.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 05, 2010, 09:50:47 PM
usa pretty much dominated a lackluster Aussie side this morning in the final friendly.   Buddle made the most of a turnover by the AUS defense early on and pounded a shot past the keeper from about 15 yards out.   later in the half he headed down a cross from wing back Cherundolo to take a 2-1 lead.  Gomez added a 3rd off a tap in from a skidding pass into the area by Donovan.  a couple big misses from Findley kept the US from putting away the game early in the 2nd half.  Clark limped off the field holding his hammy/glut after starting and playing 85 minutes.  Edu or Torres might have to fill in.  not a Clark fan so i don't think it would be a big drop of at that position if he can't go next Saturday.  6 mother rough ridin' days till the first kick  :drool:

updated preferred starting XI

                         howard
cherundolo onyewu demerit bocanegra
              
             bradley           torres

donovan                              dempsey

           altidore             buddle
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 06, 2010, 01:05:23 AM
Robben out now too, ouch. The Dutch have fire power to make up for it though....

That sucks. I love watching him play, and I'm always rooting for the Dutch when they aren't playing the US.  They have a great team, but I still see this as a pretty big loss for them until he gets back.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 06, 2010, 09:18:55 PM
robben update:  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37541344/ns/sports-world_cup/

Quote
AMSTERDAM - Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk says winger Arjen Robben is likely to join his teammates at the World Cup in South Africa because his left hamstring injury isn't as bad as initially feared.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 07, 2010, 09:50:32 AM
                        howard
cherundolo onyewu demerit bocanegra
              
             bradley           torres

donovan                              dempsey

           altidore             buddle

God I wish this is what we start out with against England. But knowing Bradley, we'll probably start with Ricardo Clark and Beasley in there. Meanwhile Torres and Buddle will be nowhere near the field  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 08, 2010, 09:05:07 AM
the book on Bob Bradley http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/07/england-the-book-on-bob-bradley/

above is my favored lineup.  here, i think, is the starting lineup according to the conventional wisdom:

Quote
                       howard

cherundolo goodson demerit bocanegra
              
             bradley           clark

donovan                              dempsey

           findley                 altidore

with the back 4 in crisis i don't mind loading up the middle of the field with some leg breakers like bradley and clark.  i just hope they aren't red carded for a stupid tackle.  the danger from England will come from the speed they possess in their wingbacks: Ashley Cole and Glen Johnson.  if Dempsey is hanging out on the left side look for England to run up and down that (their right) side with Johnson.  Donovan will track back on the opposite flank covering Cole on his runs.  Cole could be considered the best left back in the game.  an honor equivalent to the best hitting catcher in the game of baseball.  the talent seeks to play elsewhere on the field.

less than 72 hours until mexico  v  south africa   :pbj:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 08, 2010, 09:11:51 AM
another injury : Nani out for Portugal http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8728478.stm
 :frown:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 08, 2010, 09:39:18 AM
Go Brazil.

BBC VIDEO: World Cup Guide - Brazil

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8715479.stm
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 08, 2010, 03:42:24 PM
South African pollution and smog not making it easy for teams...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/world-cup/all-whites/3785307/Bizarre-first-training-hit-out-for-All-Whites
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: kso_FAN on June 08, 2010, 09:47:50 PM
Calling exhibition games "friendlies"?  Seriously?

I will admit that long Nike soccer commercial on youtube was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ben ji on June 08, 2010, 11:03:39 PM
Hate them all

http://www.sportspickle.com/article:954/a-xenophobes-guide-to-hating-all-31-us-world-cup-opponents
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bradleigh on June 08, 2010, 11:34:33 PM
In watching the ESPN coverage, I'm picking up a vibe that Alexi Lalas has a beef with the coach or manager or whatever.  Am I just imagining that?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 09, 2010, 07:39:09 AM
In watching the ESPN coverage, I'm picking up a vibe that Alexi Lalas has a beef with the coach or manager or whatever.  Am I just imagining that?

i think it's his job to the be the only ESPN staffer who is a critical observer of tactics and decisions.  not a fan of his analysis

3 hour world cup preview on ESPN2 airing @ 9am & 6p.  i'm sure we'll get an overdose of the red haired freak

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:jzyJAhEVHJwKtM:http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00007/lalas-ap_7871a.jpg)


Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 09, 2010, 10:40:57 AM
lalas is a HUGE tool.  Worked for MLS and tried to characterize the English leagues as not that much better.  Was an apologist for Donovan when he was being an enormous baby (pretty much his whole career pre- Confederation's Cup).  Just overall loser.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 09, 2010, 10:41:48 AM
Also, an imminent podcast will have my World Cup Group winners, My World Cup winner and a break down of my pending World Cup bets.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 09, 2010, 10:43:05 AM
Also, an imminent podcast will have my World Cup Group winners, My World Cup winner and a break down of my pending World Cup bets.

Mods, please make this its own podcast separate from the one where stuff people give a crap about is discussed.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2010, 11:00:22 AM
What's the date and time for the USA match?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 09, 2010, 11:15:28 AM
What's the date and time for the USA match?

Saturday @ 1pm
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 09, 2010, 12:04:53 PM
Will be in MHK enrolling for EMAW-U.

Any USA v. England watch parties?

Wareham?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 09, 2010, 12:24:49 PM
Also, an imminent podcast will have my World Cup Group winners, My World Cup winner and a break down of my pending World Cup bets.

 :surprised:

can you preview w/ giving us the golden boot odds.

 :drool:

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 09, 2010, 06:47:45 PM
2 more days!  :runaway:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 10, 2010, 09:54:53 AM
t minus 22 hours  :ksu:

taking off at  11 tomorrow am to catch replay of opener then france/uruguay

here's another contest w/ a maniacal spreadsheet to fill out.  download at link: http://www.worldfootballdaily.com/contest

here's some pregame tactical analysis of usa/england:
http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/09/england-tactics-from-across-the-pond/   
http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/08/tactical-preview-rustenburg-revisited/
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 10, 2010, 10:01:01 AM
putting Donovan on the right may counter Cole's ability to get forward.  either by forcing Cole to stay back or making him pay on counters when he is caught upfield.

on the other hand, Donovan's offensive abilities may be negated on that side with him tracking back too much to cover Cole's attacks from England's left side
 :dunno:

in this figure Donovan (from the first analytical link in the previous post) is on the left (http://shinguardian.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/3.png)

 :grin:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 11, 2010, 12:19:05 AM
Why do people blow those horns all game?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 11, 2010, 07:16:03 AM
 :excited:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 11, 2010, 07:17:09 AM
Why do people blow those horns all game?

cuz they're south africans  :dunno:

it will be, no doubt, annoying

1 hour 45 minutes to kick off  :driving:

(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2010/0609/soc_a_sa_fans1x_576.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 11, 2010, 07:54:23 AM
Also, an imminent podcast will have my World Cup Group winners, My World Cup winner and a break down of my pending World Cup bets.

were you just teasing? :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 11, 2010, 08:14:14 AM
And so it begins....

Don't Tread On Me!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :bang: <------- but the wall being a soccer ball into the back of the net.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 11, 2010, 08:21:33 AM
Also, an imminent podcast will have my World Cup Group winners, My World Cup winner and a break down of my pending World Cup bets.

were you just teasing? :embarrassed:


no, may not be up until tonight /anticlimacticbutreallycantcomplainbecausechingonisthetechguyandiamahugetechtard
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 11, 2010, 09:29:26 AM
Hmm. I'm openly rooting for South Africa, but watching on Univision (IN HD :driving: ). I'm not sure how to resolve this.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 11, 2010, 09:51:46 AM
i think my company is blocking my ability to watch it anywhere online espn3, univision, etc. :(
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 11, 2010, 10:18:21 AM
GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
(http://images.allrefer.com/reference/world/flag-images/south-africa-flag.gif)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 11, 2010, 10:40:42 AM
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 11, 2010, 10:41:11 AM
crap. SA's defense really got caught sleeping there.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 11, 2010, 10:41:44 AM
Does USA stand a chance against England?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 11, 2010, 10:43:17 AM
Does USA stand a chance against England?

I'd say they have about a 30% chance. If somebody kneecaps Rooney, increase that chance to 50%.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 11, 2010, 10:43:31 AM
(http://www.appliedlanguage.com/flags_of_the_world/large_flag_of_mexico.gif)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 11, 2010, 10:46:26 AM
Chingon:

Why do you hate America?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 11, 2010, 10:47:40 AM
Chingon:

Why do you hate America?
I just hate SA more.  See my above boo and yay list.

Its a boo vs a yay.  Easy call.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 11, 2010, 10:51:24 AM
Will be in MHK enrolling for EMAW-U.

Any USA v. England watch parties?

Wareham?


Can't make it to MHK, but I am meeting a buddy at the Buffalo Wildwings in Topeka.  

Another question for some more experienced soccer watchers:  If there happens to be some England fans also at the BWW, should I engage them in some smack talk, such as calling them "Wankers" and stuff, or should I lay low and not even make eye contact because they probably have tons of experience being soccer hooligans and beating opposing teams' fans up?  TIA.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 11, 2010, 10:52:50 AM
OH MY GOD that was way too close

Chingon: Always root against Mexico. Always.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 11, 2010, 10:54:27 AM
Off the post.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 11, 2010, 10:58:37 AM
Watch Party tomorrow at The Point (Westport/Plaza area). Opening at 9am and free Biscuits and Gravy!! $2.00 Tall Boys.

AppleJack will be sporting his Frankie Hejduk jersey  :gocho:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 11, 2010, 11:05:36 AM
OH MY GOD that was way too close

Chingon: Always root against Mexico. Always.
NEVER!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 12, 2010, 07:20:05 AM
 :runaway:
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2010, 08:07:41 AM
Why does it sound like mosquitoes?  :confused:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 12, 2010, 09:04:00 AM
Why does it sound like mosquitoes?  :confused:

I think it's bees.  Mosquitos would be an octave higher.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 12, 2010, 09:06:29 AM
They're chanting Bzdelik.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2010, 09:45:39 AM
 "your room is messy, messy" - That guy's mom prolly LMAO
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 12, 2010, 12:00:23 PM
"your room is messy, messy" - That guy's mom prolly LMAO

he should have had at least 2 goals in that game

F THE BRITS!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: theKSU on June 12, 2010, 12:36:19 PM
WANKERS!!!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 12, 2010, 01:12:17 PM
Anyone else see that NAPA commercial?   :love:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 12, 2010, 01:26:09 PM
 :pbj:

This is going to be non-stop action. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 12, 2010, 01:29:05 PM
I got chills when I heard "...and the home of the CHIEFS!" just now.  Go get em!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 12, 2010, 01:29:40 PM
 :kstatriot:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 12, 2010, 01:45:26 PM
:flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 12, 2010, 01:53:52 PM
It's unbearable listening to this with the horns in the background. 

They should just let the announcers sit in NYC in a studio and call this game with no stadium noise.  It would truly be hell to be there watching this game live. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 12, 2010, 01:55:39 PM
we look so much worse than everyone else I've watched.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 12, 2010, 01:57:24 PM
It's unbearable listening to this with the horns in the background.  

They should just let the announcers sit in NYC in a studio and call this game with no stadium noise.  It would truly be hell to be there watching this game live.  

In other words, you need to go to US Toy to get a bunch of these for the OOD.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 12, 2010, 01:58:39 PM
It's unbearable listening to this with the horns in the background.  

They should just let the announcers sit in NYC in a studio and call this game with no stadium noise.  It would truly be hell to be there watching this game live.  

In other words, you need to go to US Toy to get a bunch of these for the OOD.

Oh, no question about it.  We basically need to have a "goEMAW" sponsored investment in about 200 of these and pass them out in student lineup for the first OOD conference game.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 12, 2010, 02:04:25 PM
It's unbearable listening to this with the horns in the background. 

They should just let the announcers sit in NYC in a studio and call this game with no stadium noise.  It would truly be hell to be there watching this game live. 

In other words, you need to go to US Toy to get a bunch of these for the OOD.

Oh, no question about it.  We basically need to have a "goEMAW" sponsored investment in about 200 of these and pass them out in student lineup for the first OOD conference game.

Dude, with our prospective SEC money, we can get 7,000 of them.  Cover all of the student section and Section 17.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 12, 2010, 02:11:27 PM
USA!  USA!  USA!  :gocho:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 12, 2010, 02:14:49 PM
I think I could have made that save.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 12, 2010, 02:22:36 PM
Good to see the U.S. finally using my strategy of kick the ball at the goal as hard as you can and hope something weird/good happens and it goes in.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 12, 2010, 03:24:41 PM
DRAW!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 12, 2010, 03:32:05 PM
DRAW!

Going to get on COD2 later and talk some crap.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 12, 2010, 03:40:54 PM
LOL at the announcers talking about tomorrow's game: "What if somebody WINS tomorrow? :surprised: "
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2010, 04:11:34 PM
So, that was good for the USA! USA! USA! USA! right?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: kso_FAN on June 12, 2010, 04:23:25 PM
Today I learned we used to be so bad the Brits used to call our soccer players "hammerthrowers".  Glad we ran up the score on those guys.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 12, 2010, 05:50:48 PM
england's goalie let that one slip out of his hands, similar to england letting the united states slip out of their hands.

BOOM ROASTED.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: hemmy on June 12, 2010, 10:08:30 PM
Surprised every game hasn't been a scoreless draw.  eff soccer.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 12, 2010, 10:59:22 PM
see this is why soccer sucks, hey lets call it a tie guys, everybody wins.  :flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 12, 2010, 11:31:23 PM
see this is why soccer sucks, hey lets call it a tie guys, everybody wins.  :flush:

agreed. Should always do PK's.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 13, 2010, 01:09:21 AM
LOL at the announcers talking about tomorrow's game: "What if somebody WINS tomorrow? :surprised: "

I really hope it goes to a draw as well.    :drool:  Very happy with a draw today, like REALLY HAPPY. 

A lot of non-soccer fans just saw this as a pretty boring 1-1 game with a lucky goal thrown in, but we were really pressing for the tie which led to the slower play.  If they would have scored again it would have opened up again, but after we got that goal we were very willing to just take our chances with Howard in goal and it worked out.  If that was a situation where both teams needed the 3 points to advance the game would have looked completely different.

Look for the pace of all the games to pick up as teams get more desperate for points.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 13, 2010, 11:57:22 AM
Unfortunately my wish didn't come true.

With Slovenia winning today it looks like next Friday's game just got a lot more interesting.

There is still too many games to be played to know for sure but to me it looks like a loss would put us out, a tie would mean we need to beat Algeria, and a win would mean anything but a loss to Algeria would almost surely put us through.

In case you are wondering how tiebreakers work with points, here is the order.

a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
b) goal difference in all group matches;
c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:
d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;
f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
g) drawing of lots by the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 13, 2010, 02:31:45 PM
Australia getting prison raped right now
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 13, 2010, 02:39:57 PM
yeah, the NAZI's look good.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 13, 2010, 03:20:43 PM
poor soccerroos   :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 13, 2010, 04:02:06 PM
Australia being in this tournament is a f'n joke. They are shite, coming from the pussiest of all qualification groups. The Germans shoulda won 5-0.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 13, 2010, 06:14:02 PM
New Zealand being in this tournament is a f'n joke. They are shite, coming from the pussiest of all qualification groups. Everyone's gonna beat 'em 50-0.

FYP
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 14, 2010, 07:03:04 AM
Denmark playing good defense against the Netherlands. Would be a huge upset if the Danes won
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 14, 2010, 07:24:16 AM
 :excited:

german weltmeisterschaft is gut.  ballack gone is gut.  hoping if US gets through we won't be matched up with them in round of 16.  will happen if we finish 2nd and they finish 1st in their group.  krauts definitely look the best  so far.  but a lot of the other favorites haven't played.  dutch, spanish, portuguese, cote d'ivoire, brazil

US needs probably needs 5 points to get out of the group.  and 7 to win it.  thought u.s. deserved the draw and with a little more luck could have got the full 3.

through 1/2 the first round of games in the group stage i'm thinking

goalkeeping - .  the south african keeper was awesome against the mexicans, the nigerian keeper kept their team in it against argentina. and tim howard's dominance of that stupid british $!#* of a  keeper was epic

crazy balls and slick pitches - this ball is flying in the altitude and all long passes, if they hit the turf, are bouncing uncontrollably.  the ball also skips real hard on the grass and gets to players a lot faster than they expect.

vuvuzela's - don't mind them and get used to them.  broadcasters though are getting pissed

germans - wow.  aussies are down but that was a downright dominating performance.  germans in last 3 cups have scored 16 goals in their opening game.

out of here until i watch all the games on dvr tonight.

8 games down ... 55 to go


Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 14, 2010, 07:32:20 AM
Jesus, Denmark.

(http://www.wow.tartdarling.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/failboat.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 14, 2010, 07:34:03 AM
lol, though it did hit the dude's back.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 14, 2010, 09:36:38 AM
About the only exciting thing in the Japan-Cameroon game is that Univision just had a close-up of a cute bird eating a worm on the grass. OMG :love:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 14, 2010, 09:39:09 AM
GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL HELLO KITTY!!!!

Upset alert?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: theswo on June 14, 2010, 02:05:34 PM
Damnit Eto'o
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 14, 2010, 02:09:54 PM
GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL PAIR OF GUAYS!

suck on it, italy
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 14, 2010, 08:29:42 PM
The blue samurai will be moving on to the knockout round... and satan's checking the thermostat.  :users:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: kat_émawn on June 14, 2010, 11:46:59 PM
Poor Australia. At least they have the title "SoccerRoos"

Hoping for a bounce back against Ghana!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2010, 07:36:06 AM
another day completed and another dearth of goals.  especially goals that make you open your eyes.  goal of the tournament still belongs to south africa in the first game.   about the 1:15 mark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h53sCudXE44

i don't have high expectations for today either with Slovakia playing New Zealand and a negative Portugal side taking on Ivory Coast.  good news though with didier drogba being cleared to play: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jiDsOMk7FTky2mKgJv2_GCGXHCOQ

but Brazil v N Korea in the afternoon game could produce some gems.  or it could produce a shocking result that would put to shame all other shockers

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2010, 07:45:59 AM
an ealry usa-slovenia preview: http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/14/kickstarting-our-usa-vs-slovenia-coverage/

Quote
While the Russia win was quality, it did come against a Russian side that was down a man for nearly 40 minutes and down two men for stoppage time.
A better measuring stick that broadcasters should be keying on is the Green Dragons match that transpired the night the States clinched a World Cup trip in Honduras. Slovenia away at Slovakia.

Koren should Sunday he's still got it....
Slovenia calmly went into Slovakia’s den–that’s right the same Slovakia who beat the U.S. 1-nil in November–and walked away with an impressive 2-0 win over a full-strength Slovakian team. The Slovenia attack, led by Robert Koren and Milivoje Novakovic, outplayed the classy triumvirate of Martin Sestak, Marek Hamsik and Vladamir “Jonathan Bornstein is in my pocket” Weiss.”
If you’ve been watching a lot of World Cup, then those last three names are quite household.
In that game, Slovenia scored on a hell of a boombasa (see here) for their first goal and–roll tape below–took a page from the Yankee playbook with a gorgeous counterattack goal. Make sure to press play and watch because TSG will be talking more about the counterattack shortly.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2010, 08:19:41 AM
Also, an imminent podcast will have my World Cup Group winners, My World Cup winner and a break down of my pending World Cup bets.

thanks mr kk  :users:

highest scoring group: group B 6-1, group G 5-1
shocking to bet on a group w/ Greece in it.  although they could spring a ton of goals.  they gave up 2 against s korea.  group G could be a bonanza with n korea going.  but portugal seems to play defensively.  we'll find out today i think if that's a good bet.  right now you're only competition is Germany's Group (D)

golden ball: Xavi 14-1. i like this.  w/ an injured Iniesta in Spain's midfield Xavi could get all the glory

golden boot: Fabiano 10-1.  you took my advice  :blush:

winner: Brazil 5-1.  def cannot argue with this





Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on June 15, 2010, 10:35:06 AM
Ronaldo is such a whiny little bitch. He flops more than anyone I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 15, 2010, 04:24:55 PM
Poor Australia. At least they have the title "SoccerRoos"

Hoping for a bounce back against Ghana!

Oh man, congrats on this though

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs517.ash1/30463_448505830976_508875976_6191786_4963283_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Jeffy on June 15, 2010, 04:40:35 PM
England vs USA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXo2nm2ODF0


in Legos.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 15, 2010, 04:43:28 PM
I overheard the commentators during the Brazil v. North Korea game saying that the N Korea fans in attendance were actually hand picked Chinese people hired to pose as fans. Probably because that little fat facist won't let anyone out of his country for fear of defection.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 15, 2010, 05:35:42 PM
I overheard the commentators during the Brazil v. North Korea game saying that the N Korea fans in attendance were actually hand picked Chinese people hired to pose as fans. Probably because that little fat facist won't let anyone out of his country for fear of defection.  :rolleyes:

Wish I looked Chinese though, sweet job
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 15, 2010, 07:12:59 PM
I overheard the commentators during the Brazil v. North Korea game saying that the N Korea fans in attendance were actually hand picked Chinese people hired to pose as fans. Probably because that little fat facist won't let anyone out of his country for fear of defection.  :rolleyes:

Wish I looked Chinese though, sweet job
Chicat, I'd peg you as a Hungarian, maybe even Turkish, but not Chinese. Not in this life.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 15, 2010, 09:15:44 PM
I overheard the commentators during the Brazil v. North Korea game saying that the N Korea fans in attendance were actually hand picked Chinese people hired to pose as fans. Probably because that little fat facist won't let anyone out of his country for fear of defection.  :rolleyes:

Wish I looked Chinese though, sweet job
Chicat, I'd peg you as a Hungarian, maybe even Turkish, but not Chinese. Not in this life.

I was going with Polish for ChiCat.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 16, 2010, 11:58:54 AM
Spain goes down...again. Geez, first us, now every one is getting a piece of their ass. Switzerland, Spain. C'mon. Really? :facepalm:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 16, 2010, 01:10:46 PM
My reaction when Spain lost:


(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs106.snc4/35658_129670477054491_100000346175990_214216_2090628_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 16, 2010, 02:23:31 PM
major boobage
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 16, 2010, 08:51:18 PM
England vs USA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXo2nm2ODF0


in Legos.
:bwpopcorn:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: WavetheWheat on June 17, 2010, 10:18:05 AM
My reaction when Spain lost:


(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs106.snc4/35658_129670477054491_100000346175990_214216_2090628_n.jpg)

I wish I had that convenient place for my cell phone.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 17, 2010, 01:02:48 PM
My reaction when Spain lost:


(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs106.snc4/35658_129670477054491_100000346175990_214216_2090628_n.jpg)

Whatever team she is rooting for is now my second favorite.  More of her on TV please
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 17, 2010, 01:20:59 PM
(http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/photos_large/2008/04/04/mexico.gif)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 17, 2010, 01:27:13 PM
(http://static.flickr.com/3574/3403961825_609064ea9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 17, 2010, 01:27:57 PM
Also.

Anyone else watching the World Cup on Univision?

It's superb.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 17, 2010, 02:26:59 PM
Yep. They make a 0-0 tie as exciting as ever.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 17, 2010, 03:15:16 PM
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3Ax346VLQ2bosmlM%3A%3Ablogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com%2Fsoccer_redcard%2F2009%2F02%2Fblanco-usmexico-will-end-in-scoreless-draw.html&t=1&usg=AFrqEzfajlbg5YLvmCVeho3_tPpXYFNg7w) 2-0 shazbot! you, France.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 17, 2010, 03:32:32 PM
Univision knows what's up.

Can you imagine Brent Musberger shouting GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!?

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 17, 2010, 08:41:25 PM
are the world cup games streaming online anywhere?  for free? i'd like to watch tomorrow's match while working.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on June 17, 2010, 08:42:58 PM
are the world cup games streaming online anywhere?  for free? i'd like to watch tomorrow's match while working.
univision's web
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 17, 2010, 11:15:38 PM
ESPN3 I believe is streaming.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 18, 2010, 12:06:21 AM
thx, i don't get espn3 but hopefully the univision will work. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on June 18, 2010, 12:26:09 AM
The game will be on channelsurfing.net.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 18, 2010, 08:05:31 AM
The game will be on channelsurfing.net.
oh cool, most offices don't block that.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 08:51:59 AM
Watching this SOB on my EVO with the kickstand all pimped to bejezus. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:02:04 AM
sd low soccer iq analysis:

they just hit the ball, like, five times in a row with their heads and then the foreignor got his head bonked by the US guy's arm or some junk and he now has an ice pack on his face. LMAO
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:03:39 AM
Now the US guy gets to kick the ball with no defenders for some reason.  Instead of doing what I think he should do (booting the eff out of it right into the goal) he just kicked a little tiny kick over to his friend.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:08:21 AM
Now the foreignors get a free kick and they did a much better maneuver by doing the fake kicker guy running by the ball and then the real kicker kicks it near the goal.  Their unguarded kick was much closer to the goal which seems like unfair bullshit but whatever, that's foreignors for you.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:09:31 AM
The white foreign team seems to be big fans of hitting the ball with their heads.  Much moreso than the US team.  I would never do this.  Always kick the ball I say.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:10:28 AM
We are having a tough time getting the ball past half court.  Their press is killing us.  Denis Clemente would probably be an amazing soccer player.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:12:06 AM
We are going to lose.  Their guys get the ball down by our goal much more often than we get it down by their's.  I've never heard of this country so I would imagine this is not good news for US soccer.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:13:36 AM
The foreignor guy just did, like, a little jig with the ball to fake out the US player on what he was going to do with it.  This was a good trick.  I think the US should do this because it made the foreign guy get a goal.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:13:58 AM
Now they are all dancing right in the face of USA.  Right in their rough ridin' faces.  
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:15:52 AM
The favorite move of the USA seems to be to get the ball and boot it as hard as you can all the way down the field and out of bounds.  I think this is called "icing" in hockey.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:16:41 AM
Wow, the foreign goalie just flew like Antwon Moore and blocked the hell out of a potential US goal. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:19:51 AM
The US goalie is wearing an OSU football uni
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:20:17 AM
THOSE FUCKERS JUST TRIPPED OUR D00D!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:21:18 AM
We are getting the ball down by their goal more now.  Probably a sign of good things to come imo.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:22:45 AM
Well we know what US SOCCER's glass ceiling is . . . so completely outclassed at this level.

It's like OB's grinding it out on the ground to keep the ball away from the other team.   Once we get down near their goal our lack of soccer studs shines through like a set of radio knob nipples with a pitcher of ice water being poured over them.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:22:58 AM
Their guy just faked like he got tripped but in replay he clearly did not.  Those cheating fucks almost got another goal out of it too.  But for some foreignor totally whiffing on the ball we'd be down a safety.  
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:24:29 AM
Their guys are good at passing and our guys are not so much.  Maybe I was wrong before, maybe hitting the ball with our heads more is a good strategy. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 18, 2010, 09:24:43 AM
this does not seem good.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 18, 2010, 09:25:18 AM
That ball doesn't look like a soccer ball.  A soccer ball is white with black spots.  That is a volleyball maybe.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:26:44 AM
Is it me, or is our team like a bunch of midgets out there.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:28:58 AM
That ball doesn't look like a soccer ball.  A soccer ball is white with black spots.  That is a volleyball maybe.

I was wondering if it was my watching it on my phone so I didn't say anything but I think _33 is right here fellas.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:29:56 AM
Our goalie ran all the way to the corner of the field just to boot the ball out of bounds.  LOL, I mean, What?  What are you doing you dumb goalie!?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:33:13 AM
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Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:37:40 AM
Okay, well, it looks like we might have a clue right now.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:38:30 AM
That guy you see in all the soccer commercials doesn't even get to kick the ball very much.  Guys, I don't think he's our best player.  
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:40:06 AM
I think our black guy just got T'd up
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 18, 2010, 09:41:01 AM
GMAFB.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:41:14 AM
Love this announcer, the British guy . .  . just called the yellow card one of the stupidest calls he's ever seen.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:41:25 AM
We are getting the ball down by their goal a lot lately.  We gotta keep taking those shots.  Eventually they will start falling.  Shooters gotta shoot.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 18, 2010, 09:42:08 AM
2-0 :(
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:42:45 AM
Wow . . . our Defense guys, whatever you call them . . . suck.

Well, after a flurry, back to being completely outclassed again.

It's not our game . . . move on.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:42:58 AM
Oh man, it's not looking good fellas.  Their guys are pretty pumped right now.  Our goalie does not seem to be good at soccer.  We always put the fattest kid at goalie in Little Wings so this makes sense.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 09:43:52 AM
Oh man, it's not looking good fellas.  Their guys are pretty pumped right now.  Our goalie does not seem to be good at soccer.

Didn't even see the first goal . . . that one was like Clems-Kelly 2 on 1 vs a midget.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 09:48:41 AM
looks like it's halftime.  Hope our d00ds get their asses chewed and come out on fire from downtown in the second half.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 18, 2010, 10:21:03 AM
2-1  :gocho:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 10:39:07 AM
Guys, bad news, I had to talk to a client for awhile so I could only kinda keep an eye on this action.  I see we got a score.  Good news imo.  Is it looking like we get another?  I hope so but have my doubts.  Just showed some Americans in the crowd looking superior as usual.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 18, 2010, 10:39:42 AM
2-2 MOTHERFUCKERS!!!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 18, 2010, 10:40:25 AM
god damnit my fuckin feed went out right before we scored
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 10:40:51 AM
Our pastiest white guy got a score fellas.  Believe it. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 10:43:39 AM
IDEA:  At the last second swap a guy out for Martin Gramatica and have him bomb one in the net from 60+

 :surprised:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 18, 2010, 10:43:47 AM
Hate this referee... :curse:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 18, 2010, 10:46:37 AM
We just got hosed.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 18, 2010, 10:51:04 AM
Instead of pulling out a yellow/red card what if the Ref pulled out a Warm green apple ice... :surprised:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on June 18, 2010, 10:59:09 AM
Worst call I have ever seen in my life at the end there.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 18, 2010, 11:05:11 AM
Worst call I have ever seen in my life at the end there.
I've seen worse/ EMAW related
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 18, 2010, 11:21:39 AM
We are getting the ball down by their goal more now.  Probably a sign of good things to come imo.

HSIQ.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 18, 2010, 11:23:01 AM
Apparently they came out in the 2nd half and looked like they had a clue.

Really Mr. Ref from no where . . . Really??

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2010, 11:24:07 AM
Apparently they came out in the 2nd half and looked like they had a clue.

Yep, nailed this one too

looks like it's halftime.  Hope our d00ds get their asses chewed and come out on fire from downtown in the second half.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 18, 2010, 11:26:26 AM
SD would be superior to Alexi Lalas as a analyst. Mainly because Lalas is a hideous looking tool.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 18, 2010, 11:38:28 AM
SD would be superior to Alexi Lalas as a analyst. Mainly because Lalas is a hideous looking tool.

The only thing appealing about Lalas back in the day was his giant poofy hair and his goatee. After he got rid of both, no one cared anymore.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 18, 2010, 11:48:54 AM
FIFA can go shove a propeller up their asses.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 18, 2010, 11:51:15 AM
Instead of pulling out a yellow/red card what if the Ref pulled out a Warm green apple ice... :surprised:

lolz.

steve dave with incredible commentary

 :drink: 'cept bloody marys
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 18, 2010, 11:53:06 AM
Need a draw with England and Algeria.

And then England to beat the eff out of the Sloveniaers (still LOL)

And USA to not give Algeria 2 goals in the first half so we can get 3 pts.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 18, 2010, 11:53:59 AM
with all possible scenarios we are likely thru w/ a win over Algeria.  especially if we win by more than 1 goal.

biggest disappointment is no chance to finish top of group and enjoy dream scenario of playing crap teams until semifinal. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 18, 2010, 12:04:29 PM
Win 2-0 against Algeria and we are through.

Anyone know a good EMAW hitman? I will pay top dollar to assassinate that ref. It was his first ever World Cup game.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 18, 2010, 12:15:53 PM
Quote
GrantWahl
Official FIFA play by play says goal was disallowed for foul on Edu, not offside.
:rolleyes:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Jeffy on June 18, 2010, 01:00:18 PM
Any sport that has more ties than Men's Wearhouse sucks balls.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 18, 2010, 01:41:11 PM
I'm sorry I missed this thread during the game, SD doing some good work over here
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 18, 2010, 02:06:57 PM
really upset findley won't be available due to a crazy yellow. bullshit.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 18, 2010, 02:41:08 PM
Seriously? We'll be better without Findley. Him and Altidore have done pretty much nothing but squander opportunities the past 2 games. I'm all for Gomez getting in over him
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 18, 2010, 02:42:55 PM
Instead of pulling out a yellow/red card what if the Ref pulled out a Warm green apple ice... :surprised:
incredible post by winters.

great play by play by sd.  wish i knew this thread was "kickin" during the kick ball game.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 18, 2010, 03:28:13 PM
Seriously? We'll be better without Findley. Him and Altidore have done pretty much nothing but squander opportunities the past 2 games. I'm all for Gomez getting in over him

findley has been playing amazing. his speed and size has given us an incredible amount of length. not to mention he has had some incredible passes and set ups. if you seriously think that altidore and findley aren't our best two options, lol.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 18, 2010, 03:56:57 PM
Seriously? We'll be better without Findley. Him and Altidore have done pretty much nothing but squander opportunities the past 2 games. I'm all for Gomez getting in over him

findley has been playing amazing. his speed and size has given us an incredible amount of length. not to mention he has had some incredible passes and set ups. if you seriously think that altidore and findley aren't our best two options, lol.

I think we'll see Dempsey up top now w/ Jozy - which should be better. Edu needs to start also.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 18, 2010, 04:04:50 PM
Seriously? We'll be better without Findley. Him and Altidore have done pretty much nothing but squander opportunities the past 2 games. I'm all for Gomez getting in over him

findley has been playing amazing. his speed and size has given us an incredible amount of length. not to mention he has had some incredible passes and set ups. if you seriously think that altidore and findley aren't our best two options, lol.

I think we'll see Dempsey up top now w/ Jozy - which should be better. Edu needs to start also.

we'll see what bradley goes with. you think dempsey up, and then edu and mid? that could work. i don't think we'll see torres again after today, but you never know. so that opens up the possibility of clark in the starting lineup again. there are a whole slew of options. it just doesn't help to have at least that option of findley out the window.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: kso_FAN on June 18, 2010, 04:55:52 PM
If SD was doing color, I'd watch soccer more often.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 18, 2010, 05:14:10 PM
http://www.vuvuzela-time.co.uk/goEMAW.com/forum
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 18, 2010, 05:54:20 PM
http://www.vuvuzela-time.co.uk/goEMAW.com/forum
Thanks! :love:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 19, 2010, 01:18:56 AM
http://www.vuvuzela-time.co.uk/goEMAW.com/forum

I take back any mean things I said about you for liking Mexico
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2010, 08:59:31 AM
(http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/055/050/original/vuvuzela-photoshop-8.gif?1276729912)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 19, 2010, 09:25:40 PM
sd, live commentary for brazil / ivory coast tomorrow?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Jeffy on June 19, 2010, 09:33:31 PM
Is opcat a world cup fan?

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c189/kapsignole707/RacistWorldCup.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 20, 2010, 04:42:51 AM
sd, live commentary for brazil / ivory coast tomorrow?

This. Drogba?!?!?!?!?!??!!?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 20, 2010, 08:03:19 AM
sd, live commentary for brazil / ivory coast tomorrow?

This. Drogba?!?!?!?!?!??!!?
Gotta bring your A game SD. People are counting on your expert insight and unfathomable intellectual superiority. I know I am.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 20, 2010, 08:49:40 AM
sd, live commentary for brazil / ivory coast tomorrow?

This. Drogba?!?!?!?!?!??!!?
Gotta bring your A game SD. People are counting on your expert insight and unfathomable intellectual superiority. I know I am.

Cant wait t hear SD's thoughts on whether or not Drogba should play today or not.  :surprised:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2010, 09:18:03 AM
I don't think mrs. dave is gonna let me watch.  She's got a lot of Project Runway DVRs to catch up on  :embarrassed:  I will do it for the US game from work where I get to decide what I watch  :cool:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 20, 2010, 09:37:21 AM
I don't think mrs. dave is gonna let me watch.  She's got a lot of Project Runway DVRs to catch up on  :embarrassed:  I will do it for the US game from work where I get to decide what I watch  :cool:

People were counting on you Bro :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 20, 2010, 04:34:23 PM
crazy ending there, with kaka getting the "boot" does that mean he sits out the next game? LOVE all the extra circular pushing
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2010, 07:43:42 PM
crazy ending there, with kaka getting the "boot" does that mean he sits out the next game? LOVE all the extra circular pushing

Yep.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 20, 2010, 08:58:42 PM
Ok. Christiano Ronaldo and myself are pretty good friends and what not. (We have sailed around the Iberian Peninsula, ate at fine Italian restaurants, ect...)

But look at his hair:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XAePxwGya7E/SX6ATF9vWiI/AAAAAAAACIw/qz-H-Utkyvc/s400/cristianoRonaldo-fauxhawkMullet.jpg)

I mean, what a fella.

Go Portugal.

(http://www.4skills.com/newsletter/world_feet/2007/images/wf.03.24.07.portugal.logo.gif)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 20, 2010, 09:11:44 PM
I guess if you're into this sort of thing (cripples w/short shorts), then yeah

(http://forladiesbyladies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cristiano_ronaldo_shorts.JPG)


I'm more of a torres fan, I mean LOOK at that hair, you just know he smells amazing  :love:

(http://michaelwylie.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/fernando-torres_0.jpg)

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pokémawn on June 21, 2010, 06:17:28 AM
france is looking good  :ohno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 21, 2010, 08:02:22 AM
france is looking good  :ohno:
Haha, awesome username/signature combo
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 21, 2010, 08:13:11 AM
france is looking good  :ohno:
Haha, awesome username/signature combo

x2
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 21, 2010, 08:40:42 AM
Group B/G is looking nice for top goals.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2010, 10:06:07 AM
I don't think mrs. dave is gonna let me watch.  She's got a lot of Project Runway DVRs to catch up on  :embarrassed:  I will do it for the US game from work where I get to decide what I watch  :cool:
crypes.  runway hasn't been on in months. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2010, 10:23:35 AM
I don't think mrs. dave is gonna let me watch.  She's got a lot of Project Runway DVRs to catch up on  :embarrassed:  I will do it for the US game from work where I get to decide what I watch  :cool:
crypes.  runway hasn't been on in months. 

Ya, I know.  Also, America's Next Top Model prolly got cancelled years ago but if you want to know what happened in their last season I know someone who now knows. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 21, 2010, 10:43:29 AM
I don't think mrs. dave is gonna let me watch.  She's got a lot of Project Runway DVRs to catch up on  :embarrassed:  I will do it for the US game from work where I get to decide what I watch  :cool:
crypes.  runway hasn't been on in months. 

Ya, I know.  Also, America's Next Top Model prolly got cancelled years ago but if you want to know what happened in their last season I know someone who now knows. 


MODS please merge with Oxygen/Lifetime/Crappy Shows our Wives Watch Thread

TIA
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 22, 2010, 07:17:16 AM
Group B/G is looking nice for top goals.

 :gocho:

Fabiano got off the schnide too.  look for a goal a game on average from the guy.  they might get Chile (hopefully instead of Spain)  in the 2nd round which would be an amazing opportunity for him to score considering Chile's open style of play.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 22, 2010, 07:58:29 AM
would be hilarious today if somehow France made it thru to the next round.  don't see it happening but they have the talent to put up a big # against S Africa and if Uruguay beat Mejico then it could happen.

group B is intriguing.  Nigeria hasn't gained a point but if they beat S Korea and Argentina beats Greece they are thru.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 22, 2010, 08:07:34 AM
u.s formation for tomorrow?  http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/20/do-or-die-usa-vs-algeria/

my XI
howard
dolo-demerit-onyewu(?)-boca
bradley-edu
donovan-dempsey
buddle(?)-altidore

Onyewu has been crap.  more than likely he'll be starting in the back and more than likely he'll get caught out of position or fail to close down on a guy in space and screen the keeper.  wouldn't mind seeing Boca move inside and bring Spector into the starting lineup.

should Buddle or Gomez be paired up top with Altidore.  Gomez was brought in at the end of the Slovey game.  Buddle pairs well with Donovan at their club team.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 22, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
u.s formation for tomorrow?  http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/20/do-or-die-usa-vs-algeria/

my XI
howard
dolo-demerit-onyewu(?)-boca
bradley-edu
donovan-dempsey
buddle(?)-altidore

Onyewu has been crap.  more than likely he'll be starting in the back and more than likely he'll get caught out of position or fail to close down on a guy in space and screen the keeper.  wouldn't mind seeing Boca move inside and bring Spector into the starting lineup.

should Buddle or Gomez be paired up top with Altidore.  Gomez was brought in at the end of the Slovey game.  Buddle pairs well with Donovan at their club team.

Spector or bornstein need to be in and boca moved over.  Gooch is still slow with the knee.  Happens when you f up a knee.  Love boca, but he does not get forward like those guys and would really help donovan or dempsey with overlapping runs as they move inside.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: 1/64th on June 22, 2010, 09:07:14 AM
u.s formation for tomorrow?  http://theshinguardian.com/2010/06/20/do-or-die-usa-vs-algeria/

my XI
howard
dolo-demerit-onyewu(?)-boca
bradley-edu
donovan-dempsey
buddle(?)-altidore

Onyewu has been crap.  more than likely he'll be starting in the back and more than likely he'll get caught out of position or fail to close down on a guy in space and screen the keeper.  wouldn't mind seeing Boca move inside and bring Spector into the starting lineup.

should Buddle or Gomez be paired up top with Altidore.  Gomez was brought in at the end of the Slovey game.  Buddle pairs well with Donovan at their club team.

Spector or bornstein need to be in and boca moved over.  Gooch is still slow with the knee.  Happens when you f up a knee.  Love boca, but he does not get forward like those guys and would really help donovan or dempsey with overlapping runs as they move inside.

I'd say that whoever is the best at kicking the ball super hard should play the most.  JMO. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 22, 2010, 09:27:44 AM
Spector or bornstein need to be in and boca moved over.  Gooch is still slow with the knee.  Happens when you f up a knee.  Love boca, but he does not get forward like those guys and would really help donovan or dempsey with overlapping runs as they move inside.

that link to shinguardian.com about the preview has some good insights about the left side.  if Dempsey plays on the left he supplies virtually no help on defense.   you don't want Donovan over there because he has provided so much from the right side.  and i'm not sure if you want the left fullback in this setup to be barging up field leaving gaping holes in an already suspect back line.  they suggest moving Dempsey up top and adding Holden or Benny F on the left.  god forbid, maybe even Beasley. it seemed like Benny provided lots of help tracking back in the last game.  so another lineup might look like this

howard

dolo-demerit-boca-(spector/bornstein)

donovan-bradley-edu-(benny/holden/beasley)

dempsey-altidore

i could live with this ... checking out until i watch the games after work tonight

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 22, 2010, 09:46:33 AM
Spector or bornstein need to be in and boca moved over.  Gooch is still slow with the knee.  Happens when you f up a knee.  Love boca, but he does not get forward like those guys and would really help donovan or dempsey with overlapping runs as they move inside.

that link to shinguardian.com about the preview has some good insights about the left side.  if Dempsey plays on the left he supplies virtually no help on defense.   you don't want Donovan over there because he has provided so much from the right side.  and i'm not sure if you want the left fullback in this setup to be barging up field leaving gaping holes in an already suspect back line.  they suggest moving Dempsey up top and adding Holden or Benny F on the left.  god forbid, maybe even Beasley. it seemed like Benny provided lots of help tracking back in the last game.  so another lineup might look like this

howard

dolo-demerit-boca-(spector/bornstein)

donovan-bradley-edu-(benny/holden/beasley)

dempsey-altidore

i could live with this ... checking out until i watch the games after work tonight



leave in onyewu and that would be to my liking. even though the gooch is suspect and has some lapses he is pivotal on air attacks both defense and offensive. i wish beasley would not suck so much. wtf is wrong with him.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 22, 2010, 11:50:45 AM
Seriously? We'll be better without Findley. Him and Altidore have done pretty much nothing but squander opportunities the past 2 games. I'm all for Gomez getting in over him

findley has been playing amazing. his speed and size has given us an incredible amount of length. not to mention he has had some incredible passes and set ups. if you seriously think that altidore and findley aren't our best two options, lol.

Findley is currently 14th on the team in pass completion percentage at 53.57%. but I'll take 3 of the players off the list due to lack of minutes, and Tim Howard. So Findley is now 10th on the team in terms of passes.

I know he's got great speed, the point I was making was his passes weren't connecting as well as Altidore's shot opportunities not being utilized. Findley definitely is the better option normally, but so far on this stage he hasn't been as good as he should be IMO.

Some interesting stats online relating to the team: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/teams/team=43921/passes.html

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 22, 2010, 12:46:33 PM
Seriously? We'll be better without Findley. Him and Altidore have done pretty much nothing but squander opportunities the past 2 games. I'm all for Gomez getting in over him

findley has been playing amazing. his speed and size has given us an incredible amount of length. not to mention he has had some incredible passes and set ups. if you seriously think that altidore and findley aren't our best two options, lol.

Findley is currently 14th on the team in pass completion percentage at 53.57%. but I'll take 3 of the players off the list due to lack of minutes, and Tim Howard. So Findley is now 10th on the team in terms of passes.

I know he's got great speed, the point I was making was his passes weren't connecting as well as Altidore's shot opportunities not being utilized. Findley definitely is the better option normally, but so far on this stage he hasn't been as good as he should be IMO.

Some interesting stats online relating to the team: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/teams/team=43921/passes.html



right but he's only 2 % points away from jozy's completion rate. can't really compare a striking forward to midfielders or d. but definitely see your point. i just think having that speed up top spreads out the d a little bit and makes them cautious. it also is advantageous on counters. we will see what happens tomorrow. i like buddle and his ability to find net. herc has shown that ability too, and it would be nice to test out some other options. just hope it doesn't cost us.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 22, 2010, 03:45:18 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on June 22, 2010, 03:50:02 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts are getting rather old.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: 1/64th on June 22, 2010, 03:55:35 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts games are getting rather old.

FYP. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 22, 2010, 06:03:48 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts games are getting rather old.

FYP. 

http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/ (http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 22, 2010, 10:06:05 PM
thank god mexico qualified.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2010, 12:25:38 AM
thank god mexico qualified.

Mexico vs Argentina should be epic.  was kind of pulling for the S Africa miracle qualification just for the drama but this will make Saturday's viewing extraordinary.

i wish Nigeria would have fulfilled my drama quotient for the day but I like S Korea as well.  they had some huge opportunities missed. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 07:31:54 AM
How many goalies can you have in the game at once?  I may have come up with a really good strategy we could use.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 23, 2010, 08:29:06 AM
Attention soccer nerds,

I don't have time to read your nerd thread to see if this has been posted, but can you suggest good place on the interwebs to watch this ball game this morning?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 08:31:59 AM
Attention soccer nerds,

I don't have time to read your nerd thread to see if this has been posted, but can you suggest good place on the interwebs to watch this ball game this morning?

It's on Sprint TV.  You have Sprint iirc :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 08:54:27 AM
espn3 duh.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 08:57:42 AM
bornstein, gomez, and edu in. lets do this.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 23, 2010, 09:01:25 AM
bornstein, gomez, and edu in. lets do this.

the guardian has born as a CB.  That is awful if boca is still out wide.  Makes little sense.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 09:11:24 AM
bornstein, gomez, and edu in. lets do this.

the guardian has born as a CB.  That is awful if boca is still out wide.  Makes little sense.

born is out left. boca is cd-l.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:12:01 AM
They just T'd up their white guy!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 23, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
Attention soccer nerds,

I don't have time to read your nerd thread to see if this has been posted, but can you suggest good place on the interwebs to watch this ball game this morning?

It's on Sprint TV.  You have Sprint iirc :dunno:

Yep, watching on my Palm Pre right now. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:15:17 AM
We always get the ball down to the corner.  I would never do this.  Always attack the middle of the zone (which appears is what the Algerian's play exclusively).
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:21:46 AM
Bill Clinton! WOW!  :love:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:22:12 AM
Also, I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure we got screwed on that offensive goaltending or whatever. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 23, 2010, 09:24:22 AM
Steveydave:  how bad was donovan's miss? (reading a minute-by-minute report/blog)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 23, 2010, 09:25:17 AM
Also, I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure we got screwed on that offensive goaltending or whatever. 

goal disallowed again?

gueardian is saying we were screwed. :bang:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 23, 2010, 09:25:56 AM
England 1 Slovenia 0

Now US needs a win.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:27:01 AM
Steveydave:  how bad was donovan's miss? (reading a minute-by-minute report/blog)

If I knew who donovan was I would tell you bro
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 09:27:49 AM
Also, I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure we got screwed on that offensive goaltending or whatever. 

goal disallowed again?

gueardian is saying we were screwed. :bang:

apparently very close. could have gone either way.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 23, 2010, 09:30:01 AM
Steveydave:  how bad was donovan's miss? (reading a minute-by-minute report/blog)

If I knew who donovan was I would tell you bro
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the same guy who scored that goal yesterday (the first one, black hair, super white, has a commercial on espn with the yellow and red card)   :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 09:30:46 AM
Steveydave:  how bad was donovan's miss? (reading a minute-by-minute report/blog)

If I knew who donovan was I would tell you bro
[/quote

the same guy who scored that goal yesterday (the first one, black hair, super white, has a commercial on espn with the yellow and red card)   :dunno:

super adorable. does that help?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 23, 2010, 09:33:16 AM
http://iraqgoals.net/9622-usa-vs-algeria-.html
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 23, 2010, 09:37:30 AM
good lord, so close!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 09:40:17 AM
radio was saying it was an empty net?  :barf:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 23, 2010, 09:41:57 AM
Altidore.   :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:45:50 AM
Oh, yeah, he airballed that.  I don't think he's very good.  The short haired guy with the ESPN story about his sister dying seems to be our best guy.  
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:47:42 AM
But, the adorable guy's goal the other day was pretty good.  He was running right at the goalie and was all "I'm going to kick it around you and score a point!" but, in reality he was all, "psyche! right over your head!"
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 09:48:22 AM
Kaka, LMAO
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 09:48:34 AM
Oh, yeah, he airballed that.  I don't think he's very good.  The short haired guy with the ESPN story about his sister dying seems to be our best guy.  

jozy is 20. his upside and ability is 10x more advantageous than his deficiencies. Bradley is pretty incredible. Also the coaches son. also Landon (super adorable guy) is by far and away our best player.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 23, 2010, 09:49:42 AM
wow, the usa really sucks.  i assumed they were better.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 09:55:56 AM
wow, the usa really sucks.  i assumed they were better.   :dunno:

nope. this is why every us soccer fan will be more than elated to get out of the group stage.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 23, 2010, 10:00:46 AM
Please let us win, Algeria  :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:11:08 AM
We seem to be spending more time on the foreignors side of the court this game.  Should pay off eventually.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:14:21 AM
lol, our guys suck
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:20:13 AM
I think the Dempsey guy is on the take
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:25:50 AM
Our guys suck at kicking
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2010, 10:28:21 AM
sd, what to these FIFA update lines mean?

65' FEILHABER (USA) sees his effort hit the target
66' BUDDLE (USA) sees his effort hit the target

I assume the target is the goal.  Did USA! score twice?

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:31:41 AM
sd, what to these FIFA update lines mean?

65' FEILHABER (USA) sees his effort hit the target
66' BUDDLE (USA) sees his effort hit the target

I assume the target is the goal.  Did USA! score twice?



hmmmm, if it says that for our game then the target must mean the goalie's hands
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: 1/64th on June 23, 2010, 10:36:21 AM
sd, what to these FIFA update lines mean?

65' FEILHABER (USA) sees his effort hit the target
66' BUDDLE (USA) sees his effort hit the target

I assume the target is the goal.  Did USA! score twice?



hmmmm, if it says that for our game then the target must mean the goalie's hands

It must be much harder to kick a ball than it used to.  I used to freakin' bomb some kicks back when we played kickball at recess.  Maybe they should go back to the white ball with black hexagons on it.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 23, 2010, 10:39:01 AM
sd, what to these FIFA update lines mean?

65' FEILHABER (USA) sees his effort hit the target
66' BUDDLE (USA) sees his effort hit the target

I assume the target is the goal.  Did USA! score twice?



hmmmm, if it says that for our game then the target must mean the goalie's hands

when you think about it, it's a pretty big advantage for algeria that our players don't understand the rules/objectives.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:39:31 AM
Dempsey got smashed in the face and is bleeding pretty bad.  That's what he gets for point shaving imo.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2010, 10:40:36 AM
sd, what to these FIFA update lines mean?

65' FEILHABER (USA) sees his effort hit the target
66' BUDDLE (USA) sees his effort hit the target

I assume the target is the goal.  Did USA! score twice?



hmmmm, if it says that for our game then the target must mean the goalie's hands

Your new fancy phone "multi-tasks" or something, right?  Call the USA! coach right now and tell him to CHANGE TARGETS!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:40:48 AM
Man, the foreignors are getting T'd up like crazy.  I've just realized that there is really no downside to getting the soccer T's.  I would trip every player from the other team every time.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:41:44 AM
Our guys just airballed his free kick into the stands.  What a loser.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 23, 2010, 10:48:36 AM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLASO!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 23, 2010, 10:48:56 AM
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 23, 2010, 10:49:47 AM
MY DICK, SUCK ON IT.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:52:01 AM
USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!  :kstatriot:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2010, 10:55:30 AM
What happened?  New target?!?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 23, 2010, 10:58:24 AM
What happened?  New target?!?

the first guy hit the target perfectly, but knocked it over, so then when the second guy shot the rebound he missed.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 10:59:47 AM
What happened?  New target?!?

the first guy hit the target perfectly, but knocked it over, so then when the second guy shot the rebound he missed.

lol
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2010, 11:03:07 AM
What happened?  New target?!?

the first guy hit the target perfectly, but knocked it over, so then when the second guy shot the rebound he missed.

Got it.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on June 23, 2010, 11:04:31 AM
Holy crap. What a game.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 23, 2010, 12:02:25 PM
Loved LD's shot at his ex-wife there at the end.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2010, 12:09:45 PM
What happened?  New target?!?

the first guy hit the target perfectly, but knocked it over, so then when the second guy shot the rebound he missed.

omg.  fuckchuckle
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2010, 12:15:15 PM
with all possible scenarios we are likely thru w/ a win over Algeria.  especially if we win by more than 1 goal.

biggest disappointment is no chance to finish top of group and enjoy dream scenario of playing crap teams until semifinal. 

Germany wins this afternoon ->

a 4 team mini bracket of Germany, Argentina, England & Mexico

a 4 team mini bracket of Uruguay, S Korea, USA & Serbia/Ghana

let's delay the denazification and root for them this afternoon
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2010, 12:21:23 PM
Attention soccer nerds,

I don't have time to read your nerd thread to see if this has been posted, but can you suggest good place on the interwebs to watch this ball game this morning?

It's on Sprint TV.  You have Sprint iirc :dunno:

3g or 4g?  decent quality?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 12:40:56 PM
Attention soccer nerds,

I don't have time to read your nerd thread to see if this has been posted, but can you suggest good place on the interwebs to watch this ball game this morning?

It's on Sprint TV.  You have Sprint iirc :dunno:

3g or 4g?  decent quality?

I'm in Omaha so 3g.  Would also work over wifi I think if you can get it.  Quality isn't great.  It isn't bad, but it's not like watching an HD feed.  About like espn360 games.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2010, 01:44:54 PM
Attention soccer nerds,

I don't have time to read your nerd thread to see if this has been posted, but can you suggest good place on the interwebs to watch this ball game this morning?

It's on Sprint TV.  You have Sprint iirc :dunno:

3g or 4g?  decent quality?
are you on verizon?
sprint loves soccer and shows it.  you love soccer.
verizon hates soccer and doesn't show it on their phones.  really weird part?  vodaphone owns more of verizon than verizon does.   
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: wabash909 on June 23, 2010, 01:46:43 PM
So, who do we want to win this afternoon?

I'm afraid of playing Germany next round.


Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 01:47:47 PM
So, who do we want to win this afternoon?

I'm afraid of playing Germany next round.




I think you want germany to win then....I think
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: hemmy on June 23, 2010, 01:59:26 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts games are getting rather old.

FYP. 

http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/ (http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMASg4mK8XQ
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2010, 03:25:36 PM
So, sounds like we play this Ghana team who apparently is missing their best player.  Pretty good news for my man USA right!?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 03:38:48 PM
So, sounds like we play this Ghana team who apparently is missing their best player.  Pretty good news for my man USA right!?

its who we could have hoped for. they are still a pretty strong team. i just hope they don't bring up all that  :opcat: stuff.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 23, 2010, 03:41:51 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts games are getting rather old.

FYP. 

http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/ (http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMASg4mK8XQ

i've never gotten the dive argument against soccer. its just like stepping in and trying to take a charge in basketball. or intentionally taking a foul on the way to the basket. all tactical. sometimes ridiculous, but all tactical.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 23, 2010, 03:46:22 PM
Hey Ghana, where's ria?

LMFAO  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :fatty:  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 23, 2010, 04:04:59 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts games are getting rather old.

FYP. 

http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/ (http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMASg4mK8XQ

i've never gotten the dive argument against soccer. its just like stepping in and trying to take a charge in basketball. or intentionally taking a foul on the way to the basket. all tactical. sometimes ridiculous, but all tactical.

Refs don't wait to see how much you writhe in pain on the ground before they call a foul in bball...
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: 1/64th on June 23, 2010, 04:05:36 PM
Agreed. I'd prefer Gomez personally over Buddle for his speed, but Buddle has the size that could be advantagous. Either way we'll need to come out blazin' tomorrow and get a definitive W.

+1.

The slow starts games are getting rather old.

FYP. 

http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/ (http://www.justaguything.com/wanna-know-why-we-dont-like-soccer-cause-if-we-did-it-would-look-like-this/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMASg4mK8XQ

i've never gotten the dive argument against soccer. its just like stepping in and trying to take a charge in basketball. or intentionally taking a foul on the way to the basket. all tactical. sometimes ridiculous, but all tactical.

It's really not like that at all.  These guys get tapped in the arm and fall down and hold their face like Mike Tyson just sucker punched them.  It's really nothing like taking a foul/charge.  It's more like Paul Peirce flopping around the court if you want to compare it to basketball.  I get it, acting in soccer is part of the game.  But it's a stupid part of the game.  A part of the game that makes me hate the rest of the game.  
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 23, 2010, 04:15:38 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 23, 2010, 04:22:08 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ben ji on June 23, 2010, 04:30:48 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

I simply patted my chest twice
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 23, 2010, 06:19:07 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

My mom ran out of the shower thinking that I'd broken a bone or something b/c I was yelling so loud.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 23, 2010, 07:20:29 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

My mom ran out of the shower
:fatty:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on June 23, 2010, 08:00:46 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

My mom ran out of the shower
:fatty:

:lick:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 23, 2010, 09:28:04 PM
We're going to get reamed.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 24, 2010, 08:02:28 AM
We're going to get reamed.

i know.  but if we don't it's going to awesome and we'll probably wait until minute 121 to score the winner. :grin:

not sure if i can take it if it goes to penalty kicks

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 24, 2010, 08:03:30 AM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

My mom ran out of the shower thinking that I'd broken a bone or something b/c I was yelling so loud.

i picked up goEMAW poster known as  'rough rider' over my shoulder and twirled him around like a helicopter.   :runaway:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 24, 2010, 11:26:20 AM
tomorrow we beat Ghanna 3-2.  mark the crap down.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 24, 2010, 11:28:01 AM
i thought it was saturday?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 24, 2010, 12:02:15 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

My mom ran out of the shower
:fatty:

:lick:


 :users:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 24, 2010, 12:08:05 PM
Anybody else hug the closest person to you when Donovan knocked the game winner home? I know I did

I wasn't watching.  I forgot the game was on so early.  But when I heard about it and saw the replay I nodded my head in approval of the goal.

My mom ran out of the shower
:fatty:

:lick:


 :users:
To be fair you kind of set yourself up
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 24, 2010, 12:22:31 PM
Italy? LULZ
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: I_have_purplewood on June 24, 2010, 01:17:59 PM
After that game yesterday I truly can't wait until Saturday.. :zzz: :zzz: (ftp://:zzz: :zzz:)

That game was soooo exciting.   :jerk::zzz::jerk: (ftp://:jerk::zzz::jerk:)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 24, 2010, 02:11:38 PM
After that game yesterday I truly can't wait until Saturday.. :zzz: :zzz: (ftp://:zzz: :zzz:)

That game was soooo exciting.   :jerk::zzz::jerk: (ftp://:jerk::zzz::jerk:)
A post like that makes you sound like a f*cking terrorist
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 24, 2010, 02:16:52 PM
Saturday will be epic. Hopefully we can avenge the loss they handed us from the last world cup
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 24, 2010, 02:25:46 PM
Saturday will be epic. Hopefully we can avenge the loss they handed us from the last world cup

What, these losers have beaten us before? USA!? This doesn't make sense.  Maybe tied, MAYBE.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 24, 2010, 03:03:22 PM
USA does not lose.  But sometimes we refuse to win.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on June 24, 2010, 03:46:33 PM
USA does not lose.  But sometimes we refuse to win.

lol
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pokémawn on June 25, 2010, 12:03:09 AM
we have 4 more hours of rest time than Ghana. Game changer?  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 25, 2010, 12:25:38 AM
we have 4 more hours of rest time than Ghana. Game changer?  :crossfingers:
JFC your sig is incredible  :love:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2010, 07:26:32 AM
we have 4 more hours of rest time than Ghana. Game changer?  :crossfingers:
JFC your sig is incredible  :love:

yes, wow
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on June 25, 2010, 09:31:05 PM
Not sure which thread this belonged in, but I am sitting in the front row of field reserve seats (all inclusive food/booze) at the Wizards game tomorrow night.  I have never been to a soccer game before, and am looking forward to not remembering this one.  : :gocho:  :drink:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 25, 2010, 10:20:20 PM
Not sure which thread this belonged in, but I am sitting in the front row of field reserve seats (all inclusive food/booze) at the Wizards game tomorrow night.  I have never been to a soccer game before, and am looking forward to not remembering this one.  : :gocho:  :drink:

Haven't been in those seats before, but I prefer the Cauldron.  They'll be the ones chanting/singing/waving flags/playing drums to your right, IIRC.  Either way though, you just get hammered and forget anything that happens (exactly like baseball).
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 26, 2010, 08:53:33 AM
Not sure which thread this belonged in, but I am sitting Pin the front row of field reserve seats (all inclusive food/booze) at the Wizards game tomorrow night.  I have never been to a soccer game before, and am looking forward to not remembering this one.  :gocho:  :drink:

Haven't been in those seats before, but I prefer the Cauldron.  They'll be the ones chanting/singing/waving flags/playing drums to your right, IIRC.  Either way though, you just get hammered and forget anything that happens (exactly like baseball).
Make sure you go crazy when we score goals...they don't happen often.  Also cuss out loud at New York. Buncha frackin pussies, they are. Beer showers tend to excite those around you, also.

On other Wizard related news, I guess KC has offered a DP contract to Iceland's Gudjohnsen. Here's the message board post fm a Wizards owner on Big Soccer.
 http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1472016 (http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1472016)
I like this guy. Crappy nat'l team, but he's a damn fine club player. Hope he signs... :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 26, 2010, 10:35:00 AM
Let's grade my world cup bets!

Group B & G-  BOTH HIT as they tied for highest scoring groups

Spain finished top of their group (not sure if I shared that one on podcast)

Italy did not hit as top of their group
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: j-von on June 26, 2010, 10:47:57 AM
Does anybody know if there is a watch party somewhere in Manhattan today?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 26, 2010, 11:44:21 AM
Does anybody know if there is a watch party somewhere in Manhattan today?

there are going to be a couple of goemawers and i'm guessing a good amount of other people at tubbys @1:00. i wanted to go but can't. we could've carpooled.  :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 26, 2010, 01:16:57 PM
KC P&L gettin' some mad pub.   :surprised:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 26, 2010, 01:24:25 PM
There are.a lot more at Tubby's than you think :peek:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 26, 2010, 01:30:27 PM
There are.a lot more at Tubby's than you think :peek:

They should all take pics of the great girls (and guys!) there.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 26, 2010, 01:35:34 PM
 :flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 26, 2010, 01:36:21 PM
yikes, these duudz are fast
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 26, 2010, 02:05:09 PM
USA is nailing the target.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 26, 2010, 02:20:32 PM
I'm loving the random zoomed in shots of players 15 minutes after the fact. Really sets the mood.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2010, 02:22:46 PM
both teams look like crap.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2010, 02:46:55 PM
i'd like to know the % scored on corner kicks.  the announcers act like it is some great advantage to force a corner.  i've never seen a goal scored off a corner.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 26, 2010, 02:48:19 PM
FUUUUUUCKKK YYYEEES
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2010, 02:48:48 PM
gooooooool!  (boring one though).
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 26, 2010, 02:49:27 PM
USA!  USA!  USA!  :kstatriot:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2010, 02:54:15 PM
man, not going to get a better oppy than that.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2010, 03:20:08 PM
us super tentative to finish.  they're lucky ghana can't pass.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr.Spaceman on June 26, 2010, 03:27:39 PM
well shazbot!  :flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 26, 2010, 07:40:07 PM
Very sad  :frown:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: hemmy on June 26, 2010, 07:58:51 PM
Thank god the soccer tards will go away now.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 26, 2010, 08:08:39 PM
Thank god the soccer tards will go away now.
2014  :excited:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: hemmy on June 26, 2010, 08:40:44 PM
Thank god the soccer tards will go away now.
2014  :excited:

Winter Olympics?  Re-match vs Canada in hockey? :excited:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on June 27, 2010, 12:21:12 AM
The Ghana goalie looks exactly like Victor Ojeleye...anybody else catch that during the game?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 27, 2010, 09:14:37 AM
 http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/26/2047090/soccers-success-and-struggles.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/26/2047090/soccers-success-and-struggles.html)
Says it all...
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Trim on June 27, 2010, 09:55:33 AM
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/26/2047090/soccers-success-and-struggles.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/26/2047090/soccers-success-and-struggles.html)
Says it all...

 :lol:

Quote
There are women in high heels and women pushing strollers, guys with preppy shirts, guys with tattoos and guys with preppy tattoos. It’s quite possible the national anthem has never been sung louder, though it was still punctuated with that disappointing “Chiefs!” at the end.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on June 27, 2010, 09:56:44 AM
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/26/2047090/soccers-success-and-struggles.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2010/06/26/2047090/soccers-success-and-struggles.html)
Says it all...

 :lol:

Quote
There are women in high heels and women pushing strollers, guys with preppy shirts, guys with tattoos and guys with preppy tattoos. It’s quite possible the national anthem has never been sung louder, though it was still punctuated with that disappointing “Chiefs!” at the end.

:facepalm:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 27, 2010, 01:41:46 PM
Go Argentina
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on June 27, 2010, 02:33:27 PM
I know all the soccer fans on the board must be super sad right now.  I made this 2010 USA World Cup highlight and pump up video for you.  It has all the highlights from every game.  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbmgecrPTtg
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 27, 2010, 02:34:55 PM
YEAH! for getting the games mixed up
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 27, 2010, 05:52:34 PM
Since Mexico lost, may have to root for Argentina.  Messi promised that he would get Oasis back together if Argentina win the world cup.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on June 27, 2010, 07:10:50 PM
Since Mexico lost, may have to root for Argentina.

 :embarrassed:  <-- for mexico.


argentina looked damn good though.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 28, 2010, 01:09:29 AM
Go Argentina


played horribly today and still won easily with a little help from the refs.  higuain's goal was a product of power and skill
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 28, 2010, 01:13:44 AM
netherlands, brazil and chile play monday  :drool:

argentina v germany in quarters. 

average of almost 4 goals a game in the first 4 games of the knockout round

if it wasn't for the horrible reffing and USA losing we are looking at the perfect world cup

 :ksu: <- 'cept with FIFA flag
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 28, 2010, 09:10:41 AM
Hey guys, some of you seem to think this thing is still going.  It's not, we lost. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 28, 2010, 09:29:29 AM
Deutschland uber alles
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 28, 2010, 11:43:38 AM
If the final isn't Argentina/Brazil I'll be pissed.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 28, 2010, 12:18:40 PM
Hey guys, some of you seem to think this thing is still going.  It's not, we lost. 

I'm rooting for Uruguay because you never hear anything coming out of Uruguay in international news, ever. Plus, about 1% of ppl in the world would know where they are on a map :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2010, 02:41:46 PM
I'm now rooting for sPAIN.   
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on June 28, 2010, 02:55:47 PM
I'm now rooting for sPAIN.   

Not a terrible choice. The only terrible choices left are Portugal and Paraguay b/c Portugal flops more than Italy and Paraguay wants to steal Uruguay's thunder :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 28, 2010, 02:59:57 PM
argentina has nice jerseys.  but.  i am now rooting for sPAIN. 

i would really hate to have to choose between nice jerseys and sPAIN and  i doubt that i will have to. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 29, 2010, 07:39:20 AM
(http://totalgadha.com/tgtown/myblog/files/2010/01/diego_maradona.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on June 29, 2010, 08:07:19 AM
that is simply fantastic.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 29, 2010, 03:36:25 PM
spain advances
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 29, 2010, 03:55:22 PM
Brasil + Spain Parlay =  :gocho:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 30, 2010, 01:00:41 PM
Brasil + Spain Parlay =  :gocho:

what odds?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 30, 2010, 01:23:34 PM
no games today  :bawl:

wife is pleased  :blank:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2010, 09:04:20 AM
http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/06/morning-ticker-silva-joins-manchester-city-brazil-injury-woes-and-more.html

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BRAZIL MIDFIELD IN CRISIS

Brazil's midfield depth will be tested in its quarterfinal match against the Netherlands, as Elano has been ruled out and the statuses of Felipe Melo and Julio Baptista are very much in question as all three are nursing injuries.

Elano, who absorbed a hard tackle against the Ivory Coast and has a bone bruise in his ankle, was forced to leave training Tuesday and has been ruled out for the upcoming match by Brazil's team doctor.

Felipe Melo, who hurt his ankle against Portugal, is doubtful for the game against the Dutch, and Julio Baptista is also battling an injury ahead of Friday's contest. All three players missed the Selecao's last game against Chile.

Making matters worse for Dunga, Ramires is suspended for the match against the Dutch after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament against Chile. The healthy/non-suspended midfielders remaining on Brazil's roster are Gilberto Silva, Kaka, Josue and Kleberson, though defender Dani Alves has been used as a right-side midfielder in the last two matches.

poor Brazil
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 01, 2010, 09:06:30 AM
they're gonna win by like 6 anyway
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2010, 09:14:33 AM
they're gonna win by like 6 anyway

Netherlands might surprise ??? Robben can strike at almost anytime and if they can somehow get an early lead I can see them holding on due to their technical ability, consistency and focus they've shown throughout.  they just don't give the ball away. 

also don't be surprised if Brazil comes out of this game w/ more injuries.  the Dutch defensive mid, De Jong, is a harsh tackler and broke American Stu Holden's leg in a friendly back in early March.

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=7740
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 01, 2010, 09:17:38 AM
they're gonna win by like 6 anyway

Netherlands might surprise ??? Robben can strike at almost anytime and if they can somehow get an early lead I can see them holding on due to their technical ability, consistency and focus they've shown throughout.  they just don't give the ball away. 

also don't be surprised if Brazil comes out of this game w/ more injuries.  the Dutch defensive mid, De Jong, is a harsh tackler and broke American Stu Holden's leg in a friendly back in early March.

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/blog.php?b=7740

The DUTCH?! Pffffffffft they're all gonna be high off of their decriminalized marijuana. They smoke two joints during the anthems, and they smoke two joints at half
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2010, 09:18:51 AM
The DUTCH?! Pffffffffft they're all gonna be high off of their decriminalized marijuana. They smoke two joints during the anthems, and they smoke two joints at half

from all indications being high makes the dutch better at everything.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 01, 2010, 09:22:05 AM
The DUTCH?! Pffffffffft they're all gonna be high off of their decriminalized marijuana. They smoke two joints during the anthems, and they smoke two joints at half

from all indications being high makes the dutch better at everything.

EVERYBODY SING!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcxN320kS7Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcxN320kS7Q)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 01, 2010, 09:44:16 AM
Mods, plz strike all statements from record about rooting for Uruguay and not for Paraguay. Thx

http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2010/06/29/larissa-riquelme-will-run-naked-through-the-streets-if-paraguay-wins-the-wold-cup/ (http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2010/06/29/larissa-riquelme-will-run-naked-through-the-streets-if-paraguay-wins-the-wold-cup/)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2010, 10:58:14 AM
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10795083/1/5-reasons-to-still-care-about-the-world-cup.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI

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Maradona was declaring that "if we win the World Cup, I'll get naked and run around the obelisk" in the center of Buenos Aires.

 :frown:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2010, 02:05:42 PM
spain advances

dah-veed vee-ya for golden ball(z)?

some great goals for him so far.  looks like he is trying to justify Barcelona's signing of him.

can't get fifa.com videos to work so ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD38op6Lm44

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2010, 02:27:47 PM
spain advances

dah-veed vee-ya for golden ball(z)?

some great goals for him so far.  looks like he is trying to justify Barcelona's signing of him.

can't get fifa.com videos to work so ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD38op6Lm44

wierd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2mZbhOwPPo&feature=related ... maybe doesn't violate fifa TM or something
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2010, 02:56:44 PM
spain advances

dah-veed vee-ya for golden ball(z)?

some great goals for him so far.  looks like he is trying to justify Barcelona's signing of him.

can't get fifa.com videos to work so ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD38op6Lm44

wierd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2mZbhOwPPo&feature=related ... maybe doesn't violate fifa TM or something
watching great players like that just makes me sad b/c i realize how far we USA'rs still have to go
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 01, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
spain advances

dah-veed vee-ya for golden ball(z)?

some great goals for him so far.  looks like he is trying to justify Barcelona's signing of him.

can't get fifa.com videos to work so ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD38op6Lm44

wierd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2mZbhOwPPo&feature=related ... maybe doesn't violate fifa TM or something
watching great players like that just makes me sad b/c i realize how far we USA'rs still have to go

Did you see the highlight vid?   :confused:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 01, 2010, 05:09:16 PM
spain advances

dah-veed vee-ya for golden ball(z)?

some great goals for him so far.  looks like he is trying to justify Barcelona's signing of him.

can't get fifa.com videos to work so ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD38op6Lm44

wierd: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2mZbhOwPPo&feature=related ... maybe doesn't violate fifa TM or something
watching great players like that just makes me sad b/c i realize how far we USA'rs still have to go

All things considered it's actually pretty incredible we've managed to be as competitive as we've been.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on July 01, 2010, 05:11:51 PM
I have a huge mancrush on cr. Go Portugal
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 02, 2010, 12:30:18 PM
Look, Brazil is going to crush those Dutch ppl. If you don't agree with me, you're a complete dumbass. Don't be a dumbass, dumbasses.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on July 02, 2010, 12:32:25 PM
Own goal? More like the Netherlands are gonna get OWNED goal, amirite
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 02, 2010, 01:06:17 PM
Own goal? More like the Netherlands are gonna get OWNED goal, amirite


Own goal.  Hopefully that dude doesn't meet the same fate Escobar did    :surprised:  :ohno: 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Winters on July 02, 2010, 01:51:17 PM
Look, Brazil is going to crush those Dutch ppl. If you don't agree with me, you're a complete dumbass. Don't be a dumbass, dumbasses.
:lol:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 02, 2010, 02:04:15 PM
Does ESPN know that the USA Dream Team is not playing in this thing anymore?  Why are they still talking about it, showing games, etc?  I want to watch sportscenter.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on July 02, 2010, 02:32:40 PM
Does ESPN know that the USA Dream Team is not playing in this thing anymore?  Why are they still talking about it, showing games, etc?  I want to watch sportscenter.

Dumbass award goes to you. It's only the biggest world wide sporting event. Heaven forbid other people in this country would rather know what's going on in the biggest world sporting event than watch the same outfield web gem 20 times for an hour.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 02, 2010, 04:07:36 PM
Does ESPN know that the USA Dream Team is not playing in this thing anymore?  Why are they still talking about it, showing games, etc?  I want to watch sportscenter.

Heaven forbid other people in this country would rather know what's going on in the biggest world sporting event than watch the same outfield web gem 20 times for an hour.

I understand the defensive nature of soccer fans, and I understand that you want to believe this is true, but it just isn't.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 02, 2010, 06:10:25 PM
Does ESPN know that the USA Dream Team is not playing in this thing anymore?  Why are they still talking about it, showing games, etc?  I want to watch sportscenter.

Heaven forbid other people in this country would rather know what's going on in the biggest world sporting event than watch the same outfield web gem 20 times for an hour.

I understand the defensive nature of soccer fans, and I understand that you want to believe this is true, but it just isn't.

actually, he is, and i'm not even on his side. if people weren't still watching it espn wouldn't be showing it. the hispanic market alone gives them tons of viewers.

the argument "but it's the most popular sport in the universe" that soccer fans always make is stupid though. just because lots of people watch it doesn't make it a great sport. a lot of these countries just don't have the money to play anything else. when the games are this big i can get into some just because i love sports drama, and its a beautiful game with some great athletes, but don't tell me it's amazing just because of sheer numbers.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 02, 2010, 08:39:59 PM
Does ESPN know that the USA Dream Team is not playing in this thing anymore?  Why are they still talking about it, showing games, etc?  I want to watch sportscenter.

Heaven forbid other people in this country would rather know what's going on in the biggest world sporting event than watch the same outfield web gem 20 times for an hour.

I understand the defensive nature of soccer fans, and I understand that you want to believe this is true, but it just isn't.

actually, he is, and i'm not even on his side. if people weren't still watching it espn wouldn't be showing it. the hispanic market alone gives them tons of viewers.

the argument "but it's the most popular sport in the universe" that soccer fans always make is stupid though. just because lots of people watch it doesn't make it a great sport. a lot of these countries just don't have the money to play anything else. when the games are this big i can get into some just because i love sports drama, and its a beautiful game with some great athletes, but don't tell me it's amazing just because of sheer numbers.



I wonder how much the ratings dropped since we lost.  Probably a lot.  Is MExico still in it?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on July 02, 2010, 08:50:48 PM
a lot of these countries just don't have the money to play anything else.

where i live, there are 3 fully functional outdoor bball courts scattered around town.  never seen anyone play bball on any of the courts, ever.  pretty much every afternoon wo rain kids are on the courts playing soccer.


there's also an indoor court, where people do play bball.  mostly middle-aged women.  the gov't pays them to play.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on July 02, 2010, 11:52:18 PM
you can play soccer with piece of trash laying around.  bball has to have a bouncy ball.  The rest of the world is poor.  that's why soccer is king.  It's a poor trash sport.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: BigCat on July 03, 2010, 12:06:05 AM
you can play soccer with piece of trash laying around.  bball has to have a bouncy ball.  The rest of the world is poor.  that's why soccer is king.  It's a poor trash sport.

This. Major reason why baseball (and horse racing) are considered the sport(s) of kings. You have to have equipment along with a minimum of 17 other guys to play baseball. And a minimum of a few grand and a bad gambling habit to be a player in horse racing. Hoops? Just a ball that you stole, and a rim. Football? Just a ball that you stole, and that's it. Soccer? Ditto. Hockey? It's a little more elite, see above (e.g. baseball).
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on July 03, 2010, 12:24:37 AM
you can play soccer with piece of trash laying around.  bball has to have a bouncy ball.  The rest of the world is poor.  that's why soccer is king.  It's a poor trash sport.

This. Major reason why baseball (and horse racing) are considered the sport(s) of kings. You have to have equipment along with a minimum of 17 other guys to play baseball. And a minimum of a few grand and a bad gambling habit to be a player in horse racing. Hoops? Just a ball that you stole, and a rim. Football? Just a ball that you stole, and that's it. Soccer? Ditto. Hockey? It's a little more elite, see above (e.g. baseball).

Have you heard how kids play baseball in the Dominican Republic and other poor countries in the Carribean? They use fracking balls of trash and wooden sticks, tard.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sys on July 03, 2010, 12:56:47 AM
you can play soccer with piece of trash laying around.  bball has to have a bouncy ball.  The rest of the world is poor.  that's why soccer is king.  It's a poor trash sport.

it costs a lot more to pour a cement bball court and install a couple of steel baskets and hang nets than it does to buy a bouncy ball.


never seen anyone playing with trash, by the way.  they use soccer balls.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 03, 2010, 10:09:54 AM
sorry dumbasses but if sports = amount of money you have then we'd be watching the world cup of diving.  diving = some cliff, ocean.  no trash needed.  thanks, this lesson was free.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on July 03, 2010, 11:06:00 AM
not everyone in the world has access to cliffs to dive off of.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 03, 2010, 11:10:06 AM
not everyone in the world has access to cliffs to dive off of.


Countries with no access could pile up a lot of trash and dive off the trash pile into another, smaller, pile of trash.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: BigCat on July 03, 2010, 11:35:49 AM
you can play soccer with piece of trash laying around.  bball has to have a bouncy ball.  The rest of the world is poor.  that's why soccer is king.  It's a poor trash sport.

This. Major reason why baseball (and horse racing) are considered the sport(s) of kings. You have to have equipment along with a minimum of 17 other guys to play baseball. And a minimum of a few grand and a bad gambling habit to be a player in horse racing. Hoops? Just a ball that you stole, and a rim. Football? Just a ball that you stole, and that's it. Soccer? Ditto. Hockey? It's a little more elite, see above (e.g. baseball).

Have you heard how kids play baseball in the Dominican Republic and other poor countries in the Carribean? They use fracking balls of trash and wooden sticks, tard.

yeah, and you know what? Those kids with the basurabols are the fracking envy of the island, them and all their buds.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 03, 2010, 08:12:57 PM
not everyone in the world has access to cliffs to dive off of.


Countries with no access could pile up a lot of trash and dive off the trash pile into another, smaller, pile of trash.

not everyone in the world has trash
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 03, 2010, 08:16:25 PM
a lot of these countries just don't have the money to play anything else.

where i live, there are 3 fully functional outdoor bball courts scattered around town.  never seen anyone play bball on any of the courts, ever.  pretty much every afternoon wo rain kids are on the courts playing soccer.

do you live in mexico?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on July 03, 2010, 08:33:51 PM
bottom line, world cup is elite.  the rest of soccer can GTFOOMF.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 03, 2010, 08:52:49 PM
in all seriousness, i actually like playing soccer and can see why people do. it just isn't a very good tv sport. it's like golf in that respect for me.

that said, i'm still watchin the cup
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 04, 2010, 02:04:18 PM
in all seriousness, i actually like playing soccer and can see why people do. it just isn't a very good tv sport. it's like golf in that respect for me.

that said, i'm still watchin the cup
+1 if you're talking about world cup of diving.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 06, 2010, 08:47:10 AM
michael who?

Don't forget, Ballack is now out for Germany for the World Cup after getting injured in this one. Big Time loss for the Germans.

they'll be better off w/o him
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 06, 2010, 09:47:12 AM
let's go diego forlan  :excited:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ral9FVh3Shs/S1YzU3p3aMI/AAAAAAAABkM/vVRzyXMKuc4/s400/DiegoForlan-19-01-2010.jpg)  :love:


Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on July 06, 2010, 10:46:22 AM
let's go diego forlan  :excited:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ral9FVh3Shs/S1YzU3p3aMI/AAAAAAAABkM/vVRzyXMKuc4/s400/DiegoForlan-19-01-2010.jpg)  :love:




Forlan = Badass
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: kso_FAN on July 06, 2010, 10:49:46 AM
Doyel hits it out of the park. (http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13606709/us-allows-other-countries-to-win-the-world-cup?tag=pageRow;pageContainer)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 06, 2010, 10:57:18 AM
Doyel hits it out of the park. (http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13606709/us-allows-other-countries-to-win-the-world-cup?tag=pageRow;pageContainer)

pretty good.  re-tread because he ran out of ideas, but pretty good.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: kso_FAN on July 06, 2010, 11:01:08 AM
Doyel hits it out of the park. (http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13606709/us-allows-other-countries-to-win-the-world-cup?tag=pageRow;pageContainer)

pretty good.  re-tread because he ran out of ideas, but pretty good.

His biggest mistake was including Sherron in our list of studs. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 06, 2010, 11:05:29 AM
Doyel hits it out of the park. (http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13606709/us-allows-other-countries-to-win-the-world-cup?tag=pageRow;pageContainer)

Quote
So I'm done listening to people in this country -- my friend at the gym, my neighbor, my father-in-law just a few days ago -- lament the lack of results in American soccer. I don't see it that way. Think of soccer like a spelling bee: We're sending our C-plus students to take on the rest of the world's valedictorians, and you know what? Our C-plus students aren't that far behind.

meh.  we're still pretty far behind.  we got knocked out by ghana  :blank:  the rest of the world is way closer to us in baseball and basketball than we are to them in soccer.

simmons always talks about what if w/ allen iverson or lebron playing soccer against some of these guys.   bill simmons' epic piece on world cup: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/100701 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AppleJack on July 06, 2010, 11:48:27 AM
I would probably say that I am the Wesley Sneijder of this message board.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 06, 2010, 11:54:01 AM
I would probably say that I am the Wesley Sneijder of this message board.

elaborate.  tia
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 06, 2010, 03:00:29 PM
http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/materazzi-puts-headbutt-in-rearview-mirror--fbintl_ro-materazzi070610.html (http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/materazzi-puts-headbutt-in-rearview-mirror--fbintl_ro-materazzi070610.html)

What a vagina.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 06, 2010, 04:46:31 PM
Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: hemmy on July 06, 2010, 05:22:53 PM
Doyel hits it out of the park. (http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/13606709/us-allows-other-countries-to-win-the-world-cup?tag=pageRow;pageContainer)

Quote
So I'm done listening to people in this country -- my friend at the gym, my neighbor, my father-in-law just a few days ago -- lament the lack of results in American soccer. I don't see it that way. Think of soccer like a spelling bee: We're sending our C-plus students to take on the rest of the world's valedictorians, and you know what? Our C-plus students aren't that far behind.

meh.  we're still pretty far behind.  we got knocked out by ghana  :blank:  the rest of the world is way closer to us in baseball and basketball than we are to them in soccer.

simmons always talks about what if w/ allen iverson or lebron playing soccer against some of these guys.   bill simmons' epic piece on world cup: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/100701 


Baseball, yes.  Basketball, no.

Only 1 close game in the olympics.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on July 06, 2010, 05:56:29 PM
http://iopscience.iop.org/page/physicsoffootball
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 06, 2010, 08:10:44 PM
Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands

eff.  that 2nd goal for the Dutch shouldn't have counted.  almost identical to the goal US had disallowed against Italy in Germany 2006. 

w/o Suarez, Uruguay was basically a 1 man team.  still love you Diego  :cry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 06, 2010, 09:07:46 PM
(http://maaadddog.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/german-beer.jpg)

(http://3critical.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/german_girls.jpg)

(http://cdn.cagepotato.com/www/sites/default/files/hot%20german%20girl.jpg)





(http://www.topnews.in/files/Germany-flag.gif)



Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 07, 2010, 07:19:42 AM
i'm the kiss of death on teams during this knockout stage.  i will be rooting for Spain.  sorry sPain but your run might end today.   :blindfold: 

the Germans are looking so tough right now.  but they are missing Mueller who made everyone (except the female population of the world) forget about Michael Ballack missing out on the tournament.  could Klose break the all time scoring world cup scoring record?  needs 1 to tie and 2 to take lead from fat Ronaldo.

Germany/Holland final could be great final with historical references; Spain/Holland assures a new winner.  i can't wait to get home from work and watch this match :wristwatchguy:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on July 07, 2010, 12:31:40 PM
i am sad to see that i missed out on the Forlan love fest. i will miss you, Diego.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 07, 2010, 03:10:40 PM
1-0 sPAIN  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 07, 2010, 03:20:55 PM
1-0 sPAIN!!   :pbj:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 07, 2010, 03:55:44 PM
1-0 sPAIN!!   :pbj:

 :angry:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 07, 2010, 08:37:56 PM
1-0 sPAIN!!   :pbj:
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:h3x0xHZPEEaUsM:http://blog.nj.com/beach/Step%25201.bmp)(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:je-AC7y0t2wHPM:http://blog.nj.com/beach/Step%25202.bmp)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 09, 2010, 08:15:22 AM
balls of gold (not old) finalists:
Quote
David Villa, Xavi and Andres Iniesta are joined by Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Diego Forlan, Asamoah Gyan and Lionel Messi on the final ballot.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/07/who-should-win-the-world-cups-golden-ball.html

after Puyol's gritty semifinal performance i thought he should be on the list.  but if someone on this list wins it i hope it is Villa who has been pretty amazing even though Kraut tactics held him in the semifinal.




Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 09, 2010, 08:15:40 AM
(http://www.football-wallpapers.com/wallpapers/puyol_1_1024x800.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 11, 2010, 02:19:39 PM


(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/2789/davidvillawallpaper2.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on July 11, 2010, 02:34:39 PM
Spain's team is really ugly.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 11, 2010, 02:38:22 PM
Spain's team is really ugly.

Zombie Andre the Giant doesn't help...
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pete on July 11, 2010, 03:34:04 PM
Midway through the first overtime....this is quite a match.  The kicking of the ball has been top shelf.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 11, 2010, 04:21:42 PM
(http://www.oleole.com/media/main/images/member_photos/group1/subgrp395/andresiniesta_215147.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Pexikan on July 11, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
Hey Spain...2-0. Sincerely, USA. Go shazbot! yourself.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 11, 2010, 04:42:16 PM
Hey Spain...2-0. Sincerely, USA. Go shazbot! yourself.
:flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 11, 2010, 07:09:23 PM
So when do the finals start?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on July 11, 2010, 07:22:13 PM
Spain's team is really ugly.

Ummmmm no
(http://img2.blogcu.com/images/o/f/m/ofmhaber/fernando_torres_with_brown_hair.jpg)

(http://eplinform.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/sergio-ramos2.jpg)

(http://hugol87.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/david-villa.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 11, 2010, 07:30:21 PM
Mods can we lock this thread now that this garbage is finally over?
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 11, 2010, 07:52:16 PM
Spain's team is really ugly.

Ummmmm no
(http://img2.blogcu.com/images/o/f/m/ofmhaber/fernando_torres_with_brown_hair.jpg)

(http://eplinform.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/sergio-ramos2.jpg)

(http://hugol87.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/david-villa.jpg)

what's with parents these days. did you see the first person w/ the fake mohawk thing. good lord. i can't believe they let him out of the house like that.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 11, 2010, 08:00:47 PM
Last dude is so ugly I shut off my computer for an hour.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 11, 2010, 08:14:30 PM
wow a real bunch of jealous jones in this thread.  spain basically all went to school in boulder.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: PandaXpanda on July 11, 2010, 08:14:44 PM
Last dude is so ugly I shut off my computer for an hour.
lol
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: raquetcat on July 11, 2010, 08:51:24 PM
Spain's team is really ugly.

Ummmmm no
(http://img2.blogcu.com/images/o/f/m/ofmhaber/fernando_torres_with_brown_hair.jpg)


what's with parents these days. did you see the first person w/ the fake mohawk thing. good lord. i can't believe they let him out of the house like that.

I know right, dude's lucky he's over 18 or he would NEVER be going out of my house like that, MY HOUSE MY RULES TORRES!!!!!  :nono:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 11, 2010, 09:51:27 PM
wow a real bunch of jealous jones in this thread.  spain basically all went to school in under aboulder.

FYP.  They are the anti-cats basketball team in good looking-ness.

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Cire on July 11, 2010, 09:56:02 PM
wow a real bunch of jealous jones in this thread.  spain basically all went to school in under aboulder.

FYP.  They are the anti-cats basketball team in good looking-ness.



yeah, do they all have AIDS or something?  I've heard a lot of people in Europe have AIDS.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 12, 2010, 07:15:22 AM
(http://www.tobygebhart.com/images/AndreTheMedium.jpg)
 :ohno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on July 12, 2010, 08:22:46 AM
that is amazing. Puyol is super ugly. quite possibly the ugliest man in sports.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 12, 2010, 09:40:31 AM
congrats to Barcelona!  and a little nod to Real Madrid  :grin: .  7 starters in the Spanish XI play for Barcelona (3 for Real Madrid).  Fabregas is also looking for a move to Barca.

damn the Dutch for turning on their ancestors who played a beautiful game.  now your philosophy is cynical, dirty and dishonest. eff you.  http://www.sportpost.com/video/view/De+Jong+Kung+Fu+kicks+Alonso+in+World+Cup+Final++Rocky+remix (http://www.sportpost.com/video/view/De+Jong+Kung+Fu+kicks+Alonso+in+World+Cup+Final++Rocky+remix)

Diego Forlan wins the Ballon d'Or for best player of the tournament.   :love:  Uruguay should have been in the final to provide an honest opponent

(http://sp-prod-content.s3.amazonaws.com/images/img_33_1278928268_Diego-Forlan-Germany_2476242.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 12, 2010, 09:57:21 AM
lol: gooch or other goEMAW footy hater?
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1007/soccer.world.cup.final.netherlands.spain/images/gallery-fan-getty.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 12, 2010, 09:57:45 AM
dirty $!#*:
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1007/soccer.world.cup.final.netherlands.spain/images/gallery-de-jong-getty.jpg)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 12, 2010, 10:25:58 AM
the dutch = the dirtiest crap players in the world
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 12, 2010, 10:34:13 AM
lol: gooch or other goEMAW footy hater?
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1007/soccer.world.cup.final.netherlands.spain/images/gallery-fan-getty.jpg)

:lol:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: asava on July 12, 2010, 01:17:07 PM
congrats to Barcelona!  and a little nod to Real Madrid  :grin: .  7 starters in the Spanish XI play for Barcelona (3 for Real Madrid).  Fabregas is also looking for a move to Barca.

damn the Dutch for turning on their ancestors who played a beautiful game.  now your philosophy is cynical, dirty and dishonest. shazbot! you.  http://www.sportpost.com/video/view/De+Jong+Kung+Fu+kicks+Alonso+in+World+Cup+Final++Rocky+remix (http://www.sportpost.com/video/view/De+Jong+Kung+Fu+kicks+Alonso+in+World+Cup+Final++Rocky+remix)

Diego Forlan wins the Ballon d'Or for best player of the tournament.   :love:  Uruguay should have been in the final to provide an honest opponent

(http://sp-prod-content.s3.amazonaws.com/images/img_33_1278928268_Diego-Forlan-Germany_2476242.jpg)

forlan absolutely deserved it. most dangerous set piece striker i've seen in a long while.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 12, 2010, 01:27:06 PM
8 goals in 7 games?  Good grief.   :flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on July 16, 2010, 01:58:03 PM

the rest of the world is way closer to us in baseball and basketball than we are to them in soccer.


Baseball, yes.  Basketball, no.

Only 1 close game in the olympics.


Somehow you do not remember 2006 (3rd place at world championships) or 2004 (lost 3 games in the Olympics) or 2002 (6th place in world championships).  Perhaps brain damage/memory loss?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on July 16, 2010, 02:15:59 PM
Sounds like we are going to keep around Bradley. So sounds like we will be coming from behind a lot.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 16, 2010, 03:19:54 PM
 :frown:

was kinda hoping for klinsman.  maybe just for the interviews
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: _33 on July 16, 2010, 04:59:33 PM
So sounds like we will be coming from behind a lot.

Well yeah, they are soccer players.  BOOM I JUST COOKED YOU USING A COOKING METHOD THAT USES DRY HEAT, WHETHER AN OPEN FLAME, OVEN, OR OTHER HEAT SOURCE.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2010, 11:05:05 AM
Sounds like we are going to keep around Bradley. So sounds like we will be coming from behind a lot.

Quote
Per Buethe, Bob Bradley, Dan Flynn and Sunil are in preliminary discussions right now with what is best for U.S. Soccer.

It would be incorrect to characterize these discussions as “extension talks.

 :pbj:

http://theshinguardian.com/2010/07/16/from-the-told-you-files-fulham-set-to-name-manager/
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on July 17, 2010, 06:04:19 PM
Sounds like we are going to keep around Bradley. So sounds like we will be coming from behind a lot.

Quote
Per Buethe, Bob Bradley, Dan Flynn and Sunil are in preliminary discussions right now with what is best for U.S. Soccer.

It would be incorrect to characterize these discussions as “extension talks.

 :pbj:

http://theshinguardian.com/2010/07/16/from-the-told-you-files-fulham-set-to-name-manager/

Here's hoping to a Bob Bradley free USMNT.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2010, 04:21:48 PM
Quote
bobfescoe
 
Heard from 2 different sources today that if the #USA is awarded the World Cup KC has 80% chance of being a host site #soccer
5 minutes a
:surprised:

Fescoe is 100% full of crap 100% of the time but, still,  :surprised:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: cas4ksu on July 23, 2010, 04:52:13 PM
Quote
bobfescoe
 
Heard from 2 different sources today that if the #USA is awarded the World Cup KC has 80% chance of being a host site #soccer
5 minutes a
:surprised:

Fescoe is 100% full of crap 100% of the time but, still,  :surprised:


Heard the same. Chicago would be the epicenter so to speak for the WC.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 25, 2010, 10:49:28 PM
chicago was cut from the list.

http://www.gousabid.com/city

Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Benja on July 31, 2010, 01:29:51 PM
Apparently, North Korea world cup ballers are being "shamed" in public like nobody's business.

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/5424626/north-korea-world-cup-team-shamed-public?campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5424626

Lots of world-wide outcry at the brutal shaming tactics. (assuming "shamed" means "beheaded" down there)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on August 01, 2010, 08:39:28 PM
KC has good connection with FIFA, we'll host games if the US gets the Cup.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: The42Yardstick on August 01, 2010, 10:48:18 PM
Cameroon vs. Nigeria in Lenexa

every player will be pulled over on the field for running 7 mph in a 5 mph zone :ohno:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2010, 08:04:20 AM
no way man, the new Wizards stadium is going to be elite but not sure the field is big enough.  also Arrowhead, although they would have to stretch field.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on August 02, 2010, 11:09:11 AM
no way man, the new Wizards stadium is going to be elite but not sure the field is big enough.  also Arrowhead, although they would have to stretch field.

The new field is supposed to be bigger than most English Premier league fields.

Community America's is small as crap.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2010, 11:14:19 AM
no way man, the new Wizards stadium is going to be elite but not sure the field is big enough.  also Arrowhead, although they would have to stretch field.

The new field is supposed to be bigger than most English Premier league fields.

Community America's is small as crap.
well indeed you're right.  at 75 yards x 120 yards, it's larger than every field in the English Premier League. 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on August 02, 2010, 01:24:49 PM
they will play a guaranteed zero games at the new wizards stadium in either the 2018 or 2022 fifa world cup(tm).
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Gooch on August 02, 2010, 02:40:00 PM
Mods can someone please take this dog of a thread out back behind the shed and put it down? Thx
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2010, 03:18:56 PM
they will play a guaranteed zero games at the new wizards stadium in either the 2018 or 2022 fifa world cup(tm).
not big enough?  mods? 
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on August 02, 2010, 03:27:57 PM
they will play a guaranteed zero games at the new wizards stadium in either the 2018 or 2022 fifa world cup(tm).
not big enough?  mods? 

The Wizards new stadium will have a capacity of like 18000 maximum, while Arrowhead would be like 70-80K. If KC gets a world cup game, it'll be at Arrowhead.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on August 30, 2010, 11:11:29 PM
eff US Soccer http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/08/bradley-to-stay-usa-coach-through-2014.html#more

Quote
The sides reached an agreement to extend Bradley's contract as head coach through 2014 after discussions last week. Bradley's contract was due to expire at the end of 2010.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: CHONGS on August 30, 2010, 11:20:14 PM
:flush:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 30, 2010, 11:34:27 PM
 :bang:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on August 31, 2010, 07:11:09 AM
sweatpants and 4-4-2 formations until i die.  go USA
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 31, 2010, 11:08:14 AM
somewhere in the world...ricardo clark needs a towel
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on August 31, 2010, 11:14:24 AM
Klinsmann wanted too much control I am guessing.

And you know what happened the last time someone gave a German too much control.... :opcat:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on August 31, 2010, 02:42:24 PM
somewhere in the world...ricardo clark needs a towel

Robbie Findlay's, Ricardo Clark's and Bob Bradley's arms get sore from too much Dutch Rudder Triangle.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 31, 2010, 03:22:00 PM
somewhere in the world...ricardo clark needs a towel

Robbie Findlay's, Ricardo Clark's and Bob Bradley's arms get sore from too much Dutch Rudder Triangle.
findlay  :curse: :curse: :curse:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on September 20, 2010, 01:07:03 PM
Klinsmann reveals details of talks with U.S. Soccer (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/09/klinsmann-reveals-details-of-talks-with-us-soccer.html#more)
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 20, 2010, 01:19:14 PM
Klinsmann reveals details of talks with U.S. Soccer (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2010/09/klinsmann-reveals-details-of-talks-with-us-soccer.html#more)

The USSF is ruining US Soccer.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: bonercat on September 20, 2010, 04:00:26 PM
Called it.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on September 23, 2010, 01:50:22 PM
USSF cunts

Quote
You will have to wait until Saturday for the full hit but, among other things, Klinsmann talked about his time at Tottenham being the highlight of his career, defended the morals of the modern-day footballer, confirmed he was never approached about the Aston Villa job, batted away questions about Chelsea and Liverpool but did claim he thought the job of coaching the United States was his when Bob Bradley was suddenly reappointed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/danwalker/2010/09/greetings_this_weeks_blog_is.html
Title: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 12:46:56 PM
 :dance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 12, 2012, 12:49:18 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on September 12, 2012, 12:57:30 PM
Feels clean in here! Go Arsenal! Win the tourney!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: SwiftCat on September 12, 2012, 12:59:46 PM
Wow, it's like putting on that hoodie right out of the dryer on a cold winter day. Much less racist in here.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on September 12, 2012, 01:02:30 PM
Go Arsenal!

Wow, starting out with some horrendous racism already. Just ridiculous :shakesfist:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 12, 2012, 01:04:18 PM
maybe you should unlock the other thread so we can talk about how racist scott is there and leave this thread for pure futbol talk.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 01:04:32 PM
USA! USA! USA! USA!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on September 12, 2012, 01:04:58 PM
USA! USA! USA! USA!

 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 01:06:21 PM
maybe you should unlock the other thread so we can talk about how racist scott is there and leave this thread for pure futbol talk.

we're putting that behind us
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2012, 01:13:05 PM
HOORAY FOR FRIENDLY COMPETITION!!!

(http://sites.duke.edu/globalfrance/files/2010/04/Say-No-to-Racism.jpg)

 :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 12, 2012, 01:32:34 PM
LSP is going to be really fun on October 16.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2012, 02:23:01 PM
dobber absolutely knocked that last post out of the park in the racist thread
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on September 12, 2012, 03:01:52 PM
maybe you should unlock the other thread so we can talk about how racist scott is there and leave this thread for pure futbol talk.

we're putting that behind us

I worry for winters (they're roommates).
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 12, 2012, 03:58:03 PM
maybe you should unlock the other thread so we can talk about how racist scott is there and leave this thread for pure futbol talk.

we're putting that behind us

I worry for winters (they're roommates).

The King is a grown ass man. He can handle himself.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on September 12, 2012, 06:01:48 PM
1st half -  :excited:

2nd half -  :zzz:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 06:04:11 PM
Who do we have next?  Like, Guatemala or some crap?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Winters on September 12, 2012, 06:41:41 PM
Poor Scott, lol.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2012, 08:26:25 PM
@ Antigua & Barbuda on Oct 12

Then four days later we got Guatemala at Livestrong Sporting Park!!!

Sadly, I won't be going.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 07:09:01 AM
Then four days later we got Guatemala at Livestrong Sporting Park!!!

man, what are the odds that I pulled that off?  this thread's off to a great non-racist start you guys!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 13, 2012, 09:05:52 AM
Blame racist fuckwad scott for the format of this message.

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Re: US National Soccer Thread
« Reply #551 on: September 12, 2012, 12:28:59 AM »
Quote from: scottwildcat on June 06, 2012, 12:42:19 PM
Quote from: Spaces on June 06, 2012, 07:28:13 AM
Quote from: MakeItRain on June 06, 2012, 12:56:26 AM
Quote from: Spaces on June 05, 2012, 10:49:43 PM
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this kind of sucks IMO. I think it lowers our chance to get a Hex game and it is the last game in this cycle meaning it will more than likely be a meaningless game for us. 

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0    then it might not be.

just so you know, Canada is better than any team we will be playing in this round of qualifying.
Probably not Jamaica.

Yes they are
How much better? Not much 

slighty more than not much
OMG I was totally right about Jamaica being better than Canada! 

Jamaica are better than I thought they would be, but pump the brakes on this homie.  Both sides have 7 points in WCQ qualifying at this point.  The US match in Jamaica was not much different from the US Canada match in Canada back over the summer.  Jamaica was a touch luckier, but the match itself wasn't much different.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 13, 2012, 10:03:21 AM
me being right ------->  :dance:     :dance:  <--------- FIFA World Rankings being right
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 13, 2012, 11:16:09 AM
WGAF about Jamacia anymore? We already beat them, in fact turn it in to a two legged tie and we won 2-2 on aggregate with away goals.

 :emawkid: <---- but red white and blue
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 13, 2012, 12:13:02 PM
me being right ------->  :dance:     :dance:  <--------- FIFA World Rankings being right

I know you are much smarter of a futbol fan than to use FIFA rankings to prove a point.  Nice try though.  What if Canada makes the CONCACAF finals and Jamaica doesn't?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 13, 2012, 04:03:48 PM
LOL the FIFA World Rankings are crap

Also, Canada is much better than any of you dumbasses think. (As long as they have DeRo of course.)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 06:56:32 PM
god I love USA Soccer so hard you guys  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 14, 2012, 12:56:17 PM
me being right ------->  :dance:     :dance:  <--------- FIFA World Rankings being right

I know you are much smarter of a futbol fan than to use FIFA rankings to prove a point.  Nice try though.  What if Canada makes the CONCACAF finals and Jamaica doesn't?
Then you can dance all you want, but until then I'll be dancing because I was basically right!  :dance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 15, 2012, 09:32:49 AM
LOL the FIFA World Rankings are crap

Also, Canada is much better than any of you dumbasses think. (As long as they have DeRo of course.)

why is this plural?  Also I'm sure you know by now DeRosario is out through the end of the semifinals.  Canada needs two wins & they'll have to get them without him.  Not looking good for my prediction.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2012, 11:57:13 AM
roster being announced for the next round of qualifiers. I hope Zusi gets invited!  :combofan:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2012, 01:08:47 PM
I would be really surprised if he doesn't. Word is Jozy is not on the roster and EJ may be. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but the USMNT has a lot of in-form strikers to pick from: Jozy, EJ, Wondo, Gomez. Not sure about Boyd's form, but it's well-known Jurgen loves him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 08, 2012, 01:55:35 PM
I would be really surprised if he doesn't. Word is Jozy is not on the roster and EJ may be. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but the USMNT has a lot of in-form strikers to pick from: Jozy, EJ, Wondo, Gomez. Not sure about Boyd's form, but it's well-known Jurgen loves him.

 :sdeek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 08, 2012, 02:00:26 PM
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2012/10/Klinsmann-Calls-24-Players-to-Miami-to-Prepare-for-Critical-FIFA-World-Cup-Qualifiers.aspx (http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2012/10/Klinsmann-Calls-24-Players-to-Miami-to-Prepare-for-Critical-FIFA-World-Cup-Qualifiers.aspx)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 08, 2012, 02:37:02 PM
Klinsmann realizes EJ is going to get heckled at LSP right?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 08, 2012, 03:43:46 PM
Klinsmann realizes EJ is going to get heckled at LSP right?

Are there a worse group of fans than SKC fans?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 08, 2012, 03:57:50 PM
Not my fault, I blame the Chiefs fans
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 08, 2012, 05:01:44 PM
Not my fault, I blame the Chiefs fans

I credit the Chiefs fans for being part of LSP fans, both of which are known as among the best in their respective leagues.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 08, 2012, 06:40:48 PM
Not my fault, I blame the Chiefs fans

I credit the Chiefs fans for being part of LSP fans, both of which are known as among the best in their respective leagues.

 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 08, 2012, 11:28:39 PM
:flush:  JFC Klinsmann

#teamaltidore #teamwondolowski

Eddie Johnson :flush: GTFO
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 09, 2012, 12:39:22 AM
I mean seriously. Altidore has 9 goals in 10 games for his club. Eddie Johnson can't even keep it within 10 feet of SKC's goal.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 09, 2012, 01:21:56 AM
Jozi has also looked like dogshit with the national team. Just sayin.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 09, 2012, 07:32:04 AM
eff EDDIE JOHNSON
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2012, 09:42:58 AM
I mean seriously. Altidore has 9 goals in 10 games for his club. Eddie Johnson can't even keep it within 10 feet of SKC's goal.

They are both scoring a lot of goals for their clubs. Jozy is scoring faster though.

But yeah, I hate Eddie Johnson. What a rough ridin' tool.

To be perfectly honest, right now:

1 Wondo
2 Jozy
3 Eddie Johnson

Jurgen has to know that club success will eventually translate into national team success. Jozy hasn't been able to peak for USMNT because he literally has never been successful at the club level. UNTIL NOW.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 09, 2012, 01:05:53 PM
Why are Wiz fans so butthurt over Eddie Johnson exactly?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on October 09, 2012, 01:14:06 PM
Jozi has also looked like dogshit with the national team. Just sayin.
i think some of that has to do with the fact that we play 3 defensive mids, and the only service coming to jozy most of the time is long balls over the top

we really need zusi, bradley, and holden playing through the middle, and kyle rough ridin' beckerman never needs to take up a roster spot ever again
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 09, 2012, 02:47:38 PM
Why are Wiz fans so butthurt over Eddie Johnson exactly?

It's not butthurt, it's that he's just not good. He was awful for KC, awful in England, awful for the national team, comes back and scores a few in Seattle (against crap tier West Coast teams), and all of a sudden he's back in the team.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 09, 2012, 04:43:46 PM
Donovan and Shea have been ruled out, all but confirming Zusi will start.  :emawkid: <--- but chowder blue
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 09, 2012, 07:47:16 PM
Eddie Johnson's Wizards career -

Quote
In 2006 and early 2007, Johnson suffered a decline in form, scoring only twice in the 2006 MLS season and failing to make an impact with the national team. However, Johnson returned to form with the start of the 2007 MLS season, notching twelve goals and three assists in his first eleven games. On June 2, 2007, Johnson became the first player ever to score back to back hat-tricks in MLS play when he scored three goals against the New York Red Bulls, following a three goal performance against the New England Revolution the previous week on May 26.

Doesn't seem so bad to me.  :dunno:

EDIT: I still see why someone might say he sucks. Just don't understand the Wiz fans butthurt.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 10, 2012, 12:07:39 AM
Eddie Johnson's Wizards career -

Quote
In 2006 and early 2007, Johnson suffered a decline in form, scoring only twice in the 2006 MLS season and failing to make an impact with the national team. However, Johnson returned to form with the start of the 2007 MLS season, notching twelve goals and three assists in his first eleven games. On June 2, 2007, Johnson became the first player ever to score back to back hat-tricks in MLS play when he scored three goals against the New York Red Bulls, following a three goal performance against the New England Revolution the previous week on May 26.

Doesn't seem so bad to me.  :dunno:

EDIT: I still see why someone might say he sucks. Just don't understand the Wiz fans butthurt.

1.  That was 5 goddamn years ago
2.  You did a bang up job with wikipedia there, but let me tell you the whole story.  That 11 game stretch five years ago was amazing.  He had 5 goals the other 32 caps with KC.

This isn't a MLS thread it's a national team thread and there's no denying his sucktitude for years with the national team.  There is no Wiz butthurt, there is anyone who is vaguely familiar with US MNT butthurt.

Oh also this, a thousand times this

kyle rough ridin' beckerman never needs to take up a roster spot ever again
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 10, 2012, 12:16:55 AM
Eddie Johnson's Wizards career -

Quote
In 2006 and early 2007, Johnson suffered a decline in form, scoring only twice in the 2006 MLS season and failing to make an impact with the national team. However, Johnson returned to form with the start of the 2007 MLS season, notching twelve goals and three assists in his first eleven games. On June 2, 2007, Johnson became the first player ever to score back to back hat-tricks in MLS play when he scored three goals against the New York Red Bulls, following a three goal performance against the New England Revolution the previous week on May 26.

Doesn't seem so bad to me.  :dunno:

EDIT: I still see why someone might say he sucks. Just don't understand the Wiz fans butthurt.

1.  That was 5 goddamn years ago
2.  You did a bang up job with wikipedia there, but let me tell you the whole story.  That 11 game stretch five years ago was amazing.  He had 5 goals the other 32 caps with KC.

This isn't a MLS thread it's a national team thread and there's no denying his sucktitude for years with the national team.  There is no Wiz butthurt, there is anyone who is vaguely familiar with US MNT butthurt.

Oh also this, a thousand times this

kyle rough ridin' beckerman never needs to take up a roster spot ever again

You're a little aggressive there, friend. I never said he was any good, so you can dial it down a notch or two  :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 10, 2012, 02:20:50 PM
So you didn't want to "understand the Wiz fans butthurt?"  :confused:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 10, 2012, 08:59:34 PM
So you didn't want to "understand the Wiz fans butthurt?"  :confused:

You're weird.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2012, 04:51:23 PM
two tickets for sale in the Members Stand at LSP for the USA v Guatemala Qualifier

$36 bucks apiece which is face value

PM me if you want them. leave sarcastic jokes about buying them for a dollar in the thread.

GO TEAM!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 11, 2012, 08:47:09 PM
Why does the US not use my new avy for their crest?

It would be pretty neat imo.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on October 12, 2012, 10:41:00 AM
I've seen better
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 12, 2012, 11:12:04 AM
I've seen better

I like your avy steve dave.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on October 12, 2012, 12:57:57 PM
I've seen better

I like your avy steve dave.
steve dave bringing the big time avy to the table and solidifying himself as the biggest soccer fan on the board.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 12, 2012, 06:42:23 PM
 zusi already has an assist and Antigua already equalized. Klinnsman you're testing my patience
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 12, 2012, 07:43:17 PM
Holy crap guys, we're awful. We might lose on Tuesday  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 12, 2012, 07:55:02 PM
You guys!!!!!!!1!!!!!1!! :D


I'm an Eddie Johnson fan tonight!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: SabiNation on October 12, 2012, 11:59:20 PM
Lol at you dorks saying Eddie Johnson is not good
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 13, 2012, 12:03:08 AM
well well well Edward Freaking Johnson.  Man were we wrong, hope he doesn't goat it up on Tuesday.  Still #teamjozy
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pexikan on October 13, 2012, 02:33:30 AM
Eddie = MVP
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 13, 2012, 12:36:55 PM
I hope you Eddie haters feel bad about yourselves.

 :ksu:<-- but america
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on October 14, 2012, 10:45:40 PM
what happened?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 14, 2012, 11:56:44 PM
what happened?

Really?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2012, 11:43:14 AM
Going to be exciting tonight!  :excited:
LSP auditioning for US-Mexico  :excited:
Landon doesn't like LSP's turf, decided not to play, like a FP  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on October 16, 2012, 12:29:49 PM
ARSENAL!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on October 16, 2012, 12:55:05 PM
ARSENAL!

 :dubious:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2012, 12:59:10 PM
what movie is it where there is an Arsenal-Chelsea game and all the fans are leaving the game yelling their favorite team, and there is an autistic fan that yells his team and the other team's fans stab him to death or something? makes me not want to root for arsenal or chelsea
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 16, 2012, 01:11:42 PM
big game tonight, right? just got invited to it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 16, 2012, 01:39:51 PM
Leaving in 30 minutes to tailgate, AMERICA
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2012, 02:07:19 PM
Leaving in 30 minutes to tailgate, AMERICA

GO ABE GO!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on October 16, 2012, 04:35:19 PM
KC fans are going to look so amazing on TV tonight  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 05:17:29 PM
KC America fans are going to look so amazing on TV tonight  :excited:

 :nono:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2012, 05:21:06 PM
KC America fans are going to look so amazing on TV tonight  :excited:

 :nono:

JKJK we're all on the same team tonight.  :cheers:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 05:23:30 PM
KC America fans are going to look so amazing on TV tonight  :excited:

 :nono:

JKJK we're all on the same team tonight.  :cheers:

U. S. A.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 05:24:12 PM
also

U.S. Soccer ?@ussoccer

#USMNT lineup: Howard; Cherundolo, Cameron, Bocanegra (capt.), Parkhurst; Zusi, Williams, Bradley, Johnson; Dempsey, Gomez #USAvGUA
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2012, 05:27:26 PM
Yeah just saw that as well. I like that we're starting two natural fullbacks. (Parkhurst and Cherundolo)

Seems to be just about the strongest lineup we have available with Donovan out. Also, I think Jermaine Jones is suspended, but imo we're going to be better/as good without him. I definitely prefer Bradley and Williams to Jones. Love having Zusi in there to get the attack going in the midfield.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 05:47:43 PM
Yeah just saw that as well. I like that we're starting two natural fullbacks. (Parkhurst and Cherundolo)

Seems to be just about the strongest lineup we have available with Donovan out. Also, I think Jermaine Jones is suspended, but imo we're going to be better/as good without him. I definitely prefer Bradley and Williams to Jones. Love having Zusi in there to get the attack going in the midfield.

Jones is suspended.

Like we will miss him.  :dubious:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 05:49:24 PM
and I will give you this - LSP looks fantastic.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2012, 05:51:23 PM
and I will give you this - LSP looks fantastic.

 :blush:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 06:23:18 PM
Jeebus guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 16, 2012, 06:33:04 PM
2-1

Clint is the man!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 16, 2012, 06:53:51 PM
Oh crap
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 16, 2012, 07:01:36 PM
Danny Williams kind of sucks.

but... USA! USA! USA!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2012, 07:07:16 PM

Klinsmann's celebrations remind me of this:

(http://s3.postimage.org/5ts1yb9pg/crazycricketcaptainscoresowngoal.gif)

Of course, not nearly as awesome.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 16, 2012, 07:12:01 PM
what movie is it where there is an Arsenal-Chelsea game and all the fans are leaving the game yelling their favorite team, and there is an autistic fan that yells his team and the other team's fans stab him to death or something? makes me not want to root for arsenal or chelsea

would like to see this clip
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2012, 10:15:01 PM
I just found it. It's from Eastern Promises. And it was a little more complicated than that but yeah
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 16, 2012, 10:18:45 PM
Other than the eff up 5 minutes in I thought everyone did well. Crowd was hot.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on October 17, 2012, 06:47:24 AM
Arsenal dominates fools
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 17, 2012, 07:54:24 AM
steve dave stop with the dumb Arsenal posts in USA thread
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on October 17, 2012, 07:57:47 AM
zusi played his anus off last night.  makes me wonder how good he would be if he had some more talent around him on SKC.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on October 17, 2012, 08:01:53 AM
steve dave stop with the dumb Arsenal posts in USA thread

don't make us start a third national thread you rough ridin' racist
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 17, 2012, 08:16:32 AM
steve dave stop with the dumb Arsenal posts in USA thread

don't make us start a third national thread you rough ridin' racist

don't be a dumb ass and continue to post about Arsenal in a national team thread.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 17, 2012, 09:13:36 AM
went to the game last night, my word what an atmosphere.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on October 17, 2012, 09:45:25 AM
and I will give you this - LSP looks fantastic.

It's the PEDs.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on October 17, 2012, 10:13:17 AM
usa usa usa usa
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 17, 2012, 10:47:18 AM
and I will give you this - LSP looks fantastic.

It's the PEDs.

:lol: great post
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 23, 2012, 05:06:25 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/1276?cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/1276?cc=5901)

Meh Landon
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on October 23, 2012, 07:12:41 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/1276?cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/1276?cc=5901)

Meh Landon
this kinda annoyed me
Quote
I mention that everyone should be so lucky as to have the opportunity to self-evaluate like that and Donovan chuckles. "They can," he exclaims. "That is the beauty of life."



also anyone know if/when the hex locations will be announced?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on October 23, 2012, 07:52:10 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/1276?cc=5901 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/1276?cc=5901)

Meh Landon
this kinda annoyed me
Quote
I mention that everyone should be so lucky as to have the opportunity to self-evaluate like that and Donovan chuckles. "They can," he exclaims. "That is the beauty of life."



also anyone know if/when the hex locations will be announced?

I love landon but he's kind of a bitch.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on November 14, 2012, 09:13:00 AM
:( Russia 1 - U.S. 0
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 14, 2012, 10:05:53 AM
Russia's been the better side, but we gave them that goal and it was gift-wrapped.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on November 14, 2012, 06:44:22 PM
diskerud + zusi

trophies
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on January 15, 2013, 10:38:07 AM
Today they are announcing the site for the first Home WCQ vs Costa Rica, talk is it will be pud Colorado Rapids stadium.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on January 15, 2013, 11:54:07 AM
yep, denver. i've always called it pudver.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on January 15, 2013, 12:10:25 PM
Today they are announcing the site for the first Home WCQ vs Costa Rica, talk is it will be pud Colorado Rapids stadium.

would take. also would be there.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on January 15, 2013, 12:13:02 PM
No worries, we'll probably get that Mexico game.  :gocho:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 15, 2013, 12:38:46 PM
I would go to the game in pudver
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on January 15, 2013, 02:49:43 PM
No worries, we'll probably get that Mexico game.  :gocho:

probs will get the final H qualifier vs :barf: Jamaica 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on January 15, 2013, 03:22:11 PM
No worries, we'll probably get that Mexico game.  :gocho:

probs will get the final H qualifier vs :barf: Jamaica

Mexico or bust. Jamaica is pretty good though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on January 15, 2013, 11:44:03 PM
Columbus would be so butthurt if KC got the Mexico game.

They have a huge banner hung
**3-0 vs Mexico here**
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on January 15, 2013, 11:56:08 PM
Thought I heard Portland or Seattle were rumored to get Mexico.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on January 16, 2013, 12:23:16 AM
Thought I heard Portland or Seattle were rumored to get Mexico.

lol no. fake grass won't get any WCQ this go
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on January 16, 2013, 12:26:55 PM
Thought I heard Portland or Seattle were rumored to get Mexico.

lol no. fake grass won't get any WCQ this go

Temporary grass

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/27/portland-seattle-usmnt-world-cup-qualifiers/

This must be what I had seen.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on January 16, 2013, 12:57:43 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1300691/u.s.-2014-world-cup-qualifier-against-costa-rica-at-commerce-city?cc=5901

looks like I'll be making a trip up on the 22nd.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 05, 2013, 06:28:40 PM
anyone know if Buffalo Wild Wings, or Keltic Fox have inBEIN sports or what ever crap station is carrying the USMNWCQ tomorrow at 3pm?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on February 05, 2013, 10:00:19 PM
All I know is Johnny Kaw's has it. I watched the Jamaica game there, and it was on beIN Sports..... But that's not helpful.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2013, 01:52:08 PM
All I know is Johnny Kaw's has it. I watched the Jamaica game there, and it was on beIN Sports..... But that's not helpful.

eff Honduras for playing this game at 3 and not 7 or 8
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 06, 2013, 02:34:28 PM
All I know is Johnny Kaw's has it. I watched the Jamaica game there, and it was on beIN Sports..... But that's not helpful.

eff Honduras for playing this game at 3 and not 7 or 8

Time zones are a perfect example of the man trying to hold us back.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on February 06, 2013, 02:52:22 PM
All I know is Johnny Kaw's has it. I watched the Jamaica game there, and it was on beIN Sports..... But that's not helpful.

eff Honduras for playing this game at 3 and not 7 or 8

could have sworn we were in the "non-racist" soccer thread.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2013, 05:06:11 PM
All I know is Johnny Kaw's has it. I watched the Jamaica game there, and it was on beIN Sports..... But that's not helpful.

eff Honduras for playing this game at 3 and not 7 or 8

Time zones are a perfect example of the man trying to hold us back.

Honduras is in the Central time zone.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2013, 05:06:45 PM
All I know is Johnny Kaw's has it. I watched the Jamaica game there, and it was on beIN Sports..... But that's not helpful.

eff Honduras for playing this game at 3 and not 7 or 8

could have sworn we were in the "non-racist" soccer thread.

being pissed that the game is being played at 3 is not even close to being racist.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2013, 05:07:15 PM
 :shakesfist: 2-1 win for Honduras. Piss poor 2nd half by the Yanks
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Gooch on February 06, 2013, 05:13:51 PM
Soccer is so shitty
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 06, 2013, 05:48:41 PM
how important was today's game? basically what i'm asking is to please summarize where we stand in order to make the next world cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on February 06, 2013, 05:52:53 PM
You need to be very concerned.   We looked like crap, with crap players, against crap competition.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on February 06, 2013, 06:22:05 PM
Definitely having buyers remorse on Klinnsman. He sucks. His system sucks. He uses players that even Bradley knew sucked (Klejstan, Jones)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on February 06, 2013, 08:08:24 PM
Our youth system has been having issues for a while now. We may be seeing the results of that.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2013, 07:25:45 AM
our Jamaican brothers the Reggae Boyz tying hated rivals El Tri at the Azteca was good, not allowing Mexico to run away with the Hex
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2013, 07:26:53 AM
Our youth system has been having issues for a while now. We may be seeing the results of that.

the non-existent youth system will be the death of the USMNT.

IMO that is why Jurg got the job. He promised to revamp and develop the youth teams.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on February 07, 2013, 02:13:00 PM
To answer the above question, not that important.

We'd have to really blow it to not qualify for the WC.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2013, 03:48:47 PM
I hope you guys realize that we want Mexico beating everyone else except us to minimize other teams' points. Jamaica isn't a threat, so them drawing each other is okay. Doesn't really matter to us. We don't need to win the group. Just get top 3. I think everyone can agree that Mexico is going to qualify easily. The more points they get in the process, the easier our competition becomes.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2013, 06:55:30 PM
I hope you guys realize that we want Mexico beating everyone else except us to minimize other teams' points. Jamaica isn't a threat, so them drawing each other is okay. Doesn't really matter to us. We don't need to win the group. Just get top 3. I think everyone can agree that Mexico is going to qualify easily. The more points they get in the process, the easier our competition becomes.

no, denied. tailspin. Mexico ain't qualifying.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2013, 08:09:54 PM
I hope you guys realize that we want Mexico beating everyone else except us to minimize other teams' points. Jamaica isn't a threat, so them drawing each other is okay. Doesn't really matter to us. We don't need to win the group. Just get top 3. I think everyone can agree that Mexico is going to qualify easily. The more points they get in the process, the easier our competition becomes.

no, denied. tailspin. Mexico ain't qualifying.

:Lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on February 07, 2013, 10:17:48 PM
I think we'll be okay.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 21, 2013, 11:41:43 AM
Sporting Park to host October 11 qualifier v. Jamaica.

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 21, 2013, 06:45:16 PM
Sporting Park to host October 11 qualifier v. Jamaica.

 :emawkid:

JAMAICA  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 21, 2013, 10:21:33 PM
Huge game vs the Ticos tomorrow. 9pm on ESPN. Hopefully our brothers in CO have the stadium rocking.

C'mon you Yanks!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 22, 2013, 10:23:50 PM
This game in the blizzard looks like a lot of fun from my basement on a big screen in a home with heating!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 22, 2013, 10:27:03 PM
Wow...suspending the game. WOOF
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 22, 2013, 10:27:32 PM
rough ridin' disgrace
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 22, 2013, 10:29:05 PM
For those just tuning in, America is winning 1-0 in the 50th minute.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 22, 2013, 10:29:26 PM
Nvm GAME ON
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 22, 2013, 10:29:55 PM
Looks like a blast. Glad they decided to play on.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 22, 2013, 11:36:24 PM
good win Yanks
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on March 23, 2013, 12:06:50 AM
That was fun and memorable!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 24, 2013, 10:43:37 AM
I'm a little :ohno: about the protest. FIFA, as we all know, is very anti 'merica and a very unpredictable governing body.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 24, 2013, 01:39:05 PM
I'm a little :ohno: about the protest. FIFA, as we all know, is very anti 'merica and a very unpredictable governing body.

yeah I read an article earlier. Can't find it at the moment but I am not feeling great about the protest.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2013, 08:07:31 AM
Grant thinks we are okay!  :dance:

“@GrantWahl: My take: Doubtful Costa Rica protest will get anywhere. Both teams played in same conditions. Referee &amp; match commissioner continued play.”
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 25, 2013, 03:08:28 PM
So we're going to get stomped in Azteca tomorrow
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2013, 03:09:40 PM
So we're going to get stomped in Azteca tomorrow

OR MAYBE NOT  :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on March 25, 2013, 03:18:32 PM
We already won in their pud stadium last year so I'm not worried BECAUSE HISTORY
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 25, 2013, 03:28:56 PM
 :pray:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 25, 2013, 03:40:31 PM
I wanted the american goalie to start building a wall of snow in front of the goal
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 25, 2013, 05:04:44 PM
Mexico was dog crap against Honduras, they are due for a loss. They are the Gonzaga of soccer.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 09:46:56 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI06Jim5CTE&list=UUUhGjGKaR2ms6haFKGgbFfw&index=10
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 26, 2013, 09:56:09 AM
Scott we're gonna win tonight amirite?!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:11:27 AM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 1m
Clint Dempsey confirms that there was NO protest from Costa Rica's captain after the match, a requirement to file a protest to FIFA.

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 10:12:31 AM
Scott we're gonna win tonight amirite?!

I sure hope so KSC!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:37:09 AM
This is pretty neat you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:48:01 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI06Jim5CTE&list=UUUhGjGKaR2ms6haFKGgbFfw&index=10

Charlie Davies  :cry:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 10:49:01 AM
This is pretty neat you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be)

I just want one day to be able to play in front of 50k+ home support and be able to shut out non-Mexican fans out at home games.

Sadly I do not ever see us being able to play in a stadium more than 20k and keeping our advantage when we play El Tri.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on March 26, 2013, 10:50:14 AM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 1m
Clint Dempsey confirms that there was NO protest from Costa Rica's captain after the match, a requirement to file a protest to FIFA.

 :D
and it's official

Brian Straus ?@BrianStraus
5m

FIFA denies Costa Rica protest. SnowClasico result stands: http://d3w.io/X9L3Nr
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:05:48 AM
This is pretty neat you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be)

I just want one day to be able to play in front of 50k+ home support and be able to shut out non-Mexican fans out at home games.

Sadly I do not ever see us being able to play in a stadium more than 20k and keeping our advantage when we play El Tri.

Meh. Depends on where. If it's in Houston or LA or something, Mexicans will have more. But I think we could do that in KC (maybe Arrowhead). Also, Sporting Park is getting expanded. Not sure how much. Doubt it will ever hold even close to 50K. Portland or Seattle for sure (pending the temporary grass). But we won't ever have an Azteca equivalent. USA is too big of a country. We need several stadiums like Columbus, RFK, KC, Seattle and Portland (I guess), and DSGP.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on March 26, 2013, 11:12:30 AM
Huge game vs the Ticos tomorrow. 9pm on ESPN. Hopefully our brothers in CO have the stadium rocking.

C'mon you Yanks!!!

What is a Tico? Sounds kind of racist.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:28:40 AM
Huge game vs the Ticos tomorrow. 9pm on ESPN. Hopefully our brothers in CO have the stadium rocking.

C'mon you Yanks!!!

What is a Tico? Sounds kind of racist.

No denied. This is the NON-Racist US Soccer thread.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 12:06:41 PM
Huge game vs the Ticos tomorrow. 9pm on ESPN. Hopefully our brothers in CO have the stadium rocking.

C'mon you Yanks!!!

What is a Tico? Sounds kind of racist.

That is the Costa Rican nicname such as USA and The Yanks, or Mexico and El Tri
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 12:09:04 PM
This is pretty neat you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be)

I just want one day to be able to play in front of 50k+ home support and be able to shut out non-Mexican fans out at home games.

Sadly I do not ever see us being able to play in a stadium more than 20k and keeping our advantage when we play El Tri.

Meh. Depends on where. If it's in Houston or LA or something, Mexicans will have more. But I think we could do that in KC (maybe Arrowhead). Also, Sporting Park is getting expanded. Not sure how much. Doubt it will ever hold even close to 50K. Portland or Seattle for sure (pending the temporary grass). But we won't ever have an Azteca equivalent. USA is too big of a country. We need several stadiums like Columbus, RFK, KC, Seattle and Portland (I guess), and DSGP.

Seattle has sold out multiple Mexican friendlies, and have had lack luster crowds every USMNT game they have ever gotten.
RFK Crowds aren't that great and have been out drawn by Honderus supporters.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 02:35:37 PM
This is pretty neat you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be)

I just want one day to be able to play in front of 50k+ home support and be able to shut out non-Mexican fans out at home games.

Sadly I do not ever see us being able to play in a stadium more than 20k and keeping our advantage when we play El Tri.

Meh. Depends on where. If it's in Houston or LA or something, Mexicans will have more. But I think we could do that in KC (maybe Arrowhead). Also, Sporting Park is getting expanded. Not sure how much. Doubt it will ever hold even close to 50K. Portland or Seattle for sure (pending the temporary grass). But we won't ever have an Azteca equivalent. USA is too big of a country. We need several stadiums like Columbus, RFK, KC, Seattle and Portland (I guess), and DSGP.

Seattle has sold out multiple Mexican friendlies, and have had lack luster crowds every USMNT game they have ever gotten.
RFK Crowds aren't that great and have been out drawn by Honderus supporters.

Yeah you're right about Seattle. I guess I was talking about the future. Eventually if USMNT gets half as big as Sounders are there, they shouldn't have a problem filling CenturyLink. And I would def put RFK at the bottom of that list.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 02:46:18 PM
This is pretty neat you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZIdZSZlhoc&feature=youtu.be)

I just want one day to be able to play in front of 50k+ home support and be able to shut out non-Mexican fans out at home games.

Sadly I do not ever see us being able to play in a stadium more than 20k and keeping our advantage when we play El Tri.

Meh. Depends on where. If it's in Houston or LA or something, Mexicans will have more. But I think we could do that in KC (maybe Arrowhead). Also, Sporting Park is getting expanded. Not sure how much. Doubt it will ever hold even close to 50K. Portland or Seattle for sure (pending the temporary grass). But we won't ever have an Azteca equivalent. USA is too big of a country. We need several stadiums like Columbus, RFK, KC, Seattle and Portland (I guess), and DSGP.

Seattle has sold out multiple Mexican friendlies, and have had lack luster crowds every USMNT game they have ever gotten.
RFK Crowds aren't that great and have been out drawn by Honderus supporters.

Yeah you're right about Seattle. I guess I was talking about the future. Eventually if USMNT gets half as big as Sounders are there, they shouldn't have a problem filling CenturyLink. And I would def put RFK at the bottom of that list.

imho we should only play WCQs in KC, Denver, and Columbus.

Possibly throw in Salt Lake City.

Throw friendlies and Gold Cup matches at Portland and Seattle and see if they can prove themselves. Don't play a Gold Cup or WCQ in DC again until they have a SSS and vs a country like Canada.

Chicago needs to be banned from hosting Qualifiers or Gold Cup games because the American support is pathetic.

Play friendlies in huge stadiums where ever because in reality those are money grabs. Would it be nice to have 80k in Philly for a game vs Mexico, or Spain, or Germany? Yeah, but those don't matter.


edit: Panama in Seattle is a great test, I doubt Panama would have a large traveling group anywhere, same goes for Gold Cup in Portland vs Belize
 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 02:57:59 PM
I'm wearing my Altidore white kit from '09 at work today, so excited.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 02:58:56 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 02:59:31 PM
I'm wearing my Altidore white kit from '09 at work today, so excited.

Oh man. I'm a big fan of those kits.  :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on March 26, 2013, 03:30:04 PM
I'm wearing my red kit with the navy blue stripe across the front and kissing the badge as I type this
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 03:35:14 PM
I'm wearing my red kit with the navy blue stripe across the front and kissing the badge as I type this

Love that one also. The red was much better than the white or navy.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 04:18:28 PM
The red kits are the best
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 04:25:39 PM
I really love the red sash kit,
Also huge fan of the Waldo kits,
And the Centenial kits.

Big fan of the last few cycles for the USMNT


(Not a fan of the current blue kits)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on March 26, 2013, 04:29:57 PM
I really love the red sash kit,
Also huge fan of the Waldo kits,
And the Centenial kits.

Big fan of the last few cycles for the USMNT


(Not a fan of the current blue kits)

will be rocking the Waldo kit tonight.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 04:43:00 PM
I really love the red sash kit,
Also huge fan of the Waldo kits,
And the Centenial kits.

Big fan of the last few cycles for the USMNT


(Not a fan of the current blue kits)

Not sure how I feel about the centennial kit. That crest is obnoxious.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 04:52:29 PM
I really love the red sash kit,
Also huge fan of the Waldo kits,
And the Centenial kits.

Big fan of the last few cycles for the USMNT


(Not a fan of the current blue kits)

Not sure how I feel about the centennial kit. That crest is obnoxious.

Not a fan of the regular crest. I wish the US would adopt the Don't Tread On Me Nike style crest.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 26, 2013, 07:23:39 PM
Super excited, you guys. We're going to kick their ass!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on March 26, 2013, 09:27:31 PM
Besler and Zusi starting, pretty cool!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 09:30:51 PM
GAMETIME!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 09:38:19 PM
We're going to lose you guys. Mexico is 68-1-5 at Azteca in WCQs.

Also, the Mexican color commentator is a real cocky dickhead, amirite?

Yes, I know.. :opcat:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 26, 2013, 10:19:11 PM
P.O.S. mexico fans trying to burn our eyes out with lasers
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:20:48 PM
Scoreless at half. Very happy so far. We're containing them fairly well.

 :crossfingers:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 10:28:25 PM
We're going to lose you guys. Mexico is 68-1-5 at Azteca in WCQs.

Also, the Mexican color commentator is a real cocky dickhead, amirite?

Yes, I know.. :opcat:

Not :opcat: that guy sucks and this three man booth is ruining the great Ian Darke
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:32:27 PM
I like Twellman. Pretty sure they just had to add a Mexican because the only reason this is on ESPN is because of the Mexican National Team's deal with them.

Darke is a wonderful human being.  :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 10:46:51 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:49:09 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen

Jozy has had trouble getting involved. EJ has scored for USMNT recently at least. Doesn't bother me too much.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 10:54:52 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen

Jozy has had trouble getting involved. EJ has scored for USMNT recently at least. Doesn't bother me too much.

He hasn't been involved because the entire match has been played in our half we could have Ronaldo and Messi upfront and still have a goose egg on the board. Beasley should have been the sub.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 10:57:22 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen

Jozy has had trouble getting involved. EJ has scored for USMNT recently at least. Doesn't bother me too much.

He hasn't been involved because the entire match has been played in our half we could have Ronaldo and Messi upfront and still have a goose egg on the board. Beasley should have been the sub.

And bring on who? Goodson? And push Besler out left?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:00:57 PM
Beasley looks great considering he's not a natural LB, but he does have the hamstring problem.

Just saw this:
Quote
Brek Shea has finally started warming up. Beckerman, Goodson, Morrow and Davis had been for a while. No sign of Kljestan.

So maybe Morrow would be Beasley's replacement...
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 11:01:14 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen

Jozy has had trouble getting involved. EJ has scored for USMNT recently at least. Doesn't bother me too much.

He hasn't been involved because the entire match has been played in our half we could have Ronaldo and Messi upfront and still have a goose egg on the board. Beasley should have been the sub.

And bring on who? Goodson? And push Besler out left?

 :dunno: he looks very tired and fairly injured. I'd also take Besler off because of the card. He's played well though
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 26, 2013, 11:03:25 PM
Guys, I'm watching this grass hockey game.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:03:49 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen

Jozy has had trouble getting involved. EJ has scored for USMNT recently at least. Doesn't bother me too much.

He hasn't been involved because the entire match has been played in our half we could have Ronaldo and Messi upfront and still have a goose egg on the board. Beasley should have been the sub.

And bring on who? Goodson? And push Besler out left?

 :dunno: he looks very tired and fairly injured. I'd also take Besler off because of the card. He's played well though

He does look tired and injured. All I know is this last sub will be very important.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 11:07:24 PM
 :surprised: :horrorsurprise: :sdeek: :dance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 11:10:21 PM
WTF was that motherfucking sub!  rough ridin' Jurgen

Jozy has had trouble getting involved. EJ has scored for USMNT recently at least. Doesn't bother me too much.

He hasn't been involved because the entire match has been played in our half we could have Ronaldo and Messi upfront and still have a goose egg on the board. Beasley should have been the sub.

And bring on who? Goodson? And push Besler out left?

 :dunno: he looks very tired and fairly injured. I'd also take Besler off because of the card. He's played well though

He does look tired and injured. All I know is this last sub will be very important.

Why I didn't like the Altidore sub, it was wasted considering the tenor of this match. If we're going into a shell, why sub a striker?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:11:04 PM
:surprised: :horrorsurprise: :sdeek: :dance:

Are we about to go 0-13-2????

OMAR BRAVOOOOO!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:17:44 PM
We're in Chicharito's head so hard. He has never scored on us. :gocho:

:knockonwood:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2013, 11:25:22 PM
(http://davidkdonovan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/US-Flag.jpg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:27:44 PM
 :D :love: :excited: :grin:

I'm really happy you guys. Besler+Gonzalez was great.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 26, 2013, 11:29:17 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 26, 2013, 11:31:23 PM
very nervous there at the end. also, that stadium looks rough ridin' huge.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 11:31:33 PM
I'll take the point, but I hate playing for a draw, that got scary late.

:D :love: :excited: :grin:

I'm really happy you guys. Besler+Gonzalez was great.

So happy for Besler and Gonzalez, hope to see them again in June.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Winters on March 26, 2013, 11:33:48 PM
 :lynchmob:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:36:01 PM
I'll take the point, but I hate playing for a draw, that got scary late.

:D :love: :excited: :grin:

I'm really happy you guys. Besler+Gonzalez was great.

So happy for Besler and Gonzalez, hope to see them again in June.

I know we were playing for the draw which is why the substitutions made zero sense. One striker and two outside midfielders.  :confused:

No defenders at all? Or even defensive midfielders? Oh well. Do not care anymore. We got what we came for.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 11:39:48 PM
HUGE RESULT

a few thoughts:

Besler and Gonzalez were heroic

So was Zus and Guzan

Should of subbed off Beasley imo.

I hate the parking the bus strategy even though it won me a Champions League with Chelsea, but that was nervey and we had no shots on goal

I want Demps, or any attacking player to be taking shots on goal from 20 or in in games like this, try for something magical.

Golden Point Yanks, we are sitting pretty in qualifying right now!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2013, 11:40:20 PM
I'll take the point, but I hate playing for a draw, that got scary late.

:D :love: :excited: :grin:

I'm really happy you guys. Besler+Gonzalez was great.

So happy for Besler and Gonzalez, hope to see them again in June.

I know we were playing for the draw which is why the substitutions made zero sense. One striker and two outside midfielders.  :confused:

No defenders at all? Or even defensive midfielders? Oh well. Do not care anymore. We got what we came for.

yeah, i figured we'd park it way harder than we ended up doing.  can't complain with that result, that's for damn sure  :party:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2013, 11:44:52 PM
HUGE RESULT

a few thoughts:

Besler and Gonzalez were heroic

So was Zus and Guzan

Should of subbed off Beasley imo.

I hate the parking the bus strategy even though it won me a Champions League with Chelsea, but that was nervey and we had no shots on goal

I want Demps, or any attacking player to be taking shots on goal from 20 or in in games like this, try for something magical.

Golden Point Yanks, we are sitting pretty in qualifying right now!

Spot on, especially about putting shots on from virtually everywhere
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 26, 2013, 11:45:12 PM
We just totally kicked their asses. Could have easily been 3-0 USA if a few more balls had bounced our way. Oh well, guess well take the point even though its like kissing your sister amirite?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:46:07 PM
We just totally kicked their asses. Could have easily been 3-0 USA if a few more balls had bounced our way. Oh well, guess well take the point even though its like kissing your sister amirite?

Today, our sister is Megan Fox. :fatty:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 11:49:36 PM
We just totally kicked their asses. Could have easily been 3-0 USA if a few more balls had bounced our way. Oh well, guess well take the point even though its like kissing your sister amirite?

Today, our sister is Megan Fox. :fatty:

great analogy.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2013, 11:49:49 PM
HUGE RESULT

a few thoughts:

Besler and Gonzalez were heroic

So was Zus and Guzan

Should of subbed off Beasley imo.

I hate the parking the bus strategy even though it won me a Champions League with Chelsea, but that was nervey and we had no shots on goal

I want Demps, or any attacking player to be taking shots on goal from 20 or in in games like this, try for something magical.

Golden Point Yanks, we are sitting pretty in qualifying right now!

Spot on, especially about putting shots on from virtually everywhere

pet peeve of mine for (relatively) lesser skilled teams is not trying to put a few on frame and seeing what happens.  don't have to chuck 'em at @NativeFlash22 rate but let a few rip.  wouldn't exactly have taken us out of our offensive "flow"...
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2013, 11:53:33 PM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2013, 11:54:38 PM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.

in road games vs superior competition it really doesn't matter.

put it on frame maybe have someone crashing in for a rebound tap in or have a wonderstrike and be an American hero.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2013, 11:57:02 PM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.

when you have zero shots on goal on one shot, i'm fine with kei'ing a few of 'em i guess
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2013, 11:59:35 PM
granted, "scoring a goal" was not written on jurgen's notepad for this match and with the defense doing such an admirable job, i'm incredibly happy with the result  :cheers:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2013, 12:00:59 AM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.

when you have zero shots on goal on one shot, i'm fine with kei'ing a few of 'em i guess

we will need to Kei it when we travel to Costa Rica for the rematch with the Ticos
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 27, 2013, 08:56:28 AM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.

in road games vs superior competition it really doesn't matter.

put it on frame maybe have someone crashing in for a rebound tap in or have a wonderstrike and be an American hero.

Woah there. Just because you score a goal in soccer doesn't make you an American hero. You're still a soccer player, bro.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2013, 09:11:29 AM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.

in road games vs superior competition it really doesn't matter.

put it on frame maybe have someone crashing in for a rebound tap in or have a wonderstrike and be an soccer American hero.

Woah there. Just because you score a goal in soccer doesn't make you an American hero. You're still a soccer player, bro.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 27, 2013, 09:53:17 AM
That's the Kei Kamara style of playing. Shooting when you get an inch from anywhere on the field. Had 11 goals last season, but I'm pretty sure he had the worst shot:goal ratio in MLS HISTORY.

in road games vs superior competition it really doesn't matter.

put it on frame maybe have someone crashing in for a rebound tap in or have a wonderstrike and be an soccer American hero.

Woah there. Just because you score a goal in soccer doesn't make you an American hero. You're still a soccer player, bro.

If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 27, 2013, 10:44:44 AM
Landon Donovan was damn near an American hero just for the Algeria goal. Every LSIQ person I know mentions him and David Beckham whenever I get started talking about soccer.

"Oh you follow soccer? How about that Donovan guy!?!?"

I couldn't imagine how popular an American goalscorer would be if it won a World Cup. He'd instantly be plastered all over the country.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 27, 2013, 11:16:01 AM
If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.

Cold war, bro. Also we were hosting the Winter Olympics that year because we could support it, we could not support a world cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 27, 2013, 11:16:21 AM
Landon Donovan was damn near an American hero just for the Algeria goal. Every LSIQ person I know mentions him and David Beckham whenever I get started talking about soccer.

"Oh you follow soccer? How about that Donovan guy!?!?"

I couldn't imagine how popular an American goalscorer would be if it won a World Cup. He'd instantly be plastered all over the country.

Anyone who mentions David Beckham when talking american soccer should be slapped in the face
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2013, 11:18:11 AM
If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.

Cold war, bro. Also we were hosting the Winter Olympics that year because we could support it, we could not support a world cup.

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 27, 2013, 11:23:28 AM
If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.

Cold war, bro. Also we were hosting the Winter Olympics that year because we could support it, we could not support a world cup.

 :rolleyes:

Qatar!!!!!  :jerk:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 27, 2013, 11:24:37 AM
FIFA hates America
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2013, 11:29:59 AM
I never said I don't like Kei/think he's good.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2013, 11:41:07 AM
If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.

Cold war, bro. Also we were hosting the Winter Olympics that year because we could support it, we could not support a world cup.

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on March 27, 2013, 01:09:11 PM
If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.

Cold war, bro. Also we were hosting the Winter Olympics that year because we could support it, we could not support a world cup.

 :rolleyes:
Yeah Scott is really exposing his lowfifabribe IQ
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 27, 2013, 01:51:15 PM
http://deadspin.com/american-soccer-fans-get-pelted-by-beers-at-u-s-a-mexi-461027702 (http://deadspin.com/american-soccer-fans-get-pelted-by-beers-at-u-s-a-mexi-461027702)

Not sure I'd have the balls to attend a game and be surrounded by riot police, let alone talk crap after the game

"CAN'T WIN AT HOME!"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2013, 02:00:42 PM
http://deadspin.com/american-soccer-fans-get-pelted-by-beers-at-u-s-a-mexi-461027702 (http://deadspin.com/american-soccer-fans-get-pelted-by-beers-at-u-s-a-mexi-461027702)

Not sure I'd have the balls to attend a game and be surrounded by riot police, let alone talk crap after the game

"CAN'T WIN AT HOME!"

I am going to to go next qualifying cycle. Will bump this post in 4ish years if I make it out alive.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on March 27, 2013, 02:31:21 PM
If we won the World Cup the star of that team would absolutely be an American hero. When we won the hockey gold medal in '80 hockey was a regional niche sport in this country, pretty similar to what lacrosse is now. The WHA/NHL merger happened less than a year before the Miracle on Ice. Now 33 years later Mike Eruzione is selling his stick and jersey for over a million dollars. The desire for Americans to be the best at everything is strong. Jingoism drives a lot of people in this country. Soccer is the final sports barrier, add to that the potential to beat Euro's and/or Latins, fly over country will eat that story line up.

Cold war, bro. Also we were hosting the Winter Olympics that year because we could support it, we could not support a world cup.

 :rolleyes:
Yeah Scott is really exposing his lowfifabribe IQ


I wonder which bribe costs more, a World Cup or a Winter Olympics?  Sorry I have LCGBIQ (Low Corrupt Governing Body IQ)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on March 27, 2013, 06:43:29 PM
So Brazil's is having to close one of the main stadiums in Rio which was set to host track and field at the Olympics in 2016.  Why this matters imo for soccer is that they are already facing setbacks and funding issues for the reno on the Maracana stadium set to host a lot of the World Cup. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21949831

CN: Brazil is a massive cluster eff for construction, hilarity could ensue for soccer and the Olympics. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 27, 2013, 07:53:20 PM
So Brazil's is having to close one of the main stadiums in Rio which was set to host track and field at the Olympics in 2016.  Why this matters imo for soccer is that they are already facing setbacks and funding issues for the reno on the Maracana stadium set to host a lot of the World Cup. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21949831

CN: Brazil is a massive cluster eff for construction, hilarity could ensue for soccer and the Olympics.

Wtf does dancing have to do with the World Cup?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2013, 07:59:15 PM
So Brazil's is having to close one of the main stadiums in Rio which was set to host track and field at the Olympics in 2016.  Why this matters imo for soccer is that they are already facing setbacks and funding issues for the reno on the Maracana stadium set to host a lot of the World Cup. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21949831

CN: Brazil is a massive cluster eff for construction, hilarity could ensue for soccer and the Olympics.

Wtf does dancing have to do with the World Cup?

HUR HUR HUR
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 27, 2013, 11:08:32 PM
Hey KKK

(http://vjarmy.com/junkbin/gtfo.gif)

Seriously, stop shitting all over this thread. We get it you don't like soccer. Bye.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on April 08, 2013, 08:00:10 AM
Kansas City is going to get some new fancy National Team Player and Coach training and development center in conjunction with Sporting Park and Sporting Club.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on April 08, 2013, 10:17:29 AM
Kansas City is going to get some new fancy National Team Player and Coach training and development center in conjunction with Sporting Park and Sporting Club.

This is pretty awesome. Its what needs to happen.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on April 08, 2013, 12:15:35 PM
KANSAS CITY: SOCCERTOWN USA
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on April 08, 2013, 01:47:57 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 2h
John Anthony Brooks to choose between USA and Germany "in the coming weeks": http://bit.ly/10LC4PI

Brooks is a very young German American son of an African American soldier similar to Jermaine Jones, Fabian Johnson, Timmy Chandler, and Terrence Boyd. Sounds like he has tons of potential. He's apparently been having a breakout season for Hertha in Bundelsiga 2. He has played for youth squads from both Germany and the US. Most recently Germany, but he has 3 more caps for USA than Germany.

Thoughts on Klinsi injecting all this German blood into USMNT? Should we stop it even though the talent is there? There has been lots of rumors going around about how the Germans are completely segregated from the "real Americans" at USMNT camps. Some think they even are less motivated to play for USA than those who were born here.

I just want to point out that I was thrilled with the squad we fielded against Mexico that all 14 players play or have played in MLS. Nothing against the German Americans.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on April 08, 2013, 02:21:48 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 2h
John Anthony Brooks to choose between USA and Germany "in the coming weeks": http://bit.ly/10LC4PI

Brooks is a very young German American son of an African American soldier similar to Jermaine Jones, Fabian Johnson, Timmy Chandler, and Terrence Boyd. Sounds like he has tons of potential. He's apparently been having a breakout season for Hertha in Bundelsiga 2. He has played for youth squads from both Germany and the US. Most recently Germany, but he has 3 more caps for USA than Germany.

Thoughts on Klinsi injecting all this German blood into USMNT? Should we stop it even though the talent is there? There has been lots of rumors going around about how the Germans are completely segregated from the "real Americans" at USMNT camps. Some think they even are less motivated to play for USA than those who were born here.

I just want to point out that I was thrilled with the squad we fielded against Mexico that all 14 players play or have played in MLS. Nothing against the German Americans.

this is so stupid. take the best players. end subject. there is no reason we shouldn't change our culture regarding soccer. this is the same mentality that has been killing us in the transition currently underway. i saw a quote the other day from a "real american" (anonymous) about how we shouldn't try and play "the beautiful game." that we should approach it like we always have. with grit and determination. how has the worked for us thus far? it's that type of stubbornness that is preventing us from growth. more than that, it's a defeatist attitude.

it should also be noted that this is the non-racist us soccer thread. stop holding on to the cold war, bro.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on April 08, 2013, 02:26:37 PM
Getting Germans isn't going to help us play "beautiful game" like you want. Honestly, few teams other than Brazil can really play it that style.

You don't think the fact that some USMNT players can't even speak English isn't even a little dumb?

Btw, I'll take that as a yes, you want Brooks.  :thumbsup:

(I do too.)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on April 08, 2013, 02:31:53 PM
Take the best talent available. End of story.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on April 08, 2013, 02:35:42 PM
Getting Germans isn't going to help us play "beautiful game" like you want. Honestly, few teams other than Brazil can really play it that style.

You don't think the fact that some USMNT players can't even speak English isn't even a little dumb?

Btw, I'll take that as a yes, you want Brooks.  :thumbsup:

(I do too.)

"the beautiful game" isn't a singular style. it is a performance of sound strategy throughout all 11 players on the pitch. it doesn't matter whether its a strong counter offense, a controlling midfield, or a defensive stronghold. that is why soccer is called "the beautiful game". Brazil plays incredibly, but so does Germany. So does the Netherlands. So does Argentina. Having players that understand the value of strategic play not only benefits us, but makes us contenders. Why do you think Clint Dempsey is so effective? It most certainly isn't because he plays an "american style".

As far as speaking English: WHO CARES. The language is soccer. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on April 08, 2013, 02:39:21 PM
Just because a team is good doesn't mean they play "the beautiful game," dumbass.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 08, 2013, 02:43:09 PM
Getting Germans isn't going to help us play "beautiful game" like you want. Honestly, few teams other than Brazil can really play it that style.

You don't think the fact that some USMNT players can't even speak English isn't even a little dumb?

Btw, I'll take that as a yes, you want Brooks.  :thumbsup:

(I do too.)

I don't think that's dumb, its a pretty accurate representation of our nation.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on April 08, 2013, 02:44:31 PM
Getting Germans isn't going to help us play "beautiful game" like you want. Honestly, few teams other than Brazil can really play it that style.

You don't think the fact that some USMNT players can't even speak English isn't even a little dumb?

Btw, I'll take that as a yes, you want Brooks.  :thumbsup:

(I do too.)

I don't think that's dumb, its a pretty accurate representation of our nation.

Fair enough. I don't know many people who only speak German, but I see your point. Spanish maybe.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on April 08, 2013, 02:48:38 PM
Just because a team is good doesn't mean they play "the beautiful game," dumbass.

so you are telling me that every other country besides Brazil to ever play the game and win a world cup (which is pretty much every world cup) isn't playing "the beautiful game". gtfo of here with that nonsense. the netherlands play a form of soccer more complex than Brazil ever will. the italians play a defense that is all that and more in comparison to Brazil. Narrowing it to one style is idiotic. The current Spain squad, arguably the most dominant national side of all-time, has been playing better and more interesting soccer than the Brazilian side for the past decade.

You are the same type of people that think baseball was better before Jackie Robinson. I don't know why I'm even arguing this with you. Obviously you have no idea what the eff you're talking about when it comes to soccer.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on April 09, 2013, 12:18:14 PM
I stopped giving a crap about using players from dual citizenship families when Eduardo(Brazilian) played for Croatia. He didn't even have a Croatian parent, unlike our German-Americans.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2013, 02:43:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vmtEX6l9FqY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vmtEX6l9FqY)

Michael Bradley Italian Volkswagen commercial.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on April 10, 2013, 02:47:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vmtEX6l9FqY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vmtEX6l9FqY)

Michael Bradley Italian Volkswagen commercial.

Michael is a boss
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on April 22, 2013, 12:13:52 PM
Figured this belonged here. Sepp Blatter getting the twitterhack treatment today

(http://i37.tinypic.com/1pv0ns.jpg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on April 22, 2013, 12:33:44 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on May 01, 2013, 12:21:58 PM
Thought I'd post this here since we have nothing until June and the other soccer threads have stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFaStk7_1rQ

STUD REF  :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 01, 2013, 12:24:28 PM
Thought I'd post this here since we have nothing until June and the other soccer threads have stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFaStk7_1rQ

STUD REF  :horrorsurprise:

what prompted this attack?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on May 01, 2013, 12:32:39 PM
Thought I'd post this here since we have nothing until June and the other soccer threads have stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFaStk7_1rQ

STUD REF  :horrorsurprise:

what prompted this attack?
Kid said, "those who can't play, referee. and those who can't referee, referee soccer." and the guy rightfully flipped his crap.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 01, 2013, 01:17:34 PM
Thought I'd post this here since we have nothing until June and the other soccer threads have stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FFaStk7_1rQ

STUD REF  :horrorsurprise:

what prompted this attack?

the linesman was a chechen. maybe those people are assholes for a living?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2013, 04:43:47 PM
Quote
Matthew Doyle ?@MLS_Analyst 57s
Jozy Altidore: AZ aren't going to let me go to May US national team camp #MLS http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/07/jozy-altidore-az-arent-going-let-me-go-may-us-national-team-camp …

I want Jozy to start playing well with USMNT so hard, you guys. :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 07, 2013, 04:45:31 PM
Quote
Matthew Doyle ?@MLS_Analyst 57s
Jozy Altidore: AZ aren't going to let me go to May US national team camp #MLS http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/07/jozy-altidore-az-arent-going-let-me-go-may-us-national-team-camp …

I want Jozy to start playing well with USMNT so hard, you guys. :frown:

Ya would be nice, don't know why he never really has been good for the US
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2013, 04:49:27 PM
Quote
Matthew Doyle ?@MLS_Analyst 57s
Jozy Altidore: AZ aren't going to let me go to May US national team camp #MLS http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/05/07/jozy-altidore-az-arent-going-let-me-go-may-us-national-team-camp …

I want Jozy to start playing well with USMNT so hard, you guys. :frown:

Ya would be nice, don't know why he never really has been good for the US

Well, he did lead the team in scoring (9 I think) in WCQs for South Africa. I think that was just the Hex but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2013, 04:50:17 PM
Quote
Ron Waxman ?@RonWaxman 4m
New England Revolution acquire Juan Agudelo @jagudelo11 from ChivasUSA. #NERevs #MLS

From one crap team to another. Wonder when he see him and red, white, and blue next. Very young and very talented.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2013, 07:10:06 PM
Quote
U.S. Under-20 national team head coach Tab Ramos told ESPN recently that [John Anthony] Brooks is leaning toward playing for the United States, and that he could play with the team at the Toulon Tournament later this month, an event that will serve as the U.S. team’s final tune-up match before the World Cup.

More German talent (as previously mentioned in this thread).
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 07, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
As Grant Wahl said on twitter today that the beauty of the Gold Cup is we can use it to cup tie some of these Mexican and German dual citizens to us.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2013, 07:40:16 PM
As Grant Wahl said on twitter today that the beauty of the Gold Cup is we can use it to cap tie some of these Mexican and German dual citizens to us.

fyp

I kinda came to the understanding that Jurgen was saying it was going to be basically all-MLS. :dunno:

Would also be nice if we could tie down guys like Brooks and Joe Corona (has he been tied?).

EDIT: Just looked. Corona is cap-tied.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 07, 2013, 07:58:16 PM
As Grant Wahl said on twitter today that the beauty of the Gold Cup is we can use it to cap tie some of these Mexican and German dual citizens to us.

fyp

I kinda came to the understanding that Jurgen was saying it was going to be basically all-MLS. :dunno:

Would also be nice if we could tie down guys like Brooks and Joe Corona (has he been tied?).

EDIT: Just looked. Corona is cap-tied.
Sorry Cap tie not Cup

nope, on the all MLS. Stu Holden has already been announced as a player coming on for the GC. It will be a B squad while the A squad keeps training and getting ready for qualifiers but I see him using bridge guys and contenders for the WC along with young dual citizens to join the 24 for that tournement.

Also from here on out the two winners of the Gold Cups leading up to Federation Cup play a one game playoff for the spot starting next (2017 FC) so for example if we win the 13 Gold Cup and the 15 Gold Cup we get an automatic in, but if we win this year Mexico wins 15 we have a one game playoff in 2016.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2013, 08:00:35 PM
As Grant Wahl said on twitter today that the beauty of the Gold Cup is we can use it to cap tie some of these Mexican and German dual citizens to us.

fyp

I kinda came to the understanding that Jurgen was saying it was going to be basically all-MLS. :dunno:

Would also be nice if we could tie down guys like Brooks and Joe Corona (has he been tied?).

EDIT: Just looked. Corona is cap-tied.
Sorry Cap tie not Cup

nope, on the all MLS. Stu Holden has already been announced as a player coming on for the GC. It will be a B squad while the A squad keeps training and getting ready for qualifiers but I see him using bridge guys and contenders for the WC along with young dual citizens to join the 24 for that tournement.

Also from here on out the two winners of the Gold Cups leading up to Federation Cup play a one game playoff for the spot starting next (2017 FC) so for example if we win the 13 Gold Cup and the 15 Gold Cup we get an automatic in, but if we win this year Mexico wins 15 we have a one game playoff in 2016.

This is what I was basing that off.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/04/24/jurgen-klinsmann-expect-mls-heavy-us-roster-gold-cup-few-europemexico-based- (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/04/24/jurgen-klinsmann-expect-mls-heavy-us-roster-gold-cup-few-europemexico-based-)

But yes, I've also heard about Holden. Love him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 07, 2013, 08:04:51 PM
As Grant Wahl said on twitter today that the beauty of the Gold Cup is we can use it to cap tie some of these Mexican and German dual citizens to us.

fyp

I kinda came to the understanding that Jurgen was saying it was going to be basically all-MLS. :dunno:

Would also be nice if we could tie down guys like Brooks and Joe Corona (has he been tied?).

EDIT: Just looked. Corona is cap-tied.
Sorry Cap tie not Cup

nope, on the all MLS. Stu Holden has already been announced as a player coming on for the GC. It will be a B squad while the A squad keeps training and getting ready for qualifiers but I see him using bridge guys and contenders for the WC along with young dual citizens to join the 24 for that tournement.

Also from here on out the two winners of the Gold Cups leading up to Federation Cup play a one game playoff for the spot starting next (2017 FC) so for example if we win the 13 Gold Cup and the 15 Gold Cup we get an automatic in, but if we win this year Mexico wins 15 we have a one game playoff in 2016.

This is what I was basing that off.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/04/24/jurgen-klinsmann-expect-mls-heavy-us-roster-gold-cup-few-europemexico-based- (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/04/24/jurgen-klinsmann-expect-mls-heavy-us-roster-gold-cup-few-europemexico-based-)

But yes, I've also heard about Holden. Love him.

I think we will see any guys who we need to tie down and are willing called in.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 16, 2013, 01:47:00 PM
Roster for next round of WCQs:

Quote
GOALKEEPERS (6) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (8) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg)

MIDFIELDERS (10) : Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Stoke City), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)

Besler and Zusi both with call-ups. Also Stu Holden, SIX goalkeepers, and it's interesting that Beasley is listed as a defender. Jurgen must want to keep him at left back.

Oh, and Jozy. He's pretty good.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on May 16, 2013, 02:33:48 PM
Roster for next round of WCQs:

Quote
GOALKEEPERS (6) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (8) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg)

MIDFIELDERS (10) : Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Stoke City), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)

Besler and Zusi both with call-ups. Also Stu Holden, SIX goalkeepers, and it's interesting that Beasley is listed as a defender. Jurgen must want to keep him at left back.

Oh, and Jozy. He's pretty good.

Really hope the beasley play at defender is an 'Energy' type coaching move with hopes that someone competent at left back comes in and takes it away from him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2013, 02:36:09 PM
june 18 versus honduras?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 16, 2013, 02:38:49 PM
Okay with this roster. The MLS keepers are being rotated in and out through this as the 3rd keeper.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 16, 2013, 02:40:24 PM
May 29 - Friendly v. Belgium (Cleveland)
June 2 - Friendly v. Germany (DC)
June 7 - WCQ @ Jamaica (Jamaica)
June 11 - WCQ v. Panama (Seattle)
June 18 - WCQ v. Honduras (Salt Lake City)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 16, 2013, 02:40:49 PM
Okay with this roster. The MLS keepers are being rotated in and out through this as the 3rd keeper.

Didn't realize that. That's a good idea.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 16, 2013, 02:48:33 PM
Roster for next round of WCQs:

Quote
GOALKEEPERS (6) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (8) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg)

MIDFIELDERS (10) : Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Stoke City), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)

Besler and Zusi both with call-ups. Also Stu Holden, SIX goalkeepers, and it's interesting that Beasley is listed as a defender. Jurgen must want to keep him at left back.

Oh, and Jozy. He's pretty good.

Really hope the beasley play at defender is an 'Energy' type coaching move with hopes that someone competent at left back comes in and takes it away from him.

Asava, are you a fan of Fabian Johnson at left back?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2013, 03:16:03 PM
May 29 - Friendly v. Belgium (Cleveland)
June 2 - Friendly v. Germany (DC)
June 7 - WCQ @ Jamaica (Jamaica)
June 11 - WCQ v. Panama (Seattle)
June 18 - WCQ v. Honduras (Salt Lake City)

HOLY eff THIS crap'S COMING UP SOON
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 16, 2013, 03:22:21 PM
why six goalkeepers?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on May 16, 2013, 03:35:16 PM
because how are you going to score on six goalkeepers?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on May 16, 2013, 03:35:51 PM
Roster for next round of WCQs:

Quote
GOALKEEPERS (6) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (8) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg)

MIDFIELDERS (10) : Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Stoke City), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)

Besler and Zusi both with call-ups. Also Stu Holden, SIX goalkeepers, and it's interesting that Beasley is listed as a defender. Jurgen must want to keep him at left back.

Oh, and Jozy. He's pretty good.

Really hope the beasley play at defender is an 'Energy' type coaching move with hopes that someone competent at left back comes in and takes it away from him.

Asava, are you a fan of Fabian Johnson at left back?

I definitely like him on the outside because I think he has some play making ability w/ his speed and strength with both feet. IIRC he's better on the right, but is capable on the left. Jurgen's scheme is definitely more fitted to his use there, and I think he absolutely is a better option than Beasley given Fabian's defensive play. Needless to say, I hope he finds his way into the starting line-up.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 16, 2013, 04:06:09 PM
why six goalkeepers?

As I said just a few posts ago they are rotating in and out of camp the MLS keepers as the 3rd keeper
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 16, 2013, 06:05:22 PM
because how are you going to score on six goalkeepers?

 :surprised:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 16, 2013, 06:07:19 PM
Roster for next round of WCQs:

Quote
GOALKEEPERS (6) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (8) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg)

MIDFIELDERS (10) : Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Stoke City), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)

Besler and Zusi both with call-ups. Also Stu Holden, SIX goalkeepers, and it's interesting that Beasley is listed as a defender. Jurgen must want to keep him at left back.

Oh, and Jozy. He's pretty good.

Really hope the beasley play at defender is an 'Energy' type coaching move with hopes that someone competent at left back comes in and takes it away from him.

Asava, are you a fan of Fabian Johnson at left back?

I definitely like him on the outside because I think he has some play making ability w/ his speed and strength with both feet. IIRC he's better on the right, but is capable on the left. Jurgen's scheme is definitely more fitted to his use there, and I think he absolutely is a better option than Beasley given Fabian's defensive play. Needless to say, I hope he finds his way into the starting line-up.

So you are okay with him being our left back for the future rather than a more natural LB who is actually left-footed and such? I am too. Just wanted your opinion.

Personally, I'd like to see Seth Sinovic (or someone like him) keep developing and work his way into the team. He's a true LB.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 16, 2013, 06:14:30 PM
Roster for next round of WCQs:

Quote
GOALKEEPERS (6) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

DEFENDERS (8) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg)

MIDFIELDERS (10) : Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor), Stuart Holden (Bolton), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Brek Shea (Stoke City), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)

Besler and Zusi both with call-ups. Also Stu Holden, SIX goalkeepers, and it's interesting that Beasley is listed as a defender. Jurgen must want to keep him at left back.

Oh, and Jozy. He's pretty good.

Really hope the beasley play at defender is an 'Energy' type coaching move with hopes that someone competent at left back comes in and takes it away from him.

Asava, are you a fan of Fabian Johnson at left back?

I definitely like him on the outside because I think he has some play making ability w/ his speed and strength with both feet. IIRC he's better on the right, but is capable on the left. Jurgen's scheme is definitely more fitted to his use there, and I think he absolutely is a better option than Beasley given Fabian's defensive play. Needless to say, I hope he finds his way into the starting line-up.

So you are okay with him being our left back for the future rather than a more natural LB who is actually left-footed and such? I am too. Just wanted your opinion.

Personally, I'd like to see Seth Sinovic (or someone like him) keep developing and work his way into the team. He's a true LB.

I agree with you s_c
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 06:30:26 PM
Should be a fun friendly tonight in Cleveland! Will give a great look at this US Squad. Amazing lineup going for Belgium

US starting XI: Howard, Gonzalez, Beasley, Dempsey, Jones, Kjestan, Altidore, Zusi, Cameron, Goodson, Davis

Belgium starting XI: Mignolet, Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Kompany, Vertonghen, Fellaini, Mirallas, Defour, Lukaku, De Bruyne. Dembele
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 06:32:20 PM
coverage at the top of the hour
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 07:20:37 PM
JFC easily could of prevented that goal Gonzalez and Cameron are crap
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 3maw on May 29, 2013, 07:34:39 PM
JFC easily could of prevented that goal Gonzalez and Cameron are crap

we gave it to em.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 3maw on May 29, 2013, 07:36:01 PM
 :dance: too easy of a cross.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 07:42:24 PM
Cameron is still crap
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 29, 2013, 08:28:28 PM
omar :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 08:37:42 PM
JFC easily could of prevented that goal Gonzalez and Cameron are crap

(2 of 3 goals this post applies to)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 08:42:13 PM
getting taken to the woodshed today. Look real bad tonight
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 29, 2013, 08:44:18 PM
that line is just getting shredded
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on May 29, 2013, 08:45:04 PM
on a lighter note, I enjoy this Belgian lineup
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 09:21:27 PM
on a lighter note, I enjoy this Belgian lineup

Yup, they could make some noise in the WC of they survive UEFA qualifying.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on May 29, 2013, 09:42:25 PM
came for the scottwildcat meltdown, kind of underwhelmed tbh
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2013, 09:47:47 PM
came for the scottwildcat meltdown, kind of underwhelmed tbh

The entire D is crap and outside of Demps we don't have a goal scoring threat. LD10 is a FP TC.


Sorry I didn't live up to the hype
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 3maw on May 29, 2013, 10:24:09 PM
god i'm going to get so much crap from the belgians at work tomorrow
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2013, 09:30:31 AM
Didn't see any of the game, didn't even see a lineup. But I will say that Belgium is very very good. They're in the middle of a golden generation.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 30, 2013, 09:53:39 AM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on May 30, 2013, 10:08:12 AM
what was weird about this game: i actually liked eddie johnson at left mid.

what was not weird about this game: the defense was awful. our centerbacks are complete liabilities. two awful decisions that lead to belgium goals, but i do have hope that the more caps they get together the better they will play. really, if we had our first team out there and bradley was playing center mid, another goal probably wouldn't have happened. the game could have easily been 2-1 USA, but it wasn't because of stupid mistakes.


also terrance boyd was horrible.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2013, 12:09:38 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on May 30, 2013, 12:25:13 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)

Gonzalez blew dick last night.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on May 30, 2013, 12:30:47 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)

Was talking about the Boca, Dolo paradox with a friend of mine. Klinnsman did very similar things at Germany, pushing older players out in favor of youth. I think i'm fine with it if Besler and Gonzo are the answers, but it is pretty obvious that Goodson is nowhere near the level of either veterans. I think it will be painful, but it is a necessary process to develop the youth and the potential they have. Despite things going "sour" with Germany, you can see the effect that Klinnsman had on the squad. They are young, extremely talented, and are playing at a ridiculous level. Part of me still wishes Boca would come back to form and that Klinnsman would give him a chance, because i think he is an obvious top 3 choice for us, but I also understand that it may not be part of the vision Klinnsman wants to develop. He is completely reforming our idea of defense and it's function. It probably is better to start from scratch then deal with teaching an old dog new tricks.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2013, 12:32:04 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)

Gonzalez blew dick last night.

I don't care. You can't honestly think he's not good.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on May 30, 2013, 12:33:20 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)

Gonzalez blew dick last night.

He made two major mistakes that resulted in goals, but Goodson didn't offer him any help. He let the runner go free on the bad touch he had, and didn't cover the goal when Howard came off his line. With Gonzalez it is expected that we will have to go through major growing pains, but he still has an enormous amount of potential.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2013, 12:34:42 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)

Was talking about the Boca, Dolo paradox with a friend of mine. Klinnsman did very similar things at Germany, pushing older players out in favor of youth. I think i'm fine with it if Besler and Gonzo are the answers, but it is pretty obvious that Goodson is nowhere near the level of either veterans. I think it will be painful, but it is a necessary process to develop the youth and the potential they have. Despite things going "sour" with Germany, you can see the effect that Klinnsman had on the squad. They are young, extremely talented, and are playing at a ridiculous level. Part of me still wishes Boca would come back to form and that Klinnsman would give him a chance, because i think he is an obvious top 3 choice for us, but I also understand that it may not be part of the vision Klinnsman wants to develop. He is completely reforming our idea of defense and it's function. It probably is better to start from scratch then deal with teaching an old dog new tricks.

Agreed. Although, if he did bring back Bocanegra, I doubt he would be in form to play in the actual World Cup. Only WCQs probably. Right now, it's about building the chemistry.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2013, 12:35:18 PM
Besler started against Mexico, 0 goals conceded.

Besler doesn't start against Belgium, 4 goals conceded.

Coincidence? Belgium are pretty good though. World Cup dark horse if they don't eff up qualifying.

Geoff Cameron is no right back. There's really no place for him in the starting 11. Back line should be F. Johnson - Besler - Gonzo - Chandler.

I'm still iffy on the fullbacks what with Fabian Johnson possibly moving up to left mid and Chandler being a rough ridin' bitch that never plays with USMNT. I do know that I do not want Damarcus Beasley as a World Cup option at left back. He was fine against Mexico, but he is NOT a left back at all. He's a fast, left-footed soccer player who is attacking-minded and has sub-par defensive skills.

Gonzo did make stupid mistakes, but he is still getting experience at the international level. I think he should be a starting CB going forward for the coming years. He'll learn and get better. He has the talent and the body. Besler playing along-side him will help bail him out when he fucks up. (He's like the Aurelien Collin of USMNT).

What are your guys' thoughts on Bocanegra and Cherundolo? They both seem to be declining slightly (more Boca than Dolo), but they have so much experience and leadership, something that has been lacking on the backline (other than Beasley, who is not a defender in the first place so it doesn't count)

Gonzalez blew dick last night.

He made two major mistakes that resulted in goals, but Goodson didn't offer him any help. He let the runner go free on the bad touch he had, and didn't cover the goal when Howard came off his line. With Gonzalez it is expected that we will have to go through major growing pains, but he still has an enormous amount of potential.

Yup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on May 30, 2013, 03:57:17 PM
god i'm going to get so much crap from the belgians at work tomorrow

 :lynchmob:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 01:38:32 PM
Zusi and Besler in the starting XI for this Centenial Celebration match v Germany. Probably going to get stomped but DC has a pretty decent showing and it will hopefully be another good gauge and get us ready for the qualifiers coming up her quick.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 02:03:29 PM
Sexy Jozy volley goal from a Zusi cross and a horrid German own goal has the Yanks up 2-nil
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 02:26:40 PM
HT 2-0 Yanks. Very pleased you guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 02:52:55 PM
Nazis pull one back
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 02, 2013, 03:00:05 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 03:02:57 PM
2 goals from Demps. We are up 4-1!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 03:19:49 PM
Wow...4-3 now. Meltdown is brewing. Gonzalez asleep on both goals.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 02, 2013, 03:32:16 PM
Dempsey to Boyd (for not time-wasting at the end): "You're a rough ridin' moron."

4-3 final to usa
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 03:51:09 PM
@Italy, @Mexico, and Germany at home. 3 friendlies that meant nothing but felt huge, over the last year+
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 02, 2013, 04:08:39 PM
@Italy, @Mexico, and Germany at home. 3 friendlies that meant nothing but felt huge, over the last year+

Winning in Slovenia was pretty big too IMO. (Pretty sure it was our first win in Europe in basically forever)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2013, 09:50:24 PM
@Italy, @Mexico, and Germany at home. 3 friendlies that meant nothing but felt huge, over the last year+

Winning in Slovenia was pretty big too IMO. (Pretty sure it was our first win in Europe in basically forever)

yes this too!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 03, 2013, 12:11:12 AM
The last time USMNT and the Batcats had the exact same scoreline on the very same day was way back in shut up, stupid stat guy.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 03, 2013, 09:25:21 AM
The last time USMNT and the Batcats had the exact same scoreline on the very same day was way back in shut up, stupid stat guy.

was hoping that somehow you would have the actual stat for this.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 03, 2013, 09:25:46 AM
BUT WHAT A WIN! and LOL at German Goalie. LOLOLOLOLOLOL.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on June 03, 2013, 09:54:20 AM
Dempsey to Boyd (for not time-wasting at the end): "You're a rough ridin' moron."


oh my, is there a link for this
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2013, 10:22:34 AM
Dempsey to Boyd (for not time-wasting at the end): "You're a rough ridin' moron."


oh my, is there a link for this

Did not actually say that. He just gave him the stink eye and whatnot..
Title: CONCACAF WCQ Related
Post by: scottwildcat on June 04, 2013, 09:39:49 PM
Jamaica v Mexico, tied nil-nil at HT in Kingston.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 04, 2013, 09:47:34 PM
De Nigris scored for MEX. A rare opportunity when I enjoy a Mexico goal. It's like the 55th min.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 04, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Canadian butthurt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6yFf77676Ec#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6yFf77676Ec#!)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 04, 2013, 09:58:54 PM
"way too American"

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on June 04, 2013, 10:12:04 PM
when is our next important game?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 04, 2013, 10:24:34 PM
Canadian butthurt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6yFf77676Ec#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6yFf77676Ec#!)

OMG I SAW THAT. IT MADE ME SO RACIST AGAINST CANADIANS.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 04, 2013, 10:28:30 PM
when is our next important game?

@ Jamaica, this Friday, 8:30 pm I believe.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on June 04, 2013, 11:05:14 PM
Canadian butthurt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6yFf77676Ec#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6yFf77676Ec#!)

OMG I SAW THAT. IT MADE ME SO RACIST AGAINST CANADIANS.
I am no longer friends with my Canadian friend after seeing that.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2013, 07:24:11 AM
lol at the Canadians
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 3maw on June 06, 2013, 06:40:41 PM
i think that's their way of cursing.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 06, 2013, 06:54:34 PM
i think that's their way of cursing.

bahaha
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 06, 2013, 10:58:05 PM
when is our next important game?

@ Jamaica, this Friday, 8:30 pm I believe.

Is this a qualifying game? ESPN soccer blows dick.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2013, 11:08:16 PM
when is our next important game?

@ Jamaica, this Friday, 8:30 pm I believe.

Is this a qualifying game? ESPN soccer blows dick.

Yes it is. It will only be on beIN Sport. Only home qualifiers are on ESPN (With the exception of Mexico who also has a deal with ESPN)

Next game after that is Panama at home. June 11 at 8:30. Will be on ESPN.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 07:24:14 AM
yup I will be watching a stream online.


excited for tonight gotta get 7 points in the next 3 qualifiers.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 07, 2013, 08:23:53 AM
yup I will be watching a stream online.


excited for tonight gotta get 7 points in the next 3 qualifiers.

skype me bro
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 01:45:01 PM
yup I will be watching a stream online.


excited for tonight gotta get 7 points in the next 3 qualifiers.

skype me bro

you got it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 08:19:56 PM
Matt and Zus starting.

          Howard
 Evans Gonzalez Besler Beasley
      Jones Bradley
 Zusi Dempsey (c) F. Johnson
         Altidore

C'mon Yanks!

and due to my hatred for Jamaica and well...what happened last time we played I will not post if we lose. I don't wanna be an idiot again.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 09:07:40 PM
Jozy!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 07, 2013, 09:08:12 PM
zusi to altidore!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 10:17:29 PM
Zusi and Matty have had a good game. Gotta hold on for 10 more minutes and get the 3 pts
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 10:23:20 PM
Jfc.....and he was offsides too. Smfh
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 10:26:19 PM
EVANS!!!!!!!!!


2-1 USA
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 07, 2013, 10:30:43 PM
great goal from Evans.

but doesn't change that our defense is terrible.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2013, 10:35:38 PM
great goal from Evans.

but doesn't change that our defense is terrible.

yup. doesn't matter for now though. huge 3 points.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2013, 10:56:34 PM
AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 08, 2013, 10:06:17 AM
That was about 93 minutes of terrible soccer, I was shocked at Jamaica's lack of urgency and it nearly worked. Also I know we scored off of one, but I hate the constant short corners that we play.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2013, 10:21:02 AM
That was about 93 minutes of terrible soccer, I was shocked at Jamaica's lack of urgency and it nearly worked. Also I know we scored off of one, but I hate the constant short corners that we play.

agree on all counts, but I will always take the three points.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 12:11:23 PM
Big day in CONCACAF

ESPN has a DH tonight EL Tri vs the Ticos at the Azteca and The Yanks vs Panama in Seattle(on temp grass) These four teams make up the top 4 spots in Qualifying

Costa Rico and the US are on 7 points from 4 games, Mexico on 7 from 5 and Panama on 6 from 4.

Jamaica and Honderus are playing tonight also, Honderus is on 4 from 4, Jamacia is on 2 from 5.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 11, 2013, 12:21:48 PM
Big day in CONCACAF

ESPN has a DH tonight EL Tri vs the Ticos at the Azteca and The Yanks vs Panama in Seattle(on temp grass) These four teams make up the top 4 spots in Qualifying

Costa Rico and the US are on 7 points from 4 games, Mexico on 7 from 5 and Panama on 6 from 4.

Jamaica and Honderus are playing tonight also, Honderus is on 4 from 4, Jamacia is on 2 from 5.

really hope we can effectively seal up the qualifying standings tonight.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2013, 12:50:29 PM
3 points guaranteed. Seattle will be buzzing I hope.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 11, 2013, 01:24:16 PM
no zusi/jones is going to hurt for us, but hopefully kljestan and someone else can step up
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 11, 2013, 04:02:46 PM
USA! USA! USA!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 06:52:57 PM
Mexico v CR game delayed 10 minutes because they CRicans left the hotel too late and the bus got lost and stuff.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2013, 07:39:21 PM
EJ in place of Zusi. Cameron in place of Jones. Other than that, no changes to the lineup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 07:49:32 PM
EJ in place of Zusi. Cameron in place of Jones. Other than that, no changes to the lineup.

very not ideal switches. not much we can do though. hopefully those two don't blow dick.
Title: Azteca related post
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 07:51:14 PM
the Ticos away fans have much better seats in the Azteca than we ever get.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2013, 07:54:00 PM
EJ in place of Zusi. Cameron in place of Jones. Other than that, no changes to the lineup.

very not ideal switches. not much we can do though. hopefully those two don't blow dick.

JK has been using EJ at RM and he's played well there. And Cameron plays CDM for Stoke every now and then. This is what was expected. Probably what I would have done.
Title: Re: Azteca related post
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2013, 07:55:37 PM
the Ticos away fans have much better seats in the Azteca than we ever get.  :shakesfist:

Costa Rica looks very good. Getting a point in Costa Rica would be huge for USMNT.
Title: Re: Azteca related post
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 08:02:03 PM
the Ticos away fans have much better seats in the Azteca than we ever get.  :shakesfist:

Costa Rica looks very good. Getting a point in Costa Rica would be huge for USMNT.

yup, get them in the Gold Cup group before then so hopefully we can get a decent look at them again in a month before we play them again in September.
Title: Mexico v CR
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 08:53:40 PM
wow crap is getting crazy right now, stuff being thrown and getting real chippy at the Azteca

also still nil-nil in the 82nd
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:03:44 PM
Tim Howard's Green Centennial Keeper Kit is sexy AF
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 11, 2013, 09:04:42 PM
why don't we hold soccer matches in front of more fans? 42k?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 11, 2013, 09:08:09 PM
so does mexico suck?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2013, 09:09:03 PM
Yeah they've been bad this year
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:09:42 PM
why don't we hold soccer matches in front of more fans? 42k?

lots of reasons

A lot of fans are not willing to travel thousands of miles for qualifiers
Most cities do not have enough soccer fans to go games
Most CONCACAF countries aren't sexy enough for casual sports fans to go to.
A lot of games you can't even play in big stadiums because they turn into away games so you put them in MLS stadiums to control the home field advantage.


Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:10:06 PM
Great TIFO tonight.
Title: Re: Mexico v CR
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:11:04 PM
wow crap is getting crazy right now, stuff being thrown and getting real chippy at the Azteca

also still nil-nil in the 82nd

ends nil-nil.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 11, 2013, 09:23:59 PM
Mexico vs Puerto Rico ended tied 0 - 0
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:30:19 PM
Mexico vs Puerto Rico ended tied 0 - 0

thanks pissluke
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:50:14 PM
Jozy goal of a sexy cross from Fabian.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 11, 2013, 09:50:58 PM
no worries.  i don't subscribe to the belief that soccer deserves its own language.
nilmao
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:52:33 PM
no worries.  i don't subscribe to the belief that soccer deserves its own language.
nilmao

ah, I did not know/remember your belief otherwise I would probably of let it go. what did you think of the goal?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 11, 2013, 09:54:09 PM
don't you remember our discussion of kits?

anyways.  she was a beaut, should have been his 2nd but it was pretty damn great regardless.  proud to be an american right about now.  go usa.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 09:56:31 PM
don't you remember our discussion of kits?


yup, I do. right after I hit post I  :bang:'d
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 11, 2013, 10:01:57 PM
don't you remember our discussion of kits?


yup, I do. right after I hit post I  :bang:'d

one language we all speak is the red white and blue.  go usa america.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 10:07:54 PM
Quote from: @RobbHeineman
October=best field in US=full stadium=greatest fans=stadium players like most=usmnt fortress=why go anywhere else #wcq

All the Seattle love is KILLING Rob.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 10:22:58 PM
EJ scores! up 2-nil(or zero, or 0)

time to kick back and party at the top of the table.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 11, 2013, 10:36:15 PM
so they're singing "we are going to brazil"

is that for sure with a win tonight?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 10:40:01 PM
so they're singing "we are going to brazil"

is that for sure with a win tonight?

nope, we are only half way through. but having 10 points from 5 games and two points clear of the 2nd place team right now is making it so that if we do not go to Brazil it will be one of the biggest collapses in USSF history.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2013, 10:53:22 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 11, 2013, 10:54:42 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.

that field was garbage.  and SKC will impress in october.  so just stfu non-american. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 10:55:21 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.

you're very very very wrong. a game vs Mexico, CR, or Canada would kill the atmosphere in Seattle.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2013, 11:00:05 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.

that field was garbage.  and SKC will impress in october.  so just stfu non-american.

kansas city soccer fans suck.  terrible unoriginal chants/songs.  seattle can hold triple the amount of people that skc can.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:02:04 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.

that field was garbage.  and SKC will impress in october.  so just stfu non-american.

kansas city soccer fans suck.  terrible unoriginal chants/songs.  seattle can hold triple the amount of people that skc can.


:lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2013, 11:02:39 PM
Great TIFO tonight.
Got a pic of it?? Missed it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2013, 11:03:22 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.

that field was garbage.  and SKC will impress in october.  so just stfu non-american.

kansas city soccer fans suck.  terrible unoriginal chants/songs.  seattle can hold triple the amount of people that skc can.


:lol:

nice tapout dork  :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:03:45 PM
Great TIFO tonight.
Got a pic of it?? Missed it

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMhoYvECMAA4Lno.jpg:large)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:05:13 PM
USA should never have a game outside of Seattle again.

the crowd is better than anywhere else in the States by miles.

that field was garbage.  and SKC will impress in october.  so just stfu non-american.

kansas city soccer fans suck.  terrible unoriginal chants/songs.  seattle can hold triple the amount of people that skc can.


:lol:

nice tapout dork  :D

No, your reasoning for Seattle proves you know nothing about how the USSF does, and should schedule qualifiers. That would just lead to an idiotic conversation where all you do is say Seattle has a big stadium and a lot of fans came out tonight.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2013, 11:11:03 PM
because there's tons of mexicans in seattle   :rolleyes:   and besides, other than Columbus there will always be tons of mexico fans.

and i can't remember the last time we played Canada in a qualifier. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:14:29 PM
because there's tons of mexicans in seattle   :rolleyes:   and besides, other than Columbus there will always be tons of mexico fans.

and i can't remember the last time we played Canada in a qualifier.

http://chrishuntphoto.com/blog/2011/05/28/fmf-soccer-u-s-tour-2011-ecuador-vs-mexico-qwest-field/

Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:18:07 PM
The key to scheduling games vs countries like Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica is putting them in MLS stadiums to control the attendance numbers and keep the home field advantage. If you played either of those games in Seattle, you would have 10k+ fans for CR or Honduras there and probably 30k+ Mexican fans there.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2013, 11:20:18 PM
Great TIFO tonight.
Got a pic of it?? Missed it

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMhoYvECMAA4Lno.jpg:large)
Wow that's great. Thanks, sw.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:21:16 PM
Great TIFO tonight.
Got a pic of it?? Missed it

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMhoYvECMAA4Lno.jpg:large)
Wow that's great. Thanks, sw.
no problem. there have been some pretty solid USMNT TIFOs for qualifiers.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2013, 11:24:39 PM
because there's tons of mexicans in seattle   :rolleyes:   and besides, other than Columbus there will always be tons of mexico fans.

and i can't remember the last time we played Canada in a qualifier.

http://chrishuntphoto.com/blog/2011/05/28/fmf-soccer-u-s-tour-2011-ecuador-vs-mexico-qwest-field/

You have to admit that was the best atmosphere at USA game in sometime.  I'm all for playing Mexico in Columbus in a freezing cold night in December.  But Seattle is the first city i've seen where it seems we have an actual homefield advantage.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2013, 11:26:10 PM
The key to scheduling games vs countries like Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica is putting them in MLS stadiums to control the attendance numbers and keep the home field advantage. If you played either of those games in Seattle, you would have 10k+ fans for CR or Honduras there and probably 30k+ Mexican fans there.

I wish it didn't have to be this way.  Americans suck.  Soccer is such a great sport, but Americans just can't see it.    :cry:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:26:36 PM
because there's tons of mexicans in seattle   :rolleyes:   and besides, other than Columbus there will always be tons of mexico fans.

and i can't remember the last time we played Canada in a qualifier.

http://chrishuntphoto.com/blog/2011/05/28/fmf-soccer-u-s-tour-2011-ecuador-vs-mexico-qwest-field/

You have to admit that was the best atmosphere at USA game in sometime.  I'm all for playing Mexico in Columbus in a freezing cold night in December.  But Seattle is the first city i've seen where it seems we have an actual homefield advantage.

You must not watch much USA soccer man. Every single home qualifier has had a distinct advantage and very good atmosphere.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2013, 11:27:00 PM
The key to scheduling games vs countries like Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica is putting them in MLS stadiums to control the attendance numbers and keep the home field advantage. If you played either of those games in Seattle, you would have 10k+ fans for CR or Honduras there and probably 30k+ Mexican fans there.

I wish it didn't have to be this way.  Americans suck.  Soccer is such a great sport, but Americans just can't see it.    :cry:

I kicked your ass in this argument pretty quickly.


edit: but I do agree. I would like to be able to play all qualifiers in NFL stadiums vs who ever we want with a 95% USA fan mark.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2013, 09:06:48 AM
so they're singing "we are going to brazil"

is that for sure with a win tonight?

nope, we are only half way through. but having 10 points from 5 games and two points clear of the 2nd place team right now is making it so that if we do not go to Brazil it will be one of the biggest collapses in USSF history.

ESPN's soccer index thingy gives us a 98.5% chance of qualifying. Costa Rica at 90. Mexico at 86.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 12, 2013, 09:24:22 AM
so our offensive work is looking really good. i counted a good 4 or so opportunities that were a touch away from resulting in would be goals. geoff cameron can't pass that well, but he gives us another defender on the field. looked a little lost for the first 20 minutes. the pass to eddie was pretty spot on, but had several other oppys that he couldn't connect on. overall our control was far better than it has been. probably had a lot to do with playing panama, but the touches are there and so are the offensive movements. things are starting to shape up. needless to say, i'm  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 12, 2013, 12:58:06 PM
those goals last night were something beautiful
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 12, 2013, 07:30:32 PM
The key to scheduling games vs countries like Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica is putting them in MLS stadiums to control the attendance numbers and keep the home field advantage. If you played either of those games in Seattle, you would have 10k+ fans for CR or Honduras there and probably 30k+ Mexican fans there.

I wish it didn't have to be this way.  Americans suck.  Soccer is such a great sport, but Americans just can't see it.    :cry:

I kicked your *** in this argument pretty quickly.


edit: but I do agree. I would like to be able to play all qualifiers in NFL stadiums vs who ever we want with a 95% USA fan mark.

Ohh yea well just wait till Fulham runs up the score on Chelscum!!  :D    :cry:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 12, 2013, 07:31:43 PM
because there's tons of mexicans in seattle   :rolleyes:   and besides, other than Columbus there will always be tons of mexico fans.

and i can't remember the last time we played Canada in a qualifier.

http://chrishuntphoto.com/blog/2011/05/28/fmf-soccer-u-s-tour-2011-ecuador-vs-mexico-qwest-field/

You have to admit that was the best atmosphere at USA game in sometime.  I'm all for playing Mexico in Columbus in a freezing cold night in December.  But Seattle is the first city i've seen where it seems we have an actual homefield advantage.

You must not watch much USA soccer man. Every single home qualifier has had a distinct advantage and very good atmosphere.

I guess our idea of a very good atmosphere is different.  Which is fine.  FTB!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2013, 12:50:06 AM
Where do you guys think Jozy lands this summer? Which league? Which club?

I'll listen off the air.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2013, 03:19:30 PM
Where do you guys think Jozy lands this summer? Which league? Which club?

I'll listen off the air.

idk. hopefully a a champions league club in one of the top 5 leagues.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 17, 2013, 03:45:20 PM
Where do you guys think Jozy lands this summer? Which league? Which club?

I'll listen off the air.

idk. hopefully a a champions league club in one of the top 5 leagues.

would like to see him land in Bundesliga. Preferably at a team with a similar attacking scheme as the USMNT. Anything to help him grow into the role that Klinnsman wants him to play in.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2013, 06:22:19 PM
Where do you guys think Jozy lands this summer? Which league? Which club?

I'll listen off the air.

idk. hopefully a a champions league club in one of the top 5 leagues.

would like to see him land in Bundesliga. Preferably at a team with a similar attacking scheme as the USMNT. Anything to help him grow into the role that Klinnsman wants him to play in.

Top of my list as well. I've seen him linked to Schalke and Lazio. Also BvB.  :surprised:

Schalke would be cool with Jermaine Jones already there and Champions League again next season.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2013, 07:34:34 AM
boys and girls a win tonight is going to put us in such an amazing spot.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 18, 2013, 02:38:23 PM
zusi back tonight  :cool:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2013, 06:51:55 PM
Quote from: @ussoccer
#USMNT StartingXI: Howard; Evans, Gonzalez, Besler, F.Johnson; Bradley, Jones; Zusi, Dempsey(c), E.Johnson; Altidore

like it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 18, 2013, 08:02:43 PM
let's do it :AA:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2013, 08:03:33 PM
2000 of 20,000 in SLC are Honduran, if this game were in Seattle there would be over 10k. That is why we need to be smart with scheduling fun muffin where ever you are.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2013, 08:04:03 PM
eff ESPN for not showing the TIFO  :shakesfist:
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2013, 08:05:41 PM
honduras, lol (except espinoza and palacios)
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2013, 08:52:04 PM
missing those early crosses we were getting along the wings earlier
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 18, 2013, 09:58:35 PM
 :party:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2013, 10:08:05 PM
kick up your feet, we are going to Brazil!  :cheers: (unless we have the biggest downward spiral in CONCACAF history).
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 18, 2013, 10:13:51 PM
Scott we won!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2013, 10:23:58 PM
Scott we won!!

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrmvbbEu3U1r2l73so1_500.gif)
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2013, 12:33:20 AM
midfield played well tonight. zusi played very well, besler kinda meh but our defense is kinda meh IMO.  good chances to finish, just not our night there.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 19, 2013, 08:58:28 AM
Is Zusi a big stud or the biggest stud?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 19, 2013, 08:59:39 AM
Is Zusi a big stud or the biggest stud?

trick question. dreamiest biggest stud/boss is the correct answer.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2013, 09:01:12 AM
Is Zusi a big stud or the biggest stud?

way too studly to waste a full 90 on against pud-uras :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 19, 2013, 09:10:29 AM
2000 of 20,000 in SLC are Honduran, if this game were in Seattle there would be over 10k. That is why we need to be smart with scheduling fun muffin where ever you are.


Playing in small timey venues enables the USMNT to be small timey.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2013, 09:43:15 AM
maybe if we played on a rough ridin' saturday or sunday once in a blue moon we could fill a larger stadium. like, i'm not going to columbus on a tuesday to watch USMNT for $300.

For example, how big would ACL or Lolla be if it was on a tuesday-wednesday?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2013, 01:58:54 PM
maybe if we played on a rough ridin' saturday or sunday once in a blue moon we could fill a larger stadium. like, i'm not going to columbus on a tuesday to watch USMNT for $300.

For example, how big would ACL or Lolla be if it was on a tuesday-wednesday?

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2013, 02:20:59 PM
WELL? WHY NOT???
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2013, 06:33:47 PM
WELL? WHY NOT???

because FIFA doesn't put international fixtures during the weekend.
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2013, 09:09:29 PM
WELL? WHY NOT???

because FIFA doesn't put international fixtures during the weekend.

FIFA!!! :shakesfist:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 20, 2013, 08:53:39 AM
Under 20 world cup starts tomorrow.  USA takes on Spain first.  Ghana and France are also in our group.

Just another tournament to help pass the summer months.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2013, 08:58:22 AM
Under 20 world cup starts tomorrow.  USA takes on Spain first.  Ghana and France are also in our group.

Just another tournament to help pass the summer months.

SKC's own Mikey Lopez will represent Kansas City. He's a pretty consistent starter/contributor. The U20s are pretty talented, what with Luis Gil, Jose Villareal, and Deandre Yedlin (all young studs in MLS). I watched 2 or 3 of the CONCACAF championships games or whatever a few months ago.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2013, 12:02:54 PM
Under 20 world cup starts tomorrow.  USA takes on Spain first.  Ghana and France are also in our group.

Just another tournament to help pass the summer months.

SKC's own Mikey Lopez will represent Kansas City. He's a pretty consistent starter/contributor. The U20s are pretty talented, what with Luis Gil, Jose Villareal, and Deandre Yedlin (all young studs in MLS). I watched 2 or 3 of the CONCACAF championships games or whatever a few months ago.

Yeah I watched them too. Mikey seems pretty solid at the regional international level will be fun to see him at the next youth level.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2013, 09:58:24 PM
Under 20 world cup starts tomorrow.  USA takes on Spain first.  Ghana and France are also in our group.

Just another tournament to help pass the summer months.

SKC's own Mikey Lopez will represent Kansas City. He's a pretty consistent starter/contributor. The U20s are pretty talented, what with Luis Gil, Jose Villareal, and Deandre Yedlin (all young studs in MLS). I watched 2 or 3 of the CONCACAF championships games or whatever a few months ago.

Yeah I watched them too. Mikey seems pretty solid at the regional international level will be fun to see him at the next youth level.

I went to the Des Moines Menace US Open Cup game when he started. Definitely very raw, but he seemed promising.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 20, 2013, 10:55:08 PM
so abby wambach socked away four goals in the first half against south korea, overtook mia hamm's all-time goal record.  what a studette.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2013, 11:08:22 PM
so abby wambach socked away four goals in the first half against south korea, overtook mia hamm's all-time goal record.  what a studette.

saw that good for Abby.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 21, 2013, 11:17:09 AM
Can we talk about how terrible Mexico has been in 2013?

1-2-8 and has been held scoreless 6 times :lol: too bad Jamaica gave up that one goal
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2013, 11:32:15 AM
Can we talk about how terrible Mexico has been in 2013?

1-2-8 and has been held scoreless 6 times :lol: too bad Jamaica gave up that one goal

yeah pretty woof. not good for USA/concacaf in general
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 21, 2013, 12:48:23 PM
All of Mexico's youth from a couple years ago are starting to flame out now that they are mid-20s. Big shocker.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2013, 11:11:26 PM
All of Mexico's youth from a couple years ago are starting to flame out now that they are mid-20s. Big shocker.

It makes me happy
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 22, 2013, 03:00:21 PM
Still love Chicharito in red though. His Mexican teammates are caca de perro
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2013, 10:24:53 AM
Anyone else watching the USA U-20 match against France right now?

The French team has Paul Pogba, Samuel Umtiti, and Alphonse Areola. Would be amazing to beat them.

Still scoreless in the 26'. France has come very close two or three times. USA looks decent.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 24, 2013, 10:41:13 AM
Anyone else watching the USA U-20 match against France right now?

The French team has Paul Pogba, Samuel Umtiti, and Alphonse Areola. Would be amazing to beat them.

Still scoreless in the 26'. France has come very close two or three times. USA looks decent.

after that Spain game I am a little weary of taking work time to watch that team.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2013, 10:45:42 AM
Anyone else watching the USA U-20 match against France right now?

The French team has Paul Pogba, Samuel Umtiti, and Alphonse Areola. Would be amazing to beat them.

Still scoreless in the 26'. France has come very close two or three times. USA looks decent.

after that Spain game I am a little weary of taking work time to watch that team.

Their group is hard as eff. :dunno:

They are a pretty good team. Probably won't make it to the next round though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 24, 2013, 10:54:59 AM
Anyone else watching the USA U-20 match against France right now?

The French team has Paul Pogba, Samuel Umtiti, and Alphonse Areola. Would be amazing to beat them.

Still scoreless in the 26'. France has come very close two or three times. USA looks decent.

after that Spain game I am a little weary of taking work time to watch that team.

Their group is hard as eff. :dunno:

They are a pretty good team. Probably won't make it to the next round though.

yeah, definite group of death. will keep tabs on them, but won't be super involved.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 24, 2013, 11:51:47 AM
Managed to get a late goal, drew 1-1. Didn't look good though. Going to need to beat Ghana to qualify, but at least we got a point.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2013, 12:03:45 AM
Managed to get a late goal, drew 1-1. Didn't look good though. Going to need to beat Ghana to qualify, but at least we got a point.

Considering the competition, I disagree. We clearly were outplayed, but a draw was fair.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 27, 2013, 11:32:02 AM
Gold Cup roster announced. Landon!  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 27, 2013, 11:39:37 AM
Gold Cup roster announced. Landon!  :excited:

If Landon can't make it onto our B-team, something would be seriously wrong. Either way, I hope he takes this opportunity and runs with it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2013, 11:43:10 AM
Interesting that Gooch is back in the mix.

Also, Mix Diskerud is on the roster. That's also interesting considering he was flirting with the idea of switching to Norway. No Bocanegra. We might have seen the last of him. The player on the roster I'm most excited for is Jack McInerney. Turns 21 in August and he is leading MLS in goals with 10 in 16 games. I'm also excited for Will Bruin. Both have potential to be Jozy's future partner.

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2013/06/23-Player-Roster-to-Compete-in-2013-Gold-Cup.aspx (http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2013/06/23-Player-Roster-to-Compete-in-2013-Gold-Cup.aspx)

I'm also happy about Landon.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2013, 11:44:17 AM
Gold Cup roster announced. Landon!  :excited:

If Landon can't make it onto our B-team, something would be seriously wrong. Either way, I hope he takes this opportunity and runs with it.

This is why I love the Gold Cup. I love watching the lesser players get chances.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 27, 2013, 12:13:29 PM
Apparently JK said he talked with Boca for a long time and they decided he needed more time to do whatevs he's doing.  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
Apparently JK said he talked with Boca for a long time and they decided he needed more time to do whatevs he's doing.  :dunno:

Yeah, he's saying it has to do with his club situation. Bocanegra REALLY needs to go back to MLS. He's leaving Santander apparently. (Spanish second division)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2013, 12:39:57 PM
Ghana 1-0 USA 39'

Must win....
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2013, 01:20:36 PM
2-0 Ghana. We need 3 or we're out of the World Cup. Not gonna happen. Shown almost no signs of scoring. Especially in the second half.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2013, 01:27:49 PM
Ghana 1-0 USA 39'

Must win....

is this u20's?  i can't keep up with the million soccer cups.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2013, 01:29:54 PM
Ghana 1-0 USA 39'

Must win....

is this u20's?  i can't keep up with the million soccer cups.

Yes. And it's 2-1 now.

EDIT: AAAANNDD IT'S 4-1... :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2013, 09:01:36 PM
our youth teams have been sucking b's and t's lately
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on June 27, 2013, 11:30:11 PM
after that Spain game I am a little weary of taking work time to watch that team.

 :users:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2013, 01:20:57 PM
You guys, we were in the group of death. No shame in only coming out with a point. That was expected.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: meSACKwilliams on July 01, 2013, 05:48:36 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 01, 2013, 05:51:55 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 01, 2013, 06:18:59 PM
I don't think he's too far off actually.  (even though he is a terrible poster)

USMNT has no elite players.  But has 3 great players in Dempsey, Donovan, and Howard. 

After that there are a lot of good but not great players.  And a whole lot of good but not great, will qualify for the World Cup and should get out of the group stage.

But reaching a World Cup semifinal will need lots of upgrade in talent.

Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2013, 07:43:22 PM
I don't think he's too far off actually.  (even though he is a terrible poster)

USMNT has no elite players.  But has 3 great players in Dempsey, Donovan, and Howard. 

After that there are a lot of good but not great players.  And a whole lot of good but not great, will qualify for the World Cup and should get out of the group stage.

But reaching a World Cup semifinal will need lots of upgrade in talent.

LD10 is no longer elite, but you are right. It would take a lot of luck and us playing our A+ game to make it to the F4 of the WC
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 01, 2013, 07:55:11 PM
no question that howard is an elite player. between bradley, dempsey, and altidore we have a pretty good core up top. i'm not saying we are going to win the world cup, but we could make some noise if we continue to progress.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2013, 08:45:12 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 02, 2013, 09:21:52 AM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.

Pretty close between him and Howard. We should also remember that Jozy is still only 23. More like meSUCKwilliams.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2013, 11:29:13 AM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.

Pretty close between him and Howard. We should also remember that Jozy is still only 23. More like meSUCKwilliams.

Yup, Jozy can still end up being v good for us over the next 8-10 years.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2013, 10:06:53 PM
So, the Altidore to Sunderland rumor is picking up steam. Apparently a formal offer has been made.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2013, 10:25:54 PM
So, the Altidore to Sunderland rumor is picking up steam. Apparently a formal offer has been made.

meh...would of liked him to be at a team playing in Europe, but if he can make noise in the EPL then it won't be long until he moves up the food chain.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2013, 10:27:00 PM
also apparently the USSF allocated the biggest number of seats of any WCQ game ever to the American Outlaws for US v Mexico in Columbus. should be an amazing atmosphere.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2013, 10:38:54 PM
So, the Altidore to Sunderland rumor is picking up steam. Apparently a formal offer has been made.

meh...would of liked him to be at a team playing in Europe, but if he can make noise in the EPL then it won't be long until he moves up the food chain.

I want him to go to Newcastle. Nice mid-table side with little relegation threat. He could play the Demba Ba role there. He'd definitely fit in IMO.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on July 02, 2013, 10:40:33 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.

Pretty close between him and Howard. We should also remember that Jozy is still only 23. More like meSUCKwilliams.

 :nono:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2013, 10:55:56 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.

Pretty close between him and Howard. We should also remember that Jozy is still only 23. More like meSUCKwilliams.

 :nono:

I tend to agree. I think Howard is a very good goal keeper, but he gets massively overrated by our fanbase. Brad Guzan is not far behind him at all.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 03, 2013, 02:40:33 AM
gotta disagree. howard is a top talent. just like keller was. just like friedel was. maybe not to the extent of those two, but he is a great keeper. he has been the only bright spot during this defensive transition we have been going through, and has kept us in positions to win.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 03, 2013, 09:20:12 AM
gotta disagree. howard is a top talent. just like keller was. just like friedel was. maybe not to the extent of those two, but he is a great keeper. he has been the only bright spot during this defensive transition we have been going through, and has kept us in positions to win.

Agreed, but I still think Tim gets overrated. I have a good friend who thinks he's the best player on the team; has been even when Donovan was playing still. :dubious:

FWIW, I think Friedel was (is) the best of all American keepers.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 03, 2013, 09:23:55 AM
really hope john anthony brooks and aron johannsson get on team america before too long

those are two players that i would love to have for 2014
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 03, 2013, 09:39:39 AM
gotta disagree. howard is a top talent. just like keller was. just like friedel was. maybe not to the extent of those two, but he is a great keeper. he has been the only bright spot during this defensive transition we have been going through, and has kept us in positions to win.

Agreed, but I still think Tim gets overrated. I have a good friend who thinks he's the best player on the team; has been even when Donovan was playing still. :dubious:

FWIW, I think Friedel was (is) the best of all American keepers.

it's a close call between keller and friedel, but i'd definitely agree.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 03, 2013, 11:24:08 AM
So, the Altidore to Sunderland rumor is picking up steam. Apparently a formal offer has been made.

meh...would of liked him to be at a team playing in Europe, but if he can make noise in the EPL then it won't be long until he moves up the food chain.

I want him to go to Newcastle. Nice mid-table side with little relegation threat. He could play the Demba Ba role there. He'd definitely fit in IMO.

You mean besides getting relegated in 2009 and finishing 16th last season?

I think Jozy should stay 1 more year at AZ. He's comfortable there, plays and scores regularly, which is more important leading up to the World Cup. If he bosses in Brazil he could go to a bigger Premiership club.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 03, 2013, 11:35:47 AM
So, the Altidore to Sunderland rumor is picking up steam. Apparently a formal offer has been made.

meh...would of liked him to be at a team playing in Europe, but if he can make noise in the EPL then it won't be long until he moves up the food chain.

I want him to go to Newcastle. Nice mid-table side with little relegation threat. He could play the Demba Ba role there. He'd definitely fit in IMO.

You mean besides getting relegated in 2009 and finishing 16th last season?

I think Jozy should stay 1 more year at AZ. He's comfortable there, plays and scores regularly, which is more important leading up to the World Cup. If he bosses in Brazil he could go to a bigger Premiership club.

yeah. the worst thing that could happen is for him to go somewhere and completely lose his confidence/rhythm because he doesn't get enough playing time or is on a team that misuses him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 03, 2013, 08:43:59 PM
So, the Altidore to Sunderland rumor is picking up steam. Apparently a formal offer has been made.

meh...would of liked him to be at a team playing in Europe, but if he can make noise in the EPL then it won't be long until he moves up the food chain.

I want him to go to Newcastle. Nice mid-table side with little relegation threat. He could play the Demba Ba role there. He'd definitely fit in IMO.

You mean besides getting relegated in 2009 and finishing 16th last season?

I think Jozy should stay 1 more year at AZ. He's comfortable there, plays and scores regularly, which is more important leading up to the World Cup. If he bosses in Brazil he could go to a bigger Premiership club.

I disagree with all of that. And Newcastle was in turmoil in 2009. They're back now. Don't forget they finished like 6th in 2012. Last year, they were dealing with losing Demba Ba among other things (and were 5 points clear of relegation). They will be mid-table next season.

Also, he would get significant minutes at either Newcastle or Sunderland with the way he is playing.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 03, 2013, 11:15:52 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.


Dempsey is miles better than Bradley.  Not even close. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 04, 2013, 08:33:17 AM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.


Dempsey is miles better than Bradley.  Not even close.

 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 04, 2013, 08:47:26 AM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?


 :don'tcare:
A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.


Dempsey is miles better than Bradley.  Not even close.

 :lol:

 :don'tcare:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 04, 2013, 11:53:47 PM
The US team is going to need some real talent to be able to contend for anything in all honesty. They've got Dempsey, and that's about it.

Who the eff is this guy?

A terrible troll. Dempsey isn't even the most talented player on the team. It's Michael rough ridin' Bradley.


Dempsey is miles better than Bradley.  Not even close.

:lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2013, 07:21:48 AM
USA v Guatemala in San Diego for a gold cup tune up tonight
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2013, 07:31:19 AM

USA v Guatemala in San Diego for a gold cup tune up tonight

these colors don't run scott, lets kick their ass
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2013, 11:11:20 AM

USA v Guatemala in San Diego for a gold cup tune up tonight

these colors don't run scott, lets kick their ass

YES!!!  :excited: :curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 05, 2013, 08:59:56 PM
Jozy to Sunderland.  Pretty good fit IMO.  Hopefully he does better than his stint at Hull.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 06, 2013, 12:12:12 AM
 :eek:

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1570729/damn-friday-o.gif)

Could have scored 10 tonight, we're pretty damn deep, fellas.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 06, 2013, 03:36:25 AM
2nd half lineup was pretty fun to watch.  great to see 6 goals by 5 different players.  mir is right - we were good for 10 or so tonight.  I can't even recall guatemala putting a single ball on frame.

why does kyle beckerman exist btw?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 06, 2013, 07:37:53 AM
2nd half lineup was pretty fun to watch.  great to see 6 goals by 5 different players.  mir is right - we were good for 10 or so tonight.  I can't even recall guatemala putting a single ball on frame.

why does kyle beckerman exist btw?

Yup played very well vs a bad Guatemala side, it was what I wanted: a fun entertaining Yank win.


Also Bekerman is the most puzzling call up. I am just glad Jürgy stopped bringing him in with the A squad.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 06, 2013, 11:58:27 PM
Not sure where to put this, but  :sdeek:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2013/07/06/soccer-referee-decapitated-brazil-stabbing-maranhao/2495199/

I can't wait for the world cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: k-state87 on July 07, 2013, 12:33:41 AM
Not sure where to put this, but  :sdeek:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2013/07/06/soccer-referee-decapitated-brazil-stabbing-maranhao/2495199/

I can't wait for the world cup.

Yeah I read that story earlier today, pretty messed up.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 07, 2013, 08:31:02 AM
Not sure where to put this, but  :sdeek:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2013/07/06/soccer-referee-decapitated-brazil-stabbing-maranhao/2495199/

I can't wait for the world cup.

Luke-Von check out the combo fan board
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2013, 06:52:09 PM
the northland which pete's friend calls home just lost to martinique in the gold cup :sdeek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 07, 2013, 06:59:11 PM
the northland which pete's friend calls home just lost to martinique in the gold cup :sdeek:

yeah v embarrassing for maple leaf soccer.

also jfc Mexico putting more people in the Rose bowl for their B team to play Panama in the Gold Cup than the US has ever done for a qualifier.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 07, 2013, 09:51:58 PM
So Mexico lost infront of that crowd still with their group I still don't see them not making it out of their group but their struggles at all levels is making me smile.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 09, 2013, 07:02:05 AM
the northland which pete's friend calls home just lost to martinique in the gold cup :sdeek:

yeah v embarrassing for maple leaf soccer.

also jfc Mexico putting more people in the Rose bowl for their B team to play Panama in the Gold Cup than the US has ever done for a qualifier.

Meh, the fact that there are a larger percentage of Mexicans that are soccer fans than Americans is nothing new. Have we even played a qualifier there since the Home Depot Center has been built?

I love Mexico struggling so badly, this isn't college sports where our aspirations are tied to how up or down our conference appears to be. I hired a Mexican national to work this summer and I love the pain on his face when I give him updates on how horrible his side is. Panama? :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 09, 2013, 07:31:17 AM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2013, 08:10:46 AM

I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

wouldnt surprise me... Americans get extremely butthurt about mexic(an soccer) existing
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 09, 2013, 08:21:04 AM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

i think you read it about 3-4 pages ago in this thread. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 09, 2013, 09:56:45 AM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

We play Mexico in Columbus.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2013, 10:39:40 AM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

It's hilarious to try to maximize a home field advantage?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 09, 2013, 10:56:03 AM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

It's hilarious to try to maximize a home field advantage?

Yeah its just plain facts. I went to a USA v. Mexico friendly in Houston, Texas once. It was laughable. USA fans were outnumbered 4 to 1.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 09, 2013, 12:10:48 PM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

It's hilarious to try to maximize a home field advantage?

It's hilarious when we have to play in Canada to pull it off.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2013, 12:13:43 PM
I read that we intentionally schedule our home games against Mexico in super white areas to mitigate their traveling home field advantage. I don't know if it's true, buts its hilarious.

It's hilarious to try to maximize a home field advantage?

It's hilarious when we have to play in Canada to pull it off.

Ohio, but I see the point. Still don't find it hilarious.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2013, 10:02:26 PM
This thread is walking a fine line between non-racist and racist. So far, we're safe and can keep the thread title.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2013, 10:11:41 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOx_sriCUAAY7Yw.jpg:large)

cool looking TIFO but I don't like the message or atmosphere behind it.

It is a USMNT game keep the Cascadia  logos off of Uncle Sam, drop "community" and "club" out of it along with all the rough ridin' Timbers crap still outlining the stadium.

and the supporters section is singing songs about Portland.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2013, 10:20:20 PM
Agreed on all accounts.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2013, 10:24:15 PM
this is part of the reason why Portland and Seattle didn't get USMNT games up until recently. Seattle at least took their own club chants/tradition/atmosphere and adapted it to the US and kept it about the National Team not the Sounders. Portland on the other hand is not doing that, and it is frustrating because they have passion and could be a great city for Gold Cups and Qualifiers vs non Canada and Mexico sides.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2013, 10:37:31 PM
I hope Portland never gets a National Team game again. smh I hate their fans.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2013, 10:49:02 PM
Hat trick for Wondo.  :lick:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2013, 10:50:24 PM
Hat trick for Wondo.  :lick:

yup Wondo beasting. Still shouldn't of given up that goal.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2013, 10:51:44 PM
Hat trick for Wondo.  :lick:

yup Wondo beasting. Still shouldn't of given up that goal.

Was pretty embarrassing, but I'll forgive them if we score six or seven goals.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 09, 2013, 10:54:03 PM
so Belize is that bad that a goal is that embarrassing?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 09, 2013, 11:04:27 PM
I hope Portland never gets a National Team game again. smh I hate their fans.

was actually in Portland last week for the Guatemala game. found the American Outlaws pub and went there expecting it to be pretty nuts. was pretty let down when i only saw about 20 people there. i asked the president about the turn out, he said, "well, for one it's gold cup so nobody really gets too pumped, but we are also in a 'club city'." he left it at that and I left not understanding how a "club city" was a bad thing. that pic makes it pretty clear, but it also kinda seems like portland might be unique in that respect. seemed like kc, dc, and seattle were all pretty great.  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 10, 2013, 06:51:14 AM
I hope Portland never gets a National Team game again. smh I hate their fans.

was actually in Portland last week for the Guatemala game. found the American Outlaws pub and went there expecting it to be pretty nuts. was pretty let down when i only saw about 20 people there. i asked the president about the turn out, he said, "well, for one it's gold cup so nobody really gets too pumped, but we are also in a 'club city'." he left it at that and I left not understanding how a "club city" was a bad thing. that pic makes it pretty clear, but it also kinda seems like portland might be unique in that respect. seemed like kc, dc, and seattle were all pretty great.  :dunno:

"Club cities" are the worst. You can't set down your Portland crap for one night and support the NATIONAL team?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 10, 2013, 09:48:07 AM
I hope Portland never gets a National Team game again. smh I hate their fans.

was actually in Portland last week for the Guatemala game. found the American Outlaws pub and went there expecting it to be pretty nuts. was pretty let down when i only saw about 20 people there. i asked the president about the turn out, he said, "well, for one it's gold cup so nobody really gets too pumped, but we are also in a 'club city'." he left it at that and I left not understanding how a "club city" was a bad thing. that pic makes it pretty clear, but it also kinda seems like portland might be unique in that respect. seemed like kc, dc, and seattle were all pretty great.  :dunno:

"Club cities" are the worst. You can't set down your Portland crap for one night and support the NATIONAL team?

I don't know why, as a fan of soccer, you couldn't bring yourself to watch MORE soccer, let alone support your country. bunch of fascists.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 10, 2013, 10:16:31 AM
What a garbage excuse. Kansas City is definitely a club city because SKC is so rough ridin' awesome, but when USA is playing we drop everything we're doing and pak our faces off. Haven't those idiots ever heard of  :combofan:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 10, 2013, 11:26:21 AM
What a garbage excuse. Kansas City is definitely a club city because SKC is so rough ridin' awesome, but when USA is playing we drop everything we're doing and pak our faces off. Haven't those idiots ever heard of  :combofan:

EXACTLY. speaking of which, i will be going to the SKC game on Saturday.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 10, 2013, 11:32:17 AM
dont really get why everyone (scott) is so butthurt. we like, kicked their ass. who cares how the crowd was.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 10, 2013, 12:01:29 PM
dont really get why everyone (scott) is so butthurt. we like, kicked their ass. who cares how the crowd was.

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 10, 2013, 02:23:40 PM
so Belize is that bad that a goal is that embarrassing?

Belize was widely expected to not score through the whole group stage. They are that bad. This was the first time USMNT ever played them. They were excited just to qualify for the rough ridin' Gold Cup. Scoring 6 on them should be routine even for a "B squad" US team. I'm happy with a 6-1 result though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 10, 2013, 03:27:04 PM
so Belize is that bad that a goal is that embarrassing?

Belize was widely expected to not score through the whole group stage. They are that bad. This was the first time USMNT ever played them. They were excited just to qualify for the rough ridin' Gold Cup. Scoring 6 on them should be routine even for a "B squad" US team. I'm happy with a 6-1 result though.

yeah, i figured it was like that when i heard nate bukaty's cousin was their coach.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 11, 2013, 07:01:23 AM
so Belize is that bad that a goal is that embarrassing?

Belize was widely expected to not score through the whole group stage. They are that bad. This was the first time USMNT ever played them. They were excited just to qualify for the rough ridin' Gold Cup. Scoring 6 on them should be routine even for a "B squad" US team. I'm happy with a 6-1 result though.


yeah, i figured it was like that when i heard nate bukaty's cousin was their coach.

Wichitan  :love:

That match was crap. And no Gooch :don'tcare:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 12, 2013, 01:30:02 PM
so Belize is that bad that a goal is that embarrassing?

Belize was widely expected to not score through the whole group stage. They are that bad. This was the first time USMNT ever played them. They were excited just to qualify for the rough ridin' Gold Cup. Scoring 6 on them should be routine even for a "B squad" US team. I'm happy with a 6-1 result though.


yeah, i figured it was like that when i heard nate bukaty's cousin was their coach.

Wichitan  :love:

That match was crap. And no Gooch :don'tcare:

he was too busy playing in the Steve Nash classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7KHpQltNeYE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7KHpQltNeYE)

and getting ignored.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 12, 2013, 03:30:39 PM
so Belize is that bad that a goal is that embarrassing?

Belize was widely expected to not score through the whole group stage. They are that bad. This was the first time USMNT ever played them. They were excited just to qualify for the rough ridin' Gold Cup. Scoring 6 on them should be routine even for a "B squad" US team. I'm happy with a 6-1 result though.


yeah, i figured it was like that when i heard nate bukaty's cousin was their coach.

Wichitan  :love:

That match was crap. And no Gooch :don'tcare:

he was too busy playing in the Steve Nash classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7KHpQltNeYE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7KHpQltNeYE)

and getting ignored.

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Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2013, 01:15:48 PM
Gold Cup v Cuba at 2:30 win and we're onto the QF. Lose or draw, burn it down and never watch the USMNT again.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 13, 2013, 03:18:22 PM
lol
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2013, 06:58:20 PM
we need to stop giving goals to crap countries
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 14, 2013, 09:49:15 AM
finally watched.  what an awful, awful match.  wondo's flick-on was gorgeous, other 3 goals kinda garbage-y.  watching our defense get torched the few times they were able to counter was pretty lol
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 06:37:44 PM
big test for this USMNT vs a very salty and a higher grade Ticos side in Hartford CT, happening at 7 on Fox Soccer pretty excited.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2013, 07:35:00 PM

big test for this USMNT vs a very salty and a higher grade Ticos side in Hartford CT, happening at 7 on Fox Soccer pretty excited.

T-Y KSU Scott, spaced it out
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 07:38:48 PM

big test for this USMNT vs a very salty and a higher grade Ticos side in Hartford CT, happening at 7 on Fox Soccer pretty excited.

T-Y KSU Scott, spaced it out

y-w Tobias but i am scottwildcat not KSU Scott. I'll forgive you though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2013, 07:43:14 PM

big test for this USMNT vs a very salty and a higher grade Ticos side in Hartford CT, happening at 7 on Fox Soccer pretty excited.

T-Y KSU Scott, spaced it out

y-w Tobias but i am scottwildcat not KSU Scott. I'll forgive you though.

how'd first 30 go?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 07:44:55 PM

big test for this USMNT vs a very salty and a higher grade Ticos side in Hartford CT, happening at 7 on Fox Soccer pretty excited.

T-Y KSU Scott, spaced it out

y-w Tobias but i am scottwildcat not KSU Scott. I'll forgive you though.

how'd first 30 go?

pretty underwhelming a few "shots on goals" but nothing that should of been scored yet. pretty even position edge probs to the Yanks. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2013, 07:48:21 PM
t-y wildscottcat.  crc is usually a PITA and was glad to not flip to an early deficit :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 07:52:08 PM
Stu Holden is playing like garbage tonight.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 08:19:29 PM
omg, ref only gave a yellow for the keeper actively using his hands to stop a shot outside the box. one of the worst calls i have seen in my life.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 08:46:04 PM
sexy counter attack that ends in a Shea goal.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 16, 2013, 08:46:22 PM
pretty sweet counter attack goal there.  :drool:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 08:47:48 PM
pretty sweet counter attack goal there.  :drool:

was great.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2013, 08:49:18 PM
love the WE ARE GOING TO BRAZIL song, but idk about singing it during the GC  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 16, 2013, 10:55:18 PM
Stu Holden is playing like garbage tonight.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2922487/holdenmad.gif)
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2013, 11:46:26 PM

omg, ref only gave a yellow for the keeper actively using his hands to stop a shot outside the box. one of the worst calls i have seen in my life.

I loved how he had the wherewithal to head it clear the first time, get up from the same spot and then immediately parry the return shot.  got away with it like a boss
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2013, 07:48:37 AM
I like how he tried to decapitate his defender teammate with his shoulder
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 17, 2013, 08:12:35 AM
I like how he tried to decapitate his defender teammate with his shoulder

That was pretty good.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 17, 2013, 10:46:59 AM
omg, ref only gave a yellow for the keeper actively using his hands to stop a shot outside the box. one of the worst calls i have seen in my life.

That's Concacaf reffing for you!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 18, 2013, 01:41:22 AM
omg, ref only gave a yellow for the keeper actively using his hands to stop a shot outside the box. one of the worst calls i have seen in my life.

That's Concacaf reffing for you!

Are you suggesting that UEFA, CONMEBOL, & CAF are less sketchy?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 18, 2013, 08:05:52 AM
Everybody in every conference in every sport assumes their refs are the worst
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 18, 2013, 08:33:27 AM
There are bad calls everywhere but that one still shocks me
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 18, 2013, 09:39:59 AM
omg, ref only gave a yellow for the keeper actively using his hands to stop a shot outside the box. one of the worst calls i have seen in my life.

That's Concacaf reffing for you!

Are you suggesting that UEFA, CONMEBOL, & CAF are less sketchy?

Not at all, but concacaf refs seem to make up the rules as they go. Plus, America is evil etc.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2013, 12:59:56 PM
Salvador fans are buying tickets like crazy. Sunday will be a road game.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 21, 2013, 04:56:41 PM
offensive clinic, 5-1 yanks
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 22, 2013, 10:11:21 AM
(http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/iAh2VI9ra6ri8jk0exMePQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD0zOTI7cT04NTt3PTU5NA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/sports/2013-07-21/cebea225-509a-42a7-a655-14c7eb533c29_donovan.jpg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 10:16:09 AM
that part was great, abe!

(for others, towards end of game landon was setting up to take a corner.  el salvadorean (?) fans were raining down cups and other debris, including this pair of sunglasses.  first thought was "this needs to be a 'deal with it' gif"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 22, 2013, 10:30:02 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uIjv8BU.gif)

Too bad he's facing away from the camera, but I think a "deal with it" could still be added.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 22, 2013, 10:49:56 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uIjv8BU.gif)

Too bad he's facing away from the camera, but I think a "deal with it" could still be added.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2940945/donovanshades.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 22, 2013, 10:53:06 AM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2013, 11:10:43 AM
I'm definitely not on team Eddie Johnson but that was very cool yesterday
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 11:12:27 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 11:13:01 AM
I'm definitely not on team Eddie Johnson but that was very cool yesterday

my reaction wasn't even like fistpumping or yelling or anything.  i just started laughing, it was so absurd
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2013, 11:46:56 AM
I'm definitely not on team Eddie Johnson but that was very cool yesterday

my reaction wasn't even like fistpumping or yelling or anything.  i just started laughing, it was so absurd

Agree with both statements.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 22, 2013, 11:48:16 AM
gus johnson calling him "demolition man", and then him scoring was a thing of perfection
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 22, 2013, 02:13:33 PM
I'm definitely not on team Eddie Johnson but that was very cool yesterday

my reaction wasn't even like fistpumping or yelling or anything.  i just started laughing, it was so absurd

Agree with both statements.
what happened? I missed it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 02:31:45 PM
what happened? I missed it

eddie johnson gets subbed in on a corner kick and 14 seconds later scores off it.  gus does awesome gus stuff

http://balls.ie/football/funny-us-soccer-commentary-of-demolition-mans-instant-impact/ (http://balls.ie/football/funny-us-soccer-commentary-of-demolition-mans-instant-impact/)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2013, 05:55:34 PM
what happened? I missed it

eddie johnson gets subbed in on a corner kick and 14 seconds later scores off it.  gus does awesome gus stuff

http://balls.ie/football/funny-us-soccer-commentary-of-demolition-mans-instant-impact/ (http://balls.ie/football/funny-us-soccer-commentary-of-demolition-mans-instant-impact/)

Gus is awful at soccer commentating. Awful. This doesn't change that.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 22, 2013, 06:15:11 PM
what happened? I missed it

eddie johnson gets subbed in on a corner kick and 14 seconds later scores off it.  gus does awesome gus stuff

http://balls.ie/football/funny-us-soccer-commentary-of-demolition-mans-instant-impact/ (http://balls.ie/football/funny-us-soccer-commentary-of-demolition-mans-instant-impact/)

Gus is awful at soccer commentating. Awful. This doesn't change that.

Can confirm.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 22, 2013, 07:34:17 PM
an awful Gus is still better than most things
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2013, 07:48:35 PM
an awful Gus is still better than most things

Not any average or below average soccer commentator.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2013, 07:54:04 PM
an awful Gus is still better than most things

Not any average or below average soccer commentator.

Gus wasn't brought in for soccer fans, he was brought in for American sports fans to get them to try to watch soccer. I'm not butthurt about it like a lot of eurosnobs
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2013, 07:57:23 PM
an awful Gus is still better than most things

Not any average or below average soccer commentator.

Gus wasn't brought in for soccer fans, he was brought in for American sports fans to get them to try to watch soccer. I'm not butthurt about it like a lot of eurosnobs

I am butthurt. Not a Eurosnob who thinks all American commentators suck ass though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 22, 2013, 08:44:54 PM
i just love Gus, not saying he's right for soccer. the british(?) guy on ESPN is the best, i love listening to him.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2013, 10:27:19 PM
ftr, was not implying Gus is a great soccer commentator.  just that moment was classic Gus stuff
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2013, 10:30:28 PM
anyone who was watching GC, UCL, or anything else Gus calls with Fox Soccer is going to watch no matter who is calling it. He is brought in to get people who ordinarily wouldn't watch to watch. Anyone who is butthurt about Gus calling games can go check themselves and stfu. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2013, 11:17:36 PM
i just love Gus, not saying he's right for soccer. the british(?) guy on ESPN is the best, i love listening to him.

Ian Darke and no one knew who he was before the Donovan goal in South Africa.

American soccer fans haven't liked any American p-b-p announcers; not Jack Edwards, not Dave O'Brian, not JP Delacamera, and Gus is getting unnecessary rough treatment. He's been doing soccer for like 15 minutes and its obvious that he's worked hard at learning the game. Give him time, he isn't getting in the way of the broadcast, he will be fine when American soccer fans stop self hating.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 23, 2013, 09:37:01 AM
i just love Gus, not saying he's right for soccer. the british(?) guy on ESPN is the best, i love listening to him.

Ian Darke and no one knew who he was before the Donovan goal in South Africa.

American soccer fans haven't liked any American p-b-p announcers; not Jack Edwards, not Dave O'Brian, not JP Delacamera, and Gus is getting unnecessary rough treatment. He's been doing soccer for like 15 minutes and its obvious that he's worked hard at learning the game. Give him time, he isn't getting in the way of the broadcast, he will be fine when American soccer fans stop self hating.

Is Gus receiving any rough treatment though? I have heard nothing but positives. I mean we all know his soccer IQ is pretty low, but he is calling the Champions League final and USMNT games. These are games that lend themselves to Gus's talents for making every moment huge and important, because they are. Gus is better at KSU-Xavier or Dortmund-Munich than Browns-Dolphins
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 23, 2013, 10:52:59 AM
i just love Gus, not saying he's right for soccer. the british(?) guy on ESPN is the best, i love listening to him.

Ian Darke and no one knew who he was before the Donovan goal in South Africa.

American soccer fans haven't liked any American p-b-p announcers; not Jack Edwards, not Dave O'Brian, not JP Delacamera, and Gus is getting unnecessary rough treatment. He's been doing soccer for like 15 minutes and its obvious that he's worked hard at learning the game. Give him time, he isn't getting in the way of the broadcast, he will be fine when American soccer fans stop self hating.

Is Gus receiving any rough treatment though? I have heard nothing but positives. I mean we all know his soccer IQ is pretty low, but he is calling the Champions League final and USMNT games. These are games that lend themselves to Gus's talents for making every moment huge and important, because they are. Gus is better at KSU-Xavier or Dortmund-Munich than Browns-Dolphins

I'm not butthurt, I just don't like people yelling at me in weird rhythms because they aren't competent enough to form fully realized concepts about the game they are paid to watch.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 23, 2013, 03:09:26 PM
I think Gus is doing ok, he's got that voice made to bring excitement to soccer for the casual fan that thinks it's boring. Wynalda is the problem.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 23, 2013, 03:11:12 PM
I think Gus is doing ok, he's got that voice made to bring excitement to soccer for the casual fan that thinks it's boring. Wynalda is the problem.
wynalda and twellman should both stop doing tv imo
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 23, 2013, 04:02:41 PM
whoa bro(Xcore), i like twellman.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 23, 2013, 11:49:52 PM
i just love Gus, not saying he's right for soccer. the british(?) guy on ESPN is the best, i love listening to him.

Ian Darke and no one knew who he was before the Donovan goal in South Africa.

American soccer fans haven't liked any American p-b-p announcers; not Jack Edwards, not Dave O'Brian, not JP Delacamera, and Gus is getting unnecessary rough treatment. He's been doing soccer for like 15 minutes and its obvious that he's worked hard at learning the game. Give him time, he isn't getting in the way of the broadcast, he will be fine when American soccer fans stop self hating.

Is Gus receiving any rough treatment though? I have heard nothing but positives. I mean we all know his soccer IQ is pretty low, but he is calling the Champions League final and USMNT games. These are games that lend themselves to Gus's talents for making every moment huge and important, because they are. Gus is better at KSU-Xavier or Dortmund-Munich than Browns-Dolphins

I'm not butthurt, I just don't like people yelling at me in weird rhythms because they aren't competent enough to form fully realized concepts about the game they are paid to watch.

Pretty butthurt.

Twellman is horrawful
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 23, 2013, 11:55:49 PM
soccer at cowboys stadium, sweet.

(http://nbcprosoccertalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cowboys-stadium1.png?w=320)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 24, 2013, 12:45:03 AM
i just love Gus, not saying he's right for soccer. the british(?) guy on ESPN is the best, i love listening to him.

Ian Darke and no one knew who he was before the Donovan goal in South Africa.

American soccer fans haven't liked any American p-b-p announcers; not Jack Edwards, not Dave O'Brian, not JP Delacamera, and Gus is getting unnecessary rough treatment. He's been doing soccer for like 15 minutes and its obvious that he's worked hard at learning the game. Give him time, he isn't getting in the way of the broadcast, he will be fine when American soccer fans stop self hating.

Is Gus receiving any rough treatment though? I have heard nothing but positives. I mean we all know his soccer IQ is pretty low, but he is calling the Champions League final and USMNT games. These are games that lend themselves to Gus's talents for making every moment huge and important, because they are. Gus is better at KSU-Xavier or Dortmund-Munich than Browns-Dolphins

I'm not butthurt, I just don't like people yelling at me in weird rhythms because they aren't competent enough to form fully realized concepts about the game they are paid to watch.

Pretty butthurt.

Twellman is horrawful

I think he's funny.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 02:46:58 PM
soccer at cowboys stadium, sweet.

(http://nbcprosoccertalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cowboys-stadium1.png?w=320)

Yup...also they aren't letting the American Outlaws bring in their over the rail banners
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
DNR, but I will say that Ian Darke is BITB.

Think I heard he's going back to England at some point. :(
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 24, 2013, 05:11:44 PM
CAN'T WAIT FOR TONIGHT'S MATCH !!!!!  :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2013, 05:14:27 PM
CAN'T WAIT FOR TONIGHT'S MATCH !!!!!  :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:

:thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2013, 05:18:59 PM
Quote
Keegan Pierce ?@KeeganPierce 11m
Spanish journo Santiago Segurola reports in Wed's (print) edition of @MARCA that #PepGuardiola would like to someday coach #USMNT 2/8

:sdeek: :sdeek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 24, 2013, 05:26:34 PM
Quote
Keegan Pierce ?@KeeganPierce 11m
Spanish journo Santiago Segurola reports in Wed's (print) edition of @MARCA that #PepGuardiola would like to someday coach #USMNT 2/8

:sdeek: :sdeek:

well i'll be
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 06:08:50 PM
(http://i.minus.com/ivPYGeqWZI7V.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2013, 06:18:15 PM
(http://forums.finalgear.com/attachments/post-your-car/my-aspirational-racecar-engine-donor/9991d1372443737-us_flag_usa_flag_46b4e3ce7dbfb.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2013, 06:20:35 PM
EJ with a nice goal. 11'

1-0
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 24, 2013, 06:30:11 PM
Pretty hard to hate EJ and Beckerman after their gold cup performances lately
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2013, 06:31:29 PM
Pretty hard to hate EJ and Beckerman after their gold cup performances lately

let me know if you need help on the Beckerman part mocat, i'm here for you
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 06:32:11 PM
Pretty hard to hate EJ and Beckerman after their gold cup performances lately

the second GC is over i will go back to hating EJ with out hesitation.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 06:32:49 PM
run it up on them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2013, 06:33:23 PM
well this is fun dude(ttes)
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 24, 2013, 06:33:37 PM
Pretty hard to hate EJ and Beckerman after their gold cup performances lately

the second GC is over i will go back to hating EJ with out hesitation.

Is it bc he hates kc? I can't even remember
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 06:34:59 PM
Pretty hard to hate EJ and Beckerman after their gold cup performances lately

the second GC is over i will go back to hating EJ with out hesitation.

Is it bc he hates kc? I can't even remember

dude is a prick
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2013, 06:35:58 PM
don't really feel strongly either way about Eddie
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 24, 2013, 06:36:25 PM
don't really feel strongly either way about Eddie

Tell me about KBeck
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2013, 06:40:04 PM
he's will spradling with dreads IMO
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 24, 2013, 06:40:57 PM
he's will spradling with dreads IMO

Strong words Mr. Funke
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 24, 2013, 10:41:15 PM
Pretty hard to hate EJ and Beckerman after their gold cup performances lately

let me know if you need help on the Beckerman part mocat, i'm here for you

Yeah me too, he's a dirty mcgross gross and he's terrible at soccer
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 10:42:49 PM
13 min left and if the game holds pat El Tri are out!!

2-1 Panama
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 24, 2013, 10:47:56 PM
Think I heard he's going back to England at some point. :(

He's under contract with ESPN and they don't have much inventory so he's likely to go to the UK and work for ESPN over there.

Also the Fox Sports production has been average at best and their talent is really bad. Gus is the best p-b-p guy they have and all of their analysts are bad, that studio show is meh too.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2013, 10:50:47 PM

13 min left and if the game holds pat El Tri are out!!

2-1 Panama

very shaky finish!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2013, 10:56:19 PM

13 min left and if the game holds pat El Tri are out!!

2-1 Panama

very shaky finish!

the Salina El Tri supporters are going to be rioting on Ohio Street if this stays as is, be careful tonight. I'm holing up until morning.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 25, 2013, 09:19:55 AM
(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0724/soc_a_donovan_576.jpg)

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 25, 2013, 09:22:16 AM
should this have been a penalty? i honestly could be swayed either way (it obviously was not called)

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2957037/elbowface_medium.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 25, 2013, 10:05:46 AM
should this have been a penalty? i honestly could be swayed either way (it obviously was not called)

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2957037/elbowface_medium.gif)

absolutely a penalty. super cheap shot. raises his elbow and lunges. there is absolutely no need for him to have his forearm in that position. super rough ridin' dirty.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 25, 2013, 10:11:05 AM
should this have been a penalty? i honestly could be swayed either way (it obviously was not called)

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2957037/elbowface_medium.gif)

absolutely a penalty. super cheap shot. raises his elbow and lunges. there is absolutely no need for him to have his forearm in that position. super rough ridin' dirty.

And a red card
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 25, 2013, 10:12:11 AM
i really enjoying beating the piss out of pud countries like hon. i like beating the piss out of mexico more but whatever, gotta do what you gotta do.

also, how much of this recent success is due to klinsmann? i say a lot of it. he is definitely looking like the right hire. also, i love that he got kicked out last night. the players must rough ridin' love him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 25, 2013, 10:16:18 AM
yeah but he did a really good job of playing it off like that was just where his elbow was
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 25, 2013, 10:20:34 AM
it was in the 17th minute - right or not it's a crapshoot to get a call on something like that.  a little more troubling to me was the "ramping up" effect later in the game as the whistle continued to be swallowed.  there was some pretty reckless behavior in the last ten minutes or so that went unchecked
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 25, 2013, 10:22:33 AM
yeah but he did a really good job of playing it off like that was just where his elbow was

like i said, super dirty.

also Klinmann is phenomenal. i've never understood why people weren't ready to give him a chance. there should have been no doubt that he would succeed, just questions as to when. i'm frankly extremely surprised he has gotten the team playing this high caliber of an offense this early on. i didn't think we could install the system he has in place before the world cup.

it was in the 17th minute - right or not it's a crapshoot to get a call on something like that.  a little more troubling to me was the "ramping up" effect later in the game as the whistle continued to be swallowed.  there was some pretty reckless behavior in the last ten minutes or so that went unchecked

was absolutely asinine. those refs should be banned.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2013, 10:59:29 AM
should this have been a penalty? i honestly could be swayed either way (it obviously was not called)

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2957037/elbowface_medium.gif)

absolutely a penalty. super cheap shot. raises his elbow and lunges. there is absolutely no need for him to have his forearm in that position. super rough ridin' dirty.

And a red card

Any elbow to the head is a mandatory yellow card. This is a red card because of how bad/intentional it is.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2013, 01:37:39 PM
yes.  when i saw what occurred on the pitch, i threw down my scarf and screamed at my tele.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 25, 2013, 01:50:55 PM
I was baking some biscuits with chocolate chips when it happened and I was so pissed at that bloke that I forgot about them and they got burnt.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 25, 2013, 04:04:23 PM
 :jerk:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 25, 2013, 08:06:19 PM
(http://i.minus.com/ivPYGeqWZI7V.gif)
(http://i.minus.com/ijdYeufaoPSeF.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 25, 2013, 09:17:23 PM
(http://i.minus.com/ivPYGeqWZI7V.gif)
(http://i.minus.com/ijdYeufaoPSeF.gif)

bahahaha
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on July 26, 2013, 10:07:28 AM
(http://i.minus.com/ijdYeufaoPSeF.gif)

Fantastic.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 26, 2013, 12:27:33 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2013, 02:16:43 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/943679_10151715656763941_937933645_n.png)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2013, 02:32:19 PM
Pretty hyped. If I didn't have to be at work tomorrow morning i think I probably would of drive up to Chicago.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2013, 02:54:57 PM
would of drive up to Chicago.

:D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2013, 03:13:20 PM
fox affiliate here has butchered the video and is broadcasting SD with the black box... mexican wynalda is much better  :angryMJ:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2013, 03:30:37 PM
would of drive up to Chicago.

:D

Hop off Tobias.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 28, 2013, 03:41:27 PM
Ball hits panama player in a sensitive area.

English announcer says "Ideally you'd want to use your feet to play the ball."

 :D

Love how the english comment on the game. 
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on July 28, 2013, 03:44:35 PM
would of drive up to Chicago.

:D

Hop off Tobias.

Such a short fuse
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2013, 04:06:35 PM
Frustrating first half
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 28, 2013, 04:08:13 PM
Frustrating first half

Yea, and boring.   :zzz:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2013, 04:09:56 PM
Frustrating first half

agreed.  created zero chances, lucked out on counter attacks
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 28, 2013, 05:06:27 PM
YAY!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2013, 05:13:51 PM
 :D Cup comes home.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 28, 2013, 06:11:06 PM
i bet mexico is real butthurt
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 28, 2013, 06:15:50 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2013, 06:18:13 PM
anyone catch brek shea pushing that loser down as the final whistle blew?  i enjoyed it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 29, 2013, 04:29:54 PM
this made me smile

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BQSG3rfCYAABraV.jpg:large)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 29, 2013, 05:40:24 PM
Stu torn ACL  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 29, 2013, 06:00:13 PM
Stu torn ACL  :frown:

awful
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 29, 2013, 07:32:05 PM
Stu torn ACL  :frown:

 :bawl:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 29, 2013, 07:51:34 PM
this tho

http://instagram.com/p/cXQxfLLFj1/

 :love: and :frown: all in one
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 29, 2013, 08:01:52 PM
this tho

http://instagram.com/p/cXQxfLLFj1/

 :love: and :frown: all in one

Straight gutted over Stu
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 29, 2013, 11:13:22 PM
this tho

http://instagram.com/p/cXQxfLLFj1/

 :love: and :frown: all in one

more the former for me, spaces! :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 30, 2013, 11:05:00 AM
this tho

http://instagram.com/p/cXQxfLLFj1/

 :love: and :frown: all in one

more the former for me, spaces! :love:
i wanna be like stu
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 30, 2013, 11:11:47 AM
this tho

http://instagram.com/p/cXQxfLLFj1/

 :love: and :frown: all in one

more the former for me, spaces! :love:
i wanna be like stu
I love Stu. We should all strive to be like him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 03, 2013, 01:57:05 PM
Just bought me a ticket to the WCQ for Jamaica at Sporting Park! :D :excited:

http://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/uncategorized/usa-vs-jamaica-tickets-kansas-city-ks-101113 (http://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/uncategorized/usa-vs-jamaica-tickets-kansas-city-ks-101113)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 03, 2013, 09:37:16 PM
Just bought me a ticket to the WCQ for Jamaica at Sporting Park! :D :excited:

http://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/uncategorized/usa-vs-jamaica-tickets-kansas-city-ks-101113 (http://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/uncategorized/usa-vs-jamaica-tickets-kansas-city-ks-101113)

Jelly
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 03, 2013, 10:49:33 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 04, 2013, 12:54:07 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:

If he is any good the Spanish will cap him
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 04, 2013, 02:09:56 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:

If he is any good the Spanish will cap him

That was my first thought.. But 11 years old. Two American parents. Plus USMNT will be better when he's of age. He could come back to play with us.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2013, 02:57:02 PM
that's pretty cool
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 04, 2013, 05:36:07 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:

If he is any good the Spanish will cap him

That was my first thought.. But 11 years old. Two American parents. Plus USMNT will be better when he's of age. He could come back to play with us.

We will see
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 06, 2013, 10:32:54 AM
Juan Swagudelo to join USA FC (aka Stoke City) in January.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on August 06, 2013, 11:00:08 AM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:

If he is any good the Spanish will cap him

That was my first thought.. But 11 years old. Two American parents. Plus USMNT will be better when he's of age. He could come back to play with us.

We will see

The kid at Barca is probably more interesting. They have a MUCH better youth development program.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 06, 2013, 12:01:31 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:

If he is any good the Spanish will cap him

That was my first thought.. But 11 years old. Two American parents. Plus USMNT will be better when he's of age. He could come back to play with us.

We will see

The kid at Barca is probably more interesting. They have a MUCH better youth development program.

Kid will also play for Spain I he is any good
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on August 06, 2013, 12:25:03 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real (http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/57270171503/11-year-old-prodigy-becomes-first-american-to-join-real)

 :sdeek:

If he is any good the Spanish will cap him

That was my first thought.. But 11 years old. Two American parents. Plus USMNT will be better when he's of age. He could come back to play with us.

We will see

The kid at Barca is probably more interesting. They have a MUCH better youth development program.

Kid will also play for Spain I he is any good

I don't know about that. Really gonna depend on the state of the American program at that time. There are some pretty talented players from America under the age of 16.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 06, 2013, 02:02:53 PM

Kid will also play for Spain I he is any good


Messi went to Barca at 11 and he plays for Argentina.  FWIW.

In unrelated news, what are futbolers saying about Dempsey to the MLS.  Good for MLS - bad fro MNT?  I mean, our MNT is better if our best are in Europe playing against the best talent, no?  On flip side, will MLS ever really take off if our best players aren't here?

Discuss.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on August 06, 2013, 05:29:11 PM

Kid will also play for Spain I he is any good


Messi went to Barca at 11 and he plays for Argentina.  FWIW.

In unrelated news, what are futbolers saying about Dempsey to the MLS.  Good for MLS - bad fro MNT?  I mean, our MNT is better if our best are in Europe playing against the best talent, no?  On flip side, will MLS ever really take off if our best players aren't here?

Discuss.

Pretty important question, but you answered it yourself. It's an incredible move for the MLS in more ways than one: marketing to the potential fans and it sends a clear message that the MLS is serious and willing to spend money on players that can still play in the top leagues. It will pay dividends down the line, imho.

Don't think it is good for Dempsey personally, or for the MNT. I heard Jurgen is not happy with it. Dempsey wasn't exactly moving up the roster at Tottenham, so I do think it's good that he moved from there and will be getting a TON more minutes, but I don't think he will face enough competition to make him a better player. On the flip side, with Eddie Johnson playing there, it might give them the chance to develop chemistry, despite the fact that E.J. will more than likely play on the wing instead of up top during MNT play.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 06, 2013, 06:08:05 PM

Kid will also play for Spain I he is any good


Messi went to Barca at 11 and he plays for Argentina.  FWIW.


 :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 06, 2013, 08:35:45 PM
Great for MLS. Neutral for USMNT. Jurgen can deal with it. If Dempsey gets worse, it's because he's getting older, not because his competition is weaker. He'll be getting lots and lots of minutes. That's the bottom line.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 06, 2013, 08:51:53 PM
Great for MLS. Neutral for USMNT. Jurgen can deal with it. If Dempsey gets worse, it's because he's getting older, not because his competition is weaker. He'll be getting lots and lots of minutes. That's the bottom line.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 06, 2013, 08:55:10 PM
how'd the finances end up working out on the $9M transfer fee?  too lazy to read right now, but the mls covering at least a portion of it seemed like a strange scenario i hadn't heard about before this
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 06, 2013, 09:12:41 PM
how'd the finances end up working out on the $9M transfer fee?  too lazy to read right now, but the mls covering at least a portion of it seemed like a strange scenario i hadn't heard about before this

MLS has weird rules and and crap idk what exactly they are
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 06, 2013, 09:13:52 PM
how'd the finances end up working out on the $9M transfer fee?  too lazy to read right now, but the mls covering at least a portion of it seemed like a strange scenario i hadn't heard about before this

MLS has weird rules and and crap idk what exactly they are

that was kinda the conclusion i came to when i spent 60 seconds researching it this morning
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 06, 2013, 09:38:22 PM
how'd the finances end up working out on the $9M transfer fee?  too lazy to read right now, but the mls covering at least a portion of it seemed like a strange scenario i hadn't heard about before this

MLS has weird rules and and crap idk what exactly they are

that was kinda the conclusion i came to when i spent 60 seconds researching it this morning

yeah it is something weird, like they are the owners not the clubs, but then I know they don't pay for some players like the extension for that guy with Portland? oh well if i come up with a better understanding i will take it to the SKC thread.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 11:05:52 AM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 8s
Breaking: New England Revolution to acquire Charlie Davies: http://bit.ly/1794cPw (http://bit.ly/1794cPw)  #NERevs #MLS #USMNT
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 08, 2013, 05:36:27 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 8s
Breaking: New England Revolution to acquire Charlie Davies: http://bit.ly/1794cPw (http://bit.ly/1794cPw)  #NERevs #MLS #USMNT
agudelo to stoke if this happens imo
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 06:27:07 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 8s
Breaking: New England Revolution to acquire Charlie Davies: http://bit.ly/1794cPw (http://bit.ly/1794cPw)  #NERevs #MLS #USMNT
agudelo to stoke if this happens imo

This already happened. And Agudelo is already going to Stoke. In January. Sometimes it's like I'm posting to a wall.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2013, 06:35:03 PM
:surprised:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 06:38:25 PM
Sorry. I shouldn't be mean to bro.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2013, 06:40:50 PM
nah, that was too good to pass up s_c
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 06:45:42 PM
Juan Swagudelo to join USA FC (aka Stoke City) in January.

FWIW
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 08, 2013, 06:50:56 PM
Juan Swagudelo to join USA FC (aka Stoke City) in January.

FWIW

go hang a banner sunny
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 06:52:22 PM
Juan Swagudelo to join USA FC (aka Stoke City) in January.

FWIW

go hang a banner sunny

 :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 06:58:01 PM
USMNT ranked one place ahead of Mexico (in meaningless FIFA world rankings) for first time since 2011. I'll be hanging a banner for that if you don't mind, Scott. :D

USA - 19
Mexico - 20
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 08, 2013, 07:16:14 PM
USMNT ranked one place ahead of Mexico (in meaningless FIFA world rankings) for first time since 2011. I'll be hanging a banner for that if you don't mind, Scott. :D

USA - 19
Mexico - 20

not meaningless. it helps us get put in a higher pot for WC drawings.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2013, 07:17:15 PM
why don't you hang a banner scott
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 08, 2013, 07:18:32 PM
why don't you hang a banner scott

eff off Tobias.
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2013, 07:19:53 PM
Such a short fuse
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 07:30:06 PM
USMNT ranked one place ahead of Mexico (in meaningless FIFA world rankings) for first time since 2011. I'll be hanging a banner for that if you don't mind, Scott. :D

USA - 19
Mexico - 20

not meaningless. it helps us get put in a higher pot for WC drawings.

I did not realize that.
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 08, 2013, 07:30:29 PM
Such a short fuse

 :jerk:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2013, 07:35:13 PM
(http://www.emofaces.com/en/emoticons/h/hug-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 07:36:53 PM
lol
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 08, 2013, 07:43:33 PM
(http://www.emofaces.com/en/emoticons/h/hug-emoticon.gif)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRV6tAW2SAZh0s2uEr-xVIRiRIZlfuhbfN40blxSuiBslxk_iZaBA)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 08, 2013, 07:47:09 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 8s
Breaking: New England Revolution to acquire Charlie Davies: http://bit.ly/1794cPw (http://bit.ly/1794cPw)  #NERevs #MLS #USMNT
agudelo to stoke if this happens imo

This already happened. And Agudelo is already going to Stoke. In January. Sometimes it's like I'm posting to a wall.
I meant this summer instead of this January. I thought I was posting to someone intelligent enough to pick up on that.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 07:49:13 PM
Ok
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 08, 2013, 07:50:09 PM
Relax it was a joke s_c
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2013, 07:58:30 PM
 :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2013, 07:30:42 AM
#1Cat
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on August 09, 2013, 07:44:03 AM
Such a short fuse

 :jerk:

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2013, 09:46:49 AM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 2m
Stoke still negotiating w/ MLS/New England to bring Agudelo over sooner. For some interesting details on that, listen to the latest SBI Show

BroXcore, I owe you an apology. I thought the deal was done.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 09, 2013, 09:49:00 AM
i think page 28 has been my favorite page in this thread
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 09, 2013, 09:55:57 AM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 2m
Stoke still negotiating w/ MLS/New England to bring Agudelo over sooner. For some interesting details on that, listen to the latest SBI Show

BroXcore, I owe you an apology. I thought the deal was done.
<3
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 09, 2013, 12:12:54 PM
i think page 28 has been my favorite page in this thread

It [page 28] was a fun interesting ride.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on August 09, 2013, 12:55:23 PM
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9529241/usmnt-new-york-s-magazine-greatest-photo-shoot-history (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9529241/usmnt-new-york-s-magazine-greatest-photo-shoot-history)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 09, 2013, 04:08:00 PM
sunny butthurt is just the weirdest.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2013, 05:57:27 PM
sunny butthurt is just the weirdest.

 :blush:
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on August 10, 2013, 09:35:56 AM
sunny butthurt is just the weirdest.

 :blush:


Before you realize it, its already happening
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 10, 2013, 11:25:16 AM
sunny butthurt is just the weirdest.

 :blush:


Before you realize it, its already happening
and then sprinkle some scot butthurt in there and we have our own little bizarre butthurt brigade.
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 10, 2013, 11:39:30 AM
sunny butthurt is just the weirdest.

 :blush:


Before you realize it, its already happening
and then sprinkle some scot butthurt in there and we have our own little bizarre butthurt brigade.

I'm going to punch you so hard when I move back two weeks from now
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 10, 2013, 11:47:18 AM
^ so weird.
Title: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 10, 2013, 12:13:24 PM
drugs?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on August 10, 2013, 04:39:09 PM
I thought until fattyfest that Scott must be like 5'-2" with classic short man syndrome. Nope not freakishly short like you would think
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 10, 2013, 04:55:12 PM
I thought until fattyfest that Scott must be like 5'-2" with classic short man syndrome. Nope not freakishly short like you would think

Still pretty short tho  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on August 10, 2013, 05:38:22 PM
I thought until fattyfest that Scott must be like 5'-2" with classic short man syndrome. Nope not freakishly short like you would think

Still pretty short tho  :frown:

i'm short too.    :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on August 10, 2013, 10:10:29 PM
I thought until fattyfest that Scott must be like 5'-2" with classic short man syndrome. Nope not freakishly short like you would think

Still pretty short tho  :frown:

I didn't think so friend irl :cheers:
Title: Re: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 11, 2013, 07:27:51 AM
I thought until fattyfest that Scott must be like 5'-2" with classic short man syndrome. Nope not freakishly short like you would think

Still pretty short tho  :frown:

I didn't think so friend irl :cheers:

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 11, 2013, 09:21:43 PM
Landon had a hat trick tonight for the Galaxy.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2013, 01:16:23 AM
Should we talk about all US Internationals in this thread or for example let the Demps and LD10 stuff go in the Sporting thread which has always been the MLS master thread?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 12, 2013, 08:25:42 AM
john anthony brooks scored for hertha berlin, and aron johannsson scored for az over the weekend

both are confirmed to be in the roster for the bosnia friendly. if we can cap both of those players, i'm going to be pretty damn excited.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 12, 2013, 10:02:57 AM
full roster for bosnia

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION - vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
GOALKEEPERS (3): Cody Cropper (Southampton), Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton)

DEFENDERS (7): John Anthony Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Michael Orozco Fiscal (Puebla), Michael Parkhurst (Augsburg), Tim Ream (Bolton Wanderers)

MIDFIELDERS (8): Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Roma), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Mix Diskerud (Rosenborg), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Danny Williams (Reading)

FORWARDS (5): Jozy Altidore (Sunderland), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC), Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar), Bobby Wood (1860 Munich)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 12, 2013, 10:16:41 AM
Should we talk about all US Internationals in this thread or for example let the Demps and LD10 stuff go in the Sporting thread which has always been the MLS master thread?

I wasn't sure.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 12, 2013, 10:18:28 AM
john anthony brooks scored for hertha berlin, and aron johannsson scored for az over the weekend

both are confirmed to be in the roster for the bosnia friendly. if we can cap both of those players, i'm going to be pretty damn excited.

Saw somewhere that those two are "ineligible" until FIFA approves their switches. I'm not entirely sure what that means. Why would they be on this roster if they aren't allowed to play? I'm hoping my confusion means nothing and we tie them both to USMNT. They are both rough ridin' studs. (I had lost all hope for Johannsson until he decided to dick-slap Iceland a few weeks ago.)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 12, 2013, 10:20:08 AM
Should we talk about all US Internationals in this thread or for example let the Demps and LD10 stuff go in the Sporting thread which has always been the MLS master thread?

I wasn't sure.

oh man, demps stuff was super weird for a bit there.  is it epl thread, is it usmnt thread, is it sporting kc (mls) thread?

i guess there's one less to worry about now
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 12, 2013, 10:25:21 AM
john anthony brooks scored for hertha berlin, and aron johannsson scored for az over the weekend

both are confirmed to be in the roster for the bosnia friendly. if we can cap both of those players, i'm going to be pretty damn excited.

Saw somewhere that those two are "ineligible" until FIFA approves their switches. I'm not entirely sure what that means. Why would they be on this roster if they aren't allowed to play? I'm hoping my confusion means nothing and we tie them both to USMNT. They are both rough ridin' studs. (I had lost all hope for Johannsson until he decided to dick-slap Iceland a few weeks ago.)
brooks is good to go, but johannsson is still waiting on paperwork to be pushed through for his one time switch. JK said that he was inviting him in to get a feel for the squad, but he doesn't think he'll be able to play.

brooks, i feel good about because he turned down the german camp (U-21) to accept the USA call up.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 12, 2013, 10:43:35 AM
john anthony brooks scored for hertha berlin, and aron johannsson scored for az over the weekend

both are confirmed to be in the roster for the bosnia friendly. if we can cap both of those players, i'm going to be pretty damn excited.

Saw somewhere that those two are "ineligible" until FIFA approves their switches. I'm not entirely sure what that means. Why would they be on this roster if they aren't allowed to play? I'm hoping my confusion means nothing and we tie them both to USMNT. They are both rough ridin' studs. (I had lost all hope for Johannsson until he decided to dick-slap Iceland a few weeks ago.)
brooks is good to go, but johannsson is still waiting on paperwork to be pushed through for his one time switch. JK said that he was inviting him in to get a feel for the squad, but he doesn't think he'll be able to play.

brooks, i feel good about because he turned down the german camp (U-21) to accept the USA call up.

Gotcha. This is what I saw. I thought he meant they both are. Makes sense now.

Avi Creditor ?@AviCreditor 1h
USA roster vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina is out: Brooks, Johannson (ineligible until FIFA approves switch) in: http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2013/08/Klinsmann-Calls-23-Players-for-Friendly-Against-Bosnia-Herzegovina.aspx …

Yeah, I really think we have JA Brooks. And I feel like there's no turning back now for Aron. Everyone in Iceland hates him now.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 12, 2013, 11:21:41 AM
i like our 3 threads we have, guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 12, 2013, 11:30:38 AM
i like our 3 threads we have, guys.
i agree

it's like barhopping in aggieville but instead of getting drunk, we have discussions. and there is never a cover.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 12, 2013, 11:37:28 AM
usmnt thread is like kites because dance party
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 12, 2013, 11:38:17 AM
we like never lose  :dance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on August 12, 2013, 12:58:43 PM
And I feel like there's no turning back now for Aron. Everyone in Iceland hates him now.

Iceland, pfft. Every Icelander wants to be an American since the Junior Goodwill Games.

Ducks fly together bitches
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 12, 2013, 01:13:42 PM
whens our next game dorks?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 12, 2013, 01:48:01 PM
whens our next game dorks?

Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wednesday 1:30 ESPN2
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 12, 2013, 01:50:18 PM
eff Bosnia and eff Herzegovina too.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2013, 01:54:41 PM
And I feel like there's no turning back now for Aron. Everyone in Iceland hates him now.

Iceland, pfft. Every Icelander wants to be an American since the Junior Goodwill Games.

Ducks fly together bitches

 :D

Really do love Aron choosing the Stars and Stripes.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2013, 01:57:41 PM
usmnt thread is like kites because dance party

Spaces, assign the other threads a bar!!! Also do the Champions League thread too!! :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 12, 2013, 02:01:28 PM
whens our next game dorks?

Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wednesday 1:30 ESPN2

TWO countries now?  :lol: well i guess i had to see this coming. cant beat us with just one.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2013, 03:44:43 PM
Sadly our winning streak will end, 0-0
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2013, 04:31:01 PM
Would love to win. Probably don't see it happening. MIR predicting 0-0 sounds about right for a game like this.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 12, 2013, 08:12:15 PM
usmnt thread is like kites because dance party

Spaces, assign the other threads a bar!!! Also do the Champions League thread too!! :excited:
Well Sporting thread is obvs Kaws because we also never lose and dance a lot.

Champions League thread is So Long Saloon to an 18 year old. Sorry, kid. Only the big boys get in.

All the other bars are individual teams in the Premier League. United are Wabash the elite rooftop emaw bar.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on August 13, 2013, 02:59:01 PM
usmnt thread is like kites because dance party

Spaces, assign the other threads a bar!!! Also do the Champions League thread too!! :excited:
Well Sporting thread is obvs Kaws because we also never lose and dance a lot.

Champions League thread is So Long Saloon to an 18 year old. Sorry, kid. Only the big boys get in.

All the other bars are individual teams in the Premier League. United are Wabash the elite rooftop emaw bar.

couldn't have said it better myself.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 13, 2013, 03:04:59 PM
FIFA is stupid putting friendlies right before/after all the major leagues start. Nobody wants to hurt themselves, so the games end up being crap. 0-0 is a great guess
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 13, 2013, 03:08:03 PM
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U.S. Soccer ?@ussoccer 2m
Aron Johannsson has been cleared by #FIFA to appear for the #USMNT. He's eligible to play tomorrow! #USAvBIH pic.twitter.com/LHnuciVPHc

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BRkuosUCIAE4618.jpg)

 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 13, 2013, 03:45:15 PM
oh my god  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on August 13, 2013, 04:24:23 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 13, 2013, 04:58:12 PM
We're gonna win the world cup!  :dance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 13, 2013, 05:28:36 PM
usmnt is #11 in the new ELO ranking

http://eloratings.net/
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 13, 2013, 05:48:29 PM
Quote
U.S. Soccer ?@ussoccer 2m
Aron Johannsson has been cleared by #FIFA to appear for the #USMNT. He's eligible to play tomorrow! #USAvBIH pic.twitter.com/LHnuciVPHc

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BRkuosUCIAE4618.jpg)

 :excited:

boing
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 13, 2013, 06:40:00 PM
he's got that look like he'll cherry bomb the opponent's toilet at halftime and then come out and knock a couple in the net :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 13, 2013, 10:49:13 PM
usmnt is #11 in the new ELO ranking

http://eloratings.net/

usmnt is now #1 in the new s_c ranking
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 13, 2013, 11:32:37 PM
usmnt is #11 in the new ELO ranking

http://eloratings.net/

usmnt is now #1 in the new s_c ranking
WILL TAKE

:moreira:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 08:55:10 AM
why do you guys say usmnt instead of us or usa or (best option) america?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 09:33:19 AM
just used to it i guess

will start using usa now
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 09:35:07 AM
just used to it i guess

will start using usa now

I was just curious. I think a nationwide push to start using "america" would really show the world how big of studs we are.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 09:41:19 AM
just used to it i guess

will start using usa now

I was just curious. I think a nationwide push to start using "america" would really show the world how big of studs we are.
i can definitely see the merit. usually i was saying usmnt in a less specific medium, so it was kind of necessary.

america going forward, imo
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on August 14, 2013, 10:10:20 AM
who is this johansson guy and why are we all excited? is his sister's name scarlet and is she going to be at usmnt america games now? because BOING amiright  :drool: 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 10:16:48 AM
i blame club america  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 10:21:28 AM
who is this johansson guy and why are we all excited? is his sister's name scarlet and is she going to be at usmnt america games now? because BOING amiright  :drool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbAosohHhPk

22 year old american-icelandic striker that will instantly be our second best goal threat at forward behind altidore
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 10:24:53 AM
who is this johansson guy and why are we all excited? is his sister's name scarlet and is she going to be at usmnt america games now? because BOING amiright  :drool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbAosohHhPk

22 year old american-icelandic striker that will instantly be our second best goal threat at forward behind altidore

Thanks for the video. Seems to have a real knack for being in the right place at the right time. He'll do well with Landon and Zusi giving him service.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 10:25:07 AM
because BOING amiright  :drool:

u rite
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 10:29:34 AM
who is this johansson guy and why are we all excited? is his sister's name scarlet and is she going to be at usmnt america games now? because BOING amiright  :drool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbAosohHhPk

22 year old american-icelandic striker that will instantly be our second best goal threat at forward behind altidore

Thanks for the video. Seems to have a real knack for being in the right place at the right time. He'll do well with Landon and Zusi giving him service.
plus mix in the middle, creating the nordic connection or "the nordic spine"

:love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 10:33:20 AM
Very excited for both JA Brooks and Johannsson tonight. I expect Brooks to start and Johannsson to come on as a sub.

Btw, did anyone realize that Brooks is rough ridin' 6'4"?? Who does he replace in the future? Gonzo or Besler? I say it has to be Gonzo. Besler compliments either player well. Have to leave him on the field. Although, if Omar and John were both on the field at the same time, our two CBs would be 6'4" and 6'5"... Oh man.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist US National Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on August 14, 2013, 10:56:23 AM
Very excited for both JA Brooks and Johannsson tonight. I expect Brooks to start and Johannsson to come on as a sub.

Btw, did anyone realize that Brooks is rough ridin' 6'4"?? Who does he replace in the future? Gonzo or Besler? I say it has to be Gonzo. Besler compliments either player well. Have to leave him on the field. Although, if Omar and John were both on the field at the same time, our two CBs would be 6'4" and 6'5"... Oh man.

Maybe Besler handles the right or left duties? We need his speed for sure, but the thought that we could have that amount of size in the center is alluring. :dunno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 14, 2013, 11:11:33 AM
america is building a monster imo
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 11:15:48 AM
besler and gonzo going forward for sure. i think the pairing for 2014 is besler/gonzo and for 2018 it'll be JAB/Gonzo

brooks will be the first off the bench though. gonna be interesting to see how he plays now that hertha berlin is in the bundesliga
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 14, 2013, 11:25:05 AM
besler and gonzo going forward for sure. i think the pairing for 2014 is besler/gonzo and for 2018 it'll be JAB/Gonzo

brooks will be the first off the bench though. gonna be interesting to see how he plays now that hertha berlin is in the bundesliga

Well winning 6-1 and scoring the 2nd goal is a good start.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on August 14, 2013, 11:28:51 AM
america is building a monster imo

The Panama win will hurt us in the long run
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 11:29:47 AM
besler and gonzo going forward for sure. i think the pairing for 2014 is besler/gonzo and for 2018 it'll be JAB/Gonzo

brooks will be the first off the bench though. gonna be interesting to see how he plays now that hertha berlin is in the bundesliga

Well winning 6-1 and scoring the 2nd goal is a good start.
true. frankfurt blows but it's crazy that berlin looked that strong.

also

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2013/08/Brooks-It-Was-Not-A-Hard-Decision-To-Play-for-The-USA.aspx
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 11:31:01 AM
don't even have to read the article with a link like that!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 14, 2013, 01:03:02 PM
USA lineup: Howard; Evans, Cameron, Brooks, F. Johnson; Bradley, Jones; Bedoya, Diskerud, E. Johnson; Altidore.

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Anyone else get tired of seeing Bedoya out there? Just not exciting.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:22:40 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be)

I love Aron and love that he's playing for us, but I get the vibe he only is playing for us because we're so awesome/not pud like Iceland.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on August 14, 2013, 01:32:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be)

I love Aron and love that he's playing for us, but I get the vibe he only is playing for us because we're so awesome/not pud like Iceland.

And....?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:35:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be)

I love Aron and love that he's playing for us, but I get the vibe he only is playing for us because we're so awesome/not pud like Iceland.

And....?

I know people call me a tuck for saying crap like this, but I get the feeling he doesn't feel American. He's barely spent time here, and his whole team is full-blown Icelandic. He was only born here because his parents were going to school here for a few years.

Go ahead, jump all over me... I don't have doubts about this either fwiw like I do/did about Timmy Chandler.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on August 14, 2013, 01:45:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be)

I love Aron and love that he's playing for us, but I get the vibe he only is playing for us because we're so awesome/not pud like Iceland.

And....?

I know people call me a tuck for saying crap like this, but I get the feeling he doesn't feel American. He's barely spent time here, and his whole team is full-blown Icelandic. He was only born here because his parents were going to school here for a few years.

Go ahead, jump all over me... I don't have doubts about this either fwiw like I do/did about Timmy Chandler.

See my post from yesterday. This is like if instead of making D3 some shitty college movie, the Iceland studs had joined the Ducks to fight some hockey playing aliens Space Jam style. The kids just living every Icelanders dream of playing for team USA and you're over here trying to rain on his parade.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:48:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcmRa4pRe78&feature=youtu.be)

I love Aron and love that he's playing for us, but I get the vibe he only is playing for us because we're so awesome/not pud like Iceland.

And....?

I know people call me a tuck for saying crap like this, but I get the feeling he doesn't feel American. He's barely spent time here, and his whole team is full-blown Icelandic. He was only born here because his parents were going to school here for a few years.

Go ahead, jump all over me... I don't have doubts about this either fwiw like I do/did about Timmy Chandler.

See my post from yesterday. This is like if instead of making D3 some shitty college movie, the Iceland studs had joined the Ducks to fight some hockey playing aliens Space Jam style. The kids just living every Icelanders dream of playing for team USA and you're over here trying to rain on his parade.

Haha, oh yeah I saw that post.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:49:49 PM
welp
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 01:49:53 PM
Was that not offsides?? JFC
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 01:50:02 PM
eff you, eddie johnson
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:51:02 PM
Was that not offsides?? JFC

One player was offside, but not Dzeko. The other player wasn't involved enough to warrant a call.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:54:09 PM
I'm getting close to going all-in for Brad Evans at RB. If Chandler could get back in the team and show me something, I'd consider him. But eff Parkhurst and eff Cameron. Love Cherundolo, but he's old news.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 01:56:21 PM
I'm getting close to going all-in for Brad Evans at RB. If Chandler could get back in the team and show me something, I'd consider him. But eff Parkhurst and eff Cameron. Love Cherundolo, but he's old news.
completely agree with you. i really hope chandler makes his way back though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 01:57:56 PM
I'm getting close to going all-in for Brad Evans at RB. If Chandler could get back in the team and show me something, I'd consider him. But eff Parkhurst and eff Cameron. Love Cherundolo, but he's old news.
completely agree with you. i really hope chandler makes his way back though.

Chandler definitely has a lot of promise, being only like 22 years old, but Evans is in-form. (And he's seen the field in the past year)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 02:12:12 PM
Ibisevic was offside.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 02:13:32 PM
I blame stevedave for wanting to change the name to america or whatever dumb idea it was
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 02:13:58 PM
kinda forgot it was an afternoon game here, my hdhr prime at home seems to be powered off for some reason, and i'm randomly only connecting at 3g :flush:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 02:53:59 PM
 :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 02:58:14 PM
JOOOOOOOOOOOOZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

 :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 02:59:55 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 03:01:10 PM
¡club américa!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 03:02:25 PM
so this is nice

aron on!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:03:06 PM
so this is nice

aron on!

 :drool:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:14:18 PM
Aron with a good chance already. I'm so excited for him, you guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:16:14 PM
Oh man. And another.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 03:16:49 PM
holy eff aron is going to be so good
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 03:23:35 PM
HOLY crap JOZY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:24:04 PM
OOOMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG


 :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 03:25:26 PM
JOZYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:25:59 PM
HAT TRICK YALLLL!!!!!!!

 :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:27:56 PM
This is mind-blowing. What a "tale of two halves?" AMIRITE U GUISE?!

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 03:28:31 PM
this is just ridiculous
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 03:29:26 PM
This is mind-blowing. What a "tale of two halves?" AMIRITE U GUISE?!

 :love:

YES (from my vast knowledge following twitter, this thread, and watching the occasional clip of jozy wrecking the goal)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
4-3. Dzeko grabbed his second.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 14, 2013, 03:32:59 PM
Full time.
Title: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on August 14, 2013, 03:33:06 PM
We are never going to lose again!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 03:33:16 PM
scoring goals/winning is fun, guys
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on August 14, 2013, 03:33:32 PM
What an exciting game to watch.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 14, 2013, 03:36:25 PM
you guys, this is awesome

die klinsmannschaft
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 14, 2013, 03:44:15 PM
So happy to be wrong. Josmer and Johannsson  :excited: :AA:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 03:45:35 PM
So happy to be wrong. Josmer and Johannsson  :excited: :AA:

:thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 14, 2013, 03:48:42 PM
Jozy is only 23 years old, just think about that. Another decade in the USMNT
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 14, 2013, 04:45:32 PM
Been at work and super busy but v excited to see the highlights of America bossing again!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 14, 2013, 04:47:14 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AXOuCdr.gif)
Title: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 05:08:19 PM
Nice work guys
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 14, 2013, 06:23:36 PM
Jozy is so great you guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 14, 2013, 06:37:38 PM
I blame stevedave for wanting to change the name to america or whatever dumb idea it was

Bump
Title: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 07:12:01 PM
Yeah, you're all welcome
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: _33 on August 14, 2013, 07:34:54 PM
Who did America aka USA aka US destroy on the pitch this time?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: hemmy on August 14, 2013, 07:37:58 PM
Who did America aka USA aka US destroy on the pitch this time?

Dunno, probably Spain or Brazil or some other pud team.
Title: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 07:57:49 PM
seems like we're a lot less racist when we're winning, hasn't really been an outbreak in a while
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 14, 2013, 08:02:34 PM
how pissed is the world going to be when we win the world cup and force them to call it soccer for 4 years? (pretty sure thats how it works)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on August 14, 2013, 09:15:26 PM
I blame stevedave for wanting to change the name to america or whatever dumb idea it was

Bump

 :sdeek: looks 'shopped
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 15, 2013, 01:39:08 AM
that freekick was just sex.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2013, 08:20:24 AM
seems like we're a lot less racist when we're winning not playing those "monkeys" from Jamaica, hasn't really been an outbreak in a while
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 15, 2013, 02:47:27 PM
On this day in 2012:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5QVy_5TCxA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5QVy_5TCxA)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2013, 03:01:06 PM
On this day in 2012:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5QVy_5TCxA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5QVy_5TCxA)

loved this game  :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 29, 2013, 02:42:06 PM
GK - Guzan, Howard, Rimando

Defenders - Beasley, Besler, Brooks, Cameron, Castillo, Evans, Gonzalez, Orozco

Midfielders - Beckerman, Bedoya, Bradley, Diskerud, F. Johnson, Jones, Zusi

Forwards - Altidore, Dempsey, Donovan, Johannsson, E. Johnson

:love:

We are so hot right now you guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2013, 03:39:15 PM
amazing roster.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2013, 07:53:21 PM
us women just destroying mexico in a friendly on FS1 right now.  5-0 in the 43rd minute :sdeek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2013, 10:00:06 PM
7-0 final. 4 FCKC players started. All 6 were capped.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on September 04, 2013, 03:42:08 PM
 :sdeek:

http://deadspin.com/costa-rica-is-trolling-the-crap-out-of-the-usmnt-1252737050 (http://deadspin.com/costa-rica-is-trolling-the-crap-out-of-the-usmnt-1252737050)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on September 04, 2013, 04:17:33 PM
they are still so upset about the snow game
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 04, 2013, 04:22:44 PM
god i hope we beat them. they will melt down hard.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on September 04, 2013, 10:07:48 PM
we should bomb their city (if they have one)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 06, 2013, 10:17:26 AM
we should bomb their city (if they have one)

Their entire country is the city, it's so small.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2013, 12:26:13 PM
sounds like BWW is the only place in the 'ville with it on tonight  :curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2013, 12:27:53 PM
ya WTF is going on with this bullshit channel?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 12:30:33 PM
ya WTF is going on with this bullshit channel?

it really is bullshit.  time to dig out the super long hdmi cable :flush:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2013, 12:37:54 PM
ya WTF is going on with this bullshit channel?

it really is bullshit.  time to dig out the super long hdmi cable :flush:

i mean i am going to be pakout drunk at some midtown bar by half time so it won't matter but I STILL KIND OF WANT TO BITCH ABOUT IT  :curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 12:39:16 PM
ya WTF is going on with this bullshit channel?

it really is bullshit.  time to dig out the super long hdmi cable :flush:

i mean i am going to be pakout drunk at some midtown bar by half time so it won't matter but I STILL KIND OF WANT TO BITCH ABOUT IT  :curse:

this bullshit the costa ricans have been pulling has finally crossed the line.  time to get all scottwildcat on these assholes :chainsaw:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
ya WTF is going on with this bullshit channel?

it really is bullshit.  time to dig out the super long hdmi cable :flush:

i mean i am going to be pakout drunk at some midtown bar by half time so it won't matter but I STILL KIND OF WANT TO BITCH ABOUT IT  :curse:

this bullshit the costa ricans have been pulling has finally crossed the line.  time to get all scottwildcat on these assholes :chainsaw:

well hop in your time machine and go back to a few days ago and get mad then if you want to get all scottwildcat on those assholes  :chainsaw:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 02:40:03 PM
sounds like BWW is the only place in the 'ville with it on tonight  :curse:

What about Fuzzy's Tacos? :D

And fwiw, I watched the Jamaica game at Kaw's when it was on this channel. (beIN Sport right?)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 02:40:42 PM
Costa Rica jersey spotted in the engineering complex.  :Yuck:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2013, 03:04:53 PM
sounds like BWW is the only place in the 'ville with it on tonight  :curse:

What about Fuzzy's Tacos? :D

And fwiw, I watched the Jamaica game at Kaw's when it was on this channel. (beIN Sport right?)

guy i talked to said they didn't have it. he also could be an idiot
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2013, 03:05:17 PM
Costa Rica jersey spotted in the engineering complex.  :Yuck:

did you punch him?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on September 06, 2013, 03:06:33 PM
Costa Rica jersey spotted in the engineering complex.  :Yuck:

did you punch him?

you should really consider punching him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 03:09:28 PM
Costa Rica jersey spotted in the engineering complex.  :Yuck:

did you punch him?

Looked Costa Rican. :dunno:

I'm no racist.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2013, 03:32:52 PM
Costa Rica jersey spotted in the engineering complex.  :Yuck:

did you punch him?

you should really consider punching him.

why? eff those guys. i wore a guatemala jersey in guatemala when usmnt destroyed them like 9-0, but everybody knew whoTF i was rooting for
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 08:34:52 PM
let's kick their ass in their chinese stadium, you guys
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 09:12:58 PM
welp
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 09:14:56 PM
what if we actually suck?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 09:16:57 PM

what if we actually suck?

football country
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 09:18:41 PM

what if we actually suck?

football country

:users:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 09:48:23 PM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL de Estados Uniiidos!

(Landon should be taking PKs. NOT Clint)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 09:50:26 PM
Clint was lucky as crap to get that deflection on a driven pk like that
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 10:07:11 PM
Honduras is up 2-1 at the Azteca!!!! 71'
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 10:30:44 PM
MEXICO LOSES

 :Woot:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 10:32:32 PM
nice track Costa Rica :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2013, 10:35:07 PM
nice track Costa Rica :lol:

Buncha poors, like Jamaica...

 :kstategrad:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 10:36:00 PM
ugh
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2013, 10:37:33 PM
You ever go night night?  :flush:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 10:38:50 PM
I don't know what that means mir
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2013, 10:43:27 PM
You ever wanna go night night?  :flush:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJcRtn2njd0
We went night night
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2013, 10:50:12 PM
Not sure why Navas is laying down, he just rough ridin' blasted EJ. As a keeper and avowed EJ hater it was awesome.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 10:51:46 PM
that clip helps my lkhiq
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2013, 10:58:20 PM
That couldn't have gone worse, horrible night. Injured key player, 3 yellow card suspensions, rough ridin' blown out. It was all bad.

Geoff Cameron should never ever play again. I no longer want to hear this stupid crap about how playing in Europe seasons you better than the MLS. Man, Cameron was awful.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 11:04:57 PM
That couldn't have gone worse, horrible night. Injured key player, 3 yellow card suspensions, rough ridin' blown out. It was all bad.

Geoff Cameron should never ever play again. I no longer want to hear this stupid crap about how playing in Europe seasons you better than the MLS. Man, Cameron was awful.

with bradley out before the match we should've just thrown guzan, beckerman, diskerud, cameron, brooks, e johnson, etc out there and just let them dick around for a while
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on September 06, 2013, 11:30:55 PM
Terribly disappointing result. And Klinsmann called it:
"I don't doubt that Marco Antonio Rodriguez is a great referee," Klinsmann said. "But at the same time, there is something I can't get out of my head. I have eight players with a yellow card, and four days later we face Mexico. Truthfully, I don't like this."
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2013, 11:34:08 PM
Terribly disappointing result. And Klinsmann called it:
"I don't doubt that Marco Antonio Rodriguez is a great referee," Klinsmann said. "But at the same time, there is something I can't get out of my head. I have eight players with a yellow card, and four days later we face Mexico. Truthfully, I don't like this."

his players shouldn't be dumbasses
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 07, 2013, 12:47:47 PM
Agreed. Cameron is rough ridin' terrible, and ugly.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 07, 2013, 01:50:55 PM
On the plus side, that USA/Jamaica game at SKC stadium might not be so meaningless now
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2013, 08:10:53 AM
On the plus side, that USA/Jamaica game at SKC stadium might not be so meaningless now

It will be.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 09, 2013, 11:41:15 AM
(http://www.ultraimg.com/images/Y6IHD.gif)

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 09, 2013, 11:59:24 AM
rough ridin' Ticos
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2013, 12:03:20 PM
lame sauce

http://deadspin.com/this-dive-is-why-matt-besler-is-suspended-for-the-mexic-1277700676?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow (http://deadspin.com/this-dive-is-why-matt-besler-is-suspended-for-the-mexic-1277700676?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 09, 2013, 12:03:54 PM
Via his wiki page

Quote
He is best known for his embarrassing dive during the September 6, 2013 World Cup qualifying match between the United States and Costa Rica.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 09, 2013, 03:20:22 PM
Concacaf refs make up rules as they go. Let's just say for the sake of arguments Besler did kick him, that wouldn't be a yellow, it would be a red. The ref didn't see anything happen, so he had no right to issue anyone a card (even for diving). Instead this happened:

"I didn't see the challenge, and have no idea what happened, but I'm going to give a yellow card to the defender anyways"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on September 09, 2013, 03:54:42 PM
I love soccer but this is the crap that needs to get fixed. At the very least there needs to be a challenge system to rescind cards like this.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 09, 2013, 04:53:59 PM
I love soccer but this is the crap that needs to get fixed. At the very least there needs to be a challenge system to rescind cards like this.

yeah and kick all the vaginas out of the sport because they make it suck to watch.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2013, 08:07:20 AM
Beat Mexico :comehere:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 10, 2013, 12:03:14 PM
No Josy, no Besler, no Bradley, and no (one cares, but) Cameron.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 10, 2013, 12:13:53 PM

No Josy, no Besler, no Bradley, and no (one cares, but) Cameron.

we should have to trot out 11 camerons as a public shaming
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2013, 06:27:01 PM
Getting nervous  :impatient:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2013, 08:07:46 PM
Concacaf refs make up rules as they go. Let's just say for the sake of arguments Besler did kick him, that wouldn't be a yellow, it would be a red. The ref didn't see anything happen, so he had no right to issue anyone a card (even for diving). Instead this happened:

"I didn't see the challenge, and have no idea what happened, but I'm going to give a yellow card to the defender anyways"

Terribly disappointing result. And Klinsmann called it:
"I don't doubt that Marco Antonio Rodriguez is a great referee," Klinsmann said. "But at the same time, there is something I can't get out of my head. I have eight players with a yellow card, and four days later we face Mexico. Truthfully, I don't like this."

A few days late, but I'm assuming you guys don't know that it was the linesman that called that foul. I thought the Mexican official did a great job.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 10, 2013, 08:10:52 PM
I've only read things and not really watched Mexico first-hand in a bit.  they are shockingly bad, and I wasn't expecting much.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 10, 2013, 08:15:42 PM
 :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 10, 2013, 08:42:59 PM
juergen is just killing me tonight :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 10, 2013, 08:44:19 PM
DOS A CERO YOU GUYS

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on September 10, 2013, 09:24:59 PM
Concacaf refs make up rules as they go. Let's just say for the sake of arguments Besler did kick him, that wouldn't be a yellow, it would be a red. The ref didn't see anything happen, so he had no right to issue anyone a card (even for diving). Instead this happened:

"I didn't see the challenge, and have no idea what happened, but I'm going to give a yellow card to the defender anyways"

Terribly disappointing result. And Klinsmann called it:
"I don't doubt that Marco Antonio Rodriguez is a great referee," Klinsmann said. "But at the same time, there is something I can't get out of my head. I have eight players with a yellow card, and four days later we face Mexico. Truthfully, I don't like this."

A few days late, but I'm assuming you guys don't know that it was the linesman that called that foul. I thought the Mexican official did a great job.
Yeah a Mexican linesmen and a Mexican ref, you know who actually issued the card, since that is what refs do.  It was a trash card that no competent ref should have imagined taking out of his pocket.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2013, 09:29:53 PM
Demps missed on purpose. He had to! ¡Dos a Cero!

We are going to Brazil, we are going to Brazil, we are going, we are going, WE ARE GOING TO BRAZIL!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on September 10, 2013, 09:39:35 PM
That was really fun.   :party:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on September 10, 2013, 09:58:31 PM
dos a cero, mother effers  :love: :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 10, 2013, 10:02:13 PM
how awesome is this to watch them booze it up on espn?  seems awesome from here
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on September 10, 2013, 10:07:51 PM
Hopefully Panama can somehow manage a draw at Mexico.  That match is huge between the two of them. 

I would love to see Mexico sit at home during the World Cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2013, 10:09:59 PM
Mexico is a loss to Panama away from not even going to New Zealand, stunning.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on September 10, 2013, 10:28:17 PM
I wonder if a gold medal team from the Olympics has ever failed to enter the proceeding world cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2013, 10:34:05 PM
does the USA go for top qualifier from CONCACAF on final match day @ Panama, if losing would mean Mexico stays home and doesn't even get a shot at NZ? If i were JuKl I would toss out any random kid (including some of these 12 yo wonder kids playing is Spain England and Germany right now) I ever wanted to cap into that team and let the chips fall where they might.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 10, 2013, 10:50:36 PM
 :Woot:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2013, 11:07:07 PM
does the USA go for top qualifier from CONCACAF on final match day @ Panama, if losing would mean Mexico stays home and doesn't even get a shot at NZ? If i were JuKl I would toss out any random kid (including some of these 12 yo wonder kids playing is Spain England and Germany right now) I ever wanted to cap into that team and let the chips fall where they might.

Seeded spot tho

Panama has played well this summer. If they beat Mexico on the 10th El Tri will be done anyway. Panama may go into that match looking for 3rd.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2013, 11:11:07 PM
does the USA go for top qualifier from CONCACAF on final match day @ Panama, if losing would mean Mexico stays home and doesn't even get a shot at NZ? If i were JuKl I would toss out any random kid (including some of these 12 yo wonder kids playing is Spain England and Germany right now) I ever wanted to cap into that team and let the chips fall where they might.

Seeded spot tho

Panama has played well this summer. If they beat Mexico on the 10th El Tri will be done anyway. Panama may go into that match looking for 3rd.

they aren't going to win in the azteca. I know mexico isn't who they have been and they have dropped a lot of points even at home this hex but no way with a wc ticket on the line will they lose to panama, draw could happen. do not see them losing. hope i am wrong tho
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 10, 2013, 11:17:15 PM
i've gotta agree with scott here.  talent, trends, etc not withstanding, it's incredibly tough to win there.  definitely throw a huge-ass party tough
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: SabiNation on September 11, 2013, 08:17:38 AM
hey guys, low americansoccerIQ here, but what's the significance of dos a cero?  I mean obviously it means 2-0...did that score happen before?

I was going to ask somebody on twitter but I figured I'd ask my bros at goE instead.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on September 11, 2013, 08:46:33 AM
hey guys, low americansoccerIQ here, but what's the significance of dos a cero?  I mean obviously it means 2-0...did that score happen before?

I was going to ask somebody on twitter but I figured I'd ask my bros at goE instead.

the last three U.S.-Mexico qualifiers in Columbus all had that score, too.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on September 11, 2013, 08:48:07 AM
sb nation did a history of dos a cero as well. good read

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/9/10/4712500/usa-vs-mexico-2014-world-cup-qualifying-preview-history
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2013, 08:51:14 AM
does the USA go for top qualifier from CONCACAF on final match day @ Panama, if losing would mean Mexico stays home and doesn't even get a shot at NZ? If i were JuKl I would toss out any random kid (including some of these 12 yo wonder kids playing is Spain England and Germany right now) I ever wanted to cap into that team and let the chips fall where they might.

JK will go for the win. Wish he wouldn't though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 11, 2013, 09:48:24 AM
I HATE KU MORE THAN I LOVE THE CATS  :curse:

you tucks
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 11, 2013, 09:49:19 AM
1853rd post just wanted to stop by and say MEXICO SUCKS!  :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2013, 10:13:44 AM
Totally different situation here Spaces. Just go back to twitter where you're actually funny.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: SabiNation on September 11, 2013, 10:13:57 AM
hey guys, low americansoccerIQ here, but what's the significance of dos a cero?  I mean obviously it means 2-0...did that score happen before?

I was going to ask somebody on twitter but I figured I'd ask my bros at goE instead.

the last fizz U.S.-Mexico qualifiers in Columbus all had that score, too.

 :surprised:  gotcha, thanks
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2013, 10:15:06 AM
hey guys, low americansoccerIQ here, but what's the significance of dos a cero?  I mean obviously it means 2-0...did that score happen before?

I was going to ask somebody on twitter but I figured I'd ask my bros at goE instead.

the last fizz U.S.-Mexico qualifiers in Columbus all had that score, too.

 :surprised:  gotcha, thanks

Yup and was the score of the game when we beat them in the knockout stages of the WC I believe
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 11, 2013, 10:15:55 AM
I wonder if a gold medal team from the Olympics has ever failed to enter the proceeding world cup.

Not since East Germany in 1978
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 11, 2013, 10:53:48 AM
spaces, nice posting. destroyed these clowns.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2013, 10:55:11 AM
Totally different situation here Spaces. Just go back to twitter where you're actually funny.

knew it

:peek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 11, 2013, 11:02:37 AM
spaces is a top 5 poster here and probably top 3 twitter follow, imo.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 11, 2013, 11:49:30 AM
spaces is a top buzz poster here and probably top fizz twitter follow, imo.
The Word and just keep the number filter on for fun.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 11, 2013, 11:52:27 AM
posting about soccer without being a soccer dork is a valuable skill.  congrats spaces, you've earned it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 11, 2013, 02:38:15 PM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2013, 04:04:30 PM
Soak it in, fellas.   :gocho:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdcUBqgLMMM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdcUBqgLMMM)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on September 11, 2013, 04:22:10 PM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo

Radio guys love to talk about how the biggest obstacle to soccer in the US is "US soccer guy." I agree and think MIR would be an excellent alternative.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 11, 2013, 04:40:37 PM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo

Radio guys love to talk about how the biggest obstacle to soccer in the US is "US soccer guy." I agree and think MIR would be an excellent alternative.

I would still slap the crap out of MiR if he ever called a pair of cleats "boots" in front of me.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
One thing that really bothers me is when people call the field a "pitch."

People just don't get that some things are more Britishisms than they are soccer terms. Like, we're still Americans, you guys. We don't need to speak like British pieces of crap just because they like soccer more in their country....

Really though, my biggest pet peeve is when people exchange "is" for "are." Like "Sporting Kansas City are going to win." NO. If you're American, it's "Sporting Kansas City IS going to win." You sound like a Euro-snob if you talk like that.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 11, 2013, 05:02:04 PM
I hate when people do whatever they want. You know?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2013, 05:07:17 PM
 :flush:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2013, 05:32:35 PM
Sorry, spaces, I was just venting some butthurt, nattamean?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 11, 2013, 07:17:57 PM
I don't hate it, I just love mocking them.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 11, 2013, 07:18:26 PM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo

Radio guys love to talk about how the biggest obstacle to soccer in the US is "US soccer guy." I agree and think MIR would be an excellent alternative.

I would still slap the crap out of MiR if he ever called a pair of cleats "boots" in front of me.

Its ingrained, my best man is british and most of the soccer I have played as an adult was with Euros. Sorry  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 11, 2013, 07:21:35 PM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo

Radio guys love to talk about how the biggest obstacle to soccer in the US is "US soccer guy." I agree and think MIR would be an excellent alternative.

I would still slap the crap out of MiR if he ever called a pair of cleats "boots" in front of me.

Its ingrained, my best man is british and most of the soccer I have played as an adult was with Euros. Sorry  :frown:

Let's just say you've been warned. :don'tcare:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 11, 2013, 08:57:44 PM
I like saying are instead of is. Kansas City has found itself in first place sounds worse than Kansas City has found themselves in first place
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on September 12, 2013, 06:40:42 AM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo

Radio guys love to talk about how the biggest obstacle to soccer in the US is "US soccer guy." I agree and think MIR would be an excellent alternative.

I would still slap the crap out of MiR if he ever called a pair of cleats "boots" in front of me.

Its ingrained, my best man is british and most of the soccer I have played as an adult was with Euros. Sorry  :frown:

Let's just say you've been warned. :don'tcare:

Where do you stand on "kit"?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2013, 08:40:17 AM
for some reason I love seeing MiR's soccer lingo

Radio guys love to talk about how the biggest obstacle to soccer in the US is "US soccer guy." I agree and think MIR would be an excellent alternative.

I would still slap the crap out of MiR if he ever called a pair of cleats "boots" in front of me.

Its ingrained, my best man is british and most of the soccer I have played as an adult was with Euros. Sorry  :frown:

Let's just say you've been warned. :don'tcare:

Where do you stand on "kit"?

Are you building a model airplane?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on September 12, 2013, 08:46:28 AM
yeah, but I can't get the "pitch" right  :ROFL:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 12, 2013, 09:33:31 AM
I don't think everyone gets your humour, felix.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2013, 09:59:38 AM
you can't just have it all or nothing.

"sporting kc have done well here" = borderline but i'll allow it

"player X had to replace a boot" = not acceptable. the british love the word boot. look how many random things they describe by using boot:

British English:
an actual boot
a shoe for playing football/soccer with cleats on it
the rear area of a car that holds crap
an ugly old person

Merican English:
an actual boot
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2013, 11:16:03 AM
Oh man, what happened while I was gone? :runaway:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 12, 2013, 11:27:27 AM
Oh man, what happened while I was gone? :runaway:

it's just a more public version of was brought up in the EPL thread a while back, featuring different characters
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2013, 11:28:42 AM
I don't think everyone gets your humour, felix.

lol
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 12, 2013, 11:48:35 AM
Oh man, what happened while I was gone? :runaway:

it's just a more public version of was brought up in the EPL thread a while back, featuring different characters

ya i popped in to ask the question and then forgot to check back. whoops. go arsenal and stuff?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2013, 11:50:43 AM
yeah, but I can't get the "pitch" right  :ROFL:

We've now gone through all the Euro soccer terms I know, ha.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on September 12, 2013, 11:58:26 AM
i love when the lads work together and produce a beautiful run-of-play on the pitch. when everyone can take advantage of the physio on the training staff and put in a proper shift every single match, that's when we'll have a successful campaign. kind of depends on using the right boots too. don't want anyone to pick up a knock just because they are striking the ball with the wrong boots.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on September 12, 2013, 11:59:43 AM
yeah, but I can't get the "pitch" right  :ROFL:

We've now gone through all the Euro soccer terms I know, ha.

I googled "boot" to find "kit"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 12, 2013, 12:19:56 PM
i love when the lads work together and produce a beautiful run-of-play on the pitch. when everyone can take advantage of the physio on the training staff and put in a proper shift every single match, that's when we'll have a successful campaign. kind of depends on using the right boots too. don't want anyone to pick up a knock just because they are striking the ball with the wrong boots.

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2013, 12:21:21 PM
i love when the lads work together and produce a beautiful run-of-play on the pitch. when everyone can take advantage of the physio on the training staff and put in a proper shift every single match, that's when we'll have a successful campaign. kind of depends on using the right boots too. don't want anyone to pick up a knock just because they are striking the ball with the wrong boots.

You know what's weird? Why do all soccer players (Americans included) call "practice" "training?" Is there a difference? I don't think so.. :runaway:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: pissclams on September 12, 2013, 09:17:46 PM
Oh man, what happened while I was gone? :runaway:

it's just a more public version of was brought up in the EPL thread a while back, featuring different characters

do you even thread, bro? (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12650.msg790295#msg790295)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 12, 2013, 09:20:39 PM

Oh man, what happened while I was gone? :runaway:

it's just a more public version of was brought up in the EPL thread a while back, featuring different characters

do you even thread, bro? (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12650.msg790295#msg790295)

I had a 50% chance of getting the right thread by pure guesswork.  how embarrassing :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 06, 2013, 10:07:10 AM
USA roster will be released this afternoon at 1pm. I'm not sure if we'll see Dempsey. Didn't travel to Colorado for last night's game. Sounds like he's the reason why the announcement has been delayed.

Even though we've already qualified, I'm very much looking forward to being at Sporting Park next Friday night. :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 06, 2013, 09:11:39 PM
USA roster will be released this afternoon at 1pm. I'm not sure if we'll see Dempsey. Didn't travel to Colorado for last night's game. Sounds like he's the reason why the announcement has been delayed.

Even though we've already qualified, I'm very much looking forward to being at Sporting Park next Friday night. :D

What did the roster end up being?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 07, 2013, 11:48:45 AM
http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1575063/clint-dempsey-not-us-roster-world-cup-qualifiers?cc=5901 (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1575063/clint-dempsey-not-us-roster-world-cup-qualifiers?cc=5901)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on October 07, 2013, 12:05:56 PM
where do i get tickets to this game/match/friendly-thing?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 07, 2013, 03:11:00 PM
The weekend, my son had an awesome outside left foot touch on a ball he ran down. The goalie was closing fast and he dove as my son had his touch and the ball very slowly rolled by the goalie and into the goal from about 10 meters. My son did the Harper eat'n soup thing. I told him to knock it off but it was pretty awesome.

(Is that Non-Racist American Soccery enough? I don't know the ethnicity of the goalie, but my son is Caucasian.)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 07, 2013, 03:17:15 PM
Is that Non-Racist American Soccery enough?

10 meters

:dunno:

(harper goal sounds adorbs tho! :thumbs:)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 07, 2013, 03:26:54 PM
Is that Non-Racist American Soccery enough?

10 meters

:dunno:

(harper goal sounds adorbs tho! :thumbs:)
I treat soccer like rugby. Sorry, I guess it was about 10 yards. Is that what you are getting at?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 07, 2013, 05:10:14 PM
why dont you let your son celebrate his goals? its pretty much part of soccer.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 10, 2013, 10:22:16 AM
why dont you let your son celebrate his goals? its pretty much part of soccer.

Exactly. There is nothing more adorbs than a kid running to the corner and then sliding on his knees while being tackled by his teammates.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2013, 11:26:09 AM
Pretty pumped to get this tonight.

(http://www.ussoccer.com/tournaments/fifa-world-cup-qualifying/2014-fifa-world-cup-qualifying/~/media/E03AED4D61A5433F9BD6D3BFC8A24ACD.ashx)

 :gocho:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2013, 11:36:25 AM
Pretty pumped to get this tonight.

(http://www.ussoccer.com/tournaments/fifa-world-cup-qualifying/2014-fifa-world-cup-qualifying/~/media/E03AED4D61A5433F9BD6D3BFC8A24ACD.ashx)

 :gocho:

sunny cat that is some hot ass swag
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2013, 11:40:15 AM
Pretty pumped to get this tonight.

(http://www.ussoccer.com/tournaments/fifa-world-cup-qualifying/2014-fifa-world-cup-qualifying/~/media/E03AED4D61A5433F9BD6D3BFC8A24ACD.ashx)

 :gocho:

sunny cat that is some hot ass swag

 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on October 11, 2013, 11:50:53 AM
v excited to get off work early and go full america
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2013, 12:13:17 PM
i wonder what scott wildcat has to say about our opponent tonight  :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 11, 2013, 12:13:45 PM
My son did the Harper eat'n soup thing. I told him to knock it off
What's your problem, dude? Everything okay?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 11, 2013, 12:42:15 PM
i wonder what scott wildcat has to say about our opponent tonight  :lol:

boom roasted
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 11, 2013, 12:47:47 PM
My son did the Harper eat'n soup thing. I told him to knock it off
What's your problem, dude? Everything okay?
He probably didn't hear me. I only said knock it off because the coach and some of the parents told the kids to tone down some of the celebrations. You guys know me. You know inside I was very proud of him and the entire point of my post was a fanningbrag, right? Has this blog came to a point in its life that the bloggers have to call out their fanningbrags? I never thought that day would come.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 11, 2013, 12:48:16 PM
i wonder what scott wildcat has to say about our opponent tonight  :lol:

hop off mocat :jerk:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2013, 12:51:05 PM
i wonder what scott wildcat has to say about our opponent tonight  :lol:

hop off mocat :jerk:

don't go getting all short fuse on me mr funke
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 11, 2013, 07:09:47 PM
ZUSI!!!  :Woot:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 11, 2013, 08:43:12 PM
My son did the Harper eat'n soup thing. I told him to knock it off
What's your problem, dude? Everything okay?
He probably didn't hear me. I only said knock it off because the coach and some of the parents told the kids to tone down some of the celebrations. You guys know me. You know inside I was very proud of him and the entire point of my post was a fanningbrag, right? Has this blog came to a point in its life that the bloggers have to call out their fanningbrags? I never thought that day would come.

I followed it dobs! Also how old is your son? I can't even imagine how cute it would be to see a kindergarten doing the harper soup eat thingy after scoring a goal, but from your descripto I would imagine your son has a little more coordination than a kindergartener.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 11, 2013, 08:44:40 PM
ZUSI!!!  :Woot:

That was great! Also his little pop fly kick he got to Castillo (which Castillo didn't finish) was a great touch!

 :royals:    <-------but with SKC logo
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2013, 09:24:40 PM
YOU GUYS!!!! I'M BACK IN MHK!!! THAT WAS PRETTY FUN!!! (The few hours before the game and the last fifteen minutes of the game. The rest made me  :zzz:)

ANYWAY, MY SCARF IS SUPES SEXY!! ALSO I WAS UP CLOSE TO BOB LEY, ALEXI LALAS AND KASEY KELLER!!!

The Zusi goal was one of my favorite moments I've witnessed live at Sporting Park. (By far, the EJ missed PK to give us the USOC trophy is number one)


 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 11, 2013, 09:33:50 PM
that sounds great s_c - i'm glad the game warmed up in the second half :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2013, 09:38:40 PM
that sounds great s_c - i'm glad the game warmed up in the second half :thumbs:

Was a serious snore fest for the first 75 minutes. Zusi should have started.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on October 12, 2013, 01:19:56 AM
mexico   :surprised:  :angry:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 12, 2013, 07:28:34 AM

I followed it dobs! Also how old is your son? I can't even imagine how cute it would be to see a kindergarten doing the harper soup eat thingy after scoring a goal, but from your descripto I would imagine your son has a little more coordination than a kindergartener.
He is a 5th grader, making it fail the cute stage and blow right into the bad ass boss stage.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2013, 09:50:51 AM
made sure i didn't post in here with any emotions about our absolutely crap opponent Jamaica. Zusi is a straight up game changer will be a superstar moving forward. We have some real talent that are real close to being some dangerous players. KC was rocking as usual. I think it is time we designate 3-4 home stadiums and they are exclusively used for every non-friendly games.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2013, 09:51:30 AM
i wonder what scott wildcat has to say about our opponent tonight  :lol:

hop off mocat :jerk:

also very accurate description of what I would of said by studboss Tobias.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 13, 2013, 10:45:03 PM
made sure i didn't post in here with any emotions about our absolutely crap opponent Jamaica. Zusi is a straight up game changer will be a superstar moving forward. We have some real talent that are real close to being some dangerous players. KC was rocking as usual. I think it is time we designate 3-4 home stadiums and they are exclusively used for every non-friendly games.

Your strong feelings of the Reggae Boyz is very weird to me. They suck, they aren't dirtier than anyone else in CONCACAF, what gives?


Any of you dudes have any Los Gringos gear? I see people wearing the scarves and shirts and it pisses me off, maybe dumbasses don't know what gringos means?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 14, 2013, 07:58:43 AM
made sure i didn't post in here with any emotions about our absolutely crap opponent Jamaica. Zusi is a straight up game changer will be a superstar moving forward. We have some real talent that are real close to being some dangerous players. KC was rocking as usual. I think it is time we designate 3-4 home stadiums and they are exclusively used for every non-friendly games.

Your strong feelings of the Reggae Boyz is very weird to me. They suck, they aren't dirtier than anyone else in CONCACAF, what gives?


Any of you dudes have any Los Gringos gear? I see people wearing the scarves and shirts and it pisses me off, maybe dumbasses don't know what gringos means?

I think it has to relate to his childhood and Cool Runnings in some way. Not sure in exactly what way yet tho.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 14, 2013, 08:59:13 AM
The Ninjas brought home the gold in their tournament this weekend. Outscored the 4 opponents 27-7. My son scored 6 goals and pretty much ate soup all over everyone's faces. AMERICA!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 14, 2013, 01:30:19 PM
The Ninjas brought home the gold in their tournament this weekend. Outscored the 4 opponents 27-7. My son scored 6 goals and pretty much ate soup all over everyone's faces. AMERICA!
Dang dobs, you better get him to try out for sporting KC
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 14, 2013, 02:04:24 PM
The Ninjas brought home the gold in their tournament this weekend. Outscored the 4 opponents 27-7. My son scored 6 goals and pretty much ate soup all over everyone's faces. AMERICA!
Dang dobs, you better get him to try out for sporting KC
His best play was a left footed cross through the box to a crashing teammate who made the easy score. He was really proud of that one.

My hope is that KSU starts a men's soccer program in the next 7 years and then my son can play there and rewrite the record books!

You guys would like him, because he cares about winning A LOT!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 14, 2013, 03:00:06 PM
are you sure you didnt bench him for the selfish soup eating he did after goals?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 14, 2013, 03:04:34 PM
are you sure you didnt bench him for the selfish soup eating he did after goals?
THIS WAS ALREADY COVERED! IT WAS A FANNINGBRAG!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 15, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
made sure i didn't post in here with any emotions about our absolutely crap opponent Jamaica. Zusi is a straight up game changer will be a superstar moving forward. We have some real talent that are real close to being some dangerous players. KC was rocking as usual. I think it is time we designate 3-4 home stadiums and they are exclusively used for every non-friendly games.

Your strong feelings of the Reggae Boyz is very weird to me. They suck, they aren't dirtier than anyone else in CONCACAF, what gives?


Any of you dudes have any Los Gringos gear? I see people wearing the scarves and shirts and it pisses me off, maybe dumbasses don't know what gringos means?

it stems from my lone trip down to that horrible island country.  :shakesfist:


And I agree, not a fan of the Gringo gear at all....
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 15, 2013, 01:36:36 PM
you mean you are pissed off when a white person wears an article of clothing that says "gringo" on it? like, "how dare you not be offended at that slang term for English-speaking white person, you English-speaking white person!" ? what am i missing here MIR? are you talking about something else entirely?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2013, 01:57:23 PM
 :runaway:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on October 15, 2013, 11:20:12 PM
i wish we would've lost.  do not like mexico at all. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on October 16, 2013, 08:34:23 AM
i wish we would've lost.  do not like mexico at all.
i enjoy being able to hold this over them. plus, according to beckerman, the panamanian players were asking us to take it easy after they went up. it's like, "hey losers, you gotta play hard to get to brazil love it or leave it USA"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on October 16, 2013, 09:44:35 AM
big boy country teams asking us to "take it easy" on them  :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 16, 2013, 10:00:47 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 16, 2013, 10:04:01 AM
Wow...wish we wouldn't of scored until I read they asked us to take it easy on them...eff that glad we knocked them out.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2013, 10:06:54 AM
you mean you are pissed off when a white person wears an article of clothing that says "gringo" on it? like, "how dare you not be offended at that slang term for English-speaking white person, you English-speaking white person!" ? what am i missing here MIR? are you talking about something else entirely?

Have you not seen the gear referring to our national team as Los Gringos? I'm sure my post was clear. It isn't 1944, seems weird to call our team The White Boys when like half of the team aren't white boys. Los Gringos might be a good nickname for an intramural team at the University of Idaho.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 10:07:22 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 10:09:19 AM
you mean you are pissed off when a white person wears an article of clothing that says "gringo" on it? like, "how dare you not be offended at that slang term for English-speaking white person, you English-speaking white person!" ? what am i missing here MIR? are you talking about something else entirely?

Have you not seen the gear referring to our national team as Los Gringos? I'm sure my post was clear. It isn't 1944, seems weird to call our team The White Boys when like half of the team aren't white boys. Los Gringos might be a good nickname for an intramural team at the University of Idaho.

Oh ok I see what you mean now. I realize that I included the "white" part, but I feel like gringo applies to any English-speaking person.
You are angry because gringos does not include the non-Caucasian contingent on the team. I did not consider that part.  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 10:10:31 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!

although, why anybody is butt hurt about Mexico is stupid. TeamCountryContinent friends!  :tsc:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 16, 2013, 10:21:07 AM
ya, i guess.

if i understand this correctly, they will be seeded in brazil based on their rank in qualifying. so like, theyll be in a really tough pool for the WC, right? they make the WC but will get destroyed in a "group of death" most likely.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2013, 10:23:39 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!

although, why anybody is butt hurt about Mexico is stupid. TeamCountryContinent friends!  :tsc:

American Soccer Fan has the weirdest complex about mexico.  not very becoming IYAM :tsc:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2013, 10:29:41 AM
I found it strange that the staff didn't allow our players to shake hands with the Panamanians at the end of the match, like they expected a riot or something. I really like Panama's coach, he's really done a great job, I hope they qualify for 2018. Also a good time for me to mention that I love that CONCACAF has essentially made Courtney Campbell our designated official, he is very very good.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2013, 10:36:06 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!

although, why anybody is butt hurt about Mexico is stupid. TeamCountryContinent friends!  :tsc:

American Soccer Fan has the weirdest complex about mexico.  not very becoming IYAM :tsc:

TSC doesn't apply in this case at all. We gain nothing at all from Mexico qualifying or being good at soccer. They are a rival, its okay to wish ill on your rival, they certainly wouldn't be TSCing us if we were in the same position.

I'm guessing anyone who has seen a USA/Mexico match in person outside of Columbus wishes nothing but the worst for Meh-he-co.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 10:36:27 AM
ok, i just watched the highlights, and, man. not having anything at all to do with Mexico, i kind of wish we hadn't won that match  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2013, 10:41:27 AM
ok, i just watched the highlights, and, man. not having anything at all to do with Mexico, i kind of wish we hadn't won that match  :frown:

It was really sad, they've never qualified for a world cup, it would have been a great story, instead we have same old same old Mexico. I want new blood in Brazil, I for one will be cheering for countries like New Zealand, Iceland, and Romana in their playoff ties.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 10:45:09 AM
ok, i just watched the highlights, and, man. not having anything at all to do with Mexico, i kind of wish we hadn't won that match  :frown:

It was really sad, they've never qualified for a world cup, it would have been a great story, instead we have same old same old Mexico. I want new blood in Brazil, I for one will be cheering for countries like New Zealand, Iceland, and Romana in their playoff ties.

i'm going to kiwi my face off and pretend King Kong didn't suck for the next month  :Woot:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 16, 2013, 10:49:16 AM
ok, i just watched the highlights, and, man. not having anything at all to do with Mexico, i kind of wish we hadn't won that match  :frown:

It was really sad, they've never qualified for a world cup, it would have been a great story, instead we have same old same old Mexico. I want new blood in Brazil, I for one will be cheering for countries like New Zealand, Iceland, and Romana in their playoff ties.

Go the All Whites!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2013, 11:09:36 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!

although, why anybody is butt hurt about Mexico is stupid. TeamCountryContinent friends!  :tsc:

American Soccer Fan has the weirdest complex about mexico.  not very becoming IYAM :tsc:

TSC doesn't apply in this case at all. We gain nothing at all from Mexico qualifying or being good at soccer. They are a rival, its okay to wish ill on your rival, they certainly wouldn't be TSCing us if we were in the same position.

I'm guessing anyone who has seen a USA/Mexico match in person outside of Columbus wishes nothing but the worst for Meh-he-co.

yeah, i get that much and agree with you to that end, MIR.  i just don't appreciate the extra "edginess" we throw at it because they're mexico.  give our neighbors to the north the same soccer tradition and rabid fanbase and i'm pretty sure my friends who don't watch soccer aren't going to be posting a damn thing on pete's friend's facebook wall about it.

but yeah, if we're fighting over a qualifying spot, eff 'em.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 16, 2013, 11:14:54 AM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!

although, why anybody is butt hurt about Mexico is stupid. TeamCountryContinent friends!  :tsc:

American Soccer Fan has the weirdest complex about mexico.  not very becoming IYAM :tsc:

TSC doesn't apply in this case at all. We gain nothing at all from Mexico qualifying or being good at soccer. They are a rival, its okay to wish ill on your rival, they certainly wouldn't be TSCing us if we were in the same position.

I'm guessing anyone who has seen a USA/Mexico match in person outside of Columbus wishes nothing but the worst for Meh-he-co.

yeah, i get that much and agree with you to that end, MIR.  i just don't appreciate the extra "edginess" we throw at it because they're mexico.  give our neighbors to the north the same soccer tradition and rabid fanbase and i'm pretty sure my friends who don't watch soccer aren't going to be posting a damn thing on pete's friend's facebook wall about it.

but yeah, if we're fighting over a qualifying spot, eff 'em.

also an added competition of going after some of the same players to play on the senior national team it would of (and still can be) a good pitch moving forward if they don't make it into WC Proper in Brazil. Will be cheering hard for NZ.

Also you are wrong on the whole Canada vs Mexico thing. If the roles are reversed and Canada is the power and Mexico is a nobody and the history of the two countries going after many players for the senior national teams there would be just as much hostility thrown at them that there is vs Mexico.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 01:38:34 PM
anyway, MIR, if you say "thanks zeus for knocking mexico out", this is what he says in return (from FB)

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1377534_10151942740275119_573691223_n.jpg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 16, 2013, 01:56:22 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2013, 02:14:25 PM
wish we wouldnt have scored  :frown:

we can still pull for the Fightin' Peter Jacksons!

although, why anybody is butt hurt about Mexico is stupid. TeamCountryContinent friends!  :tsc:

American Soccer Fan has the weirdest complex about mexico.  not very becoming IYAM :tsc:

TSC doesn't apply in this case at all. We gain nothing at all from Mexico qualifying or being good at soccer. They are a rival, its okay to wish ill on your rival, they certainly wouldn't be TSCing us if we were in the same position.

I'm guessing anyone who has seen a USA/Mexico match in person outside of Columbus wishes nothing but the worst for Meh-he-co.

yeah, i get that much and agree with you to that end, MIR.  i just don't appreciate the extra "edginess" we throw at it because they're mexico.  give our neighbors to the north the same soccer tradition and rabid fanbase and i'm pretty sure my friends who don't watch soccer aren't going to be posting a damn thing on pete's friend's facebook wall about it.

but yeah, if we're fighting over a qualifying spot, eff 'em.

also an added competition of going after some of the same players to play on the senior national team it would of (and still can be) a good pitch moving forward if they don't make it into WC Proper in Brazil. Will be cheering hard for NZ.

Also you are wrong on the whole Canada vs Mexico thing. If the roles are reversed and Canada is the power and Mexico is a nobody and the history of the two countries going after many players for the senior national teams there would be just as much hostility thrown at them that there is vs Mexico.

Nah, I agree with Tobias.I love hockey and I can tell you that US Soccer fans hate Mexico much more than USA Hockey fans hate Canada and Canadians treat USA Hockey fans very disrespectfully. I don't think there is much doubt of a racial component with some, not all, US Soccer's fans opinion of Mexico
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on October 16, 2013, 03:04:56 PM
by the way, if you haven't seen this yet, it's pretty amazing. live reaction from the mexican commentators on telemundo of the simultaneous goals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKKeSG_bXAU

A rough translation:
"GOOOOAAAAAAL The US of A PUTS us in the playoffs!!!!!" USA!
"It is because of the USA that we are being placed in the playoff ...BECAUSE OF THEM , NOT DUE TO YOU..NOT ANY OF YOU in the green shirts ....IT WAS THEM!!.NOT YOU!..THEY DID IT!!!!!NOT YOU! remember this forever..... KEEP THIS CLEARLY IN MIND FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES! You do NOTHING for the shirt, you do NOT put the effort, you have NOTplaced us in the playoffs , you HAVE NOT placed us in the WORLD CUP ..YOU WOULD NOT HAVE KEPT US ALIVE....IT WAS ESTADOS UNIDOS, NOT YOU.! .NOT YOU AND YOUR ARROGANCE/CONCEIT.....NOT YOU AND YOUR INFAMY....NOT YOU AND YOUR MORONS/PUNKS....
....
"IT IS A FAILURE.....and UNDESERVED -to go through to the playoff- WE HAD NO ARGUMENTS to earn the playoffs, THE USA, WITH SUBS , WITH MANY SUBS as the visiting team shows us once again what the USA is all about ....how to play the game with dignity, how to approach the sport..MExico is a horror, just terrible....A FAILURE....
......
THE USA HAS SURPASSED US ..They are better than Mexico in SOCCER ....THEY EVEN HAVE THE LUXURY OF PLAYING THEIR SUBS and KEEPING US LIVE.... I hope our coach wears the pants and resigns..He has failed as coach...."
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on October 16, 2013, 03:11:14 PM
mix  :love:

(http://i.imgur.com/1PJgGOc.png)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2013, 03:36:17 PM
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/q71/1386014_685071498169592_1778243297_n.jpg)

 :gocho:

Also, :love: Mix. He and Aron are so hot.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 04:03:51 PM
mix  :love:

(http://i.imgur.com/1PJgGOc.png)

who is the dreamboat on the left
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on October 16, 2013, 04:27:11 PM
we are officially the "big bro" now. wow. how great is this?  :Woot:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 04:27:54 PM
los hermanitos offering their thanks


(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/557252_10151767864072946_1249429166_n.jpg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 16, 2013, 04:28:10 PM
this is like bizzaro world
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 16, 2013, 04:31:33 PM
(http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/m/image/1379/98/1379984075233.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on October 16, 2013, 04:52:47 PM
who is the dreamboat on the left
mix diskerud, also known as the nordic messi
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2013, 08:56:00 AM
New FIFA world rankings came out. USA did not move; still #13.

http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/index.html (http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/index.html)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2013, 12:26:15 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWy0peaCQAAN10e.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWy17hBCEAAJHbu.jpg)

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on October 17, 2013, 02:48:42 PM
I'd just like to say that the Zusi pics are awesome.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 17, 2013, 08:23:20 PM
Zus is adorable.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2013, 08:28:32 PM
Do you guys remember that time Zeus gave mocat a hug at Harry's completely unprompted?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2013, 08:28:48 PM
It was great
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 17, 2013, 08:29:46 PM
Do you guys remember that time Zeus gave mocat a hug at Harry's completely unprompted?

Nope sounds great tho
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2013, 08:30:48 PM
I want to find a Mexican and give them a hug. Then I will bless them in the name of San Zusi.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 17, 2013, 08:31:55 PM
I want to find a Mexican and give them a hug. Then I will bless them in the name of San Zusi.

Let me know how that goes sunny
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2013, 08:33:02 PM
I want to find a Mexican and give them a hug. Then I will bless them in the name of San Zusi.

Let me know how that goes sunny

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on October 19, 2013, 08:17:55 AM
Quote
I can't imagine that if the roles were reversed, that they would have done the same


guess who
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 19, 2013, 10:47:31 PM
Quote
I can't imagine that if the roles were reversed, that they would have done the same


guess who

A racist? Some Texas legislator?

If neither of those, I'll guess Landon, that guy hates Mexico like it's his job.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 19, 2013, 11:02:23 PM
Quote
I can't imagine that if the roles were reversed, that they would have done the same


guess who

Eddie Johnson. Heard he said something about being disappointed Mexico wasn't eliminated.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on October 19, 2013, 11:15:45 PM
Quote
I can't imagine that if the roles were reversed, that they would have done the same


guess who

Eddie Johnson. Heard he said something about being disappointed Mexico wasn't eliminated.

good try, landon donovan.  you win though since you were the only one to guess.

so congrats
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 19, 2013, 11:17:46 PM
Quote
I can't imagine that if the roles were reversed, that they would have done the same


guess who

Eddie Johnson. Heard he said something about being disappointed Mexico wasn't eliminated.

good try, landon donovan.  you win though since you were the only one to guess.

so congrats

A racist? Some Texas legislator?

If neither of those, I'll guess Landon, that guy hates Mexico like it's his job.

MIR guessed it right!!  :surprised:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 19, 2013, 11:40:42 PM
Quote
I can't imagine that if the roles were reversed, that they would have done the same


guess who

Eddie Johnson. Heard he said something about being disappointed Mexico wasn't eliminated.

good try, landon donovan.  you win though since you were the only one to guess.

so congrats

 :curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 21, 2013, 08:38:46 AM
Idk what Mexico would of done in that situation but I do know we will never have to worth about it, we kinda own the Hex
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 22, 2013, 02:22:44 AM
Not that anyone is asking for it, but another Ninja update: Played two games this weekend. Ninja dobber scored two left footed goals in a 2-2 tie. This match was played on artificial turf, and Ninja dobber was a boss the entire game. Had some sweet corner kicks and 3-4 crosses that were set up pretty. He is pretty fast and the turf really allowed him to turn it on.
The second game was not quite as good of a performance from Ninja dobber. The team lost 0-1. Ninja dobber played like he spent the hour before the match getting rough-housed by the Sidewinders.  :curse:HE'S ONLY 10 YEARS OLD!!!! :curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 09:06:37 AM
Not that anyone is asking for it, but another Ninja update: Played two games this weekend. Ninja dobber scored two left footed goals in a 2-2 tie. This match was played on artificial turf, and Ninja dobber was a boss the entire game. Had some sweet corner kicks and 3-4 crosses that were set up pretty. He is pretty fast and the turf really allowed him to turn it on.
The second game was not quite as good of a performance from Ninja dobber. The team lost 0-1. Ninja dobber played like he spent the hour before the match getting rough-housed by the Sidewinders.  :curse:HE'S ONLY 10 YEARS OLD!!!! :curse:
I enjoy the ninja updates dobs, keep 'em coming
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Fedor on October 22, 2013, 09:36:55 AM
Not that anyone is asking for it, but another Ninja update: Played two games this weekend. Ninja dobber scored two left footed goals in a 2-2 tie. This match was played on artificial turf, and Ninja dobber was a boss the entire game. Had some sweet corner kicks and 3-4 crosses that were set up pretty. He is pretty fast and the turf really allowed him to turn it on.
The second game was not quite as good of a performance from Ninja dobber. The team lost 0-1. Ninja dobber played like he spent the hour before the match getting rough-housed by the Sidewinders.  :curse:HE'S ONLY 10 YEARS OLD!!!! :curse:
I enjoy the ninja updates dobs, keep 'em coming
As do I, but we have a junior league sports thread (that I started and everyone let die, eff you very much).  Perhaps that would be a more appropriate place for ninja dobber reports.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 22, 2013, 09:44:19 AM
what if klinsmann is scouting ninja dobber
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 09:53:27 AM
what if klinsmann is scouting ninja dobber
:excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 22, 2013, 12:05:50 PM
what if klinsmann is scouting ninja dobber

Would buy an USMNT top with ninja dobber on the back
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 22, 2013, 12:45:50 PM
ninja dobbers conditioning makes me pretty upset. does he flop a lot? i feel like he could be wasting a lot of energy flopping. tell him not to flop so much.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 24, 2013, 06:08:54 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 36m
Report: Klinsmann to call up Bayern Munich youngster Green for November #USMNT friendlies: http://bit.ly/16yM4hw

 :surprised:

Jurgen's building a monster.

http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/klinsi-klaut-bayern-talent-green-33116798.bild.html (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/klinsi-klaut-bayern-talent-green-33116798.bild.html)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 25, 2013, 03:17:50 PM
Julian Green call-up confirmed by US Soccer. Cannot play yet. Still currently tied to Germany. Can file his one-time switch. Will come here to train it sounds like.

This guy's rough ridin' good, you guys.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 25, 2013, 03:21:24 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 36m
Report: Klinsmann to call up Bayern Munich youngster Green for November #USMNT friendlies: http://bit.ly/16yM4hw

 :surprised:

Jurgen's building a monster.

http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/klinsi-klaut-bayern-talent-green-33116798.bild.html (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/klinsi-klaut-bayern-talent-green-33116798.bild.html)

the eff? dont post an article in german. this is america.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 25, 2013, 03:23:43 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 36m
Report: Klinsmann to call up Bayern Munich youngster Green for November #USMNT friendlies: http://bit.ly/16yM4hw

 :surprised:

Jurgen's building a monster.

http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/klinsi-klaut-bayern-talent-green-33116798.bild.html (http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bayern-muenchen/klinsi-klaut-bayern-talent-green-33116798.bild.html)

the eff? dont post an article in german. this is america.

Can your browser not translate?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 25, 2013, 03:24:46 PM
Summary:

Germans are butthurt we "stole" their best youth prospect.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 25, 2013, 04:58:48 PM
Summary:

Germans are butthurt we "stole" their best youth prospect.

he still needs to file a switch
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 25, 2013, 10:46:33 PM
Summary:

Germans are butthurt we "stole" their best youth prospect.

he still needs to file a switch

Yes, but it sounds like that will happen.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on October 26, 2013, 09:28:26 PM
re:ninja dobber commentary, I was very busy this week, just catching up. You guys are awesome. I will provide updates about the last fall tourney next weekend. Here or the Jrs' thread...your call?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 28, 2013, 04:38:27 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsLSG9fq0ao (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsLSG9fq0ao)

:D

"Lex Luthor!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR8ClBps6ao (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR8ClBps6ao)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 28, 2013, 07:00:59 PM
Tell them they can't use Lex Luther because that is an American thing and Europeans can't do that.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 28, 2013, 09:22:04 PM
Tell them they can't use Lex Luther because that is an American thing and Europeans can't do that.

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 30, 2013, 01:46:30 PM
Quote
Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves 10s
Julian Green will not be joining the November #USMNT camp. Klinsmann wants to ease the pressure already building.

Oh well. Isn't happening now. Doesn't mean it won't later.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 30, 2013, 01:56:33 PM
I think we should all pray, it will probably work.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 30, 2013, 06:43:50 PM
No way we get him. Should of tried to cap him during Gold Cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 30, 2013, 06:46:30 PM
No way we get him. Should of tried to cap him during Gold Cup.

Probs not. I refuse to give in though. It didn't look like we had a shot at Aron or Brooks for awhile too. Then, out of nowhere, we got them.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2013, 11:15:14 AM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/matter-time-will-bayern-munich-wunderkind-julian-green-wind-usmnt-colors (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/matter-time-will-bayern-munich-wunderkind-julian-green-wind-usmnt-colors)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on October 31, 2013, 01:15:29 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/matter-time-will-bayern-munich-wunderkind-julian-green-wind-usmnt-colors (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/10/31/matter-time-will-bayern-munich-wunderkind-julian-green-wind-usmnt-colors)

Listen, Julian, we love you. Come home.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 31, 2013, 01:23:02 PM
no way he comes
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2013, 01:25:31 PM
no way he comes

Going to save this so I can rub it in your face later.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on October 31, 2013, 01:41:00 PM
no way he comes

Going to save this so I can rub it in your face later.

I sure hope you do.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on October 31, 2013, 03:22:34 PM
no way he comes

that article definitely left me feeling like this.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 31, 2013, 11:31:12 PM
Tab Ramos :curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on November 05, 2013, 08:22:42 PM
I guess I'll just put this here.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303936904579179981951731604
Soccerex Global Convention cancelled in Rio de Janeiro.  Many hardline groups are promising violence for the World Cup.


I guess this just shows how much bribery went into getting the games into a corrupt place. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 06, 2013, 10:03:29 AM
Even if there are riots in Brazil it will be nothing compared to the crap that will go down in racist, homophobic Russia and even more homophobic Qatar.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on November 06, 2013, 11:31:46 AM
Even if there are riots in Brazil it will be nothing compared to the crap that will go down in racist, homophobic Russia and even more homophobic Qatar.
Yeah the crap in Qatar is getting out of control.  Slave labor, yeah thats always a good thing for international sporting events designed to build internationalism.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 06, 2013, 11:40:02 AM
Even if there are riots in Brazil it will be nothing compared to the crap that will go down in racist, homophobic Russia and even more homophobic Qatar.
Yeah the crap in Qatar is getting out of control.  Slave labor, yeah thats always a good thing for international sporting events designed to build internationalism.

did you see the Nazi pamphlets CSKA Moscow was leaving all around Manchester yesterday? I think sunny posted them in the Champions League thread.  :blindfold:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 07, 2013, 02:21:01 PM
Cherundolo back to full training for Hannover. :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 07, 2013, 02:45:27 PM
Cherundolo back to full training for Hannover. :)

good for him.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on November 07, 2013, 02:49:01 PM
dobber jr.'s Ninjas finished the fall season with one last tournament this last weekend. Took home the silver, winning four games and losing in the finals. Two of the wins went to penalty shootouts. It was pretty crazy.

There was also a bullying issue, but I won't discuss that here.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 07, 2013, 02:50:53 PM
dobber jr.'s Ninjas finished the fall season with one last tournament this last weekend. Took home the silver, winning four games and losing in the finals. Two of the wins went to penalty shootouts. It was pretty crazy.

There was also a bullying issue, but I won't discuss that here.

did dobber jr convert his PKs?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on November 07, 2013, 03:30:22 PM
dobber jr.'s Ninjas finished the fall season with one last tournament this last weekend. Took home the silver, winning four games and losing in the finals. Two of the wins went to penalty shootouts. It was pretty crazy.

There was also a bullying issue, but I won't discuss that here.

did dobber jr convert his PKs?
He had an injured leg and the coach made him watch, which had dobber jr. furious. He played both games on Sat and scored 3 goals, but coach was afraid the pressure of the PK's along with the hip may be a bad combination. The Ninjas have enough players that can put PK's away that it wasn't a big risk to set him, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed he didn't get to take his shots.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 08, 2013, 02:56:25 PM
Julian Green signs pro contract with Bayern first team.

http://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2013/11/8/5080976/alessandro-schopf-julian-green-first-professional-contracts-germany-switzerland-u21 (http://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2013/11/8/5080976/alessandro-schopf-julian-green-first-professional-contracts-germany-switzerland-u21)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 10, 2013, 07:00:34 AM
When does the roster for the friendlies come out??
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2013, 11:02:08 AM
Tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 10, 2013, 05:16:41 PM
I hope Zus and Matt don't get a call up this time.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2013, 05:24:30 PM
I hope Zus and Matt don't get a call up this time.

With Landon not getting called in, Zusi probably will. But I hope they use it as a chance to play John Anthony Brooks instead of Besler.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 10, 2013, 09:35:34 PM
I hope Zus and Matt don't get a call up this time.

With Landon not getting called in, Zusi probably will. But I hope they use it as a chance to play John Anthony Brooks instead of Besler.

Zusi better not get hurt or i will come at Jurg with a pitchfork.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2013, 09:14:56 AM
GK: Hamid, Howard, S. Johnson

D: Beasley, Brooks, Cameron, Evans, Gonzalez, Lichaj, Orozco

MF: Bedoya, Bradley, Diskerud, F. Johnson, Jones, Kljestan, Shea

F: Altidore, Boyd, Dempsey, Johannsson, Wondolowski

No Zusi/Besler  :billdance:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2013, 10:08:00 AM
Jürgy being very mindful of the MLS playoffs. Classy move and giving a few guys a shot to prove themselves.

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 11, 2013, 10:09:07 AM
Good job, Jurgen. He already knows what he has in Zusi/Besler. Those guys already have spots. Basically replace Zusi for Wondo and Besler for one of the pud defenders and that's the WC squad.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2013, 10:43:18 AM
i hope brek shea starts acting like brek shea
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2013, 10:57:39 AM
Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on November 11, 2013, 11:20:31 AM
Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2013, 11:28:49 AM
Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

No. http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe (http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2013, 11:33:07 AM
good look, jurgen... really would've been some pointless/negative callups
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on November 11, 2013, 12:44:54 PM
Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

No. http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe (http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe)

Really weird. I was reading this article earlier today and never clicked on the link that says "Klinsmann says he won't call up MLSers involved in playoffs"

http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/10/usmnt-landon-donovan-reportedly-be-omitted-jurgen-klinsmanns-squad-pair-frie (http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/10/usmnt-landon-donovan-reportedly-be-omitted-jurgen-klinsmanns-squad-pair-frie)

The link then points to the article you posted. Awful.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2013, 12:56:28 PM
Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

No. http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe (http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe)

Really weird. I was reading this article earlier today and never clicked on the link that says "Klinsmann says he won't call up MLSers involved in playoffs"

http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/10/usmnt-landon-donovan-reportedly-be-omitted-jurgen-klinsmanns-squad-pair-frie (http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/10/usmnt-landon-donovan-reportedly-be-omitted-jurgen-klinsmanns-squad-pair-frie)

The link then points to the article you posted. Awful.

Wow that is weird.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on November 11, 2013, 10:22:41 PM
Can confirm sunny_cat is a diehard Mexico/Italy hybrid fan
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2013, 10:23:04 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2013, 10:23:41 PM
Can confirm sunny_cat is a diehard Mexico/Italy hybrid fan

Nope. Mexico/England.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 12, 2013, 01:44:02 PM
Speaking of Mexico, their playoff home leg v. New Zealand is tomorrow at 2:15ct on ESPN.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on November 12, 2013, 01:46:14 PM
for which americans do you harbor arbitrary hate?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 12, 2013, 01:47:42 PM
for which americans do you harbor arbitrary hate?

Eddie Johnson. I'd have to think about it to name more.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 12, 2013, 03:05:43 PM
Landon is a humongous douchebag but he is also the single greatest player in American history
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 12, 2013, 03:06:29 PM
Landon is a humongous douchebag but he is also the single greatest player in American history

Completely agree with this statement.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 13, 2013, 02:36:39 PM
Dear Jordan, Here's money for a cab. Shut the door on your way out. Love, Uruguay
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 02:39:09 PM
You guys, are we rooting for Mexico or NZ? (Anyone watching right now?)

I want Mexico to be in the World Cup, but it's so damn hard to root for them. I don't think I can.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 02:42:15 PM
Also, LOL at the Mexicans' thunder sticks.  :rolleyes:

And LOL at the empty seats. Was reportedly sold out weeks ago.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2013, 02:46:47 PM
Yup 100% on board for the kiwis
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 13, 2013, 02:48:45 PM
Supporting Mexico is supporting the cartels. Go Kiwis!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 02:50:08 PM
Supporting Mexico is supporting the cartels. Go Kiwis!

Drugs are bad!!! Go New Zealand!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 02:54:07 PM
 :lol:

They just advertised the USA-Scotland game during the Mexico game as "preparation for Brazil." Low blow, ESPN.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2013, 02:59:25 PM
You guys, are we rooting for Mexico or NZ? (Anyone watching right now?)

I want Mexico to be in the World Cup, but it's so damn hard to root for them. I don't think I can.

Haha you would ask this question!  Looks like Mexico is going to score about half a dozen goals.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 03:02:11 PM
You guys, are we rooting for Mexico or NZ? (Anyone watching right now?)

I want Mexico to be in the World Cup, but it's so damn hard to root for them. I don't think I can.

Haha you would ask this question!  Looks like Mexico is going to score about half a dozen goals.

Idk, just seems like the World Cup is better with Mexico than without. But yeah, it was a dumb question. I just know that some Americans are pulling for Mexico to win. (Media mainly)

EDIT: 1-0 Mexico 32'
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2013, 03:09:00 PM
El Tri will get through to Brazil. Australia Lite show no signs of goals.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2013, 03:10:59 PM
Another goal for El Tri
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 13, 2013, 03:11:06 PM
El Tri will get through to Brazil. Australia Lite show no signs of goals.

yeah, this assault is brutal to watch and i'm not seeing much hope of a counter
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2013, 03:11:32 PM
Ugh, why did we beat Panama :buh-bye:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2013, 03:13:18 PM
Ugh, why did we beat Panama :buh-bye:

FYGZ
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 03:13:49 PM
Ugh, why did we beat Panama :buh-bye:

This guy!

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2013/10/Zusi.jpg)

:love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 13, 2013, 03:14:18 PM
how bad (sadly, this isn't a rhetorical question) do you have to be to not advance from the concacaf region?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 03:16:57 PM
how bad (sadly, this isn't a rhetorical question) do you have to be to not advance from the concacaf region?

We'd have to take a serious downturn for us to not make it. And with our youth talent, it would have to be pretty epic.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2013, 03:17:12 PM
how bad (sadly, this isn't a rhetorical question) do you have to be to not advance from the concacaf region?

Real bad. (IM LOOKING AT YOU CANADA AND JAMAICA)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 03:18:49 PM
how bad (sadly, this isn't a rhetorical question) do you have to be to not advance from the concacaf region?

Real bad. (IM LOOKING AT YOU CANADA AND JAMAICA)

IMO, that's an insult to Jamaica to compare them to Canada. Canada is seriously awful. They have one good player (Will Johnson). DeRo is done.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 13, 2013, 03:20:51 PM
i mean, this is probably historically about the worst mexico team i can think of in my lifetime (quick glance at old tables seems to confirm) and they're through
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2013, 03:21:55 PM
how bad (sadly, this isn't a rhetorical question) do you have to be to not advance from the concacaf region?

Real bad. (IM LOOKING AT YOU CANADA AND JAMAICA)

Canada should be ashamed.  They like soccer and have plenty of money. There are also plenty of first and second generation immigrants in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Inexcusable that they can't be the third best side in CONCACAF and they can't even make the hex.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 04:11:39 PM
It's now 5-0. Mexico is going to Brazil.

That was either their 3rd or 4th set piece goal.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 13, 2013, 04:15:50 PM
I can't believe Scott is still talking about Jamaica on this board smh
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2013, 04:17:50 PM
I can't believe Scott is still talking about Jamaica on this board smh

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 13, 2013, 04:20:27 PM
I hope these Euro playoffs are better than the North/South American ass kickings that have gone on.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2013, 05:39:50 PM
I hope these Euro playoffs are better than the North/South American ass kickings that have gone on.

Well yeah. New Zealand had to qualify against teams like Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. Hell even Australia would have no shot against these North or South American sides.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 14, 2013, 01:37:46 PM
Either no Zlatan or no Ronaldo at World Cup  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 01:38:49 PM
Either no Zlatan or no Ronaldo at World Cup  :frown:

Yeah, how are people feeling about this? Rather see Ibra or Ronaldo?

I think the obvious answer is Ronaldo.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 14, 2013, 01:41:30 PM
Well, yeah, Ronaldo of course. But I mean, no Zlatan would still suck.  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 14, 2013, 01:50:47 PM
I hope these Euro playoffs are better than the North/South American ass kickings that have gone on.

Well yeah. New Zealand had to qualify against teams like Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. Hell even Australia would have no shot against these North or South American sides.

I thought NZ beat a Concacaf team in the 2010 qualification playoff, but turns out it was the 5th place Asian team. Good luck ever qualifying for the World Cup again NZ
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on November 14, 2013, 05:01:51 PM
Would much rather see Zlatan, no question.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 05:02:54 PM
Would much rather see Zlatan, no question.

Knew there had to be some people that feel this way. Plus, I think Sweden is a better team and is more fun to watch.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on November 14, 2013, 05:04:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc9ktJ3JHXA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc9ktJ3JHXA)

Zlatan is insane. 
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2013, 05:04:30 PM
Would much rather see Zlatan, no question.

Knew there had to be some people that feel this way. Plus, I think Sweden is a better team and is more fun to watch.

yeah, i think i'm in asava's boat here
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 14, 2013, 07:12:27 PM
i want them both ok?  :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 14, 2013, 07:36:02 PM
I hate Portugal
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 14, 2013, 08:56:31 PM
I hate Portugal

 :cheers:

Yep, go Sweden.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2013, 10:40:49 PM
Hopefully we lay it on Scotland tomorrow
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2013, 10:48:53 PM
Yes, a win in Europe is always a good thing. I want Brooks and Johannsson to start. Other than that, I don't care too much.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2013, 08:07:42 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2013, 08:08:14 AM
(http://movies.mxdwn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/rooney-mara-dragon-tattoo.jpeg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2013, 08:38:11 AM
real talk, i think a national team game in Scotland would be one of the most fun atmospheres in Europe.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2013, 01:54:25 PM
“@ussoccer: Today’s lineup for #USAvSCO. It's a 4-2-3-1: Howard; Evans, Gonzalez, Cameron, Beasley; Bradley, Jones; Bedoya, Kljestan, Johnson; Altidore”
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2013, 02:03:17 PM
real talk, i think a national team game in Scotland would be one of the most fun atmospheres in Europe.

Nope half empty stadium would not be fun.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2013, 02:06:47 PM
Also seriously eff ESPN didn't even get the national anthems.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 15, 2013, 02:11:12 PM
forgot this was televised, thanks scott :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2013, 03:00:06 PM
Wasn't much to watch first half
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on November 15, 2013, 03:40:48 PM
:cry: i love zlatan
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2013, 04:06:34 PM
 :zzz:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 15, 2013, 04:33:32 PM
France  :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2013, 04:34:17 PM
France  :lol:

 :thumbs:

I enjoy Ukraine.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 15, 2013, 04:47:08 PM
France  :lol:

Too funny. After last WC I wouldn't be sad at all to see them miss out.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 15, 2013, 06:59:12 PM
I definitely want to see Iceland qualify. They were down a guy at home today and finished 0-0 so any away goal could win it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 15, 2013, 07:05:14 PM
Always cool when a country gets their first ever WC appearance so I'll be pulling for them.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2013, 07:06:36 PM
Always cool when a country gets their first ever WC appearance so I'll be pulling for them.

Wonder how Johannsson will feel about it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2013, 08:55:48 PM
Always cool when a country gets their first ever WC appearance so I'll be pulling for them.

Wonder how Johannsson will feel about it.

Probably pretty meh as long as he gets minutes with us which he should.

France  :lol:

 :thumbs:

I enjoy Ukraine.

I enjoy France failing
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 11:57:16 AM
So, don't really GAF about the USA-Austria friendly today. Only thing that would interest me is if a bunch of youngsters start (Johannsson, Brooks, Boyd, etc). I will probably watch Portugal-Sweden which is on ESPN2.

The other 3 (Romania-Greece, Croatia-Iceland, France-Ukraine) are on ESPN3 again.

Pulling for Sweden, Iceland, Ukraine. Do not care about Romania-Greece because they are both snooze fests and will not improve the World Cup.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on November 19, 2013, 12:52:05 PM
ZLATAN!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 12:54:47 PM
(http://distilleryimage9.ak.instagram.com/645c913e511b11e3b56f1243d5ae15de_8.jpg)

MIX LOVES THAT HAT

 :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 12:56:48 PM
Howard (c); Cameron, Gonzalez, Brooks, Beasley; Jones, Bradley; Bedoya, Johnannsson, Shea; Altidore

Will take. Except Cameron at RB. Why not Evans or Lichaj???  :Yuck:

Johannsson in the Dempsey role. :love:

EDIT: Apparently, Evans "tweaked a hamstring" yesterday. (So, Lichaj should be starting. :dubious:)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 01:25:35 PM
Greece just scored. Up 4-1. Romania needs 3 to force overtime. If Greece scores again, they need 6 to win.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 19, 2013, 02:03:35 PM
Watching the Yanks we just got robbed of a goal. FIFA needs goal line tech.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 02:05:06 PM
Yeah, oh well.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 19, 2013, 02:56:26 PM
Our guy Ronaldooooooooooooo!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 19, 2013, 03:18:23 PM
Omg Zlatan!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 19, 2013, 03:20:01 PM
Omg Zlatan!

Ronaldo just sealed it. Wow.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 19, 2013, 03:21:10 PM
Hahahaha it's just stupid how amazing this is.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 19, 2013, 03:23:06 PM
Ronaldo hat trick and the ballon dor thingy wrapped up!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 19, 2013, 03:24:14 PM
He was just too good today. I've switch to France Ukraine now which is tied 2-2 currently on aggregate.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 19, 2013, 03:27:05 PM
Ronaldo hat trick and the ballon dor thingy wrapped up!

Watching this in my room, are you home?? Sooooo good!!




PUT HIM ON A PLAIN BRING HIM BACK FROM SPAIN VIVA RONALDO
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 19, 2013, 03:29:42 PM
These French announcers are losing their crap on these near misses from 10 man Ukraine.  :lol:

And now complete Franceo jubilation.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 03:32:52 PM
These French announcers are losing their crap on these near misses from 10 man Ukraine.  :lol:

And now complete Franceo jubilation.

I'm watching on ESPN3. No announcers. Just crowd noise. :confused:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 19, 2013, 03:33:52 PM
(http://distilleryimage9.ak.instagram.com/645c913e511b11e3b56f1243d5ae15de_8.jpg)

MIX LOVES THAT HAT

 :love:

GAH!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 19, 2013, 03:36:42 PM
These French announcers are losing their crap on these near misses from 10 man Ukraine.  :lol:

And now complete Franceo jubilation.

I'm watching on ESPN3. No announcers. Just crowd noise. :confused:

I'm on freevip. I assume French national broadcast. It's very entertaining.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on November 19, 2013, 03:43:41 PM
Japan 3 Belgium 1  :sdeek:

3-2*
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 19, 2013, 03:54:08 PM
Japan 3 Belgium 1  :sdeek:

3-2*

Toyota + Sony + Nissan > InBev + Godiva
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 19, 2013, 03:59:23 PM
jfc is belgium still losing to japan?  facepalm city
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 04:21:40 PM
You guys have to be joking. It's a friendly.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 19, 2013, 04:25:27 PM
You guys have to be joking. It's a friendly.

i get that, but this team lost to japan?

(http://i.imgur.com/JX9MqFY.png)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2013, 04:28:17 PM
Belgium should definitely win, but I think you guys are selling Japan a little short. They're decent.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 24, 2013, 03:56:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9H39dBQds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9H39dBQds)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on November 25, 2013, 11:39:05 AM
Molde tapped that ass though.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 27, 2013, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: Simon Borg
Collapse at the stadium in Brazil scheduled to host World Cup opener

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaFnmjQCcAAp1OV.jpg:large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaFnQLnCcAElcLZ.jpg:large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaFnxddCQAAG3EK.jpg:large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BaFpVrTCYAEuJUF.jpg:large)

Quote from: Grant Wahl
Awful: Globo reporting 3 dead in crane accident at São Paulo stadium hosting World Cup opener

http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/2013/11/acidente-na-arena-corinthians.html (http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/2013/11/acidente-na-arena-corinthians.html)

 :sdeek:

EDIT: Only 2 dead. Still though.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on November 27, 2013, 09:43:35 AM
Quote from: Simon Borg
Collapse at the stadium in Brazil scheduled to host World Cup opener

well, better now than in 7 months as my grandpa always says
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on November 27, 2013, 10:12:46 AM
what a complete disaster. referee beheadings, construction collapses, and professional players sitting down on the field in protest of not getting paid, etc.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 27, 2013, 10:27:33 AM
For fucks sake, just move it to America already. Imagine Brazil vs. Argentina in Arrowhead  :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 27, 2013, 12:50:00 PM
German-American Julian Green just subbed on for Bayern in the Champions League. 88'
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 27, 2013, 01:02:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE0_YuCNq8w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE0_YuCNq8w)

 :sdeek:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 27, 2013, 03:50:27 PM
Jozy and Abby named US Soccer athletes of the year.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on November 27, 2013, 06:50:45 PM
Jozy and Abby named US Soccer athletes of the year.

Did the SKC youngster get young player of the year?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on November 27, 2013, 08:48:24 PM
Jozy and Abby named US Soccer athletes of the year.

Did the SKC youngster get young player of the year?

No. Erik Palmer-Brown was nominated, but Wil Trapp won it. I knew EPB wouldn't win when Trapp and Shane O'Neill were also nominated.

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Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2013, 10:17:30 PM
Pretty sure this hasn't been posted.

World Cup draw is Friday at 10am.  :ohno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 10:18:44 PM
Pretty sure this hasn't been posted.

World Cup draw is Friday at 10am.  :ohno:

saw that buried in you (or someone else's) cup events post in the SKC thread :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2013, 10:21:17 PM
Pretty sure this hasn't been posted.

World Cup draw is Friday at 10am.  :ohno:

saw that buried in you (or someone else's) cup events post in the SKC thread :excited:

Not sure why you're excited. We're going to get totally mumped by the draw. Lots of possibilities for multiple groups of death. :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 10:23:38 PM
Not sure why you're excited. We're going to get totally mumped by the draw. Lots of possibilities for multiple groups of death. :frown:

why so sad?  i'm excited to find out
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2013, 10:26:42 PM
Not sure why you're excited. We're going to get totally mumped by the draw. Lots of possibilities for multiple groups of death. :frown:

why so sad?  i'm excited to find out

I'd like to advance in the World Cup. When we get stuck with Brazil, France, Netherlands, we're going to have 0 chance.

Just praying for Switzerland. They are by far the weakest of the seeded teams in Pot 1.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2013, 10:29:12 PM
Better yet, if we end up with Ghana in our group...  :goodbyecruelworld:

Best case imo: Switzerland, Algeria, Greece, USA.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 10:33:50 PM
Not sure why you're excited. We're going to get totally mumped by the draw. Lots of possibilities for multiple groups of death. :frown:

why so sad?  i'm excited to find out

I'd like to advance in the World Cup. When we get stuck with Brazil, France, Netherlands, we're going to have 0 chance.

Just praying for Switzerland. They are by far the weakest of the seeded teams in Pot 1.

well, spending your entire life in the shitty pot certainly has its drawbacks :)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2013, 10:35:12 PM
Not sure why you're excited. We're going to get totally mumped by the draw. Lots of possibilities for multiple groups of death. :frown:

why so sad?  i'm excited to find out

I'd like to advance in the World Cup. When we get stuck with Brazil, France, Netherlands, we're going to have 0 chance.

Just praying for Switzerland. They are by far the weakest of the seeded teams in Pot 1.

well, spending your entire life in the shitty pot certainly has its drawbacks :)

We had a great draw in S Africa. :dunno:

Oh, well, we'll be seeded by the time Russia comes around. :gocho:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 10:36:55 PM
Better yet, if we end up with Ghana in our group...  :goodbyecruelworld:

Best case imo: Switzerland, Algeria, Greece, USA.

bottom half of projected pot 4 at least drops off pretty quick, but the others are pretty consistent throughout... not much "luck" to be had except for in there i think
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 10:41:03 PM
We had a great draw in S Africa. :dunno:

Oh, well, we'll be seeded by the time Russia comes around. :gocho:

other than maybe getting s africa instead of england in 2010, i don't think we could have lucked out much more...
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 02, 2013, 10:41:43 PM
What evz we moving passed group. Year of the Yanks bros!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2013, 10:42:21 PM
We had a great draw in S Africa. :dunno:

Oh, well, we'll be seeded by the time Russia comes around. :gocho:

other than maybe getting s africa instead of england in 2010, i don't think we could have lucked out much more...

I don't remember what the groups pots looked like. Yeah, you're right.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 10:45:48 PM
What evz we moving passed group. Year of the Yanks bros!

scott sounds excited for friday!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 02, 2013, 11:00:12 PM
What evz we moving passed group. Year of the Yanks bros!

scott sounds excited for friday!

 :Woohoo:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 11:02:52 PM
Just praying for Switzerland. They are by far the weakest of the seeded teams in Pot 1.

holy cow, didn't realize they were seeded until you said that.  definitely would take.  i mean it's *possible* we get as lucky a draw as 2010, but definitely tougher this go-round (pot 3 being the usual crapshoot)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 02, 2013, 11:05:53 PM
i'm pretty neutral on whether we want switzerland in our group or not
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 02, 2013, 11:09:28 PM
i'm pretty neutral on whether we want switzerland in our group or not

there's the berlin wall, and then there's the zurich fence
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 02, 2013, 11:10:38 PM
Just praying for Switzerland. They are by far the weakest of the seeded teams in Pot 1.

however,

Molde tapped that ass though.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2013, 09:22:40 AM
yeah you guys, wgaf? we are throwing up giant deuces to the group stage regardless. i can't wait to find out what pud countries to hate
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 03, 2013, 09:30:22 AM
ESPN's simulator: http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1624463/world-cup-2014-draw-simulator?cc=5901

Spain
Ecuador
USA
England

 :gocho:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 03, 2013, 09:35:09 AM
ESPN's simulator: http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1624463/world-cup-2014-draw-simulator?cc=5901

Spain
Ecuador
USA
England

 :gocho:

would take (i just got brazil, france, and portugal first try :sdeek:)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 03, 2013, 09:36:39 AM
ESPN's simulator: http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1624463/world-cup-2014-draw-simulator?cc=5901

Spain
Ecuador
USA
England

 :gocho:

would take (i just got brazil, france, and portugal first try :sdeek:)

Just got Argentina, Greece, Ivory Coast. Would take.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 03, 2013, 09:37:57 AM
ESPN's simulator: http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1624463/world-cup-2014-draw-simulator?cc=5901

Spain
Ecuador
USA
England

 :gocho:

would take (i just got brazil, france, and portugal first try :sdeek:)

Just got Argentina, Greece, Ivory Coast. Would take.

wow that is better than any of the ones i have gotten
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 03, 2013, 09:38:24 AM
Just got Argentina, Greece, Ivory Coast. Would take.

see?  no need for the pre-emptive meltdown! :gocho:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 03, 2013, 09:39:35 AM
Just got Argentina, Greece, Ivory Coast. Would take.

see?  no need for the pre-emptive meltdown! :gocho:

That's still way harder than South Africa. I just got spoiled I guess.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 03, 2013, 09:41:41 AM
Just got Argentina, Greece, Ivory Coast. Would take.

see?  no need for the pre-emptive meltdown! :gocho:

That's still way harder than South Africa. I just got spoiled I guess.

yeah, that definitely wasn't in the "meat" of a bell curve
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 03, 2013, 09:59:50 AM
just looked up our grouping from WCs in my viewing lifetime.  IMO, we've historically been pretty lucky.  hope that continues but DGAF, bring it on assholes:

1990: italy, czech, austria
1994: romania, switzerland, colombia
1998: germany, yugoslavia, iran
2002: south korea, portugal, poland
2006: italy, ghana, czech rep
2010: england, slovenia, algeria
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 03, 2013, 10:06:36 AM
Even if we get a group of death, it will be very fun to play some of those elite teams. Sure it was fun advancing in 2010, but playing puds like Slovenia and Algeria isn't that fun.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2013, 10:19:07 AM
playing algeria was most def fun  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 03, 2013, 10:20:33 AM
Even if we get a group of death, it will be very fun to play some of those elite teams. Sure it was fun advancing in 2010, but playing puds like Slovenia and Algeria isn't that fun.

meh, its more fun to advance. probably will say 10 was more fun than 14 if we don't advance in 14 (but we are  :billdance:)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 03, 2013, 10:20:41 AM
playing algeria was most def fun  :dunno:

Sure, but I didn't know any of their players. The game was fun, but I'd rather play superstars.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on December 03, 2013, 11:08:00 AM
I'm excited to not be a pussy no matter who we play.  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on December 03, 2013, 11:13:09 AM
Belgium
Netherlands
United States
Ecuador

Just fun. Ecuador? Pud. Netherlands? Maybe another meltdown. Belgium? I barely know them hahahah!

go america!  :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2013, 12:37:37 PM
pots are set

http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws (http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2013, 12:38:34 PM
seems like USA is with Ecuador, Switzerland, and team X quite a bit in all these simulations  :dunno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 03, 2013, 12:43:36 PM
seems like USA is with Ecuador, Switzerland, and team X quite a bit in all these simulations  :dunno:

all we can do is :pray: at this point
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 03, 2013, 11:13:23 PM
http://www.kckrs.com/this-guy-has-designed-a-new-crest-he-want-the-ussf-to-use/

 :surprised:

Would rough ridin' take
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 03, 2013, 11:17:07 PM
http://www.kckrs.com/this-guy-has-designed-a-new-crest-he-want-the-ussf-to-use/

 :surprised:

Would rough ridin' take

That is pretty sexy. Anything is better than the current crest. I was really hoping they would make the centennial crest permanent.

Sent from my SGH-T959V using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 03, 2013, 11:19:06 PM
to be honest, doesn't do much for me... hate our current logo though, so keep 'em coming omaha-americans :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 04, 2013, 12:52:20 AM
The centennial crest is awful and obnoxious
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 04, 2013, 07:07:33 AM
to be honest, doesn't do much for me... hate our current logo though, so keep 'em coming omaha-americans :thumbs:

It has an eagle on it, Tobias. An eagle.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 04, 2013, 08:15:17 AM
I mean just look at this thing. It has air lines from the ball being kicked so hard!  :flush:

(http://www.kckrs.com/wp-content/uploads/ussfcrest.png)

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 04, 2013, 09:35:33 AM
The centennial crest is awful and obnoxious

It is a million times better than the current one.

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Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 04, 2013, 09:41:20 AM
The centennial crest is awful and obnoxious

i personally like it, and it is way better than the current one.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 04, 2013, 10:33:51 AM
The centennial crest is awful and obnoxious

this X 1000
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 3maw on December 04, 2013, 10:46:51 AM
http://www.kckrs.com/this-guy-has-designed-a-new-crest-he-want-the-ussf-to-use/

 :surprised:

Would rough ridin' take

love it. could we put a deflated soccer ball in the eagles beak tho?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 04, 2013, 10:48:16 AM
http://www.kckrs.com/this-guy-has-designed-a-new-crest-he-want-the-ussf-to-use/

 :surprised:

Would rough ridin' take

love it. could we put a deflated soccer ball in the eagles beak tho?

 :Wha:

yes.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 10:12:50 AM
20 min... :ohno:

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Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 06, 2013, 10:14:12 AM
20 min... :ohno:

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will be in a class with a teacher who gets real butthurt about people being on their phones. :(
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 10:15:30 AM
can't wait to see who we get to eagle beak the eff out of
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 06, 2013, 10:18:41 AM
can't wait to see who we get to eagle beak the eff out of

U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-! U-S-A-!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 06, 2013, 10:20:54 AM
Is it on TV? I can't find it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 06, 2013, 10:21:45 AM
Is it on TV? I can't find it.

will be ESPN i believe.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 10:33:36 AM
Is it on TV? I can't find it.

will be ESPN i believe.

ESPN2 here brah.  Just started.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 10:33:52 AM
FAT RONALDO!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 10:40:03 AM
 :ohno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 10:40:13 AM
 :excited:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 10:40:26 AM
 :impatient:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 06, 2013, 10:42:09 AM
I think the NFL should do a similar show before each draft.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 10:43:34 AM
Starts in a couple minutes.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 10:44:09 AM
Love the riot reference, I like my draws with a dash of danger.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 10:46:01 AM
wrong thread, but what THE eff IS TAFFY AND HONEY????
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 10:47:36 AM
My bad.

 :cheese:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 10:48:43 AM
didn't get to watch on TV - cool?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 10:49:25 AM
didn't get to watch on TV - cool?

Still hasn't started. Going to be awhile.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 10:49:31 AM
didn't get to watch on TV - cool?

Starting in like 1 minute.  You still have a chance.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 06, 2013, 10:50:12 AM
didn't get to watch on TV - cool?
Imagine, NBA Lottery meets So You Think You Can Dance, South America.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 10:50:35 AM
missed scott's post - i have just been following along on their website and thought they were doing like a pre-show thing before the espn2 coverage, but guess not :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 10:51:06 AM
didn't get to watch on TV - cool?
Imagine, NBA Lottery meets So You Think You Can Dance, South America.

well hell, now i'm gonna have to stream it
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 10:54:03 AM
i put a tweetdeck column on #worldcupdraw.  fun to see stuff whiz by
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 10:59:00 AM
I WANT GROUP E ALREADY!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:03:17 AM
nervioso!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:03:26 AM
I WANT GROUP E ALREADY!

EVEN MORE SO!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:03:41 AM
REALLY WANT E NOW!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:03:52 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba0T7LeCAAAoMeM.jpg:large)

A few studs right there.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:03:56 AM
OMG AND ECUADOR!!!!! IT'S TAILOR MADE FOR USA!  :runaway:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on December 06, 2013, 11:04:45 AM
wrong thread, but what THE eff IS TAFFY AND HONEY????
I'm guessing saltwater taffy because of the lake and honey because they have all of those beehivey things on top of their buildings/on their highway signs (Think thats a mormon/Brigham Young thing, but maybe they do make honey there).
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:06:08 AM
Here we GO!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:06:32 AM
will also take H if 4th team is pud
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:06:50 AM
sorry mexico  :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:07:10 AM
sorry mexico  :lol:

omg  :ROFL:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:07:21 AM
Nervous shits
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:07:52 AM
just no D or G please
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:08:17 AM
 :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:08:27 AM
can't be G :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:08:34 AM
So your telling me there's a chance!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:09:06 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:09:13 AM
wait nevermind, my table isn't ordering them like i thought it was :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:09:21 AM
eff eff FAAACK
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:10:07 AM
Belgium please
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:10:13 AM
LOL at the draw putting two G countries in Group G
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:10:28 AM
we are done already
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:10:41 AM
we are absolutely rough ridin' done
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:11:01 AM
can't be G :emawkid:

 :dubious:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on December 06, 2013, 11:11:10 AM
welp
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:11:15 AM
 :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld:

 :buh-bye:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:11:23 AM
can't be G :emawkid:

 :dubious:

 :dubious:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:12:11 AM
Well.. I guess if we make it out, we play H1?  Somewhat good news if we can survive the onslaught.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:12:21 AM
sorry mexico  :lol:

omg  :ROFL:

hmm
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:12:36 AM
Tobias did you think Ghana was in the Caribbean or something?  :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:13:12 AM
JFC australia is going to get absolutely ass raped. have you ever seen that movie Australian History X? oh yeah it took place in Brazil in 2014
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:13:33 AM
 :confused:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:14:26 AM
damn, no england :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:16:26 AM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:16:38 AM
OH MY GOD ARE YOU FISTING ME FIFA
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:17:07 AM
looks like our 20+ years of luck finally ran out :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:17:30 AM
 :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld: :goodbyecruelworld:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on December 06, 2013, 11:19:40 AM
This group should not even be possible.

Also from German perspective, hate playing Ghana again. Was tough last time and Muller got a BS yellow. Hope US is the 2nd team to advance from this group. Portugese tears etc...
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:20:45 AM
This group should not even be possible.

Also from German perspective, hate playing Ghana again. Was tough last time and Muller got a BS yellow. Hope US is the 2nd team to advance from this group. Portugese tears etc...

What in the eff? This is the rough ridin' US National Team Thread you eff.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 11:20:55 AM
really not that bad.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:21:03 AM
Fire up the "Does playing Germany hurt the image of America?" thread
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:21:54 AM
what an absolute nightmare group. usa has to beat ghana and tie portugal and hold germany to 12 or 13 goals
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:22:42 AM
My friend that is going to the world cup an hour ago

Quote
So I have tickets for F2 vs F3. Apparently the seeded teams will be drawn into A1 to H1. I will probably get Iran vs. Bosnia.

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:22:50 AM
i'm all in, guys.

















:lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:23:51 AM
really not that bad.

What makes you say that? Best team in the world (Germany), team that owns us (Ghana), and team with the second best player in the world (Portugal). We are by FAR the worst team. Not saying advancing is impossible, but this is a very tough draw.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Dub on December 06, 2013, 11:24:49 AM
My friend that is going to the world cup an hour ago

Quote
So I have tickets for F2 vs F3. Apparently the seeded teams will be drawn into A1 to H1. I will probably get Iran vs. Bosnia.

 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:24:53 AM
asava whatcha talkin about bud?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:25:17 AM
At least we have Jurgen, I mean Germany will still rape us but at least having him be coach gives me a glimmer of hope. You have to fight German with German. I'm still pissed about 2002
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:26:10 AM
but on the bright side, the most pud team we play only has essien, asamoah, muntari, kbp, etc :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:26:42 AM
Does Essien still have knees?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:27:28 AM
hopefully pud portugal shows up and not stud portugal
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:28:33 AM
Does Essien still have knees?

i don't think so, i mean jfc that guy
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:28:44 AM
ronaldo is like henderson in that i want him to do awesome crap and blow my mind but obviously i want his team to lose
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 06, 2013, 11:30:30 AM
Hey FIFA

(http://i.imgur.com/FqdKD.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:31:47 AM
We beat Portugal in 2002 and we should have had a penalty to tie the game up in the QF against Germany. And eff Ghana from 2010 too. USA is going to be like Uma Thurman in Kill Bill
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:35:34 AM
USA have to travel 8,866 miles for their 3 matches.  :facepalm:

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:36:30 AM
39.4% chance to advance. Third highest in the group. Just behind Portugal (40.3%). Could be much worse.

We get a win in game 1 against Ghana, and we're in business. One game at a time.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:36:43 AM
it's obama, isn't it? :shakesfist:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:37:41 AM
all things considered, pretty fair draw across the board and some interesting matchups
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 06, 2013, 11:37:55 AM
Honestly the World Cup would be better off being run by the Mafia. At least in that case the corruption would be out in the open and we could buy off everyone.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 11:38:14 AM
USA have to travel 8,866 miles for their 3 matches.  :facepalm:




advantage: USA.

Group G in order of largest to smallest countries:

USA
































































Germany










Ghana














Portugal
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:39:08 AM
Mexico has a 45.4% chance to advance. 2nd highest in their group.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:39:49 AM
Mexico has a 45.4% chance to advance. 2nd highest in their group.

yeah, they got a good draw
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 06, 2013, 11:43:23 AM
I will irl fight Sepp Blatter
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 06, 2013, 11:48:16 AM
eff it guys, beat Ghana take a point from Ronaldo and let's see what happens.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 11:50:28 AM
Could be worse, guys. Australia has a 2.1% chance of advancing. :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:52:30 AM
eff it guys, beat Ghana take a point from Ronaldo and let's see what happens.

yeah, i'm not gonna panic yet. i mean germany's a lock, but portugal and ghana are pretty bipolar.  who knows.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 06, 2013, 11:54:46 AM
eff it guys, beat Ghana take a point from Ronaldo and let's see what happens.

yeah, i'm not gonna panic yet. i mean germany's a lock, but portugal and ghana are pretty bipolar.  who knows.

Eagle Beak the eff out of everyone!!!!!
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 11:57:15 AM
If we do manage to make it out of our group that means we're playing great, so we'd be a good bet to go much further
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on December 06, 2013, 11:57:44 AM
WisGhansin

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 11:58:07 AM
eff it guys, beat Ghana take a point from Ronaldo and let's see what happens.

yeah, i'm not gonna panic yet. i mean germany's a lock, but portugal and ghana are pretty bipolar.  who knows.

Eagle Beak the eff out of everyone!!!!!

oh man, i need to fire up the gif machine or something :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 12:00:33 PM
WisGhansin

Good effort, but no, denied. Style of play nothing like Wiscy/Housconsin.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 06, 2013, 12:00:48 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nwMtPn9utfI/UJudxXEDD-I/AAAAAAAAGAk/fKqn7izzJNE/s280/84_American_Eagle_crying.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 12:11:34 PM
A:
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon

B:
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia

C:
Colombia
Greece

Ivory Coast
Japan

D:
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy

E:
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras

F:
Argentina
Bosnia

Iran
Nigeria

G:
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
USA

H:
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
Korea Republic

Group Winner
Group Runner-up

R16:
Brazil v. Chile
Spain v. Mexico
Columbia v. Italy
Uruguay v. Greece
France v. Bosnia
Argentina v. Switzerland
Germany v. Russia
USA v. Belgium

Quarter:
Brazil v. Spain
Italy v. Greece
France v. Argentina
Germany v. USA

Semi:
Spain v. Italy
Argentina v. Germany

Final:
Spain v. Germany

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/psychogurl/Waving_American_Flag.gif)

I'm such an American homer. :don'tcare:

I think I did all that right. Let me know if I made a mistake in the way the brackets form.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 12:50:10 PM
really not that bad.

What makes you say that? Best team in the world (Germany), team that owns us (Ghana), and team with the second best player in the world (Portugal). We are by FAR the worst team. Not saying advancing is impossible, but this is a very tough draw.

no. 1, i don't believe that Germany is the be best team in the world. Based on averages from ELO and ESPN Power rankings...

Germany = 3.5

Portugal = 12 (it should be noted that Portugal's ELO rating is 8, which is ridiculously high).

Ghana = 28.5

USA = 15


Portugal is one very dangerous man with a very attackable defense. Given that the USA has moved away from the counter style of the past, I like our chances if we can some how contain Ronaldo. Germany isn't unbeatable, but pretty close to it. Probably lose that one. Ghana isn't as dangerous as it was. Gyan is a great forward, but we have the bodies and the strength to (hopefully) keep him under wraps. I think we can take 3 points there.

Tie portugal, win over ghana and a loss to Germany may prove to be enough. If we can win over Ghana, and potentially tie portugal or tie, the pressure will be on both Ghana and Portugal in that final game. All i'm saying is, at least we aren't in Group D or Group B, both of which may have been insurmountable. Stop claiming this is the group of death. it isn't.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 12:53:26 PM
I never said "Group of Death." Everyone on ESPN is though. I still think this is a very tough draw, and I think Germany is the best team in the world. Don't really care what any rankings say.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 12:58:57 PM
I never said "Group of Death." Everyone on ESPN is though. I still think this is a very tough draw, and I think Germany is the best team in the world. Don't really care what any rankings say.

I'm not saying I adhere to the rankings, just don't think that Germany is better than Spain. They are ridiculous though. What i am saying, though, is that it is a group that gives us an opportunity to advance. Time to grow the eff up and play some big boy soccer.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 01:01:21 PM
WisGhansin

 :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 01:02:39 PM
I never said "Group of Death." Everyone on ESPN is though. I still think this is a very tough draw, and I think Germany is the best team in the world. Don't really care what any rankings say.

I'm not saying I adhere to the rankings, just don't think that Germany is better than Spain. They are ridiculous though. What i am saying, though, is that it is a group that gives us an opportunity to advance. Time to grow the eff up and play some big boy soccer.

 :emawkid:

That's fair. Spain is definitely 1 or 2 imo. For some reason, I've just started to lean towards Germany over the past year or 2.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 01:05:26 PM
my rage will turn to unbridled optimism by next June
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on December 06, 2013, 01:11:48 PM
This group should not even be possible.

Also from German perspective, hate playing Ghana again. Was tough last time and Muller got a BS yellow. Hope US is the 2nd team to advance from this group. Portugese tears etc...

What in the eff? This is the rough ridin' US National Team Thread you eff.

Using it as WC thread. :don'tcare:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 01:13:51 PM
I never said "Group of Death." Everyone on ESPN is though. I still think this is a very tough draw, and I think Germany is the best team in the world. Don't really care what any rankings say.

I'm not saying I adhere to the rankings, just don't think that Germany is better than Spain. They are ridiculous though. What i am saying, though, is that it is a group that gives us an opportunity to advance. Time to grow the eff up and play some big boy soccer.

 :emawkid:

That's fair. Spain is definitely 1 or 2 imo. For some reason, I've just started to lean towards Germany over the past year or 2.

Germany's youth is definitely tops, but Spain's chemistry and style win out. Maybe the pure fact that Puyol didn't get the call up is reason enough for me to put them at 1.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on December 06, 2013, 01:14:05 PM
Predictos

Hard to pick against Spain until they actually lose. Boring and gutless of me but I'd take Spain right now. I do think it being in South America will really help the South American countries. Could see some interesting results.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 01:17:28 PM
Predictos

Hard to pick against Spain until they actually lose. Boring and gutless of me but I'd take Spain right now. I do think it being in South America will really help the South American countries. Could see some interesting results.

Yeah, a lot of people are saying Brazil is the favorite. I don't see Columbia, Argentina, Uruguay having a shot to win it all.

Can def see Spain winning it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 01:18:39 PM
I never said "Group of Death." Everyone on ESPN is though. I still think this is a very tough draw, and I think Germany is the best team in the world. Don't really care what any rankings say.

I'm not saying I adhere to the rankings, just don't think that Germany is better than Spain. They are ridiculous though. What i am saying, though, is that it is a group that gives us an opportunity to advance. Time to grow the eff up and play some big boy soccer.

 :emawkid:

That's fair. Spain is definitely 1 or 2 imo. For some reason, I've just started to lean towards Germany over the past year or 2.

Germany's youth is definitely tops, but Spain's chemistry and style win out. Maybe the pure fact that Puyol didn't get the call up is reason enough for me to put them at 1.

Does Ramos play CB or RB more these days? Would their CBs be Pique/Ramos?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 06, 2013, 01:19:36 PM
all morning i'd been telling myself that we had the home hemisphere advantage but it turns out that both ghana and portugal are on our half of the world.  :curse:

everything is mumped.

(http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/africa/africa_pol_1993.gif)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on December 06, 2013, 01:28:15 PM
Well Sunny I think of all the SA teams Brazil and Colombia have the best chance to win the whole damn thing. Colombia's group broke well for them. Argentina is too volatile and Uruguay had to go to the playoff against the AFC (lol FIFA) to qualify but who knows when you have a world class player (as both countries do) anything is possible. I think there is potential for teams who can't really win the whole thing like Ecuador and Chile to advance from their group.

Edit: I got groups mixed up.  :blush:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 06, 2013, 01:30:44 PM
A:
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon

B:
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia

C:
Colombia
Greece

Ivory Coast
Japan

D:
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy

E:
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras

F:
Argentina
Bosnia

Iran
Nigeria

G:
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
USA

H:
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
Korea Republic

Group Winner
Group Runner-up

R16:
Brazil v. Chile
Spain v. Mexico
Columbia v. Italy
Uruguay v. Greece
France v. Bosnia
Argentina v. Switzerland
Germany v. Russia
USA v. Belgium

Quarter:
Brazil v. Spain
Italy v. Greece
France v. Argentina
Germany v. USA

Semi:
Spain v. Italy
Argentina v. Germany

Final:
Spain v. Germany

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/psychogurl/Waving_American_Flag.gif)

I'm such an American homer. :don'tcare:

I think I did all that right. Let me know if I made a mistake in the way the brackets form.

you def got the brackets wrong bud.

http://games.espn.go.com/world-cup-bracket-predictor/2014/en/entry
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 01:42:00 PM
i don't particularly follow ESP but was puyol actually even trying to get called up?  heck, he was supposed to call it quits internationally after the last world cup, still ended up playing some anyways, and has just recently returned to play after more than half a year out for major knee surgery.  also is 35.  is he back to playing regularly for barca?

but yes, point definitely stands that they're a very good team and right up there with germany
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 01:43:09 PM
well that was an adorable post, bubbs
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 01:46:30 PM
whoa. looking at this, if we get out of group play, we will have one of the easier roads to the semi's in knockout stages. we wouldn't have to worry about brazil, spain, netherlands, italy, uruguay, or columbia. arguably the hardest team we could face would be Argentina. hmmmmm.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 01:47:33 PM
i don't particularly follow ESP but was puyol actually even trying to get called up?  heck, he was supposed to call it quits internationally after the last world cup, still ended up playing some anyways, and has just recently returned to play after more than half a year out for major knee surgery.  also is 35.  is he back to playing regularly for barca?

but yes, point definitely stands that they're a very good team and right up there with germany

i just think that he is an absolute liability and has been for years.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 01:47:40 PM
whoa. looking at this, if we get out of group play, we will have one of the easier roads to the semi's in knockout stages. we wouldn't have to worry about brazil, spain, netherlands, italy, uruguay, or columbia. arguably the hardest team we could face would be Argentina. hmmmmm.

i like this positive thinking :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 01:50:27 PM
i just think that he is an absolute liability and has been for years.

total agreement here - i think i read your statement differently than you meant it.  thought you were trying to say that spain is so good that even puyol wasn't getting the call up, rather than "spain is better without puyol"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 06, 2013, 01:52:23 PM
i just think that he is an absolute liability and has been for years.

total agreement here - i think i read your statement differently than you meant it.  thought you were trying to say that spain is so good that even puyol wasn't getting the call up, rather than "spain is better without puyol"

definitely what I was aiming for. plus, he is super ugly.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 01:54:16 PM
i just think that he is an absolute liability and has been for years.

total agreement here - i think i read your statement differently than you meant it.  thought you were trying to say that spain is so good that even puyol wasn't getting the call up, rather than "spain is better without puyol"

definitely what I was aiming for. plus, he is super ugly.

i think my first post on gE was an andre the giant/puyol photoshop, actually
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 02:33:34 PM
I never said "Group of Death." Everyone on ESPN is though. I still think this is a very tough draw, and I think Germany is the best team in the world. Don't really care what any rankings say.

Group of death is B. Followed closely by ours
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: ben ji on December 06, 2013, 02:41:10 PM
Have Germany or Portugal or Ghana ever won a world war?

No, didn't think so.

Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2013, 02:41:48 PM
Have Germany or Portugal or Ghana ever won a world war?

No, didn't think so.

good thing the *not* greatest generation stopped Germany
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 06, 2013, 02:42:40 PM
It's in South America, I expect their teams to do well. Germany historically hasn't been good in South American world cups
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: _33 on December 06, 2013, 02:58:15 PM
Why can't we beat Germany?  Most games are like one to zero so if we can just get the one and hold them to zero we should win easily.  It's not like there are blowouts in soccer.  I predict this game will come right down to the wire.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2013, 03:00:02 PM
welcome aboard _33! :emawkid:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 04:04:26 PM
you def got the brackets wrong bud.

http://games.espn.go.com/world-cup-bracket-predictor/2014/en/entry

WELP I TRIED  :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 05:52:07 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba1iA8SIQAAyiVr.jpg:large)

fwiw
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 06:40:28 PM
Quote
roger bennett ?@rogbennett 22m
Of course I get Ghanian Cab Driver tonight. Tells me "We don't care about qualifying. For us, beating US feels like winning the World Cup"
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 06, 2013, 07:56:56 PM
Quote
roger bennett ?@rogbennett 22m
Of course I get Ghanian Cab Driver tonight. Tells me "We don't care about qualifying. For us, beating US feels like winning the World Cup"
i had a ghanian cabbie say the same crap to me back in august! then he told me he was a first generation american and that he was going to drive his oldest child to syracuse the next day for his first day of college. he was so proud, it also made me proud of america.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on December 06, 2013, 08:18:50 PM
play for pk's

ANYTHING
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 06, 2013, 10:01:40 PM
WisGhansin

Good effort, but no, denied. Style of play nothing like Wiscy/Housconsin.

Ghaylor
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2013, 10:03:32 PM
WisGhansin

Good effort, but no, denied. Style of play nothing like Wiscy/Housconsin.

Ghaylor

Yes.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 06, 2013, 10:09:51 PM
Germany will win the whole thing, I don't care if the tournament is on the international space station. They have been building for this for a decade, all of that young talent is now prime. They are the best team in the world; clinical and skilled.


Also I am not afraid of our group. eff Ghana, we were the better side they cashed in their chance in extra time crap happens, we're much better now, they're older.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 07, 2013, 07:48:58 AM
http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/12/6/5182388/united-states-2014-world-cup-ante-up (http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/12/6/5182388/united-states-2014-world-cup-ante-up)

i cannot get enough spencer hall.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on December 09, 2013, 04:05:40 PM
WisGhansin
Hahahah amazing post and so fun to read out loud  :thumbs: :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on December 09, 2013, 04:10:21 PM
Also love the draw!  :excited:  :drool:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 09, 2013, 08:42:07 PM
sorry, racist willie20

(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbFQRVRCIAEd6r0.jpg:large)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 08:46:18 PM
I hate that guy. ^

:curse:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 09, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
Would give anything to be that guy :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2013, 09:53:55 PM
Who are both of those people?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 10:00:39 PM
Who are both of those people?

:frown: mocat, are you serious?

Alex Morgan and Alex Morgan's fiance, Servando Carrasco (who plays in MLS).
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2013, 10:03:06 PM
Tapatalk error
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2013, 10:04:18 PM
Tapatalk error

 :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 09, 2013, 10:06:11 PM
seriously lol'd
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 09, 2013, 10:17:22 PM
Tapatalk error

 :D
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2013, 11:10:25 AM
Quote
Cristian Nyari ?@Cnyari 7m
18-year-old American born Julian Green replaces Arjen Robben and makes Bayern Munich's 23-player roster for the World Club Cup trip.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2013, 11:18:43 AM
Ives Galarcep projected the January camp:

Quote from: Soccer By Ives
GOALKEEPERS — Nick Rimando, Sean Johnson, Tally Hall, Bill Hamid

DEFENDERS — Brad Evans, Chance Myers, Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez, Chris Schuler, Clarence Goodson, Seth Sinovic, Chris Klute

MIDFIELDERS — Landon Donovan, Graham Zusi, Benny Feilhaber, Mix Diskerud, Kyle Beckerman, Luis Gil, Dillon Powers, Ricardo Clark

FORWARDS — Clint Dempsey, Chris Wondolowski, C.J. Sapong, Robbie Findley

 :emawkid:

This makes me really happy. I think this would assume no off-season loans for Zusi, Dempsey, and Donovan.

I will really enjoy seeing Seth and Chance get their shots. Seth has a much better shot at making it imo. Chris Klute is another exciting young LB. January camps are always fun.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1679/us-national-team/2013/12/11/4470663/on-american-soccer-a-look-at-the-projected-usa-january-camp (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1679/us-national-team/2013/12/11/4470663/on-american-soccer-a-look-at-the-projected-usa-january-camp)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 11, 2013, 11:45:42 AM
Ives Galarcep projected the January camp:

Quote from: Soccer By Ives
GOALKEEPERS — Nick Rimando, Sean Johnson, Tally Hall, Bill Hamid

DEFENDERS — Brad Evans, Chance Myers, Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez, Chris Schuler, Clarence Goodson, Seth Sinovic, Chris Klute

MIDFIELDERS — Landon Donovan, Graham Zusi, Benny Feilhaber, Mix Diskerud, Kyle Beckerman, Luis Gil, Dillon Powers, Ricardo Clark

FORWARDS — Clint Dempsey, Chris Wondolowski, C.J. Sapong, Robbie Findley

 :emawkid:

This makes me really happy. I think this would assume no off-season loans for Zusi, Dempsey, and Donovan.

I will really enjoy seeing Seth and Chance get their shots. Seth has a much better shot at making it imo. Chris Klute is another exciting young LB. January camps are always fun.

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1679/us-national-team/2013/12/11/4470663/on-american-soccer-a-look-at-the-projected-usa-january-camp (http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1679/us-national-team/2013/12/11/4470663/on-american-soccer-a-look-at-the-projected-usa-january-camp)

love January Camp. I think Seth really does have a shot at getting a call for a regular squad if he makes the most of this opportunity.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2013, 11:54:38 AM
love January Camp. I think Seth really does have a shot at getting a call for a regular squad if he makes the most of this opportunity.

Same. He's more of a natural left back than anyone in the pool currently. Fabian is better, but he's right-footed and not a natural left back. Of course, that doesn't necessarily matter.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 11, 2013, 12:00:51 PM
Seth is really good, and I hope he makes a good impression.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2013, 12:04:19 PM
Seth is really good, and I hope he makes a good impression.

Best thing about Seth is he was a Revolution reject (when NE was rough ridin' terrible), came here and won two cups.

Also, not sure how many of you remember that during the Montreal expansion draft, he was left unprotected and Montreal drafted him. We had to trade Arnaud to get him back I believe.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 11, 2013, 12:17:01 PM
Seth is really good, and I hope he makes a good impression.

Best thing about Seth is he was a Revolution reject (when NE was rough ridin' terrible), came here and won two cups.

Also, not sure how many of you remember that during the Montreal expansion draft, he was left unprotected and Montreal drafted him. We had to trade Arnaud to get him back I believe.

correct.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2013, 12:22:53 PM
Seth is really good, and I hope he makes a good impression.

Best thing about Seth is he was a Revolution reject (when NE was rough ridin' terrible), came here and won two cups.

Also, not sure how many of you remember that during the Montreal expansion draft, he was left unprotected and Montreal drafted him. We had to trade Arnaud to get him back I believe.

correct.

I was a very sad panda the few days that Sinovic was a Montreal player. :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 11, 2013, 12:41:06 PM
Seth (mocat HS classmate) was like not even that good at soccer in high school. Walked on at Creighton and then blew up. He made some solid plays throughout the post-season this year. He is completely lost when he has the ball in the attacking third, but that's ok.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2013, 12:46:35 PM
Seth (mocat HS classmate) was like not even that good at soccer in high school. Walked on at Creighton and then blew up. He made some solid plays throughout the post-season this year. He is completely lost when he has the ball in the attacking third, but that's ok.

I don't think he's completely lost in the attacking third. Has some great crosses now and then.

Also, these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1t8kz0Yig8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1t8kz0Yig8)

:love:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDZLVIY0cvM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDZLVIY0cvM)

:love:

Imo, this was the biggest goal of 2013 postseason. ^
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 11, 2013, 06:01:21 PM
I could watch those for days. So much passion, love Seth  :love:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2013, 12:33:22 PM
Quote
U.S. Soccer ?@ussoccer 4s
U.S. Soccer and Jurgen Klinsmann agree to Four-Year Contract Extension: http://ussoc.cr/1h3F2rz (http://ussoc.cr/1h3F2rz)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 12, 2013, 12:38:14 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbs:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 12, 2013, 01:07:24 PM
do other nations have foreign coaches?
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2013, 01:08:46 PM
do other nations have foreign coaches?

Yes, it's pretty common.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2013, 01:11:25 PM
do other nations have foreign coaches?

yes, kevin keitzman
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 12, 2013, 01:15:14 PM
do other nations have foreign coaches?
Yes, it's pretty common.
i don't like that. the mercenary feel of it violates the extreme jingoism that is the essence of my being. soccer should change its coaching rules.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2013, 01:16:38 PM
do other nations have foreign coaches?
Yes, it's pretty common.
i don't like that. the mercenary feel of it violates the extreme jingoism that is the essence of my being. soccer should change its coaching rules.

Meh. I don't have a problem with it.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 12, 2013, 01:44:49 PM
v weird for people to not like foreign coaches.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2013, 01:50:48 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 12, 2013, 01:52:48 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

can you imagine KK playing fifa 14? like, i want a youtube video of him trying to figure out how to pronounce the man united roster.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2013, 01:53:05 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

mushed
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: asava on December 12, 2013, 03:23:49 PM
Quote
U.S. Soccer ?@ussoccer 4s
U.S. Soccer and Jurgen Klinsmann agree to Four-Year Contract Extension: http://ussoc.cr/1h3F2rz (http://ussoc.cr/1h3F2rz)

 :Woot:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 12, 2013, 03:31:28 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

I got it and chuckled, it was Eric Wynalda btw. Did anyone hear Petro's interview with Robb last week? He didn't know who the coach of the MNT was, he thought it may have been an MLS coach. He asked Robb how Peter would balance both jobs if he became coach of the national team. Truly embarrassing.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2013, 03:56:46 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

I got it and chuckled, it was Eric Wynalda btw. Did anyone hear Petro's interview with Robb last week? He didn't know who the coach of the MNT was, he thought it may have been an MLS coach. He asked Robb how Peter would balance both jobs if he became coach of the national team. Truly embarrassing.

Now that you mention Wynalda, I vaguely remember this. Also, Soren is such a dork.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2013, 04:32:14 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

I got it and chuckled, it was Eric Wynalda btw. Did anyone hear Petro's interview with Robb last week? He didn't know who the coach of the MNT was, he thought it may have been an MLS coach. He asked Robb how Peter would balance both jobs if he became coach of the national team. Truly embarrassing.

oh my geez louise
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 12, 2013, 06:48:41 PM
i honestly didn't know if other nations had foreign coaches, but i wasn't serious about it bothering me.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: Tobias on December 14, 2013, 06:43:39 PM
looks like another stadium construction worker died in manaus - third in the past month.  jfc, seems like we're at double digits now :frown:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on December 14, 2013, 07:03:53 PM
I want to go on record in saying I want to use the USMNT team thread feat WC14.
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 14, 2013, 07:10:27 PM
How the hell is this different than creating a separate MLS thread? :dubious:

:frown:
Title: Re: Offical World Cup Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 14, 2013, 10:55:20 PM
Merge with the soccer thread.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 14, 2013, 10:55:50 PM
Merge with the soccer thread.
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2013, 09:03:09 PM
Landycakes said today that he isn't going on loan. Also said he isn't going to Mexico ever despite rumors.
Title: Re: US National Team (non-racist), world cup, others maybe soccer thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 11:21:53 AM
jfc bad person. I was joking.  :curse:
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2013, 11:28:40 AM
I hate everything.
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: AbeFroman on December 16, 2013, 11:37:02 AM
I'm blaming Man City for this soccer thread consolidation. If they wouldn't have whipped SD's team so badly he wouldn't have gone on a rampage.

Sunny  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 11:38:20 AM
I'm blaming Man City for this soccer thread consolidation. If they wouldn't have whipped SD's team so badly he wouldn't have gone on a rampage.

Sunny  :shakesfist:

 :frown:
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: _33 on December 16, 2013, 12:11:20 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

Soccer fans can be so pretentious sometimes.  Some people don't know very much about soccer and are just starting to learn.  Big deal.  Get over yourselves.
Title: US Soccer MNT and other inferior nations discussion thread
Post by: 0.42 on December 16, 2013, 01:55:49 PM
Look at this adorable stud :love:

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/dempsey_face.jpg)
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on December 16, 2013, 02:14:22 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

Soccer fans can be so pretentious sometimes.  Some people don't know very much about soccer and are just starting to learn.  Big deal.  Get over yourselves.

I dunno, I think wanting a national team coach to ONLY be from said country is pretty gross, borderline xenophobic
Title: Re: New Non-Racist America Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on December 16, 2013, 03:04:26 PM
well nobody got it so i am going to just tell the whole story.

right after USA hired Jurgsy, keitz had some national soccer expert or whatever on BTL. they are talking about the hire and what it means for USMNT going forward, etc. then KK asks this guy if it was odd that they hired a non-American coach. "you know, shouldn't the coach be from the country he's coaching??" the expert paused for, like, an eternity, and then said (i'm paraphrasing): "you know, kevin, i have played soccer my whole life and covered international soccer for XX years, and i have never once thought that, or heard anyone else anywhere say or ask anything like that before in my entire life."

Soccer fans can be so pretentious sometimes.  Some people don't know very much about soccer and are just starting to learn.  Big deal.  Get over yourselves.

I dunno, I think wanting a national team coach to ONLY be from said country is pretty gross, borderline xenophobic
Plus this is supposed to be the land of opportunity right? What type of country would this be if we didn't allow stud Germans the opportunity to mush their fellow/former countrymen?
Title: US National Team Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 03:27:35 PM
It is also okay to post in here about other national teams. Just keep it to international soccer, all right guys!  :D
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2013, 03:29:32 PM
WHY STEVE DAVE???? WHYYYY
Title: US Men's National Team Thread! (Featuring all national teams, World Cup, etc..)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2013, 06:14:04 PM
 :billdance:
Title: US National Team Soccer Thread (merge if you hate America)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 06:14:32 PM
 :driving:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Thread! (Featuring all national teams, World Cup, etc..)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 06:15:00 PM
Merge with the "merge if you hate america" thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Thread! (Featuring all national teams, World Cup, etc..)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2013, 06:15:38 PM
Merge with the "merge if you hate america" thread.

Well mine was first but Tia mods
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Thread! (Featuring all national teams, World Cup, etc..)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 06:16:18 PM
Merge with the "merge if you hate america" thread.

Well mine was first but Tia mods

It's impossible to merge mine though unless the mod hates America.  :surprised:
Title: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2013, 08:36:56 PM
 :curse:
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2013, 08:38:03 PM
Burn it all down MIR I will join
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: The Big Train on December 16, 2013, 08:47:45 PM
SD created a new plug.DJamer room because I kicked him as a joke. #teamMIR
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2013, 08:48:04 PM
#teamMIRandSW #fuckYouSD
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: Tobias on December 16, 2013, 08:49:16 PM
i guess i don't really care, i apparently always posted in the wrong threads before and had to be corrected anyways.  seems like i have better odds with a flow chart title?
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 16, 2013, 09:00:48 PM
Kick some ass, SD!
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: slobber on December 16, 2013, 09:39:47 PM
I'm just waiting for sd to post something so I can follow it with a:


quote from dobber
Quote
:lol:
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: steve dave on December 17, 2013, 05:24:08 AM
MIR, would you say your anger was more about a soccer team whose name is a feeling or thing or action or more about a team whose name is a country? Need to know for a project I'm working on. TIA.
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: SabiNation on December 17, 2013, 08:13:58 AM
quote from dobber
Quote
:lol:
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: slobber on December 17, 2013, 08:39:46 AM
 :lol: :lol:
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 17, 2013, 08:59:43 AM
Hey sd, you had your fun yesterday. Let's just start new and let this thread be. Thanks buddy!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2013, 10:09:06 AM
 :babywillie:
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: lopakman on December 17, 2013, 01:29:07 PM
What the eff is going on in here?
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2013, 01:31:41 PM
What the eff is going on in here?

You don't want to know.
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on December 17, 2013, 01:35:15 PM
What the eff is going on in here?

soccer nerds are whining doing soccer stuff
Title: Re: soccer where your team name is the name of your country
Post by: lopakman on December 17, 2013, 01:56:07 PM
What the eff is going on in here?

soccer nerds are whining doing soccer stuff

Motherfuckers!   :curse:
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 17, 2013, 03:14:50 PM
What did steve dave do?
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 17, 2013, 04:21:12 PM
What did steve dave do?
rough ridin' own some soccer tucks.
Title: Re: rough ridin' steve dave
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 19, 2013, 03:36:01 PM
What did steve dave do?
rough ridin' own some soccer tucks.

Oh. Did the World Cup start or something?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 01, 2014, 12:24:40 PM
I think the January camp will be announced on tomorrow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 01, 2014, 02:03:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHrf5EBVlDs&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHrf5EBVlDs&feature=youtu.be)

 :love:

Happy 2014, guys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 01, 2014, 02:43:15 PM
 :billdance:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 01, 2014, 05:25:27 PM
I choose this thread because Holden also Kei is not an SKC player.

Quote
KEI KAMARA ?@keikamara 18s
Always amazing to see my boy @stuholden  Always Positive...ALWAYS. #NoHoldenBack ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/3O0p11gLQ8

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bc7kapBIcAEp7Ts.jpg)

:love:

LOVE STU SO HARD
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 01, 2014, 06:01:46 PM
could of picked the European club thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 02, 2014, 11:45:06 AM
I think the January camp will be announced on tomorrow.

Nope. Friday morning.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 02, 2014, 01:01:34 PM
Atta boy s_c
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 02, 2014, 01:31:05 PM
These rough ridin' World Cup commercials are giving me blue balls.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 02, 2014, 02:14:15 PM
Bob Bradley is taking a job in Norway. Stabæk. Guess they were promoted into the Norwegian first division last season.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 02, 2014, 02:17:44 PM
Bob Bradley is taking a job in Norway. Stabæk. Guess they were promoted into the Norwegian first division last season.

good for Bob. I want nothing but the best for him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on January 02, 2014, 03:51:06 PM
I want Bob to smile more
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 03, 2014, 10:31:53 AM
http://www.ussoccer.com/teams/us-men/latest-roster/140103-jan-training-camp.aspx



January camp roster
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 03, 2014, 10:43:37 AM
No CJ. :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 03, 2014, 10:50:58 AM
more like SKCMNT  :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 03, 2014, 10:54:32 AM
The MLS fan in me loves this camp so hard. Klute, Gil, Magee :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 03, 2014, 12:14:46 PM
It's like you've never seen an January camp before sunny....
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 03, 2014, 12:17:30 PM
It's like you've never seen an January camp before sunny....

I didn't say I didn't expect it. :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 03, 2014, 12:17:54 PM
I meant the January camp in general.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2014, 08:27:37 AM
“@GrantWahl: FIFA general secretary says WC22 will take place in Nov-Dec. Not binding, but likely. Fox Sports-US won't be pleased http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/01/08/sports/soccer/08reuters-soccer-world-qatar.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0”
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on January 08, 2014, 08:50:31 AM
Nov/Dec WC sounds like a complete scheduling pain in the ass for about everyone involved
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2014, 09:08:53 AM
Nov/Dec WC sounds like a complete scheduling pain in the ass for about everyone involved

Absolutely horrid for the current MLS schedule.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on January 08, 2014, 09:15:12 AM
rough ridin' qatar.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 08, 2014, 10:55:19 AM
Nov/Dec WC sounds like a complete scheduling pain in the ass for about everyone involved

Absolutely horrid for the current MLS schedule.

Playoffs! :runaway:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2014, 11:46:10 AM
rough ridin' qatar.

Should of been here...I will be butthurt about this until 2026
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 08, 2014, 12:38:54 PM
Basically, to me, this sounds like MLS will move to a winter schedule by 2022. I've always thought it would happen. We have 8 years to make the adjustment.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2014, 12:57:34 PM
Basically, to me, this sounds like MLS will move to a winter schedule by 2022. I've always thought it would happen. We have 8 years to make the adjustment.

That will suck.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 08, 2014, 01:22:33 PM
Basically, to me, this sounds like MLS will move to a winter schedule by 2022. I've always thought it would happen. We have 8 years to make the adjustment.

That will suck.

Not sure what sucks worse. MLS winter schedule or MLS playoffs without World Cup participants.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: AbeFroman on January 08, 2014, 01:56:15 PM
FOX is going to be pissed with the NFL happening at the same time, but if there's one thing that overrides TV money, it's oil money
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2014, 04:07:57 PM
FOX is going to be pissed with the NFL happening at the same time, but if there's one thing that overrides TV money, it's oil money

Oh yeah this
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2014, 11:43:09 PM
Gooch signed for Sheffield Wednesday. :blank:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on January 11, 2014, 11:43:30 PM
:Yuck:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2014, 11:46:14 PM
Sad but we've seen the last of Bocanegra and Onyewu in USMNT jerseys. And rightfully so.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: J on January 12, 2014, 01:32:14 AM
Guys I think I am in love with Diskerud. Is he the playmaker we need but don't deserve right now? I remember watching a cheeky chip of his into the box for an assist in the gold cup and being really happy about it. Plus he is a qt :3
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: J on January 12, 2014, 01:38:43 AM
(http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/Mikkel-Diskerud-01.jpg)

I mean come on guys are you kidding me?????  :lick:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 12, 2014, 10:57:13 AM
(http://www.topnews.in/sports/files/Mikkel-Diskerud-01.jpg)

I mean come on guys are you kidding me?????  :lick:

So hawt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on January 12, 2014, 12:17:13 PM
do the one where he wears a chiefs hat  :drool:  :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on January 12, 2014, 02:49:00 PM
http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/01/espn-announces-new-film-series-30-30-soccer-stories-surrounding-2014-fifa-world-cup-espn/ (http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/01/espn-announces-new-film-series-30-30-soccer-stories-surrounding-2014-fifa-world-cup-espn/)

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ESPN Films, creators of the critically-acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, will premiere a new series in April surrounding the 2014 FIFA World Cup on ESPN. 30 for 30: Soccer Stories will include a mix of standalone feature-length and 30-minute-long documentary films from an award winning group of filmmakers telling compelling narratives from around the international soccer landscape. In addition, a collection of 10 vignettes about Brazil’s rich culture will be featured throughout ESPN’s FIFA World Cup programming.

“With ESPN being the home of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, we know that sports fans will be looking forward to high quality content focused on what is perhaps the world’s most revered sport,” said Connor Schell, VP of ESPN Films and Original Content. “We feel this is the perfect time to expand upon the success of our 30 for 30 series by focusing this collection on some of the incredible stories of soccer’s legendary past.”
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 12, 2014, 03:22:30 PM
:excited:
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Post by: Spaces on January 12, 2014, 04:22:15 PM
Omg that is amazing news!
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 13, 2014, 11:33:11 AM
really wish this January camp was playing more than just one game.(Feb 1 vs Korea) Don't they usually have a few?
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 13, 2014, 05:52:45 PM
Quote from: Landon Donovan's Facebook
On the way to Brazil...holy Fiveheads!!!

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1/s526x395/1425507_10153720372080010_59832911_n.jpg)

 :D
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 14, 2014, 01:55:53 PM
Agudelo officially signed with Stoke today. Will have to be immediately loaned out because of those work permit issues. Will be a six month loan.

EDIT: Twellman is reporting his loan will be either to Spain, Holland, or Belgium.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 17, 2014, 09:57:36 AM
Agudelo officially signed with Stoke today. Will have to be immediately loaned out because of those work permit issues. Will be a six month loan.

EDIT: Twellman is reporting his loan will be either to Spain, Holland, or Belgium.

He's headed to FC Utrecht in Holland until the end of the Eredivisie season.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 17, 2014, 11:27:36 PM
Quote from: Jurgen Klinsmann
I'm pretty sure we are going to make it through to the [knockout] round. Nothing will be laid out perfectly. Nothing [in Brazil] will be kind of the German way of 2006 where everything was on time and ironed out. There will be delays and logistical challenges with the hotels, fields, stadiums or whatever.

What a boss. :cool:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2014/01/17/world-cup-optimistic-jurgen-klinsmann-pretty-sure-usmnt-will-survive-group-s (http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2014/01/17/world-cup-optimistic-jurgen-klinsmann-pretty-sure-usmnt-will-survive-group-s)
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 20, 2014, 10:47:52 AM
From what I've heard, the members of the Jan camp have had two scrimmages against Sao Paulo FC. They lost the first sometime last week 2-1 and won the second last night 2-1.
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 22, 2014, 04:33:19 PM
 :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Benh76JIMAEsYAx.jpg)
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2014, 04:34:36 PM
 :love:
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 24, 2014, 03:50:08 PM
“@SoccerInsider: #usmnt update: Chris Klute, Shane O'Neill, Chance Myers, Seth Sinovic, Tally Hall return to clubs. Michael Parkhurst joins squad.”

:( looks like Chance and Seth didn't make the impression I was hoping for.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 24, 2014, 03:51:20 PM
Now we wait to see if Chance gets re-signed. :ohno:
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 24, 2014, 04:30:13 PM
“@AndyEdMLS: Gedion Zelalem, the 16-year-old American-German-Ethiopian midfield wonderkid, has just come on to make his first-team debut for Arsenal.”

What youth team(s) did he play for.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 24, 2014, 04:56:28 PM
Idk that he's played for any. :dunno:

I figure it's like Januzaj and no one really has an advantage.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2014, 12:45:03 PM
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Brian Sciaretta ?@BrianSciaretta 1m
US Soccer revealing that Stuart Holden is a guest player in #usmnt training this week

:D
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2014, 12:45:49 PM
Quote
Grant Wahl ?@GrantWahl 1m
Klinsmann to assembled team: "Welcome back Stu!" Claps all around.

:D
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 29, 2014, 03:00:29 PM
Jermaine Jones reportedly joining Besiktas (Turkey).
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 29, 2014, 08:53:14 PM
Is there another country in the world that plays 99% of their friendlies in a country that isn't their own like Mexico does? eff El Tri so hard.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 30, 2014, 11:18:54 PM
Friendly v South Korea on Saturday. Don't know what channel.

Also, just realized Michael Harrington is still in camp. Didn't get cut like Myers and Sinovic (who were the reason he was traded to Portland). Would be great to see Mikey compete for the left or right back position on the WC squad. Would probably just be depth though.

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Post by: Tobias on January 30, 2014, 11:28:54 PM
Friendly v South Korea on Saturday. Don't know what channel.

i'm showing 4pm central on espn2 :thumbs:
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 30, 2014, 11:30:28 PM
Friendly v South Korea on Saturday. Don't know what channel.

i'm showing 4pm central on espn2 :thumbs:

Good. I'll be able to watch on watchESPN while I'm at work. :D
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 31, 2014, 11:08:59 AM
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/usnationalteam/id/1382?cc=5901 (http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/usnationalteam/id/1382?cc=5901)

"10 U.S. stars to watch for in 2018"

1. Julian Green, M/F, Bayern Munich
2. Luis Gil, M, Real Salt Lake
3. Kelyn Rowe, M, New England Revolution
4. Amobi Okugo, D/M, Philadelphia Union
5. DeAndre Yedlin, D/M, Seattle Sounders
6. Wil Trapp, M, Columbus Crew
7. Rubio Rubin, F, FC Utrecht
8. Junior Flores, M, Borussia Dortmund
9. Erik Palmer-Brown, D, Sporting Kansas City
10. Shaquelle Moore, D, IMG Academy
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2014, 12:57:59 PM
If we miss out on Green because Tab Ramos cut him, I'm going to burn his house down. What's the Gedion Zelalem connection to US Soccer?

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Post by: sunny_cat on January 31, 2014, 01:02:47 PM
If we miss out on Green because Tab Ramos cut him, I'm going to burn his house down. What's the Gedion Zelalem connection to US Soccer?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2013/08/12/could-arsenals-teenage-phenom-play-for-u-s/ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2013/08/12/could-arsenals-teenage-phenom-play-for-u-s/)

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He sharpened his skills between ages 9 and 15 in the Washington suburbs, playing for an elite club team, Olney Rangers. He also served on Walter Johnson High School’s varsity squad as a freshman in the fall of 2011, earning honorable mention All-Met honors after the Wildcats advanced to the Maryland state final.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 01, 2014, 03:07:19 PM
I'm sad because of the Cats, but hopefully America will cheer me up.

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Andy Edwards ?@AndyEdMLS 1m
#USMNT XI: Rimando; Parkhurst, Besler, Gonzalez, Evans; Beckerman, Diskerud; Davis, Donovan, Zusi; Wondolowski.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 01, 2014, 04:20:05 PM
a LOT of empties for the "sell out" the StubHub Center was claiming.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 01, 2014, 04:52:13 PM
a LOT of empties for the "sell out" the StubHub Center was claiming.

Better crowd in Frisco last night for USWNT v. Canada imo. :surprised:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 01, 2014, 05:30:56 PM
Feilhaber on for Mix.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 01, 2014, 05:36:33 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BfbQD0RCMAAFaZ5.png)

 :Keke:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 01, 2014, 05:40:07 PM
Gil and Yedlin coming on. Two young studs. Yedlin is a legitimate option at RB for Brazil.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 01, 2014, 06:04:16 PM
Zus was a stud today. Solid outing.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 01, 2014, 06:05:36 PM
Zus was a stud today. Solid outing.

Looky there, Scott. I'm one post away from 5000. You're one away from 7000. :D
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 02, 2014, 01:54:23 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/02/02/american-top-40-projecting-klinsmanns-2014-world-cup-roster-6th-edition/ (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/02/02/american-top-40-projecting-klinsmanns-2014-world-cup-roster-6th-edition/)
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 03, 2014, 09:55:44 AM
No Carlos Vela for Mexico in the World Cup. It's official. Not surprising, but it would have been nice for them.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 03, 2014, 10:25:31 AM
No Carlos Vela for Mexico in the World Cup. It's official. Not surprising, but it would have been nice for them.

I'm actually surprised.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 05, 2014, 11:47:28 AM
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Doug McIntyre ?@DougMacESPN  7s
Based on Klinsi's latest @ussoccer Q&A, expect to see Chandler, Gooch, Ream, Williams, Shea 3/5 at Ukraine. http://www.ussoccer.com/news/mens-national-team/2014/02/140204-jk-qa-open-door.aspx#sthash.OS6DXjOa.dpuf … #usmnt
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 06, 2014, 09:38:44 AM
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Brian Sciaretta ?@BrianSciaretta  6m
Hoffenheim confirm that #usmnt mid/LB Fabian Johnson will leave the club at the end of the season. http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000285206.php …

Would take in KC. Could play wing for us.
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Post by: Tobias on February 06, 2014, 09:39:37 AM
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Brian Sciaretta ?@BrianSciaretta  6m
Hoffenheim confirm that #usmnt mid/LB Fabian Johnson will leave the club at the end of the season. http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000285206.php …

Would take in KC. Could play wing for us.

would definitely take
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2014, 11:48:12 AM

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Brian Sciaretta ?@BrianSciaretta  6m
Hoffenheim confirm that #usmnt mid/LB Fabian Johnson will leave the club at the end of the season. http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000285206.php …

Would take in KC. Could play wing for us.

Yup def want
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 06, 2014, 12:56:03 PM
Swagudelo scored his first goal for FC Utrecht today. Not a bad finish.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/02/06/american-exports-juan-agudelo-breaks-through-first-goal-fc-utrecht
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on February 07, 2014, 11:20:30 AM
Only 4 months away and I feel like laying out my full predictos.

Group A
1. Brazil
2. Croatia
3. Cameroon
4. Mexico

Group B
1. Spain
2. Chile
3. Netherlands
4. Australia

Group C
1. Colombia
2. Ivory Coast
3. Japan
4. Greece

Group D
1. Uruguay
2. Italy
3. England
4. Costa Rica

Group E
1. Switzerland
2. France
3. Ecuador
4. Honduras

Group F
1. Argentina
2. Bosnia
3. Iran
4. Nigeria

This is a really even group after Argentina, really could see any of the other three finishing 2nd.

Group G
1. Germany
2. USA
3. Portugal
4. Ghana

Group H
1. Belgium
2. Russia
3. South Korea
4. Algeria

Knock-Out

Brazil v Chile Winner: Brazil
Colombia vs Italy Winner: Colombia
Switzerland vs Bosnia Winner: Switzerland
Germany vs Russia Winner: Germany

Spain vs Croatia Winner: Spain
Uruguay vs Ivory Coast Winner: Uruguay
Argentina vs France Winner: France (!)
Belgium vs USA Winner: USA

Brazil vs Colombia Winner: Brazil
Switzerland vs Germany Winner: Germany

Spain vs Uruguay Winner: Spain
France vs USA Winner: France

Brazil vs Germany Winner: Brazil
Spain vs France Winner: Spain

Third Place Germany vs France Winner: Germany

Championship Spain vs Brazil Winner: Brazil

I'm not sure why I'm this high on France. When you look at their squad they have a few studs and if they could get their act together I could see them going far. That said I could also see them not advancing from their group. Looking forward to seeing everyone's predictos.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2014, 11:21:52 AM
Already did that once ITT and got the bracket system wrong, so not trying again. :shy:
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2014, 11:43:27 AM
Nick Florences Beard can EABOD imo.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2014, 11:45:44 AM
Nick Florences Beard can EABOD imo.

At least we made it out of the group stage. :dunno:
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2014, 11:46:30 AM
Nick Florences Beard can EABOD imo.

At least we made it out of the group stage. :dunno:

IDGAF
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2014, 11:47:50 AM
Nick Florences Beard can EABOD imo.

At least we made it out of the group stage. :dunno:

IDGAF

lol
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 07, 2014, 12:03:02 PM
hey NFB i'm sorry. i have already given you enough crap for being an American who supports Germany over the Yanks. I take back my statement of telling to to EABOD. #1cat.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2014, 12:04:57 PM
(http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/murphy/PublishingImages/flag.gif)
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on February 07, 2014, 12:25:08 PM
hey NFB i'm sorry. i have already given you enough crap for being an American who supports Germany over the Yanks. I take back my statement of telling to to EABOD. #1cat.

It's all good. I mean, I cheer for the USA too of course. #1cat June 26th will be interesting though, especially if both sides need the win.

I was torn on France USA predicto, but I think if France gets that far they win that game. I still think Spain is great, but that Brazil feeds off the home crowd to the title.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2014, 04:01:20 PM
Another day, another dead construction worker in Brazil. :flush:

http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2014/02/07/world-cup-brazilian-construction-worker-dies-accident-arena-de-amazonia?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 07, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf6I2G6IcAAWHIl.jpg)
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2014, 04:32:48 PM
I really don't care at all about soccer, but I saw this. Thought you dorks might be interested. :jerk:

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Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves  37s
Timmy Chandler ruled out 8-10 weeks after suffering torn left meniscus: http://bit.ly/1f4K9ER  #USMNT
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2014, 05:31:55 PM
:(
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2014, 05:32:40 PM
:(

Heard he's been playing well recently too. :frown:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 10, 2014, 03:37:54 PM
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Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves  2m
Report: Fabian Johnson to sign with Borussia Moenchengladbach this summer: http://bit.ly/1lr4xoW  #USMNT
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 13, 2014, 09:41:37 PM
USMNT passed England in the FIFA World Rankings. :gocho:
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 14, 2014, 09:19:35 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/14/dyqyby3y.jpg)
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Post by: AbeFroman on February 14, 2014, 09:22:32 AM
USMNT passed England in the FIFA World Rankings. :gocho:

England should just stop. It's getting embarrassing.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 14, 2014, 02:51:34 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/14/dyqyby3y.jpg)

:love:
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Post by: mocat on February 14, 2014, 03:01:54 PM
USMNT passed England in the FIFA World Rankings. :gocho:

OMG JUST LIKE 1783 FUCKFACES! SCOOOOOOOOOOOOREBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOARD!  :Booty Shake:
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 14, 2014, 08:42:08 PM
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Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves  11m
Julian Green to train with #USMNT prior to Ukraine friendly: http://bit.ly/1gC48hE

This is an encouraging sign. Technically means nothing though.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 14, 2014, 08:53:03 PM
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Ives Galarcep ?@SoccerByIves  11m
Julian Green to train with #USMNT prior to Ukraine friendly: http://bit.ly/1gC48hE

This is an encouraging sign. Technically means nothing though.

It's unbelievable how much I do this.  :'bye cruel world:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 14, 2014, 09:09:35 PM
<-----------Posting in the correct thread.

http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/02/14/julian-green-has-decided-to-pick-usmnt-instead-of-germany-says-source-nightly-soccer-report/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EPLTalk+%28World+Soccer+Talk%29

 :pray:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 14, 2014, 09:10:37 PM
(Via @ChuckJames919)
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 14, 2014, 09:14:22 PM
interesting if true, praying, it is true.
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Post by: Tobias on February 14, 2014, 09:38:03 PM
seems like a lot of #USA smoke...
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 14, 2014, 09:39:48 PM
seems like a lot of #USA smoke...

If that German report is true... :excited: :dance: :Woohoo:

 :pray:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 15, 2014, 03:03:03 PM
Apparently, Fabian Johnson played RB for Hoffenheim today. Would take a Beasley, Besler, Gonzalez, Fabian back line pretty hard for USMNT.  :fatty:

I mean, Fabian is right-footed after all. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think I am.)
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 15, 2014, 03:37:43 PM
Would def take
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 16, 2014, 09:55:59 PM
Here's Boyd's goal from today:

(http://giant.gfycat.com/ShorttermSelfreliantHedgehog.gif)

Also, Omar Gonzalez and Michael Bradley will be on GMA in the morning at 7:50. :D
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 16, 2014, 10:03:18 PM
Danny Williams' goal from today:

(http://giant.gfycat.com/MistyUnfinishedCommabutterfly.gif)
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2014, 02:03:01 AM
Here's Boyd's goal from today:

(http://giant.gfycat.com/ShorttermSelfreliantHedgehog.gif)

Also, Omar Gonzalez and Michael Bradley will be on GMA in the morning at 7:50. :D

Why is he playing in Austria? That can't possibly even be a top 25 league in the world
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 17, 2014, 11:57:26 AM
Here's Boyd's goal from today:

(http://giant.gfycat.com/ShorttermSelfreliantHedgehog.gif)

Also, Omar Gonzalez and Michael Bradley will be on GMA in the morning at 7:50. :D

Why is he playing in Austria? That can't possibly even be a top 25 league in the world

It's a decent league. There are some good teams. Better there than on the Borussia Dortmund reserve team with no hopes of breaking into the first team.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 17, 2014, 01:04:23 PM
Also, Omar Gonzalez and Michael Bradley will be on GMA in the morning at 7:50. :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDlCwYwpUy0
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Post by: broXcore on February 17, 2014, 05:10:03 PM
bild is usually pretty accurate when it comes to stuff like that. if we can land green and get gedion zelalem to commit...  :drool:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 17, 2014, 06:15:17 PM
bild is usually pretty accurate when it comes to stuff like that. if we can land green and get gedion zelalem to commit...  :drool:

I can't even imagine. I think Zelalem is much less likely to commit though.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 18, 2014, 11:26:02 AM
A lot of great USMNT convo especially on the Julian Green saga on the latest Big Head Red Head podcast. They don't think he will be on the WC Roster.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 18, 2014, 11:26:41 AM
A lot of great USMNT convo especially on the Julian Green saga on the latest Big Head Red Head podcast. They don't think he will be on the WC Roster.

Never listened. I'll have to give it a try.
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Post by: broXcore on February 18, 2014, 11:53:47 AM
bild is usually pretty accurate when it comes to stuff like that. if we can land green and get gedion zelalem to commit...  :drool:

I can't even imagine. I think Zelalem is much less likely to commit though.
for sure. i know he was pretty much discovered in america, but his work permit issues are going to be a big road block. he would basically have to go play in the BL and i know arsenal has major long term plans for him.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 21, 2014, 03:52:42 PM
Rumored leaked USMNT World Cup kit. (I will not respond to kit/uniform/jersey discussion.)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhByIj_CUAAY85c.jpg)

Apparently it's not newly leaked.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 21, 2014, 04:17:35 PM
Been around for awhile.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 21, 2014, 04:19:27 PM
Been around for awhile.

Yeah. Maybe I've seen them, I just forgot.
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Post by: Tobias on February 21, 2014, 06:23:07 PM
pissclams 3d printed that back on ksufans
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 23, 2014, 06:57:27 PM
Quote from: @joedavis4  1h
https://twitter.com/joedavis4/status/437737750851112960/photo/1

I can confirm this is the away jersey for the #USMNT in Brazil. #GoGoUSA

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhMoKkCCMAADBlm.jpg)

looks like a training top to me personally but i like it fine enough.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2014, 06:58:26 PM
JOE DAVIS?  :buh-bye:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2014, 06:59:01 PM
That's okay. Not a huge fan. Hope that's not it. If it is, I'll definitely come around to it.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 23, 2014, 07:01:33 PM
JOE DAVIS?  :buh-bye:

i think it is a different Joe Davis?
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2014, 07:03:28 PM
JOE DAVIS?  :buh-bye:

i think it is a different Joe Davis?

Yeah, I was joking. I'm sure it is.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2014, 07:21:22 PM
Quote
Brian Straus ?@BrianStraus  5m
Re US shirt: @joedavis4 sent out this in Sep, so keep that in mind. I RTd b/c it resembled description I heard in LA. pic.twitter.com/HuZn6gH1gs

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhM5_ZmCIAAqV1y.jpg:large)

I've been a fan of the centennial crest forever. I know not everyone here is. I'm not sure what to think.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 23, 2014, 07:24:03 PM
the heavily linked white home kit has the regular crest, and I have red a lot of places that the 2nd kit was going to be predominantly red not blue. No chance those other two are it.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2014, 07:27:50 PM
the heavily linked white home kit has the regular crest, and I have red a lot of places that the 2nd kit was going to be predominantly red not blue. No chance those other two are it.

Just saying it's the same guy who tweeted what you did.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 23, 2014, 07:31:54 PM
the heavily linked white home kit has the regular crest, and I have red a lot of places that the 2nd kit was going to be predominantly red not blue. No chance those other two are it.

Just saying it's the same guy who tweeted what you did.

I know, and my guess is when he did tweet the blue kits he and his "friend" thought that is what they were going to use, because for awhile there was talk about keeping the centennial crest, or at least the podcasts that talk USMNT seemed to think so, but I think there was an announcement that they were going to leave starting in March.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2014, 07:38:10 PM
 :thumbs:

Yeah, thought I'd heard they weren't using the centennial crest anymore.
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Post by: MakeItRain on February 23, 2014, 11:38:58 PM
I hate all three of those, the centennial crest seems like is too big, it's obnoxious. I would love a red uniform always wondered why we don't have one predominately to match the supporters groups.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 23, 2014, 11:48:04 PM
I hate all three of those, the centennial crest seems like is too big, it's obnoxious. I would love a red uniform always wondered why we don't have one predominately to match the supporters groups.

i liked the red top with the blue sash.
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Post by: asava on February 25, 2014, 09:46:21 AM
why the eff are we not using the waldo jersey. my fav.
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Post by: slobber on February 25, 2014, 10:44:54 AM
CASL U11 Soccer starts this weekend. Is this the thread where I talk about it?
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 25, 2014, 10:45:14 AM
CASL U11 Soccer starts this weekend. Is this the thread where I talk about it?

yes
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 25, 2014, 11:09:04 AM
Game vs Ukraine is being moved to Cyprus.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 25, 2014, 11:09:22 AM

CASL U11 Soccer starts this weekend. Is this the thread where I talk about it?

Yes it is, and I am looking forward to it.
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Post by: slobber on February 25, 2014, 11:13:24 AM
CASL U11 Soccer starts this weekend. Is this the thread where I talk about it?

yes
:thumbs:
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Post by: slobber on February 25, 2014, 11:14:07 AM

CASL U11 Soccer starts this weekend. Is this the thread where I talk about it?

Yes it is, and I am looking forward to it.
:excited: NO RAINOUTS!
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Post by: Tobias on February 25, 2014, 11:17:48 AM
Game vs Ukraine is being moved to Cyprus.

probably saw spurs get curbstomped in the ukraine last week and decided to gtfo
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 25, 2014, 11:22:57 AM
Game vs Ukraine is being moved to Cyprus.

probably saw spurs get curbstomped in the ukraine last week and decided to gtfo

I don't think anyone saw that.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 25, 2014, 11:23:43 AM
Game vs Ukraine is being moved to Cyprus.

probably saw spurs get curbstomped in the ukraine last week and decided to gtfo

Wait what? Spurs played a game in Ukraine? Was it a friendly!?!? Or was it the NIT? Either way wouldn't watch.
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Post by: Tobias on February 25, 2014, 11:24:08 AM
really getting my ass kicked over here :frown:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 26, 2014, 09:15:37 AM
This may not be news, but I just got an email from AO saying the new USA jerseys will officially be revealed on March 3.
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Post by: mocat on February 26, 2014, 09:19:15 AM
I like when USA wears white tops
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 26, 2014, 09:51:23 AM
My favorite top in recent memory was the red with blue stripe then the Waldo kit, then the white one with the circle around the number.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 27, 2014, 02:37:52 PM
Camp for Ukraine friendly:

GK: Cropper, Guzan, Howard
DEF: Brooks, Cameron, Castillo, Morales,Onyewu, Packwood, Ream
MID: Bedoya, Bradley, Diskerud, F. Johnson, Jones, Kljestan, Shea, Williams
FW: Agudelo, Altidore, Boyd, Dempsey, Green, Johannsson
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 27, 2014, 02:47:45 PM
Quote from: Jurgen on Julian Green
We are thrilled Julian accepted our invitation and comes into these two days in Frankfurt. We want to show him how things work with the United States team and with our environment. We want him to meet the players, to meet the staff, obviously to meet us coaches, and we want him to feel comfortable in our environment. With a lot of players who come through the ranks with dual citizenship, it’s going to be very difficult for those kids to choose which country they want to play for if they have this enormous talent to play at the highest level possible.

Julian has this talent. Julian is an exceptional talent not only because he’s playing for Bayern Munich, but he’s shown that already over the past two years in the senior team environment there against the “older guys.” We are happy to welcome him for those two days. It’s a big step for him as we try to emotionally connect him to our program, because it’s not only a World Cup coming up this summer. Next year there’s a Gold Cup, then you have an Olympics, then you have Confederations Cup hopefully and soon comes the next World Cup around the corner in Russia. At the same time we have our eyes on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, we also have our eyes on developing the next generation of players, and Julian is a very important part of that.

Not really breaking news.
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Post by: asava on February 27, 2014, 03:03:07 PM
anyone else gonna watch this?

https://plus.google.com/events/cbjbtud8rkprsl0iatu9rkjkqrc (https://plus.google.com/events/cbjbtud8rkprsl0iatu9rkjkqrc)
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 28, 2014, 08:05:24 PM
action shot of Demps in the full home kit. Don't like at all really. Not enough color at all for me.

(http://i.imgur.com/IAwJgoq.jpg)
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 28, 2014, 08:07:40 PM
Boring. Not awful.
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Post by: Tobias on February 28, 2014, 08:10:04 PM
love me some whites /racist
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 28, 2014, 09:19:30 PM
I want red or blue shorts with it.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 02, 2014, 11:17:05 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhvOQ0JCAAAicNX.jpg)

 :drool:
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 02, 2014, 11:26:09 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhvOQ0JCAAAicNX.jpg)

 :drool:

:boing:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 03, 2014, 12:30:59 AM
Quote
Terrence Boyd ?@TBoyd91  1m
The Cyclops is born pic.twitter.com/9MGj0p5UW9

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhyE8TbIIAE0DA8.jpg)

 :D
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 03, 2014, 08:01:53 AM
The all white home kit is official now btw.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 03, 2014, 09:08:04 AM
The all white home kit is official now btw.

ugggggly
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Post by: Tobias on March 03, 2014, 09:12:22 AM
i like them
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 03, 2014, 09:17:42 AM
I'm pretty woof on them. Allegedly FIFA asked for super basic designs for this World Cup. If true just more of FIFA being dumb corrupt losers.
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Post by: Spaces on March 03, 2014, 09:53:48 AM
BOOOOOOO WE HATE OUR OUTFITS 'CAUSE THEY'RE GROSS BOOOOOOO WE'RE SICK AND UGLY >:-[
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Post by: Tobias on March 03, 2014, 10:09:09 AM
rumblings that ninja dobber had a good weekend  :Woot:
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Post by: slobber on March 03, 2014, 10:09:43 AM
Ninjas won 5-1. The one they gave up was an own goal. dobber Jr. had a goal and several opportunites, but he forgot he had a left foot. Great start to the season. :billdance:

Heat got smoked 0-5. dobber Jr'ette was finally not happy with losing. She may grow into a soccer player, but it will take some more time. She does great with the ball until she looks up and sees a defender, then it's like, "OH crap! KICK THE BALL RIGHT TO THE DEFENDER IN FRONT OF ME! :runaway: :runaway:" I am considering telling her to just keep her head down and look at the ball.

Toddler dobber dribbles the ball all over the sidelines during the games and then repeatedly says, "I wanna go to park. Park, Daddy. PARRRRRRK!"
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Post by: slobber on March 03, 2014, 10:10:15 AM
rumblings that ninja dobber had a good weekend  :Woot:
lol, how in the hell did I eff that up!?!
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Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 10:10:49 AM
Ninjas won 5-1. The one they gave up was an own goal. dobber Jr. had a goal and several opportunites, but he forgot he had a left foot. Great start to the season. :billdance:

Heat got smoked 0-5. dobber Jr'ette was finally not happy with losing. She may grow into a soccer player, but it will take some more time. She does great with the ball until she looks up and sees a defender, then it's like, "OH crap! KICK THE BALL RIGHT TO THE DEFENDER IN FRONT OF ME! :runaway: :runaway:" I am considering telling her to just keep her head down and look at the ball.

Toddler dobber dribbles the ball all over the sidelines during the games and then repeatedly says, "I wanna go to park. Park, Daddy. PARRRRRRK!"

I liked this post better in the twitter thread.
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Post by: slobber on March 03, 2014, 10:11:46 AM
Ninjas won 5-1. The one they gave up was an own goal. dobber Jr. had a goal and several opportunites, but he forgot he had a left foot. Great start to the season. :billdance:

Heat got smoked 0-5. dobber Jr'ette was finally not happy with losing. She may grow into a soccer player, but it will take some more time. She does great with the ball until she looks up and sees a defender, then it's like, "OH crap! KICK THE BALL RIGHT TO THE DEFENDER IN FRONT OF ME! :runaway: :runaway:" I am considering telling her to just keep her head down and look at the ball.

Toddler dobber dribbles the ball all over the sidelines during the games and then repeatedly says, "I wanna go to park. Park, Daddy. PARRRRRRK!"

I liked this post better in the twitter thread.
:lol:
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Post by: Tobias on March 03, 2014, 10:13:38 AM
dobber squad seems pretty adorbs
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Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 10:25:51 AM
dobber squad seems pretty adorbs

toddler dobber knows what they want, and they know how to get it. total stud/ boss move.
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Post by: slobber on March 03, 2014, 10:29:47 AM
dobber squad seems pretty adorbs

toddler dobber knows what they want, and they know how to get it. total stud/ boss move.
:horrorsurprise:I told him he had to wait until after the game, but Mrs. dobber couldn't hold out and toddler dobber went to the park!
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 03, 2014, 10:30:24 AM
Ninjas won 5-1. The one they gave up was an own goal. dobber Jr. had a goal and several opportunites, but he forgot he had a left foot. Great start to the season. :billdance:

Heat got smoked 0-5. dobber Jr'ette was finally not happy with losing. She may grow into a soccer player, but it will take some more time. She does great with the ball until she looks up and sees a defender, then it's like, "OH crap! KICK THE BALL RIGHT TO THE DEFENDER IN FRONT OF ME! :runaway: :runaway:" I am considering telling her to just keep her head down and look at the ball.

Toddler dobber dribbles the ball all over the sidelines during the games and then repeatedly says, "I wanna go to park. Park, Daddy. PARRRRRRK!"

Do the Ninjas have a scarf? Would buy.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 10:41:29 AM
dobber squad seems pretty adorbs

toddler dobber knows what they want, and they know how to get it. total stud/ boss move.
:horrorsurprise:I told him he had to wait until after the game, but Mrs. dobber couldn't hold out and toddler dobber went to the park!

Called it!
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 03, 2014, 11:57:11 AM
Looks pretty slick imo.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/p720x720/1655041_10152175268423941_747369688_o.jpg)
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Post by: Spaces on March 03, 2014, 12:03:18 PM
Crazy numbers thing to think about:  I'm only 5 World Cups old  :surprised:
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Post by: Spaces on March 03, 2014, 12:07:46 PM
I'm turning 6 World Cups old in June

(http://kidbees.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/tears-of-joy3.jpg)
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Post by: slobber on March 03, 2014, 12:12:11 PM
Ninjas won 5-1. The one they gave up was an own goal. dobber Jr. had a goal and several opportunites, but he forgot he had a left foot. Great start to the season. :billdance:

Heat got smoked 0-5. dobber Jr'ette was finally not happy with losing. She may grow into a soccer player, but it will take some more time. She does great with the ball until she looks up and sees a defender, then it's like, "OH crap! KICK THE BALL RIGHT TO THE DEFENDER IN FRONT OF ME! :runaway: :runaway:" I am considering telling her to just keep her head down and look at the ball.

Toddler dobber dribbles the ball all over the sidelines during the games and then repeatedly says, "I wanna go to park. Park, Daddy. PARRRRRRK!"

Do the Ninjas have a scarf? Would buy.
Will talk to coach. He probably has it all designed and everything. We do have a logo. I will look for it online and post here if I find it. Picture a ninja slicing soccer balls in half, but with his feet kicks.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 01:35:51 PM
Ninjas won 5-1. The one they gave up was an own goal. dobber Jr. had a goal and several opportunites, but he forgot he had a left foot. Great start to the season. :billdance:

Heat got smoked 0-5. dobber Jr'ette was finally not happy with losing. She may grow into a soccer player, but it will take some more time. She does great with the ball until she looks up and sees a defender, then it's like, "OH crap! KICK THE BALL RIGHT TO THE DEFENDER IN FRONT OF ME! :runaway: :runaway:" I am considering telling her to just keep her head down and look at the ball.

Toddler dobber dribbles the ball all over the sidelines during the games and then repeatedly says, "I wanna go to park. Park, Daddy. PARRRRRRK!"

Do the Ninjas have a scarf? Would buy.
Will talk to coach. He probably has it all designed and everything. We do have a logo. I will look for it online and post here if I find it. Picture a ninja slicing soccer balls in half, but with his feet kicks.

how does that work for scoring purposes? do the ninjas get half a point if they feet kick half of the ball into the goal?
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 03, 2014, 07:09:57 PM
Quote
SportsCenter ?@SportsCenter  1h
THIS JUST IN: Ukraine cancels Wednesday's soccer friendly in Cyprus vs United States.

:frown:

Oh well. Weren't going to see Julian Green anyway, so I wasn't really going to care about this game.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 03, 2014, 07:19:04 PM
Quote
Steven Goff ?@SoccerInsider  23s
USSF still awaiting word from Ukraine federation about status of friendly Wednesday in Cyprus. Stand by ...

:dunno:
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Post by: joda on March 03, 2014, 08:50:05 PM
Cool read over on ESPN about the '94 team, supposed to be 1st of a 4 part series
http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1733142/slogging-away-shadows?cc=5901 (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1733142/slogging-away-shadows?cc=5901)
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 03, 2014, 10:24:46 PM
Game on now.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 03, 2014, 11:20:51 PM
Game on now.

Wonder where those cancellation reports came from.
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Post by: pissclams on March 05, 2014, 07:59:47 AM
Looks pretty slick imo.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/p720x720/1655041_10152175268423941_747369688_o.jpg)

these went up for sale this morning
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/national-soccer-teams-fan-gear-usa/ck8ZaowZ9zk?cp=usns_twit_030514_soccer_ushomekit
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 09:24:19 AM
might buy one of the training tops.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 12:10:22 PM
“@ussoccer: #USMNT XI: Howard; Cameron, Onyewu, Brooks, Castillo; Jones, Kljestan; Bedoya, Dempsey(c), Johnson; Altidore. Watch on ESPN2 & UniMas at 2ET
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Post by: asava on March 05, 2014, 12:14:11 PM
any word on how the training camp went and if it was a positive experience for Green to remember how awesome America is?
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 12:19:17 PM
Haven't seen anything
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 01:20:50 PM
Woof, horrible by the CBs, especially Brooks.
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Post by: Jmo on March 05, 2014, 01:22:47 PM
Anybody have an espn3 login/pass I can use to view?  :pray:
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 01:24:24 PM

Anybody have an espn3 login/pass I can use to view?  :pray:

Firstrow bruh, but it is ugly and I wouldn't worry about it.
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Post by: AbeFroman on March 05, 2014, 01:35:22 PM
Onyewu is poop
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 01:36:24 PM
The back four is real bad.
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Post by: AbeFroman on March 05, 2014, 01:38:14 PM
Besler wasn't in the camp was he?
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 01:48:34 PM

Besler wasn't in the camp was he?

No Castillo and Demps are the only two North American based guys in this camp. Rest are the euro based.
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Post by: AbeFroman on March 05, 2014, 02:07:46 PM
We should petition USMNT for excluding Onyewu like England fans are doing for Tom Cleverley
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 02:11:37 PM

We should petition USMNT for excluding Onyewu like England fans are doing for Tom Cleverley

He will never play again for the USMNT in a competitive game.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2014, 02:33:54 PM
Lol Brooks and Onyewu are garbage together.
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on March 05, 2014, 04:51:33 PM

We should petition USMNT for excluding Onyewu like England fans are doing for Tom Cleverley

He will never play again for the USMNT in a competitive game.

He better not, I mean damn.
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Post by: fun muffin on March 05, 2014, 08:41:16 PM
Looks pretty slick imo.


these went up for sale this morning
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/national-soccer-teams-fan-gear-usa/ck8ZaowZ9zk?cp=usns_twit_030514_soccer_ushomekit



Thanks clams, i got the shorts. 
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Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 08:56:06 AM
:cheers:  they're cool shorts, but they didn't list the inseam size so i didn't buy a pair. 
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 06, 2014, 09:34:15 AM
:cheers:  they're cool shorts, but they didn't list the inseam size so i didn't buy a pair.

shorts are nice. i think i am going to start buying official shorts, I am much more of a tshirt guy than a jersey top guy.
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Post by: asava on March 06, 2014, 10:46:14 AM
:cheers:  they're cool shorts, but they didn't list the inseam size so i didn't buy a pair.

shorts are nice. i think i am going to start buying official shorts, I am much more of a tshirt guy than a jersey top guy.

problem with official shorts: no pockets. if you aren't playing soccer in them, it becomes a real problem.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 06, 2014, 12:21:54 PM

:cheers:  they're cool shorts, but they didn't list the inseam size so i didn't buy a pair.

shorts are nice. i think i am going to start buying official shorts, I am much more of a tshirt guy than a jersey top guy.

problem with official shorts: no pockets. if you aren't playing soccer in them, it becomes a real problem.

Yeah that does suck.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 06, 2014, 12:27:16 PM
“@GrantWahl: Hearing USMNT will play Azerbaijan in Palo Alto, Turkey at Red Bull Arena (NJ) & Nigeria in Jacksonville as part of send-off series pre-WC.”
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 06, 2014, 02:01:33 PM
You guys should follow @usasoccerguy. He's funny and good at twitter
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 06, 2014, 02:10:36 PM
You guys should follow @usasoccerguy. He's funny and good at twitter

Can confirm. I think spaces recommended him awhile back.
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Post by: AbeFroman on March 06, 2014, 02:41:14 PM
http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1740182/chelsea-jose-mourinho-says-us-create-problems-world-cup-report?cc=5901

 :love: :gocho:
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 06, 2014, 03:32:34 PM
Oh Jose I love you.
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Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 05:14:09 PM
:cheers:  they're cool shorts, but they didn't list the inseam size so i didn't buy a pair.

shorts are nice. i think i am going to start buying official shorts, I am much more of a tshirt guy than a jersey top guy.

problem with official shorts: no pockets. if you aren't playing soccer in them, it becomes a real problem.

but i mean, do you plan on wearing them around town?  they're workout shorts, or run to the store for something shorts, or even better sit on the couch and watch world cup shorts <---- high five on that last one fellas
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Post by: Spaces on March 06, 2014, 05:24:06 PM
You guys should follow @usasoccerguy. He's funny and good at twitter

Can confirm. I think spaces recommended him awhile back.
No, denied. But yes, confirmed on him being good.
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Post by: asava on March 06, 2014, 05:57:13 PM
:cheers:  they're cool shorts, but they didn't list the inseam size so i didn't buy a pair.

shorts are nice. i think i am going to start buying official shorts, I am much more of a tshirt guy than a jersey top guy.

problem with official shorts: no pockets. if you aren't playing soccer in them, it becomes a real problem.

but i mean, do you plan on wearing them around town?  they're workout shorts, or run to the store for something shorts, or even better sit on the couch and watch world cup shorts <---- high five on that last one fellas

what happens when you need to walk the dogs outside during half time and you want to bring your phone? oh wait, no. you can't. because you have no pockets, and you probably just missed that super important phone call from Klinnsmann where he needed your opinion on changing formations. way to go, no pocket guy. you just cost our country the game.
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Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 08:14:55 AM
You guys should follow @usasoccerguy. He's funny and good at twitter

Can confirm. I think spaces recommended him awhile back.

it was spracne
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 07, 2014, 08:31:07 AM
Lol
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 07, 2014, 10:18:10 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BiIwH2nIUAE9uSN.jpg)

secondary kit/jersey/shirt
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Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 10:45:02 AM
(http://laxpgpull.lacrosseplaygrou.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Rocket-Pops.jpg)
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 07, 2014, 11:53:11 AM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BiIwH2nIUAE9uSN.jpg)

secondary kit/jersey/shirt

Very disappointed in the full strip this year.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 11, 2014, 06:24:35 PM
Stu Holden out 6-9 months with a knee injury. That poor guy.  :angry:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 11, 2014, 08:00:14 PM
Quote
Brian Sciaretta ?@BrianSciaretta  1m
Gedion Zelalem named to German U17 team for Euro qualifier. If he plays, he can never play for the United States: http://www.dfb.de/index.php?id=500117&no_cache=1 …

 :ohno:

EDIT: I tweeted him asking why. It doesn't really make sense. He's only played for German youth teams. A bunch of others asked him too, so he'll answer someone.

EDIT:
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Brian Sciaretta ?@BrianSciaretta  53s
You can only switch to a country you were eligible for when playing 1st official youth game. Gedion is not US citizen now RT @hypton0: Why?

:frown:
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 11, 2014, 08:16:07 PM
Eff
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 17, 2014, 01:49:03 PM
“@SoccerInsider: Czech FA says USA away friendly v Czech Rep in Sept (via @ScotlandStewart ) #usmnt”
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 18, 2014, 09:43:37 AM
“@GrantWahl: http://SI.com: Bayern Munich's Julian Green will train with USMNT in Arizona ahead of USA-Mexico http://soccer.si.com/2014/03/18/bayern-munich-julian-green-usa-mexico-april-klinsmann/”
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 18, 2014, 09:44:45 AM
BEAT ME BY 10 SECONDS :curse:

Anyway,
Quote
When asked if there was a possibility that he could choose to play for the U.S. at this year’s World Cup — and be tied to the U.S. for good — Green nodded his head.

“Yes, I think so,” he said. “If I can play a World Cup at 18 years old, it would be great, amazing. But I have to train hard.”

Green said Klinsmann had mentioned the possibility of playing for the U.S. at the World Cup, but the coach has not guaranteed him a spot on the World Cup team if he chooses to wear the Stars & Stripes.

“But the chance is there,” Green said with a smile. “I have to play well, and we will see.”
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Post by: asava on March 18, 2014, 10:38:02 AM
!
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 18, 2014, 04:57:46 PM
We got him. :party:
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Post by: AbeFroman on March 18, 2014, 05:02:03 PM
 :Woot: :cheers: :driving:
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 18, 2014, 05:18:11 PM
Good work men, good work.
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Post by: MeatGeeKSU on March 18, 2014, 06:26:20 PM
 :love:

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Post by: asava on March 18, 2014, 09:04:29 PM
 :Woohoo:

So excited.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 19, 2014, 11:10:01 AM
Cherundolo retired.  :frown:

Also, Timmy Chandler may be out for the season, so any shot he had at Brazil is probably gone.
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Post by: asava on March 19, 2014, 11:30:05 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDIU7Ym3vMg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDIU7Ym3vMg)

 :thumbs:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 19, 2014, 11:32:23 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDIU7Ym3vMg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDIU7Ym3vMg)

 :thumbs:

 :love:
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Post by: asava on March 19, 2014, 11:35:51 AM
Strongly considering an Aron Bacon jersey after this.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 19, 2014, 12:12:37 PM
Bacon?? Best nickname ever!


Posted from a job interview where I just took an assessment and the next part doesn't start until 12:30 so I'm just sitting her in an interview room alone.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 23, 2014, 12:53:16 PM
Hopefully American stud Julian Green gets some playing time in the last 11 league games BM have. They clinched the title already.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 23, 2014, 01:03:46 PM
“@PCarrESPN: Geoff Cameron: 2 goals in 65 Premier League games.

Jozy Altidore: 2 goals in 54 Premier League games.”
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 24, 2014, 11:50:36 AM
Quote
Sunil Gulati ?@sunilgulati  1h
FIFA has approved change of nationality for Julian Green--he's eligible to play for USMNT immediately.

Think we'll see him in the Mexico friendly on April 2.
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Post by: asava on March 24, 2014, 11:52:57 AM
Quote
Sunil Gulati ?@sunilgulati  1h
FIFA has approved change of nationality for Julian Green--he's eligible to play for USMNT immediately.

Think we'll see him in the Mexico friendly on April 2.

That is the widely accepted rumor I've been hearing.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 24, 2014, 11:56:43 AM
Quote
Sunil Gulati ?@sunilgulati  1h
FIFA has approved change of nationality for Julian Green--he's eligible to play for USMNT immediately.

Think we'll see him in the Mexico friendly on April 2.

That is the widely accepted rumor I've been hearing.

That we'll see him against Mexico? I don't see why we wouldn't.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2014, 11:58:09 AM
https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/448486214161940481

 :Wha:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2014, 11:59:20 AM
 :runaway:

Jurgen, you rough ridin' STUD

EDIT:
Quote
Jeff Carlisle ?@JeffreyCarlisle  1h
(2/2) Club said Zelalem would remain w/team b/c "of important fixtures in the Club’s U21s fixture schedule & to work on his fitness." #usmnt
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Post by: asava on March 25, 2014, 12:07:28 PM
This would be insane.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2014, 12:59:16 PM
apparently his dad is close to gaining citizenship, which would then make his path easier..
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2014, 01:35:56 PM
apparently his dad is close to gaining citizenship, which would then make his path easier..

 :drool:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2014, 01:36:27 PM
Quote
Avi Creditor ?@AviCreditor  1m
John Brooks gets the start against Bayern Munich, trying to prevent the club from clinching the Bundesliga. In March. #GoodLuck #USMNT
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2014, 01:46:49 PM
John Brooks, will he be on the '18 wc roster?
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2014, 01:50:27 PM
John Brooks, will he be on the '18 wc roster?

I expect him to be.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2014, 01:20:38 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/27/atyga6e3.jpg)
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2014, 01:23:09 PM
Hope we get to see Green get some good minutes.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2014, 01:41:05 PM
Hope we get to see Green get some good minutes.

surprised Benny didn't get a call up.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2014, 02:22:00 PM
Hope we get to see Green get some good minutes.

surprised Benny didn't get a call up.

Me too.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2014, 10:03:16 AM
http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/uefa-s-members-approve-new-nations-league-tournament-from-2018-032714?cmpid=tsmfb%3Afscom%3Afoxsoccer

Wow I think I like this over in Europe. Could never work in CONCACAF but makes European international football a lot more interesting outside of the Euros every other year.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2014, 05:22:38 PM
Quote
Major League Soccer ?@MLS  46s
Report: #USMNT coaching staff turn recruiting attention to Arsenal youngster Gedion Zelalem: http://soc.cr/v4XHu  pic.twitter.com/UpeSSvEORi

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BjxFAfhIIAAc6Qa.jpg)

:thumbs:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2014, 04:29:27 PM
Beasley and Orozco denied release by Puebla for the Mexico friendly. :curse:

I think we'll see Parkhurst at LB and either Beltran or Yedlin at RB. Hopefully Yedlin. The Yedlin/Sarkodie RB battle for 2018 will be fun.

I think we see this:

---------------Rimando---------------
Yedlin---Gonzalez----Besler---Parkhurst
--------Beckerman---Bradley----------
Zusi-----------Dempsey-------Donovan
---------------Johnson----------------

I'm not sure who I'd play out of Wondo/EJ. Neither are in form although to be fair, EJ hasn't gotten any service whatsoever at DC yet. That's a pretty strong lineup though. I like Edu better than Beckerman, but I think Beckerman starts.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 31, 2014, 04:49:53 PM
That's what I'm expecting
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Post by: ChiComCat on March 31, 2014, 05:01:50 PM
Any idea if Green will play?
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2014, 05:22:40 PM
Any idea if Green will play?

I'll be shocked if he doesn't.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 09:29:03 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/atezede3.jpg)

Meh......
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Post by: asava on April 01, 2014, 09:46:43 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/atezede3.jpg)

Meh......

i actually like it a lot more than i thought i would.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 09:55:22 AM
Yeah it looks better than the leaks. I like it better than the all white home kit tbh.

Also here is this:
“@FOXSoccer: FIFA medical chief dismisses idea to re-vote on 2022 World Cup host. http://foxs.pt/1ll808U”
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Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2014, 10:04:33 AM
still greatly prefer the whites to the rocket pops, but they're not AS awful as i first thought
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 01, 2014, 10:17:54 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/atezede3.jpg)

Meh......

I just don't know.
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Post by: AbeFroman on April 01, 2014, 10:37:44 AM
The red on red makes it look like a onesie
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 11:09:59 AM

The red on red makes it look like a onesie

Yeah I was thinking it would look better if you have blue shorts.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 01, 2014, 12:16:37 PM
I wish I followed soccer because I like the way the bomb pop ones look.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 12:18:28 PM

I wish I followed soccer because I like the way the bomb pop ones look.

Never too late. Now would be a good time to jump on with WC coming up this summer.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 01, 2014, 12:21:19 PM

I wish I followed soccer because I like the way the bomb pop ones look.

Never too late. Now would be a good time to jump on with WC coming up this summer.

I understood it better when metalheadexgf was still around to explain stuff to me.
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Post by: mocat on April 01, 2014, 12:25:09 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/atezede3.jpg)

Meh......

I just don't know.

i like the font a lot
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 12:25:59 PM


I wish I followed soccer because I like the way the bomb pop ones look.

Never too late. Now would be a good time to jump on with WC coming up this summer.

I understood it better when metalheadexgf was still around to explain stuff to me.

Depending on future job of sw I can help explain.
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Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2014, 12:26:47 PM
we'll explain soccer to you at FF
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 12:29:43 PM

we'll explain soccer to you at FF

Oh man did anyone check to see if there was a US match on FF day? Could be an epic battle between team soccer guys vs team puds who don't like soccer.
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Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2014, 12:32:52 PM

we'll explain soccer to you at FF

Oh man did anyone check to see if there was a US match on FF day? Could be an epic battle between team soccer guys vs team puds who don't like soccer.

looks like argentina/iran, germany/ghana, nigeria/bosnia :excited:
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 12:33:56 PM
Oh man huge day with the Germany Ghana game :excited:
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 01, 2014, 12:34:29 PM

we'll explain soccer to you at FF

Oh man did anyone check to see if there was a US match on FF day? Could be an epic battle between team soccer guys vs team puds who don't like soccer.

pretty sure there is a Royals' game that day. we should probably wait to have that lesson on a day that I'm not planning on reaching an across the board level 6.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2014, 01:02:29 PM
those jerseys look rough ridin' stupid.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 01, 2014, 01:14:03 PM
I just saw that the back panel is solid red. I don't like it as much now.
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 01, 2014, 01:33:57 PM
I really hope I get to watch some World Cup action w/ my best bud, scottwildcat.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2014, 01:39:20 PM
I really hope I get to watch some World Cup action w/ my best bud, scottwildcat.

we will make this happen, don't worry!
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 01, 2014, 04:09:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92dvjohiOgo

:D

:love: Ian Darke
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Post by: Spaces on April 01, 2014, 06:43:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92dvjohiOgo

:D

:love: Ian Darke
I love him more than almost anyone else on earth. I can't wait to share another World Cup with him.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:45:45 AM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1601420_10152233521393941_583850568_n.jpg)

Andrew Luck! :love:

Ndamukong Suh :flush:
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Post by: AbeFroman on April 02, 2014, 11:47:43 AM
AOKC needs to get Sean Malto to come to the watch parties
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:55:38 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/atezede3.jpg)

Meh......

:lick: so hot!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92dvjohiOgo

:D

:love: Ian Darke

:love: :love: :love: What the he'll is going to happen to Ian after this world cup with ESPN essentially out of world soccer? I'm worried for us.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:57:57 AM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1601420_10152233521393941_583850568_n.jpg)

Andrew Luck! :love:

Ndamukong Suh :flush:

If you don't find this hot, there's no hope for you
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:59:43 AM
Also the World Cup 2014 demo is available for download today, sounds like Darke is the voice of the game.

http://m.gamestop.com/Catalog/Videos/113793
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 12:00:05 PM
I wouldn't call it hot, but I am def more of a fan than the white kit.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 12:02:19 PM
I think both will grow on me by the time the WC comes around.
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Post by: asava on April 02, 2014, 12:33:01 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1601420_10152233521393941_583850568_n.jpg)

omg Sydney Leroux is such a babe. ok i like the jersey.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 12:36:21 PM
Leroux is a babe. Not to get too GPCy but following her on Instagram is a treat.
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 12:37:25 PM
oh hey koston, long time no see
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 02, 2014, 12:39:30 PM
oh hey koston, long time no see

definitely my favorite part of that pic.
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Post by: mocat on April 02, 2014, 12:40:54 PM
you guys Diplo is pointing directly at me  :surprised:
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 12:42:11 PM
this pic has me all sorts of jacked up for the WC
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Post by: asava on April 02, 2014, 12:44:45 PM
oh hey koston, long time no see

definitely my favorite part of that pic.

lol'd pretty good at that. welcome back, Middleschool Asava.
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 02, 2014, 12:52:11 PM
why does the rest of the U.S. not understand that Suh is a terrible human being?
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 12:56:33 PM
oh hey koston, long time no see

definitely my favorite part of that pic.

lol'd pretty good at that. welcome back, Middleschool Asava.

Had to look up who that guy was, pretty surprised to see that gu is older than me. Also didn't know who the other skater was.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 12:57:40 PM
why does the rest of the U.S. not understand that Suh is a terrible human being?

Much better looking than neck beard tho
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 01:00:35 PM

why does the rest of the U.S. not understand that Suh is a terrible human being?

Nike promo, not USSF
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 02, 2014, 01:06:12 PM

why does the rest of the U.S. not understand that Suh is a terrible human being?

Nike promo, not USSF

I know that it is a Nike ad. My point remains the same.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 08:46:02 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkQtPR9CcAAxQwB.jpg)

#LFG
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 09:07:47 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkQx9GeCQAENow8.png)

I wasn't even really all that close. Interesting that we're not going with a lone striker. Would much rather see Yedlin than Beltran at RB. I got 8 players right. :dunno:
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 09:22:27 PM
Quote
Juan Arango ?@JuanG_Arango  1m
Mexico is still stuck in traffic... 41 minutes to kickoff. [@Antonio_Valle]

 :surprised:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
Quote
Juan Arango ?@JuanG_Arango  1m
Mexico is still stuck in traffic... 41 minutes to kickoff. [@Antonio_Valle]

 :surprised:

Hahaha, eff giving them a police escort for that bullshit Puebla pulled
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 09:46:23 PM
Quote
Juan Arango ?@JuanG_Arango  1m
Mexico is still stuck in traffic... 41 minutes to kickoff. [@Antonio_Valle]

 :surprised:

Hahaha, eff giving them a police escort for that bullshit Puebla pulled

Meh, Puebla is in a relegation battle, and it's not a FIFA date. They are more than welcome to not release Beasley/Orozco. Our starting XI isn't any weaker missing those two players either.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 10:00:44 PM
Quote
Juan Arango ?@JuanG_Arango  1m
Mexico is still stuck in traffic... 41 minutes to kickoff. [@Antonio_Valle]

 :surprised:

Hahaha, eff giving them a police escort for that bullshit Puebla pulled

Meh, Puebla is in a relegation battle, and it's not a FIFA date. They are more than welcome to not release Beasley/Orozco. Our starting XI isn't any weaker missing those two players either.

I'm aware of all of that, how weak or strong our starting XI had nothing to do with Puebla's decision. They don't play midweek releasing those guys to go to Phoenix would have been fine. If they were worried about the fitness of the players as it regards to regulation they would not have waited until Sunday to decide not to release them. This could have been easily communicated before the squad was picked.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 10:17:18 PM
JFC outlaws
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 02, 2014, 10:22:10 PM
 :love:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkRDAa6CMAA-u6W.jpg:large)
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 10:23:15 PM
 :love:
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:24:53 PM
good stuff ell :thumbs:
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Post by: kim carnes on April 02, 2014, 10:26:15 PM
i find it annoying when mexican immigrants show pride in their country.  i mean, you left b/c it sucks there, who are you trying to kid ya know?
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Post by: kim carnes on April 02, 2014, 10:31:15 PM
these mexico fans are shitting on america
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:34:55 PM
sex
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 02, 2014, 10:35:04 PM
 :excited:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 10:35:49 PM
What now motherfuckers



That was a great design, service, and finish
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:36:40 PM
i want to fight rafa marquez
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 10:36:59 PM
sex

possibly better than
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Post by: kim carnes on April 02, 2014, 10:37:26 PM
you have to think that it would be really hard to avoid getting into an altercation if you were in attendance right?
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 10:37:42 PM
i want to fight rafa marquez

He's the absolute worst. Calls MLS an unprofessional league when he rough ridin' sucked dick for NY.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 10:38:16 PM
you have to think that it would be really hard to avoid getting into an altercation if you were in attendance right?

If I were a racist like you, it probably would be difficult, yes.
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Post by: kim carnes on April 02, 2014, 10:40:03 PM
oh look, racist_cat is attempting to assassinate my character
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:41:36 PM
midfield looking very comfy, i like it
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:47:59 PM
glorious. we're playing very well tonight
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:49:53 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 10:50:23 PM
Wondo and Jozy are the perfect examples of why Jurgen is wrong about Europe v. MLS
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Post by: nicname on April 02, 2014, 10:51:37 PM
Wondo and Jozy are the perfect examples of why Jurgen is wrong about Europe v. MLS

get out of this thread and post and look at my thread you piece of crap
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 10:52:31 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I wish he would have gotten more burn outside of the Gold Cup, you have to like anyone who is scoring at the rate that he has, regardless of the competition
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 10:54:51 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I'm nearly convinced he should go to Brazil.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 10:55:16 PM
Wondo and Jozy are the perfect examples of why Jurgen is wrong about Europe v. MLS

get out of this thread and post and look at my thread you piece of crap

???
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:55:58 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I wish he would have gotten more burn outside of the Gold Cup, you have to like anyone who is scoring at the rate that he has, regardless of the competition

agreed - it has to be a pretty big "wtf?" to the casual fan that tunes in whenever the USMNT is on tv in the last year or so and just sees him bang in goals left and right
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 10:57:21 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I'm nearly convinced he should go to Brazil.

i can't really think of anyone i'd rather have come in off the bench in a close game
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 10:58:46 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I'm nearly convinced he should go to Brazil.

i can't really think of anyone i'd rather have come in off the bench in a close game

Me neither. He has more goals in him than Boyd.

Related - How many strikers do they name for the final 23? 5 or 3? Sorry if dumb question.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:03:00 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I'm nearly convinced he should go to Brazil.

i can't really think of anyone i'd rather have come in off the bench in a close game

Me neither. He has more goals in him than Boyd.

Related - How many strikers do they name for the final 23? 5 or 3? Sorry if dumb question.

Depends on formation, no?
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:04:07 PM
no clue tbh - 2010 was 4ish looking back.  i'm pretty terrible about following stuff off the field though
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:04:47 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I'm nearly convinced he should go to Brazil.

i can't really think of anyone i'd rather have come in off the bench in a close game

Me neither. He has more goals in him than Boyd.

Related - How many strikers do they name for the final 23? 5 or 3? Sorry if dumb question.

Depends on formation, no?

:dunno: So there isn't a set number?
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:05:47 PM
Beckerman is truly awful
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Post by: kim carnes on April 02, 2014, 11:07:08 PM
Get out of here sunnycat you noob
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:07:45 PM
:dunno: So there isn't a set number?

i've never heard of some kind of enforced number (not sure how you'd even enforce it), but i don't pay a lot of attention to that stuff.  i'd assume if we wanted our final 12 to all be GK's that nobody would care?
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:08:31 PM
Beckerman is truly awful

he and rafa can fight to the death at halftime.  carnes can do whatever he wants to the survivor
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:09:09 PM
Get out of here sunnycat you noob

lol
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:09:25 PM
Get out of here sunnycat you noob

:thumbs:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:10:11 PM
how do you guys feel about wondo?  love a good poacher personally /defoe

I'm nearly convinced he should go to Brazil.

i can't really think of anyone i'd rather have come in off the bench in a close game

Me neither. He has more goals in him than Boyd.

Related - How many strikers do they name for the final 23? 5 or 3? Sorry if dumb question.

Depends on formation, no?

:dunno: So there isn't a set number?

I misunderstood your question, no there's no mandated number
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:10:37 PM
Okay, figured it was a dumb question.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:20:29 PM
Okay, figured it was a dumb question.

Didn't say all of that, the only position with a mandate is keeper and thats 3.


So lets assume we'll take 5 strikers, name your 5. I'll go with

Jozy
Wondo
AJo (was Green promised a spot?)
Dempsey
Landon
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:22:28 PM
15 til Julian
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:22:53 PM
I think Landon will be listed as a midfielder.

Jozy
AJ
Wondo
Dempsey
EJ/Green

Green was not promised a spot (allegedly).

Jurgen seems to really like Terrence Boyd. I'd take EJ and Wondo over him. Him over Green (since Green hasn't done anything yet).
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 11:26:42 PM
Horrible marking there
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:27:00 PM
I think Landon will be listed as a midfielder.

Jozy
AJ
Wondo
Dempsey
EJ/Green

Green was not promised a spot (allegedly).

Jurgen seems to really like Terrence Boyd. I'd take EJ and Wondo over him. Him over Green (since Green hasn't done anything yet).

Landon has been listed as a forward at least since he's returned to the mnt.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:27:45 PM
I think Landon will be listed as a midfielder.

Jozy
AJ
Wondo
Dempsey
EJ/Green

Green was not promised a spot (allegedly).

Jurgen seems to really like Terrence Boyd. I'd take EJ and Wondo over him. Him over Green (since Green hasn't done anything yet).

Landon has been listed as a forward at least since he's returned to the mnt.

Okay, then we have the same 5.
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:28:41 PM
would be OK with "MF" LD + 4 "strikers" personally
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:28:59 PM
scott and 'bias, play my game
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:29:40 PM
would be OK with "MF" LD + 4 "strikers" personally

Wow, what 4?
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:30:11 PM
I feel like there's a good chance Boyd and Green get in.
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:33:09 PM
jozy, dempsey, wondo, johannsson prolly
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:34:16 PM
if fifth striker (six if we include LD), then green prolly
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:35:17 PM
We are awful right now
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:35:29 PM
if fifth striker (six if we include LD), then green prolly

I haven't seen anything to convince me Green is better than EJ (yet).

Edit: or Boyd
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:39:08 PM
We are awful right now

woof city
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:41:21 PM
if fifth striker (six if we include LD), then green prolly

I haven't seen anything to convince me Green is better than EJ (yet).

Edit: or Boyd

true
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:44:31 PM
 :flush:
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Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2014, 11:45:12 PM
jesus our spacing is awful this half
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 11:45:23 PM
This is embarrassing.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2014, 11:46:03 PM
Amazing defending, Omar
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 11:46:27 PM
Also EJ nor Boyd will be going to Brazil. Jozy Wondo AJ Green

Edit and of course Demps and Demps
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2014, 11:47:16 PM
I badly want Omar to be good, but he's garbage at this level. The worst ball-watcher ever. Would almost rather see Besler/Goodson. Or eff, even Cameron. Cameron looked great last time he played for USMNT, and he's been tearing it up in England. Granted he doesn't play center back at Stoke.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2014, 11:49:33 PM
Our defense is going to be exposed hard this summer.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 03, 2014, 12:03:12 AM
No goal, but that was a great finish from EJ.
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Post by: Tobias on April 03, 2014, 12:04:04 AM
unfortunate
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 03, 2014, 12:04:44 AM
He was on.

Wondo - 1
EJ - 1
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Post by: Tobias on April 03, 2014, 12:05:38 AM
didn't realize quite how tiny green is
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 03, 2014, 12:09:26 AM

didn't realize quite how tiny green is

TLBJG
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Post by: Tobias on April 03, 2014, 12:10:45 AM

didn't realize quite how tiny green is

TLBJG

he's nowhere near 150lbs, is he?
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 03, 2014, 12:18:51 AM
Omar was really really really really bad on those two goals.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 03, 2014, 12:19:42 AM
Omar was really really really really bad on those two goals.

rough ridin' embarrassing. He's a rough ridin' designated player for LA.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 03, 2014, 12:25:22 AM
Captain Matt with no WC experience is the most solid defender we have....that is a little scary.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 03, 2014, 12:32:11 AM
Captain Matt with no WC experience is the most solid defender we have....that is a little scary.

I'm not even a little bit worried about how Matt does on the big stage. I have confidence in Goodson and Parkhurst.

While our back line would lack size, I'd be fine with this:

Fabian, Besler, Parkhurst, Cameron

Parkhurst plays center back for Columbus, and he's tearing it up.
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Post by: Tobias on April 03, 2014, 12:48:52 AM
I don't mind cameron.  don't know much about parkhurst
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 03, 2014, 01:07:50 AM
DaMarcus will start, as he has every fixture since he has been moved back there.
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Post by: mocat on April 03, 2014, 06:02:13 AM
To answer question from earlier, I would rather have EJ off the bench than Wondo
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 03, 2014, 08:48:31 AM
DaMarcus will start, as he has every fixture since he has been moved back there.

Fabian has been injured. He's our first choice left back. We won't use him in the midfield for the WC.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 03, 2014, 11:24:09 AM
Benteke out for the World Cup with torn Achilles. :(
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 03, 2014, 11:31:05 AM
Belgium slightly less of a sexy pick now.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 08, 2014, 12:04:24 PM
“@AmericanOutlaws: :/ RT @NBCSportsSoccer: USMNT winger Julian Green suffered a partially dislocated shoulder, to miss several weeks at Bayern Munich"”
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Post by: asava on April 08, 2014, 12:30:16 PM
“@AmericanOutlaws: :/ RT @NBCSportsSoccer: USMNT winger Julian Green suffered a partially dislocated shoulder, to miss several weeks at Bayern Munich"”

 :cry:
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Post by: Tobias on April 08, 2014, 12:31:19 PM
#jurgened
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 08, 2014, 12:33:53 PM
I don't care. I don't want him on the WC squad anyway.
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 08, 2014, 03:04:28 PM
I don't care. I don't want him on the WC squad anyway.

Agree, he's ours now, I wouldn't mind not seeing him play for the mnt again until the '15 Gold Cup.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 09, 2014, 01:00:32 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71C2pg9UPs&amp;feature=youtu.be

eff yes
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 09, 2014, 01:45:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71C2pg9UPs&amp;feature=youtu.be

eff yes

 :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
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Post by: mocat on April 09, 2014, 03:02:16 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71C2pg9UPs&amp;feature=youtu.be

eff yes

meh, that didn't really do much for me
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Post by: mocat on April 09, 2014, 03:02:48 PM
JK THAT WAS AMAZING AND NOW MY ARMS ARE COVERED WITH BALD EAGLE BUMPS  :excited:
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 09, 2014, 03:03:59 PM

JK THAT WAS AMAZING AND NOW MY ARMS ARE COVERED WITH BALD EAGLE BUMPS  :excited:

:D
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Post by: Asteriskhead on April 09, 2014, 03:07:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71C2pg9UPs&amp;feature=youtu.be

eff yes

I could cut glass with my nipples right now.
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Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 09, 2014, 03:09:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71C2pg9UPs&amp;feature=youtu.be

eff yes

meh, that didn't really do much for me

Reading this before seeing your next post infuriated me. You got me good!
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 09, 2014, 03:10:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71C2pg9UPs&amp;feature=youtu.be

eff yes

meh, that didn't really do much for me

Reading this before seeing your next post infuriated me. You got me good!

Same!
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Post by: mocat on April 09, 2014, 03:31:17 PM
AMERICA YOU GUYS!  :kstatriot:
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2014, 08:37:11 PM
I don't remember if the world cup ticket story was posted

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-04-03/three-things-world-cup-ticket-sales-say-about-americans

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Post by: scottwildcat on April 09, 2014, 08:55:42 PM
Would love to see the distribution of Americans going cheering for the US vs other teams
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Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2014, 09:05:18 PM
Would love to see the distribution of Americans going cheering for the US vs other teams

I read another article that made it seem as if those were tickets purchased through the ussf
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 09, 2014, 09:10:56 PM
Hmm
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2014, 04:42:37 PM
Lineup for Azerbaijan friendly suggested by Brian Sciaretta:

(http://i.gyazo.com/302640f5ac376fb3cad9839e6562a6cd.png)

I like it a LOT.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 10, 2014, 05:27:40 PM
Ehh...not defensive enough. 2 forwards 3 attacking mids..
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2014, 05:29:44 PM
Ehh...not defensive enough. 2 forwards 3 attacking mids..

Bradley is all over the field.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2014, 05:36:48 PM
Also, Zusi tracks back a lot for USMNT. And it's Azerbaijan. Not like we're putting out this lineup for Ghana.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 25, 2014, 10:49:45 PM
http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1797875/tim-howard-plans-retire-new-everton-deal-ends?ex_cid=null&cc=5901

Tim Howard plans to retire before next World Cup. Who will be our starter in Russia? Guzan? He'll be 33 then.
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 26, 2014, 08:03:58 PM

http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1797875/tim-howard-plans-retire-new-everton-deal-ends?ex_cid=null&cc=5901

Tim Howard plans to retire before next World Cup. Who will be our starter in Russia? Guzan? He'll be 33 then.

Would be fine with Guzan. Still time for someone to play their way in.


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Post by: sunny_cat on April 30, 2014, 11:55:24 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XviR7esUvo
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 30, 2014, 11:58:14 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XviR7esUvo

take it to the shoe advertisement thread.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 01, 2014, 11:33:12 AM
Damarcus Beasley training with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 01, 2014, 12:19:06 PM
Damarcus Beasley training with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

Brutal :flush:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 01, 2014, 12:31:16 PM
Damarcus Beasley training with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

oh my....
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Post by: pissclams on May 05, 2014, 02:31:03 PM
WC news -
http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/05/espn-2014-world-cup/

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Post by: sunny_cat on May 05, 2014, 04:01:16 PM
WC news -
http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/05/espn-2014-world-cup/

Cool
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Post by: Tobias on May 05, 2014, 04:33:09 PM
fantastic.  nbc has kinda set the gold standard for accessibility this year in the epl, hopefully everything from here on out is more of the same
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 05, 2014, 04:34:32 PM
Guys, I'm starting to believe we're going to get Zelalem.  :runaway:
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Post by: asava on May 05, 2014, 05:14:40 PM
Guys, I'm starting to believe we're going to get Zelalem.  :runaway:

just because?
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Post by: slobber on May 05, 2014, 06:59:09 PM
dobber familly soccer update:

dobber jr.:
Finished the league in 2nd with a 5-1-2 record. Had first post season tourney this past weekend. Brought home the gold. Ninjas scored 17 goals in the 4 games. dobber jr. scored 7 of them. Had a second half hat trick in the first game. 2 of the 7 goals were with his off foot, one with authority on a cross. Missed a header off the cross bar on a corner. Pretty much dominated the whole effing weekend. A kid on the other team in the finals told him, "You ain't got no skills," so jr 'megged him and then took the goalie 1 on 1 with one of those outside foot easy rollers by the goalie's left when the goalie went right. I had him kiss the trophy in a photo after the game (kiss the rings- :lol: ). Has another tourney in two weeks.

dobber juniorette's season came to an end this weekend. 1-7. It was a struggle. She hustles for the snacks at the end of the game. She high-fived and hugged an opponent (friend) in a game after said opponent scored a goal. Coach told her that she hustled on a substitution, which is a start. Her team is a bunch of misfits with 2 girls that can kind of play. In their lone win, one girl scored all 5 goals, beating the other team 5-3. dobber juniorette wants to play on a better team next season.

baby dobber can now walk around with a ball at his feet without looking down. He still dribbles all the way to the back of the net and then comes running out yelling "goal!"  Gets tangled up less than half the time!


Gonna win 'em all!
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 05, 2014, 10:45:35 PM
Guys, I'm starting to believe we're going to get Zelalem.  :runaway:

just because?

Nah, because of the reports that came out recently. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/05/02/arsenals-zelalem-nearing-u-s-eligibility/
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 09, 2014, 08:43:54 AM
USMNT to play Belgium in a World Cup warmup on June 12.
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Post by: asava on May 09, 2014, 09:06:47 AM
USMNT to play Belgium in a World Cup warmup on June 12.

will be a good way to gauge progress. not bad.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 09, 2014, 09:08:54 AM
USMNT to play Belgium in a World Cup warmup on June 12.

will be a good way to gauge progress. not bad.

Too bad no Benteke. :frown: Lukaku will be a great test too though.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 09, 2014, 10:42:06 AM
Tim Ream training in NJ with the Red Bulls. Probably going to be in the camp of 30. I've heard he's been tearing it up for Bolton.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 09, 2014, 01:15:28 PM
“@PCarrESPN: This will be the 1st time in 80 years that Mexico's World Cup team doesn't have a Chivas player (via @ESPNDatos).”


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Post by: sunny_cat on May 09, 2014, 02:06:25 PM
“@PCarrESPN: This will be the 1st time in 80 years that Mexico's World Cup team doesn't have a Chivas player (via @ESPNDatos).”


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#OmarBravo4Mexico
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Post by: slobber on May 09, 2014, 02:21:02 PM
Did nobody like the dobber family soccer update. Don't you realize our last name is basically BeckhamVanpersie-Messi?


Gonna win 'em all!
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 09, 2014, 02:22:21 PM
Did nobody like the dobber family soccer update. Don't you realize our last name is basically BeckhamVanpersie-Messi?


Gonna win 'em all!

Sorry, slobber. It's World Cup season. We're kinda preoccupied.
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Post by: Spaces on May 11, 2014, 01:52:21 PM
WORLD CUP WORLD CUP WORLD CUP WORLD CUP WORLD CUP   :excited:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2014, 09:42:53 AM
30 man cup roster coming out today.


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Post by: _33 on May 12, 2014, 09:47:28 AM
Guys, am I crazy or do we actually have a shot at winning this thing?  This is an actual question btw because I don't know anything about our team or the other teams.
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Post by: slobber on May 12, 2014, 09:50:25 AM
Guys, am I crazy or do we actually have a shot at winning this thing?  This is an actual question btw because I don't know anything about our team or the other teams.
Yes, we are gonna win this thing.

Also, the Ninjas are going to win the Seaside Classic this weekend. dobber jr. is getting all jacked up and it is only Monday!
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Post by: Spaces on May 12, 2014, 11:13:43 AM
ONE MONTH FROM TODAY IS WORLD CUP DAY
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 12, 2014, 11:23:43 AM
ONE MONTH FROM TODAY IS WORLD CUP DAY

:dance:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2014, 11:24:54 AM
With the new MLS deal Fox gets their hands on a few USMNT friendlies in the years leading up to the 2022 WC.


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2014, 01:59:00 PM
Here is the 30 nothing too crazy (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/apetemy4.jpg)


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Post by: sunny_cat on May 12, 2014, 02:00:36 PM
Timmy Chandler going is interesting. Hopefully he's in form and can start at RB.

Fabian-Besler-Gonzo-Chandler would be cool with me. If not, Cameron at RB probably.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 12, 2014, 02:13:42 PM
7 to cut: Brooks, Corona, Yedlin, Green, Evans, Wondo, Edu

Would pain me to see Wondo and Edu get cut, but I don't think Wondo gets in over Boyd and Edu gets in over Beckerman. I've heard JK loves Davis too. I'm fine with him going. Only reason I think Evans gets cut is because of the return of Chandler and Cameron/Parkhurst as depth.
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Post by: ChiComCat on May 12, 2014, 02:17:40 PM
I hope Wondo makes it.  He kicks too many goals not to make a team that sometimes struggles to kick goals.
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Post by: slobber on May 12, 2014, 02:19:06 PM
I hope Wondo makes it.  He kicks too many goals not to make a team that sometimes struggles to kick goals.
Just a few more years before dobber jr will be scoring goals for these studs.
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Post by: mocat on May 12, 2014, 02:38:19 PM
Here is the 30 nothing too crazy (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/apetemy4.jpg)


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25 A-J
5 K-Z

what on earth?
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2014, 02:58:12 PM

7 to cut: Brooks, Corona, Yedlin, Green, Evans, Wondo, Edu

Would pain me to see Wondo and Edu get cut, but I don't think Wondo gets in over Boyd and Edu gets in over Beckerman. I've heard JK loves Davis too. I'm fine with him going. Only reason I think Evans gets cut is because of the return of Chandler and Cameron/Parkhurst as depth.

Good break down. I think Davis may get cut but he has been playing well in the MLS lately.


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Post by: asava on May 12, 2014, 03:04:58 PM

7 to cut: Brooks, Corona, Yedlin, Green, Evans, Wondo, Edu

Would pain me to see Wondo and Edu get cut, but I don't think Wondo gets in over Boyd and Edu gets in over Beckerman. I've heard JK loves Davis too. I'm fine with him going. Only reason I think Evans gets cut is because of the return of Chandler and Cameron/Parkhurst as depth.

Good break down. I think Davis may get cut but he has been playing well in the MLS lately.


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7 to cut: Brooks, Corona, Yedlin, Green, Evans, Wondo, Edu

Would pain me to see Wondo and Edu get cut, but I don't think Wondo gets in over Boyd and Edu gets in over Beckerman. I've heard JK loves Davis too. I'm fine with him going. Only reason I think Evans gets cut is because of the return of Chandler and Cameron/Parkhurst as depth.

Good break down. I think Davis may get cut but he has been playing well in the MLS lately.


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Don't know if i see Bedoya making the 23
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 12, 2014, 03:06:15 PM

7 to cut: Brooks, Corona, Yedlin, Green, Evans, Wondo, Edu

Would pain me to see Wondo and Edu get cut, but I don't think Wondo gets in over Boyd and Edu gets in over Beckerman. I've heard JK loves Davis too. I'm fine with him going. Only reason I think Evans gets cut is because of the return of Chandler and Cameron/Parkhurst as depth.

Good break down. I think Davis may get cut but he has been playing well in the MLS lately.


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7 to cut: Brooks, Corona, Yedlin, Green, Evans, Wondo, Edu

Would pain me to see Wondo and Edu get cut, but I don't think Wondo gets in over Boyd and Edu gets in over Beckerman. I've heard JK loves Davis too. I'm fine with him going. Only reason I think Evans gets cut is because of the return of Chandler and Cameron/Parkhurst as depth.

Good break down. I think Davis may get cut but he has been playing well in the MLS lately.


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Don't know if i see Bedoya making the 23

Bedoya is going.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2014, 03:18:58 PM
Bedoya will be in Brazil


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Post by: slobber on May 12, 2014, 03:30:54 PM
In 10 years when we are gEing and dobber jr is playing for the US World Cup team, you bozos are all going to be saying, "Yeah, I remember bbs'n with dobber about his boy and we all knew he was going to be awesome.  :cheers:  :cheers: "

Well, you know what, I am going to mush all of your faces when you try to pull that crap, since none of you even give two shits about how awesome dobber jr is.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2014, 04:10:02 PM
I care about future USMNT prospects, if dobber jr is one I care, but we are in the meat of the WC prep. Ninjas talk is great talk during down times of national team play, but right now is the exact opposite of down time.


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Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 12, 2014, 06:28:14 PM
Did nobody like the dobber family soccer update. Don't you realize our last name is basically BeckhamVanpersie-Messi?


Gonna win 'em all!
i skim this thread to find your posts. i don't read any other posts. serious.
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Post by: slobber on May 12, 2014, 09:14:20 PM
:lol: :cheers:  maybe post game by game updates the week? (In between chasing baby dobber off the field)


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 13, 2014, 10:15:13 AM
Torres gets a surprise entry into Spain's prelim 30 man camp

 http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/torres-named-in-spain-squad-real-madrid-duo-miss-the-cut-051314?cmpid=tsmtw:fscom:foxsoccer


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Post by: sunny_cat on May 13, 2014, 05:59:27 PM
That US Soccer documentary starts in 1 minute on ESPN.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 13, 2014, 06:01:30 PM
Quote
Grant Wahl ?@GrantWahl  29s
If Radamel Falcao (who made Colombia's 30) can recover from ACL surgery to play in the World Cup, that would be one tremendous story.
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 13, 2014, 06:08:46 PM
:lol: :cheers:  maybe post game by game updates the week? (In between chasing baby dobber off the field)


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yes, updates as often as you can give them. and don't stop during the WC, this thread will probably need some levity.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 13, 2014, 06:46:20 PM
Man...Jürg really wasn't holding back when talking about Clint and Mike coming back to MLS.


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 11:19:16 AM
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/05/14/concacaf-pushing-ahead-2026-world-cup-bid

I want whatever gets the WC in America as soon as possible, but I do not want to co-host with Canada or Mexico...
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 14, 2014, 11:22:25 AM
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/05/14/concacaf-pushing-ahead-2026-world-cup-bid

I want whatever gets the WC in America as soon as possible, but I do not want to co-host with Canada or Mexico...
asian/south american teams play in vancouver and 'cisco and mexico city and everyone else plays in montreal and nyc and ...havana. then the semi's and finals are played at camerohead. it's perfect.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 11:26:01 AM
in a USA host only situation KC would get some pretty good games I bet, in a Canada co-host situation it will only be the northeast, pacific NW and Chicago, co-hosting with Mexico would be Texas So-Cal and Arizona, maybe Miami. co-host situations eff KC hard.
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 14, 2014, 11:45:46 AM
in a USA host only situation KC would get some pretty good games I bet, in a Canada co-host situation it will only be the northeast, pacific NW and Chicago, co-hosting with Mexico would be Texas So-Cal and Arizona, maybe Miami. co-host situations eff KC hard.
you're right about co-host situations boning KC. though idk how much better a solo host situation would be. when we hosted the WC and summer olympics we played matches in ALABAMA.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 11:50:56 AM
in a USA host only situation KC would get some pretty good games I bet, in a Canada co-host situation it will only be the northeast, pacific NW and Chicago, co-hosting with Mexico would be Texas So-Cal and Arizona, maybe Miami. co-host situations eff KC hard.
you're right about co-host situations boning KC. though idk how much better a solo host situation would be. when we hosted the WC and summer olympics we played matches in ALABAMA.

Soccer has taken off in Kansas City just as much if not more than any other city since the last time we(the USA) has hosted a World Cup. (women's or men)
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Post by: mocat on May 14, 2014, 11:52:25 AM
we didn't get it in 1994, so why would we now (or in the near future)? because we have an older stadium now?
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 11:55:47 AM
we didn't get it in 1994, so why would we now (or in the near future)? because we have an older stadium now?

we have renovated Arrowhead since then, and Kansas City is by far one of the top five soccer cities in America now. We were one of the host cities in the 2022 bid process.
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Post by: mocat on May 14, 2014, 12:09:42 PM
we didn't get it in 1994, so why would we now (or in the near future)? because we have an older stadium now?

we have renovated Arrowhead since then, and Kansas City is by far one of the top five soccer cities in America now. We were one of the host cities in the 2022 bid process.

i did not know that. that's great.  :thumbs:

these were the nine metros in 94:

boston
nyc
dc
detroit
chicago
orlando
dallas/la
san francisco (stanford)

without looking at anything from the 2022 bid process, who would get a repeat? i say

nyc
chicago
la
dc

who would get a slight relocation? i say

orlando --> miami
dallas --> houston or austin

who would get axed?

boston
detroit
SF (stanford)

so i would say there are 3 spots open.

seattle would get one

the other two, i would say along with KC you could consider

columbus @ tOSU
denver @ mile high
atlanta?  :Yuck:
indianapolis? gross

i would hope whoever decides this stuff factors in how gross soccer looks in a dome
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 12:15:32 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_bid#Details_of_the_bid
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In April 2009, the U.S. identified 70 stadiums in 50 communities as possible venues for the tournament, with 58 confirming their interest.[12] The list of stadia was trimmed two months later to 38 existing venues, one scheduled for completion in 2010, and one proposed venue.[13] On August 20, 2009 the list was further trimmed down to 32 stadiums in 27 cities.[14] On January 12, 2010 the USA Bid Committee narrowed the 27 cities down to 18 as the official host cities for the United States' Bid for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.[15]

Those 18 cities are: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, Tampa and Washington, D.C.




Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 14, 2014, 12:17:08 PM
chicago?  :sdeek:

how does my ass taste FP TC etc?  :lol:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 12:33:46 PM
after watching the official bid presentation I am just in shock how we did not get the bid for '22. if you have some free time it is well worth the watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe6yMPeU0DE
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 14, 2014, 01:09:50 PM
that bid vid makes me want to #bid  :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 14, 2014, 01:12:21 PM
I'm not going to watch it. Every time I think about the Qatar World Cup, it makes me sick. I'm just going to think about Brazil and Russia. In the back of my mind, I'll hope they move it from Qatar, but I doubt that happens.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 14, 2014, 02:03:25 PM

I'm not going to watch it. Every time I think about the Qatar World Cup, it makes me sick. I'm just going to think about Brazil and Russia. In the back of my mind, I'll hope they move it from Qatar, but I doubt that happens.

I think you would like the video fwiw


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 14, 2014, 02:04:14 PM

I'm not going to watch it. Every time I think about the Qatar World Cup, it makes me sick. I'm just going to think about Brazil and Russia. In the back of my mind, I'll hope they move it from Qatar, but I doubt that happens.

I think you would like the video fwiw


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I will once I return from SP tonight then. :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 17, 2014, 10:47:00 AM
Ninjas won 7-2. dobber jr had 1. Best  2 plays he had were two crosses from deep in the corner that 11 yr olds just shouldn't be able to make. His goal was on a tackle and advanced 20 yards to goalie and went off the opposite pole and banged it in.


You guys realize this is the only place a brag about him, right?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 17, 2014, 10:55:10 AM
Happy for slobber Jr :thumbs:
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Post by: slobber on May 17, 2014, 01:33:59 PM
8-4. dobber jr with another goal. Best play by DJamer was a drive to corner pull back between two kids and a perfectly timed cross for the assist. Great effort all game. DJamer's buddy started the game 4-6 on corner kicks. Two went direct and another off a header. It was crazy. Win in the morning and Ninjas play for gold.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2014, 04:41:58 AM
Update: found out last night that one of the corners we all thought was headed, was not. That means that dobber jr'z buddy had 3 directs on corner kicks.

#1cat related: I bought dobber jr some Mike and Ike's yesterday before the game. Will talk with coach about getting a Mike and Ike machine on the side lines for each game?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 18, 2014, 10:14:08 AM
Love dobber (where did slobber come from?) but this is a really bad time to have dobber jr updates ITT. My heart races a bit every time I see this thread bumped now, Mike & Ike updates aren't what I'm looking for a couple of weeks before the world cup starts. Sorry slobber.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 18, 2014, 01:30:11 PM
I say straight up start a World Cup thread. It deserves it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 01:30:41 PM
I say straight up start a World Cup thread. It deserves it.

That sounds familiar
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 18, 2014, 01:33:12 PM
what
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 01:34:38 PM
what

Did we not used to have one before Steve Dave blew it all up?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 18, 2014, 01:39:53 PM
Oh I don't remember. I'll just start one.
Title: World Cup 2014
Post by: Spaces on May 18, 2014, 01:41:37 PM
Nothing like it. There aren't many things in life I look forward to more than the World Cup. What a thread this will be.
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 01:43:41 PM
.
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: Tobias on May 18, 2014, 01:44:12 PM
i tried this once, be careful spaces!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on May 18, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
you guys got all butthurt when I bumped the old world cup thread to talk about construction workers dying :lol:
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: Spaces on May 18, 2014, 01:46:59 PM
So did you see our third and final group stage game vs Germany is on a Thursday at 11 am? Wow  :frown:
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: Tobias on May 18, 2014, 01:49:33 PM
time for a "dentist appointment"
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 01:50:56 PM
Hey, guys, I missed the Algeria game because of work in 2010, and I told everyone not to spoil it for me cause I had it recording. Some bitch told me Landon scored right at the end anyway with a gigantic grin on her face. :curse: I always hated that bitch.
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 01:52:15 PM
This thread is open to everyone, even casual/non-soccer fans. :thumbs:

We all like America, right?
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: wetwillie on May 18, 2014, 02:02:29 PM
Can dobber move his kids soccer updates here?  I would like to follow them , but I fear MIR is going to PI him out of the thread is he doing it in now. 
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 02:05:04 PM
Can dobber move his kids soccer updates here?  I would like to follow them , but I fear MIR is going to PI him out of the thread is he doing it in now.

Spaces created a new thread, so it's fine with me if dobber does his updates in the USMNT thread.
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: scottwildcat on May 18, 2014, 02:06:30 PM
Jfc why did we even make an US Soccer thread featuring WC and other nations thread if we were just going to have a WC solo thread?


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Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 02:07:13 PM
Jfc why did we even make an US Soccer thread featuring WC and other nations thread if we were just going to have a WC solo thread?


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I blame dobber
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2014, 03:40:13 PM
I need your love and support. Not this fighting. Ninjas lost 3-5 in the morning match. dobber jr. had another goal, but the loss was not easy to take. Started out 2-0, but allowed an equalizer just before half. We packed up and headed out earlier. To the NC Aquarium for an afternoon of something not soccer.
The season is over. Enjoy World Cup.


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Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: MakeItRain on May 18, 2014, 03:53:31 PM
Can dobber move his kids soccer updates here?  I would like to follow them , but I fear MIR is going to PI him out of the thread is he doing it in now.

This is possible, I mean we have a 99 page thread devoted to the USMNT and world soccer, why are we moving because of dobber jr? I'm being patient and kind for now, somewhat of a new leaf, but me moving out of my house because the neighbor's dog shits in my yard isn't the answer. That dog is going to have to remain in his yard or we're going to have an issue we'll have to deal with.
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2014, 04:42:40 PM
I think I am the neighbor's dog? If so, that was a pretty great 3.14.
Anyway, World Cup away! U! S!  A!


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Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: scottwildcat on May 18, 2014, 05:12:56 PM
MODS please change the name of this thread to the ninja dobber thread


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2014, 07:04:49 PM
Quote
Jeff Carlisle ?@JeffreyCarlisle  11s
Timothy Chandler on what people in Germany say about Ger/US game:"Some say 'Don't win against them.' Others say, 'Kick their asses.'" #usmnt

:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 19, 2014, 07:32:56 PM
Guys, the World Cup is just fantastic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 19, 2014, 09:03:02 PM
:D


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Post by: sunny_cat on May 19, 2014, 10:38:07 PM
Quote
Terrence Boyd ?@TBoyd91  31s
Can someone pls tell @MixDiskerud to stop talking to me in Norwegian?! #roomies #smorrebrod

Our team is such a melting pot :love:
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Post by: asava on May 20, 2014, 09:41:49 AM
Quote
Terrence Boyd ?@TBoyd91  31s
Can someone pls tell @MixDiskerud to stop talking to me in Norwegian?! #roomies #smorrebrod

Our team is such a melting pot :love:

like the america of olde.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 20, 2014, 10:59:24 AM
Thanks for that video, sunny. I want to cry I'm so happy about the World Cup.
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 20, 2014, 11:48:51 AM
Thanks for that video, sunny. I want to cry I'm so happy about the World Cup.
we're going 0-2-1, so start crying about that too.
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Post by: asava on May 20, 2014, 11:51:41 AM
Thanks for that video, sunny. I want to cry I'm so happy about the World Cup.
we're going 0-2-1, so start crying about that too.

hey man, good job.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 20, 2014, 12:14:16 PM
Thanks for that video, sunny. I want to cry I'm so happy about the World Cup.
we're going 0-2-1, so start crying about that too.

why don't you get out of here
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 20, 2014, 12:14:50 PM
Where is the best place, beside gE, to get all of the latest and greatest WC info?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 20, 2014, 12:15:56 PM
Where is the best place, beside gE, to get all of the latest and greatest WC info?

are you on the twitters, dobber?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 20, 2014, 12:18:21 PM
Where is the best place, beside gE, to get all of the latest and greatest WC info?

are you on the twitters, dobber?
Yes, but I slowed way down on my time spent there. I think I might be following you, but not certain. I only jump on a couple of times each week. Anyway, hit me with the @ to follow and also a web site, so I can get dobberjr. following on the internets.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 20, 2014, 12:23:13 PM
(http://i.gyazo.com/78ceedd421355ae9586d4b12aebe9ef9.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on May 20, 2014, 12:24:54 PM
suck it, eredivisie/premeira liga
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 20, 2014, 12:33:09 PM

suck it, eredivisie/premeira liga

SUCK IT!!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2014, 12:42:28 PM
I saw they practice at Stanford. Could I go watch their practice?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 20, 2014, 12:43:50 PM
Thanks for that video, sunny. I want to cry I'm so happy about the World Cup.
we're going 0-2-1, so start crying about that too.
Soccer does their record thingys as win-draw-loss and two draws may be all we need, cry about that : )
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Institutional Control on May 20, 2014, 01:37:57 PM
Why is the US and Canada combined?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on May 20, 2014, 02:35:18 PM
I saw they practice at Stanford. Could I go watch their practice?

nope.  but you can spy on them! :D

http://footballeveryday.co.uk/2014/05/15/on-location-of-usmnt-stanford-training-camp/ (http://footballeveryday.co.uk/2014/05/15/on-location-of-usmnt-stanford-training-camp/)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2014, 03:16:32 PM
I saw they practice at Stanford. Could I go watch their practice?

nope.  but you can spy on them! :D

http://footballeveryday.co.uk/2014/05/15/on-location-of-usmnt-stanford-training-camp/ (http://footballeveryday.co.uk/2014/05/15/on-location-of-usmnt-stanford-training-camp/)

Thanks, I think I'll pass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 20, 2014, 03:17:43 PM
Why is the US and Canada combined?

get out of here
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 20, 2014, 06:26:59 PM
There's two types of Americans. The kind that believes we will make it out of the group stage. And communists.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 20, 2014, 06:36:23 PM

There's two types of Americans. The kind that believes we will make it out of the group stage. And communists.

:D


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Post by: slobber on May 20, 2014, 06:49:28 PM

There's two types of Americans. The kind that believes we will make it out of the group stage. And communists.
Eff'n pinkos.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 20, 2014, 08:30:00 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/21/gana3ade.jpg)

The bomb pop jerseys are really growing on me.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 20, 2014, 08:32:02 PM
They are pretty America-y.  :Woot:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 20, 2014, 08:37:07 PM
I do miss the darker red and darker blue from the old kits but I like this one. The all white has not and probably won't grow on me.


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2014, 12:05:19 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/ydypadu4.jpg)

Sounds like we may be seeing Omar on the bench.


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Post by: asava on May 21, 2014, 12:11:36 PM
i can dig that.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 12:14:39 PM
Fabian-Besler-Cameron-Chandler  :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
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Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 12:28:21 PM
I am going to listen to Ian Darke so much next month you guys  :drool:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 03:43:39 PM
I am going to listen to Ian Darke so much next month you guys  :drool:

WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?! YOU CANNOT WRITE A SCRIPT LIKE THIS! :excited:
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Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 03:44:44 PM
mo/sunny_, you're getting me pretty jacked up right now
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Post by: slobber on May 21, 2014, 04:25:30 PM
(http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/darke4.jpg?w=1000)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 21, 2014, 04:29:31 PM
Worth the watch: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/ian-darke-espn-world-cup-2014-first-date-commercial (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/ian-darke-espn-world-cup-2014-first-date-commercial)
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 05:53:58 PM
Worth the watch: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/ian-darke-espn-world-cup-2014-first-date-commercial (http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/04/ian-darke-espn-world-cup-2014-first-date-commercial)

Thanks luker. That is a great vid. :D
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2014, 06:20:33 PM
Wow that is a Luke from a month+ ago


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 21, 2014, 06:55:37 PM
I figured it was luked, but it's not like everybody on gE is gonna know about it. It's just us few studs in here, and I know that you guys will forgive me.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2014, 07:05:48 PM

I figured it was luked, but it's not like everybody on gE is gonna know about it. It's just us few studs in here, and I know that you guys will forgive me.


Gonna win 'em all! (But maybe not now)

I do forgive you dobber.


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Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 07:19:05 PM
stricken from the record, slobs
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 07:26:56 PM
There's no poster I would forgive before I forgive slobber.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 07:30:37 PM
I'm sitting at work listening to Wavin' Flag (Coca Cola Remix) on repeat, guys! :excited:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 07:35:15 PM
IN THE STREETS OUR

HEADS ARE LIFTIN'

AS WE LOSE OUR

INHIBITION

CELEBRATION

IT'S AROUND US

EVERY NATION

ALL AROUND US

:excited:
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 21, 2014, 07:41:54 PM
Episode two tonight, guys
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2014, 10:33:22 PM

Episode two tonight, guys
Was okay. Omar is a pussy.


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2014, 10:37:57 PM
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 21, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
:dance:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 11:02:27 PM
i'd rather have a world cup with suarez than without :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 11:35:31 PM
Things are looking pretty Darke for Uruguay now
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2014, 11:39:25 PM

i'd rather have a world cup with suarez than without :dunno:

Yeah, I wanna see what type of crap he ends up doing. If they were in our group I would be all for it tho.


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Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 07:29:40 AM
had his meniscus surgery today :/
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Post by: Institutional Control on May 22, 2014, 09:26:36 AM
 :pray:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 22, 2014, 10:16:27 AM

had his meniscus surgery today :/

Hmm he could probably play in the WC if he really tried hard.


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Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 11:27:40 AM
meniscus is child's play though. i will say that this story made me listen to South Bound Suarez by Led Zeppelin. it's pretty sub par for Zep's standards. kind of like not that good but not that bad either, but i mean it's 1979 so what do you expect from led zeppelin? they can't all be Fool in the Rain. anyway just passing some info your way
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Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 11:35:32 AM
meniscus is child's play though.

as far as knee stuff goes yeah maybe, but 3 weeks before playing world cup soccer?  that kinda sucks.  at least they get costa rica first
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2014, 11:42:23 AM
Would much rather have Falcao play in Brazil than Suarez. Better player, better human, etc.
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Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 11:45:06 AM
i hope they both play.  i hope all of the world's best players are healthy enough.  falcao is pretty fun to watch too :thumbs:
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Post by: Spaces on May 22, 2014, 12:25:11 PM
I hope Zlatan shows up and does crazy halftime soccer shots
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on May 22, 2014, 01:01:23 PM
meniscus is child's play though.

Depends on where in the menisci it is.
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Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 01:03:28 PM
guys get off my case about the meniscus thing. i honest to god forgot i left that sentence in that post. that post was meant to be a review of led zeppelin's 1979 barn burner South Bound Suarez and you have completely ignored that, good grief
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Post by: joda on May 22, 2014, 01:04:26 PM
guys get off my case about the meniscus thing. i honest to god forgot i left that sentence in that post. that post was meant to be a review of led zeppelin's 1979 barn burner South Bound Suarez and you have completely ignored that, good grief

World Cup thread tho
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Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 01:21:27 PM
guys get off my case about the meniscus thing. i honest to god forgot i left that sentence in that post. that post was meant to be a review of led zeppelin's 1979 barn burner South Bound Suarez and you have completely ignored that, good grief

did you say something about APR?

WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP TALKING ABOUT APR IN THIS THREAD?!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 02:27:08 PM
guys get off my case about the meniscus thing. i honest to god forgot i left that sentence in that post. that post was meant to be a review of led zeppelin's 1979 barn burner South Bound Suarez and you have completely ignored that, good grief

World Cup thread tho

south bound SUAREZ
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2014, 04:31:16 PM
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Alexi Lalas ?@AlexiLalas  26s
I feel something. It's a familiar feeling. I feel @TaylorTwellman is about to break some #USMNT news in 5...4...3...2...

Taylor Studman at it again.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2014, 04:32:01 PM
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Taylor Twellman ?@TaylorTwellman  1m
23 Man roster will be named tonight: Parkhurst, Evans, Goodson, Corona, Edu, Boyd and Donovan are not in. #USMNT

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Post by: slobber on May 22, 2014, 04:33:31 PM
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Taylor Twellman ?@TaylorTwellman  1m
23 Man roster will be named tonight: Parkhurst, Evans, Goodson, Corona, Edu, Boyd and Donovan are not in. #USMNT

 :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway:
Who are the surprises that didn't make it. Who do I need to start a letter writing campaign to? (Serious first question.)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 04:34:54 PM
Landon  :bawl:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2014, 04:36:22 PM
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Taylor Twellman ?@TaylorTwellman  1m
23 Man roster will be named tonight: Parkhurst, Evans, Goodson, Corona, Edu, Boyd and Donovan are not in. #USMNT

 :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway:
Who are the surprises that didn't make it. Who do I need to start a letter writing campaign to? (Serious first question.)

So, there's this guy named Landon Donovan. He's pretty good. Maybe you've heard of him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 04:37:29 PM
um, is there some other pud donovan i don't know about?  wtf?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 22, 2014, 04:37:41 PM
Landon  :bawl:
I thnk I am getting the hang of this US Soccer, because that is what I was thinking.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 04:42:09 PM
bleacher report posted this article yesterday, now it's removed  :lol:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2071098-lets-stop-pretending-landon-donovan-isnt-a-lock-for-us-soccer-world-cup-roster (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2071098-lets-stop-pretending-landon-donovan-isnt-a-lock-for-us-soccer-world-cup-roster)
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Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 04:43:34 PM
:lol:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2014, 05:24:07 PM
Landon  :bawl:

New era of USMNT. Green, Yedlin, and Brooks being groomed for our 2022 World Cup title.
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Post by: Paul Moscow on May 22, 2014, 05:26:39 PM
This is literally Pearl Harbor Part II
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Post by: Tobias on May 22, 2014, 07:15:51 PM

Related - How many strikers do they name for the final 23? 5 or 3? Sorry if dumb question.

it's 4
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 07:17:39 PM
bleacher report posted this article yesterday, now it's removed  :lol:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2071098-lets-stop-pretending-landon-donovan-isnt-a-lock-for-us-soccer-world-cup-roster (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2071098-lets-stop-pretending-landon-donovan-isnt-a-lock-for-us-soccer-world-cup-roster)

???
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 22, 2014, 08:47:31 PM
Landon  :bawl:

New era of USMNT. Green, Yedlin, and Brooks being groomed for our 2022 World Cup title.

If this blows up, Jurgen's ass won't be around to see them. I have never been the biggest Landon fan but I'm very pissed about this. Jurgen was proving a point, there are guys up front and on the wings that aren't inarguably better than Donovan.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 11:09:27 PM
bleacher report posted this article yesterday, now it's removed  :lol:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2071098-lets-stop-pretending-landon-donovan-isnt-a-lock-for-us-soccer-world-cup-roster (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2071098-lets-stop-pretending-landon-donovan-isnt-a-lock-for-us-soccer-world-cup-roster)

???

huh, well i'll be. it's still up. still pretty funny to read it now tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 22, 2014, 11:50:27 PM

Related - How many strikers do they name for the final 23? 5 or 3? Sorry if dumb question.

it's 4

T-Y
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on May 23, 2014, 09:15:56 AM
Landon  :bawl:

New era of USMNT. Green, Yedlin, and Brooks being groomed for our 2022 World Cup title.

If this blows up, Jurgen's ass won't be around to see them. I have never been the biggest Landon fan but I'm very pissed about this. Jurgen was proving a point, there are guys up front and on the wings that aren't inarguably better than Donovan.

Jurgen said he saw Donovan as more of a forward. The guys on the wings are much better than Donovan for the style of attack that we use, and I can't really believe that Donovan would work up top now that he has lost a step. I think it makes sense.
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Post by: mocat on May 23, 2014, 10:18:09 AM
Donovan scored like, 800 goals in the CONCACAF this year tho
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Post by: slobber on May 23, 2014, 10:20:46 AM
I'll take a guy who knows how to score goals over a young athlete anyday. That is true in most sports.
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Post by: Institutional Control on May 23, 2014, 10:24:56 AM
I'll take a guy who knows how to score goals over a young athlete anyday. That is true in most sports.

Maybe if it was only 1 game. 
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Post by: slobber on May 23, 2014, 10:44:12 AM
I'll take a guy who knows how to score goals over a young athlete anyday. That is true in most sports.

Maybe if it was only 1 game.
Valid.
In this case, I'd take Landon, and I admittedly know very little about soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on May 23, 2014, 11:43:48 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.
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Post by: mocat on May 23, 2014, 11:49:02 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad?

like, 800 goals. you're right though we should be fine without those goals
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Post by: asava on May 23, 2014, 12:02:54 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad?

like, 800 goals. you're right though we should be fine without those goals

oh right. totally forgot about all those goals he made against lesser competition with lesser competition.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 23, 2014, 12:05:30 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad?

like, 800 goals. you're right though we should be fine without those goals

oh right. totally forgot about all those goals he made against lesser competition with lesser competition.

it's just a lot of goal scoring production that is now a vacuum. i mean it was going to happen sometime, it's just strange to see it happen now, right after LD showed he was in pretty fantastic form. (he's 32, not 38)
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 12:27:03 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 12:29:36 PM
I always enjoyed this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG2PsWstODI
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 12:48:41 PM
(http://www.ussoccer.com/~/media/images/mnt/2014%20world%20cup/roadtotheroster_23_1200x800.png)

Most adorable is either Fabian or Mix. HM: Omar, Zusi
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on May 23, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
honestly we are a pretty butt ugly team (with a few exceptions). it's really nice that they let that nice young man with downs syndrome on the team (bedoya)
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Post by: asava on May 23, 2014, 01:56:14 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.
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Post by: Tobias on May 23, 2014, 01:56:57 PM
DO YOU ASSHOLES THINK YOU KNOW MORE THAN HCJK?!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on May 23, 2014, 02:06:26 PM
LOL at all these Donovan apologists.
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Post by: mocat on May 23, 2014, 02:54:47 PM
funny story about Donovan apologists. one time i went to a SKC game with KingTutPotatoFamineCat vs LA Galaxy, and we were standing at the bottom corner of the Cauldron, and LD was about to take a corner kick, and KTPFCat was really giving LD the business, calling him a POS and a MF and stuff, and it was pretty hilarious. Then this SKC fan right next to us turned around all horrified and was like "do you even know what that IS?? He is the single best soccer player in American history!!!!!" and KTPFCat looks him square in the face and says "HE'S ON THE WRONG rough ridin' TEAM" it was pretty LOL, especially if you know KTPFCat
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 03:30:52 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

Lol Stfu
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Post by: slobber on May 23, 2014, 03:35:18 PM
DO YOU ASSHOLES THINK YOU KNOW MORE THAN HCJK?!
No, I just really like Donovan and I like the fact that he scores the goals that win the games! Admittedly, I know very little about soccer.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 03:37:26 PM
DO YOU ASSHOLES THINK YOU KNOW MORE THAN HCJK?!

No, he's God like Snyder and should never be questioned.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 03:57:17 PM
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Brad Evans @brad_evans3  ·  20h
You got off easy this time @Cristiano

:love:
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Post by: Paul Moscow on May 23, 2014, 04:46:57 PM
funny story about Donovan apologists. one time i went to a SKC game with KingTutPotatoFamineCat vs LA Galaxy, and we were standing at the bottom corner of the Cauldron, and LD was about to take a corner kick, and KTPFCat was really giving LD the business, calling him a POS and a MF and stuff, and it was pretty hilarious. Then this SKC fan right next to us turned around all horrified and was like "do you even know what that IS?? He is the single best soccer player in American history!!!!!" and KTPFCat looks him square in the face and says "HE'S ON THE WRONG rough ridin' TEAM" it was pretty LOL, especially if you know KTPFCat

yeah sounds like a pretty complex guy,  :buh-bye:
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2014, 05:42:01 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?
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Post by: mocat on May 23, 2014, 05:50:22 PM
funny story about Donovan apologists. one time i went to a SKC game with KingTutPotatoFamineCat vs LA Galaxy, and we were standing at the bottom corner of the Cauldron, and LD was about to take a corner kick, and KTPFCat was really giving LD the business, calling him a POS and a MF and stuff, and it was pretty hilarious. Then this SKC fan right next to us turned around all horrified and was like "do you even know what that IS?? He is the single best soccer player in American history!!!!!" and KTPFCat looks him square in the face and says "HE'S ON THE WRONG rough ridin' TEAM" it was pretty LOL, especially if you know KTPFCat

yeah sounds like a pretty complex guy,  :buh-bye:

IT WAS FUNNY PAUL MOSCOW
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 23, 2014, 06:15:22 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

Klinsmann's son is a confirmed POS.
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Post by: AbeFroman on May 23, 2014, 08:46:08 PM
I didnt care fior him, but he proved me wrong in 2010 qnd he's played good ever since. He is clutch and scores world cup goals, he should be in for experience to mentor the likes of Green. If he plays he can still be effective. His experience would work if we had a shock lead over Ghana or Portugal late on
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 24, 2014, 06:28:04 PM
How many goals are we going to beat Germany by, and who gets the goals?

I say 3 (we win 4-1). Goals from Bradley, Cameron, Altidore, and Wondo (off the bench).
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Post by: joda on May 24, 2014, 06:42:34 PM
How many goals are we going to beat Germany by, and who gets the goals?

I say 3 (we win 4-1). Goals from Bradley, Cameron, Altidore, and Wondo (off the bench).

Does playing Germany hurt the image of our country?
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 24, 2014, 06:43:38 PM
They're fairly racisty. I don't like racists.
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Post by: Tobias on May 24, 2014, 06:47:17 PM

They're fairly racisty. I don't like racists.

yeah, I guess they are "fairly racist" :lol:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 25, 2014, 04:28:54 AM
In England right now, have some wifi and they have a lot if full kit wankers in the NT get up.

On the LD note I see this as JK building for '22 because he doesn't feel he can get out of the group this year. I would have had LD for this WC but I would rather have Green over Landon in the alleged give me a spot this year or I choose Germany ultimatum.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 25, 2014, 06:05:12 AM
Sorry but eff the notion of using a World Cup to prepare for the future. It's a really hard group. So? Landon gives us a better chance to advance than Green this year. That's what matters.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 25, 2014, 06:47:41 AM

Sorry but eff the notion of using a World Cup to prepare for the future. It's a really hard group. So? Landon gives us a better chance to advance than Green this year. That's what matters.

I don't disagree with you but I will take Green for this and the next 3 world cups over Landon for just this one.


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Post by: slobber on May 25, 2014, 06:48:53 AM
Preparing for 8 years in the future sounds pretty stupid. Play to win the game.


Eff it , Gonna win 'em all!
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 25, 2014, 07:02:35 AM
Landon Donovan is not the sane guy he was 4 years ago and has never been in doctor with Jürgy. I would of picked him most would but this isn't #bid worthy.


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Post by: sunny_cat on May 25, 2014, 08:32:44 AM
Preparing for 8 years in the future sounds pretty stupid. Play to win the game.


Eff it , Gonna win 'em all!

Dobber is right. World Cups come every four years. You give yourself the best chance to win games and advance in THIS World Cup.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 25, 2014, 08:34:17 AM

Sorry but eff the notion of using a World Cup to prepare for the future. It's a really hard group. So? Landon gives us a better chance to advance than Green this year. That's what matters.

I don't disagree with you but I will take Green for this and the next 3 world cups over Landon for just this one.


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So you're willing to just say "eff it" and lie down in Brazil? I would like to get to the knockout stage. I already waited four years for this crap.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 25, 2014, 08:40:11 AM
But what do I know? I'm not the head coach. Therefore I'm not allowed to have an absurd opinion like Landon Donovan being better than an 18 year old with no experience whatsoever. This isn't the Goddamn Gold Cup. It means something more than preparing young players for the next ones in four or eight years.
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Post by: Tobias on May 25, 2014, 11:53:41 AM
there's not (m)any I trust more if we're struggling to unlock a defense - would've been nice to have someone you can plug in anywhere in the forward 2/3rds off the bench and just say "go cause havoc"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 25, 2014, 11:57:03 AM
there's not (m)any I trust more if we're struggling to unlock a defense - would've been nice to have someone you can plug in anywhere in the forward 2/3rds off the bench and just say "go cause havoc"

Shut up Tobias. Klinsmann knows best.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 25, 2014, 11:57:14 AM
I would've cut Brad Davis because I don't like him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 25, 2014, 03:14:15 PM

Sorry but eff the notion of using a World Cup to prepare for the future. It's a really hard group. So? Landon gives us a better chance to advance than Green this year. That's what matters.

I don't disagree with you but I will take Green for this and the next 3 world cups over Landon for just this one.


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This wasn't some sort of Sophie's Choice between Green and Donovan, at least it didn't have to be. Klinsmann first insisted that Donovan couldn't play wing then decided that the future was more than important than the present.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 26, 2014, 02:53:14 AM


Sorry but eff the notion of using a World Cup to prepare for the future. It's a really hard group. So? Landon gives us a better chance to advance than Green this year. That's what matters.

I don't disagree with you but I will take Green for this and the next 3 world cups over Landon for just this one.


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This wasn't some sort of Sophie's Choice between Green and Donovan, at least it didn't have to be. Klinsmann first insisted that Donovan couldn't play wing then decided that the future was more than important than the present.

Yeah you're probably right. I'm attempting to be a non-douchey Jürgen knows best guy but the more and more I try to convince myself the more and more I fail.

I am with Spacea and before I got on my flight an when I was texting with s_c I wish we would of cut Brad Davis because I don't like him.


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Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2014, 03:03:31 AM
#science

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/u8y5u7uh.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 26, 2014, 07:48:50 AM
:horrorsurprise:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2014, 09:32:15 AM
#science

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/u8y5u7uh.jpg)

FYJK :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 26, 2014, 12:47:12 PM
It's frustrating and annoying and sad. You can absolutely find a single spot for him on this team. There is room for him on just about any team in the entire world, let alone tiny little baby USMNT.

Imagine Brad Davis getting hurt tomorrow or something and Donovan not getting picked as his replacement. It's like Brad Evans or someone. Imagine the outrage then.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2014, 12:49:13 PM
It's frustrating and annoying and sad. You can absolutely find a single spot for him on this team. There is room for him on just about any team in the entire world, let alone tiny little baby USMNT.

Imagine Brad Davis getting hurt tomorrow or something and Donovan not getting picked as his replacement. It's like Brad Evans or someone. Imagine the outrage then.

They wouldn't replace him with Evans cause Evans is a defender for USMNT. LD will be the first one to get a call if a midfielder or forward goes down.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 26, 2014, 12:56:08 PM
Maurice Edu. What if he picked Maurice Edu or like Joe Corona. Just because he wanted to. I'd be even more upset than I am now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2014, 01:52:55 PM
Fabian playing right back in training. Left back would be either Chandler or Beasley.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 26, 2014, 04:29:20 PM

There is room for him on just about any team in the entire world, let alone tiny little baby USMNT.

He wouldn't make 80% of the WC rosters.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2014, 04:56:01 PM

There is room for him on just about any team in the entire world, let alone tiny little baby USMNT.

He wouldn't make 80% of the WC rosters.


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I disagree with that completely. He makes every North American and Asian team. He is better than most CAF forwards but style of play could be an issue there. He'd also make half of the South American and at least three European sides
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2014, 05:01:49 PM

There is room for him on just about any team in the entire world, let alone tiny little baby USMNT.

He wouldn't make 80% of the WC rosters.


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Well he should have made our roster, so I guess you're saying we are in the bottom 20% of the World Cup teams? (We're not)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2014, 07:48:48 PM
Fabian playing right back in training. Left back would be either Chandler or Beasley.

Per some guy on twitter, Yedlin and Fabian are playing right back. Chandler and Beasley are playing left back. I'd imagine that means Cameron is at center back.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2014, 09:31:06 PM
Based on training, Ives thinks starting lineup will be

Howard; Beasley, Besler, Cameron, Fabian; Jones, Bradley; Bedoya, Dempsey, Zusi; Altidore
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: AbeFroman on May 26, 2014, 10:29:43 PM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 27, 2014, 02:20:53 AM
80% may have been rough but he is nowhere near good enough to make "just about any team"


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: SPEmaw on May 27, 2014, 08:36:09 AM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:

How does this game work? Is it after the SKC game tonight? Before? TIA
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on May 27, 2014, 09:57:33 AM
80% may have been rough but he is nowhere near good enough to make "just about any team"


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Yes he is because that phrase is subjective and I decided that he is.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on May 27, 2014, 10:17:17 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 10:45:20 AM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:

How does this game work? Is it after the SKC game tonight? Before? TIA

SKC game is at 8. USMNT game is at 9.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: AbeFroman on May 27, 2014, 10:46:51 AM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:

How does this game work? Is it after the SKC game tonight? Before? TIA

SKC game is at 8. USMNT game is at 9.

Skc game is at 7 now. Got changed last week
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 10:48:40 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 10:51:20 AM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:

How does this game work? Is it after the SKC game tonight? Before? TIA

SKC game is at 8. USMNT game is at 9.

Skc game is at 7 now. Got changed last week

Seriously? eff that. I have to make the drive from MHK. :shakesfist:
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Post by: ChiComCat on May 27, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:

How does this game work? Is it after the SKC game tonight? Before? TIA

SKC game is at 8. USMNT game is at 9.

Skc game is at 7 now. Got changed last week

Seriously? eff that. I have to make the drive from MHK. :shakesfist:

Well in your first scenario, SKC plays a half of soccer and I guess the USMNT is the half time show.  Doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 11:01:35 AM
Excited to watch the USMNT tomorrow at Sporting Park  :cheers:

How does this game work? Is it after the SKC game tonight? Before? TIA

SKC game is at 8. USMNT game is at 9.

Skc game is at 7 now. Got changed last week

Seriously? eff that. I have to make the drive from MHK. :shakesfist:

Well in your first scenario, SKC plays a half of soccer and I guess the USMNT is the half time show.  Doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

I have to get to games early to get my seats in the Cauldron. Luckily my buddy can save my seat.

Edit: I work this afternoon
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on May 27, 2014, 11:02:34 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.

OFTEN.

Of course you are allowed to question Jurgen, but the butt hurt coming out of this is so beyond stupid. The same people that are pissed about this are the same people who were very upset that Bocanegra was outed; the same people that were pissed about Bradley getting canned; the same people who still think that American's can just go out there and win on good ol' American gusto. What Klinsmann is trying to do is far more important than hanging onto the mediocre dreams that American soccer was built on. In addition to the fact that Donovan is not a fit with the current team for many reasons (style, tactics, physical ability), his absence benefits the growth of US soccer and it's future. I'm not saying Donovan isn't the best American to ever play the game, because he is. There is no denying that. I'm just saying that he is not what he was, and American soccer has moved in a different, better direction. Stop feeding into the bullshit notion that being the best American to ever play the game equates to being anything but an average to below average soccer player in the world spectrum.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 11:05:08 AM
I wasn't pissed about any of those things you mentioned fwiw. I was sad about Boca but I understood why.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 11:08:38 AM
I don't think Jurgen is a complete Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) for doing this, but I do think it's wrong to thing there's no spot for Landon coming off the bench when we need a goal. I have been onboard with almost all of his decisions so far, but I'll need convincing for this one. I can't blindly accept that Green is already a better player because I haven't seem him enough.
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Post by: asava on May 27, 2014, 11:20:42 AM
Explosive, understands the system we play in, a great touch, and fit. Really hope he sees some time today.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 11:22:34 AM
Explosive, understands the system we play in, a great touch, and fit. Really hope he sees some time today.

I don't think there's any question he will. Jurgen came out and said he's going to sub early and often to give as many players time as possible. Looking forward to it. :cheers:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 27, 2014, 12:03:42 PM
Mix will be wearing the number ten shirt fwiw.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 05:28:00 PM
Hey, so this is in SF tonight!

I kinda wish I was going.
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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 05:30:12 PM

Hey, so this is in SF tonight!

I kinda wish I was going.

seems easier than breaking into their practices!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 05:34:30 PM

Hey, so this is in SF tonight!

I kinda wish I was going.

seems easier than breaking into their practices!

It's like $60 for awful tickets.  :dunno:
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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 05:36:15 PM
immigrants! :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 07:49:36 PM
Mix will be wearing the number ten shirt fwiw.


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Seems weird to have a player on the bench wear #10. Unless... :surprised:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 08:01:59 PM
Lineup is exactly what ives predicted
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Post by: Institutional Control on May 27, 2014, 09:02:52 PM
So, Dempsey is out


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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 09:04:24 PM

So, Dempsey is out


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he's old and not as fast anymore and we're gearing up for 2018 so gtfo dempsey
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Post by: Institutional Control on May 27, 2014, 09:05:31 PM


So, Dempsey is out


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he's old and not as fast anymore and we're gearing up for 2018 so gtfo dempsey
Or.. He has a groin pull.


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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 09:05:50 PM
I SAID GTFO DEMPSEY
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Post by: Institutional Control on May 27, 2014, 09:09:28 PM
The stadium looks empty.


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Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 09:12:20 PM
The stadium looks empty.


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should have lowered ticket prices
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Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 09:12:59 PM
Also expect heavy commuter volume
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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 09:15:33 PM
wondo :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 09:24:03 PM
Who are the American Outlaws?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 09:42:12 PM

Who are the American Outlaws?

they're one of the usmnt supporters groups that always get dressed up for the matches and stuff...  did they get referenced on the broadcast?
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Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 09:43:58 PM

Who are the American Outlaws?

they're one of the usmnt supporters groups that always get dressed up for the matches and stuff...  did they get referenced on the broadcast?

wow, great name.

they were expecting a tribute in the tenth minute and mentioned them a lot.
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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 10:22:17 PM
this is pretty terrible television
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2014, 10:24:26 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.

OFTEN.

Of course you are allowed to question Jurgen, but the butt hurt coming out of this is so beyond stupid. The same people that are pissed about this are the same people who were very upset that Bocanegra was outed; the same people that were pissed about Bradley getting canned; the same people who still think that American's can just go out there and win on good ol' American gusto. What Klinsmann is trying to do is far more important than hanging onto the mediocre dreams that American soccer was built on. In addition to the fact that Donovan is not a fit with the current team for many reasons (style, tactics, physical ability), his absence benefits the growth of US soccer and it's future. I'm not saying Donovan isn't the best American to ever play the game, because he is. There is no denying that. I'm just saying that he is not what he was, and American soccer has moved in a different, better direction. Stop feeding into the bullshit notion that being the best American to ever play the game equates to being anything but an average to below average soccer player in the world spectrum.

This is amazing redirection. In my post I mentioned how I think the current version of Landon would fit on this team. Asava responds by talking about legacies, past USMNT personnel decisions, and most comically Jurgen's country of origin. Let's for a second pretend like we didn't spend a while page in that other thread talking about how the coach doesn't need to be American. If you don't want to talk about Landon Donovan that's fine, but I don't want to talk about oscar Arena, Cobi Jones, or where Suni Gulati was raised either.

Very very impressive strawman you built there asava though, bravo.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2014, 10:25:55 PM
My neighbor does international sales for Garmin and told me he's going to the USA vs Portugal game, and some others that aren't USA. I bet he has a great time.

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Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2014, 10:26:14 PM

Hey, so this is in SF tonight!

I kinda wish I was going.

seems easier than breaking into their practices!

It's like $60 for awful tickets.  :dunno:

This crowd is crap
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2014, 10:28:18 PM

Who are the American Outlaws?

they're one of the usmnt supporters groups that always get dressed up for the matches and stuff...  did they get referenced on the broadcast?

wow, great name.

they were expecting a tribute in the tenth minute and mentioned them a lot.

That tribute was crap
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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 10:29:41 PM
watching this in a nursing home in SD on mute is the most appropriate setting i could have found for this piece of crap
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2014, 10:30:54 PM
I know it won't be but I wish it were this windy for our group stage matches.
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Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 10:47:14 PM
watching this in a nursing home in SD on mute is the most appropriate setting i could have found for this piece of crap

So it's good that I didn't go?
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2014, 10:48:06 PM
Jozy getting all 90 makes me think that he is competing with Green for a starting spot. I'm guessing that Julian will play all 90 against Turkey, and if Jurgen is ready to have a starter for the WC he will play about 60 against Nigeria and will be substituted for with either Bacon or Wondo. If neither has earned the WC start they will split 45/45 against Nigeria.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 27, 2014, 10:49:50 PM
watching this in a nursing home in SD on mute is the most appropriate setting i could have found for this piece of crap

So it's good that I didn't go?

It's pretty doo doo and the announcers also said it's gotten quite cold.
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Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 10:53:42 PM
It gets cold every night here.
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Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2014, 10:56:29 PM
mich, that $60 will do you much better on a family vacation
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Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2014, 11:00:35 PM
Romero is on the scroll constantly which is nice.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2014, 11:20:05 PM
Left the watch party on the field at Sporting Park like three minutes before we scored our goals. :angry:
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Post by: asava on May 28, 2014, 10:03:18 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.

OFTEN.

Of course you are allowed to question Jurgen, but the butt hurt coming out of this is so beyond stupid. The same people that are pissed about this are the same people who were very upset that Bocanegra was outed; the same people that were pissed about Bradley getting canned; the same people who still think that American's can just go out there and win on good ol' American gusto. What Klinsmann is trying to do is far more important than hanging onto the mediocre dreams that American soccer was built on. In addition to the fact that Donovan is not a fit with the current team for many reasons (style, tactics, physical ability), his absence benefits the growth of US soccer and it's future. I'm not saying Donovan isn't the best American to ever play the game, because he is. There is no denying that. I'm just saying that he is not what he was, and American soccer has moved in a different, better direction. Stop feeding into the bullshit notion that being the best American to ever play the game equates to being anything but an average to below average soccer player in the world spectrum.

This is amazing redirection. In my post I mentioned how I think the current version of Landon would fit on this team. Asava responds by talking about legacies, past USMNT personnel decisions, and most comically Jurgen's country of origin. Let's for a second pretend like we didn't spend a while page in that other thread talking about how the coach doesn't need to be American. If you don't want to talk about Landon Donovan that's fine, but I don't want to talk about oscar Arena, Cobi Jones, or where Suni Gulati was raised either.

Very very impressive strawman you built there asava though, bravo.

also pointed out the laughable assumption that Green (not Wondo, but should have said Wondo as well) were going to have their "asses stapled to the bench." the only time you talked about Donovan's soccer abilities was when you claimed he was 10X the poacher Wondo is, which, historically, is true, but not presently. keep grasping for straws and maybe you will finally grasp ahold of something substantial.

i wasn't saying that Donovan only provides scoring. he doesn't. at this point he does not add or provide the team with any ability that is not already available to a higher degree via other players. Zusi is all around better than what Donovan would be on the right side, and brooks provides explosiveness in a sub role. Dempsey, Mix and Wondo give better attacking ability in the air and in support of the the front. Jozy, Johannson, and Green provide more pace, touch and creativeness. Bradley is head and shoulders above anyone on the team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:07:36 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.

OFTEN.

Of course you are allowed to question Jurgen, but the butt hurt coming out of this is so beyond stupid. The same people that are pissed about this are the same people who were very upset that Bocanegra was outed; the same people that were pissed about Bradley getting canned; the same people who still think that American's can just go out there and win on good ol' American gusto. What Klinsmann is trying to do is far more important than hanging onto the mediocre dreams that American soccer was built on. In addition to the fact that Donovan is not a fit with the current team for many reasons (style, tactics, physical ability), his absence benefits the growth of US soccer and it's future. I'm not saying Donovan isn't the best American to ever play the game, because he is. There is no denying that. I'm just saying that he is not what he was, and American soccer has moved in a different, better direction. Stop feeding into the bullshit notion that being the best American to ever play the game equates to being anything but an average to below average soccer player in the world spectrum.

This is amazing redirection. In my post I mentioned how I think the current version of Landon would fit on this team. Asava responds by talking about legacies, past USMNT personnel decisions, and most comically Jurgen's country of origin. Let's for a second pretend like we didn't spend a while page in that other thread talking about how the coach doesn't need to be American. If you don't want to talk about Landon Donovan that's fine, but I don't want to talk about oscar Arena, Cobi Jones, or where Suni Gulati was raised either.

Very very impressive strawman you built there asava though, bravo.

also pointed out the laughable assumption that Green (not Wondo, but should have said Wondo as well) were going to have their "asses stapled to the bench." the only time you talked about Donovan's soccer abilities was when you claimed he was 10X the poacher Wondo is, which, historically, is true, but not presently. keep grasping for straws and maybe you will finally grasp ahold of something substantial.

i wasn't saying that Donovan only provides scoring. he doesn't. at this point he does not add or provide the team with any ability that is not already available to a higher degree via other players. Zusi is all around better than what Donovan would be on the right side, and brooks provides explosiveness in a sub role. Dempsey, Mix and Wondo give better attacking ability in the air and in support of the the front. Jozy, Johannson, and Green provide more pace, touch and creativeness. Bradley is head and shoulders above anyone on the team.

:confused:
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Post by: asava on May 28, 2014, 11:13:19 AM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.

OFTEN.

Of course you are allowed to question Jurgen, but the butt hurt coming out of this is so beyond stupid. The same people that are pissed about this are the same people who were very upset that Bocanegra was outed; the same people that were pissed about Bradley getting canned; the same people who still think that American's can just go out there and win on good ol' American gusto. What Klinsmann is trying to do is far more important than hanging onto the mediocre dreams that American soccer was built on. In addition to the fact that Donovan is not a fit with the current team for many reasons (style, tactics, physical ability), his absence benefits the growth of US soccer and it's future. I'm not saying Donovan isn't the best American to ever play the game, because he is. There is no denying that. I'm just saying that he is not what he was, and American soccer has moved in a different, better direction. Stop feeding into the bullshit notion that being the best American to ever play the game equates to being anything but an average to below average soccer player in the world spectrum.

This is amazing redirection. In my post I mentioned how I think the current version of Landon would fit on this team. Asava responds by talking about legacies, past USMNT personnel decisions, and most comically Jurgen's country of origin. Let's for a second pretend like we didn't spend a while page in that other thread talking about how the coach doesn't need to be American. If you don't want to talk about Landon Donovan that's fine, but I don't want to talk about oscar Arena, Cobi Jones, or where Suni Gulati was raised either.

Very very impressive strawman you built there asava though, bravo.

also pointed out the laughable assumption that Green (not Wondo, but should have said Wondo as well) were going to have their "asses stapled to the bench." the only time you talked about Donovan's soccer abilities was when you claimed he was 10X the poacher Wondo is, which, historically, is true, but not presently. keep grasping for straws and maybe you will finally grasp ahold of something substantial.

i wasn't saying that Donovan only provides scoring. he doesn't. at this point he does not add or provide the team with any ability that is not already available to a higher degree via other players. Zusi is all around better than what Donovan would be on the right side, and brooks provides explosiveness in a sub role. Dempsey, Mix and Wondo give better attacking ability in the air and in support of the the front. Jozy, Johannson, and Green provide more pace, touch and creativeness. Bradley is head and shoulders above anyone on the team.

:confused:

whooops... Bedoya.  :facepalm:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:14:21 AM
 :thumbs:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:15:48 AM
Our view on the field last night during the USMNT game.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10426306_10152205473072981_3854930856033408804_n.jpg)

We sat right where Benny took that free kick that went off the crossbar early on. :gocho:
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Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2014, 11:16:50 AM
HIPSTERS!
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:25:28 AM
HIPSTERS!

:D
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 28, 2014, 11:41:09 AM
:peek: my son and i are in that picture
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:42:45 AM
:peek: my son and i are in that picture

:sdeek:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:44:24 AM
Tonya, I was the hipster sitting with the redheaded hipster.
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Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2014, 11:45:51 AM
:peek: my son and i are in that picture

i can tell because his hair is all jacked up from the wind in the 5-series
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 28, 2014, 03:59:55 PM
What would Donovan actually add to this squad? Everything he brings to the table, someone else brings more of, except for being a step behind and a defensive liability.

Absolutely, there are better players than him on the roster. Julian Green is absolutely not one of them. Same thing goes for Goodson. He's much better than Brooks. Anyone arguing for LD to be on the roster is just arguing for there to be the best 23 players going to the World Cup which is only every four years. Honestly, I don't disagree with that.

i always find it funny when people think they know more than a head coach about player talent and ability, especially at Jurgen's level. If he included Green instead of Donovan, it's because he thinks Green provides a greater benefit to the team than Donovan.

For fucks sakes man, you're better than that. What a lame response, this is a message board if you don't want to talk about this stuff then GTFO.

If you're claiming that Donovan only provides goal scoring, I don't agree, then you're calling him a poacher and he's 10x the poacher that Wondo is and I love Wondo. Fact is that either Green or Wondo aren't playing at all and if there will be someone who will have their ass stapled to the bench then why not Landon.

We will never know this, but I'd admit I was wrong if the coaches got an indication that Landon would not be happy as a role player or a no player then I'd be okay with it, he does have a history of not being the best teammate ever.

Did you guys see Klinsmann's son tweet mocking Landon?

didn't seen this until now, but wow is it so wrong on so many levels. try and come to terms with the fact that Donovan isn't what he once was, and that a players legacy doesn't change what he is today. i love how everyone assumes Green will be on the bench, and that Jurgen's family totally hates America. gmafb.

How often do you watch Landon and LA these days? Serious question. Also, how many times have you seen Julian play? Serious question.

Get the eff out of my face with all this "we're not allowed to question Jurgen" bull crap.

OFTEN.

Of course you are allowed to question Jurgen, but the butt hurt coming out of this is so beyond stupid. The same people that are pissed about this are the same people who were very upset that Bocanegra was outed; the same people that were pissed about Bradley getting canned; the same people who still think that American's can just go out there and win on good ol' American gusto. What Klinsmann is trying to do is far more important than hanging onto the mediocre dreams that American soccer was built on. In addition to the fact that Donovan is not a fit with the current team for many reasons (style, tactics, physical ability), his absence benefits the growth of US soccer and it's future. I'm not saying Donovan isn't the best American to ever play the game, because he is. There is no denying that. I'm just saying that he is not what he was, and American soccer has moved in a different, better direction. Stop feeding into the bullshit notion that being the best American to ever play the game equates to being anything but an average to below average soccer player in the world spectrum.

This is amazing redirection. In my post I mentioned how I think the current version of Landon would fit on this team. Asava responds by talking about legacies, past USMNT personnel decisions, and most comically Jurgen's country of origin. Let's for a second pretend like we didn't spend a while page in that other thread talking about how the coach doesn't need to be American. If you don't want to talk about Landon Donovan that's fine, but I don't want to talk about oscar Arena, Cobi Jones, or where Suni Gulati was raised either.

Very very impressive strawman you built there asava though, bravo.

also pointed out the laughable assumption that Green (not Wondo, but should have said Wondo as well) were going to have their "asses stapled to the bench." the only time you talked about Donovan's soccer abilities was when you claimed he was 10X the poacher Wondo is, which, historically, is true, but not presently. keep grasping for straws and maybe you will finally grasp ahold of something substantial.

i wasn't saying that Donovan only provides scoring. he doesn't. at this point he does not add or provide the team with any ability that is not already available to a higher degree via other players. Zusi is all around better than what Donovan would be on the right side, and brooks provides explosiveness in a sub role. Dempsey, Mix and Wondo give better attacking ability in the air and in support of the the front. Jozy, Johannson, and Green provide more pace, touch and creativeness. Bradley is head and shoulders above anyone on the team.

Read better, I didn't say Green and not Wondo would be stapled to the bench, I said EITHER Green or Wondo would be stapled to the bench, but even that had additional context that required clarification that you didn't give until now. Your last post was fine and I actually don't have an issue with your second paragraph. No one would have had a problem if you would have led with that instead of "you guys don't know more than the coach, muh muh muh" and "you guys don't like Germans, harumph harumph harumph."
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 28, 2014, 04:01:57 PM
Our view on the field pitch last night during the USMNT game.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10426306_10152205473072981_3854930856033408804_n.jpg)

We sat right where Benny took that free kick that went off the crossbar early on. :gocho:

hipster correction

Also did they use the ESPN audio?
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Post by: asava on May 28, 2014, 04:04:12 PM
Maybe if you people weren't still hung up on WW2


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Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2014, 04:04:46 PM
"you people" smdh
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 28, 2014, 04:09:53 PM
I mean, this guy
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Post by: asava on May 28, 2014, 04:55:28 PM
 :peek:

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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 07:47:16 PM
I love Jozy. I also would be fine if Johannsson started up top with Dempsey. Thoughts?
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Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2014, 09:22:03 PM
i think i'm ok with about any of our options up top - probably my area of least concern (not because of talent but because of what they'll be asked to do).  hold things up, maybe poach a few.  our goals can come from about anywhere..

we're gonna need some monster play from our midfield - we've got ample talent there imo but they're really gonna need to show up
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Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2014, 09:28:23 PM
just realized that sounds like the most generic soccer post ever but whatevs
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 28, 2014, 10:20:31 PM
I love Jozy. I also would be fine if Johannsson started up top with Dempsey. Thoughts?

my thought is that you can go eff yourself
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2014, 11:23:52 PM
I love Jozy. I also would be fine if Johannsson started up top with Dempsey. Thoughts?

my thought is that you can go eff yourself

:D
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2014, 02:13:24 AM
Big fan of Johannsson, but I think it has to be Jozy and Demps.


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Post by: slobber on May 29, 2014, 02:20:49 AM
just realized that sounds like the most generic soccer post ever but whatevs
It sounded really smart until you posted this. FWIW, I am going to memorize what you said and say that to some other people who know less about soccer than I do.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2014, 08:23:30 AM
Big fan of Johannsson, but I think it has to be Jozy and Demps.


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I mean, probably, but just imagine the possibilities with Aron! :D
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Post by: asava on May 29, 2014, 10:45:33 AM
I don't know if Aron Bacon is strong enough physically to handle being alone up top, but he does provide a different dynamic to the attack. It will be interesting to see if we continue to use that diamond formation. It almost entirely falls apart when Dempsey isn't there to be the Robin to Bradley's Batman. The quick passes just do not develop as well as they should when Wondo had to step in. Any idea if we will continue to use the 4-4-2?
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2014, 10:48:18 AM
Yeah, I was only talking about him playing next to Dempsey in a 442 diamond.

We should continue to use it but with Beckerman behind Bradley instead of Jones.
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Post by: asava on May 29, 2014, 10:56:54 AM
Yeah, I was only talking about him playing next to Dempsey in a 442 diamond.

We should continue to use it but with Beckerman behind Bradley instead of Jones.

it's a weird problem with Beckerman back there. His passing and on-the-ball awareness are far better than what Jones brings to the table, but Jones has the necessary recovery speed to protect when Bradley stretches the backfield into a semi-compromised position. Then again, Jones is rough ridin' unpredictable and makes plenty of stupid decisions when it comes to challenging. Don't know which is worse, having Beckerman be a average athlete or having Jones be an average soccer player.
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Post by: Tobias on May 29, 2014, 12:53:48 PM
Don't know which is worse, having Beckerman be a average athlete or having Jones be an average soccer player.

when MIR referenced sophie's choice in a different thread he meant to post it in this one
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 29, 2014, 10:21:31 PM
I finally got around to watching the Champions League final and the post game studio show did a segment on Donovan getting cut. All of the panelists not only agreed that Landon should have been on the roster but they also accused Jurgen of having an agenda with how he handled the situation.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2014, 10:39:22 PM
Your move asava
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Post by: asava on May 30, 2014, 10:52:23 AM
I finally got around to watching the Champions League final and the post game studio show did a segment on Donovan getting cut. All of the panelists not only agreed that Landon should have been on the roster but they also accused Jurgen of having an agenda with how he handled the situation.

Well if that isn't clear cut evidence that HCJK is out to destroy American soccer, then I don't know what is.
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Post by: Institutional Control on May 30, 2014, 10:53:11 AM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 30, 2014, 09:02:38 PM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 30, 2014, 09:17:02 PM
I finally got around to watching the Champions League final and the post game studio show did a segment on Donovan getting cut. All of the panelists not only agreed that Landon should have been on the roster but they also accused Jurgen of having an agenda with how he handled the situation.

Well if that isn't clear cut evidence that HCJK is out to destroy American soccer, then I don't know what is.

You're either the best or worst at building strawmen, I can't tell which it is. Who in this discussion has accused Klinsmann of wanting to destroy American soccer? How many of these posts will we have to sit through this time before you develop a cogent thought as it relates to what Rob Stone, Warren Barton, Brian McBride, and Brad Friedel had to say?
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2014, 11:35:01 PM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?

Aron Johannsson is not in the same group as Yedlin, Brooks, and Green.

And while I agree with you, World Cup experience is valuable.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: slobber on May 31, 2014, 07:09:02 AM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.
I am the future assistant coach of U10 Girls Soccer. We have decided to send the 10 year olds packing and start coaching the 6 year olds and playing them against the 10 year olds from other teams. Sure, we will get smoked this year and next and next, and next, but in 4 years...oh man!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2014, 11:12:18 AM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?

Aron Johannsson is not in the same group as Yedlin, Brooks, and Green.

And while I agree with you, World Cup experience is valuable.

Just put him in because he is viewed as a part of the youth movement, he received his first cap less than a year ago.

We'll agree to disagree on the world cup experience thing. I know that is a frequent talking point but no one follows up with a reason why it is. Whether you're a veteran or a 20 year old with one cap, you're going to have jitters before the ball is kicked to start the cup, once the game starts it's just soccer. But other than getting the first experience of the spectacle out of the way I don't know of a tangible benefit that these 3 matches or so will provide that will aide on the field in Russia in 2018.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 31, 2014, 01:04:35 PM
El Tri v Ecuador on Univision deportes from Dallas at 1:30, a replay of the latest March To Brazil episode on ABC at 2p for some afternoon viewing since the royals are getting pounded and SKC isn't until 6.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 31, 2014, 01:37:27 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 31, 2014, 03:28:16 PM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?

Aron Johannsson is not in the same group as Yedlin, Brooks, and Green.

And while I agree with you, World Cup experience is valuable.

Just put him in because he is viewed as a part of the youth movement, he received his first cap less than a year ago.

We'll agree to disagree on the world cup experience thing. I know that is a frequent talking point but no one follows up with a reason why it is. Whether you're a veteran or a 20 year old with one cap, you're going to have jitters before the ball is kicked to start the cup, once the game starts it's just soccer. But other than getting the first experience of the spectacle out of the way I don't know of a tangible benefit that these 3 matches or so will provide that will aide on the field in Russia in 2018.

Fair enough. I will agree that it's not as valuable as the talking heads make it out to be.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2014, 11:20:16 PM
I love these El Tri matches on ESPN even though I hate El Tri. That leg break was gruesome today.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 01, 2014, 05:22:33 AM

I love these El Tri matches on ESPN even though I hate El Tri. That leg break was gruesome today.

I've come around. I enjoy international matches a lot.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 01, 2014, 10:59:03 AM
I finally got around to watching the Champions League final and the post game studio show did a segment on Donovan getting cut. All of the panelists not only agreed that Landon should have been on the roster but they also accused Jurgen of having an agenda with how he handled the situation.

Well if that isn't clear cut evidence that HCJK is out to destroy American soccer, then I don't know what is.

You're either the best or worst at building strawmen, I can't tell which it is. Who in this discussion has accused Klinsmann of wanting to destroy American soccer? How many of these posts will we have to sit through this time before you develop a cogent thought as it relates to what Rob Stone, Warren Barton, Brian McBride, and Brad Friedel had to say?

Their job is to create drama and intrigue. What better story line is there to run with than JK snubbing Donovan. They are now tv personalities pushing story line. If you can't see that, then you are an idiot.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 01, 2014, 11:03:16 AM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?

Aron Johannsson is not in the same group as Yedlin, Brooks, and Green.

And while I agree with you, World Cup experience is valuable.

Just put him in because he is viewed as a part of the youth movement, he received his first cap less than a year ago.

We'll agree to disagree on the world cup experience thing. I know that is a frequent talking point but no one follows up with a reason why it is. Whether you're a veteran or a 20 year old with one cap, you're going to have jitters before the ball is kicked to start the cup, once the game starts it's just soccer. But other than getting the first experience of the spectacle out of the way I don't know of a tangible benefit that these 3 matches or so will provide that will aide on the field in Russia in 2018.

I love how you are still assuming these players won't play in the WC. You have no rough ridin' clue if they will or not, just like everyone else.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 01, 2014, 12:30:48 PM
Coverage starts now! C'mon you Yanks!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 01, 2014, 01:03:54 PM
Great tifo by the American Outlaws today.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 01, 2014, 01:04:31 PM
American outlaw camp, and tactical cam views via espn3 today.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2014, 01:46:22 PM
I know very little about soccer rules but it seems to me that this referee is total garbage and hates the USA.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 01, 2014, 01:58:03 PM
I know very little about soccer rules but it seems to me that this referee is total garbage and hates the USA.

Sounds like good prep for the WC
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 01, 2014, 02:03:00 PM
Great goal, the offense looked good. D was a little scary at points.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 01, 2014, 04:41:16 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2014, 05:03:01 PM
Why is the statue of liberty holding a turkey drumstick?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2014, 08:28:37 PM
I finally got around to watching the Champions League final and the post game studio show did a segment on Donovan getting cut. All of the panelists not only agreed that Landon should have been on the roster but they also accused Jurgen of having an agenda with how he handled the situation.

Well if that isn't clear cut evidence that HCJK is out to destroy American soccer, then I don't know what is.

You're either the best or worst at building strawmen, I can't tell which it is. Who in this discussion has accused Klinsmann of wanting to destroy American soccer? How many of these posts will we have to sit through this time before you develop a cogent thought as it relates to what Rob Stone, Warren Barton, Brian McBride, and Brad Friedel had to say?

Their job is to create drama and intrigue. What better story line is there to run with than JK snubbing Donovan. They are now tv personalities pushing story line. If you can't see that, then you are an idiot.

So wait, you think in their FOX production meeting they got together and said; "yeah guys lets collectively kill Jurgen Klinsmann to create intrigue with these people watching the European club championship because god knows there are thousands of Americans watching this match that have no interest in watching the world cup. Wait the World Cup isn't on our network? The hell with it, lets build some intrigue for ESPN!"

Honestly you need to take like 5 minutes to ponder what you just typed before you hit that "post" button down there, these posts sound silly.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2014, 08:31:18 PM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?

Aron Johannsson is not in the same group as Yedlin, Brooks, and Green.

And while I agree with you, World Cup experience is valuable.

Just put him in because he is viewed as a part of the youth movement, he received his first cap less than a year ago.

We'll agree to disagree on the world cup experience thing. I know that is a frequent talking point but no one follows up with a reason why it is. Whether you're a veteran or a 20 year old with one cap, you're going to have jitters before the ball is kicked to start the cup, once the game starts it's just soccer. But other than getting the first experience of the spectacle out of the way I don't know of a tangible benefit that these 3 matches or so will provide that will aide on the field in Russia in 2018.

I love how you are still assuming these players won't play in the WC. You have no rough ridin' clue if they will or not, just like everyone else.

Uhhhh, I didn't assume that at all, not sure why you would think that based on what I posted. I don't care if they play every second of every match, it won't have a tangible effect positively or negatively in Russia in 2018.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 01, 2014, 08:39:10 PM
Great goal, the offense looked good. D was a little scary at points.


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They poured quite a few players forward, I'm very nervous about the different combinations we are trying back there, it would have been nice if this was worked out by now. Needless to say it is problematic that we are two weeks away from starting in the group of death and have no clue as to what the back line is going to look like.

TIFO was very good, too many empty seats for my taste, especially given it was a "sellout."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 01, 2014, 10:43:09 PM
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be in favor of building for the future.

Because we live in the present and tomorrow isn't promised. You build for the future in the four years of qualifiers and friendlies, not in a once every four year occurrence. This isn't a professional sports league where building for the future is a 2 year plan, the next world cup is freaking more than four years away. You think Michael Bradley, Tim Howard, and Clint Dempsey care about the next world cup?

Also it's a ridiculous fallacy that Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, and Deandre Yedlin playing in 3-5 matches will make them any better in 4 years, that thought process is as outrageous as it sounds. How much would we laugh if the coach of the men's olympic basketball team replaced Dwayne Wade on the team with the rivals #1 high school shooting guard to make them better for the future?

Aron Johannsson is not in the same group as Yedlin, Brooks, and Green.

And while I agree with you, World Cup experience is valuable.

Just put him in because he is viewed as a part of the youth movement, he received his first cap less than a year ago.

We'll agree to disagree on the world cup experience thing. I know that is a frequent talking point but no one follows up with a reason why it is. Whether you're a veteran or a 20 year old with one cap, you're going to have jitters before the ball is kicked to start the cup, once the game starts it's just soccer. But other than getting the first experience of the spectacle out of the way I don't know of a tangible benefit that these 3 matches or so will provide that will aide on the field in Russia in 2018.

I love how you are still assuming these players won't play in the WC. You have no rough ridin' clue if they will or not, just like everyone else.

Uhhhh, I didn't assume that at all, not sure why you would think that based on what I posted. I don't care if they play every second of every match, it won't have a tangible effect positively or negatively in Russia in 2018.

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2014, 06:35:26 AM

Great goal, the offense looked good. D was a little scary at points.


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They poured quite a few players forward, I'm very nervous about the different combinations we are trying back there, it would have been nice if this was worked out by now. Needless to say it is problematic that we are two weeks away from starting in the group of death and have no clue as to what the back line is going to look like.

TIFO was very good, too many empty seats for my taste, especially given it was a "sellout."

Yeah I agree for it being a sell out we had a lot of empties. I'm pretty disappointed in that. The northeast needs to do better. I am curious what the Jacksonville turnout will be. With the huge serge by the MLS into the southeast they better hope for a huge crowd.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: AppleJack on June 02, 2014, 02:16:23 PM
Who's getting turnt up witcha boi AppleJack downtown 2 weeks from now?

I'll be the handsome person wearing the Frankie Hejduk jersey.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 02, 2014, 04:42:13 PM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green. Best: Howard, Beckerman

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 02, 2014, 05:03:21 PM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green. Best: Howard, Beckerman

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I thought Dempsey and Altidore were actually a lot better than they have been. Altidore's final touch still eluding him, but he was very good throughout the whole match. Dempsey had some incredible play, but also had some mediocre play. Chandler for sure was not great. Beckerman played really well with Bradley when he came in. Brooks played great.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: _33 on June 02, 2014, 05:24:41 PM
Why is the statue of liberty holding a turkey drumstick?

Oh maybe because we were playing Turkey.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 02, 2014, 05:52:53 PM
Why is the statue of liberty holding a turkey drumstick?

Oh maybe because we were playing Turkey.

 :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2014, 06:07:32 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 02, 2014, 06:36:35 PM
falcao is a real bummer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 02, 2014, 09:20:41 PM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 03, 2014, 12:17:47 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Chandler was pretty sub-par the entire match. He had quite a few very ugly possessions, and one very crucial give-away.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 03, 2014, 11:29:30 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2014, 06:47:50 PM
falcao is a real bummer

Was very disappointed to see that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2014, 06:49:37 PM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Chandler was pretty sub-par the entire match. He had quite a few very ugly possessions, and one very crucial give-away.

Chandler wasn't great, but he wasn't awful like a lot of people have been saying. We can't forget he's a right back playing out of position too.

Altidore had a good game. Should have put one or two away, but he'll get that breakthrough goal against Nigeria. Green is just too small out there. I love his talent, but he's still finding his feet out there with the big boys.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2014, 07:45:02 PM
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2014, 08:33:01 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 03, 2014, 11:09:37 PM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 04, 2014, 09:28:08 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.

Mostly because we're nearing the World Cup, something we should have been preparing for for 4 years.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 04, 2014, 09:57:12 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.

Mostly because we're nearing the World Cup, something we should have been preparing for for 4 years.

Despite being wrong about most stuff, MiR has a point here. Change in system and a rotating crew in the back 4 means we don't have it exactly dialed in, and we probably won't for a while. Still totally disagree with your assessment of Dempsey, Altidore, and Green. Altidore had his best showing of the year, imo. Same could be said of Dempsey. 
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 04, 2014, 10:00:14 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.

Mostly because we're nearing the World Cup, something we should have been preparing for for 4 years.

Despite being wrong about most stuff, MiR has a point here. Change in system and a rotating crew in the back 4 means we don't have it exactly dialed in, and we probably won't for a while. Still totally disagree with your assessment of Dempsey, Altidore, and Green. Altidore had his best showing of the year, imo. Same could be said of Dempsey.

Define "a while."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 04, 2014, 10:30:05 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.

Mostly because we're nearing the World Cup, something we should have been preparing for for 4 years.

Despite being wrong about most stuff, MiR has a point here. Change in system and a rotating crew in the back 4 means we don't have it exactly dialed in, and we probably won't for a while. Still totally disagree with your assessment of Dempsey, Altidore, and Green. Altidore had his best showing of the year, imo. Same could be said of Dempsey.

Define "a while."

I'd guess (could be way off) that we will see a few hiccups in the WC, but overall should be more polished. Looking forward to see what things look like against Nigeria.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 04, 2014, 10:48:41 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.

Mostly because we're nearing the World Cup, something we should have been preparing for for 4 years.

Despite being wrong about most stuff, MiR has a point here. Change in system and a rotating crew in the back 4 means we don't have it exactly dialed in, and we probably won't for a while. Still totally disagree with your assessment of Dempsey, Altidore, and Green. Altidore had his best showing of the year, imo. Same could be said of Dempsey.

Define "a while."

I'd guess (could be way off) that we will see a few hiccups in the WC, but overall should be more polished. Looking forward to see what things look like against Nigeria.

Just spit balling here, but if you know you'll be playing in the most important event 4 years ahead of time, and you're not polished or peaking by that time frame, then that's a monumental failure.  Good thing it's soccer though and no one will notice or really care one way or another.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 04, 2014, 11:00:23 AM
Worst of the match: Dempsey, Altidore, Chandler, Green.

At this point, we have zero chance of scoring more than two goals in Brazil, including own goals. So much worse than '94 but with much more talent.

I really don't agree with any of this. We had plenty of chances, weird time to gripe about goal scoring. I thought Dempsey and Altidore were fine as was Julian. What were you expecting? Also remember that this was match 3 of the change to the 4-4-2.

Were you and I even watching the same game?   :sdeek:

I don't expect full form, not sure why you are.

Mostly because we're nearing the World Cup, something we should have been preparing for for 4 years.

Despite being wrong about most stuff, MiR has a point here. Change in system and a rotating crew in the back 4 means we don't have it exactly dialed in, and we probably won't for a while. Still totally disagree with your assessment of Dempsey, Altidore, and Green. Altidore had his best showing of the year, imo. Same could be said of Dempsey.

Define "a while."

I'd guess (could be way off) that we will see a few hiccups in the WC, but overall should be more polished. Looking forward to see what things look like against Nigeria.

Just spit balling here, but if you know you'll be playing in the most important event 4 years ahead of time, and you're not polished or peaking by that time frame, then that's a monumental failure.  Good thing it's soccer though and no one will notice or really care one way or another.

When you hire a new coach (3 years ago) for a country that doesn't have an infrastructure set up to compete with the best in the world, and he is tasked with implementing a new mentality, new system, and new players, I don't think it's a failure. In fact, I think he is well ahead of where he should be in making this team an future US teams a threat. We play a form of the game that is vastly improved over our previous counter scheme, and we are winning (quite often).
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Post by: asava on June 04, 2014, 12:43:08 PM
good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0)
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 05, 2014, 03:05:43 AM
good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0)

I just came to post that. So Jurgen basically admits to cutting Donovan for reasons other than his firm and what happened at camp, he had an agenda. Pretty ironic that his agenda seemed to be a BiD philosophy when it comes to a so-called American sports culture. Here asava was accusing us of not liking Jurgen because he's German; it seems like we should accuse Klinsmann of not liking us because we're American.

Look, it was not possible to be happier than I was when Jurgen was named the coach, I like what he's doing for the most part, but it's easy to see why Bayern fired him after nine months. I just don't understand how anyone who read how this Donovan cut went down can be completely comfortable with the process Jurgen took. I also find his continued slamming of the MLS both confusing and hilarious. Bob Bradley had 3 MLSers in South Africa, Jurgen has 10. Does he not understand that the success of MLS is vital to the growth of American soccer? I find certain aspects of what he's trying to do refreshing but he is certainly rubbing people the wrong way. Despite Sunil's public comments, and frankly they better be positive towards Klinsmann, he has to be bothered by Jurgen's attitude of the American soccer structure being hopelessly broken. No one is more responsible for the current state of soccer in America than Sunil Gulati. I'm also guessing that his veterans also raised their eyebrows when reading this. I'm also concerned about the info leaking out about the Germans on the roster having a separate faction or clique. Jonathan Hock who is producing the current inside us soccer documentary/reality show confirmed the rumor. Some in the American media have turned on Jurgen and if we don't play well this month there will be a loud media roar, he's going to feel some of that heat that European and Mexican coaches feel when they lose. Look at this writer at ESPNfc's take on the Klinsmann article.

http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/1862206/jurgen-klinsmann-questions-catering-to-star-playerskobe-bryant-contract

I'm all in with the USMNT under Jurgen but his mouth has but him in the situation where he better win and win now. His changing of the formation just for friendlies before the world cup won't be a viable excuse if we embarrass ourselves.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 06:11:59 AM
Yeah after that article is the first time I really started questioning Jürgen as the head coach. I get that the USMNT needed a shakeup and all but the language used made my stomach turn a bit.


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 07:33:30 AM
Yeah after that article is the first time I really started questioning Jürgen as the head coach. I get that the USMNT needed a shakeup and all but the language used made my stomach turn a bit.


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You didn't question him after that Brian Straus article in like 2012? That was the first time I did.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 07:39:27 AM
Yeah after that article is the first time I really started questioning Jürgen as the head coach. I get that the USMNT needed a shakeup and all but the language used made my stomach turn a bit.


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You didn't question him after that Brian Straus article in like 2012? That was the first time I did.

I was choosing to be ignorant at that point.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 08:07:01 AM
Yeah after that article is the first time I really started questioning Jürgen as the head coach. I get that the USMNT needed a shakeup and all but the language used made my stomach turn a bit.


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You didn't question him after that Brian Straus article in like 2012? That was the first time I did.

I was choosing to be ignorant at that point.

:thumbs: To be fair, the team started playing well soon after, so that thing blew over quickly.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 09:41:00 AM
The Ox is out like 3 weeks for England. Wonder if Defoe gets a call.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 09:46:36 AM
The Ox is out like 3 weeks for England. Wonder if Defoe gets a call.

I would but I doubt he does.
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Post by: asava on June 05, 2014, 10:14:53 AM
good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0)

I just came to post that. So Jurgen basically admits to cutting Donovan for reasons other than his firm and what happened at camp, he had an agenda. Pretty ironic that his agenda seemed to be a BiD philosophy when it comes to a so-called American sports culture.


Where the eff are you reading that he had an agenda? The article plainly states that he didn't like the way Landon was performing, and then cut him. He's absolutely right about the "star" problem in America. Why continue to reward declining performance, and why give more control or power to a single player?

Bob Bradley had 3 MLSers in South Africa, Jurgen has 10.

And this is Jurgen's fault how? When Bradley was coaching we had, by far, more Americans playing abroad. Now we don't. It doesn't have much to do with the way JK went about selecting the players.

No one is more responsible for the current state of soccer in America than Sunil Gulati.

Some in the American media have turned on Jurgen and if we don't play well this month there will be a loud media roar, he's going to feel some of that heat that European and Mexican coaches feel when they lose.

By playing well do you mean setting the record for the longest USMNT winning streak going into the WC? B/C that is pretty good, imo. Why have we, as fans, lost perspective on our nations ability to play soccer with the rest of the world. When did we become such demanding, entitled whiners? What exactly gave us the idea that we deserve anything more than what we have right now (which is better than it has ever been)? All JK has done has set the record twice for win percentage in a given calendar year (2012, and 2013) as the USMNT coach, set the record for games won (16) in a calendar year (2013), and set the record for longest win streak (12) ever. He also led the team that beat Italy for the first time in our programs history. All of this was accomplished while drastically changing the way the team plays, the way it recruits, and the way it's youth programs operate. GMAFB.

I'm also concerned about the info leaking out about the Germans on the roster having a separate faction or clique. Jonathan Hock who is producing the current inside us soccer documentary/reality show confirmed the rumor.

I actually can confirm this from a from a friend of mine who attended a taping for ESPNFC just prior to the Turkey game. Thought it was odd at the time that he would mention it. Basically said that the German players and some of the other foreign nationals (Bacon and Mix) pretty much stayed away from the other group.

Here asava was accusing us of not liking Jurgen because he's German; it seems like we should accuse Klinsmann of not liking us because we're American.

 :facepalm:
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Post by: asava on June 05, 2014, 10:17:01 AM
Yeah after that article is the first time I really started questioning Jürgen as the head coach. I get that the USMNT needed a shakeup and all but the language used made my stomach turn a bit.


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Stop being such a pansy.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 10:34:38 AM
The Germans having a separate clique is old news.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 10:51:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8d2Be79Ho8 :D
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Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 01:34:54 PM
I read the article and couldn't be happier to have JK as our coach. 

It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.  so, as the USMNT coach, is it any surprise that JK prefers for his players to be playing against the best competition, i.e. not in the MLS? 

The Donovan and Kobe thing is spot on, IMO.  we're not building for the 2014 World Cup.  JK is right.  we're gonna have our dicks punched in.  we're not making it out of pool play.  look to the future.  cultivate the future stars.  don't pander to the aging "stars" of the past.       
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 01:45:30 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 02:15:07 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

Yeah, funny how people still look at MLS as some crap league. It's a good league making gigantic leaps in the past several years. I'd say 25 years is about right.
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Post by: joda on June 05, 2014, 02:16:35 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

I don't know if it will ever be top 5 (wouldn't surprise me though) but I think in 10 it's at least considered a better option than any 2nd tier European league.
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Post by: asava on June 05, 2014, 02:18:09 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

So who would be your "first league out" if the MLS supplanted one. I'm assuming La Liga, EPL, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Serie A are your top 5?
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Post by: asava on June 05, 2014, 02:22:32 PM
 
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.  so, as the USMNT coach, is it any surprise that JK prefers for his players to be playing against the best competition, i.e. not in the MLS? 

The Donovan and Kobe thing is spot on, IMO.  we're not building for the 2014 World Cup.  JK is right.  we're gonna have our dicks punched in.  we're not making it out of pool play.  look to the future.  cultivate the future stars.  don't pander to the aging "stars" of the past.       

definitely lol'd pretty hard at this. i think we have a chance, but like JK said, we have to play our best every game to make it happen. more than a fighters chance we make it out of the group.


I read the article and couldn't be happier to have JK as our coach.

Definitely on the same page. I loved that article. Fully plan on answering "I'm fantastic!" every time someone asks how i'm doing.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 02:29:49 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

I don't know if it will ever be top 5 (wouldn't surprise me though) but I think in 10 it's at least considered a better option than any 2nd tier European league.

it already is
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 02:31:34 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

So who would be your "first league out" if the MLS supplanted one. I'm assuming La Liga, EPL, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Serie A are your top 5?

Regardless of one great team (PSG), this is a stupid question. It's Ligue 1.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 05, 2014, 02:32:57 PM
I read the article and couldn't be happier to have JK as our coach. 

It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.  so, as the USMNT coach, is it any surprise that JK prefers for his players to be playing against the best competition, i.e. not in the MLS? 

The Donovan and Kobe thing is spot on, IMO.  we're not building for the 2014 World Cup.  JK is right.  we're gonna have our dicks punched in.  we're not making it out of pool play.  look to the future.  cultivate the future stars.  don't pander to the aging "stars" of the past.       

Build for 3 years, see our draw, and rough ridin' pack it in?  What a loser mentality.
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Post by: joda on June 05, 2014, 02:43:46 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

I don't know if it will ever be top 5 (wouldn't surprise me though) but I think in 10 it's at least considered a better option than any 2nd tier European league.

it already is

For American players yes, but I don't think it's there yet for international players
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Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 03:07:51 PM
MLS is fine.  i don't think it's crap.  it's good for the vast majority of american talent and international talent past its prime.  in 10-25 years, there's absolutely no reason why MLS shouldn't be much better than it is now.  the infrastructure and facilities are here.  the quality of life for international talent is here.  just needs more commercial exposure, starpower and, ultimately, more money. 

I don't think JK has a loser mentality.  he comes across as a realist and a pragmatist in that article.  IMO.  Doesn't say America will always suck at soccer - just says we suck right now.  And he took the job to change this. 

 

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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 03:24:08 PM

It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

I don't know if it will ever be top 5 (wouldn't surprise me though) but I think in 10 it's at least considered a better option than any 2nd tier European league.

We may already be a top 10 league and of we aren't yet we are close.


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 03:25:23 PM

It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

So who would be your "first league out" if the MLS supplanted one. I'm assuming La Liga, EPL, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Serie A are your top 5?

Ligue 1, and we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


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Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 03:53:46 PM

we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why? 

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Post by: asava on June 05, 2014, 03:56:57 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

So who would be your "first league out" if the MLS supplanted one. I'm assuming La Liga, EPL, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Serie A are your top 5?

Regardless of one great team (PSG), this is a stupid question. It's Ligue 1.

Not really a stupid question considering any league after EPL, Bundesliga and La Liga is kind of up in the air. Any list i've seen is all over the place. Eredivisie is another good one, and there a couple of South American leagues that are very good as well.

This one even has the Ukranian league in the top 5.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1922780-statistically-ranking-the-worlds-top-10-football-leagues
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 04:17:40 PM


we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why?

Why what?


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Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 04:28:53 PM


we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why?

Why what?


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why will the MLS, if run correctly, pass them too? 

why do you assume this?  serious question.  Not saying you're wrong, necessarily.  Just curious.   
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 05:16:15 PM
It's an interesting debate.  on the one hand, a stronger MLS will assuredly help soccer in America, long term.  But, there's no question that it's going to be generations (if ever) before the MLS is even remotely close to being among the world's best leagues.       

Give it 25 years and the MLS will be considered a top 5 league in the world.

So who would be your "first league out" if the MLS supplanted one. I'm assuming La Liga, EPL, Ligue 1, Bundesliga and Serie A are your top 5?

Regardless of one great team (PSG), this is a stupid question. It's Ligue 1.

Not really a stupid question considering any league after EPL, Bundesliga and La Liga is kind of up in the air. Any list i've seen is all over the place. Eredivisie is another good one, and there a couple of South American leagues that are very good as well.

This one even has the Ukranian league in the top 5.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1922780-statistically-ranking-the-worlds-top-10-football-leagues

You have a point, but come on man. I'm not clicking a bleacher report link.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 05:27:24 PM


we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why?

Why what?


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why will the MLS, if run correctly, pass them too? 

why do you assume this?  serious question.  Not saying you're wrong, necessarily.  Just curious.   

well first you just have to look at where the MLS started and where it is now. then look at where Serie A was when the MLS started and where it is now. In the MLS you have a league that is in its infancy and in a nation where soccer used to not even be thought of and is consistently on the rise. Soccer fans in America are the youngest of any sport so the money and viewership behind the sport is only going to continue to grow.

At the business end of it as long as for the next 10-15 years the MLS continues to promote in game atmosphere and competitive balance it will continue to get exponentially better TV deals and sponsorship and then at that point they can turn the league loose allow these owners to spend how much they want and on what ever players they want and turn it into a league that can financially compete for elite players. Once the financial incentive for players to play in Europe is diminished getting the opportunity to play in America in a league that at that point will be of a much higher quality than it even is now will become very desirable.

Italy's professional league has not been of extreme quality for years, their native players are getting racially abused on the regular, and a lot of their teams seem to be in financial distress. They do not have a super power team on the European stage and haven't for a while and there does not seem to be any desire from elite players to leave their league to go there or elite managers to go there anymore. While there is no real comparing the two leagues as is right now, one league is on a very bullish path and the other is hardly even a shadow of itself from yesteryear.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 05:37:22 PM
Yeah, a huge issue that gets overlooked way too often is the fact that MLS had its first season in 1996. Lots of European leagues started in the 1800s.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 06:00:11 PM
Yeah, a huge issue that gets overlooked way too often is the fact that MLS had its first season in 1996. Lots of European leagues started in the 1800s.

not even 20 years old and we are already a better league than many countries that are soccer first. Just think what is going to happen in the next 20.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 06:08:48 PM
Yeah, a huge issue that gets overlooked way too often is the fact that MLS had its first season in 1996. Lots of European leagues started in the 1800s.

not even 20 years old and we are already a better league than many countries that are soccer first. Just think what is going to happen in the next 20.

Once all the clubs with dog crap stadiums (NE, DC, even Columbus) get new nice ones, that'll be huge. Yes, that will happen. It may be a very long time though. Still waiting on the Sounders to get their own 35k seat SSS.
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Post by: j-von on June 05, 2014, 07:05:05 PM
Yeah, a huge issue that gets overlooked way too often is the fact that MLS had its first season in 1996. Lots of European leagues started in the 1800s.

not even 20 years old and we are already a better league than many countries that are soccer first. Just think what is going to happen in the next 20.

Once all the clubs with dog crap stadiums (NE, DC, even Columbus) get new nice ones, that'll be huge. Yes, that will happen. It may be a very long time though. Still waiting on the Sounders to get their own 35k seat SSS.

Has anything been announced recently?  I went to look it up and found this...

http://soundersnation.com/2014/03/12/soccer-specific-stadium-seattle/

I'd have to make a trip up there to see it if ever happens.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 07:19:03 PM
Yeah, a huge issue that gets overlooked way too often is the fact that MLS had its first season in 1996. Lots of European leagues started in the 1800s.

not even 20 years old and we are already a better league than many countries that are soccer first. Just think what is going to happen in the next 20.

Once all the clubs with dog crap stadiums (NE, DC, even Columbus) get new nice ones, that'll be huge. Yes, that will happen. It may be a very long time though. Still waiting on the Sounders to get their own 35k seat SSS.

Has anything been announced recently?  I went to look it up and found this...

http://soundersnation.com/2014/03/12/soccer-specific-stadium-seattle/

I'd have to make a trip up there to see it if ever happens.

Tbh, I have never heard anything about one actually happening.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 08:15:45 PM
CR7 out of the final friendly before Brazil. There is a crazy Ghanian witch doctor claiming responsibility for him being hurt.


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 08:16:22 PM
CR7 out of the final friendly before Brazil. There is a crazy Ghanian witch doctor claiming responsibility for him being hurt.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 08:36:53 PM
http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/87921798212/this-elephant-thinks-the-usa-and-ghana-will-beat?cmpid=tsmfb:fscom:FOXSoccer

 :excited: :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 08:45:48 PM
Poor elephant probably got gassed after that. :frown:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 08:54:43 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_i3Lcjli84&feature=youtu.be

You guys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 08:55:01 PM
Poor elephant probably got gassed after that. :frown:


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Lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 08:59:49 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_i3Lcjli84&feature=youtu.be

You guys.

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 09:00:12 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_i3Lcjli84&feature=youtu.be

You guys.

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I'm so hype rite now
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 09:13:16 PM


we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why?

Why what?


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why will the MLS, if run correctly, pass them too? 

why do you assume this?  serious question.  Not saying you're wrong, necessarily.  Just curious.   

well first you just have to look at where the MLS started and where it is now. then look at where Serie A was when the MLS started and where it is now. In the MLS you have a league that is in its infancy and in a nation where soccer used to not even be thought of and is consistently on the rise. Soccer fans in America are the youngest of any sport so the money and viewership behind the sport is only going to continue to grow.

At the business end of it as long as for the next 10-15 years the MLS continues to promote in game atmosphere and competitive balance it will continue to get exponentially better TV deals and sponsorship and then at that point they can turn the league loose allow these owners to spend how much they want and on what ever players they want and turn it into a league that can financially compete for elite players. Once the financial incentive for players to play in Europe is diminished getting the opportunity to play in America in a league that at that point will be of a much higher quality than it even is now will become very desirable.

Italy's professional league has not been of extreme quality for years, their native players are getting racially abused on the regular, and a lot of their teams seem to be in financial distress. They do not have a super power team on the European stage and haven't for a while and there does not seem to be any desire from elite players to leave their league to go there or elite managers to go there anymore. While there is no real comparing the two leagues as is right now, one league is on a very bullish path and the other is hardly even a shadow of itself from yesteryear.

This all makes sense, but how long will this take - 30 years?  I mean, despite the MLS great strides, any mid level serie A team would wipe the field with the MLS all stars, no?  Last year Roma horse whipped our league's best 3-1.  The current talent gap is stunning. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 09:15:07 PM


we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why?

Why what?


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why will the MLS, if run correctly, pass them too? 

why do you assume this?  serious question.  Not saying you're wrong, necessarily.  Just curious.   

well first you just have to look at where the MLS started and where it is now. then look at where Serie A was when the MLS started and where it is now. In the MLS you have a league that is in its infancy and in a nation where soccer used to not even be thought of and is consistently on the rise. Soccer fans in America are the youngest of any sport so the money and viewership behind the sport is only going to continue to grow.

At the business end of it as long as for the next 10-15 years the MLS continues to promote in game atmosphere and competitive balance it will continue to get exponentially better TV deals and sponsorship and then at that point they can turn the league loose allow these owners to spend how much they want and on what ever players they want and turn it into a league that can financially compete for elite players. Once the financial incentive for players to play in Europe is diminished getting the opportunity to play in America in a league that at that point will be of a much higher quality than it even is now will become very desirable.

Italy's professional league has not been of extreme quality for years, their native players are getting racially abused on the regular, and a lot of their teams seem to be in financial distress. They do not have a super power team on the European stage and haven't for a while and there does not seem to be any desire from elite players to leave their league to go there or elite managers to go there anymore. While there is no real comparing the two leagues as is right now, one league is on a very bullish path and the other is hardly even a shadow of itself from yesteryear.

This all makes sense, but how long will this take - 30 years?  I mean, despite the MLS great strides, any mid level serie A team would wipe the field with the MLS all stars, no?  Last year Roma horse whipped our league's best 3-1.  The current talent gap is stunning.

:lol: That Roma team started the year off with like 8 straight wins. Also, it's an All Star team that had like two practices together.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 09:22:59 PM



we will never have the history of Serie A but the MLS if ran correctly will pass them too.


why?

Why what?


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why will the MLS, if run correctly, pass them too? 

why do you assume this?  serious question.  Not saying you're wrong, necessarily.  Just curious.   

well first you just have to look at where the MLS started and where it is now. then look at where Serie A was when the MLS started and where it is now. In the MLS you have a league that is in its infancy and in a nation where soccer used to not even be thought of and is consistently on the rise. Soccer fans in America are the youngest of any sport so the money and viewership behind the sport is only going to continue to grow.

At the business end of it as long as for the next 10-15 years the MLS continues to promote in game atmosphere and competitive balance it will continue to get exponentially better TV deals and sponsorship and then at that point they can turn the league loose allow these owners to spend how much they want and on what ever players they want and turn it into a league that can financially compete for elite players. Once the financial incentive for players to play in Europe is diminished getting the opportunity to play in America in a league that at that point will be of a much higher quality than it even is now will become very desirable.

Italy's professional league has not been of extreme quality for years, their native players are getting racially abused on the regular, and a lot of their teams seem to be in financial distress. They do not have a super power team on the European stage and haven't for a while and there does not seem to be any desire from elite players to leave their league to go there or elite managers to go there anymore. While there is no real comparing the two leagues as is right now, one league is on a very bullish path and the other is hardly even a shadow of itself from yesteryear.

This all makes sense, but how long will this take - 30 years?  I mean, despite the MLS great strides, any mid level serie A team would wipe the field with the MLS all stars, no?  Last year Roma horse whipped our league's best 3-1.  The current talent gap is stunning.

Dude the MLS All-Stars where just out there messing around after a max of 3 practices together and no game time experience together, vs a team at the end of their preseason tour who not only had a core that had been together for awhile but were coming off multiple matches in the preseason leading into that game.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 09:40:50 PM
Haha, you guys are unbelievable.  Are you suggesting the MLS and serie a talent gap isn't substantial? 

Roma flew over here in the 3rd week of their preseason and, essentially practicing, embarrassed us.  SKC, playing in top form, would finish last place in serie a.  We would win maybe 1 or 2 games and be lucky to scratch out some ties. 

It is what it is.  It will get better.  I just don't think it's as absolute and as quick as you clowns do. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2014, 09:42:41 PM

Haha, you guys are unbelievable.  Are you suggesting the MLS and serie a talent gap isn't substantial? 

Roma flew over here in the 3rd week of their preseason and, essentially practicing, embarrassed us.  SKC, playing in top form, would finish last place in serie a.  We would win maybe 1 or 2 games and be lucky to scratch out some ties. 

It is what it is.  It will get better.  I just don't think it's as absolute and as quick as you clowns do.

You can take this crap to the MLS thread and stop flooding the national team thread but you're an idiot.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2014, 09:43:38 PM
Haha, you guys are unbelievable.  Are you suggesting the MLS and serie a talent gap isn't substantial? 

Roma flew over here in the 3rd week of their preseason and, essentially practicing, embarrassed us.  SKC, playing in top form, would finish last place in serie a.  We would win maybe 1 or 2 games and be lucky to scratch out some ties. 

It is what it is.  It will get better.  I just don't think it's as absolute and as quick as you clowns do.

Nope
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 05, 2014, 09:45:22 PM

Haha, you guys are unbelievable.  Are you suggesting the MLS and serie a talent gap isn't substantial? 

Roma flew over here in the 3rd week of their preseason and, essentially practicing, embarrassed us.  SKC, playing in top form, would finish last place in serie a.  We would win maybe 1 or 2 games and be lucky to scratch out some ties. 

It is what it is.  It will get better.  I just don't think it's as absolute and as quick as you clowns do.

You can take this crap to the MLS thread and stop flooding the national team thread but you're an idiot.


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It belongs here, because of JKs comments that our usmnt players should be playing for teams like roma, and not MLS teams.  Like Michael Bradley. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 05, 2014, 11:36:09 PM

Haha, you guys are unbelievable.  Are you suggesting the MLS and serie a talent gap isn't substantial? 

Roma flew over here in the 3rd week of their preseason and, essentially practicing, embarrassed us.  SKC, playing in top form, would finish last place in serie a.  We would win maybe 1 or 2 games and be lucky to scratch out some ties. 

It is what it is.  It will get better.  I just don't think it's as absolute and as quick as you clowns do.

You can take this crap to the MLS thread and stop flooding the national team thread but you're an idiot.


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he's pretty dead on, imo. skc would be relegated so fast.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 05, 2014, 11:40:51 PM
good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0)

I just came to post that. So Jurgen basically admits to cutting Donovan for reasons other than his firm and what happened at camp, he had an agenda. Pretty ironic that his agenda seemed to be a BiD philosophy when it comes to a so-called American sports culture.


Where the eff are you reading that he had an agenda? The article plainly states that he didn't like the way Landon was performing, and then cut him. He's absolutely right about the "star" problem in America. Why continue to reward declining performance, and why give more control or power to a single player?

The agenda is that Landon's cut had nothing to do with his current form or anything to do with what happened in camp. There were two different quotes in this story that mentioned it and I know you have heard from others that Jurgen was bent about Landon's sabbatical and Jurgen has questioned Landon's motivation to anyone who will listen. Jurgen had no business even inviting Landon to that camp because it seems pretty obvious that he wasn't going to select him for the World Cup.


Bob Bradley had 3 MLSers in South Africa, Jurgen has 10.

And this is Jurgen's fault how? When Bradley was coaching we had, by far, more Americans playing abroad. Now we don't. It doesn't have much to do with the way JK went about selecting the players.

Didn't say it was anyones fault, as a matter of fact it isn't something that fault should be assigned for, but it should be praised. The point of bringing that up is that Klinsman continues to trash the MLS, but he selected 3x the amount of MLS players than what were selected in the previous world cup.
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“He came back, and he was playing in M.L.S., and people say, ‘Oh, he’s playing well,’ but what does that really mean?” Klinsmann said. “This is where M.L.S. hurts him. He was playing at 70 percent, 80 percent, and he was still dominant. That doesn’t help anyone.”
He can't have it both ways. There are many more US players in the MLS because the league is better. He selected a team full of MLSers and than cut another one because he didn't feel he could accurately judge his form because he is in the MLS. Certainly you can admit that this is an inconsistent stance.


No one is more responsible for the current state of soccer in America than Sunil Gulati.

Some in the American media have turned on Jurgen and if we don't play well this month there will be a loud media roar, he's going to feel some of that heat that European and Mexican coaches feel when they lose.

By playing well do you mean setting the record for the longest USMNT winning streak going into the WC? B/C that is pretty good, imo. Why have we, as fans, lost perspective on our nations ability to play soccer with the rest of the world. When did we become such demanding, entitled whiners? What exactly gave us the idea that we deserve anything more than what we have right now (which is better than it has ever been)? All JK has done has set the record twice for win percentage in a given calendar year (2012, and 2013) as the USMNT coach, set the record for games won (16) in a calendar year (2013), and set the record for longest win streak (12) ever. He also led the team that beat Italy for the first time in our programs history. All of this was accomplished while drastically changing the way the team plays, the way it recruits, and the way it's youth programs operate. GMAFB.

I agree with this, but none of it matters if we get embarrassed this month and it shouldn't. International soccer is designed for all of that other stuff you mentioned to build to the world cup, the championship of the world's game played every four years isn't some footnote.  Bob Bradley did great things as well, and did decently in the world cup but he was fired as well. Jurgen has done wonderful things for US Soccer but it's not like he built any of this from the ground up, he has had the benefit of a slow build since 1994. This team will have literally 2X the coverage and money than any US squad before it, money and attention come with expectation and scrutiny.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: _33 on June 05, 2014, 11:42:40 PM
I wish you guys cared more about the NBA. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 05, 2014, 11:55:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_i3Lcjli84&feature=youtu.be

You guys.

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 06, 2014, 12:05:42 AM
good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0)

I just came to post that. So Jurgen basically admits to cutting Donovan for reasons other than his firm and what happened at camp, he had an agenda. Pretty ironic that his agenda seemed to be a BiD philosophy when it comes to a so-called American sports culture.


Where the eff are you reading that he had an agenda? The article plainly states that he didn't like the way Landon was performing, and then cut him. He's absolutely right about the "star" problem in America. Why continue to reward declining performance, and why give more control or power to a single player?

The agenda is that Landon's cut had nothing to do with his current form or anything to do with what happened in camp. There were two different quotes in this story that mentioned it and I know you have heard from others that Jurgen was bent about Landon's sabbatical and Jurgen has questioned Landon's motivation to anyone who will listen. Jurgen had no business even inviting Landon to that camp because it seems pretty obvious that he wasn't going to select him for the World Cup.


I thing it's a combination of things. Landon's health, dedication and ability. Jurgen has definitely not been shy about criticizing the sabbatical, and I don't think JK and Donovan ever saw eye to eye about the direction of the team. I think JK had more hope for Donovan than he had for someone like Boca, who absolutely defied his head coach in practice and in public. I don't think that surmounts to an agenda. I think it amounts to a difference in paradigm, and opinion on ability.

Bob Bradley had 3 MLSers in South Africa, Jurgen has 10.

And this is Jurgen's fault how? When Bradley was coaching we had, by far, more Americans playing abroad. Now we don't. It doesn't have much to do with the way JK went about selecting the players.

Didn't say it was anyones fault, as a matter of fact it isn't something that fault should be assigned for, but it should be praised. The point of bringing that up is that Klinsman continues to trash the MLS, but he selected 3x the amount of MLS players than what were selected in the previous world cup.

I just do not think that has any bearing on the point you are making. He has openly criticized Dempsey and Bradley for "moving back home", and there were several players who were relieved of their duties abroad. Guch, Boca, Cherundolo are just a few that immediately pop into my head.

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“He came back, and he was playing in M.L.S., and people say, ‘Oh, he’s playing well,’ but what does that really mean?” Klinsmann said. “This is where M.L.S. hurts him. He was playing at 70 percent, 80 percent, and he was still dominant. That doesn’t help anyone.”
He can't have it both ways. There are many more US players in the MLS because the league is better. He selected a team full of MLSers and than cut another one because he didn't feel he could accurately judge his form because he is in the MLS. Certainly you can admit that this is an inconsistent stance.

There are many more US players in the MLS because the MLS has made a concerted effort to sign same. He selected a team full of MLSers because he wasn't faced with many other options. In fact, he took youth from euro sides in favor of age entrenched in the MLS. He stated he watched a lot of Donovan, and didn't like what he saw. I see your point though, and it is inconsistent to an extent.

No one is more responsible for the current state of soccer in America than Sunil Gulati.

Some in the American media have turned on Jurgen and if we don't play well this month there will be a loud media roar, he's going to feel some of that heat that European and Mexican coaches feel when they lose.

By playing well do you mean setting the record for the longest USMNT winning streak going into the WC? B/C that is pretty good, imo. Why have we, as fans, lost perspective on our nations ability to play soccer with the rest of the world. When did we become such demanding, entitled whiners? What exactly gave us the idea that we deserve anything more than what we have right now (which is better than it has ever been)? All JK has done has set the record twice for win percentage in a given calendar year (2012, and 2013) as the USMNT coach, set the record for games won (16) in a calendar year (2013), and set the record for longest win streak (12) ever. He also led the team that beat Italy for the first time in our programs history. All of this was accomplished while drastically changing the way the team plays, the way it recruits, and the way it's youth programs operate. GMAFB.

I agree with this, but none of it matters if we get embarrassed this month and it shouldn't. International soccer is designed for all of that other stuff you mentioned to build to the world cup, the championship of the world's game played every four years isn't some footnote.  Bob Bradley did great things as well, and did decently in the world cup but he was fired as well. Jurgen has done wonderful things for US Soccer but it's not like he built any of this from the ground up, he has had the benefit of a slow build since 1994. This team will have literally 2X the coverage and money than any US squad before it, money and attention come with expectation and scrutiny.

I think this is a good point that not many people have touched on. He has effectively been given an open check book to push this machine forward. It hasn't been the absolute reason behind the success he has had with this team, but it certainly has been a factor.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 12:17:51 AM

Haha, you guys are unbelievable.  Are you suggesting the MLS and serie a talent gap isn't substantial? 

Roma flew over here in the 3rd week of their preseason and, essentially practicing, embarrassed us.  SKC, playing in top form, would finish last place in serie a.  We would win maybe 1 or 2 games and be lucky to scratch out some ties. 

It is what it is.  It will get better.  I just don't think it's as absolute and as quick as you clowns do.

You can take this crap to the MLS thread and stop flooding the national team thread but you're an idiot.


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It belongs here, because of JKs comments that our usmnt players should be playing for teams like roma, and not MLS teams.  Like Michael Bradley.

Roma is one of the best clubs in the world. That is the problem with world leagues outside of the big 2 leagues, there is a significant gap between the best and the worst clubs within the leagues. The massive gap between the haves and have-nots in these leagues are mostly created by the champions league, but even in Argentina the league is comprised of two elite teams and a whole bunch of meh with no world class talent. North American sports fans would never be comfortable with essentially having all of the countries top talent playing for two squads that have all of the money. We will always have a league with at least a soft cap and limits on designated players. It isn't important for us to have a club side that can hang with River Plate or Ajax, nor should it because Americans would rightfully lose interest. Sporting KC is considered a small market MLS club and we have two players starting in the world cup, there are teams in some of the best leagues in the world like serie a that has never sniffed having a single player start in the world cup.

Side note, sw mentioned the racism issue in Italy for the sharp downfall of serie a, but I think the match fixing scandals, specifically the 2006 one has done just as much to hurt that league.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 12:20:47 AM
I wish you guys cared more about the NBA.

could you imagine the rest of the world getting good enough at basketball that the olympic tournament would get 1/4 of the hype as a world cup :love: I think it will eventually happen but we will either ll be gone or eating Ensure dinners in the nursing home when it does.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 12:23:44 AM
All of this talk about Italy reminds me that we (I) forgot to publicly mock Giuseppe Rossi :ROFL: eff that guy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 06, 2014, 12:39:19 AM
All of this talk about Italy reminds me that we (I) forgot to publicly mock Giuseppe Rossi :ROFL: eff that guy

still hurts tho.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 12:45:31 AM
good read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/magazine/how-jurgen-klinsmann-plans-to-make-us-soccer-better-and-less-american.html?hpw&rref=magazine&_r=0)

I just came to post that. So Jurgen basically admits to cutting Donovan for reasons other than his firm and what happened at camp, he had an agenda. Pretty ironic that his agenda seemed to be a BiD philosophy when it comes to a so-called American sports culture.


Where the eff are you reading that he had an agenda? The article plainly states that he didn't like the way Landon was performing, and then cut him. He's absolutely right about the "star" problem in America. Why continue to reward declining performance, and why give more control or power to a single player?

The agenda is that Landon's cut had nothing to do with his current form or anything to do with what happened in camp. There were two different quotes in this story that mentioned it and I know you have heard from others that Jurgen was bent about Landon's sabbatical and Jurgen has questioned Landon's motivation to anyone who will listen. Jurgen had no business even inviting Landon to that camp because it seems pretty obvious that he wasn't going to select him for the World Cup.


I thing it's a combination of things. Landon's health, dedication and ability. Jurgen has definitely not been shy about criticizing the sabbatical, and I don't think JK and Donovan ever saw eye to eye about the direction of the team. I think JK had more hope for Donovan than he had for someone like Boca, who absolutely defied his head coach in practice and in public. I don't think that surmounts to an agenda. I think it amounts to a difference in paradigm, and opinion on ability.

Bob Bradley had 3 MLSers in South Africa, Jurgen has 10.

And this is Jurgen's fault how? When Bradley was coaching we had, by far, more Americans playing abroad. Now we don't. It doesn't have much to do with the way JK went about selecting the players.

Didn't say it was anyones fault, as a matter of fact it isn't something that fault should be assigned for, but it should be praised. The point of bringing that up is that Klinsman continues to trash the MLS, but he selected 3x the amount of MLS players than what were selected in the previous world cup.

I just do not think that has any bearing on the point you are making. He has openly criticized Dempsey and Bradley for "moving back home", and there were several players who were relieved of their duties abroad. Guch, Boca, Cherundolo are just a few that immediately pop into my head.

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“He came back, and he was playing in M.L.S., and people say, ‘Oh, he’s playing well,’ but what does that really mean?” Klinsmann said. “This is where M.L.S. hurts him. He was playing at 70 percent, 80 percent, and he was still dominant. That doesn’t help anyone.”
He can't have it both ways. There are many more US players in the MLS because the league is better. He selected a team full of MLSers and than cut another one because he didn't feel he could accurately judge his form because he is in the MLS. Certainly you can admit that this is an inconsistent stance.

There are many more US players in the MLS because the MLS has made a concerted effort to sign same. He selected a team full of MLSers because he wasn't faced with many other options. In fact, he took youth from euro sides in favor of age entrenched in the MLS. He stated he watched a lot of Donovan, and didn't like what he saw. I see your point though, and it is inconsistent to an extent.

No one is more responsible for the current state of soccer in America than Sunil Gulati.

Some in the American media have turned on Jurgen and if we don't play well this month there will be a loud media roar, he's going to feel some of that heat that European and Mexican coaches feel when they lose.

By playing well do you mean setting the record for the longest USMNT winning streak going into the WC? B/C that is pretty good, imo. Why have we, as fans, lost perspective on our nations ability to play soccer with the rest of the world. When did we become such demanding, entitled whiners? What exactly gave us the idea that we deserve anything more than what we have right now (which is better than it has ever been)? All JK has done has set the record twice for win percentage in a given calendar year (2012, and 2013) as the USMNT coach, set the record for games won (16) in a calendar year (2013), and set the record for longest win streak (12) ever. He also led the team that beat Italy for the first time in our programs history. All of this was accomplished while drastically changing the way the team plays, the way it recruits, and the way it's youth programs operate. GMAFB.

I agree with this, but none of it matters if we get embarrassed this month and it shouldn't. International soccer is designed for all of that other stuff you mentioned to build to the world cup, the championship of the world's game played every four years isn't some footnote.  Bob Bradley did great things as well, and did decently in the world cup but he was fired as well. Jurgen has done wonderful things for US Soccer but it's not like he built any of this from the ground up, he has had the benefit of a slow build since 1994. This team will have literally 2X the coverage and money than any US squad before it, money and attention come with expectation and scrutiny.

I think this is a good point that not many people have touched on. He has effectively been given an open check book to push this machine forward. It hasn't been the absolute reason behind the success he has had with this team, but it certainly has been a factor.

 :cheers:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 06, 2014, 09:18:19 AM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 09:25:55 AM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 09:26:16 AM
All of this talk about Italy reminds me that we (I) forgot to publicly mock Giuseppe Rossi :ROFL: eff that guy

Yep, eff him
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Post by: mocat on June 06, 2014, 09:36:59 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_i3Lcjli84&feature=youtu.be

You guys.

that is so good
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Post by: asava on June 06, 2014, 09:47:39 AM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 11:16:51 AM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.


I like him too but he is the ugliest guy in the history of organized sports, dates models tho
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 06, 2014, 11:17:33 AM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.


I like him too but he is the ugliest guy in the history of organized sports, dates models tho

and screws 16 year old prostitutes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 06, 2014, 11:23:10 AM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.


I like him too but he is the ugliest guy in the history of organized sports, dates models tho

you know he was thrown through a windshield during a serious car wreck when he was only two years old, right?
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Post by: Spaces on June 06, 2014, 12:18:25 PM
Won't miss Ribery's ugly face even a little bit. Let Ibra go play for France.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 12:21:09 PM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.


I like him too but he is the ugliest guy in the history of organized sports, dates models tho

you know he was thrown through a windshield during a serious car wreck when he was only two years old, right?

:rolleyes:
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 06, 2014, 12:23:34 PM
havent been watching any of the games. did we advance out of group play?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 06, 2014, 01:55:23 PM
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Post by: asava on June 06, 2014, 01:58:01 PM
now if only neymar and ronaldo get the axe we might have a chance at this thing.
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Post by: Tobias on June 06, 2014, 01:58:02 PM

Won't miss Ribery's ugly face even a little bit. Let Ibra go play for France.

qft
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Post by: mocat on June 06, 2014, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.


I like him too but he is the ugliest guy in the history of organized sports, dates models tho

you know he was thrown through a windshield during a serious car wreck when he was only two years old, right?

oh is that why he grows that unfortunate goatee?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 02:39:31 PM
Quote from: @GFN_France  26s
OFFICIAL: Franck Ribery and Clement Grenier out of the World Cup squad. Remy Cabella and Morgan Schneiderlin called up. #EDF

:cry:

that is awful news. Ribery is one of my absolute favs.


I like him too but he is the ugliest guy in the history of organized sports, dates models tho

you know he was thrown through a windshield during a serious car wreck when he was only two years old, right?

No, I didn't know that. Did he get a prosthetic nose if so was it from Mr. Potato Head?
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 03:12:42 PM
:lol:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 05:14:14 PM
Brad Davis nursing his hamstring. :Wha:
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Post by: Spaces on June 06, 2014, 05:24:21 PM
Brad Davis nursing his hamstring. :Wha:
:Wha:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 05:42:01 PM
Apparently not serious though.
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Post by: fun muffin on June 06, 2014, 05:47:48 PM
Apparently not serious though.

Let's make it serious!!!

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Post by: Spaces on June 06, 2014, 06:42:25 PM
Since sides seem to be forming all over the country, I just want to get this out there:  I'm a big Jürgen guy, you guys. Go USAcats
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 06, 2014, 06:45:56 PM

Since sides seem to be forming all over the country, I just want to get this out there:  I'm a big Jürgen guy, you guys. Go USAcats

Jürgy is our coach and the USA is my team! ONE NATION. ONE TEAM.


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Post by: mocat on June 06, 2014, 06:46:35 PM
Spaces is so great at stuff
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Post by: _33 on June 06, 2014, 06:55:47 PM
I just heard that klinsman said that we can't win the world cup.  WHAT IS THIS GUYS DEAL?!
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 09:04:38 PM
So apparently there are soccer fans in Boston. 52k at Mexico-Portugal.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 11:07:54 PM
So apparently there are soccer fans in Boston. 52k at Mexico-Portugal.

Pretty sizable Portuguese population in the Boston area; none of those fans at that match tonight would be even remotely interested in the MLS no matter where the stadium is, completely different demographic.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 06, 2014, 11:09:45 PM
So apparently there are soccer fans in Boston. 52k at Mexico-Portugal.

Pretty sizable Portuguese population in the Boston area; none of those fans at that match tonight would be even remotely interested in the MLS no matter where the stadium is, completely different demographic.

Ownership should target them. :dunno:
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2014, 11:23:39 PM
So apparently there are soccer fans in Boston. 52k at Mexico-Portugal.

Pretty sizable Portuguese population in the Boston area; none of those fans at that match tonight would be even remotely interested in the MLS no matter where the stadium is, completely different demographic.

Ownership should target them. :dunno:

For the most part fans of international soccer in America care more about their country than they do soccer. There are Portugal flags and Portuguese markets all over Boston but most don't even watch the champions league. This isn't limited to the Portuguese either. I'd imagine there are many Americans in Germany who will be 'muricing it up during the WC but wouldn't spend a dime going to a Bundesliga match.
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Post by: mocat on June 07, 2014, 01:19:35 AM
USA! USA! USA!
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Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2014, 02:44:48 AM
i agree with mir's match fixing point - while there is undoubtedly a high level of talent in serie a, it's unfortunately become the wwe of top flight soccer in the last ten years.  its perception is hurt way more by that than racism imo
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 07:00:04 AM
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 07:00:17 AM
Another one bites the dust


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Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2014, 09:58:07 AM
Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 09:58:43 AM
could post this over in the European Soccer thread, but camporetro.com has some amazing old school soccer jerseys, and for the world cup they are doing these fashion jerseys for a lot of the countries including the U.S. You can get them premade with a few of the historic names or customize it. I might order one today, not sure who I would get on the back.

http://www.camporetro.com/Shop-By-Team/International/USA
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 10:00:22 AM
Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:

idk but Reus going out at least helps us some.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 10:03:41 AM
could post this over in the European Soccer thread, but camporetro.com has some amazing old school soccer jerseys, and for the world cup they are doing these fashion jerseys for a lot of the countries including the U.S. You can get them premade with a few of the historic names or customize it. I might order one today, not sure who I would get on the back.

http://www.camporetro.com/Shop-By-Team/International/USA

If I get one, I'm getting Vermes. :love:

(http://i.gyazo.com/40c4b3d407646ddd439fead3c88fe9ac.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 10:05:05 AM
Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:

I'm happy about Reus going down, and I'm going to be happy if Ronaldo is out. Do you even USA?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 10:17:34 AM
could post this over in the European Soccer thread, but camporetro.com has some amazing old school soccer jerseys, and for the world cup they are doing these fashion jerseys for a lot of the countries including the U.S. You can get them premade with a few of the historic names or customize it. I might order one today, not sure who I would get on the back.

http://www.camporetro.com/Shop-By-Team/International/USA

If I get one, I'm getting Vermes. :love:

(http://i.gyazo.com/40c4b3d407646ddd439fead3c88fe9ac.png)

pure sex
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2014, 10:46:50 AM
Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:

I'm happy about Reus going down, and I'm going to be happy if Ronaldo is out. Do you even USA?
idk :(
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 10:47:56 AM
Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:

I'm happy about Reus going down, and I'm going to be happy if Ronaldo is out. Do you even USA?
idk :(

I understand being sad about Falcao and crap cause they're not in our group, but eff every player on Portugal, Ghana, and Germany.
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Post by: asava on June 07, 2014, 11:09:07 AM
Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:

I'm happy about Reus going down, and I'm going to be happy if Ronaldo is out. Do you even USA?
idk :(

I understand being sad about Falcao and crap cause they're not in our group, but eff every player on Portugal, Ghana, and Germany.

This X10
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 11:15:06 AM

Is there always this many late injuries?  :frown:

I'm happy about Reus going down, and I'm going to be happy if Ronaldo is out. Do you even USA?
idk :(

I understand being sad about Falcao and crap cause they're not in our group, but eff every player on Portugal, Ghana, and Germany.

This X10

Yup. All in for whatever gets us to the knockouts.


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 11:16:36 AM
warm up the Cristiano voodoo dolls
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Post by: joda on June 07, 2014, 12:28:40 PM
warm up the Cristiano voodoo dolls
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjrTcYMqBM (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjrTcYMqBM)
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 12:40:26 PM
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:D
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2014, 01:03:17 PM
Swoon (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/08/6ybe5u4y.jpg)


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 04:57:26 PM
Anyone else see that serviceman in uniform drink out of a flask just now? :lol:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 05:35:53 PM
Jozy got the breakthrough goal. eff yes.
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 07, 2014, 06:06:34 PM
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Yeah, this is pretty terrible.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 06:41:03 PM
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Yeah, this is pretty terrible.

eff off
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Post by: Fedor on June 07, 2014, 07:23:15 PM
Does Jozy breaking his scoring drought mean anything for the WC? 


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 07:28:36 PM
Does Jozy breaking his scoring drought mean anything for the WC? 


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It means he's going to get 3 hat tricks.
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Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2014, 08:21:43 PM
That second goal was quite nice
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Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2014, 08:49:15 PM
We're ready. Don't see any way we lose to Ghana.
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 07, 2014, 08:56:48 PM

We're ready. Don't see any way we lose to Ghana.
If we don't beat Ghana we should quit and save ourselves the embarrassment.


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2014, 09:58:49 PM
I think we have a better chance to beat Portugal than Ghana. Draw Ghana and we have a shot still.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2014, 09:47:10 AM
pulled the trigger on one of those Campo Retro jerseys with Besler 5 on the back  :gocho:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 08, 2014, 09:48:13 AM
pulled the trigger on one of those Campo Retro jersey's with Besler 5 on the back  :gocho:

:emawkid:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2014, 10:39:00 AM
well I just saw this tweet... :bang:

Quote
With #FathersDay next week, treat him with a shirt from http://camporetro.com . 20% off all weekend with MYDAD code

oh well I am :kstategrad: now, I can afford the extra 20% I just paid, but for anyone who likes their stuff buy this weekend and use that code.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
what a dunce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHlWHGJmvIA&src_vid=DIqjBpD4st4&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_876974191

but i like what he does for military families.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2014, 03:05:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmBa3RQoT50&index=5&list=UUk1pcWQ5E19g0Cgp4c1eI1w

love Aron's shirt
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 08, 2014, 03:59:05 PM
France beat Jamaica 8-0. :sdeek:
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Post by: j-dub on June 08, 2014, 07:05:35 PM
guys, i read those articles about the national coach. i like him. he's a wildcard. wildcards are always fun. win or lose.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 08, 2014, 09:07:16 PM
guys, i read those articles about the national coach. i like him. he's a wildcard. wildcards are always fun. win or lose.

 :blush:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 08, 2014, 09:38:11 PM
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Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 08:10:14 AM
germany had some guy get hurt guys. just read it on some high level ITK futball (soccer) blogs that I have access to.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2014, 08:39:34 AM
germany had some guy get hurt guys. just read it on some high level ITK futball (soccer) blogs that I have access to.

Saw that sd. I've been party rocking.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2014, 10:26:35 AM
My heart can't handle this.

http://fansided.com/2014/06/08/usa-front-runners-host-2022-world-cup/
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2014, 10:55:10 AM
Jurgen is a loser, confirmed.
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Post by: asava on June 09, 2014, 11:41:50 AM
Jurgen is a loser, confirmed.

lol, wut?
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2014, 11:50:04 AM
guys, i read those articles about the national coach. i like him. he's a wildcard. wildcards are always fun. win or lose.

We're going to ignore emo's last post, but for most of us the problem isn't "liking" Jurgen. I like Jurgen, I just don't like all of the decisions he has made with relation to the USMNT. I hope he's the technical director for 20 more years and wins 5 world cups. When you are as outspoken and radical as he is you leave yourself wide open for criticism.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2014, 11:52:51 AM
Jurgen is a loser, confirmed.

lol, wut?

Just his public comments, throwing in the towel already, etc. 
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Post by: asava on June 09, 2014, 11:56:49 AM
Jurgen is a loser, confirmed.

lol, wut?

Just his public comments, throwing in the towel already, etc.

Stating that we can't beat Spain, Brazil, Germany, etc. without playing our absolute best soccer isn't really surprising or new news. The USA has a lower ceiling than any of the top teams in the world. Being realistic about the state of your own team is healthy. I don't see how being truthful about our teams capabilities in comparison to the rest of the world is at all controversial. Get over it.
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Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2014, 12:06:27 PM
It's fun following soccer now! I've never really done it before.

LOL @ how superstitious everyone is about Altadore's goals, as if something was fundamentally wrong with him is now fixed. I'm sure he was fine before and nothing changed. 

So, after reading about Donovan's "sabbatical", I can see why he wouldn't make the team in favor of someone younger of about equal ability that was there the whole time. It was pretty silly of him.
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Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2014, 12:07:14 PM
And it doesn't get more hayseedy than the attitude of "eff THAT GUY FOR NOT SAYING AMERICA IS THE BEST EVER AT EVERYTHING ALWAYS"

:lol:
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Post by: asava on June 09, 2014, 12:11:06 PM
And it doesn't get more hayseedy than the attitude of "eff THAT GUY FOR NOT SAYING AMERICA IS THE BEST EVER AT EVERYTHING ALWAYS"

:lol:

Very true.
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Post by: raquetcat on June 09, 2014, 12:19:49 PM
Jurgen definitely doesn't follow Bill's 16 goals.


Goal #4 no self limitations
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2014, 01:04:49 PM
And it doesn't get more hayseedy than the attitude of "eff THAT GUY FOR NOT SAYING AMERICA IS THE BEST EVER AT EVERYTHING ALWAYS"

:lol:

Very true.

I'm not saying that.  I'm just saying it's a defeatist mentality, and that sucks.  It's not refreshing at all.  And he's not a better coach for saying these things.
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Post by: asava on June 09, 2014, 01:05:41 PM
And it doesn't get more hayseedy than the attitude of "eff THAT GUY FOR NOT SAYING AMERICA IS THE BEST EVER AT EVERYTHING ALWAYS"

:lol:

Very true.

I'm not saying that.  I'm just saying it's a defeatist mentality, and that sucks.  It's not refreshing at all.  And he's not a better coach for saying these things.

So you are upset because JK isn't delusional?
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Post by: Emo EMAW on June 09, 2014, 01:09:24 PM
And it doesn't get more hayseedy than the attitude of "eff THAT GUY FOR NOT SAYING AMERICA IS THE BEST EVER AT EVERYTHING ALWAYS"

:lol:

Very true.

I'm not saying that.  I'm just saying it's a defeatist mentality, and that sucks.  It's not refreshing at all.  And he's not a better coach for saying these things.

So you are upset because JK isn't delusional?

Do you think these things need said?  And c'mon, people don't get upset over soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 01:31:53 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2014, 01:48:04 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?

Ghana, 16th, 5 pm. Don't know channel. Either espn, espn 2, or ABC.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 09, 2014, 01:51:22 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?

Ghana, 16th, 5 pm. Don't know channel. Either espn, espn 2, or ABC.

I plan on watching all 90 minutes of that one guys!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2014, 01:58:45 PM
It's fun following soccer now! I've never really done it before.

LOL @ how superstitious everyone is about Altadore's goals, as if something was fundamentally wrong with him is now fixed. I'm sure he was fine before and nothing changed. 

So, after reading about Donovan's "sabbatical", I can see why he wouldn't make the team in favor of someone younger of about equal ability that was there the whole time. It was pretty silly of him.

Does it matter to you if I told you the sabbatical was a year and a half ago? What if I told you that since his sabbatical ended he played a year and a half for his club and a full year for the USA, in that year for the national team he scored 8 goals in 13 matches?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2014, 01:59:37 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?

Ghana, 16th, 5 pm. Don't know channel. Either espn, espn 2, or ABC.

All USA group stage matches are on ESPN
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 09, 2014, 02:08:19 PM
It's fun following soccer now! I've never really done it before.

LOL @ how superstitious everyone is about Altadore's goals, as if something was fundamentally wrong with him is now fixed. I'm sure he was fine before and nothing changed. 

So, after reading about Donovan's "sabbatical", I can see why he wouldn't make the team in favor of someone younger of about equal ability that was there the whole time. It was pretty silly of him.

Does it matter to you if I told you the sabbatical was a year and a half ago? What if I told you that since his sabbatical ended he played a year and a half for his club and a full year for the USA, in that year for the national team he scored 8 goals in 13 matches?
I'm not as upset about it as some, but if we are having a hard time finishing in brazil, people will believe that no Donovan is the reason.   I would probably be one ofthem,  and it would be hard to argue against that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 09, 2014, 02:08:57 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?

Ghana, 16th, 5 pm. Don't know channel. Either espn, espn 2, or ABC.

I plan on watching all 90 minutes of that one guys!

crap is it really 90 min long?  :buh-bye:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
It's fun following soccer now! I've never really done it before.

LOL @ how superstitious everyone is about Altadore's goals, as if something was fundamentally wrong with him is now fixed. I'm sure he was fine before and nothing changed. 

So, after reading about Donovan's "sabbatical", I can see why he wouldn't make the team in favor of someone younger of about equal ability that was there the whole time. It was pretty silly of him.

Does it matter to you if I told you the sabbatical was a year and a half ago? What if I told you that since his sabbatical ended he played a year and a half for his club and a full year for the USA, in that year for the national team he scored 8 goals in 13 matches?

No, it was still pretty silly. He missed world cup qualifying games!
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Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2014, 02:52:41 PM
i feel like we won the lottery with rusty posting in here now
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Post by: pissclams on June 09, 2014, 02:53:36 PM
we slaughter gonorrhea next week i think
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2014, 03:13:12 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?

Ghana, 16th, 5 pm. Don't know channel. Either espn, espn 2, or ABC.

All USA group stage matches are on ESPN

Thanks
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2014, 03:13:50 PM
who's our first victim in this thing guys? when and where (tv)?

Ghana, 16th, 5 pm. Don't know channel. Either espn, espn 2, or ABC.

I plan on watching all 90 minutes of that one guys!

:cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 09, 2014, 03:25:54 PM
It's fun following soccer now! I've never really done it before.

LOL @ how superstitious everyone is about Altadore's goals, as if something was fundamentally wrong with him is now fixed. I'm sure he was fine before and nothing changed. 

So, after reading about Donovan's "sabbatical", I can see why he wouldn't make the team in favor of someone younger of about equal ability that was there the whole time. It was pretty silly of him.

Does it matter to you if I told you the sabbatical was a year and a half ago? What if I told you that since his sabbatical ended he played a year and a half for his club and a full year for the USA, in that year for the national team he scored 8 goals in 13 matches?
I'm not as upset about it as some, but if we are having a hard time finishing in brazil, people will believe that no Donovan is the reason.   I would probably be one ofthem,  and it would be hard to argue against that.

Because we ALWAYS make it out of the opening round. GMAFB. Unless we absolutely get obliterated (pro tip: we won't) then there is no reason US soccer fans should be up in arms. The US has a very difficult draw and we have the ability to compete based on the team JK has assembled. Not having Donovan isn't going to make us do any worse than what we are. I mean before 1990 we hadn't QUALIFIED for a world cup in 40 years, and we've gotten out of the Group stages like three times since then. If we even compete in and have a chance to get out of group play, it will have been a medium level success.
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Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 03:35:29 PM
what percentage of NBA players would be a better goalie than whoever the best goalie in the world is? Kicks McStrongleg couldn't score on Lebron on his best day.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2014, 07:40:32 PM
My heart can't handle this.

http://fansided.com/2014/06/08/usa-front-runners-host-2022-world-cup/

there is literally nothing in this article that hasn't been said like a million times already, just a title that makes it seem like something is moving.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2014, 07:47:07 PM
My heart can't handle this.

http://fansided.com/2014/06/08/usa-front-runners-host-2022-world-cup/

there is literally nothing in this article that hasn't been said like a million times already, just a title that makes it seem like something is moving.

yes i know
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 09, 2014, 07:58:09 PM
It's fun following soccer now! I've never really done it before.

LOL @ how superstitious everyone is about Altadore's goals, as if something was fundamentally wrong with him is now fixed. I'm sure he was fine before and nothing changed. 

So, after reading about Donovan's "sabbatical", I can see why he wouldn't make the team in favor of someone younger of about equal ability that was there the whole time. It was pretty silly of him.

Does it matter to you if I told you the sabbatical was a year and a half ago? What if I told you that since his sabbatical ended he played a year and a half for his club and a full year for the USA, in that year for the national team he scored 8 goals in 13 matches?
I'm not as upset about it as some, but if we are having a hard time finishing in brazil, people will believe that no Donovan is the reason.   I would probably be one ofthem,  and it would be hard to argue against that.

Because we ALWAYS make it out of the opening round. GMAFB. Unless we absolutely get obliterated (pro tip: we won't) then there is no reason US soccer fans should be up in arms. The US has a very difficult draw and we have the ability to compete based on the team JK has assembled. Not having Donovan isn't going to make us do any worse than what we are. I mean before 1990 we hadn't QUALIFIED for a world cup in 40 years, and we've gotten out of the Group stages like three times since then. If we even compete in and have a chance to get out of group play, it will have been a medium level success.
If we go 0-0 or 1-1 against Ghana and it keeps us from advancing, then it would be easy for me to think it could have been better with donovan.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2014, 08:57:14 PM
My heart can't handle this.

http://fansided.com/2014/06/08/usa-front-runners-host-2022-world-cup/

there is literally nothing in this article that hasn't been said like a million times already, just a title that makes it seem like something is moving.

There is absolutely new information in the article, but what's odd is the new info is incomplete. The mention adidas' concerns but failed to mention Sony and Visa also publicly showing concern. This is a developing story, there is a lot of new info between the article out of London and the investigator hired to look into this whose findings likely won't be released until after the world cup. The blood is in the water and it won't get better for Qatar, the question is will FIFA be forced to correct their mistake, they won't otherwise.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2014, 09:10:24 PM
Looks like Coke has joined in. I believe this is the 4 largest world cup sponsors chiming in, and bear in mind this is before the findings of the investigation are public.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/06/09/visa-coca-cola-adidas-and-sony-respond-to-more-evidence-of-fifa-corruption/
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2014, 09:14:45 PM
Save us Coca-Cola, you're our only hope


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2014, 11:25:11 PM
ghana beat group h squad south korea 4-0 today in a friendly
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Post by: fun muffin on June 09, 2014, 11:55:00 PM
ghana beat group h squad south korea 4-0 today in a friendly

 :ohno:
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Post by: mocat on June 09, 2014, 11:55:37 PM
We are ghana get our butts kicked you guys :frown:
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Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2014, 11:57:08 PM
eff YOU GHANA :chainsaw:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2014, 12:02:12 AM
We are ghana get our butts kicked you guys :frown:

Squawk outed
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2014, 12:02:37 AM
ghana beat group h squad south korea 4-0 today in a friendly


don't care, go USMNTcats
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Post by: j-dub on June 10, 2014, 12:31:26 AM
hey soccer guys,

your thoughts on our national coach saying that mls is dogshit and that our players shouldn't ever play in it?

also, does he hope that mls will eventually grow enough to compete with the elite leagues or does he not really give an eff?
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Post by: j-von on June 10, 2014, 02:39:09 AM
hey soccer guys,

your thoughts on our national coach saying that mls is dogshit and that our players shouldn't ever play in it?

also, does he hope that mls will eventually grow enough to compete with the elite leagues or does he not really give an eff?

JK knows more than any of us so I'm inclined to agree with him about the MLS being crap for player development and wanting players in the Euro leagues for as long as possible.  He loves the US though and has lived in Cali for a long time, so I'm sure he's not surprised that players want to come back.  He wants the MLS to get better as fast as possible, that would make his job a lot easier since a good portion of the national team will always play in the MLS.  Interesting side note...  after he retired from Tottenham in 98, he played some games in 2003 under the pseudonym Jay Göppingen for an Orange County USL team.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2014, 05:47:27 AM
Meh the MLS thing is overblown. He also has said he wants his guys to get first team soccer. I would prefer our guys being stars in the MLS to reserves in Europe, but if you can play in one of the leagues undoubted in there superiority to the MLS and start 70% of them I would prefer you there, otherwise build your brand here.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 10, 2014, 07:50:17 AM
I watched the ghana/s korea match last night.

meh. s korea couldn't hit the goal if had been left wide open.

USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA
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Post by: Spaces on June 10, 2014, 08:16:12 AM
http://youtu.be/C1kLoQDruLE

Legend
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2014, 08:41:11 AM
I watched the ghana/s korea match last night.

meh. s korea couldn't hit the goal if had been left wide open.

USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA - USA

confirmed stud ^
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: asava on June 10, 2014, 12:20:49 PM
Howler Mag and Deadspin have teamed up for some very good analysis of every team in the WC. Today they begin our group. Here is their take on USA. Pro tip: Let's bust some fuckin heads.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/since-theyre-down-there-anyway-the-usmnt-might-as-well-1588263745/+GregHoward1 (http://screamer.deadspin.com/since-theyre-down-there-anyway-the-usmnt-might-as-well-1588263745/+GregHoward1)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2014, 05:58:57 PM
http://youtu.be/C1kLoQDruLE

Legend

stupid and fake
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Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 08:46:13 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/11/6apy4azu.jpg)

'grats, @BradEssex!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 09:06:57 PM
pretty excited i'm not gonna have to use any vacation to catch our group stage games uninterrupted
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2014, 09:09:54 PM
pretty excited i'm not gonna have to use any vacation to catch our group stage games uninterrupted

:( will only get to watch the Portugal match start to finish live. Can't even attempt to take time off this early at the new job either... :(
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2014, 10:12:32 PM
pretty excited i'm not gonna have to use any vacation to catch our group stage games uninterrupted

:( will only get to watch the Portugal match start to finish live. Can't even attempt to take time off this early at the new job either... :(

Your boss hates America
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on June 10, 2014, 10:14:37 PM
pretty excited i'm not gonna have to use any vacation to catch our group stage games uninterrupted

:( will only get to watch the Portugal match start to finish live. Can't even attempt to take time off this early at the new job either... :(

Your boss hates America

Probably Al Qaeda. Turn him in to Homeland Security.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 0.42 on June 10, 2014, 10:15:27 PM
pretty excited i'm not gonna have to use any vacation to catch our group stage games uninterrupted

:( will only get to watch the Portugal match start to finish live. Can't even attempt to take time off this early at the new job either... :(

Your boss hates America

want to know how you can watch the world cup whenever you want?

don't have a job

boom yet another instance of why liverpudlians are always one-upping sad sack scottwildcat
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 10:16:36 PM
your move, scott (there are trade implications)
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Post by: 0.42 on June 10, 2014, 10:19:15 PM
your move, scott (there are trade implications)

here let me get it out of the way for you

:jerk:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2014, 10:23:14 PM
Lol
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2014, 10:30:00 PM

your move, scott (there are trade implications)

here let me get it out of the way for you

:jerk:

Pretty spot on


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Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 10:30:16 PM
:D
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Post by: 0.42 on June 10, 2014, 10:33:23 PM
¯\_(?)_/¯ CASE CLOSED! ¯\_(?)_/¯
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Post by: 0.42 on June 10, 2014, 10:33:59 PM
wait that face doesn't work on here what in the world is this crap
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Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 10:34:24 PM
fatima!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2014, 10:41:37 PM
May have just found a way to watch the entire Ghana game....STAY TUBED


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2014, 10:41:56 PM

May have just found a way to watch the entire Ghana game....STAY TUNED


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effing Tapatalk



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Post by: joda on June 10, 2014, 10:45:03 PM
 :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 10:48:48 PM
joda I don't think i acknowledge your posts enough.  i can tell you're excited for the world cup, though :excited:
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Post by: joda on June 10, 2014, 10:53:43 PM
joda I don't think i acknowledge your posts enough.  i can tell you're excited for the world cup, though :excited:

I get pretty excited for all elite level sporting events. Even if I don't have a rooting interest (and I usually don't cause my teams tend to lose early or not make it at all) I still love the crap out of it.
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Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 10:55:10 PM
YES JODA YES!

(plz list two teams you'll be cheering for)
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Post by: joda on June 10, 2014, 10:59:00 PM
YES JODA YES!

(plz list two teams you'll be cheering for)

'Merica of course. Don't really have a second team though I'll probably cheer for Bosnia cause they're a pretty great storyline.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2014, 11:06:09 PM
:thumbs:

i had a bosnian refugee for a coach when I moved to ks as a kid in the mid 90s.  his parents were killed and he moved to the us to go to school.  he went back like 10 years ago and ran the sarajevo stock exchange.  soft spot here for sure, let's cheer
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Post by: joda on June 10, 2014, 11:07:57 PM
 :cheers:
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Post by: j-von on June 11, 2014, 03:55:26 AM
Drama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdUuae1xR5o
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2014, 10:06:54 AM
No Chandler at training this morning.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: AppleJack on June 11, 2014, 10:31:07 AM
Where is everyone watching on Monday? I'm headed to P&L around noon'ish but not counting on getting a good spot for the game.
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Post by: kitten_mittons on June 11, 2014, 10:51:46 AM
The game is at 5, right?   I imagine you'll have a pretty good spot if you get there at noon.

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Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2014, 11:03:23 AM
Quote
The Best Soccer Show @BestSoccerShow  ·  2m
Landon Donovan joins ESPN as  #USMNT World Cup analyst #mustwatchtv

:surprised:
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Post by: mocat on June 11, 2014, 11:04:19 AM
hadn't seen this posted yet. pretty great

http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/ (http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/)
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2014, 11:07:00 AM
hadn't seen this posted yet. pretty great

http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/ (http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/)

Ice Cube :love:
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Post by: mocat on June 11, 2014, 11:08:19 AM
Cam  :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 11, 2014, 11:17:51 AM
hadn't seen this posted yet. pretty great

http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/ (http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/)

Imagine how awkward it was when Jurgen declined to appear in that promo.  :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2014, 11:19:30 AM
hadn't seen this posted yet. pretty great

http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/ (http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/)

Imagine how awkward it was when Jurgen declined to appear in that promo.  :sdeek:

i get it!  :lol:
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Post by: asava on June 11, 2014, 12:44:16 PM
Where is everyone watching on Monday? I'm headed to P&L around noon'ish but not counting on getting a good spot for the game.

pro tip: asava will be somewhere in KC watching the game. Any suggestos besides P&L?
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 11, 2014, 12:50:13 PM
Will this be available online?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2014, 01:07:56 PM
ESPN3
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on June 11, 2014, 01:10:48 PM
hadn't seen this posted yet. pretty great

http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/ (http://totalfratmove.com/this-espn-team-usa-world-cup-promo-will-get-you-pumped-the-eff-up/)

YES! crap like this is what gets me pumped.

Guys, if the US ever manages to win a WC I might end up running naked through the streets of major European cities, painted red white and blue and screaming Soccer Rules at the top of my lungs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 11, 2014, 01:18:14 PM
ESPN3
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 11, 2014, 01:18:35 PM
Where is everyone watching on Monday? I'm headed to P&L around noon'ish but not counting on getting a good spot for the game.

pro tip: asava will be somewhere in KC watching the game. Any suggestos besides P&L?

Last world cup we went to some British pub in Waldo which was pretty fun (but maybe it was fun because we were playing England).

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: j-von on June 11, 2014, 01:43:59 PM
Where is everyone watching on Monday? I'm headed to P&L around noon'ish but not counting on getting a good spot for the game.

pro tip: asava will be somewhere in KC watching the game. Any suggestos besides P&L?

Last world cup we went to some British pub in Waldo which was pretty fun (but maybe it was fun because we were playing England).

I'm also looking for a group of EMAWs to watch the game with in KC.

Here's a list of "official" watch parties...

http://blog.visitkc.com/2014/06/03/battle-for-the-usa-world-cup-watch-parties-in-kansas-city/
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2014, 06:47:55 PM
found a way to get off work at 3 for the USA game next Tuesday :gocho: hopefully sw's orientation boss doesn't read this board/have any idea who I am because i had to tell a white lie to make this happen :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2014, 07:38:24 PM
do you mean Monday?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2014, 07:39:18 PM

do you mean Monday?

I was just about to post my meltdown. For some reason I have had it in my head it was on Tuesday. I still may be able to get out of Monday early.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 11, 2014, 07:49:36 PM
If you have to lie to your boss maybe just DVR it and turn off your phone.
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Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2014, 07:56:03 PM
http://youtu.be/C1kLoQDruLE

Legend

stupid and fake
Yeah, I was hopped up on caffeine and overreacted. But nothing about my one word post is wrong.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2014, 08:14:23 PM

If you have to lie to your boss maybe just DVR it and turn off your phone.

Yeah maybe, but when it comes to my fandom I am an idiot, but since I screwed up the day I will probably just say everything is figured out and I will just stay the full day on Tuesday, and probably do what you said.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2014, 08:30:02 PM
Happy World Cup Eve, everyone!   :excited:
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Post by: pissclams on June 12, 2014, 07:18:53 AM
just watch it on your phone, you guys not have watchespn app in mhk or what
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Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2014, 07:24:29 AM
guys, I looked. we don't even play until monday. cool your jets.
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Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2014, 07:31:37 AM
Havs, keep valium on hand near the magic banner for if mexico advances and we don't
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2014, 07:36:48 AM
If you have to lie to your boss maybe just DVR it and turn off your phone.

I am the boss and I have to do this.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2014, 07:40:08 AM
Quote
The Best Soccer Show @BestSoccerShow  ·  2m
Landon Donovan joins ESPN as  #USMNT World Cup analyst #mustwatchtv

:surprised:

Made his debut yesterday with the 2 hour ESPN World Cup preview, the topic was Jurgen again saying twice yesterday that we can't win the World Cup. Landon's reaction was not surprising.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 12, 2014, 08:42:08 AM
really need an exclusive WC thread now that its starting...

EDIT: id start one but it just doesnt feel right
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2014, 08:45:05 AM
really need an exclusive WC thread now that its starting...

EDIT: id start one but it just doesnt feel right

oh, man...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 08:48:30 AM
really need an exclusive WC thread now that its starting...

EDIT: id start one but it just doesnt feel right

oh, man...

Don't even think about it, bad person
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2014, 08:48:56 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2014, 08:49:44 AM
really need an exclusive WC thread now that its starting...

EDIT: id start one but it just doesnt feel right
:surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 12, 2014, 08:50:14 AM
yeah the world cup needs its own thread
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2014, 08:50:44 AM
I'm here bitches!!!! :billdance:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2014, 08:51:09 AM
i'll start the "group A" thread if you guys wanna get started on the others
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 09:00:45 AM
i'll start the "group A" thread if you guys wanna get started on the others

:lol:

Also will need one thread for each USMNT opponent.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 09:01:00 AM
I'm here bitches!!!! :billdance:

Welcome, friend
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 12, 2014, 09:13:45 AM
"does playing germany hurt the image of our country?" could be a lot of fun. nazi jokes for days.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2014, 09:17:47 AM
I will say Jake thinks we have a great shot of getting out of pool play. I watched the sporting game with him this weekend. It was pretty fun getting his insidery stories while we were both loaded.  :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 12, 2014, 09:28:43 AM
this starting thread thing is harder than i thought  :frown:
Title: Re: World Cup 2014
Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2014, 10:49:08 AM
Today is the day, friends : )
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2014, 11:03:08 AM
Hey spaces, how do you like my breakdown on the World Cup so far? I really think the USA needs to get out of group play alive to have a chance.  :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2014, 11:11:44 AM
I'm here bitches!!!! :billdance:

Welcome, friend
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2014, 11:18:40 AM
Hey spaces, how do you like my breakdown on the World Cup so far? I really think the USA needs to get out of group play alive to have a chance.  :)
Good work. Have a wonderful World Cup, Wacky  :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2014, 11:26:12 AM
Hey spaces, how do you like my breakdown on the World Cup so far? I really think the USA needs to get out of group play alive to have a chance.  :)
Good work. Have a wonderful World Cup, Wacky  :)
You too, friend!  :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2014, 06:19:39 PM
Jfc we have all the build up in this thread and someone makes a World Cup thread. :chainsaw:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 06:49:33 PM
Jfc we have all the build up in this thread and someone makes a World Cup thread. :chainsaw:


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I won't be posting there. :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 12, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
Woof this place is a ghost town
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 07:09:09 PM
Woof this place is a ghost town


It'll probably be me and sw talking some WC. You're welcome to join us.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2014, 07:16:32 PM
Wish the other usuals would post here too and the other thread would be the low soccer iq dorks who bash the sport the other 3 years 10 months of their 4 year cycle


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 12, 2014, 07:21:53 PM

Wish the other usuals would post here too and the other thread would be the low soccer iq dorks who bash the sport the other 3 years 10 months of their 4 year cycle


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I mostly bash the fans who claim high soccer iq, not the sport.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: j-dub on June 12, 2014, 07:27:01 PM
hey soccer guys, thoughts on the announcers saying that the brazilian keeper is their weak link cuz he plays in the mls?

i was all  :curse: let me tell you..
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Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2014, 07:35:11 PM
Both keepers were awful.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 12, 2014, 07:36:23 PM
Wish the other usuals would post here too and the other thread would be the low soccer iq dorks who bash the sport the other 3 years 10 months of their 4 year cycle


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us christmas and easter soccer fans pay the bills
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2014, 07:39:20 PM
http://instagram.com/p/pJnY1LAu3v/

Oh man. Demps did okay for himself


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Post by: SdK on June 12, 2014, 07:40:52 PM
 :powerespect:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: SdK on June 12, 2014, 07:41:19 PM
This thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2014, 07:41:34 PM

:powerespect:

Go to the "World Cup" thread stay out of this one.


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Post by: SdK on June 12, 2014, 07:41:44 PM
:powerespect:

This thread.
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Post by: SdK on June 12, 2014, 07:42:04 PM
:powerespect:

This thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 12, 2014, 07:43:18 PM

Wish the other usuals would post here too and the other thread would be the low soccer iq dorks who bash the sport the other 3 years 10 months of their 4 year cycle


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us christmas and easter soccer fans pay the bills
Lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 12, 2014, 07:49:43 PM
http://instagram.com/p/pJnY1LAu3v/

Oh man. Demps did okay for himself


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Jfc that isn't even from this world cup
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2014, 07:51:32 PM
Wish the other usuals would post here too and the other thread would be the low soccer iq dorks who bash the sport the other 3 years 10 months of their 4 year cycle


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Who the eff are you?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2014, 07:52:51 PM
Also, the announcers were great. They were Welsh or something.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 12, 2014, 07:53:57 PM
Zeroing in on it Mich! You have the right island now!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2014, 08:15:00 PM
Also, the announcers were great. They were Welsh or something.
Ian Darke is a legend. A true icon. He is one of my favorite people in the entire world.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 08:19:18 PM
Also, the announcers were great. They were Welsh or something.
Ian Darke is a legend. A true icon. He is one of my favorite people in the entire world.

Someone post that Ian Darke commercial for the third time.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2014, 08:36:45 PM
Allegedly FIFA told the US to be ready to host '22, everyone in our camp is denying it (obviously).


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: SdK on June 12, 2014, 08:40:16 PM
Qatar?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2014, 08:41:50 PM
Qatar?

yes
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Post by: SdK on June 12, 2014, 09:15:33 PM
Qatar?

yes

Slavery!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2014, 08:46:54 AM
:emawkid:

Go CameroonCats!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Panjandrum on June 13, 2014, 01:35:30 PM
Qatar?

yes

Slavery!

It seems like a multitude of issues are being revealed (not just that, but that's detestable) that make moving the '22 WC to a new location ideal.

A move to the US would be a nice, face-saving gesture for them.
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 13, 2014, 02:49:26 PM
I really won't be posting much in this thread before midnight because of spoilers. I will get to watch England/Italy live though :excited: Will be hosting a watch party with 3 Brits, only 1 cheering for England.

Oh yeah, I'm wearing this jersey today
(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m4LUM9Vooa1viOJp5twIaqQ.jpg)
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Post by: mocat on June 13, 2014, 02:50:07 PM
there's no spoilers in this thread MIR  :lol:
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Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2014, 02:51:38 PM
:lol:
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Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2014, 02:59:36 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2014, 05:19:13 PM
The Socceroos suck..I guess Chile isn't bad but woof.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2014, 05:35:32 PM
Goal Socceroos!!!! Game on!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 13, 2014, 06:12:10 PM
RVP and Robben. My word. :love:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2014, 06:17:10 PM
RVP and Robben. My word. :love:

Didn't care about the result, but those two are very fun to watch. :thumbs:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2014, 06:21:12 PM
Australia is coming close to equalizing. Cahill is a stud


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2014, 06:22:32 PM
I have seen a total of twenty minutes of live soccer so far this WC. :frown:
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 13, 2014, 06:25:04 PM
Yeah Robben is one of my favorite players to watch. It's so awesome when he does Robben things. His second goal was pretty much 100% Robben.  :D

I didn't really care about the result either way, but it looks like we could get Brazil v Spain in the first knock-out game, which would be pretty awesome.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2014, 06:25:40 PM

I have seen a total of twenty minutes of live soccer so far this WC. :frown:

I will only get bits and pieces on lunch at work, the 5p games on Friday, and weekend games :(


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 13, 2014, 06:26:09 PM
Australia is coming close to equalizing. Cahill is a stud


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Sounds like I need to turn this game on.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2014, 06:29:08 PM

I have seen a total of twenty minutes of live soccer so far this WC. :frown:

I will only get bits and pieces on lunch at work, the 5p games on Friday, and weekend games :(


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At least I will see all USMNT games.
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Post by: Spaces on June 13, 2014, 06:39:43 PM
I got sent home early today and got to watch the entire Dutch soccer clinic live  :cool:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2014, 06:50:33 PM
Good goal. Chile isn't good on the ball but they finish. Spain is in trouble


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2014, 07:40:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6F7-7wJg4Q
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Post by: kitten_mittons on June 13, 2014, 08:00:24 PM
Austrailia and chile both looked terrible.  Too bad we couldn't play those losers.

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Post by: MakeItRain on June 14, 2014, 04:43:12 AM
Oh yeah, I'm wearing this jersey today
(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m4LUM9Vooa1viOJp5twIaqQ.jpg)

 :Woot:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 08:20:52 AM

Oh yeah, I'm wearing this jersey today
(http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m4LUM9Vooa1viOJp5twIaqQ.jpg)

 :Woot:

That is a sweet jersey MIR. I hope you enjoy your watch party today!!


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 08:25:26 AM
Here are some English fans arriving to Brazil via a boat (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/y4apagub.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 08:26:39 AM
I like this thread and how nice and not mean it is.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 09:16:05 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/asy9yvyn.jpg)




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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 10:16:46 AM
Someone with high referee IQ explain to me if that's good or bad. tia
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Post by: Spaces on June 14, 2014, 10:18:50 AM
For today, give me GREECE, URUGUAY, ENGLAND, and JAPAN  :)
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 10:21:10 AM
I would root for Costa Rica, but eff Joel Campbell. :curse: #teamspaces
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 10:34:59 AM
Would be good for CONCACAF if 'sta 'ca could get a win, but idk if I can cheer for those tico pricks


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Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2014, 10:36:34 AM
i was going to cheer for costa rica but spaces talked me out of it
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 10:53:36 AM
Would be good for CONCACAF if 'sta 'ca could get a win, but idk if I can cheer for those tico pricks


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Yup. I was actually okay with Mexico winning since we own them.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 11:01:16 AM
eff it. I'm in for Ticos. Suarez is a bigger crap human than Campbell imho.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 12:29:04 PM
eff it. I'm in for Ticos. Suarez is a bigger crap human than Campbell imho.

yeah v true. LEGGO TICOS!!!!!
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 12:32:05 PM
really wish the Greeks could of put some of these opportunities away. could have and should have been a different game thus far.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 01:45:36 PM
Is Suarez injured? :Woohoo:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 02:52:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqHWt6iCIAErNmf.jpg)

3 German-Americans, 1 Mexican-American, 1 Norwegian-American, and 1 Icelandic-American. :love: That melting pot.
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Post by: kitten_mittons on June 14, 2014, 02:57:05 PM
Suarez is a complete stud, maybe you guys are thinking about a different suarez.

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 02:58:47 PM
Suarez is a complete stud, maybe you guys are thinking about a different suarez.

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 :lol:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 03:02:04 PM
Ticos letting down CONCACAF


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 03:14:09 PM
THERE WE GO TICOS!!! GOOOOAAAAAL COSTA RICA


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 03:14:42 PM
Great finish. eff Campbell but happy for Costa Rica.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 03:14:51 PM
Was the prick tho


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 03:17:20 PM
WHAT A HEADER! GOOOOAAAAL TICOS! CONCACAF!!!!!


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 03:17:24 PM
 :excited:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 03:20:13 PM
2014 WC Semifinals:

Honduras-Mexico
United States-Costa Rica

:gocho:
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 14, 2014, 03:21:48 PM
really wish the Greeks could of put some of these opportunities away. could have and should have been a different game thus far.

Yeah, that header off the bar looked pretty likely initially. There was also a pretty good save on a blast from Kone early on.

:excited:

 :drool:
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Post by: joda on June 14, 2014, 03:27:01 PM
YEA! Go CONCACAF (except Mexico, eff those guys)!

eff YOU CONMEBOL!
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 03:29:00 PM
Quote
Dax McCarty ?@DaxMcCarty11  1m
The Ticos are CONCACAFING all over Uruguay right now. Dont really know what that means but I just wanted to say it and it seems appropriate.

Dax is a pretty great follow.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 03:34:33 PM

YEA! Go CONCACAF (except Mexico, eff those guys)!

eff YOU CONMEBOL!

joda is 100% correct with this post and is a confirmed studboss.


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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 14, 2014, 03:44:56 PM
Bye-bye Uruguay.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 03:46:30 PM
Oh man :D feel good for our SnowBros


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 03:51:33 PM
(http://i.gyazo.com/06902f4502c4f592acb35d3ffe1dc92f.png)

:D
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 14, 2014, 03:54:08 PM
World Cup 2014 List of shame
Ref from Brazil Croatia game
Spain
Uruguay
Maxi Pereira

 :D

Pretty great WC so far. Hopefully we see some goals in the upcoming game.
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Post by: Spaces on June 14, 2014, 04:08:59 PM
There hasn't been a bad World Cup game yet! What a joy. Can't wait for England-Italy  :excited:
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 14, 2014, 04:16:22 PM
There hasn't been a bad World Cup game yet! What a joy. Can't wait for England-Italy  :excited:

Yeah much better than last WC so far.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 05:35:16 PM
Looks like we're about to have yet another entertaining game. :D

1-0 Italy
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 05:37:27 PM
Great equalizer Rooney to Sturridge.
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Post by: j-von on June 14, 2014, 06:12:51 PM
Great game.  I thought I'd be going for England, but I really love watching Balotelli.
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Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 06:54:59 PM
I don't think I like England OR Italy
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 07:00:38 PM
The Ticos are getting at least a point from Italy. #boldprediction


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 14, 2014, 07:12:49 PM
Pirlo is just way too cool. Could watch him float around all day.

Ok, ready for some Shinji time! Also Yaya! What a nightcap
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 07:26:56 PM
I don't think I like England OR Italy

Me neither
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 07:30:35 PM

Pirlo is just way too cool. Could watch him float around all day.

Ok, ready for some Shinji time! Also Yaya! What a nightcap

Drogba


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 08:21:40 PM
Good finish by Honda(the plate not the car) Japan up 1-0


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Post by: Pete on June 14, 2014, 08:22:18 PM
I don't think I like England OR Italy

Me neither

I found myself rooting for England.   I am currently watching Japan and Ivory Coast, and I find myself rooting for Japan.

Am I a battered wife?   :dunno:


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 08:22:52 PM

Pirlo is just way too cool. Could watch him float around all day.

Ok, ready for some Shinji time! Also Yaya! What a nightcap

Drogba


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I don't see him out there.
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Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 08:59:21 PM
Watching a recording but ivory coast seems very unlucky about 35 minutes in
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Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 09:07:31 PM
Also, it may just be the rain and the muscle shirts talking, but these ivory coast players have great physiques
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 09:07:48 PM


Pirlo is just way too cool. Could watch him float around all day.

Ok, ready for some Shinji time! Also Yaya! What a nightcap

Drogba


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I don't see him out there.

Bench that's why they're losing


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Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 09:09:25 PM
Does Japan's goalie wear short sleeves to look tough or something?
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Post by: Pete on June 14, 2014, 09:24:41 PM
Ivory Coast celebrates hard.  Very enjoyable.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 09:28:18 PM



Pirlo is just way too cool. Could watch him float around all day.

Ok, ready for some Shinji time! Also Yaya! What a nightcap

Drogba


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I don't see him out there.

Bench that's why they're losing


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Drogba comes on Ivory Cost starts to win.


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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 14, 2014, 09:36:17 PM



Pirlo is just way too cool. Could watch him float around all day.

Ok, ready for some Shinji time! Also Yaya! What a nightcap

Drogba


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I don't see him out there.

Bench that's why they're losing


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Drogba comes on Ivory Cost starts to win.


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Good call.  :cool:
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Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 10:07:10 PM
Ivory coast is my favorite team so far. Junk yard elephants

Also, LOL at fifa making coaches wear those dorky lanyards.

Also, why did the ref let this game go on for so long. (See discussion in the real world cup thread)
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 10:11:10 PM
Ivory coast is my favorite team so far. Junk yard elephants

Also, LOL at fifa making coaches wear those dorky lanyards.

Also, why did the ref let this game go on for so long. (See discussion in the real world cup thread)

Time wasting by CIV imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 10:11:48 PM
Ivory coast is my favorite team so far. Junk yard elephants

Also, LOL at fifa making coaches wear those dorky lanyards.

Also, why did the ref let this game go on for so long. (See discussion in the real world cup thread)

Time wasting by CIV imo

they didn't seem to be wasting much time in the added time
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 10:14:23 PM
Ivory coast is my favorite team so far. Junk yard elephants

Also, LOL at fifa making coaches wear those dorky lanyards.

Also, why did the ref let this game go on for so long. (See discussion in the real world cup thread)

Time wasting by CIV imo

they didn't seem to be wasting much time in the added time

Ya Konan faking injury, restarts taking forever
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2014, 10:40:34 PM
Fun day. Tomorrow has some sex appeal. Messi takes the field, Honduras keeps the CONCACAF flag flying vs the French, and the Swiss vs Ecuador is a fine appetizer.


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Post by: meow meow on June 14, 2014, 10:59:33 PM
Haven't read one post of this thread, but I hope USA loses all games.  Go Mexico, bye.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2014, 11:02:32 PM
Haven't read one post of this thread, but I hope USA loses all games.  Go Mexico, bye.

Nice work
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 06:14:17 AM
Rooting pretty hard for the fighting Dzekos against the fighting Agueros today.
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Post by: Spaces on June 15, 2014, 09:02:38 AM
I want Messi magic :drool:
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Post by: Spaces on June 15, 2014, 09:08:44 AM
For today, give me GREECE, URUGUAY, ENGLAND, and JAPAN  :)
Oops! :D

Ok for today, give me SWITZERLAND, HONDURAS, and ARGENTINA  :)
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 09:22:24 AM
Honduras? :surprised:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 09:28:18 AM

For today, give me GREECE, URUGUAY, ENGLAND, and JAPAN  :)
Oops! :D

Ok for today, give me SWITZERLAND, HONDURAS, and ARGENTINA  :)

Settle down Spaces, your CONCACAF is showing ;)


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 09:40:23 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/15/gy7y6u2e.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 09:43:15 AM
Will take.

Get mumped Nick Florence's Beard.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 10:18:12 AM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 10:52:32 AM
Spaces, stop posting in the WC thread. :shakesfist:
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2014, 11:21:45 AM
The two threads each serve their own purpose
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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 11:23:48 AM
yeah, the world cup thread is the 1st soccer thread i've actually enjoyed - cuz no sunny  :D
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 11:32:07 AM

yeah, the world cup thread is the 1st soccer thread i've actually enjoyed - cuz no sunny  :D

:jerk:


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 11:32:41 AM
Great set piece goal for Ecuador. Fun celebration scenes!!


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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 11:33:58 AM

yeah, the world cup thread is the 1st soccer thread i've actually enjoyed - cuz no sunny  :D

:jerk:


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but i didn't say scott  :D
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 11:35:58 AM

yeah, the world cup thread is the 1st soccer thread i've actually enjoyed - cuz no sunny  :D

:jerk:


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but i didn't say scott  :D

:jerk:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 11:40:06 AM


yeah, the world cup thread is the 1st soccer thread i've actually enjoyed - cuz no sunny  :D

:jerk:


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but i didn't say scott  :D

:D

But sunny_c is a crucial cornerstone poster in the soccer community here at gE and is the best MLS poster in any college sports bbs blog site


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 11:41:24 AM
:blush:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 11:47:13 AM
Ecuador looked good in the first half, but the Swiss were developing a few chances late in the half. Will be a fun second half.


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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 11:47:23 AM

yeah, the world cup thread is the 1st soccer thread i've actually enjoyed - cuz no sunny  :D

:jerk:


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but i didn't say scott  :D

:jerk:

 :lol:
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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 11:56:45 AM
hey soccer guys, serious question here: ran across a "top 100 players in the world" article a couple days back, and i expected to see at least a handful of mls players. and perhaps bradley or donovan. but there were 0 mls players and 0 americans. seriously?? is that european bias or are we truly that far behind?
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 12:02:42 PM
hey soccer guys, serious question here: ran across a "top 100 players in the world" article a couple days back, and i expected to see at least a handful of mls players. and perhaps bradley or donovan. but there were 0 mls players and 0 americans. seriously?? is that european bias or are we truly that far behind?

You're not very good at this. Ask CF3 for advice.
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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 12:07:27 PM
hey soccer guys, serious question here: ran across a "top 100 players in the world" article a couple days back, and i expected to see at least a handful of mls players. and perhaps bradley or donovan. but there were 0 mls players and 0 americans. seriously?? is that european bias or are we truly that far behind?

You're not very good at this. Ask CF3 for advice.

not trolling. sincerely asking for your expertise. tia.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 12:14:49 PM
Lol at LD being even close to a top 100 player. Bradley is the only player in the conversation.
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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 12:18:21 PM
Lol at LD being even close to a top 100 player. Bradley is the only player in the conversation.

was donovan close back in 2010? bradley is the unquestioned best player in mls right?
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 12:18:40 PM
De Gea out for Spain. Pepe Reina the option behind pud, Casillas.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 12:20:08 PM
Lol at LD being even close to a top 100 player. Bradley is the only player in the conversation.

was donovan close back in 2010? bradley is the unquestioned best player in mls right?

LD in his prime would have an argument. :dunno:

I think so, yes.
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Post by: Spaces on June 15, 2014, 12:27:43 PM
I like being friends with both soccer threads.
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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 12:29:53 PM
I like being friends with both soccer threads.

you're a better man than me spaces.

i like to troll soccer fans too much  :frown:

sorry for being a jerk and stuff sunny and thanks for the expertise
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 12:35:30 PM
SUI had a good goal disallowed.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/16/e2aqenyb.jpg)
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 12:40:52 PM

SUI had a good goal disallowed.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/16/e2aqenyb.jpg)

Yup they have the right to be pissed.


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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 12:42:51 PM
yeah, i thought that looked good live.

you think soccer will ever use instant replay? i'm guessing no..
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Post by: Spaces on June 15, 2014, 12:47:09 PM
2011 Miami is the only time I've ever liked instant replay.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 12:50:03 PM
Holy crap, Ecuador fudge up a chance Swiss counter attack goal game over


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 12:50:18 PM
Soccer Gods come through!!!


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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 12:50:50 PM
What an amazing finish to a game.


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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 12:51:39 PM
soccer buds, that was awesome  :cheers:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 12:53:57 PM
Fairly meh game overall relative to the rest of the tournament.
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Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 12:56:36 PM
Fairly meh game overall relative to the rest of the tournament.

just that final minute.. ecuador with a good look (why did that guy try to dribble in the box, he was open when the pass got to him), then the swiss finishing on the other end. pretty exciting  :emawkid:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 01:12:35 PM

Fairly meh game overall relative to the rest of the tournament.

Eh best ending


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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 01:38:36 PM

Fairly meh game overall relative to the rest of the tournament.

Eh best ending


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90 minutes tho
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Post by: felix rex on June 15, 2014, 01:52:07 PM
I just learned that Egyptians call the Dutch team "the windmills".

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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 02:43:21 PM
PK to France 10'men for 45+ for Honduras. :(


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: fun muffin on June 15, 2014, 03:17:23 PM
Man at first i didn't think that france got that 2nd goal.  but after watching several replays i think the goal line technology got it right. 

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Post by: j-von on June 15, 2014, 03:19:24 PM
http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/1883796/ghanas-andre-ayew-says-there-is-no-way-ghana-wont-beat-united-states

 :shakesfist:   :curse:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 03:32:59 PM
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J.F.C.

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 15, 2014, 03:51:14 PM
Will take.

Get mumped Nick Florence's Beard.

Gonna beat Pudtugal anyway.

Glad the Swiss beat Ecuador after they were robbed on the bogus offside call.

I like what I've seen from France today.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 04:40:28 PM
http://www.minimalsworld.net/BrazilName/brazilian.shtml

Brazilian name generator

Thought I'd do some of my soccer friends. :D Requires first and last names, so I did my best.

Sunny Cat = Ceta
Scott Wildcat = Scson  :Yuck:
Tobias Tobias = Tobison
Spaces Spaces = Spacisco
Make Itrain = Makildo
Mo Cat = Mimo :D
Forty Two = Twão
Dobber Slobber = Slobba :thumbs:

Feel free to post your own if I didn't already do you! :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on June 15, 2014, 04:47:54 PM
http://www.minimalsworld.net/BrazilName/brazilian.shtml

Brazilian name generator

Thought I'd do some of my soccer friends. :D Requires first and last names, so I did my best.

Sunny Cat = Ceta
Scott Wildcat = Scson  :Yuck:
Tobias Tobias = Tobison
Spaces Spaces = Spacisco
Make Itrain = Makildo
Mo Cat = Mimo :D
Forty Two = Twão
Dobber Slobber = Slobba :thumbs:

Feel free to post your own if I didn't already do you! :D

Joda "Cat" (automatic last name for all goEMAW :dunno:) = Cincha
Joda Joda=Jodando
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: fun muffin on June 15, 2014, 04:51:44 PM
http://www.minimalsworld.net/BrazilName/brazilian.shtml

Brazilian name generator

Thought I'd do some of my soccer friends. :D Requires first and last names, so I did my best.

Sunny Cat = Ceta
Scott Wildcat = Scson  :Yuck:
Tobias Tobias = Tobison
Spaces Spaces = Spacisco
Make Itrain = Makildo
Mo Cat = Mimo :D
Forty Two = Twão
Dobber Slobber = Slobba :thumbs:

Feel free to post your own if I didn't already do you! :D

Fildo   :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 05:04:52 PM
Eff we are going to see two back to back blow outs. Bos-H are about to get pounded


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 05:05:43 PM
Eff we are going to see two back to back blow outs. Bos-H are about to get pounded


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I see no evidence of this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2014, 05:11:58 PM
Skullet
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 05:19:27 PM
Less than 24 hours. I'm nervous. :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 05:44:59 PM
Not going to get to watch live unless something drastic happens. Having nervous breakdowns. This will be the first time I try to stay away from any information and try to watch on DVR delay...


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 05:47:38 PM
Not going to get to watch live unless something drastic happens. Having nervous breakdowns. This will be the first time I try to stay away from any information and try to watch on DVR delay...


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUclvaAJAzo :lol: :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 15, 2014, 06:24:51 PM
Feel free to post your own if I didn't already do you! :D

Nick Florenceiro

 :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 06:25:00 PM
Messi scores. Looked like it deflected. If it didn't, that doesn't go in.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2014, 06:33:25 PM
Messi scores. Looked like it deflected. If it didn't, that doesn't go in.

Weird post
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 15, 2014, 06:35:07 PM
Messi scores. Looked like it deflected. If it didn't, that doesn't go in.

Weird post

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 06:39:13 PM

Not going to get to watch live unless something drastic happens. Having nervous breakdowns. This will be the first time I try to stay away from any information and try to watch on DVR delay...


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUclvaAJAzo :lol: :D

Yup it will be this.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on June 15, 2014, 06:43:35 PM
Go Bosniacats  :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on June 15, 2014, 06:52:49 PM
 :cry:

Oh well 2-1 loss to Argentina not a bad result. Nigeria is the key game
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2014, 07:20:42 PM
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omg, i know that guy IRL. absolutely humongous douchebag (not gEing). just a terrible human being.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 07:52:52 PM
http://instagram.com/p/pSPyK_i-s8/


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: joda on June 15, 2014, 08:24:31 PM
Americats vs Wisghansin in less than 24 hours. Get  :excited: get    :curse: and get ready to party rock your faces off.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2014, 08:42:19 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: j-dub on June 15, 2014, 10:48:07 PM
yeah, i thought that looked good live.

you think soccer will ever use instant replay? i'm guessing no..

i forgot about the line technology  :D

and one of the espn foreigner guys said he would like offsides technology  :D

but alexi lalas was a dork about it  :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: felix rex on June 16, 2014, 02:40:07 AM
Felão
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2014, 07:16:53 AM
I


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 07:26:38 AM

Messi scores. Looked like it deflected. If it didn't, that doesn't go in.

whew, finally caught up and can bbs again.  thought the same, looked like it's be well wide
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 16, 2014, 07:27:47 AM
Omg Spacisco  :love:

TODAY'S THE DAY, SOCCER FRIENDS
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2014, 07:55:48 AM
Those of you who I know IRL please no texts, may have to have my phone on around 5:30p for a quick phone call with my director.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 08:00:16 AM
I


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I BELIEVE
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 16, 2014, 08:51:05 AM
guys go USA today!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: TownieCat on June 16, 2014, 08:51:20 AM
I


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I BELIEVE

I BELIEVE THAT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 08:51:43 AM
i believe that ghana sucks ballsacks and taints
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: felix rex on June 16, 2014, 08:54:15 AM
Ghana is currently rationing electricity so that everyone can watch the game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2014, 09:16:13 AM

i believe that ghana sucks ballsacks and taints

:love:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: TownieCat on June 16, 2014, 10:53:40 AM
So what result should we be rooting for in this GER-POR match? A 0-0 draw, right?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2014, 10:58:33 AM
The arms crossed video for each player is so awkward. :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2014, 10:59:10 AM
What language do they argue with the refs in? English?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Fedor on June 16, 2014, 11:08:12 AM
What language do they argue with the refs in? English?
The refs are all supposed to be able to speak English.  There was some sucky Japanese ref that screwed up and the players were mad that he was explaining himself in gibberish.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: fun muffin on June 16, 2014, 11:16:44 AM
So what result should we be rooting for in this GER-POR match? A 0-0 draw, right?

Cheer for Germany to win.  We don't want portugal to pick up any points.  Germany should beat everyone else in the group.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2014, 11:34:59 AM
i'm leaving work at 3 to get blasted at PNL guys, holy crap the world cup is the best
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
germany is looking pretty solid (surprise)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 11:36:30 AM
germany is looking pretty solid (surprise)

just about jinx'd the eff out of them
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 11:41:25 AM
i'm leaving work at 3 to get blasted at PNL guys, holy crap the world cup is the best

Have fun buddy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: _33 on June 16, 2014, 11:42:17 AM
The guy who flopped should have been kicked out, not the other guy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 16, 2014, 11:50:34 AM
Man guys, I'm so nervous. Not sure what's gonna happen with this game.  :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 16, 2014, 11:52:10 AM
germany is looking pretty solid (surprise)

just about jinx'd the eff out of them

That play was pretty funny. Should have been offsides but if it's not called you have to do better than that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 16, 2014, 11:57:17 AM
steve dave needs to lock this loser thread. weve got a world cup thread now!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 06:57:31 PM
I earned this. Feels good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2014, 07:03:17 PM
This one was for all of us who have been here through qualifying, through gold cup, through the friendlies, through it all. This was also for ALL Americans!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Guys we are tying Portugal away from (probably) moving through the group of death. :)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 08:17:45 PM
We're going to kick their ass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 08:29:22 PM

Guys we are tying Portugal away from (probably) moving through the group of death. :)


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god bless germany absolutely destroying their GD
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 08:31:12 PM
Spaces, Ronaldo sucks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 08:32:45 PM
dgaf about pepe, but pretty certain that almeida and coentrao aren't a go for certain aren't we?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 08:33:19 PM
hopefully nani breaks his own ankle during a flurry of stepovers which then rolls out of bounds
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 08:48:28 PM
dgaf about pepe, but pretty certain that almeida and coentrao aren't a go for certain aren't we?

Just did a search. Both ruled out at least ten days. :cool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 08:51:51 PM
<--- ESL
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 08:55:59 PM
<--- ESL

:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 3maw on June 16, 2014, 09:06:45 PM
is jurgen the only coach stud enough to not have to wear a suit?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2014, 09:09:11 PM
is jurgen the only coach stud enough to not have to wear a suit?

No, Bosnia's coach wore sweatpants.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 16, 2014, 09:23:51 PM
Guys we are tying Portugal away from (probably) moving through the group of death. :)


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I guess I don't understand this. Are we confident that they can't beat Ghana by more than one and/or we will lose to Germany by less than 4 for some reason?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:26:12 PM
Guys we are tying Portugal away from (probably) moving through the group of death. :)


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I guess I don't understand this. Are we confident that they can't beat Ghana by more than one and/or we will lose to Germany by less than 4 for some reason?

I'm pretty damn confident we don't lose by 4 to Germany as long as we don't get any red cards.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kslim on June 16, 2014, 09:28:46 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 16, 2014, 09:36:21 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot

Ah, missed that memo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kslim on June 16, 2014, 09:40:18 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot

Ah, missed that memo.
they are good but if altidore is back we should win by two goals

Confidence rising
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:41:18 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot

Ah, missed that memo.
they are good but if altidore is back we should win by two goals

Confidence rising

Altidore is done for a few weeks in all likelihood.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 09:42:18 PM
if we see altidore again I'd assume we are doing REALLY well
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:43:13 PM
if we see altidore again I'd assume we are doing REALLY well

:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2014, 09:43:57 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kslim on June 16, 2014, 09:45:21 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
christian is old and he is all they have. Do you think Germany is really that good? That match was a crap show from the start. We should win the game have some confidence
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:45:45 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.

Talent-wise, it's not really true, but Ghana is arguably a better team. I think they are. I came into this WC thinking we had a better chance to beat Portugal than Ghana.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:46:07 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
christian is old and he is all they have. Do you think Germany is really that good? That match was a crap show from the start. We should win the game have some confidence

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kslim on June 16, 2014, 09:49:46 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
christian is old and he is all they have. Do you think Germany is really that good? That match was a crap show from the start. We should win the game have some confidence

 :facepalm:
i know Germany is good sunny they maybe the only team that can win it all from our group but what I'm saying is I think Portugal is more overrated than people think and today showed it. They didn't look remotely close to a team we should be worried about
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 09:49:47 PM
as sc alluded to,  portugal is a better team on paper/per position than ghana, but has some real big team chemistry question marks.  (ghana does have some pretty solid/moderately well-known players though)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:52:08 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
christian is old and he is all they have. Do you think Germany is really that good? That match was a crap show from the start. We should win the game have some confidence

 :facepalm:
i know Germany is good sunny they maybe the only team that can win it all from our group but what I'm saying is I think Portugal is more overrated than people think and today showed it. They didn't look remotely close to a team we should be worried about

You should be worried. We can beat them just like we can Ghana, but I was still rough ridin' worried about Ghana. Two of those goals came when Portugal was down a man, but Germany is absolutely that good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kslim on June 16, 2014, 09:52:50 PM
Our players also got a full match feel for the climate, they shouldn't be as winded/cramping against Portugal
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:52:55 PM
as sc alluded to,  portugal is a better team on paper/per position than ghana, but has some real big team chemistry question marks.  (ghana does have some pretty solid/moderately well-known players though)

Just shows how great this group is. Four very good teams.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:53:33 PM
Our players also got a full match feel for the climate, they shouldn't be as winded/cramping against Portugal

True, but Darke said it's even hotter and more humid where the next game is.  :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: kslim on June 16, 2014, 09:54:28 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
christian is old and he is all they have. Do you think Germany is really that good? That match was a crap show from the start. We should win the game have some confidence

 :facepalm:
i know Germany is good sunny they maybe the only team that can win it all from our group but what I'm saying is I think Portugal is more overrated than people think and today showed it. They didn't look remotely close to a team we should be worried about

You should be worried. We can beat them just like we can Ghana, but I was still rough ridin' worried about Ghana. Two of those goals came when Portugal was down a man, but Germany is absolutely that good.
good point. The refs were all over the place today. We will be okay, I think Ghana beats Portugal so if we can at least get a draw we most likely advance right?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:55:42 PM
Pro tip stevsie, Ghana is better than Portugal by like a lot
I don't believe this.
christian is old and he is all they have. Do you think Germany is really that good? That match was a crap show from the start. We should win the game have some confidence

 :facepalm:
i know Germany is good sunny they maybe the only team that can win it all from our group but what I'm saying is I think Portugal is more overrated than people think and today showed it. They didn't look remotely close to a team we should be worried about

You should be worried. We can beat them just like we can Ghana, but I was still rough ridin' worried about Ghana. Two of those goals came when Portugal was down a man, but Germany is absolutely that good.
good point. The refs were all over the place today. We will be okay, I think Ghana beats Portugal so if we can at least get a draw we most likely advance right?

Probably as sw pointed out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 09:57:58 PM
Guys, what was up with K-P Boateng not starting? Imo, Ghana's best player.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 09:59:57 PM
a draw against Portugal should see us through.  I don't know if i see ghana beating portugal tho (not that the result of that game would matter unless extreme blowout)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 10:01:47 PM
I think I'll be rooting for Mexico v. Brazil tomorrow. :shy:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 10:01:49 PM

Guys, what was up with K-P Boateng not starting? Imo, Ghana's best player.

never really known his whole story. always kinda pictured him like a more talented benoit assou-ekotto (talented but doesn't live/die by his trade) but haven't followed him that closely
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 10:02:54 PM

Guys, what was up with K-P Boateng not starting? Imo, Ghana's best player.

never really known his whole story. always kinda pictured him like a more talented benoit assou-ekotto (talented but doesn't live/die by his trade) but haven't followed him that closely

Probably accurate. Great player though. Ghana has some really enjoyable players. Muntari, Gyan, Boateng, Ayew bros :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2014, 10:04:10 PM
absolutely - i would cheer for them 24/7/365 if not for the whole wisghansin thing :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 10:05:21 PM
absolutely - i would cheer for them 24/7/365 if not for the whole wisghansin thing :cheers:

I don't like the Wiscy comparo for Ghana because of play style. I do for Houston.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 10:06:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqS3HgECAAEiS6G.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2014, 10:11:36 PM
Brooks is now officially cap-tied to USMNT.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2014, 10:28:10 PM
Have you guys discovered any long lost Eskimo brothers yet
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: j-dub on June 16, 2014, 10:31:38 PM
Have you guys discovered any long lost Eskimo brothers yet

 :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: ednksu on June 16, 2014, 10:40:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/TIdOxpB.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: j-dub on June 16, 2014, 10:41:47 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/TIdOxpB.gif)

that son of a bitch  :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: ednksu on June 16, 2014, 10:47:48 PM
Did you seem Demps in the presser after the game?  I saw one slow mo from a diff angle, absolutely brutal hit, I'm not sure how he finished that game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: 0.42 on June 17, 2014, 01:59:41 AM
omg go party you dorks
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 02:42:43 AM
Our players also got a full match feel for the climate, they shouldn't be as winded/cramping against Portugal

True, but Darke said it's even hotter and more humid where the next game is.  :ohno:

I don't recall anyone cramping, our fitness wasn't a problem. You can pull a hamstring in any weather.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 02:46:48 AM
On a scale of not that big of deal to a super amazing huge deal, how big is it that Pepe won't be playing in the US game?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 02:51:03 AM
a draw against Portugal should see us through.  I don't know if i see ghana beating portugal tho (not that the result of that game would matter unless extreme blowout)

Not only do I see Ghana beating Portugal, but I've convinced myself that they are getting at least a point from Germany, obviously a nightmare scenario for us. The matchup of the Boateng brothers should be entertaining. Portugal is trash, we need those three points. The World Cup historically is filed with trends who lost their first match but advanced well into the knockout stage, none off them lost 4-0.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 02:55:06 AM
On a scale of not that big of deal to a super amazing huge deal, how big is it that Pepe won't be playing in the US game?

Not a big deal at all, probably better for Portugal since he can't get red carded sitting in his hotel room. Although I don't think he would have tried his normal cheap shot bullshit against any of our regular starters up front. He might have tried Johannsson though as Pepe is nothing but a rough ridin' punk ass bully.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: j-von on June 17, 2014, 03:14:14 AM
On a scale of not that big of deal to a super amazing huge deal, how big is it that Pepe won't be playing in the US game?

I'd say it's a big deal.  He's a world class defender and plays for the best club team in the world.  Portugal has a good stable of defenders, but Pepe being gone is magnified since it looks like Coentrão will be out, and possibly Almeida as well. 

They still have plenty of weapons, and the effect of the defenders being gone will be dependent on how often the US gets into the attacking third and pushes their back line.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2014, 07:09:04 AM
Beating Portugal would send me into a really long period of worthlessness at the office
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
On a scale of not that big of deal to a super amazing huge deal, how big is it that Pepe won't be playing in the US game?

I'd say it's a big deal.  He's a world class defender and plays for the best club team in the world.  Portugal has a good stable of defenders, but Pepe being gone is magnified since it looks like Coentrão will be out, and possibly Almeida as well. 

They still have plenty of weapons, and the effect of the defenders being gone will be dependent on how often the US gets into the attacking third and pushes their back line.

I agree with this
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 07:26:14 AM
it's the forward almeida that's out and not the defender almeida, but 50% of their starting D ain't bad :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 07:28:59 AM
it's the forward almeida that's out and not the defender almeida, but 50% of their starting D ain't bad :)

I didn't even know there was a defender named Almeida.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 07:30:34 AM
a draw against Portugal should see us through.  I don't know if i see ghana beating portugal tho (not that the result of that game would matter unless extreme blowout)

Not only do I see Ghana beating Portugal, but I've convinced myself that they are getting at least a point from Germany, obviously a nightmare scenario for us. The matchup of the Boateng brothers should be entertaining. Portugal is trash, we need those three points. The World Cup historically is filed with trends who lost their first match but advanced well into the knockout stage, none off them lost 4-0.

I wouldn't call Ghana getting 4 points a "nightmare scenario."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 07:47:50 AM
Sounds like Eto'o is out for tomorrow against Croatia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Havs on June 17, 2014, 07:52:29 AM
Dempsey's in Lawrence was quite fun yesterday for this whole soccer shindig. I was impressed.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: Spaces on June 17, 2014, 07:56:28 AM
First off, HEY HEY LOOK AT US GOOOOO!!!!  :D

Secondly, I'm really glad we finally beat Ghana so I can start enjoying them. Their fans and players were a real treat, I love when they have their little sing songs!

And lastly, Portugal is beaten down and in total shambles. I really really hope Ronnie comes out and has a bad start. If we could get him to play annoyed and uninspired, we can absolutely win that game too.

Start to dream, friends.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 08:29:44 AM
a draw against Portugal should see us through.  I don't know if i see ghana beating portugal tho (not that the result of that game would matter unless extreme blowout)

Not only do I see Ghana beating Portugal, but I've convinced myself that they are getting at least a point from Germany, obviously a nightmare scenario for us. The matchup of the Boateng brothers should be entertaining. Portugal is trash, we need those three points. The World Cup historically is filed with trends who lost their first match but advanced well into the knockout stage, none off them lost 4-0.

I wouldn't call Ghana getting 4 points a "nightmare scenario."

It is if we don't beat Portugal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:30:28 AM
us not getting a point from portugal would be the nightmare scenario
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:31:35 AM
a draw against Portugal should see us through.  I don't know if i see ghana beating portugal tho (not that the result of that game would matter unless extreme blowout)

Not only do I see Ghana beating Portugal, but I've convinced myself that they are getting at least a point from Germany, obviously a nightmare scenario for us. The matchup of the Boateng brothers should be entertaining. Portugal is trash, we need those three points. The World Cup historically is filed with trends who lost their first match but advanced well into the knockout stage, none off them lost 4-0.

I wouldn't call Ghana getting 4 points a "nightmare scenario."

It is if we don't beat Portugal.

Because you're assuming we would go down on GD?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:32:03 AM
Quote
Ben Bromley ?@BRUBromley  2m
7.0 overnight rating for USA-Ghana on ESPN; 6.8 for the NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC #usmnt #worldcup
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 08:33:33 AM
us not getting a point from portugal would be the nightmare scenario

I don't like it chances drawing either, I think Ghana will score more goals than we will in the next two matches. I don't think we will open play up at all, that's all they know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:35:13 AM
us not getting a point from portugal would be the nightmare scenario

I don't like it chances drawing either, I think Ghana will score more goals than we will in the next two matches. I don't think we will open play up at all, that's all they know.

With open play comes conceding goals too. They're going to give up more goals than us with a weaker defense playing against Germany's studs and Ronaldo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:36:13 AM
ghana may score more goals than us but i don't exactly expect them to break down germany and portugal offensively
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:36:39 AM
ghana may score more goals than us but i don't exactly expect them to break down germany and portugal offensively

(meaning shut down their offenses, wasn't clear on that)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 08:36:53 AM
Quote
Ben Bromley ?@BRUBromley  2m
7.0 overnight rating for USA-Ghana on ESPN; 6.8 for the NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC #usmnt #worldcup

That's huge considering what time the two events were played. 6PM eastern is a television wasteland, of course game 5 of the finals was primetime on a Sunday.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 08:39:42 AM
We'll see, I just envision them beating Portugal like 3-1 or 4-2, of course they would have to produce some result over Germany as well. Let's just take care of business on Sunday and cheer for the Germans to do the same.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:41:42 AM
I'm hoping for 1 point from Portugal and a Germany win over Ghana. Realistic and puts us through most likely unless Germany destroys us.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:46:29 AM
I'm hoping for 1 point from Portugal and a Germany win over Ghana. Realistic and puts us through most likely unless Germany destroys us.

este
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:48:27 AM
(http://i.gyazo.com/77e5c652ad0f09a9d05789f9efddcba4.png)

I think this is what we're going to see against Portugal. Hopefully Besler in place of Brooks. I think it'll be Besler.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:54:59 AM
hope we can keep the ball away from ronaldo, nani, and co.  those guys (cr7 particularly) hardly even got to see the ball against germany, which we know worked out ok
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 17, 2014, 09:28:15 AM
guys besler didnt look that good. tight hammy or not, i think you still play brooks. he earned it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 09:29:19 AM
guys besler didnt look that good. tight hammy or not, i think you still play brooks. he earned it.

I don't think you're being crazy, but imo you're wrong. Brooks played well and got a goal. Besler is still the number 1 option if healthy or even 90%. Best defender on the team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 17, 2014, 09:34:02 AM
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/the-u-s-now-has-a-better-shot-at-the-world-cup-but-still-needs-a-point-against-portugal/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 09:35:58 AM
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/the-u-s-now-has-a-better-shot-at-the-world-cup-but-still-needs-a-point-against-portugal/

Good breakdown of the scenarios. Thanks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 17, 2014, 09:39:25 AM
 :lol: the thread title!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 09:40:22 AM
:lol: the thread title!

Never would have noticed if you didn't point it out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 09:41:28 AM
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: felix rex on June 17, 2014, 10:05:04 AM
Great moment from my timeline last night:

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: kslim on June 17, 2014, 10:14:37 AM
charlie and fritchy would have some great conversations
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2014, 10:22:16 AM
:lol: the thread title!

Never would have noticed if you didn't point it out.

I'm assuming it's been changed :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 11:45:03 AM
I'm assuming it's been changed :dunno:

was "US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring WC and other nations too!!)"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2014, 12:38:19 PM
Belgium turned it on.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 12:39:09 PM
yeah - that first half was awful but they're moving it well now
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 03:24:08 PM
Mexico representing CONCACAF well so far.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 03:25:44 PM
Mexico representing CONCACAF well so far.

concacaf is a bunch of goddamned studs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 03:27:49 PM
Mexico representing CONCACAF well so far.

concacaf is a bunch of goddamned studs

Honduras tho :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: j-von on June 17, 2014, 06:30:06 PM
Anybody else listen/watch/read Men in Blazers?  If not, give them a try.  My daily routine now includes watching their "boot room extra" after each days games.

http://www.espnfc.us/video/men-in-blazers/103/index

They also have a podcast through Grantland.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 07:24:31 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqXv_8KIgAAErC2.jpg:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (featuring the World Cup!!! :D )
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2014, 08:34:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS172L6Cmv8

OH MAN YOU GUYS  :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (featuring the World Cup!!! :D )
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:45:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS172L6Cmv8

OH MAN YOU GUYS  :excited:

Needs Rudy music but will take that song from The Island/33's Jake tribute. :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 08:50:34 PM
eff, those get me. :cry:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (featuring the World Cup!!! :D )
Post by: ednksu on June 17, 2014, 08:57:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS172L6Cmv8

OH MAN YOU GUYS  :excited:

I have an extreme and undeniable love of American reaction videos.  I mean dudes in FOBs with M4s getting giddy over goals?  Random dudes high fiving the crap out of each other in bars across America.  I mean it just doesn't get any better.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (featuring the World Cup!!! :D )
Post by: 0.42 on June 17, 2014, 09:21:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS172L6Cmv8

OH MAN YOU GUYS  :excited:

Almost positive the bar I was at in Austin was featured at 0:55

i mean holy eff we went crazygonuts :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2014, 09:22:55 PM
Quote
Grant Wahl ?@GrantWahl  12s
Percentage of possible World Cup points won vs other confederations so far: CONCACAF 67% UEFA 67% CONMEBOL 62% CAF 27% AFC 17%

 :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2014, 09:42:06 PM

Quote
Grant Wahl ?@GrantWahl  12s
Percentage of possible World Cup points won vs other confederations so far: CONCACAF 67% UEFA 67% CONMEBOL 62% CAF 27% AFC 17%

 :gocho:

BOOM


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 01:04:05 AM
Joey Bides politicianing it up
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/17/biden-posts-us-locker-room-video-claims-ghana-vp-was-rooting-for-us/?utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Sports%20-%20NBC%20Sports%20Soccer&utm_network=facebook&utm_post=2802576&utm_tags=
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (Featuring the World Cup!!)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 06:30:44 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Pklm-1G2E

the AOs really know how to get down.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2014, 07:21:25 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqXv_8KIgAAErC2.jpg:large)

what a losery logo we have.
On the other hand, that just about settles it, ivory coast is my #2
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2014, 07:25:20 AM
look at all those soccer balls! :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 07:59:38 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqXv_8KIgAAErC2.jpg:large)

what a losery logo we have.
On the other hand, that just about settles it, ivory coast is my #2
1000% ELEPHANTS!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2014, 09:12:23 AM
look at all those soccer balls! :love:

yeah but only one of them is going so fast the air turns into parallel lines  :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 11:40:52 AM
Unconfirmed rumors that Ronaldo is out for the World Cup. :runaway:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 18, 2014, 11:41:59 AM
Unconfirmed rumors that Ronaldo is out for the World Cup. :runaway:

TAKE IT TO THE WORLD CUP THREAD!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 11:42:53 AM
Unconfirmed rumors that Ronaldo is out for the World Cup. :runaway:

TAKE IT TO THE WORLD CUP THREAD!

You can.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 11:43:53 AM
Nevermind, rumors that mocat has you covered.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2014, 11:44:34 AM
:)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 18, 2014, 11:45:58 AM
oh look, a bad/soccer poster being stubborn about soccer threads.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 11:46:43 AM
oh look, a bad/soccer poster being stubborn about soccer threads.

So?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2014, 11:54:42 AM
sunny is a great soccer poster tonya dork
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2014, 11:56:04 AM
sunny is a great soccer poster tonya dork

seconded.  tonya! :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 11:58:43 AM
sunny is a great soccer poster tonya dork

Just mostly everything else I'm bad at. :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 18, 2014, 12:00:33 PM
COOL YOUR crap, EVERYBODY! #1catUSA
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 18, 2014, 12:14:23 PM
sunny is a great soccer poster tonya dork

seconded.  tonya! :shakesfist:

ya thats why i said bad/soccer. totally different than being a bad soccer poster.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 02:47:33 PM
This is why Spain should have started Reina. Casillas  :facepalm:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2014, 02:53:16 PM
just lol @ spain
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 03:06:08 PM
Quote
Sydney Leroux ?@sydneyleroux  48s
On a scale of Casillas to Ochoa, how’s everybody's day going?

 :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 05:30:02 PM

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Sydney Leroux ?@sydneyleroux  48s
On a scale of Casillas to Ochoa, how’s everybody's day going?

 :love:

:lol:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 05:30:43 PM
Shocking that Spain is out, that Australia v Holland game was great got to watch the 2nd half.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 05:45:15 PM
Alex Song....:lol:

https://vine.co/v/MTWbIwLBIbO
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 06:21:19 PM
looks like Croatia are going to need 3 points from El Tri on matchday 3 in group A, El Tri need a draw and they are safe. Brazil is safe with a draw, or a Mexico win. More scenarios still possible depending on if Croatia scores more or not. Will be a fun final day in Group A.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 06:43:59 PM
Croatia is putting goals in. Still don't see Brazil loosing to Cameroon. They will need to win to go through.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2014, 06:52:04 PM
cameroon is pretty not good at soccer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 07:01:10 PM
any more deets on Ronaldo's injury?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 18, 2014, 07:01:36 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mxYFzbz.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 07:01:39 PM
any more deets on Ronaldo's injury?

No.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2014, 07:02:14 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mxYFzbz.png)

Omg :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 07:04:08 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/mxYFzbz.png)

IRLLOL


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 08:21:20 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 08:24:44 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/19/jyqudu6a.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/19/u3umegaj.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2014, 08:27:41 PM
new jersey wasn't Italy? :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2014, 08:28:19 PM
Yup I was shocked.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on June 19, 2014, 12:26:55 AM
 :lol: suck it bandwagon Maine
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2014, 04:59:35 AM
Quote from: Maine
HERP DERP LET'S FIND ONE THAT RHYMES
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2014, 08:47:29 AM
this thread is cheering for Colombia, Greece and Uruguay today. just awful.
Title: Re: World Cup (Copa do Mundo) 2014 Master Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2014, 09:40:02 AM
What's on the slate today? I need this!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 19, 2014, 09:45:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/mxYFzbz.png)

In college I had a Chilean flag hung up around my bed.  People were always like "who the eff is from Texas?"  :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 19, 2014, 09:54:37 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/mxYFzbz.png)

In college I had a Chilean flag hung up around my bed.

why?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 19, 2014, 02:24:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mxYFzbz.png)

In college I had a Chilean flag hung up around my bed.

why?

Privacy, and the flag seemed cooler than a shower sheet.  Really send the ladies an international vibe, ya dig?  :fatty:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 03:32:22 PM
Awesome celebrations by the English fans. Rooney finally has a WC goal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 03:41:15 PM
Oh man.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 03:48:45 PM
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Matthew Doyle ?@MLSAnalyst  21s
Imagine how badly Uruguay would tear apart a CONCACAF team, tho.

:)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 19, 2014, 03:49:32 PM
Suarez is a trooper. This game has been pretty damn fun for the most part.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2014, 06:39:58 PM
The US would smash either of these group C puds(Japan and Greece)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2014, 06:52:53 PM
Columbia is through to the round of 16. Japan, Greece, and Ivory Coast are all still alive.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 08:54:09 PM
Columbia is through to the round of 16. Japan, Greece, and Ivory Coast are all still alive.


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Will take Japan or Ivory Coast. Greeks don't play soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 09:18:13 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/6ana4uga.jpg)

:excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 19, 2014, 09:33:26 PM
Columbia is through to the round of 16. Japan, Greece, and Ivory Coast are all still alive.


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Will take Japan or Ivory Coast. Greeks don't play soccer.

Agree completely. Hard to see the Greeks getting even a point from Ivory Coast so IVC should be through.

I'll just assume the Japan Greece game tonight was awful, didn't watch a minute of it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 09:35:54 PM
Columbia is through to the round of 16. Japan, Greece, and Ivory Coast are all still alive.


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Will take Japan or Ivory Coast. Greeks don't play soccer.

Agree completely. Hard to see the Greeks getting even a point from Ivory Coast so IVC should be through.

I'll just assume the Japan Greece game tonight was awful, didn't watch a minute of it.

Had it on in the background at home for the first half.  :Yuck:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2014, 09:46:39 PM
I'm watching it now and can confirm it's rough ridin' terrible through the first 64 minutes at leadt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2014, 10:09:56 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/6ana4uga.jpg)

:excited:

My camporetro Besler jersey just came in too! Will post pics tomorrow. if those bad boys go on sale post World Cup I highly recommend buying one. (Or if you order now it would be in by the knock out stages!)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 10:17:25 PM
Who do you guys think the USA will play in the quarterfinals?
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2014, 10:19:26 PM
belgium hotspur :driving:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 10:21:17 PM
belgium hotspur :driving:

Pro tip. We can only play Belgium in the round of 16.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 10:24:49 PM
I think Argentina. Will be a tough game, I'm nervous already.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2014, 10:25:00 PM
didn't read your Q properly :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2014, 10:26:50 PM
argentina, unless France manages to slip a bit in group play
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2014, 10:29:49 PM
argentina, unless France manages to slip a bit in group play

I think France wins the group easily.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2014, 10:31:12 PM
probably... (they should and we'll know by tomorrow!)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2014, 05:32:13 AM
How crazy are y'all going to go when Besler shuts down Messi and we go to the SF?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 20, 2014, 07:25:04 AM
V crazy. V v crazy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 08:08:20 AM
Yaya and Kolo's brother, Ibrahim passed away. :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2014, 08:22:46 AM
COSTA RICA!
FRANCE!
ECUADOR!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 20, 2014, 09:09:52 AM
Sunny_cat stop being a child and come to the world cup thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 09:17:36 AM
Sunny_cat stop being a child and come to the world cup thread.

I prefer this thread and its posters.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 20, 2014, 09:19:43 AM
Sunny_cat stop being a child and come to the world cup thread.

I prefer this thread and its posters.
:don'tcare:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2014, 10:47:04 AM
exclusive lower level thread posters can't handle the call up to the big boy futball (means soccer dipshits) thread. they better just stay put here with their mommas.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 11:35:32 AM
exclusive lower level thread posters can't handle the call up to the big boy futball (means soccer dipshits) thread. they better just stay put here with their mommas.

Lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 11:38:22 AM
Btw, if you're rooting for Ecuador over Honduras, you're a confirmed awful human being.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2014, 11:38:54 AM
Btw, if you're rooting for Ecuador over Honduras, you're a confirmed awful human being.

 :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 11:40:23 AM
Btw, if you're rooting for Ecuador over Honduras, you're a confirmed awful human being.

 :dubious:

:dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2014, 11:44:56 AM
Btw, if you're rooting for Ecuador over Honduras, you're a confirmed awful human being.

 :dubious:

:dubious:

what if you are Ecuadorian? still an awful human being, or no?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 11:47:51 AM
Btw, if you're rooting for Ecuador over Honduras, you're a confirmed awful human being.

 :dubious:

:dubious:

what if you are Ecuadorian? still an awful human being, or no?

Nah.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 11:53:09 AM
CONCACAF is rough ridin' crap up.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 01:22:23 PM
Sorry if I offended you, mocat. :frown: I'm just TSCing pretty hard.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2014, 01:25:34 PM
Sorry if I offended you, mocat. :frown: I'm just TSCing pretty hard.

I am TSC'ing my face off as well, but Honduras has mortal wounds and it's really easy to love Ecuadorable
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 05:31:44 PM
Costly just scored the first Honduran WC goal since 1982.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2014, 05:32:34 PM
Wow! What a goal!

(that's an elite Home Alone 2 reference, btw)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2014, 05:32:57 PM
AYYYE CON-CA-CAF!!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2014, 05:34:09 PM
Eff


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 05:34:23 PM
welp
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2014, 06:23:48 PM
Effing eff eff eff


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2014, 11:01:57 PM
Stu Holden on TV :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 07:46:03 AM
Don't eff this up for us, Germany. :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 08:12:00 AM

Don't eff this up for us, Germany. :ohno:

They will.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 09:40:12 AM
Known psychopath, Hope Solo, arrested for domestic violence.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 09:40:48 AM

Known psychopath, Hope Solo, arrested for domestic violence.

She is scary


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 11:43:48 AM
Kevin-Prince Boateng is starting for Ghana. :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 12:26:12 PM
Iran looks really good. They might do this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 12:50:38 PM
Messi is also good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2014, 01:22:48 PM
Those Costa Rica scenes yesterday were INCREDIBLE. That could be us, you guys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 02:34:14 PM

Those Costa Rica scenes yesterday were INCREDIBLE. That could be us, you guys.

Can't wait to text you at the end of the Portugal game :D


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 04:12:58 PM
World Cup amirite guys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 04:18:47 PM
Germany seriously? Eff them


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 04:38:38 PM
Germany seriously? Eff them


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why? beat the pork chops and we move on?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 05:13:44 PM
Germany seriously? Eff them


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why? beat the pork chops and we move on?

:facepalm:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 05:57:27 PM
Exactly!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 06:00:35 PM
You guys know Ghana can at max get 4 points right?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 06:07:21 PM
Ever heard of goal differential, Stan?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 06:08:35 PM
Ever heard of winning another rough ridin' match?

Wanting to move on without winning another game is the saddest crap I've heard.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 06:10:14 PM
Ever heard of winning another rough ridin' match?

Wanting to move on without winning another game is the saddest crap I've heard.

Pfffffffffffft
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 06:34:35 PM
Take a lap sundance


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 06:45:18 PM
Does one need to adopt the desire for flopping and wanting to advance with only one win to be considered a real fan? If so, count me out. Seems like a soft mentality.  Perhaps this is why soccer will never make it in the US?

If the US can't go out and get another win or two ties, they don't deserve to move on in my eyes.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 06:50:42 PM
Does one need to adopt the desire for flopping and wanting to advance with only one win to be considered a real fan? If so, count me out. Seems like a soft mentality.  Perhaps this is why soccer will never make it in the US?

If the US can't go out and get another win or two ties, they don't deserve to move on in my eyes.

I don't care if you think of yourself as a real fan or not. You're absolutely wrong. In tournaments, there is one goal in group play: advance. No one gives a rough ridin' crap how you do it except dumbasses like you.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 06:52:49 PM
In certain situations in soccer, teams play for ties. I don't care if you like that or not. Part of the sport.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 06:56:59 PM
I am not against ties. I love the sport. Granted I don't follow it year round.

I agree that the one goal is to advance. Beat Portugal and advance. I don't know why you took issue with that in the first place.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 06:59:11 PM
We have two matches to pick up a win and you two are bitching about Germany not beating Ghana. Sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 07:15:30 PM

We have two matches to pick up a win and you two are bitching about Germany not beating Ghana. Sad.

shut up.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 21, 2014, 07:16:33 PM
You're the racist right? Now I get your disappointment with the outcome.

Cheerio
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2014, 07:39:46 PM

You're the racist right? Now I get your disappointment with the outcome.

Cheerio

:jerk:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 08:02:07 PM
Lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on June 21, 2014, 09:19:50 PM
we're beating Portugal you guys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 09:27:15 PM
we're beating Portugal you guys

There you have it :kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 10:10:55 PM
via @edwardgaug

(http://i.imgur.com/h1SzOuF.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/kcrtlXW.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/1ND5KAO.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 10:15:30 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqtASDtCQAAwkAk.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2014, 10:23:57 PM
(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10453329_10152404633393941_6388133243909046597_n.jpg)

:love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 09:15:39 AM

(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10453329_10152404633393941_6388133243909046597_n.jpg)

:love:

Hope Solo is going to show up drunk and try to fight all of them.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 09:20:04 AM

(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10453329_10152404633393941_6388133243909046597_n.jpg)

:love:

Hope Solo is going to show up drunk and try to fight all of them.


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LeRoux will beat the eff out of that psycho.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 10:13:29 AM
all 23 players on Russia's squad play for Russian clubs. Just saw that on twitter, shocked i am just now finding this out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 11:23:53 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guG9cVs3ms4&feature=youtu.be

Ronaldo, whatcha gonna do, brother, when the USA runs wild on you?!?!!!! USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 22, 2014, 01:14:35 PM
Why can't tie games be settled with pks?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 01:21:00 PM
The Russia Belgium game was good. We could beat either though if we brought our A game. Not really pumped for Algeria v Korea. Just ready for the Yanks


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 01:27:27 PM
The Russia Belgium game was good.

Twitter seemed to think it was pretty shitty. :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 01:52:37 PM
Why would Five Hour Energy want Oribe Peralta's gross yellow teeth in their commercial?  :Yuck:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 01:57:56 PM
Saw something about JK releasing his lineup at 2:40.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 02:02:21 PM
Desert Foxes > 1000% Elephants  :surprised:

EDIT: (The nickname itself, not the team)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 22, 2014, 02:03:12 PM
Why would Five Hour Energy want Oribe Peralta's gross yellow teeth in their commercial?  :Yuck:
SdK mom almost vommed first time she saw it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 02:03:56 PM
Why would Five Hour Energy want Oribe Peralta's gross yellow teeth in their commercial?  :Yuck:
SdK mom almost vommed first time she saw it.

They should have gotten Chicharito, but he's too busy hanging out with Dr. Dre. :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 22, 2014, 02:07:18 PM
Why would Five Hour Energy want Oribe Peralta's gross yellow teeth in their commercial?  :Yuck:
SdK mom almost vommed first time she saw it.

They should have gotten Chicharito, but he's too busy hanging out with Dr. Dre. :love:
Chicharito is adorbs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 02:44:15 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/23/e7u3eda9.jpg)

:surprised: :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 03:07:27 PM
Korea! That settle! :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 03:48:11 PM
Dempsey up top by himself. Would have preferred a two striker lineup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 04:27:11 PM
Guys I am so rough ridin' nervy right now.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 22, 2014, 04:32:37 PM
Did you just see how chill Dempsey looked in warm ups. Prolly gonna score 10 goals tonight.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 22, 2014, 04:34:29 PM
Also, do you hear that the galaxy is sending the big guns into Cary, NC this week? LD said that they were tires of getting sent home with a loss at the hands if the Railhawks!!


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 22, 2014, 04:36:02 PM
Ronaldo looks frail. Leg is about ready to snap or something. I don't think that little band is gonna hold for 90 minutes.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
Woof guys.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 05:54:37 PM
We have goals in this game...gotta get an early one.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 05:55:06 PM
Demps has been a hero out there.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 05:55:54 PM
Outside the goal mistake and the Howard shocker we have looked good.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2014, 06:02:38 PM

Outside the goal mistake and the Howard shocker we have looked good.


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very much agreed
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 06:54:32 PM
I'm sick


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 06:56:01 PM
And this is why we wanted Germany to beat Ghana sundance kid you rough ridin' idiot.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 07:02:44 PM
Well I hope us and Germany just kick the ball around and draw. They get first place we get through.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CNS on June 22, 2014, 07:03:30 PM
So, win or draw to make it out of group?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 07:04:43 PM

So, win or draw to make it out of group?

Yup. And honestly a Portugal win vs Ghana and we could probably lose. They have to make up 5 goals up on us.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 07:10:45 PM
So, win or draw to make it out of group?

Beating Germany? No problem!

:flush: :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 07:10:54 PM
I want to die
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 22, 2014, 07:13:00 PM
Well I hope us and Germany just kick the ball around and draw. They get first place we get through.


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:cheers:

US can definitely beat Belgium from what I've seen.

Sunny did you see the Germany Ghana game? Some fundamental problems for Germany, like Lahm not being a midfielder. US could definitely win, but I see a draw.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 07:13:55 PM
So, win or draw to make it out of group?

Beating Germany? No problem!

:flush: :flush:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but USA>Ghana and Ghana=Germany, therefore USA>Germany, correct?

:excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on June 22, 2014, 07:14:47 PM
As long as we don't lose by more than 2 to Germany I think we advance.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2014, 07:18:13 PM
So, win or draw to make it out of group?

Beating Germany? No problem!

:flush: :flush:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but USA>Ghana and Ghana=Germany, therefore USA>Germany, correct?

:excited:

:)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2014, 07:59:39 PM
here are the possibilities to go through on Thursday. Green we through, red we home.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bqxo7V_CEAE8Ju3.png:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: kim carnes on June 22, 2014, 10:33:53 PM
i have an idea, let's take the field on thursday and kick the crap out of germany
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 22, 2014, 10:45:40 PM
i have an idea, let's take the field on thursday and kick the crap out of germany
Yes!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 08:28:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 08:56:03 AM
http://screamer.deadspin.com/american-soccer-fans-are-the-saddest-soccer-fans-1594706303

lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 23, 2014, 08:58:58 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

what's this all about
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 09:01:03 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

what's this all about

The US scored a goal (2 actually) in our qualifier in Panama. We had already qualified and could have lost, but we equalized and took the lead both in stoppage time. Zusi and Johannsson scored. If neither scored, and we lost, Mexico would have been eliminated from the World Cup, and Panama would have qualified (or played NZ in the playoff, Idk).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE--yWohZro

(http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/imported_assets/2132133/san_zusi.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2014, 09:01:14 AM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/sideline/news/article/2013/10/17/saint-graham-zusi-presented-gifts-fans-radio-station-sending-mexico-world-cu (http://www.mlssoccer.com/sideline/news/article/2013/10/17/saint-graham-zusi-presented-gifts-fans-radio-station-sending-mexico-world-cu)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2014, 09:04:16 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

Jurgen is an absolute rough ridin' stud
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 23, 2014, 09:05:26 AM
Sounds like the rest of the North American soccer squads are our puppets.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 23, 2014, 09:18:11 AM
I didn't think Mexico would do anything in the WC, but now that they're kicking ass all over the place, i'm glad they made it. Panama would just be another Honduras, imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 09:19:27 AM
Yes, the WC is better with Mexico. They are the second (third?) best representative of CONCACAF.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2014, 10:01:52 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

Jurgen is an absolute rough ridin' stud

did you catch the brief interview with him on the field last night?  he was just BITB'n germany left and right :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 10:02:42 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

Jurgen is an absolute rough ridin' stud

did you catch the brief interview with him on the field last night?  he was just BITB'n germany left and right :lol:

Almost as good as a Jose postgame.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 23, 2014, 10:18:43 AM
Kids, I don't watch a lot of soccer/futbol, but I always watch the World Cup when the U.S. is in it.   I was USA'ing my face off last night.   That said, and I realize that like any sport mistakes can be made . . . the first goal the U.S. gave up last night was one of the lamest goals I've ever personally seen given up in a World Cup match.   Most OG's are just bad luck, being in the wrong place at the wrong time.   

That said, that was a well played game by the U.S. overall.   But as the adage goes, don't get beat deep at the end of the game.

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 23, 2014, 10:28:00 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

what's this all about

The US scored a goal (2 actually) in our qualifier in Panama. We had already qualified and could have lost, but we equalized and took the lead both in stoppage time. Zusi and Johannsson scored. If neither scored, and we lost, Mexico would have been eliminated from the World Cup, and Panama would have qualified (or played NZ in the playoff, Idk).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE--yWohZro

(http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/imported_assets/2132133/san_zusi.jpg)
I'm glad I wandered over here a couple of days ago. all of this = amazing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2014, 11:08:52 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq0W0FPCIAAIxZP.png)

 :gocho:

Jurgen is an absolute rough ridin' stud

did you catch the brief interview with him on the field last night?  he was just BITB'n germany left and right :lol:

I did because of this. a thing that soccer that doesn't suck is how candid in general they seem to be.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 23, 2014, 11:35:53 AM
(http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/imported_assets/2132133/san_zusi.jpg)

 :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 01:29:08 PM
Michael Bradley total distance covered so far in two games: 15.5 miles.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 23, 2014, 03:33:35 PM
congrats to you guys on making KC the soccer capitol of america/6th biggest TV market for last nights game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 06:21:51 PM
Quote
Ben Jata ?@Ben_Jata  3m
CONCACAF Record / Goal Differential in the last 3 world (via @espn)

2014: 5-2-2 / GD = +3
2010: 2-5-4 / GD = -4
2006: 1-9-3 / GD = -14

:popscollar:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2014, 06:25:22 PM
CONCACAF kicking ass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 06:46:33 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10494673_10152502023477042_1913382692309814713_n.jpg)

:love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 23, 2014, 08:33:58 PM
Mexico's coach reminds me of scottwildcat at a KSU game  :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 08:35:33 PM
Mexico's coach reminds me of scottwildcat at a KSU game  :D

:lol: :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2014, 08:36:24 PM

Mexico's coach reminds me of scottwildcat at a KSU game  :D

That is like an amazing compero...and reminds me I have been needing to go on a diet for a few years now.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 23, 2014, 08:38:37 PM
Was talking strictly about the reactions he had today. Angry, fiery passion!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2014, 08:40:42 PM

Was talking strictly about the reactions he had today. Angry, fiery passion!

Eh we are both big dudes. It was a great comparison. We both are very emotional and intense!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2014, 08:43:59 PM

Mexico's coach reminds me of scottwildcat at a KSU game  :D

omg
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 23, 2014, 08:49:08 PM
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10494673_10152502023477042_1913382692309814713_n.jpg)

:love:

Wow
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
I'd be lying if I said I knew who those guys were
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 08:56:42 PM
I'd be lying if I said I knew who those guys were

Really? They're Royals players. Hosmer and Dyson.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2014, 08:59:20 PM
What makes you think I have time and dedication to watch the Royals?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2014, 09:01:52 PM
What makes you think I have time and dedication to watch the Royals?

I don't know, man! It's hard to keep track of who is/isn't a Royals fan on here!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2014, 09:12:13 PM


Mexico's coach reminds me of scottwildcat at a KSU game  :D

omg

Ikr? I actually am smiling pretty hard every time I read this.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2014, 09:28:39 PM

Mexico's coach reminds me of scottwildcat at a KSU game  :D

https://vine.co/v/MtAMWZ0JdJg


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 24, 2014, 04:15:57 AM
Gross. :puke:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 24, 2014, 04:16:52 AM
Evidently coaching the wrong brand of football
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2014, 06:06:51 AM
He is a stud. Go get hit by a car sundance.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2014, 10:25:47 AM
He is a stud. Go get hit by a car sundance.


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Definitely the bitb in sideline emotion.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2014, 10:28:08 AM
He is a stud. Go get hit by a car sundance.


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Definitely the bitb in sideline emotion.

Jurgen, Jose not far behind imo. Mancini also up there.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2014, 10:36:52 AM
He is a stud. Go get hit by a car sundance.


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Definitely the bitb in sideline emotion.

Jurgen, Jose not far behind imo. Mancini also up there.

there is just no competing with this

(http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/the_spot/2014/06/23/herrera-3.gif.CROP.original-original.gif)

it honestly looks like he is in a bar fight.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2014, 10:39:53 AM
:thumbs: needs more knee slides tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 24, 2014, 12:12:05 PM
He is a stud. Go get hit by a car sundance.


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one of these preferably? driven by a kid even? :D

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 24, 2014, 04:08:08 PM
Suarez is a complete sociopath who needs serious counseling. Ban him from the sport altogether.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
suarez to united
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 24, 2014, 05:23:32 PM
I'd find a new team in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2014, 10:31:01 PM

Suarez is a complete sociopath who needs serious counseling. Ban him from the sport altogether.

This what a crap human.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SPEmaw on June 25, 2014, 07:03:34 AM
http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/ (http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/)

Sorry if luked.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2014, 04:31:21 PM
Someone kick Honduras out of CONCACAF. (sorry Roger)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 25, 2014, 05:31:47 PM
http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/ (http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/)

Sorry if luked.

This did not get me "jacked up for thursday". Definitely made me  :facepalm:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2014, 05:37:55 PM
http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/ (http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/)

Sorry if luked.

This did not get me "jacked up for thursday". Definitely made me  :facepalm:

Was pretty meh for me as well
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2014, 05:38:59 PM
Someone make a sweet pump up video that says "Tie Germany." at the end.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 25, 2014, 07:13:45 PM
Someone make a sweet pump up video that says "Tie Germany." at the end.

LOL :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: kso_FAN on June 25, 2014, 09:12:21 PM
"I..."

(Is it too early?)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2014, 09:19:01 PM
:D I BELIEVE!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 25, 2014, 09:59:07 PM


I Believe That
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 26, 2014, 01:08:10 AM
I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL DRAW (AKA WIN KIND OF)!!!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2014, 07:16:43 AM
I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL DRAW (AKA WIN KIND OF)!!!!!

:emawkid: :emawkid: :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2014, 07:26:37 AM
I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 26, 2014, 07:28:23 AM
I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

I BELIEVE THAT PORTUGAL WILL WIN (OR DRAW!)

 #teamportugal!

(http://www.mapsofworld.com/images/world-countries-flags/portugal-flag.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 26, 2014, 07:55:07 AM
11 am kick? THANKS, OBAMA WHAT IS THIS IOWA STATE ON FSN  :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 26, 2014, 09:55:01 AM
I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL DRAW (AKA WIN KIND OF)!!!!!

A Draw is a Win today. WOULD TAKE. LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2014, 10:08:09 AM
Gonzo and Davis starting
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 26, 2014, 10:21:15 AM
http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/ (http://saltshakernews.com/2014/06/23/if-youre-not-jacked-up-for-thursday-this-should-do-the-trick/)

Sorry if luked.

This did not get me "jacked up for thursday". Definitely made me  :facepalm:

Was pretty meh for me as well

What about this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGeZxgatmRs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGeZxgatmRs)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2014, 10:21:22 AM

11 am kick? THANKS, OBAMA WHAT IS THIS IOWA STATE ON FSN  :curse:

:D


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2014, 10:26:12 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/ygumy2et.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2014, 10:59:33 AM
@cuteemergency :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 27, 2014, 11:14:45 AM
@cuteemergency :flush:
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2014, 11:54:58 AM

@cuteemergency :flush:

Adorable dog pictures. I don't even care.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2014, 11:55:04 AM
https://vine.co/v/MTlA3OvZ7zw


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
https://vine.co/v/MTlA3OvZ7zw


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 :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on June 27, 2014, 08:03:14 PM

@cuteemergency :flush:

Adorable dog pictures. I don't even care.


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 :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on June 28, 2014, 12:17:37 AM

@cuteemergency :flush:

Adorable dog pictures. I don't even care.


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 :D

I sure as crap follow them, they are great  :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 28, 2014, 09:53:24 AM
Confirmed stud, Fernandinho will start.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 28, 2014, 11:51:14 AM
Surely Brazil has a better striker than Fred. Damiao? Pato? :dunno: Jo is also garbage imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2014, 12:36:22 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/ane8a9ug.jpg)

Been the best follow all World Cup.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2014, 12:39:15 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/a7eve5em.jpg)

:lol:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2014, 01:57:37 PM
What a shootout.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 28, 2014, 01:58:36 PM
What a shootout.


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MLS Cup shootout > WC R16 shootout
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 28, 2014, 02:14:50 PM
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Brazilian is not a language you gigantic idiot
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 28, 2014, 02:15:36 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/ane8a9ug.jpg)

Been the best follow all World Cup.


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Brazilian is not a language you gigantic idiot

 :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2014, 02:40:03 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/29/ane8a9ug.jpg)

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Brazilian is not a language you gigantic idiot

:lol:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2014, 10:15:22 AM
CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF! CON-CA-CAF!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 29, 2014, 01:03:20 PM
If you ain't Dutch,  you ain't much!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: kim carnes on June 29, 2014, 02:15:23 PM
it seems like belgium might beat us
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2014, 06:15:21 PM
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/e1b6ba88c0020ce9162c682a1ec5bc6c/tumblr_n7y5lxyAbd1st29vno1_1280.jpg)

:)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2014, 06:23:08 PM
that is awesome
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2014, 06:30:46 PM
:'D


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: kim carnes on June 29, 2014, 06:47:24 PM
guys, this belgium team is the real deal
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2014, 07:14:49 PM
Wenger on French TV "Why didn't I sign Cesc? Well, all I can tell you is remember the name Gedion Zelalem."

 :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :excited:

Future American superstar, Gedion Zelalem is better than Cesc Fabregas. Heard it here first, folks.

EDIT:
Quote
Matthew Doyle ?@MLSAnalyst  1m
Looks like Zelalem quote may have been fabricated, according to @arsenalbarclays. Looking for a vine/video myself. r/MLS usually reliable.

:frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2014, 07:22:26 PM
I always forget about Gyau.

Quote
Steven Goff ?@SoccerInsider  now
USA winger Joe Gyau @JoeGyau36 , age 21 from DC area, moving from Hoffenheim to Borussia Dortmund, Insider has learned. @BVB

Dortmund has always done a nice job developing players. :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2014, 08:44:22 AM
Boyd officially signed for some Bundesliga 2 team from Rapid Vienna.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2014, 06:56:43 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaTmXuQr0LA

Decent.

From the comments section:
(http://i.imgur.com/kO0JBzV.gif)

:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 30, 2014, 07:02:53 PM
I can't wait for tomorrow!!!!!


Excellent .gif.

The video left a little to be desired, but USA!!!!

BELIEVE!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2014, 07:06:03 PM
I can't wait for tomorrow!!!!!


Excellent .gif.

The video left a little to be desired, but USA!!!!

BELIEVE!

Better than that other video that was "guaranteed to get you pumped up" or whatever. Only thing I'll say is we're playing too much off being the little guy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 30, 2014, 07:14:18 PM
I can't wait for tomorrow!!!!!


Excellent .gif.

The video left a little to be desired, but USA!!!!

BELIEVE!

Better than that other video that was "guaranteed to get you pumped up" or whatever. Only thing I'll say is we're playing too much off being the little guy.

Agreed. That is my main beef with the video. USA is never "the little guy." The only reason other countries are better is because we don't try as hard to develop the sport, not because we are the little engine that could.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2014, 07:40:39 PM
@FauxPelini's "GUIDE TO WHO TO ROOT FOR: USA vs. BELGIUM"
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrazYscCEAEz7MR.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 30, 2014, 08:20:33 PM
@FauxPelini's "GUIDE TO WHO TO ROOT FOR: USA vs. BELGIUM"
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrazYscCEAEz7MR.jpg)

seems about right.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 06:55:08 AM
I
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2014, 07:47:43 AM
this thread is going for argentina and belgium today. sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:07:58 PM
We're good at soccer. We're going to get better every year until 2018.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrfnVApCIAAkIsQ.jpg)

(http://dy.snimg.com/story-image/0/0/233523/233523-650-366.jpg)

(http://heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/usa-jab.jpg?w=640&h=421)

(http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/597/308/hi-res-185140668-aron-johannsson-of-the-u-s-mens-national-soccer-team_crop_north.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:14:13 PM
Quote
Vincent Kompany ?@VincentKompany  2m
Two words.. TIM HOWARD #Respect #BelUSA

:love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 06:15:22 PM
Man the future is v bright.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 01, 2014, 06:22:22 PM
Tim Howard, will he play in 2018?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:27:40 PM
Tim Howard, will he play in 2018?

MAYBE
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 01, 2014, 06:31:52 PM
Tim Howard, will he play in 2018?

MAYBE

Guess I'll just have to wait and see
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:32:44 PM
I mean, he'll be like 39. I feel like it'll be Guzan (also huge stud)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 8manpick on July 01, 2014, 06:33:36 PM
USA: 318,309,000
Belgium: 11,198,638

And the girl I happened to sir next to at the bar was Belgish or whatever, and had been here less than a week
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 01, 2014, 06:36:02 PM
Ok let's talk Yedlin. That kid won my heart today. My heart belongs to him. It is his. Now, would he be better served to go play in England for 4 years and just become even better? Or is it just as good for him to stay MLS and be a stud here. I have no idea how that works with contracts or if its an option, just seems like people really like the English teams and how they develop talent.

LSIQ here, but not GE'ing, really curious as to this. Watching him play was a delight.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:36:23 PM
USA: 318,309,000
Belgium: 11,198,638

And the girl I happened to sir next to at the bar was Belgish or whatever, and had been here less than a week

oh good grief :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 8manpick on July 01, 2014, 06:37:15 PM
USA: 318,309,000
Belgium: 11,198,638

And the girl I happened to sir next to at the bar was Belgish or whatever, and had been here less than a week

oh good grief :lol:
:rolleyes:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:38:11 PM
Ok let's talk Yedlin. That kid won my heart today. My heart belongs to him. It is his. Now, would he be better served to go play in England for 4 years and just become even better? Or is it just as good for him to stay MLS and be a stud here. I have no idea how that works with contracts or if its an option, just seems like people really like the English teams and how they develop talent.

LSIQ here, but not GE'ing, really curious as to this. Watching him play was a delight.

Tbh, I don't think it matters that much. I'd rather him stay here for awhile longer where he's guaranteed starts. Players can develop well in MLS though (Besler, Zusi, Omar). Thing about Yedlin I'm curious about is if he moves to the midfield or stays at right back (where he plays at Seattle).
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 01, 2014, 06:39:33 PM
How dreamy is that kid though SC? I mean wow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 01, 2014, 06:42:25 PM
The two goals allowed can both be attributed to his overcommitment on the wing, but he could have been under orders to push the issue with Cameron in there. He definitely has potential.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:42:43 PM
How dreamy is that kid though SC? I mean wow.

Pretty dreamy. He and Julian are gonna be stars. :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:43:29 PM
The two goals allowed can both be attributed to his overcommitment on the wing, but he could have been under orders to push the issue with Cameron in there. He definitely has potential.

He obviously needs work defensively.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 06:47:35 PM
Yedlin is really hawt and I love him, and he has an amazing future. That said I will still boo the crap out of him when he is at SP wearing green :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 06:48:54 PM
Yedlin is really hawt and I love him, and he has an amazing future. That said I will still boo the crap out of him when he is at SP wearing green :D

:emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 01, 2014, 06:58:09 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 07:03:25 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Wil Trapp, Brek Shea, Joey Gyau, Terrence Boyd, Juan Agudelo, Shane O'Neill, Greg Garza, Perry Kitchen, Joe Corona, Luis Gil, Will Packwood, Cody Cropper, Bill Hamid, Sean Johnson

Gedion Zelalem and Shawn Parker not eligible but could be

I can't predict the future tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 07:11:28 PM
Also this guy:

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2013/08/Erik%20Palmer-Brown%20DL.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 01, 2014, 07:12:55 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Wil Trapp, Brek Shea, Joey Gyau, Terrence Boyd, Juan Agudelo, Shane O'Neill, Greg Garza, Perry Kitchen, Joe Corona, Luis Gil, Will Packwood, Cody Cropper, Bill Hamid, Sean Johnson

Gedion Zelalem and Shaun Parker not eligible but could be

I can't predict the future tho

Thanks, I knew about Agudelo, Shea, and Boyd. I'll have to check out the others.

Have you seen enough of Palmer-Brown to guess if he has a chance to be in the mix too? Nvm, answered as I was posting
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 07:15:16 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Wil Trapp, Brek Shea, Joey Gyau, Terrence Boyd, Juan Agudelo, Shane O'Neill, Greg Garza, Perry Kitchen, Joe Corona, Luis Gil, Will Packwood, Cody Cropper, Bill Hamid, Sean Johnson

Gedion Zelalem and Shaun Parker not eligible but could be

I can't predict the future tho

Thanks, I knew about Agudelo, Shea, and Boyd. I'll have to check out the others.

Have you seen enough of Palmer-Brown to guess if he has a chance to be in the mix too? Nvm, answered as I was posting

Yep, I think there's a very real possibility EPB goes to Russia. He was a little sketchy at first, but he's looked great for SKC the past few appearances. I love him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 07:33:44 PM
Quote
John Wondolowski ?@jwondo  1m
no dad on earth is prouder of their son than I am of @chriswondo - and of the entire USMNT - the heart was amazing and inspiring

I am a big fan of the Wondolowski family.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 07:48:32 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Wil Trapp, Brek Shea, Joey Gyau, Terrence Boyd, Juan Agudelo, Shane O'Neill, Greg Garza, Perry Kitchen, Joe Corona, Luis Gil, Will Packwood, Cody Cropper, Bill Hamid, Sean Johnson

Gedion Zelalem and Shawn Parker not eligible but could be

I can't predict the future tho

these two intrigue me. They both have had runs in the NT before, and have been on the radar for a while for their ages. Both will be fun players to follow in this next cycle because they have some caps but haven't seen much action at the NT level lately. They will have a lot of chances this cycle especially since we will see 2 Gold Cups, a Copa America, (hopefully)the Confederations Cup, and the entire cycle of WCQs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:15:07 PM
brek shea is not usmnt material imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:15:45 PM
(i actually quite dislike him but am trying to be civil)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 08:16:25 PM
(i actually quite dislike him but am trying to be civil)

i'm not a big fan of his but he is still relatively young and could still find his way into some camps.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:18:58 PM
(i actually quite dislike him but am trying to be civil)

Really?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:22:11 PM

Really?

not gE'ing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 08:27:05 PM
I don't think a lot of people like Shea
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:28:22 PM
I believe in him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 08:30:09 PM
I believe in him.

eh we will see.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 08:30:16 PM
usa has loads of scorers everywhere so i can see why somebody might hate another potential scorer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:31:27 PM
i wouldn't exactly call him a scorer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:31:49 PM
(not his role, to be fair)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:34:10 PM
hopefully he goes back to mls (am I behind the times on his location?)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 08:36:00 PM
hopefully he goes back to mls (am I behind the times on his location?)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brek_Shea

nope Stoke, was on loan last season though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 08:36:34 PM
do you remember the gold cup in 2013?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:37:19 PM
thought barnsley told him to gtfo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:38:27 PM

do you remember the gold cup in 2013?

the pinnacle
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:38:39 PM
thought barnsley told him to gtfo

Barnsley can eabod
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:39:03 PM

do you remember the gold cup in 2013?

the pinnacle

He's like 23 man
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 08:39:58 PM

do you remember the gold cup in 2013?

the pinnacle

He's like 23 man

24
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 01, 2014, 08:41:39 PM
BS needs to GTFOOEngland and get some PT somewhere
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:42:19 PM
he's serviceable or whatever, i just hope for our own sake we can field a better option
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:42:26 PM
BS needs to GTFOOEngland and get some PT somewhere

SKC imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:43:07 PM

BS needs to GTFOOEngland and get some PT somewhere

strongly agree.  he's unconfident AF on the field lately
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:43:33 PM
he's serviceable or whatever, i just hope for our own sake we can field a better option

Like Green, Yedlin, or Zelalem? Sure.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:43:34 PM
(when he sees it)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 08:44:11 PM
yeah s_c
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 08:45:06 PM
Does anyone remember that goal he scored on SKC in Dallas in 2011? :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 0.42 on July 01, 2014, 09:24:44 PM
Does anyone remember that goal he scored on SKC in Dallas in 2011? :love:

stud
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SPEmaw on July 01, 2014, 10:52:07 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Gedion Zelalem and Shawn Parker not eligible but could be

Why not?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 01, 2014, 10:59:42 PM
Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Gedion Zelalem and Shawn Parker not eligible but could be

Why not?

I guess I worded that wrong. Both have only appeared for German youth squads. I'd prefer to not turn this into a FIFA eligibility/one time switch discussion.

EDIT: I'm pretty sure to play for us, they'd need to file their one-time switch even though they've only appeared for youth squads. (making them currently "not eligible")
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SPEmaw on July 01, 2014, 11:34:54 PM

Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Gedion Zelalem and Shawn Parker not eligible but could be

Why not?

I guess I worded that wrong. Both have only appeared for German youth squads. I'd prefer to not turn this into a FIFA eligibility/one time switch discussion.

EDIT: I'm pretty sure to play for us, they'd need to file their one-time switch even though they've only appeared for youth squads. (making them currently "not eligible")

Thanks. Didn't mean to detail, just curious. I hope Jurgen can recruit them, too.

The future definitely seems bright for the USMNT.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 06:12:28 AM


Who are some young talented players we should be watching for '18 for the US? Players not on this years squad specifically.

Gedion Zelalem and Shawn Parker not eligible but could be

Why not?

I guess I worded that wrong. Both have only appeared for German youth squads. I'd prefer to not turn this into a FIFA eligibility/one time switch discussion.

EDIT: I'm pretty sure to play for us, they'd need to file their one-time switch even though they've only appeared for youth squads. (making them currently "not eligible")

Thanks. Didn't mean to detail, just curious. I hope Jurgen can recruit them, too.

The future definitely seems bright for the USMNT.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:21:28 AM
True
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 02, 2014, 09:47:56 AM
Do whatever is necessary to improve the roster and team as long as Yedlin is still there. He's my favorite.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:52:18 AM
Do whatever is necessary to improve the roster and team as long as Yedlin is still there. He's my favorite.

2-3 more WCs. Probably 3
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 02, 2014, 10:00:44 AM
We need more Yedlin types to turn to soccer. High level athletes who are a little too small for football and basketball. I mean for every Darren Sproles there's got to be at least 100 more of that type who never get a shot at college ball. If they'd turn to soccer in their middle school years when it's obvious they'll never be very tall I'd say there's a pretty good chance at least as many could become high level soccer players as become high level football players.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 10:41:25 AM
Quote
Andy Edwards ?@AndyEdMLS  1m
Tim Howard, when asked who will be starting GK for #USMNT in four years: "Brad Guzan." (via @dpshow)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 03:23:04 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrY8khICYAAP82q.jpg:large)

herp derp
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Post by: mocat on July 02, 2014, 03:25:35 PM
old people  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spracne on July 02, 2014, 03:51:42 PM
Eddie Andal, blood of the first men
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 07:01:42 PM
@J_Green37 will not go on a loan. Guardiola plans for next season include him http://t.co/gDew4FCGGe

:horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 07:48:45 PM
@J_Green37 will not go on a loan. Guardiola plans for next season include him http://t.co/gDew4FCGGe

:horrorsurprise:

whoa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 08:11:23 PM
Quote from: Steven Goff ?@SoccerInsider
FIFA official thinks U.S. should bid for 2026 World Cup http://wapo.st/1qRxwFz  via @washingtonpost
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 02, 2014, 08:25:06 PM
2026 is before 2050 fwiw :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 08:38:36 PM
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/07/02/usa-2018-world-cup-roster

Article from Bird. Pretty good list. About who I would have. And very close to what our very own s_c has been predicting. I am glad Zusi had his run this year because the more I look at the midfield talent pool objectively I do not see him making another go in '18. Hopefully he can have a good showing in the '15 Copa America and Gold Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 08:41:27 PM
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/07/02/usa-2018-world-cup-roster

Article from Bird. Pretty good list. About who I would have. And very close to what our very own s_c has been predicting. I am glad Zusi had his run this year because the more I look at the midfield talent pool objectively I do not see him making another go in '18. Hopefully he can have a good showing in the '15 Copa America and Gold Cup.

only thing, is I think EPB will be better than Omar 4 years from now...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 08:41:39 PM
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/07/02/usa-2018-world-cup-roster

Article from Bird. Pretty good list. About who I would have. And very close to what our very own s_c has been predicting. I am glad Zusi had his run this year because the more I look at the midfield talent pool objectively I do not see him making another go in '18. Hopefully he can have a good showing in the '15 Copa America and Gold Cup.

Never heard of that one forward. Completely agree on Zusi.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 08:46:33 PM
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/07/02/usa-2018-world-cup-roster

Article from Bird. Pretty good list. About who I would have. And very close to what our very own s_c has been predicting. I am glad Zusi had his run this year because the more I look at the midfield talent pool objectively I do not see him making another go in '18. Hopefully he can have a good showing in the '15 Copa America and Gold Cup.

Never heard of that one forward. Completely agree on Zusi.

he is a guy who is being projected out as a future stud. has had some caps with the U-20s and i think kicked major ass in college.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 08:50:03 PM
Here was my 23 a few weeks ago.

Goalkeepers: Guzan, Cropper, Hamid;

Defenders: Garza, Johnson, Besler, Brooks, Yedlin, Chandler, Palmer-Brown, Packwood;

Midfielders: Gil, Corona, Trapp, Bradley, Shea, Kitchen, Diskerud, Green;

Forwards: Altidore, Johannsson, Boyd, Agudelo

:dunno:

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 08:51:57 PM
pretty close.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 08:52:33 PM
all 3 foreign super studs should be citizens by then, just gotta hope they stay uncapped.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:00:33 PM
all 3 foreign super studs should be citizens by then, just gotta hope they stay uncapped.

Who other than Zelalem?
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 09:22:28 PM
Diego Fagundezu has been rumored to be working towards citizenship. Has youth caps with Uruguay


Also Darlington Nagbee is working on citizenship. He is Liberian I believe. Neither are of the quality of Z-Man and Jul-Dawg but would be good guys to have in the pool

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 02, 2014, 09:24:43 PM
I still do a double take anytime I see Altidore is only 24.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:25:31 PM
Diego Fagundezu has been rumored to be working towards citizenship. Has youth caps with Uruguay




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Fagundez is pretty damn good. Wonder if he'd be a midfielder or forward. Who is the third?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 09:26:59 PM

Diego Fagundezu has been rumored to be working towards citizenship. Has youth caps with Uruguay




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Fagundez is pretty damn good. Wonder if he'd be a midfielder or forward. Who is the third?

Edited my post above to include Nagbee.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:27:48 PM

Diego Fagundezu has been rumored to be working towards citizenship. Has youth caps with Uruguay




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Fagundez is pretty damn good. Wonder if he'd be a midfielder or forward. Who is the third?

Edited my post above to include Nagbee.


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Omg Nagbe :drool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 09:27:49 PM

Diego Fagundezu has been rumored to be working towards citizenship. Has youth caps with Uruguay


Also Darlington Nagbee is working on citizenship. He is Liberian I believe. Neither are of the quality of Z-Man and Jul-Dawg but would be good guys to have in the pool

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:28:36 PM
Most MLS analysts say Nagbe is the most talented player in MLS. Legit
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2014, 09:30:14 PM
Maybe I am underrating them. Have read both are working towards US citizenship. Nagbe won't be seeing any world cups with Liberia so he is an easy get. Diego may be tougher if Uruguay shows senior team interest.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2014, 09:32:43 PM
Maybe I am underrating them. Have read both are working towards US citizenship. Nagbe won't be seeing any world cups with Liberia so he is an easy get. Diego may be tougher if Uruguay shows senior team interest.


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They've both already said they would like to play for us I'm pretty sure, but who knows. You're probably right saying that Julian and Gedion are better.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 02, 2014, 10:35:39 PM
I still do a double take anytime I see Altidore is only 24.

Wtf no way
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 03, 2014, 12:19:49 AM
I still do a double take anytime I see Altidore is only 24.

Wtf no way

That I do the double take or that he's only 24?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 03, 2014, 12:21:06 AM
I still do a double take anytime I see Altidore is only 24.

Wtf no way

That I do the double take or that he's only 24?

I can't believe he's 24. He's been famous for like, 12 years
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 03, 2014, 12:22:24 AM
I still do a double take anytime I see Altidore is only 24.

Wtf no way

That I do the double take or that he's only 24?

I can't believe he's 24. He's been famous for like, 12 years


I know, it sure seems that way. There's a legitimate chance he plays in 2 more world cups
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 03, 2014, 06:29:59 AM
Goalkeepers: Guzan, Cropper, Hamid;

Defenders: Garza, Johnson, Besler, Brooks, Yedlin, Chandler Cameron, Palmer-Brown Gonzalez, Packwood;

Midfielders: Gil, Corona, Trapp, Bradley, Shea Nagbe, Kitchen, Diskerud, Green;

Forwards: Altidore, Johannsson, Boyd, Agudelo

http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/07/02/usa-2018-world-cup-roster

I think I overlooked Cameron. Was thinking he'd be too old, but 32 isn't too old for a center back.

One thing I will say about this is the midfield only has one defensive midfielder (Bradley). Diskerud and Rowe are sort of deep-lying playmakers (more Rowe than Mix), but neither of them can do what Beckerman or Jones did. I like Cameron in the midfield, but who knows if I will when he's 32. I'd be willing to bet money Trapp is on the roster. If not, makes the camp. They mention O'Neill as a midfielder, but I think his best position is center back. Same thing with Okugo.

Also, I see no need for 5 forwards, especially when Julian is considered a midfielder. And did we not learn our lesson not having a backup for Jozy (Boyd)? Boyd will be four years better. He's gotta be on the roster. Unless Jordan Morris is the backup. I know nothing about him. I'm sure they're right that Dempsey could be on the roster, but I'm personally ready to move on. I may feel differently in four years.

                Guzan
Johnson, Brooks, Besler, Garza
               Bradley
    Yedlin, Diskerud, Green
     Johannsson, Altidore

I'm hoping Brooks transitions from LCB to RCB (I think he's better suited to be a RCB anyway). Garza could be that trusty long term fullback we've been missing since Cherundolo. Could see Yedlin/Johnson switched. Could also see Agudelo starting in place of Johannsson.

I want to get rid of the whole 2-3 defensive midfielders bull crap. Especially 3. Let's rough ridin' attack teams and win the World Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 03, 2014, 05:06:52 PM
huge list an some good commentary on the pool of players to watch during the '18 cycle

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/7/3/5864221/potential-usmnt-players-to-watch-during-the-2018-world-cup-cycle
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 03, 2014, 05:36:06 PM
huge list an some good commentary on the pool of players to watch during the '18 cycle

http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/7/3/5864221/potential-usmnt-players-to-watch-during-the-2018-world-cup-cycle

Holy crap Kekuta Manneh would be fantastic
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2014, 08:12:58 AM
Yedlin to Liverpool (on trial - for now)

http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/04/liverpool-step-up-interest-in-seattle-sounders-defender-deandre-yedlin-4787470/
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2014, 09:06:48 AM
Has anyone besides the metro put that out yet?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2014, 10:06:07 AM
Not that I've seen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2014, 10:58:36 AM
https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/485436905509892096
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Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 11:00:50 AM

Yedlin to Liverpool (on trial - for now)

http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/04/liverpool-step-up-interest-in-seattle-sounders-defender-deandre-yedlin-4787470/

noooooooooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2014, 11:01:25 AM

Yedlin to Liverpool (on trial - for now)

http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/04/liverpool-step-up-interest-in-seattle-sounders-defender-deandre-yedlin-4787470/

noooooooooooooooooooooo

it is just the metro. do not freak out yet.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 11:02:36 AM
:)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 05, 2014, 11:20:48 AM
why would that be bad Tobias?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 11:21:56 AM
liverpool is the nebraska of english soccer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2014, 12:03:26 PM
Liverpool is an uglier city than Nebraska is an ugly state believe it or not.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 05, 2014, 12:09:31 PM
https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/485436905509892096
Eff Lala
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2014, 12:14:37 PM
I like Alexi. Why was Cameron so butthurt?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on July 05, 2014, 12:16:10 PM
Did you morons read that Yedlin article? Sheesh. Also, what's the story with Lalas and Cameron? LOL
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 12:18:24 PM
no because metro
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2014, 12:18:48 PM
What about the Yedlin article? I'm not an idiot. I know it's not necessarily legit.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on July 05, 2014, 12:30:40 PM
What about the Yedlin article? I'm not an idiot. I know it's not necessarily legit.

They didn't even say he was going like you implied.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2014, 12:31:12 PM
Alexi is a stud Cameron is being a bitch.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 12:31:27 PM
it's transfer season.  when someone's actually going you know
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 12:32:41 PM
people get linked to every bullshit club imaginable (certain publications like metro and marca are terrible about it)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2014, 12:35:29 PM
What about the Yedlin article? I'm not an idiot. I know it's not necessarily legit.

They didn't even say he was going like you implied.

Everyone that I was talking to knew that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2014, 12:38:10 PM
people get linked to every bullshit club imaginable (certain publications like metro and marca are terrible about it)

Remember when CJ was going to Arsenal? :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2014, 12:39:46 PM

people get linked to every bullshit club imaginable (certain publications like metro and marca are terrible about it)

Remember when CJ was going to Arsenal? :lol:

#neverforget #CJLondonWatch


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 05, 2014, 12:40:51 PM
:lol:

transfer speculation is oddly enough non-existent in american sports compared to how soccer gets.  never really thought much about it but it is kinda crazy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 06, 2014, 10:30:54 AM
Yedlin to Roma in 2015

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/calciomercato/roma-blocked-yedlin-he-will-stay-one-more-year-in-the-mls/

 http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/06-07-2014/roma-sempre-piu-made-usa-bloccato-americano-yedlin-801151974524.shtml
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 06, 2014, 10:35:22 AM
love the pic of sabatini in that blog post :lol:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/06/2u8ade2e.jpg)
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Post by: sunny_cat on July 06, 2014, 10:41:35 AM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on July 07, 2014, 07:40:40 AM
why would that be bad Tobias?

Wouldn't be bad at all, CF3. Not bad at all.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2014, 07:42:52 AM
I'd prefer he go to roma, developmentally
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on July 07, 2014, 07:57:32 AM
I'd prefer he go to roma, developmentally

Yeah, probably get more playing time on a second tier team like Roma.
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Post by: asava on July 07, 2014, 10:12:51 AM
I'd prefer he go to roma, developmentally

Yeah, probably get more playing time on a second tier team like Roma.

I think his athleticism gets him into quite a few games, regardless. Can't teach SEC Speed, etc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 07, 2014, 01:28:30 PM
I'd prefer he go to roma, developmentally

Yeah, probably get more playing time on a second tier team like Roma.

:dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2014, 01:34:36 PM
(s_c knows this, but my post was sincere)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 07, 2014, 09:23:55 PM
We're going to win the Olympics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_men's_national_under-23_soccer_team

             Cropper
Acosta, O'Neill, Brooks, Miller
               Trapp
          Zelalem, Gil
    Yedlin, Villarreal, Green
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2014, 09:28:11 PM
:surprised:

really should be fun.  like the Olympic format actually
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 07, 2014, 09:49:36 PM
Me too. Think LD might play. No idea who our other two overage players would be. I don't remember us having any last time. Just remember Roger for Honduras and Hulk for Brazil
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 07, 2014, 09:55:59 PM
Me too. Think LD might play. No idea who our other two overage players would be. I don't remember us having any last time. Just remember Roger for Honduras and Hulk for Brazil

how old would LD be at that point? Would Z-Man be committed by then? Maybe Bradley would want to play? Could be Tim Howard's farewell...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 08, 2014, 02:09:39 PM
Guys, I picked dobber jr up from soccer camp today. I think he did a good job of passing a lot of his knowledge on to the other campers and overall it was a good camp.
I am kind of pissed about dobber jr not winning MVP of the camp. For some reason he spent more time playing right back than striker or midfielder. I don't think he was able to showcase all of his skill. Sure, he closes faster than ABJ on a weak ass Baylor QB and tackles similarly as well. However, if they would have had him at striker for more time, they would have seen that he can score faster than Beems in a high school full of horny 16 year olds.
I am pretty sure it was rigged and the kid who won was probably the camp director's nephew.
Oh well, #wc2022


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2014, 09:17:29 AM
Roma, Napoli, and Anderlecht have all made offers for Yedlin.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/9376051/transfer-news-usa-world-cup-star-deandre-yedlin-attracting-european-interest
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 09, 2014, 02:42:10 PM
so i found a crazy person on fb while reading comments on HCJK's post about beating Brazil, and I am not quite sure what to do with it. This place seems as good as any. Enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/PeterSoccer?fref=ufi (https://www.facebook.com/PeterSoccer?fref=ufi)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2014, 02:47:28 PM
"it is that simple"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 09, 2014, 02:50:14 PM
"I don't see any development in the game what so ever, especially in improving a player's ability to kick the soccer ball, which is the bare bone basis for the game of soccer."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 09, 2014, 02:52:06 PM
I just cannot stop reading his analysis.

"Congrats to Mexico's 0-0 tie with Brazil...we saw some great saves from both goalies, but unfortunately no finishing skills from any player on the field during this game, when you know how to shoot on target, then the ball will go on target, and what I mean on target is that you shoot into the space where the goalie can't reach, and no player showed that they were capable of doing that...when a player knows how to master the ball, all they have to do is to get 35 to 30 yards away from the goal and shoot on target, and the goalie won't be able to get it, that is how simple finishing can be, if you understand the physics of the ball, and basically no player does, and that is because it has not been showed to them as of yet. I have offered my finishing training services to the national team of Mexico more than once, but they said, just like USA, that they are not interested...imagine if they let me come in an train their players in how to truly finish by mastering the ball...what a game difference this would be for either Mexico or USA...if anyone is reading this and has any connections to the national Mexican soccer Federation or the USA soccer Federation...have them contact me to help them win the next World Cup...actually, I can help them now, with just a few days of classroom teaching and on the field training in Brazil, but I am sure that won't happen."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2014, 02:54:19 PM
he sounds like he has something to sell
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2014, 02:54:36 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2014, 02:54:52 PM
he sounds like he has something to sell

nailed it

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/peter-hason/12/31/a4
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Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2014, 02:55:33 PM
:surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
sometimes I'm not sure if you're making fun of me or not tobias, and I like that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2014, 02:57:42 PM
I guess I didn't exactly read his whole post. ha!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2014, 02:58:05 PM
sometimes I'm not sure if you're making fun of me or not tobias, and I like that.

do you want me to tell you if i was or not in this case?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 09, 2014, 03:09:08 PM
why has no one on the USMNT contacted this guy. we could have won it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 09, 2014, 04:12:44 PM
what a great exchange up there everybody ^  :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on July 11, 2014, 09:34:56 PM
grunny was busting bukaty's balls about besler this morning. 

Grunny "He got trucked"

Nate "the guy was bigger"

Grunny "the guy was bigger and he trucked him"

pretty funny
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2014, 05:53:03 PM
Now that the World Cup is over we can start looking forward to the US in the Gold Cup
And Copa America! We have a friendly in September @ Ireland. That would be a fun trip.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 13, 2014, 06:07:38 PM
My number 1 takeaway from this WC was that Michael Ballack needs to be on my tv more often. :users:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2014, 06:10:07 PM

My number 1 takeaway from this WC was that Michael Ballack needs to be on my tv more often. :users:

Ballack is a super stud


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 14, 2014, 08:30:20 PM
sooo....didn't realize that he Copa America that the US is getting to compete in and going to host is not their real one in 2015, but a special Centennial tournament in '16. That means that the US will have tournaments in '15, hopefully two in '16, and hopefully two in 17 leading up to Russia '18.  :drool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 14, 2014, 08:32:07 PM
sooo....didn't realize that he Copa America that the US is getting to compete in and going to host is not their real one in 2015, but a special Centennial tournament in '16. That means that the US will have tournaments in '15, hopefully two in '16, and hopefully two in 17 leading up to Russia '18.  :drool:

Moar soccer :drool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 14, 2014, 09:38:33 PM
that had not occurred to me, dude
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 14, 2014, 09:39:18 PM
o/u for trophies set at 2.5 :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 14, 2014, 10:14:57 PM

o/u for trophies set at 2.5 :gocho:

Two gold cups will be ours, gotta think we compete for gold at the Olympics, could be a contender for the Centennial Copa, almost won the Confederations last time we were in it...I mean it COULD be over.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 14, 2014, 10:16:14 PM
really looking forward to olympics
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 14, 2014, 10:16:26 PM
you guys got me excited
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 14, 2014, 10:23:52 PM
Winning the olympics so over
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 15, 2014, 08:17:14 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsoF-siCEAIonfR.png:small)

Goalkeepers: Guzan, Cropper, Hamid;

Defenders: Garza, Johnson, Besler, Brooks, Yedlin, Chandler, Palmer-Brown, Packwood;

Midfielders: Gil, Corona, Trapp, Bradley, Shea, Kitchen, Diskerud, Green;

Forwards: Altidore, Johannsson, Boyd, Agudelo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2014, 08:19:34 PM
sunny_cat post
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2014, 08:20:00 PM
(good thing)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 15, 2014, 08:23:07 PM
Just letting everyone know that basically we'll have Andrea Pirlo playing for USMNT pretty soon here.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2014, 08:29:06 PM
trapp_vinyard.jpg
Title: sunny_cat! (lower division birthday thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2014, 05:55:34 AM
I guess?

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Title: Re: sunny_cat!
Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2014, 07:20:03 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/16/3ebu2e8u.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 16, 2014, 08:05:30 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsoF-siCEAIonfR.png:small)

is that, like, ever? it must be equivalent to hitting a walkoff grand slam or something
Title: Re: sunny_cat!
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 16, 2014, 09:16:30 AM
(https://img1.etsystatic.com/006/0/5176714/il_570xN.393927691_565h.jpg)
Title: Re: sunny_cat!
Post by: Winters on July 16, 2014, 11:39:29 AM
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ad/b0/07/adb007b02ab1bde9ae9d04e02397f684.jpg)
Title: Re: sunny_cat!
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 16, 2014, 12:33:52 PM
@seven
Title: Re: sunny_cat!
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 16, 2014, 12:34:56 PM
(http://chefx.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/011fd9e1-5f05-425a-830e-0c17072bc90f1.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 16, 2014, 12:35:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsuiSFPANn0&feature=youtu.be

3:50 mark, Arteta talks about Zelalem for a second

 :gocho:

http://www.squawka.com/news/young-guns-three-arsenal-youngsters-who-could-impress-arsene-wenger-this-pre-season/139491/attachment/4328971#main
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 16, 2014, 12:48:45 PM
(http://i.gyazo.com/eff5a6b0a14c8b59d30eb6ae47b5b612.png)

 :gocho:
Title: Re: sunny_cat!
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 16, 2014, 01:14:04 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BmGJZ-L2yjQ/TPOivO7pFxI/AAAAAAAAADc/i5Tt6nMZYVs/s1600/cake.jpg)
Title: Re: sunny_cat! (lower division birthday thread)
Post by: steve dave on July 16, 2014, 01:16:45 PM
fixed
Title: Re: sunny_cat! (lower division birthday thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 16, 2014, 01:18:55 PM
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/28/b8/26/28b826a95767b1fd2812a642252579b6.jpg)
Title: Re: sunny_cat! (lower division birthday thread)
Post by: kslim on July 16, 2014, 01:51:04 PM
fixed
Awhahahahahaha
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 17, 2014, 09:35:20 PM
I'm listening to Soccer Morning. Greg Seltzer is talking about how Joe Gyau may be breaking into the Borrussia Dortmund first team in the near future. Seltzer is a stud fwiw.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Gyau
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on July 17, 2014, 11:18:04 PM
I thought soccer was over for 4 years  :confused:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2014, 08:55:56 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F20jnQdW9ks

That's the US U20s v. Australia live stream. Some tournament. Will post starters if I find it.

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2014, 08:59:18 PM
Quote
U.S. Soccer YNT @ussoccer_ynt  ·  29s
USA starters: 1-Steffen; 13-Odoi-Atsem, 4-Donovan, 5-Amick, 2-Requejo; 16-Arce, 6-Canouse; 7-Arriola; 24-Thompson, 8-Gooch, 11-Pfeffer

Only player I've heard of is Arriola. Thompson if it's Tommy Thompson, the homegrown on SJ.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2014, 09:37:52 PM
are there any tricks for YouTube streams that won't play on an appletv?  usoc games never work either :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2014, 10:08:04 PM
According to Greg Seltzer, race for Yedlin is now between Inter and Napoli.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2014, 10:09:43 PM
well napoli is a giant piece of crap so do I really have to pull for inter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2014, 10:10:38 PM
Napoli is a much better team atm
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2014, 10:16:19 PM
Napoli is a much better team atm

just looked and yeah.  :frown:

(nothing good should happen to naples)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2014, 10:21:02 PM
i almost kinda got into serie a in like 2008 or so.  dunno what happened to that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 21, 2014, 09:11:54 AM
Gerrard retired from England
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 21, 2014, 09:13:53 AM
Gerrard retired from England

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 21, 2014, 08:22:12 PM
Campo Retro Brazil '14 Collection shirts are only 20 GBP. Pretty great deal if ya want a sexy American retro themed top. http://www.camporetro.com/Shop-By-Collection/The-Brazil-14-Collection
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bonercat on July 22, 2014, 02:21:46 PM
Campo Retro Brazil '14 Collection shirts are only 20 GBP. Pretty great deal if ya want a sexy American retro themed top. http://www.camporetro.com/Shop-By-Collection/The-Brazil-14-Collection

Not to shabby...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on July 22, 2014, 06:23:24 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 06:27:03 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

will be driving to the game from work, but that is pretty cool. good for cementing our place as a premiere city for US Soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 06:28:26 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

will be driving to the game from work, but that is pretty cool. good for cementing our place as a premiere city for US Soccer.

been a high priority of Robb's for awhile. Glad it's getting done.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on July 22, 2014, 06:43:18 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

will be driving to the game from work, but that is pretty cool. good for cementing our place as a premiere city for US Soccer.

been a high priority of Robb's for awhile. Glad it's getting done.

am I mis-remembering that this was originally planned for Swope?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 06:47:55 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

will be driving to the game from work, but that is pretty cool. good for cementing our place as a premiere city for US Soccer.

been a high priority of Robb's for awhile. Glad it's getting done.

am I mis-remembering that this was originally planned for Swope?

i think you are misremembering
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on July 22, 2014, 06:58:00 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

will be driving to the game from work, but that is pretty cool. good for cementing our place as a premiere city for US Soccer.

been a high priority of Robb's for awhile. Glad it's getting done.

am I mis-remembering that this was originally planned for Swope?

i think you are misremembering

Must have been thinking of the 2013 expansion to the sporting training center.
http://www.sportingkc.com/swope-park-training-center
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 07:24:58 PM
http://americansoccernow.com/articles/fernando-arce-jr-17-chooses-u-s-over-mexico

no idea if he will ever get a senior national cap but its always a good time to grab a guy over El Tri
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 07:57:38 PM
Greg Seltzer's series on top USMNT players going into '18 has been interesting. Just did defensive midfielders yesterday. Bolded are his picks to make the 23. Anyone not currently eligible won't make his list.

Defensive midfield: Geoff Cameron, Danny Williams, Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu, Perry Kitchen
(Also being monitored: Caleb Stanko, Alfredo Morales, Jonathan Spector)

Left back: Marc Pelosi, Chris Klute, Greg Garza, Michael Orozco Fiscal, Juan Pablo Ocegueda
(Also being monitored: Seth Sinovic)

Left center back: John Brooks, Matt Besler, Erik Palmer-Brown, Tim Ream, Chris Schuler
(Also being monitored: George John)

Right center back: Omar Gonzalez, Will Packwood, Shane O'Neill, Matt Hedges, Michael Parkhurst
(Also being monitored: Walker Zimmerman)

Right back: Deandre Yedlin, Eric Lichaj, Timmy Chandler, Andrew Farrell, Sheanon Williams
(Also being monitored: Zarek Valentin, Kofi Sarkodie, Josh Williams, Chance Myers)

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Steve Clark, Bill Hamid, Cody Cropper
(Also being monitored: Dan Kennedy, Tally Hall, Clint Irwin, Luis Robles, Zac McMath, Caleb Patterson-Sewell)

http://www.noshortcorners.com/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 08:03:14 PM
What a joke EPB isn't even being monitored


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:03:49 PM
What a joke EPB isn't even being monitored


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read the list again
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:08:01 PM
Just came across this pretty great gif. Pretty sure it's not luke'd.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jp0TEjtueyU/U7f5-k4r_WI/AAAAAAAACrM/4oyIUiQtrB0/s1600/29b3cf80-03a3-11e4-82c9-a7e4c3ccce4c_howardsavesBIGFINAL.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 08:12:17 PM
What a joke EPB isn't even being monitored


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read the list again

whoops
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:13:17 PM
What a joke EPB isn't even being monitored


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read the list again

whoops

Yeah. Seltzer is a total stud. He's not going to overlook anyone. Especially one of the best American prospects.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2014, 08:14:23 PM

Just came across this pretty great gif. Pretty sure it's not luke'd.

do u even soccer bbs bro
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2014, 08:14:47 PM
but yeah, great gif :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 08:14:58 PM
he is one of the few people i have seen not calling for Cody Cropper not getting a ticket to Russia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:15:34 PM

Just came across this pretty great gif. Pretty sure it's not luke'd.

do u even soccer bbs bro

I remember a bunch of Timmy photoshops. Do not remember that gif.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:17:21 PM
he is one of the few people i have seen not calling for Cody Cropper not getting a ticket to Russia.

Yeah. He's getting a lot of attention, but like EPB, he's still an unknown. None of our young keepers went to Brazil. All oldish and experienced. Interesting thing to me was Sean Johnson over Hamid. It's pretty much neck and neck, but Hamid is definitely the hot name at the moment. Steve Clark is quietly one of the best in MLS.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 08:19:04 PM
Sean Johnson should never be capped again.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:19:22 PM
Sean Johnson should never be capped again.


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lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:20:29 PM
On top of Olympic qualifying (and Chicago Fire'ing), my biggest beef with Sean is that rough ridin' lazy eye. :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:23:40 PM
Quote from: Pep Guardiola
The United States has the most important sports in the world. When they are focused on basketball, tennis or golf, they are the best. So when this happens, when they are focused on football [soccer] and develop it, they’ll make it better, better and better.

 :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 08:26:08 PM
Quote from: Pep Guardiola
The United States has the most important sports in the world. When they are focused on basketball, tennis or golf, they are the best. So when this happens, when they are focused on football [soccer] and develop it, they’ll make it better, better and better.

 :love:

Pep and Jose have both been quoted to saying they would want to manage the USMNT before iirc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: Pep Guardiola
The United States has the most important sports in the world. When they are focused on basketball, tennis or golf, they are the best. So when this happens, when they are focused on football [soccer] and develop it, they’ll make it better, better and better.

 :love:

Pep and Jose have both been quoted to saying they would want to manage the USMNT before iirc.

I don't remember Jose saying that but remember Pep. Would love either. Give 2 WC cycles to each.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2014, 08:29:04 PM
found the Jose quote he said he would like to coach in the US, but said he could not coach the NT unless he coaches the Portugal NT first because "they have been waiting for me for a long time"

I could see Jose at Chelsea for 3-6 more years, Portugal for a cycle or two and a stint in the US before he retires.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2014, 08:30:54 PM
would take. Pep can take us into 2022 in USA.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on July 22, 2014, 08:33:17 PM
Get off our nuts elite European coaches
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 23, 2014, 09:45:51 AM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

the 9 car dealerships tho, what on earth is wrong with suburbia?  :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 23, 2014, 03:41:59 PM
Zelalem is in the 20 for Arsenal friendly at RBNY.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 23, 2014, 05:09:38 PM
Greg Seltzer's series on top USMNT players going into '18 has been interesting. Just did defensive midfielders yesterday. Bolded are his picks to make the 23. Anyone not currently eligible won't make his list.

Box to box midfield: Michael Bradley, Wil Trapp, Fernando Arce Jr, Dax McCarty, Sacha Kljestan
(Also being monitored: Benji Joya, Stuart Holden, Mikey Lopez)

Defensive midfield: Geoff Cameron, Danny Williams, Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu, Perry Kitchen
(Also being monitored: Caleb Stanko, Alfredo Morales, Jonathan Spector)

Left back: Marc Pelosi, Chris Klute, Greg Garza, Michael Orozco Fiscal, Juan Pablo Ocegueda
(Also being monitored: Seth Sinovic)

Left center back: John Brooks, Matt Besler, Erik Palmer-Brown, Tim Ream, Chris Schuler
(Also being monitored: George John)

Right center back: Omar Gonzalez, Will Packwood, Shane O'Neill, Matt Hedges, Michael Parkhurst
(Also being monitored: Walker Zimmerman)

Right back: Deandre Yedlin, Eric Lichaj, Timmy Chandler, Andrew Farrell, Sheanon Williams
(Also being monitored: Zarek Valentin, Kofi Sarkodie, Josh Williams, Chance Myers)

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Steve Clark, Bill Hamid, Cody Cropper
(Also being monitored: Dan Kennedy, Tally Hall, Clint Irwin, Luis Robles, Zac McMath, Caleb Patterson-Sewell)

http://www.noshortcorners.com/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on July 23, 2014, 05:29:36 PM
Pretty great stuff for KC
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article784791.html

the 9 car dealerships tho, what on earth is wrong with suburbia?  :flush:

like the surrounding area? i know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: j-von on July 23, 2014, 05:55:57 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article791676.html


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 23, 2014, 09:16:22 PM
Quote
Squire Barnes @sbarnesglobal  ·  56m
He'll be missed. Team captain Jay Demerit will likely announce his retirement from the Whitecaps this week.

:frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 23, 2014, 09:21:03 PM
Field on the roof? Yes please
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2014, 10:39:13 AM
Freddy Adu to Serbian league :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 24, 2014, 10:40:48 AM
not even one of the two teams i've actually heard of in that league :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 24, 2014, 11:15:21 AM
Freddy Adu to Serbian league :lol:
What happened to that guy?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2014, 11:20:57 AM
He's awful at soccer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Belvis Noland on July 24, 2014, 11:32:59 AM
somebody please explain this facility to me.  Is this going to be the national headquarters, or just one of many facilities.  Like, how often will the National Team practice here?  How often will JK be here?  In a general sense, what is the purpose of the facility - if it's not the home of the national team.   
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2014, 12:16:21 PM
Greg Seltzer's series on top USMNT players going into '18 has been interesting. Just did defensive midfielders yesterday. Bolded are his picks to make the 23. Anyone not currently eligible won't make his list.

Center attacking midfield: Luis Gil, Mikkel Diskerud, Alejandro Bedoya, Kelyn Rowe, Junior Flores
(Also being monitored: Sebastian Lletget, Duane Holmes, Emerson Hyndman, Dillon Powers, Alejandro Guido)

Box to box midfield: Michael Bradley, Wil Trapp, Fernando Arce Jr, Dax McCarty, Sacha Kljestan
(Also being monitored: Benji Joya, Stuart Holden, Mikey Lopez)

Defensive midfield: Geoff Cameron, Danny Williams, Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu, Perry Kitchen
(Also being monitored: Caleb Stanko, Alfredo Morales, Jonathan Spector)

Left back: Marc Pelosi, Chris Klute, Greg Garza, Michael Orozco Fiscal, Juan Pablo Ocegueda
(Also being monitored: Seth Sinovic)

Left center back: John Brooks, Matt Besler, Erik Palmer-Brown, Tim Ream, Chris Schuler
(Also being monitored: George John)

Right center back: Omar Gonzalez, Will Packwood, Shane O'Neill, Matt Hedges, Michael Parkhurst
(Also being monitored: Walker Zimmerman)

Right back: Deandre Yedlin, Eric Lichaj, Timmy Chandler, Andrew Farrell, Sheanon Williams
(Also being monitored: Zarek Valentin, Kofi Sarkodie, Josh Williams, Chance Myers)

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Steve Clark, Bill Hamid, Cody Cropper
(Also being monitored: Dan Kennedy, Tally Hall, Clint Irwin, Luis Robles, Zac McMath, Caleb Patterson-Sewell)

http://www.noshortcorners.com/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 24, 2014, 01:57:15 PM
no fabian johnson? huh?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 24, 2014, 02:05:17 PM
no fabian johnson? huh?

He probably is going to have him in the midfield
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spracne on July 24, 2014, 02:14:14 PM
Will Packwood is gonna make the cut but not Ben Dover and Long Dong Silver?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2014, 07:50:53 PM

somebody please explain this facility to me.  Is this going to be the national headquarters, or just one of many facilities.  Like, how often will the National Team practice here?  How often will JK be here?  In a general sense, what is the purpose of the facility - if it's not the home of the national team.   

The training HQ, and the coaching HQ, the business offices probably stay in Chicago, and non winter camps are probably going to be here, cold month camps will still be in LA.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: j-von on July 25, 2014, 01:59:17 AM
I wonder if they'll ever have USMNT practices or training sessions open to the public?  I'd be very happy about that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: j-von on July 25, 2014, 02:58:17 AM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/07/24/ahead-new-york-red-bulls-friendly-arsenals-arsene-wenger-says-gedion-zelalem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9StSvkYa7ro
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 26, 2014, 11:48:15 AM
http://m.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/07/25/fifa-issues-statement-following-public-pressure-strip-russia-2018-world-cup?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 28, 2014, 05:49:27 AM
http://m.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/07/25/fifa-issues-statement-following-public-pressure-strip-russia-2018-world-cup?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid


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Yeah because the Olympics sure helped.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 28, 2014, 10:55:21 AM
Boyd tore his ACL. :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 28, 2014, 10:59:09 AM
dobberjr got picked up for a preseason tourney in mid-August. Looking forward to providing updates soon!


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 28, 2014, 11:20:50 AM
How old is slobber jr? Has this been covered?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 28, 2014, 04:37:31 PM
Rising 6th grader.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 28, 2014, 04:40:48 PM
dobber toddler will keep me posting in here for years (unless he plays baseball or something, then I can screw up a different thread) (also, dobberette will likely cause me to get a pintrest account, unless she starts playing with more HEART)

(Was that good cross posting 42?)


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2014, 06:52:10 PM
if Dobber Jr. doesn't start getting looks by the YNT in the next two years i'm going to BID
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 29, 2014, 10:21:26 AM
Greg Seltzer's series on top USMNT players going into '18 has been interesting. Bolded are his picks to make the 23. Anyone not currently eligible won't make his list.

Left midfield: Julian Green, Paul Arriola, Brek Shea, Joseph Gyau, Mario Rodriguez
(Also being monitored: Lee Nguyen, Kainoa Bailey, Jose Villarreal, Bobby Wood)

Right midfield: Fabian Johnson, Rubio Rubin, Josh Gatt, Harrison Shipp, Joe Corona
(Also being monitored: Graham Zusi, Daniel Cuevas, Andrew Wooten)

Center attacking midfield: Luis Gil, Mikkel Diskerud, Alejandro Bedoya, Kelyn Rowe, Junior Flores
(Also being monitored: Sebastian Lletget, Duane Holmes, Emerson Hyndman, Dillon Powers, Alejandro Guido)

Box to box midfield: Michael Bradley, Wil Trapp, Fernando Arce Jr, Dax McCarty, Sacha Kljestan
(Also being monitored: Benji Joya, Stuart Holden, Mikey Lopez)

Defensive midfield: Geoff Cameron, Danny Williams, Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu, Perry Kitchen
(Also being monitored: Caleb Stanko, Alfredo Morales, Jonathan Spector)

Left back: Marc Pelosi, Chris Klute, Greg Garza, Michael Orozco Fiscal, Juan Pablo Ocegueda
(Also being monitored: Seth Sinovic)

Left center back: John Brooks, Matt Besler, Erik Palmer-Brown, Tim Ream, Chris Schuler
(Also being monitored: George John)

Right center back: Omar Gonzalez, Will Packwood, Shane O'Neill, Matt Hedges, Michael Parkhurst
(Also being monitored: Walker Zimmerman)

Right back: Deandre Yedlin, Eric Lichaj, Timmy Chandler, Andrew Farrell, Sheanon Williams
(Also being monitored: Zarek Valentin, Kofi Sarkodie, Josh Williams, Chance Myers)

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Steve Clark, Bill Hamid, Cody Cropper
(Also being monitored: Dan Kennedy, Tally Hall, Clint Irwin, Luis Robles, Zac McMath, Caleb Patterson-Sewell)

http://www.noshortcorners.com/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spracne on July 29, 2014, 11:59:15 AM
Omar Gonzalez, Will Packwood
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 29, 2014, 12:05:03 PM
Lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 30, 2014, 01:38:54 PM
Quote
Major League Soccer ?@MLS  4m
US youth international Rubio Rubin signs four-year deal with Eredivisie side Utrecht: http://soc.cr/zLbuL 

:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 30, 2014, 01:56:53 PM
At some time in the near future...
Quote
Major League Soccer ?@MLS  4m
US youth international dobber jr signs four-year deal with Eredivisie side Utrecht: http://soc.cr/zLbuL 

:thumbs:


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on July 30, 2014, 03:20:02 PM
I didn't realize Marc Pelosi was playing left back these days
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 30, 2014, 03:26:39 PM
I didn't realize Marc Pelosi was playing left back these days

Me neither
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 30, 2014, 04:41:11 PM
This is my favorite thread to post in.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 30, 2014, 06:59:06 PM
Utrecht is a good club in a good league, but I think dobber Jr does better. #Big5OrBust
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 30, 2014, 07:00:19 PM

Utrecht is a good club in a good league, but I think dobber Jr does better. #Big5OrBust
:thumbs: #truth



Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 30, 2014, 07:29:39 PM
Maybe MLS will be on that level by then. :surprised:

SEVEN TIME MLS CHAMPION, SPORTING KANSAS CITY SIGNS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER DOBBER JR.

"I wanted to have teammates that would challenge me day in, day out," the 16 year old said when asked about the interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 30, 2014, 10:16:49 PM
If tacos are based on real life laughing at posts, that's a 7 taco post.

:love:

:lol: :lol:


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 31, 2014, 06:08:06 PM
Greg Seltzer's series on top USMNT players going into '18 has been interesting. Bolded are his picks to make the 23. Anyone not currently eligible won't make his list.

Striker: Jozy Altidore, Terrence Boyd, Aron Johansson, Juan Agudelo, Jack McInerney
(Also being monitored: Gyasi Zardes, Victor Pineda, Alonso Hernández, Lynden Gooch, Jordan Morris, Omar Salgado, Zach Pfeffer, Ben Spencer, Jack McBean)

Left midfield: Julian Green, Paul Arriola, Brek Shea, Joseph Gyau, Mario Rodriguez
(Also being monitored: Lee Nguyen, Kainoa Bailey, Jose Villarreal, Bobby Wood)

Right midfield: Fabian Johnson, Rubio Rubin, Josh Gatt, Harrison Shipp, Joe Corona
(Also being monitored: Graham Zusi, Daniel Cuevas, Andrew Wooten)

Center attacking midfield: Luis Gil, Mikkel Diskerud, Alejandro Bedoya, Kelyn Rowe, Junior Flores
(Also being monitored: Sebastian Lletget, Duane Holmes, Emerson Hyndman, Dillon Powers, Alejandro Guido)

Box to box midfield: Michael Bradley, Wil Trapp, Fernando Arce Jr, Dax McCarty, Sacha Kljestan
(Also being monitored: Benji Joya, Stuart Holden, Mikey Lopez)

Defensive midfield: Geoff Cameron, Danny Williams, Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu, Perry Kitchen
(Also being monitored: Caleb Stanko, Alfredo Morales, Jonathan Spector)

Left back: Marc Pelosi, Chris Klute, Greg Garza, Michael Orozco Fiscal, Juan Pablo Ocegueda
(Also being monitored: Seth Sinovic)

Left center back: John Brooks, Matt Besler, Erik Palmer-Brown, Tim Ream, Chris Schuler
(Also being monitored: George John)

Right center back: Omar Gonzalez, Will Packwood, Shane O'Neill, Matt Hedges, Michael Parkhurst
(Also being monitored: Walker Zimmerman)

Right back: Deandre Yedlin, Eric Lichaj, Timmy Chandler, Andrew Farrell, Sheanon Williams
(Also being monitored: Zarek Valentin, Kofi Sarkodie, Josh Williams, Chance Myers)

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Steve Clark, Bill Hamid, Cody Cropper
(Also being monitored: Dan Kennedy, Tally Hall, Clint Irwin, Luis Robles, Zac McMath, Caleb Patterson-Sewell)

http://www.noshortcorners.com/

From the final post (strikers)

"This is a little tricky. Here you see Altidore still listed as starter and Boyd (the most prototypical #9 of current pedigree past him) in the top spots. Does that mean I foresee AJ and Agudelo missing out in 2018? Not necessarily, not by a long shot. It is quite possible we will see these guys share time at other positions in Russia - the former perhaps underneath the striker and the latter out wide."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 31, 2014, 07:50:23 PM
Quote
Doug McIntyre ?@DougMacESPN  4m
Don’t expect Green to play much vs. MLS All-Stars, either. Per @MonicaGonzo, Pep said he could get "5, 10, 15 mins.” #usmnt

Quote from: Julian's dad
JGreen, M.P.A. ?@jgreenSTPA  5m
He'll play against MLS
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 01, 2014, 02:25:17 PM
Quote
Devin Pleuler ?@devinpleuler  5m
O'Neill, Trapp, Yedlin, Serna, Gil, Delgado, Miller, Cochran, Joya, Zimmerman.

Most #MLS minutes from U-23 Olympic eligibles this season.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 01, 2014, 02:27:22 PM
EPB will kill the Olympics
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 01, 2014, 02:33:21 PM
EPB will kill the Olympics

Hoping for Kempin and EPB both starting. It'll be interesting to see where O'Neill plays. That'll play a big part in whether EPB is the starter. O'Neill can play CB, RB, and DM. He prefers midfield, but he's best at CB (like Okugo). I think Delgado has been playing RB for Chivas.

Could see Kempin; Miller, EPB, Zimmerman, Delgado with O'Neill/Trapp in central midfield, and Yedlin on the wing or wide midfield.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 01, 2014, 03:03:54 PM
Quote from: Greg Seltzer
G - Cody Cropper (Southampton), Zack Steffen (University of Maryland)

D - A.J. Cochran (Houston Dynamo), Christian Dean (Vancouver Whitecaps), Ramon Martin del Campo (San Jose Earthquakes), Bryan Gallego (Arizona United), Juan Pablo Ocegueda (Oaxaca), Will Packwood (Birmingham City), Oscar Sorto (LA Galaxy)

M - Dennis Flores (León), Luis Gil (Real Salt Lake), Marlon Hairston (Colorado Rapids), Benji Joya (Chicago Fire)

A - Daniel Cuevas (Lobos), Alfred Koroma Shams (Internacional), Jordan Morris (Stanford), Victor Pineda (Indy Eleven), Omar Salgado (Vancouver Whitecaps)

http://www.noshortcorners.com/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 02, 2014, 08:36:00 AM
Fagundez called up to Uruguay U20s for friendly
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 02, 2014, 08:48:22 AM
Fagundez called up to Uruguay U20s for friendly

do not know my history very well with him. Is this his 1 time switch if he moves?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 02, 2014, 09:53:45 AM
No
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 0.42 on August 03, 2014, 01:23:21 PM
dobber toddler will keep me posting in here for years (unless he plays baseball or something, then I can screw up a different thread) (also, dobberette will likely cause me to get a pintrest account, unless she starts playing with more HEART)

(Was that good cross posting 42?)


Gonna win 'em all!

 :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 04, 2014, 06:43:09 PM
Quote from: Greg Seltzer's final 23 for Russia
G - Guzan, Johnson, Clark

D - Yedlin, Lichaj, Gonzalez, Packwood, Brooks, Besler, Pelosi, Klute

M - Cameron, Williams, Bradley, Trapp, Gil, Diskerud

A - Johnson, Rubin, Green, Altidore, Boyd, Jóhannsson

Looks pretty great. Would take. Best part is Bradley not playing the number 10 role. Hopefully one or two of the dual nationals (Nagbe, Zelalem, Fagundez) make it. I don't think Fagundez will be good enough, but the other two could be.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/10592480_10152462295461284_352523116_n.jpg?oh=fcc59b9b55cd9040f727c65815b03df9&oe=53E20C4F&__gda__=1407291643_9df7b999986bad5fcf849757dab403fc)

I feel like he's sleeping on Hamid who has looked better recently than Johnson (and is younger).

http://www.noshortcorners.com/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 08, 2014, 03:38:59 PM
@shinguardian: "Looks like US national Geoff Cameron is seeking a move away from Stoke so he can play his natural CM or CB role. Amen, guy deserves it."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 08, 2014, 05:18:08 PM
dobberjr is pretty pumped for this weekend's tourney to start. I'm guessing he'll score 7 goals in the 4 games.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 08, 2014, 10:45:25 PM
@shinguardian: "Looks like US national Geoff Cameron is seeking a move away from Stoke so he can play his natural CM or CB role. Amen, guy deserves it."

Odd since he isn't playing that for USMNT anymore, at least not in any competition that Jurgen deems important.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2014, 08:18:48 AM
@shinguardian: "Looks like US national Geoff Cameron is seeking a move away from Stoke so he can play his natural CM or CB role. Amen, guy deserves it."

Odd since he isn't playing that for USMNT anymore, at least not in any competition that Jurgen deems important.

He didn't play any RB at the WC. Had at least one start at CB and CDM.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 09, 2014, 09:16:34 AM
@shinguardian: "Looks like US national Geoff Cameron is seeking a move away from Stoke so he can play his natural CM or CB role. Amen, guy deserves it."

Odd since he isn't playing that for USMNT anymore, at least not in any competition that Jurgen deems important.

He didn't play any RB at the WC. Had at least one start at CB and CDM.

Yeah I know, that was my point.  He started the first two matches at CB and was rough ridin' horrible. He was benched for Germany and then played right mid against Belgium
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2014, 09:25:04 AM
@shinguardian: "Looks like US national Geoff Cameron is seeking a move away from Stoke so he can play his natural CM or CB role. Amen, guy deserves it."

Odd since he isn't playing that for USMNT anymore, at least not in any competition that Jurgen deems important.

He didn't play any RB at the WC. Had at least one start at CB and CDM.

Yeah I know, that was my point.  He started the first two matches at CB and was rough ridin' horrible. He was benched for Germany and then played right mid against Belgium

Pretty sure he played center mid against Belgium but I haven't looked it up. Maybe the reason he wasn't that good was he plays almost exclusively right back for Stoke. He looked great at center back in the games leading up to Brazil.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2014, 09:36:39 AM
Basically what you're saying is he should be a right back?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2014, 09:40:07 AM
@stokecity: "17) GOAL - STOKE CITY. Brek Shea prods home from close range following a swift break from the Potters."

:gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2014, 09:41:41 AM
@stokecity: "GOAL - STOKE CITY. Brek Shea scores his second of the afternoon to make it 2-0 to City after coolly slotting home Skapetis' throughball."

:emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2014, 10:10:36 AM
U21s tho :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 09, 2014, 08:50:47 PM
9-2 and 10-1. I wasn't there to provide you all with a great recap per usual, but dobberjr had 3 assists and 2 goals. He said his area for improving was that he lunged (stabbed?) at the ball twice on d and got burned. I think the two toughest games are tomorrow and I'll be there to keep you all up to date on the action as it unfolds.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 09, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
His other buddy that was also guesting for this tourney scored 4 goals in the first match. :ohmy:


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 10, 2014, 11:35:16 AM
Joe Gyau goals at :19 and 1:41

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiOfoF-VrOA&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 10, 2014, 11:40:36 AM
Quote
@JulianCardillo
Just spoke to a #roma official who says club is still dealing @yedlinny he's not tottenham's yet. #MLS
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 10, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
11-0 in the first game. 1 goal 3 assists. Really wet fields. Like playing on a lake. Competition sucks, probably a waste of time and talent that dobberjr is even here.


jk on the last part


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 10, 2014, 08:02:25 PM
Well, it was a decent weekend. Took home the silver. Got beat 3-5 in the finals. No goals, no assists. Looked out of shape in the last game. dobberjr had fun and made some new friends. Isn't that what it's really all about?

Had BWW for lunch and Goodberries after the last game! gE!


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2014, 09:23:51 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/15/vyjy6ygu.jpg)

:peek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 15, 2014, 10:15:11 AM
Will take!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on August 16, 2014, 12:21:03 AM
So is there a button i can click to remove myself from this thread, like i don't want this non-sport thread popping up in my replies thread button. TIA
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 16, 2014, 12:23:07 AM
you can click less buttons
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 18, 2014, 08:02:55 PM
Jermaine Jones nominated Charlie Sheen to do the ALS thing.

http://instagram.com/p/r3E_bGqGSo/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 19, 2014, 10:51:55 AM
Brian Sciaretta: "Report: 1860 Munich pursuing American forward Juan Agudelo: http://t.co/B88K3R4md9"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 19, 2014, 11:52:25 AM
If I live tweet dobber jr's matches, how many people would read them?


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 19, 2014, 11:53:03 AM

If I live tweet dobber jr's matches, how many people would read them?


Gonna win 'em all!
@Trim, would you be willing to fill in for matches that I cannot attend?


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 19, 2014, 07:30:44 PM
dobberjr. update:
Came home from middle school practice (grades 6-8)..."hey dad, I made the starting 11."
Dobber:  ":insert Vince Lombardi speech mixed with Cliff Huxtable:"

What does this mean for gE? Now, in addition to Ninja updates, you will also be getting Angels updates!




Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 19, 2014, 07:32:14 PM

dobberjr. update:
Came home from middle school practice (grades 6-8)..."hey dad, I made the starting 11."
Dobber:  ":insert Vince Lombardi speech mixed with Cliff Huxtable:"

What does this mean for gE? Now, in addition to Ninja updates, you will also be getting Angels updates!




Gonna win 'em all!
thats grades 6 thru 8, not 6 thru :cool smiley face: (if that's how it's showing up on your tapatalk)


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 21, 2014, 02:44:58 PM
"Tim Howard to take one-year break from #USMNT until Sept. 2015. Not retiring, wants to spend more time with family. More on @ProSoccerTalk."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 21, 2014, 03:03:25 PM

dobberjr. update:
Came home from middle school practice (grades 6-8)..."hey dad, I made the starting 11."
Dobber:  ":insert Vince Lombardi speech mixed with Cliff Huxtable:"

What does this mean for gE? Now, in addition to Ninja updates, you will also be getting Angels updates!




Gonna win 'em all!
thats grades 6 thru 8, not 6 thru :cool smiley face: (if that's how it's showing up on your tapatalk)


Gonna win 'em all!
I don't think you all understand that dobberjr is a 6th grader.
Also, they are called the Crusaders, not the Angels.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fedor on August 22, 2014, 10:28:53 AM

dobberjr. update:
Came home from middle school practice (grades 6-8)..."hey dad, I made the starting 11."
Dobber:  ":insert Vince Lombardi speech mixed with Cliff Huxtable:"

What does this mean for gE? Now, in addition to Ninja updates, you will also be getting Angels updates!




Gonna win 'em all!
thats grades 6 thru 8, not 6 thru :cool smiley face: (if that's how it's showing up on your tapatalk)


Gonna win 'em all!
I don't think you all understand that dobberjr is a 6th grader.
Also, they are called the Crusaders, not the Angels.
Good job dobberjr, sounds like a stud/boss.  Who is his fav. player.  (I reserve the right to rescind my gj if it is not one of the USMNT players.)
Keep giving us updates, I love to read them.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 23, 2014, 06:28:00 AM

dobberjr. update:
Came home from middle school practice (grades 6-8)..."hey dad, I made the starting 11."
Dobber:  ":insert Vince Lombardi speech mixed with Cliff Huxtable:"

What does this mean for gE? Now, in addition to Ninja updates, you will also be getting Angels updates!




Gonna win 'em all!
thats grades 6 thru 8, not 6 thru :cool smiley face: (if that's how it's showing up on your tapatalk)


Gonna win 'em all!
I don't think you all understand that dobberjr is a 6th grader.
Also, they are called the Crusaders, not the Angels.
Good job dobberjr, sounds like a stud/boss.  Who is his fav. player.  (I reserve the right to rescind my gj if it is not one of the USMNT players.)
Keep giving us updates, I love to read them.
I'd say Dempsey and Rinaldo (No idea on proper spelling)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 23, 2014, 03:48:19 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/24/aramuqa9.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 23, 2014, 05:08:30 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/24/aramuqa9.jpg)

Ugh; Seattle, Vancouver, UMKC, et al

Wonder why no one complains about Wembley
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 25, 2014, 04:29:00 AM
dobber family weekend update:
dobberjr had the first game and it was played on a field that appeared to be a former training ground for the Egyptian bomb defusing squad.
It was a game against the team that jr had just played with as a guest player 2 weeks ago. A great rivalry over the past couple of years. It was a shaky start that saw the Ninjas down 0-2 late in the first before a solid effort from 15 went off a defenders leg who was trying to clear the ball. The result was an own goal that pulled the ninjas to within one.
Early in the second the diablos scored a third and sloppy play by the ninjas appeared to have them doomed. Near the 50th minute (they play 2 30 min halves) one of our new players (we picked some twins in the offseason) scored his first goal as a ninja. It was a real piece of work and had the parents excited for things to come the rest of the year. 4 minutes later, the coach's boy (who is not fat and slow) had the equalizer on a thru ball. Shortly thereafter, dobber jr had his first real opportunity on a charge from the wing. After beating his man he appeared to be going in for a certain goal, but his shot went right at the goalie while the open net to either side taunted dobber jr. In the last minute dobber jr had one more opportunity from the 18. If was headed toward the lower corner but bent left and went right by the pole. The game ended in a sloppy 3-3 tie.

Dobberette's game was late in the afternoon. Ominous clouds hung over the field threatening rain which never came. The Lightning also appeared to not show up for the game and they, too found themselves down 0-2 midway through the first. But then a great and glorious thing happened. As the ball was being kicked around like a sack if potatoes in front of the other teams goal, the goalie thought the ball was going left but it got deflected to the right. Standing there, 4 yards from the goal, was dobberette, and she made slow work of the goal by barely rolling it to ths back of the net!  1-2! Lightning scored! Dobberette scored the first goal for the newly formed team!  She had a couple more opportunities in the next 2 minutes, but her dad has evidently not spent enough time running drills in the back yard because her foot eye coordination leaves a lot to be desired! The Storm (opponent) scored another goal late in the first and it was 1-3 at half. The lightning scored early in the second and then again shortly after that and if was tied at three. With 5 minutes left, the lightning continued to strike and took the lead for the first time. The final nail came with 2 minutes left and the Lightning came away with a 5-3 win. I found out that our head coach is all about winning. I will update with stories if applicable. He is also a Jayhawk. I am one of the assistants. Ette's greatest improvements in this game were her understanding of staying between the ball and the goal on defense and her overall reaction to coaching instructions as the were being communicated. I was very proud of how hard she played.
At the start of her game, ette said, "Coach dobber, Mrsdobber said if I score a goal we'd have ice cream tonight." ( Mrsdobber doesn't understand that you can play an outstanding game of soccer without scoring a goal).
Anyway, after dinner we were scooping out ice cream and toddler dobber said, "can I have some candy in my ice cream?" I told him that we were out of candy, and he said, "dad-gum". We all laughed and I knew I'd share that with my gE buds. I also realized that toddler dobber needs to stop watching Cars movies or he is going to be a redneck.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 25, 2014, 07:13:41 AM
dobber jr's first middle school game is tonight. I finally confirmed the mascot is Angels. He was pretty pumped when I dropped him off at school this morning. I told him to rip their hearts out and then pray for them (Angels related).


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 08:32:12 AM
dobber family weekend update:
dobberjr had the first game and it was played on a field that appeared to be a former training ground for the Egyptian bomb defusing squad.
It was a game against the team that jr had just played with as a guest player 2 weeks ago. A great rivalry over the past couple of years. It was a shaky start that saw the Ninjas down 0-2 late in the first before a solid effort from 15 went off a defenders leg who was trying to clear the ball. The result was an own goal that pulled the ninjas to within one.
Early in the second the diablos scored a third and sloppy play by the ninjas appeared to have them doomed. Near the 50th minute (they play 2 30 min halves) one of our new players (we picked some twins in the offseason) scored his first goal as a ninja. It was a real piece of work and had the parents excited for things to come the rest of the year. 4 minutes later, the coach's boy (who is not fat and slow) had the equalizer on a thru ball. Shortly thereafter, dobber jr had his first real opportunity on a charge from the wing. After beating his man he appeared to be going in for a certain goal, but his shot went right at the goalie while the open net to either side taunted dobber jr. In the last minute dobber jr had one more opportunity from the 18. If was headed toward the lower corner but bent left and went right by the pole. The game ended in a sloppy 3-3 tie.

Dobberette's game was late in the afternoon. Ominous clouds hung over the field threatening rain which never came. The Lightning also appeared to not show up for the game and they, too found themselves down 0-2 midway through the first. But then a great and glorious thing happened. As the ball was being kicked around like a sack if potatoes in front of the other teams goal, the goalie thought the ball was going left but it got deflected to the right. Standing there, 4 yards from the goal, was dobberette, and she made slow work of the goal by barely rolling it to ths back of the net!  1-2! Lightning scored! Dobberette scored the first goal for the newly formed team!  She had a couple more opportunities in the next 2 minutes, but her dad has evidently not spent enough time running drills in the back yard because her foot eye coordination leaves a lot to be desired! The Storm (opponent) scored another goal late in the first and it was 1-3 at half. The lightning scored early in the second and then again shortly after that and if was tied at three. With 5 minutes left, the lightning continued to strike and took the lead for the first time. The final nail came with 2 minutes left and the Lightning came away with a 5-3 win. I found out that our head coach is all about winning. I will update with stories if applicable. He is also a Jayhawk. I am one of the assistants. Ette's greatest improvements in this game were her understanding of staying between the ball and the goal on defense and her overall reaction to coaching instructions as the were being communicated. I was very proud of how hard she played.
At the start of her game, ette said, "Coach dobber, Mrsdobber said if I score a goal we'd have ice cream tonight." ( Mrsdobber doesn't understand that you can play an outstanding game of soccer without scoring a goal).
Anyway, after dinner we were scooping out ice cream and toddler dobber said, "can I have some candy in my ice cream?" I told him that we were out of candy, and he said, "dad-gum". We all laughed and I knew I'd share that with my gE buds. I also realized that toddler dobber needs to stop watching Cars movies or he is going to be a redneck.


Gonna win 'em all!

grats to anyone who reads this whole thing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 25, 2014, 08:44:19 AM
You know you read it. Don't lie sunny, don't lie.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 08:45:28 AM
You know you read it. Don't lie sunny, don't lie.


Gonna win 'em all!

I read them when they're shorter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 25, 2014, 08:58:09 AM

You know you read it. Don't lie sunny, don't lie.


Gonna win 'em all!

I read them when they're shorter
It was the start of the season. jr played a rival and tied. Ette is on a new team and scored the first goal in what led to a 5-3 come from behind win. Toddler might be a redneck.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 08:59:11 AM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 10:50:21 AM
Great goal from an American in Austrian Bundesliga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_HY5AThns&app=desktop
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 01:15:53 PM
Just in from .@ussoccer_wnt: Tickets for @CONCACAF Women’s WCQ games in Kansas City go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CT. Ticketmaster handles.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 25, 2014, 01:18:23 PM
matchups & times don't come out until sometime in sept, right?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 01:31:24 PM
I don't know
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fedor on August 25, 2014, 02:52:56 PM
dobber family weekend update:
dobberjr had the first game and it was played on a field that appeared to be a former training ground for the Egyptian bomb defusing squad.
It was a game against the team that jr had just played with as a guest player 2 weeks ago. A great rivalry over the past couple of years. It was a shaky start that saw the Ninjas down 0-2 late in the first before a solid effort from 15 went off a defenders leg who was trying to clear the ball. The result was an own goal that pulled the ninjas to within one.
Early in the second the diablos scored a third and sloppy play by the ninjas appeared to have them doomed. Near the 50th minute (they play 2 30 min halves) one of our new players (we picked some twins in the offseason) scored his first goal as a ninja. It was a real piece of work and had the parents excited for things to come the rest of the year. 4 minutes later, the coach's boy (who is not fat and slow) had the equalizer on a thru ball. Shortly thereafter, dobber jr had his first real opportunity on a charge from the wing. After beating his man he appeared to be going in for a certain goal, but his shot went right at the goalie while the open net to either side taunted dobber jr. In the last minute dobber jr had one more opportunity from the 18. If was headed toward the lower corner but bent left and went right by the pole. The game ended in a sloppy 3-3 tie.

Dobberette's game was late in the afternoon. Ominous clouds hung over the field threatening rain which never came. The Lightning also appeared to not show up for the game and they, too found themselves down 0-2 midway through the first. But then a great and glorious thing happened. As the ball was being kicked around like a sack if potatoes in front of the other teams goal, the goalie thought the ball was going left but it got deflected to the right. Standing there, 4 yards from the goal, was dobberette, and she made slow work of the goal by barely rolling it to ths back of the net!  1-2! Lightning scored! Dobberette scored the first goal for the newly formed team!  She had a couple more opportunities in the next 2 minutes, but her dad has evidently not spent enough time running drills in the back yard because her foot eye coordination leaves a lot to be desired! The Storm (opponent) scored another goal late in the first and it was 1-3 at half. The lightning scored early in the second and then again shortly after that and if was tied at three. With 5 minutes left, the lightning continued to strike and took the lead for the first time. The final nail came with 2 minutes left and the Lightning came away with a 5-3 win. I found out that our head coach is all about winning. I will update with stories if applicable. He is also a Jayhawk. I am one of the assistants. Ette's greatest improvements in this game were her understanding of staying between the ball and the goal on defense and her overall reaction to coaching instructions as the were being communicated. I was very proud of how hard she played.
At the start of her game, ette said, "Coach dobber, Mrsdobber said if I score a goal we'd have ice cream tonight." ( Mrsdobber doesn't understand that you can play an outstanding game of soccer without scoring a goal).
Anyway, after dinner we were scooping out ice cream and toddler dobber said, "can I have some candy in my ice cream?" I told him that we were out of candy, and he said, "dad-gum". We all laughed and I knew I'd share that with my gE buds. I also realized that toddler dobber needs to stop watching Cars movies or he is going to be a redneck.


Gonna win 'em all!
Update w/ coach all about winning stories, pls.
Also they're kids, jfc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2014, 03:33:31 PM
Lazio interested in Geoff Cameron :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 25, 2014, 04:54:46 PM
@fedor. Halftime speech down 1-3: "Who thinks we can't win this game? If you think we can't win this game, then I don't want you on the field!" One girl was confused and held up her hand. Probable 2nd best player...led to some awkwardness for a few seconds.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on August 25, 2014, 04:57:12 PM
Angels won 8-0. Dobberjr played one of the middle defenders in the back line of four.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fedor on August 25, 2014, 04:57:22 PM
@fedor. Halftime speech down 1-3: "Who thinks we can't win this game? If you think we can't win this game, then I don't want you on the field!" One girl was confused and held up her hand. Probable 2nd best player...led to some awkwardness for a few seconds.
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 26, 2014, 03:02:09 PM
Retiring Landon Donovan to get one last game with the U.S. national team. Per @ussoccer, he’ll play vs. Ecuador Oct 10.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 26, 2014, 04:38:10 PM

Retiring Landon Donovan to get one last game with the U.S. national team. Per @ussoccer, he’ll play vs. Ecuador Oct 10.

Good I'm glad
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 27, 2014, 02:15:24 PM
Considering buying USWNT WCQ tickets. 55 bucks for all four games Oct 15 and 16. :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 27, 2014, 02:45:30 PM
Considering buying USWNT WCQ tickets. 55 bucks for all four games Oct 15 and 16. :surprised:

ms tobias and i are planning on going :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 27, 2014, 02:47:19 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 27, 2014, 02:47:59 PM
is the outlaws presale thing the only one going on right now?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 27, 2014, 03:00:19 PM
AO presale ended yesterday to my knowledge. I have a STM ticketmaster presale from 10am this morning that lasts until 9am tomorrow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 27, 2014, 05:28:50 PM
Daydreaming with redhead STM friend about which USMNT/USWNT jerseys we'd buy present or future. 2 of each.

Here's mine:

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2014/01/EPB%20MLS%20Cup%20DL.jpg)

(http://www.chssoccer.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jon-kempin.jpg)

(http://tensportsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Sydney-Leroux-1.png)

(http://www.fckansascity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Tymrak.jpg)
(erika tymrak)

Whose jersey(s) would you buy? :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 27, 2014, 07:38:18 PM
don't you dare buy my gf's jersey  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 27, 2014, 07:40:20 PM
:don'tcare:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on August 27, 2014, 08:43:05 PM
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Cristiano+Ronaldo+Matt+Besler+USA+v+Portugal+lo_PDqpdxcRl.jpg)
(http://static.foxsports.com/content/fsc/img/2012/12/20/122012-SOCCER-THE-STALLION-SS-PI_20121220232701510_660_320.JPG)
(http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/g2hair24-10d.jpg?w=803)
(http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=55000232)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 27, 2014, 08:43:29 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 27, 2014, 08:52:27 PM
great post by Spaces.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 27, 2014, 08:54:39 PM
he's an old soccer soul trapped in a youngster's body
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 28, 2014, 01:33:56 PM
GK - Cropper, Guzan, Rimando
D - Brooks, Cameron, Chandler, Garza, F. Johnson, Orozco, Ream
MF - Bedoya, Corona, Diskerud, Green, Hyndman, Morales, Shea
F - Altidore, Gyau, Morris, Rubin, Wood

Garza, Hyndman, Shea, Morris, Gyau, Cropper :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2014, 04:27:43 PM
That the upcoming camp? I like this group.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 28, 2014, 04:32:34 PM
Yes for Czech republic friendly
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2014, 06:18:07 PM
Love it. Will get to see all the young guys.
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2014, 06:18:18 PM
I wonder if EPB gets a call for January.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 28, 2014, 06:19:22 PM
 :crossfingers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 29, 2014, 01:27:03 PM
U20 September Camp:

Goalkeepers: Jeff Caldwell, Santiago Castaño, Evan Louro

Defenders: Conor Donovan, Chase Gasper, Matthew Miazga, Shaquell Moore, Erik Palmer-Brown, John Requejo Jr., Tyler Turner

Midfielders: Fernando Arce, Gboly Ariyibi, Russell Canouse, Luis Felipe, Joel Soñora

Forwards: Paul Arriola, Bradford Jamieson IV, Zach Pfeffer, Tommy Thompson


All four forwards are studs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2014, 03:18:45 PM
How old is Kemp?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 29, 2014, 05:59:51 PM
21
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2014, 12:15:03 AM
isnt that a little old for a soccer player? thought it was only for little kids like 7-12 years old
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 30, 2014, 08:08:47 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/emymepes.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 30, 2014, 08:19:15 AM
Will take
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 31, 2014, 10:48:37 AM
Quote
Toni Le ?@lupin5  8m
BILD: Julian #Green has completed a one year loan deal to #HSV (no buy out clause)

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 31, 2014, 10:53:03 AM
get you some PT, young man
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 01, 2014, 09:59:42 AM
Terence Boyd is training in Prague with the team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on September 01, 2014, 09:47:02 PM
isnt that a little old for a soccer player? thought it was only for little kids like 7-12 years old

you aren't good at trolling soccer fans.  leave it to me and cf3, we got this
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on September 01, 2014, 09:48:47 PM
isnt that a little old for a soccer player? thought it was only for little kids like 7-12 years old

you aren't good at trolling soccer fans.  leave it to me and cf3, we got this

Sorry to disappoint, libliblibliblibliblib
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 01, 2014, 09:53:54 PM
isnt that a little old for a soccer player? thought it was only for little kids like 7-12 years old

you aren't good at trolling soccer fans.  leave it to me and cf3, we got this

Can confirm
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on September 01, 2014, 10:08:08 PM
isnt that a little old for a soccer player? thought it was only for little kids like 7-12 years old

you aren't good at trolling soccer fans.  leave it to me and cf3, we got this

Sorry to disappoint, libliblibliblibliblib

 :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2014, 10:00:51 PM
friendly against czech republic kicks off at 1:15 central on nbc sports tomorrow, btw
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 02, 2014, 10:23:55 PM
I will be watching on my phone.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 02, 2014, 10:24:16 PM
'bias what are you looking for from our young European based squad?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2014, 10:35:38 PM

I will be watching on my phone.

me too :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on September 02, 2014, 10:37:04 PM
i won't be watching, but let's go team!!!!  :ksu:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2014, 10:37:46 PM

'bias what are you looking for from our young European based squad?

let the youngsters play!  though it doesn't look like an insanely young squad.  maybe "lesser capped"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2014, 10:38:47 PM

i won't be watching, but let's go team!!!!  :ksu:

yes!  wave the wheat for the us of a
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on September 02, 2014, 10:40:54 PM
eff those check sonsabitches!! (ha, i spelled their name wrong and i'm not going to change it!)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 02, 2014, 10:44:37 PM


'bias what are you looking for from our young European based squad?

let the youngsters play!  though it doesn't look like an insanely young squad.  maybe "lesser capped"

Yeah better phrase. I'm okay with JK doing this. The USMNT has a unique challenge that a lot of federations don't seeing that we have a distinct divide of where our players are based out of.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 01:09:26 PM
:emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 01:35:45 PM
long time no see, petr cech
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 01:56:51 PM
mix + bedoya :love:

1-0
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 03, 2014, 02:05:44 PM
Fun first half to listen to on my phone at work
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 02:07:08 PM
we're actually looking pretty solid

first 30: :love:
30-35: :blank:
rest: :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 02:24:44 PM
Watching now :users:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 02:26:46 PM
I watched from 15-46. Looked pretty decent to me!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 02:28:22 PM
How has my guy Joe Gyau looked?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 02:33:28 PM
How has my guy Joe Gyau looked?

your guy looked pretty good in the first half.  haven't really been watching second half
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 02:33:31 PM
How has my guy Joe Gyau looked?
Not gEing, but I really have no idea who is who. When the show the replay of a goal, then I am all over it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 02:38:56 PM
My other guy is Greg Garza. How many guys are we allowed to have?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 02:40:17 PM
My other guy is Greg Garza. How many guys are we allowed to have?
You, Tobias, and scottwildcat just keep drafting in the traditional snake order until they are all chosen.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 02:41:26 PM
brek shea is my Not Guy :Yuck:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 02:41:54 PM
(which means he'll prolly score)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 02:43:28 PM
Dibs Hyndman
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 02:49:02 PM
Gyau looks very raw as they say
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 02:53:41 PM
Gyau looks very raw as they say

his name is fun to say
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 02:56:17 PM
Gyau looks very raw as they say

his name is fun to say
I say it like Caillou, the toddler cartoon with the wimpy little boy. (Not implying that Gyau is wimpy.)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 02:57:03 PM
i don't know that reference, dobbs :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 02:59:46 PM
i don't know that reference, dobbs :frown:
Yeah, you're not missing much... http://pbskids.org/caillou/ (http://pbskids.org/caillou/)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 03:10:19 PM
lol we won?  that second half was pretty bad.  first half was very enjoyable
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 03:11:59 PM
lol we won?  that second half was pretty bad.  first half was very enjoyable

Czech Rep should have had like 5 goals.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 03:17:17 PM
I didn't get to watch the second. Sounds like I didn't miss much.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 03:19:58 PM
I didn't get to watch the second. Sounds like I didn't miss much.

we played like Caillou, the toddler cartoon with the wimpy little boy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 03, 2014, 03:41:08 PM
Jürgen magic!!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 03, 2014, 06:41:09 PM
@Tobias :lol:

(@Saul, quote function is not working on tapa talk)


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on September 03, 2014, 07:31:49 PM
@Tobias :lol:

(@Saul, quote function is not working on tapa talk)


Gonna win 'em all!

it works fine
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 03, 2014, 10:11:40 PM
i don't know that reference, dobbs :frown:
Yeah, you're not missing much... http://pbskids.org/caillou/ (http://pbskids.org/caillou/)

Dobber don't listen to this with your kids around
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpQu3qOiEVo


I liked Gyau, pretty whiny though.

How about my guy Nick! :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 10:12:24 PM
was nick MOTM?  if not, should have been
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 03, 2014, 10:18:28 PM
was nick MOTM?  if not, should have been

He is so rough ridin' good
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on September 03, 2014, 11:48:51 PM
'bias, did we win?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 03, 2014, 11:51:01 PM

'bias, did we win?

stole that crap from those losers! :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on September 03, 2014, 11:55:35 PM
(http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/y/yes-1293.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on September 04, 2014, 02:44:50 AM

i don't know that reference, dobbs :frown:
Yeah, you're not missing much... http://pbskids.org/caillou/ (http://pbskids.org/caillou/)

Dobber don't listen to this with your kids around
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpQu3qOiEVo


I liked Gyau, pretty whiny though.

How about my guy Nick! :emawkid:
My ears are bleeding!


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 04, 2014, 06:10:05 PM
Quote
Steven Goff ?@SoccerInsider  11s
Former #usmnt captain Carlos Bocanegra to retire after this season

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154715838890438&id=284301705437

 :frown:

what a stud/boss/legend.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 04, 2014, 06:29:31 PM
I wish he would get a call into camp for that Landon game. Boca deserves that imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 04, 2014, 06:55:17 PM
I love him way more than LD. He's no Cherundolo though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 05, 2014, 09:28:17 AM
"The #USWNT will play Trinidad in Kansas City, Guatemala in Bridgeview and Haiti in D.C."

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bwx7mmaCQAA-Ygf.png:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2014, 03:46:16 PM
For any of you who may want a European NT jersey

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/09/aduty9uj.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2014, 01:36:04 PM
#TheFuture (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/11/pe4uta9u.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 10, 2014, 06:50:13 PM
Alexi Lalas ?@AlexiLalas  50s
I'm told that @BrekShea is going on loan to Birmingham City.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2014, 07:09:04 PM
Alexi Lalas ?@AlexiLalas  50s
I'm told that @BrekShea is going on loan to Birmingham City.

hopefully he plays.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 12, 2014, 11:07:02 AM
Considering buying USWNT WCQ tickets. 55 bucks for all four games Oct 15 and 16. :surprised:

ms tobias and i are planning on going :emawkid:

trigger pulled! :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 12, 2014, 11:08:47 AM
i can't go :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 12, 2014, 11:12:37 AM
woof :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 13, 2014, 08:47:09 AM
Sciaretta: Also in the Bundesliga, #USMNT winger Joe Gyau makes the bench for Borussia Dortmund for the first time
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 13, 2014, 10:06:57 AM
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/notches-assist-birmingham.html

Shea = stud kinda maybe
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 13, 2014, 10:09:04 AM
virus
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 13, 2014, 10:09:55 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 13, 2014, 10:16:46 AM

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/09/notches-assist-birmingham.html

Shea = stud kinda maybe

We will go with the kinda maybe part
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 13, 2014, 10:17:41 AM
I'm not a we so you guys can trim316 this one :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 13, 2014, 11:39:10 AM
Will Kuhns ?@will_kuhns  1m
Fabian Johnson starts at left mid for @borussiamonchen vs Schalke, just underway on GolTV. #USMNT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 14, 2014, 11:15:10 AM
NBC Sports Soccer ?@NBCSportsSoccer  2m
Julian Green starts for Hamburg in first Bundesliga appearance http://wp.me/p2g4vo-1dN8


Julian Green off at HT for HSV. He showed some moments of skill but muscled off the ball too easily at times #usmnt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 19, 2014, 08:19:27 PM
Interesting article on dual-nationals who could become eligible (Featuring Gedion Zelalem!)

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/18/american-exports-scoping-out-dual-nationals-usmnt-ahead-russia-2018
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on September 19, 2014, 08:42:44 PM
Interesting article on dual-nationals who could become eligible (Featuring Gedion Zelalem!)

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/09/18/american-exports-scoping-out-dual-nationals-usmnt-ahead-russia-2018

Would we have better player development in the States if we were more socialist?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 23, 2014, 01:02:39 PM
Jozy Altidore starting for Sunderland today vs Stoke in Capital One Cup. Kickoff at 2:45pm EST #USMNT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 23, 2014, 01:04:08 PM
My guy Hyndman also starting for Fulham.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 23, 2014, 03:29:39 PM
Jozy scored.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 24, 2014, 02:38:15 PM
Quote
Steven Goff ?@SoccerInsider  1m
USA's @JoeGyau36 making his @BVB Bundesliga debut, entering in 74th vs. Stuttgart #usmnt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 28, 2014, 07:17:53 PM
Jeff Carlisle: Loosely translated, article said Berlin mgr wasn't happy w/Brooks performance vs. Freiburg. JAB has been demoted to U-23s.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 28, 2014, 09:12:28 PM
Starting striker for the US National team in the 2018 World Cup: Gyasi Zardes

 :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 28, 2014, 09:43:19 PM

Starting striker for the US National team in the 2018 World Cup: Gyasi Zardes

 :Wha:

I've been saying that for 18 months
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 28, 2014, 10:41:24 PM

Starting striker for the US National team in the 2018 World Cup: Gyasi Zardes

 :Wha:

I've been saying that for 18 months

Interesting if true
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 02, 2014, 01:24:20 PM
Quote
Doug McIntyre ?@DougMacESPN  8m8 minutes ago
Landon Donovan tells @GrantWahl he hasn't spoken to Jurgen Klinsmann, never got apology JK said his son owed him for disrespectful tweet.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 02, 2014, 06:38:12 PM

Quote
Doug McIntyre ?@DougMacESPN  8m8 minutes ago
Landon Donovan tells @GrantWahl he hasn't spoken to Jurgen Klinsmann, never got apology JK said his son owed him for disrespectful tweet.

Meh idgaf
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 06, 2014, 10:08:26 AM
LD farewell Ecuador friendly
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzRcqppCUAEOg3b.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2014, 11:13:08 PM

Quote
Doug McIntyre ?@DougMacESPN  8m8 minutes ago
Landon Donovan tells @GrantWahl he hasn't spoken to Jurgen Klinsmann, never got apology JK said his son owed him for disrespectful tweet.

Meh idgaf

Meh? Jurgen and USSF orchestrated this farewell sham without calling Landon? That's pretty mumped up Scott. Is Jurgen the Currie of soccer coaches? He seems to be good at everything but dealing with people. For neither Klinsmann to apologize for that tweet is complete crap, and you just know Jurgen anticipated rolling into Hartford like nothing happened, slapping Landon on the back and crap like that. It's deplorable, I'm confused as to how people in positions of power can be so shitty in dealing with other people.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 07, 2014, 06:39:29 AM
Some kid shouldn't have to apologize for a tweet, and Jürgen doesn't have anything to apologize about. Also i bet the USSF told Landon about this final call up.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 07, 2014, 08:26:43 AM
Some kid shouldn't have to apologize for a tweet, and Jürgen doesn't have anything to apologize about. Also i bet the USSF told Landon about this final call up.

Man this isn't some kid, and Jurgen disagrees with you about the apology. Jurgen is the one who decided to tell everyone, unsolicited, that his son should apologize. Everyone knows that Jonathan made the tweet because Jurgen talked crap about Landon at home, this isn't brain surgery. The apology is the bare minimum required for being a decent human being, how rough ridin' hard is it to say "I'm sorry?" Weird place too draw a line.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 07, 2014, 09:23:47 AM
If his kid apologizes then cool, if not meh, and I don't care if Jürgen talks crap on Landon in his home or anywhere else. I'm so over the Landon vs Jürgen drama. Landon is getting a final match and will go out like a hero.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2014, 09:53:59 AM
Lalas: A source at @USsoccer tells me that @J_Klinsmann's son emailed Landon Donovan an apology right after the #USMNT tweet incident in May.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2014, 10:45:20 AM
I'm not shocked Landon is a drama queen liar.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 08, 2014, 10:45:52 AM
scottwackycat :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2014, 10:46:07 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/08/4evequ6u.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2014, 10:49:39 AM
I'm not shocked Landon is a drama queen liar.

 :flush:
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2014, 10:51:55 AM
LD is the greatest USMNT player of all time. Him crying about JK and his son and lying about all that doesn't change anything.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2014, 10:53:42 AM
LD is the greatest USMNT player of all time. Him crying about the JK and his son and lying about stuff doesn't change that.

I think it's clear that JK is terrible at dealing with people. LD is a weirdo, but he wouldn't lie about this to Grant Wahl. Why would he?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2014, 10:54:35 AM

LD is the greatest USMNT player of all time. Him crying about the JK and his son and lying about stuff doesn't change that.

I think it's clear that JK is terrible at dealing with people. LD is a weirdo, but he wouldn't lie about this to Grant Wahl. Why would he?

Because he wants to play the victim and paint Jürgen in as bad of a light as he can on his way out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2014, 10:56:00 AM

LD is the greatest USMNT player of all time. Him crying about the JK and his son and lying about stuff doesn't change that.

I think it's clear that JK is terrible at dealing with people. LD is a weirdo, but he wouldn't lie about this to Grant Wahl. Why would he?

Because he wants to play the victim and paint Jürgen in as bad of a light as he can on his way out.

And to do that, he's lying and risking defaming himself? Don't think so.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2014, 10:57:52 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/08/bame4ase.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2014, 10:58:32 AM
Voicemail and email? eff off with that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2014, 10:59:05 AM
:jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2014, 11:07:56 AM
RELDPECT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKt9lYLJ9RM
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on October 08, 2014, 01:16:39 PM
I'm #TeamLandon. JK and his loser son can get mumped as far as I'm concerned.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2014, 01:11:33 PM
Looks like Jozy is about to be on SportsCenter.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 10, 2014, 12:02:42 AM
I'm #TeamLandon. JK and his loser son can get mumped as far as I'm concerned.

I want to get something very clear here, I have never and will never be #teamlandon, eff Landon Donovan. My objection was Jurgen acting like a shithead, I will never offer any defense of Landon Donovan. I'm grateful for his contribution to US Soccer, I don't have much else good to say about him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2014, 06:56:22 AM

I'm #TeamLandon. JK and his loser son can get mumped as far as I'm concerned.

I want to get something very clear here, I have never and will never be #teamlandon, eff Landon Donovan. My objection was Jurgen acting like a shithead, I will never offer any defense of Landon Donovan. I'm grateful for his contribution to US Soccer, I don't have much else good to say about him.

What are your thoughts now that it has came out that Landon lied about all of it and JK called him and left an extensive voicemail about the finale game and his son sent a long email apologizing for his tweet?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2014, 07:53:31 AM

I'm #TeamLandon. JK and his loser son can get mumped as far as I'm concerned.

I want to get something very clear here, I have never and will never be #teamlandon, eff Landon Donovan. My objection was Jurgen acting like a shithead, I will never offer any defense of Landon Donovan. I'm grateful for his contribution to US Soccer, I don't have much else good to say about him.

What are your thoughts now that it has came out that Landon lied about all of it and JK called him and left an extensive voicemail about the finale game and his son sent a long email apologizing for his tweet?
:dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 10, 2014, 12:23:04 PM
Donovan is just lapping this up.

(http://www.mlssoccer.com/sites/league/files/imagecache/620x350/image_nodes/2013/08/Donovan%20fountain_0.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on October 10, 2014, 01:00:53 PM
Congrats to England on their domination of a country roughly the size of Leavenworth :ROFL:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2014, 06:03:26 PM
landypoo :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2014, 06:11:28 PM
USA 1-0 :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2014, 06:48:52 PM

landypoo :frown:

taken off in the 41'... what a stud.  slightly dusty in the tobias household
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2014, 06:58:07 PM
Tobias who scored our goal
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2014, 07:19:26 PM
diskerud scored it in like the 4th... great landon cross from the left along the endline to far side of goal, yedlin i think kinda whiffed it backwards and mix knocked it in from around the spot
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2014, 08:28:15 PM
God mix is dreamy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2014, 08:35:27 PM
I'm a fan.  didn't really watch the second half, but first half we were good going forward and pretty shaky at the back (except guzan).  chandler got exposed a few times
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2014, 08:53:50 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/11/ede6usam.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Canary on October 11, 2014, 12:38:06 AM
Ha.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2014, 08:22:27 AM
Watched the game after I got home from Royalsying my face off with a buddy. We have some real talent in our pool of players and I'm encouraged moving forward.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on October 11, 2014, 08:43:17 AM
Just wait until the dobberjr class steps onto the scene. Oh man, probably going to win 71 consecutive championships.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2014, 05:27:49 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/6u8ameqy.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2014, 05:38:00 PM
#Fulhamerica
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 12, 2014, 12:53:57 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/13/esuqateq.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 12, 2014, 01:17:04 PM
good news
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2014, 03:09:38 PM
Gyau having surgery - out until January
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 13, 2014, 03:15:15 PM
meniscus tear a little worse than anticipated after mri?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2014, 03:16:30 PM
Apparently
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 13, 2014, 03:18:04 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/RsjVP8W.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2014, 03:43:07 PM
Quote
Doug McIntyre ?@DougMacESPN  now
Jermaine Jones hints at playing a new position vs. Honduras. Center back alongside Matt Besler? #usmnt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2014, 04:29:40 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/14/3y9une3y.jpg)

I really wish we would stop playing usmnt games in Florida..
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2014, 04:31:28 PM
"Expected better."

Michelle sounds like a dumbass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2014, 04:35:00 PM
Michelle is a dumbass. This happens every rough ridin' time we play down there.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2014, 04:35:52 PM
Only time it didn't is when Ronaldo played there with Real.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2014, 04:36:41 PM
I think there have been some good non usmnt games in FL, but they never show for the National team...eff Florida
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 13, 2014, 04:38:45 PM
eff Florida

The Word
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 14, 2014, 12:58:07 AM
http://keepernotes.com/2014/10/08/donations-for-randy-waldrum-tt-team/ (http://keepernotes.com/2014/10/08/donations-for-randy-waldrum-tt-team/)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 14, 2014, 01:16:44 AM
Oh wow :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on October 14, 2014, 10:39:18 PM
I'm not going to hunt and see if we have a general international soccer thread so I'll put this here
http://www.espnfc.us/european-championship-qualifying/story/2088456/qualifier-in-serbia-abandoned-because-of-drone-carrying-albanian-flag (http://www.espnfc.us/european-championship-qualifying/story/2088456/qualifier-in-serbia-abandoned-because-of-drone-carrying-albanian-flag) :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 14, 2014, 10:41:00 PM
more like party-zan.  that place is wild
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 14, 2014, 11:40:01 PM
These two matches were shhhhhhhiiiiiiitttttttt :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on October 14, 2014, 11:54:20 PM
These two matches were shhhhhhhiiiiiiitttttttt :flush:

both 1-0 games?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 15, 2014, 08:16:51 AM
These two matches were shhhhhhhiiiiiiitttttttt :flush:

both 1-0 games?

1-1
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2014, 11:29:02 AM
These two matches were shhhhhhhiiiiiiitttttttt :flush:

The only minutes I watched of either game was in the MC before the SKC game waiting in line for beer.

How did Miguel Ibarra look? He is really intriguing to me.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 15, 2014, 03:15:50 PM
These two matches were shhhhhhhiiiiiiitttttttt :flush:

The only minutes I watched of either game was in the MC before the SKC game waiting in line for beer.

How did Miguel Ibarra look? He is really intriguing to me.

He only played 4 minutes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2014, 04:55:09 PM
Ah
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2014, 07:45:40 PM
USWNT v. T&T starting

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0B2-1yCMAQ1kMU.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 15, 2014, 08:30:32 PM
:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2014, 08:31:50 PM
How is the atmosphere, 'bias?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 15, 2014, 08:38:14 PM
definitely on the, um, smaller side but pretty fun!  cauldron is trying their hearts out
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 15, 2014, 08:39:59 PM
had seats on the 50 but am just sitting at the U.S. 18 each half :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2014, 08:42:57 PM
pretty rough ridin' sad they haven't scored yet. saw something that said they have beaten T&T over their last 5 matches on aggregate 34-1 :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 15, 2014, 08:52:57 PM
:emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 15, 2014, 08:53:31 PM
pinoe has been rverywhere
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 15, 2014, 09:12:00 PM
1-0 in the 75'? Burn it down.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2014, 04:25:38 PM
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@AlanSchrader: LOL. Today's attendance is going to be so much worse than yesterday's. 54 minutes to the first game, and there are literally 4 fans here.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B0GPQ2GCIAAjdTi.jpg:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2014, 04:55:50 PM
Same guy - "I think we are up to about 35-40 fans now. 19 minutes to kickoff."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2014, 05:01:49 PM
wandering over, will report back :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2014, 06:43:25 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/17/9ady6ema.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2014, 07:12:26 PM
I honestly think we intentionally gave minimum effort against T&T because everything they going through. I really don't think they had it in them to smash T&T 12-0. I don't think they completely mailed it in but the effort was minimum other than Rapinoe.

Also upon seeing Solo I went into a full rage, 50/50 I would have gotten kicked out if I went last night.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2014, 07:12:45 PM
SOCCER CAPITAL OF AMERICA!!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on October 16, 2014, 07:17:42 PM
What a crowd!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2014, 07:32:17 PM
flask of whiskey + coke (pepsi) :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2014, 07:40:28 PM
costa rica wins the national anthem battle easily
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2014, 07:47:16 PM
What a crowd!
We love our futbol here in the Heart of America. #knowledgeableFanbase
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2014, 07:58:14 PM
update!  Costa Rica is v fun to watch, this match is definitely the crown jewel

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/17/8apusure.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 16, 2014, 08:00:46 PM
we support the club team, and the MNT. Pretty pathetic showing for the WNT. Time to drop the whole Soccer Capital of America bullshit.  Would be surprised if they(WNT) came back anytime soon.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 16, 2014, 08:16:31 PM
this mexican crowd is a scottwildcat nightmare :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on October 16, 2014, 08:18:01 PM
I thought it was the Jamaicans he didn't like?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2014, 08:18:06 PM
we support the club team, and the MNT. Pretty pathetic showing for the WNT. Time to drop the whole Soccer Capital of America bullshit.  Would be surprised if they(WNT) came back anytime soon.
Tickets were cheap. I'd be there if I lived in KC. Would have been difficult to choose WNT over Royals yesterday though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2014, 08:56:02 PM
we support the club team, and the MNT. Pretty pathetic showing for the WNT. Time to drop the whole Soccer Capital of America bullshit.  Would be surprised if they(WNT) came back anytime soon.
Tickets were cheap. I'd be there if I lived in KC. Would have been difficult to choose WNT over Royals yesterday though.

I didn't think they were cheap enough for casual fans. I'm also certain that US Soccer is aware off the poor timing/luck last night's scheduled game. I'm also very certain that these non US matches would be received similarly anywhere in America. They don't watch women's soccer in the countries they are from certainly there wouldn't be expectations for Americans to turn out in thousands to see these tiny CONCACAF nations play women's soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 16, 2014, 08:58:05 PM
we support the club team, and the MNT. Pretty pathetic showing for the WNT. Time to drop the whole Soccer Capital of America bullshit.  Would be surprised if they(WNT) came back anytime soon.
Tickets were cheap. I'd be there if I lived in KC. Would have been difficult to choose WNT over Royals yesterday though.

I didn't think they were cheap enough for casual fans. I'm also certain that US Soccer is aware off the poor timing/luck last night's scheduled game. I'm also very certain that these non US matches would be received similarly anywhere in America. They don't watch women's soccer in the countries they are from certainly there wouldn't be expectations for Americans to turn out in thousands to see these tiny CONCACAF nations play women's soccer.

$55 for 4 games is pretty cheap. :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 16, 2014, 09:04:40 PM
That entire post was about the casual fans complete disinterest in 3 of matches. There are approximately 17 people in America that truly view that as 4 matches for $55.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 05:35:19 PM
WNT plays again tonight at 8 on FS1 against Guatemala.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 08:49:18 PM
1-0 nearing HT. Alex Morgan stretchered to the sideline. USWNT is garbage'y.

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@JeffKassouf: Same left ankle that kept Morgan out for seven months end of last year into this spring. #USWNT
eff
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 09:24:33 PM
3-0. Second goal from Tobin Heath (:love:). Great backheel flick.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2014, 09:26:07 PM
4. USWNT no longer garbage'y. This happened when Alex Morgan came off :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on October 18, 2014, 06:28:06 PM
3-0. Second goal from Tobin Heath (:love:). Great backheel flick.
I was at a party and some studs had it on the TV.  One of them turned the music off and yelled for everyone to come in and watch the replay.  We went absolutely nuts!  What a goal
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 20, 2014, 04:48:11 PM
http://screamer.deadspin.com/report-to-escape-qatari-heat-world-cup-matches-might-1648591610?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

:sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 20, 2014, 06:21:09 PM
http://screamer.deadspin.com/report-to-escape-qatari-heat-world-cup-matches-might-1648591610?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

:sdeek:

what a rough ridin' joke.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 20, 2014, 09:59:34 PM
 studettes won 6-0 tonight, get winner of jamaica/mexico in the semis.  90 game home unbeaten streak.

here's s klingenberg blast to enjoy https://vine.co/v/Obt1h1H7131 (https://vine.co/v/Obt1h1H7131)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 20, 2014, 11:05:28 PM
studettes won 6-0 tonight, get winner of jamaica/mexico in the semis.  90 game home unbeaten streak.

here's s klingenberg blast to enjoy https://vine.co/v/Obt1h1H7131 (https://vine.co/v/Obt1h1H7131)

The only intrigue involved with this qualifier is if T&T can qualify for the world cup, it would be an amazing story and they are one win away. At worst they have qualified for a playoff against a South American nation for a trip to Canada. Maybe they can get more than $500 from their country now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 20, 2014, 11:08:04 PM
yes, i am ecstatic that they've advanced.  hard not to get behind them
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 22, 2014, 04:28:35 PM
So that Colombia friendly at Craven Cottage is happening. November 14.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 22, 2014, 05:41:11 PM
So that Colombia friendly at Craven Cottage is happening. November 14.

if these friendlies in Dublin and London were happening a year later I would be going.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 24, 2014, 11:21:01 PM
think I'll go to canada for the studette world cup
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 25, 2014, 12:46:12 AM
T & T Update

My ladies lost to the rough ridin' ticos (Costa Ricans have really chapped my ass the last 24 hours) tonight in a damn shootout. They will have to come up with a very improbable win against the Mexicans to get directly into the World Cup, otherwise they will be in a playoff.

So the Trinidad government has decided to give each player and coach a $50,000 bonus. That's awesome for them but the obvious question is if Trinidad has that much money why the eff did they send these women to 'merica with 5 hundred rough ridin' dollars?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 25, 2014, 08:14:40 AM
@BrianSciaretta: In the Bundesliga, Hertha Berlin host HSV at 9:30am est. John Anthony Brooks & Julian Green both on the bench for respective teams #USMNT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 25, 2014, 08:23:08 AM

think I'll go to canada for the studette world cup

Been contemplating going up for a game. @Spaces has a pretty adorable story about his WWC match in Chicago
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 03:39:53 PM
T&T-Mexico knotted at 1 on FS1 right now.

:popcorn:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 03:44:09 PM
A goal a piece in like 1 minute! :eek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 04:01:16 PM
Extra time! 2-2
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 04:19:12 PM
Goal Mexico. :( Second half of ET to go. T&T needs a goal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 04:21:22 PM
Goal Mexico..... 4-2. Sorry MIR
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 04:22:21 PM
Mexico will go to the WC. T&T gets in if they beat Ecuador in a 2 leg series.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 05:34:43 PM
oh man... :runaway:

https://twitter.com/ESPN_JorgeRamos/status/525780108528058368
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 06:18:50 PM
I don't speak Spanish
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 06:20:24 PM
ALERT : We report that #CONCACAF #CONMEBOL and Russia would lose half bids for 2018 and confederations were notified
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 26, 2014, 06:22:37 PM
0 channce of that happening
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 06:24:14 PM
0 channce of that happening

eh, bid structures change every cycle.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 06:28:44 PM
Pfffftttt CONCACAF had their best World Cup in history. Why in the eff would that happen? South America did great too. :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 06:39:53 PM
they usually throw extra bids to the host confederation.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 26, 2014, 07:48:39 PM
they usually throw extra bids to the host confederation.

CONMEBOL had the same amount of bids in Brasil as they did in South Africa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 07:58:34 PM

they usually throw extra bids to the host confederation.

CONMEBOL had the same amount of bids in Brasil as they did in South Africa

Idts, pretty confident they had 6 in Brazil and 5 in South Africa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2014, 08:37:28 PM
I assume that's only because the host nation was an auto qualifier. :dunno: And they got their 5 on top of them.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2014, 08:58:15 PM

I assume that's only because the host nation was an auto qualifier. :dunno: And they got their 5 on top of them.

Yeah this is probably it. I'm an idiot.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 28, 2014, 05:38:52 PM
(http://2alak23o312n30sg5h25jtho.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/images/2014/10/B1ECAQGCUAE5Syz.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 29, 2014, 02:55:32 PM
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Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  9m ago
"All the call-ups are coming," says Miguel Herrera on @futpicante, implying Vela has accepted.

 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 29, 2014, 03:47:19 PM
Quote from: Miguel Herrera
I don't know why Jurgen Klinsmann is on the list of the best 10 managers of the year. Maybe because he's German
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 29, 2014, 10:33:41 PM
Miguel Herrera is a fat frogged lipped bitch, eff him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on October 29, 2014, 11:08:55 PM
Miguel Herrera is a fat frogged lipped bitch, eff him.

"i enjoy the worst sport this planet has to offer"

bang up work as always MIR
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 30, 2014, 12:12:09 AM
I'm sad the Royals lost too, TBT.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on October 30, 2014, 12:43:17 AM
I hope you guys don't mind me being sincere here, but soccer is stupid and nobody in this country would give a crap if the national team did anything. Being completely sincere here.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2014, 08:56:02 AM
not that it matters anymore cause he sucks but

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Charlton Athletic FC ?@CAFCofficial:  13m ago
BREAKING: Charlton sign @USMNT international @OguchiOnyewu5 on a free transfer--> http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20141031-oguchi-onyewu-2053033.aspx … #cafc

Maybe Dom's future teammate :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2014, 09:20:52 AM
Nevermind, only till January
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2014, 02:30:52 PM
(Robbie Keane)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1TILfGIUAEpPEl.jpg)

@MakeItRain
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 31, 2014, 02:43:14 PM
(Robbie Keane)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1TILfGIUAEpPEl.jpg)

@MakeItRain

Where is that from, who said it? I mean it isn't a huge secret that Keane is a dickface :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2014, 03:12:58 PM
(Robbie Keane)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1TILfGIUAEpPEl.jpg)

@MakeItRain

Where is that from, who said it? I mean it isn't a huge secret that Keane is a dickface :dunno:
My bad. :facepalm: Klinsmann said it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 31, 2014, 03:14:07 PM
Brian Straus tweeted it. Said it was from US Soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 31, 2014, 03:51:03 PM
what a stud :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 31, 2014, 11:43:31 PM
(Robbie Keane)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1TILfGIUAEpPEl.jpg)

@MakeItRain

Where is that from, who said it? I mean it isn't a huge secret that Keane is a dickface :dunno:
My bad. :facepalm: Klinsmann said it.

Yeah, Klinsmann would
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 03, 2014, 08:26:40 AM
Quote
Martyn Ziegler ?@martynziegler  9m9 minutes ago
Nov/Dec 2022 + Jan/Feb 2022 most likely options for Qatar World Cup, says FIFA's Jerome Valcke.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 03, 2014, 05:44:14 PM
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Martyn Ziegler ?@martynziegler  9m9 minutes ago
Nov/Dec 2022 + Jan/Feb 2022 most likely options for Qatar World Cup, says FIFA's Jerome Valcke.

jfc fifa...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 09, 2014, 01:02:03 PM
MT @DanielSmith1022: 2014 U.S. squad allowed opponents an avg of 168 passes in the final third per 90 min. Highest of 7 WC teams since 1990.

MT @DanielSmith1022: US allowed opponents an avg of 500 passes per 90 min, at an accuracy rate of 87%. Both highest of 7 WC teams since '90.

MT @DanielSmith1022: The U.S. allowed 94 total shots at the 2014 WC, 21.7/90 min, the highest average of the 7 World Cup teams since 1990

fyjk
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2014, 09:45:26 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/10/25f29cb33d04506012a98a0e225ea415.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 10, 2014, 02:05:08 PM
I wasn't going to complain about these shitty forwards and no Lee Nguyen because of the MLS playoffs then I looked closer at the defense and saw Jermaine Jones in there. I mean WTF x2???
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2014, 02:20:21 PM
I wasn't going to complain about these shitty forwards and no Lee Nguyen because of the MLS playoffs then I looked closer at the defense and saw Jermaine Jones in there. I mean WTF x2???

He was good at CB last game. Also, which of those forwards are shitty?

Besler shouldn't have been called up. That's my only complaint. Nguyen and the other MLS Playoffs'ers will only play in the first friendly.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 10, 2014, 11:49:13 PM
I wasn't going to complain about these shitty forwards and no Lee Nguyen because of the MLS playoffs then I looked closer at the defense and saw Jermaine Jones in there. I mean WTF x2???

He was good at CB last game. Also, which of those forwards are shitty?

Besler shouldn't have been called up. That's my only complaint. Nguyen and the other MLS Playoffs'ers will only play in the first friendly.

I'm aware he was good, I watched both of the matches. The WTF was that he was called up.

Also there is only one forward called up unequivocally better than Nguyen. They called up a college forward ffs. I'm starting to think Nguyen isn't getting the call because of Klinsmann's MLS bug up his ass. The kid is begging to play and Jurgen is picking 1st division players and college kids. I like Jurgen as our coach but I don't like the constant drama and bullshit that comes with him. We're seeing why he has quickly overstayed his welcome with his previous jobs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2014, 11:53:36 PM
Nguyen is a midfielder and did get called up. I'm confused. Also, he's calling up those young forwards because it's the beginning of a WC cycle. I have no problem with it. As for Jones, JK does whatever he wants. He wants to see him get as many reps at his new position as he can I guess.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 11, 2014, 12:54:57 PM
Nguyen is a midfielder and did get called up. I'm confused. Also, he's calling up those young forwards because it's the beginning of a WC cycle. I have no problem with it. As for Jones, JK does whatever he wants. He wants to see him get as many reps at his new position as he can I guess.

JFC mir :facepalm: nothing to see here

Swear to god I read that call up roster 5 times, im rough ridin' dumb :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 12, 2014, 01:42:21 PM
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Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  9m ago
"All the call-ups are coming," says Miguel Herrera on @futpicante, implying Vela has accepted.

 :horrorsurprise:

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Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  6s7 seconds ago
Golazo Vela. Pretty much his first touch. Netherlands 0-1 Mexico.

https://vine.co/v/OiP2I99Zmu5
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 12, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
Quote
Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  9m ago
"All the call-ups are coming," says Miguel Herrera on @futpicante, implying Vela has accepted.

 :horrorsurprise:

Quote
Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  6s7 seconds ago
Golazo Vela. Pretty much his first touch. Netherlands 0-1 Mexico.

https://vine.co/v/OiP2I99Zmu5

Did he ever say why he didn't make himself available for the world cup? Seems odd that he didn't play then but he's playing now.k
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 12, 2014, 02:29:58 PM
Quote
Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  9m ago
"All the call-ups are coming," says Miguel Herrera on @futpicante, implying Vela has accepted.

 :horrorsurprise:

Quote
Tom Marshall ?@mexicoworldcup  6s7 seconds ago
Golazo Vela. Pretty much his first touch. Netherlands 0-1 Mexico.

https://vine.co/v/OiP2I99Zmu5

Did he ever say why he didn't make himself available for the world cup? Seems odd that he didn't play then but he's playing now.k

I just know he has a beef with the Mexican federation. Don't know specifics. Today is his first cap since like 2011.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2014, 11:06:48 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2VfgaiCEAAeq9m.jpg:large)

 :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2014, 07:17:03 PM
the ole Cottage sold out for tomorrows USMNT friendly with Columbia. I bet it will be a fun atmosphere. Would love to be there for it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2014, 12:57:22 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2bHKsgCMAA9oXg.png)

Rubin! :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2014, 01:05:58 PM
Fan of this lineup
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2014, 01:07:13 PM
The wingers won't be playing close to that high up tho. It will be more of a 4-3-1-2 than a 4-1-3-2
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2014, 01:08:18 PM
it's just a diamond midfield
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2014, 01:55:08 PM
fulhamerica 1-0 :emawkid:
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Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2014, 01:56:14 PM
 :lynchmob:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2014, 03:34:01 PM
damn.  late goal, 2-1 colombia
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 14, 2014, 03:38:55 PM
That was awful. Saw it at the gym. Thought it was a replay or something. Are these friendlies or something?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2014, 03:40:06 PM
yup - it's the "international break" right now
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 14, 2014, 03:42:09 PM
 :thumbs: Thanks!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 14, 2014, 04:10:40 PM
JK says he wants backs to try to play to feet even under pressure like tonight. "Some people call it a clearance. I call it a turnover."

Welp Opara will never play for USMNT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2014, 11:26:52 AM
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/nov/15/fifa-uefa-world-cup-germany-football
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2014, 09:23:30 AM
U.S. Soccer @ussoccer  ·  52m 52 minutes ago
#USMNT Athlete of the Year Nominees: Beckerman, Bedoya, Dempsey, Howard, F. Johnson, Jones. Winner announced Thurs. http://ussoc.cr/1qd6QTm

JJ or Howard imo. Maybe Fabian.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 17, 2014, 01:34:19 PM
Howard will win
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2014, 01:35:56 PM
Howard will win

yeah but I think JJ is every bit as deserving
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 12:52:36 PM
Hamid; F. Johnson, Cameron, Besler, Chandler; Beckerman; Bedoya, Diskerud, Morales; Wondolowski, Altidore (c)

:love:

Haven't seen much of Alfredo Morales.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 12:57:36 PM
Quote
Paul Carr ?@PCarrESPN  27s27 seconds ago
Mexico loses 3-2 to Belarus. Mexico allows 3 goals for the 1st time in 77 games, since 2010 WC vs Argentina.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 18, 2014, 01:39:31 PM
I hope we beat the crap out of Ireland
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 01:54:49 PM
Come on Matt. :blank:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 01:58:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2v7Og1IMAEz985.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 02:00:33 PM
JK should not have called up Besler. What a joke. He should be resting.

The Full 90 ?@TheFull90  13s13 seconds ago
Found the number... this is Besler's 83rd game for club & country in 24 months.

fyjk
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 02:26:07 PM
 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Mix :D

1-1
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 03:28:18 PM
3-1 ireland

:dumpsterfire:

free kick makes it 4 :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2014, 03:57:00 PM
Ended 4-1.

Quote from: dumbfuck on cauldron fb
Altidore is such a garbage player. I'll be happy when he is no longer a part of our national team. I have never seen a forward ruin so many golden opportunities. Also #20 Cameron worst player for us in the World Cup and worst player again today.

 :buh-bye:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2014, 03:58:30 PM
Sheesh.  :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2014, 03:58:53 PM
Do you guys know how small Ireland is?  :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 18, 2014, 04:00:35 PM
Wayne Roons is pretty good at this football thing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 18, 2014, 06:22:03 PM
Do you guys know how small Ireland is?  :sdeek:

and soccer is their number one sport, while soccer is our 4th in maybe 1/3 of our country and 5th in the other 2/3
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on November 18, 2014, 07:19:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/arP5ZwL.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2014, 07:26:38 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on November 19, 2014, 12:53:48 AM
Ended 4-1.

Quote from: dumbfuck on cauldron fb
Altidore is such a garbage player. I'll be happy when he is no longer a part of our national team. I have never seen a forward ruin so many golden opportunities. Also #20 Cameron worst player for us in the World Cup and worst player again today.

 :buh-bye:

He's right about Cameron tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2014, 01:01:56 AM
Ended 4-1.

Quote from: dumbfuck on cauldron fb
Altidore is such a garbage player. I'll be happy when he is no longer a part of our national team. I have never seen a forward ruin so many golden opportunities. Also #20 Cameron worst player for us in the World Cup and worst player again today.

 :buh-bye:

He's right about Cameron tho
Cameron had a good WC
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2014, 02:44:33 PM
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/536941/Sunderland-Jozy-Altidore-Lille-Divock-Origi-Liverpool-January

would take
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 20, 2014, 03:53:39 PM
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/536941/Sunderland-Jozy-Altidore-Lille-Divock-Origi-Liverpool-January

would take

We didn't discuss Jozy's no means no tweet to the Galaxy. I love Jozy he is my favorite USMNT player OAT, but I hated that tweet, unnecessarily dickish.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 20, 2014, 03:56:28 PM
I didn't see that tweet apparently.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 20, 2014, 03:58:49 PM
Found it.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2kRKVzIUAA0wD7.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 21, 2014, 05:14:41 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/21/e79f596dff82bf6927a9237cb2e4dbd4.jpg)

Bolton manager talking about JK re: Tim Ream.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on November 22, 2014, 01:41:20 AM
They really need to eliminate the September or November international break. There really is no need for 3 breaks in the first half of the season.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 23, 2014, 11:52:52 PM
Ryan Rosenblatt ?@RyanRosenblatt  2h2 hours ago
Stanford soccer's season is over. Start the Jordan Morris pro contract watch.

he's a seattle homegrown
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 24, 2014, 03:35:44 PM
http://www.jermaine-jones.de
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 26, 2014, 09:15:50 AM
@travismclark: Junior Flores starting against Gedion Zelalem in the U19 Champions League bout between Arsenal and Dortmund.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 30, 2014, 04:53:37 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/30/sport/football/football-platini-picasso-world-cup/index.html?c=&page=2

 :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 30, 2014, 05:01:15 PM
 :runaway:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 30, 2014, 05:02:37 PM
Putin is a studboss, besides the whole getting caught thing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 04, 2014, 05:24:28 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/04/8248b330c6ab19b80d704841fe4cf61c.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
https://vine.co/v/OrWBpwLmuKu

Bedoya goal against PSG
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2014, 11:04:57 AM
Women's World Cup draw happens in like 30 min.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2014, 11:52:31 AM
Women's World Cup draw happens in like 30 min.

Quote from: Grant Wahl[
USA WWC group: Australia (Winnipeg), Sweden (Winnipeg), Nigeria (Vancouver). Hardest group in tournament.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on December 06, 2014, 01:26:09 PM
Fyi, soccer is the suckiest thing on television
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2014, 01:29:32 PM
Fyi, soccer is the suckiest thing on television

meh, two and a half men is pretty awful
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 06, 2014, 01:41:33 PM
Don't blog about soccer today you awful, awful person
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 06, 2014, 01:42:50 PM
You're mean.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on December 07, 2014, 02:30:35 AM
still planning on going to green gables
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 07, 2014, 09:17:22 AM
I kind of want to go to Canada for a game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2014, 02:53:13 PM
Potential @ussoccer international Gedion Zelalem on for @Arsenal  to start the 2nd half...live on FOX Sports Networks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 09, 2014, 03:07:29 PM
Potential @ussoccer international Gedion Zelalem on for @Arsenal  to start the 2nd half...live on FOX Sports Networks.

You forgot to add next Fabregas in your post, but ill forgive you.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2014, 03:11:48 PM
I copy pasted a tweet
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2014, 06:25:22 PM
Jan. 28 – Chile – Away (TBD) – FOX Sports 2, UniMas, UDN

Feb. 8 – Panama – StubHub Center; Carson, California – ESPN Network, UniMas, UDN

March 25 – Denmark – Away (TBD) -ESPN Network, UniMas, UDN

March 31 – Switzerland – Stadion Letzigrund; Zurich, Switzerland – FOX Sports 1, UniMas, UDN

April 15 – Mexico – Home (TBD) – FOX Sports 1, UniMas, UDN

June 5 – Netherlands – Away (TBD) – ESPN Network, UniMas, UDN

June 10 – Germany – Rhein Energie Stadion; Cologne, Germany – FOX Sports 1, UniMas, UDN
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on December 09, 2014, 08:59:23 PM
stout OOC
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2014, 09:50:02 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/12/09/gedion-zelalem-plays-for-arsenal-in-champions-league-match/?postshare=4791418161541426

Update on next Cesc
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 09, 2014, 10:35:30 PM
Would love that Mexico game to be in Arrowhead. Zero chance though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 10, 2014, 06:42:00 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/12/10/jurgen-klinsmann-sticking-stance-michael-bradleys-position-usmnt

 :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2014, 04:18:31 PM
Juan Arango ?@JuanG_Arango  2m2 minutes ago
Paraguay to play Mexico and Costa Rica in March.  Match will be in Kansas City.  [@PolancoESA ]
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 11, 2014, 06:46:27 PM
Burn it down
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 12, 2014, 02:41:47 AM
Juan Arango ?@JuanG_Arango  2m2 minutes ago
Paraguay to play Mexico and Costa Rica in March.  Match will be in Kansas City.  [@PolancoESA ]

Weird
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 12, 2014, 11:39:44 AM
KC is listed

http://soccerly.com/article/soccerly/23-potential-us-cities-for-copa-america
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2014, 11:55:58 AM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 13, 2014, 01:09:01 PM
https://vine.co/v/O6jZqWqIJYj

:frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on December 13, 2014, 03:56:43 PM
https://vine.co/v/O6jZqWqIJYj

:frown:

Jozy just needs to come to SKC and team up with Zus to run a train on MLS and get his head right
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 13, 2014, 05:58:22 PM
https://twitter.com/j_klinsmann/status/543905662653046784
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 13, 2014, 06:13:08 PM
Oh Jurgey.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 14, 2014, 06:36:50 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/14/67a8a2b32687af2e48010f5a071dd72f.jpg)

Interesting if true
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 14, 2014, 06:40:47 PM
she's not wrong.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 14, 2014, 06:49:09 PM
 :dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2014, 08:17:24 PM
https://twitter.com/j_klinsmann/status/543905662653046784

Just rough ridin' go back to Europe, guy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2014, 11:22:28 AM
Beasley retired from USMNT

http://instagram.com/p/wop33EhMcM/
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 15, 2014, 11:41:50 AM
Great career (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/15/1c5bb38d9dddf1ea24f84fa6cf3dfc67.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2014, 04:42:41 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventura_Alvarado

Ventura Alvarado is an American left back who can play center back. Born in Phoenix. Moved to Mexico when he was 15. Dual citizen. Plays for Club America and has had 5 starts. Not really leaning towards Mexico or the US.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 15, 2014, 05:55:25 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventura_Alvarado

Ventura Alvarado is an American left back who can play center back. Born in Phoenix. Moved to Mexico when he was 15. Dual citizen. Plays for Club America and has had 5 starts. Not really leaning towards Mexico or the US.

Has he played UCL football? If not, dont care.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 15, 2014, 05:58:26 PM
she's not wrong.

Maybe but having great athletes has never been our problem in soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 15, 2014, 06:03:42 PM
she's not wrong.

Maybe but having great athletes has never been our problem in soccer.

but it is the overall idea of it. If Soccer was even a top 3 sport in America the quality of athletes choosing that sport and then the development would improve because thats where the talent is, and then we get a better product, then we have that caliber of soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2014, 06:33:49 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventura_Alvarado

Ventura Alvarado is an American left back who can play center back. Born in Phoenix. Moved to Mexico when he was 15. Dual citizen. Plays for Club America and has had 5 starts. Not really leaning towards Mexico or the US.

Has he played UCL football? If not, dont care.
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2014, 06:34:56 PM
If enough money and effort is pumped into youth national teams and MLS academies, we will eventually develop our own Messi. We don't need LeBron (or rough ridin' Beckham Jr) to choose soccer......
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 15, 2014, 07:02:07 PM
If enough money and effort is pumped into youth national teams and MLS academies, we will eventually develop our own Messi. We don't need LeBron (or rough ridin' Beckham Jr) to choose soccer......

The money and improved development comes from the elite athletes wanting to choose the sport.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2014, 07:22:38 PM
They're not mutually exclusive imo. Academies can develop "elite athletes." Also, would you consider Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, etc "elite athletes"? How many LeBron-caliber athletes are playing in the EPL?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 15, 2014, 07:24:47 PM
You saying we have to have the elite athletes BEFORE we can pump enough money in makes it sound like you don't think we will ever be an elite team because soccer will never be more popular than basketball or baseball. Who knows what the future of football is with concussions, etc. For now though (and awhile into the future), it's the clear #1. Long way to go before soccer catches hockey also.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 15, 2014, 07:45:37 PM
You saying we have to have the elite athletes BEFORE we can pump enough money in makes it sound like you don't think we will ever be an elite team because soccer will never be more popular than basketball or baseball. Who knows what the future of football is with concussions, etc. For now though (and awhile into the future), it's the clear #1. Long way to go before soccer catches hockey also.

and i saying we have to? no i'm saying people aren't going to spend money on something they don't think they will get a return on. I am not saying we need all of the elite athletes, and I'm not saying LeBron is ever going to pick soccer in America, but until soccer starts picking off an elite kid here or there the people who develop the academies, and the atmosphere around academies won't be there.

Also I would hardly say soccer is a "long" way off from catching hockey. I would venture to say soccer ranks higher in than hockey in more states than hockey ranks higher than soccer. What you don't have is States that have soccer as the number one or two like you do in the Dakotas and Minnesota. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 15, 2014, 07:46:52 PM
Also American Academies will never be anywhere close to what they are in Europe or even South America.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 15, 2014, 07:48:00 PM
you are never going to have academies that make 8 year olds move away and practice every day with professional trainers here.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on December 16, 2014, 02:50:42 AM
It's pretty silly to assume Odell Beckham would have turned out an equally great soccer player as he is a football player if he'd have focused on soccer growing up. He probably still would have been good just with the athletic genes he has, but he could easily have ended up another non-UCL playing MLS player.

Elite athlete doesn't automatically mean elite soccer player. Did Usain Bolt ever get that contract with Man United? You have to start kicking a soccer ball the minute you begin to walk if you want to eventually be elite with the ball at your feet IMO. That's what happens in other countries.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 02:04:39 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5AJCUoCUAAj9oK.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 02:05:53 PM
Came here to post the same thing. We get the last group A game which is the USMNT's group.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 02:15:47 PM
I love the gold cup, I'm excited for it. Win this one we don't have to have a playoff to go to the confederations cup in '17
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on December 16, 2014, 02:29:01 PM
When will we know when the games are?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 02:30:23 PM

When will we know when the games are?

Game in KC is on July 13
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 02:33:30 PM
I'm buzzing, I really do love the Gold Cup, even more than people who follow the USMNT and CONCACAF more than me.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 02:56:42 PM
Should only be every 4 years
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on December 16, 2014, 03:20:52 PM

When will we know when the games are?

Game in KC is on July 13
Sorry, I mean like when will we know who that game is? Or do we know already?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 03:50:51 PM
We don't know yet. Idk when we will.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 04:02:26 PM

Should only be every 4 years

Don't be a rough ridin' loser, every federation does one every 2 years.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 04:04:39 PM


When will we know when the games are?

Game in KC is on July 13
Sorry, I mean like when will we know who that game is? Or do we know already?

The draw is in late March.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 06:07:05 PM

Should only be every 4 years

Don't be a rough ridin' loser, every federation does one every 2 years.

UEFA doesn't. Also that doesn't affect my opinion.

Every other time, it's a tournament full of B teams.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2014, 06:14:42 PM

Should only be every 4 years

Don't be a rough ridin' loser, every federation does one every 2 years.

UEFA doesn't. Also that doesn't affect my opinion.

Every other time, it's a tournament full of B teams.

if by full of B teams you mean the US and Mexico threw B teams out there. That won't happen moving forward now that the winner of the two go to a one game playoff for the Confederations Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 16, 2014, 06:17:12 PM

Should only be every 4 years

Don't be a rough ridin' loser, every federation does one every 2 years.

UEFA doesn't. Also that doesn't affect my opinion.

Every other time, it's a tournament full of B teams.

if by full of B teams you mean the US and Mexico threw B teams out there. That won't happen moving forward now that the winner of the two go to a one game playoff for the Confederations Cup.

Mexico and the US were not the only teams playing B teams. Also true. I do enjoy the Gold Cups.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on December 16, 2014, 08:17:15 PM
i too enjoy the gold cup, scott
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on December 17, 2014, 02:10:36 AM
I enjoy all competitive international games in the summertime. It's the silly friendlies in September and October that interrupt the Euro leagues that I hate.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on December 17, 2014, 10:08:17 AM
Big Gold Cup fan here myself. Remember when we were up 2-0 on Mexico that one time  :excited: :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2014, 10:12:19 AM
Big Gold Cup fan here myself. Remember when we were up 2-0 on Mexico that one time  :excited: :ohno:

 :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 17, 2014, 01:28:02 PM
Oh man I was going NUTS when LD did the chicken dance thingy when we went up 2-0
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2014, 12:49:25 PM
Tom Marshall @mexicoworldcup  ·  4m 4 minutes ago
.@raulguzman reporting that @XolosOficial is close to announcing the signing of US international @MixDiskerud

Goddamnit Mix
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2014, 01:01:35 PM
I guess this is fine. Rather have him in MLS though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 18, 2014, 01:14:13 PM
Mix seems like either he and/or his people, including his national team coach, would rather he play anywhere in the world before he plays in the MLS. We'll see him in an Egyptian league before we see him in America.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2014, 01:17:20 PM
Got the impression he was excited to join the Crew before his dad pulled the plug. If in Mexico, Tijuana is my first choice. He'll play with American studs, Joe Corona, Greg Garza, etc. Also he apparently loves San Diego.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 18, 2014, 01:25:19 PM
The 08 Gold Cup when Benny scored that goal against Mexico might be one of my favorite USMNT moments ever. Just an incredible goal and moment.  :ksu: :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on December 18, 2014, 01:40:40 PM
Got the impression he was excited to join the Crew before his dad pulled the plug. If in Mexico, Tijuana is my first choice. He'll play with American studs, Joe Corona, Greg Garza, etc. Also he apparently loves San Diego.
No, denied. Huge Chiefs fan!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2014, 01:44:15 PM

?@JuanG_Arango
According to reports in Mexico, @mixdiskerud rejected a DP offer from @MLS to go to #LigaMX
:frown:

Got the impression he was excited to join the Crew before his dad pulled the plug. If in Mexico, Tijuana is my first choice. He'll play with American studs, Joe Corona, Greg Garza, etc. Also he apparently loves San Diego.
No, denied. Huge Chiefs fan!

Didn't say Chargers.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 18, 2014, 02:04:28 PM

?@JuanG_Arango
According to reports in Mexico, @mixdiskerud rejected a DP offer from @MLS to go to #LigaMX
:frown:

Got the impression he was excited to join the Crew before his dad pulled the plug. If in Mexico, Tijuana is my first choice. He'll play with American studs, Joe Corona, Greg Garza, etc. Also he apparently loves San Diego.
No, denied. Huge Chiefs fan!

Didn't say Chargers.

Even if we were ever able to get over the hump and play in let's say a World Cup semifinal, we will never be able to capitalize on the momentum gaining casual fans because our senior mnt is being built the backs of guys with no interest playing domestically. International leagues will never catch on big because of time zones amongst things like xenophobia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 18, 2014, 02:07:26 PM
Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 18, 2014, 03:39:28 PM
 
Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
:dubious:

I dont disagree, but i think it will take longer than 4 years. IMO
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 18, 2014, 03:41:12 PM

Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
:dubious:

I dont disagree, but i think it will take longer than 4 years. IMO

Didn't say we would be there in 4 but we have the hottest stock in world leagues. No other league is improving as fast or as much.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2014, 03:48:20 PM
Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
:dubious:

I dont disagree, but i think it will take longer than 4 years. IMO

You don't think it will be able to attract dual nationals like Mix in four years? Pfft.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 18, 2014, 03:57:07 PM
Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
:dubious:

I dont disagree, but i think it will take longer than 4 years. IMO

You don't think it will be able to attract dual nationals like Mix in four years? Pfft.

Maybe, I guess i have always been of the view that in order to compete on the world stage most of players need to play in Europe. I agree having players play in Mexico instead of MLS is disappointing, and hopefully in 4 years MLS is seen as  a better league than Mexico.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2014, 04:02:47 PM
Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
:dubious:

I dont disagree, but i think it will take longer than 4 years. IMO

You don't think it will be able to attract dual nationals like Mix in four years? Pfft.

Maybe, I guess i have always been of the view that in order to compete on the world stage most of players need to play in Europe. I agree having players play in Mexico instead of MLS is disappointing, and hopefully in 4 years MLS is seen as  a better league than Mexico.

Yeah we know you think that. Thing is, these days, the only Americans (other than Kljestan who may not ever get another cap) currently in Europe who aren't failures are prospects  (Rubio Rubin, Bobby Wood, Will Packwood) or dual nationals (Fabian, Danny Williams, Brooks, Green, Johannsson).
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 19, 2014, 02:24:04 AM
Give it time MIR. Mls is making strides every year. In 4 years it will be substantially better than it is today.
:dubious:

I dont disagree, but i think it will take longer than 4 years. IMO

You don't think it will be able to attract dual nationals like Mix in four years? Pfft.

Maybe, I guess i have always been of the view that in order to compete on the world stage most of players need to play in Europe. I agree having players play in Mexico instead of MLS is disappointing, and hopefully in 4 years MLS is seen as  a better league than Mexico.

A country of our size and resources cannot have a strong national program without a strong domestic league.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 19, 2014, 08:27:30 AM
“@AP_Sports: #FIFA will not reopen 2018, 2022 World Cup votes; Garcia report will be at least partially released (@johnleicester)  http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=0VGgmOqN”
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 20, 2014, 09:41:03 AM
http://www.starsandstripesfc.com/mls-usmnt/2014/12/17/7410857/dom-dwyer-sporting-kc-contract-extension-citizen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 20, 2014, 11:28:44 AM
http://www.starsandstripesfc.com/mls-usmnt/2014/12/17/7410857/dom-dwyer-sporting-kc-contract-extension-citizen

#Dom4USMNT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 21, 2014, 06:23:14 PM
Yedlin got his work permit
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 23, 2014, 09:50:10 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/6c2bad58fd4a5bd1375861491cdd82fc.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 23, 2014, 09:53:46 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/56807b5b286f28306e564bc5349cc9bd.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 23, 2014, 12:28:29 PM
Good. eff Jurgen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 23, 2014, 03:39:29 PM
https://twitter.com/GeZelalem/status/547506520187883520

:dance:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on December 23, 2014, 03:44:15 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/yf2pEym.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 23, 2014, 05:06:55 PM
https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/547527102892105728
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 23, 2014, 05:09:29 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/f2d46a3608f6452953bc926e0c66f4aa.jpg)

Reported for spam
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 23, 2014, 05:26:42 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/72c03de5551219d9f2db20901317b9ea.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 24, 2014, 12:37:38 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/24/e80886ee40c946c90edbc5c7b240fbdd.jpg)

what is happening
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 24, 2014, 04:55:09 PM
"Leaked" away jersey for 2015. Not bad, and they always look better in person and on TV vs the leaked pictures (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/24/977ad6c49578ac3d2fad74f8e940f853.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 29, 2014, 08:57:28 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/29/c59c65c1ee54a43be906a87b6bcb2327.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 29, 2014, 09:18:48 AM
Hmm probably won't go but I'm sure it'll be a fun atmosphere
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 29, 2014, 11:23:52 AM
would be interesting to see how many Paraguay fans we have in KC. Obviously a bunch of Mexico fans.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 29, 2014, 11:35:11 AM
would be interesting to see how many Paraguay fans we have in KC. Obviously a bunch of Mexico fans.

I want to go just to root against Mexico.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 29, 2014, 10:32:23 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/12/29/arsenals-gedion-zelalem-is-a-u-s-citizen/?postshare=951419913084621



!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on December 29, 2014, 11:03:05 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/12/29/arsenals-gedion-zelalem-is-a-u-s-citizen/?postshare=951419913084621



!!!!!!!!!
This is interesting and exciting! WOOHOO, GO USA!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 29, 2014, 11:06:27 PM
Sounds like Fagundez will be a Uruguay player. :frown:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/12/29/arsenals-gedion-zelalem-is-a-u-s-citizen/?postshare=951419913084621



!!!!!!!!!

 :emawkid: :billdance: :excited: :runaway:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 30, 2014, 10:29:18 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/378c13a499da9f03fa8a922bf0efc628.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 30, 2014, 10:30:23 AM
From what I have seen, JK had little to do with this. He didn't need to be recruited like perhaps the other German Americans.

Lots of stuff like this: https://twitter.com/soccercanales/status/549970338797592576
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 30, 2014, 11:58:39 AM
From what I have seen, JK had little to do with this. He didn't need to be recruited like perhaps the other German Americans.

Lots of stuff like this: https://twitter.com/soccercanales/status/549970338797592576

STOP WITH THE JURGEN HATE (sarcasm i really dont care) just excited to maybe finally have a midfielder that can control the game with the ball at his feet.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 30, 2014, 12:06:58 PM
Not hate. Just facts that this kid always wanted to play for the US because he feels American.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 30, 2014, 01:51:14 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/d0f6f562b0e39827daade5893e804584.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chuckjames on December 30, 2014, 02:00:48 PM
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF HE PLAYS FOR ARSENAL!!!!!!  :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 31, 2014, 05:54:31 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/550438967062310914
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on December 31, 2014, 06:07:45 PM
FYI, watching soccer is like keeping an ant farm for a hobby.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 31, 2014, 06:35:46 PM
My life is a lie
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 01, 2015, 07:55:44 PM
Just noticed the U20 CONCACAF Championships (qualification for WC) starts January 9. World Cup starts May 30. Pretty sure EPB is in camp with them right now. Can someone confirm?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 01, 2015, 07:57:32 PM
I really enjoyed watching the U20 WC in 2013. First time watching Cuevas, Joya, etc. Also Lopez played. Also saw the break out of Yaya Sanogo. Or at least why he got signed by Arsenal...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 02, 2015, 10:43:11 AM
Jordan Morris is staying at Stanford.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 02, 2015, 02:22:22 PM
Brek Shea is apparently going to January camp.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 03, 2015, 08:30:11 AM
Shea is like what January camp was invented for
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 05, 2015, 11:09:52 PM
"@AliBinAlHussein: Pleased to announce today my intention to stand as a candidate for the position of President of FIFA."

#AliBinAlHussein4FIFAPresident
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 06, 2015, 02:27:27 PM
Here's the U20 CONCACAF Championships schedule for the US:

Fri, Jan 9, 4:30 CT v. Guatemala
Sun, Jan 11, 4:30 CT v. Panama
Wed, Jan 14, 4:30 CT v. Aruba
Sun, Jan 18, 7 CT v. Jamaica
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30 CT v. Trinidad & Tobago

All US (and Mexico) games should be on Fox Sports 2.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 06, 2015, 06:10:51 PM
Here's the U20 CONCACAF Championships schedule for the US:

Fri, Jan 9, 4:30 CT v. Guatemala
Sun, Jan 11, 4:30 CT v. Panama
Wed, Jan 14, 4:30 CT v. Aruba
Sun, Jan 18, 7 CT v. Jamaica
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30 CT v. Trinidad & Tobago

All US (and Mexico) games should be on Fox Sports 2.

if anyone wants to Pak in Lawrence and watch the second half of the Friday and Wed games or the entire Sunday games lmk.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2015, 03:56:11 PM
Concacaf confirmed the cities bidding for the Centennial Copa America
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 08, 2015, 04:43:17 PM
Concacaf confirmed the cities bidding for the Centennial Copa America

Well...?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2015, 08:33:25 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/08/6b2c4b300ece407f7cf916ae5bcf9196.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 08, 2015, 09:16:44 PM
Some of those are LOL; Detroit, Cleveland, Nashville, St. Louis, Indianapolis. Surprised with no Twin Cities.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on January 08, 2015, 09:46:19 PM
Have the kids who will win us a World Cup been born yet?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2015, 11:39:45 PM

Have the kids who will win us a World Cup been born yet?

Hmm amazing question. I think we make a F4 in the next 4 world cups. So maybe?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2015, 11:40:22 PM

Some of those are LOL; Detroit, Cleveland, Nashville, St. Louis, Indianapolis. Surprised with no Twin Cities.

I'll make you a bet one of those cities you just listed gets a game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2015, 12:01:11 AM

Some of those are LOL; Detroit, Cleveland, Nashville, St. Louis, Indianapolis. Surprised with no Twin Cities.

I'll make you a bet one of those cities you just listed gets a game.

The odds are pretty good with such a crap group cities
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on January 09, 2015, 12:07:22 AM
cRust belt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2015, 08:07:19 AM
http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2015/1/9/7517491/copa-america-2016-centenario-host-usa-cities-stadiums

If they only go 8 my choices would be:
KC
LA
Dallas
NYC
Chicago
Miami
Phoenix
Denver
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2015, 08:08:59 AM
DC or Baltimore, Boston would round out my 10

Houston, SF, and Indy would finish my 13
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 10:28:55 AM
I guess January camp roster announced today
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 11:20:48 AM
I guess January camp roster announced today
Hamid scratched because of injury. :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 12:45:59 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/86606fc936492da96da96c42deafce4d.jpg)

TLB Kempin!!! :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 12:48:00 PM
Lol poor Canada. We snatched away yet another Canadian forward (Akindele)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2015, 01:31:47 PM
Can't believe Kempdog is getting an invite. V happy for him
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 04:14:11 PM
US U20 starting XI vs Guatemala: Steffen, Moore, Requejo, Carter-Vickers, Miazga, Flores, Acosta, Thompson, Jamieson, Arriola, Gall

4:30 on FS2. No Hyndman but that's just cause there are games so often.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 04:40:02 PM
Hyndman and Flores should rotate. Also Jamieson and Thompson are two stud homegrown MLS forwards. Jamieson is central, Thompson on the wing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2015, 06:02:35 PM
So happy for Kempin, thats awesome
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 06:21:56 PM
That goal from Guatemala :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2015, 08:20:46 PM
What happened? Got PAK'd/getting pakd with coworkers
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 09, 2015, 08:30:25 PM
We dominated but only got the one goal. Guatemala scored an amazing volley goal in the 89th min or something. 1-1 final. Bad result.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 10, 2015, 02:02:31 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/10/eafec70e6f88fdbcaad16c23ae8a23b8.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 10, 2015, 04:21:07 PM
I'm pretty sure all of those have been at least speculated already, because none of those don't ring a bell.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2015, 06:11:21 PM
Jfc Panama just scored. 1-0 79'
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2015, 06:28:05 PM
#BurnDownUSSoccer2015
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2015, 06:29:07 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/11/b8a3467ccf203d6b0a496090df8b0678.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 11, 2015, 09:55:44 PM
Jfc Baby Yanks
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 12, 2015, 11:43:27 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/12/d591643eb1e1271abc207a5a837b120b.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 13, 2015, 03:40:06 PM
https://twitter.com/JeffreyCarlisle/status/555112514024120320
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 14, 2015, 04:57:30 PM
https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/555498315849424897

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/555499880505171969

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/555501064339062786

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/555502237909540864

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/555510086890946560
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 15, 2015, 11:04:53 AM
Hedges called up to Jan camp
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 15, 2015, 06:23:17 PM
https://twitter.com/MLSAnalyst/status/555881802598862852
https://twitter.com/SSFC_Rumors/status/555882084544180226
https://twitter.com/MLSAnalyst/status/555882286764154880

:(
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 15, 2015, 08:26:54 PM
damn that makes me sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 16, 2015, 10:23:16 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/556124198029242370
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 18, 2015, 09:10:34 PM
U20s just beat Jamaica 2-0. Next up is T&T on Wednesday.
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 18, 2015, 10:57:25 PM
Good job u20 baby yanks
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Post by: slobber on January 19, 2015, 06:32:22 AM
If you guys are watching this, let me know how young Donovan is doing. I think he is a defender. Was drafted by Orlando(?) (1st pick of 2nd round). He is a local that spent 3 years at the HS dobberjr will likely play at. *We're building a monster.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 19, 2015, 11:00:41 AM
I have only been able to watch one game, but I can tell you with some relative certainty, Conor Donovan hasn't played a minute.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 19, 2015, 11:11:27 AM
From what I have seen, Miazga (plays for RBNY and will get some minutes this season) and Carter-Vickers (17 year old stud who plays in Tottenham's academy) have played all 90 minutes during every game so far. From what I have heard, Donovan will become a good player in MLS, but I don't expect anything from him for at least a couple seasons. Hopefully he goes on loan to Orlando City's USL Pro affiliate, Louisville City FC.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 20, 2015, 05:52:01 PM
https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/557681142154145793
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 20, 2015, 10:09:48 PM
https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/557681142154145793

Just played a couple games of FIFA online with

-----------Guzan-------------
Gonzo-----Jones-----Brooks
---------Beckerman----------
Chandler-Bradley-Mix-Fabian
---Dempsey---Johannsson---

and absolutely destroyed. :cool: (Up 7-1 before the last guy quit in the 54th min :sdeek:)
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Post by: AbeFroman on January 21, 2015, 12:30:33 AM
Seems like fun. USA doesn't have Chris Smalling, Jonny Evans or Phil Jones, so maybe this 3 man backline will work!
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 21, 2015, 03:39:23 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B753xHVCUAAxA8g.png:large)

If we lose today (4:30 on FS2) we're out. Not totally sure of our situation, but I'm pretty sure if we win or draw, it's likely we'll go to a playoff to qualify for the WC. Think we need help if we're going to qualify from today's win (if that's even possible).

EDIT: Asked Sciaretta on twitter and he referred me here: http://www.americansoccernow.com/articles/miazga-and-carter-vickers-bolster-u-s-u-20-back-line
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 21, 2015, 06:15:36 PM
https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/558054834142990336

As long as we don't blow this, we'll play either Honduras or El Salvador on Saturday for a spot in the World Cup.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 21, 2015, 06:19:06 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer_ynt/status/558055955779559425

@slobber
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 21, 2015, 06:53:50 PM
https://twitter.com/AndrewDasNYT/status/558064178192461826

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B76kuc2IMAAhGK8.jpg:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2015, 12:07:52 AM
https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/558132033764196353
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 22, 2015, 08:25:22 AM
Oh Juan, I still have hope for you
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2015, 11:36:44 AM
https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/558313781881622528

https://twitter.com/MLSist/status/558320008720572417
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2015, 01:39:09 PM
https://twitter.com/Backheeldotcom/status/558347194726895616
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2015, 02:25:33 PM
https://twitter.com/GothamistDan/status/558355216761094144
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 22, 2015, 03:50:31 PM
https://twitter.com/GothamistDan/status/558355216761094144

O/U on attendance at 32,500.5
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2015, 03:51:13 PM
way over imo
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Post by: joda on January 22, 2015, 04:20:00 PM
To bad those aren't reversed. Would go and #teamlatri-ing.May consider going and #teamlaalbirroja-ing tho (yes, I looked those up)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2015, 05:58:45 PM
https://twitter.com/GothamistDan/status/558355216761094144

O/U on attendance at 32,500.5

sporting vs. ManU was ~50k....It might break that mark.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 22, 2015, 07:48:35 PM

https://twitter.com/GothamistDan/status/558355216761094144

O/U on attendance at 32,500.5

sporting vs. ManU was ~50k....It might break that mark.

Idk it is midweek game, I don't think it touches 50k
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Post by: slobber on January 22, 2015, 09:43:54 PM
@sunny thanks for the info!


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 22, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer_ynt/status/558470952326270976
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 23, 2015, 03:45:53 PM
https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/558740874113605632
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 24, 2015, 04:57:52 PM
https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/559120861836611584

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/559132349410312194
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 24, 2015, 07:22:52 PM
Happy for the baby Yanks
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 24, 2015, 07:23:39 PM
Also baby Kemp and Captain Matt made the cut for The friendlies
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 26, 2015, 03:08:18 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/559796326540795905

Revs are going to roll through the East next season if this happens.
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 26, 2015, 06:03:10 PM
I really wanna see Juan take off in the MLS.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 27, 2015, 11:35:47 AM
http://www.espnfc.us/team/united-states/660/blog/post/2265878/the-united-states-10-best-players-under-the-age-of-21

Good read, I'm not well versed enough in our baby yanks to agree or disagree but it sure gets me excited reading stuff like this
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 27, 2015, 01:16:01 PM
Makes me sad that Carter-Vickers is getting more hype than EPB. He has been amazing for the U20s though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 27, 2015, 01:59:17 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/560164157274992640
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 27, 2015, 02:31:51 PM

https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/560164157274992640

Jfc what garbage
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 09:08:42 AM
Friendly v. Chile tonight at 5. I can't watch but will be interesting to hear how the 3 man back line goes.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 03:50:47 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8d93UlCAAE1vYo.png:large)
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 03:52:16 PM
Gives Bobby Wood a chance to showcase himself before the transfer window closes. Would be a stud in MLS from what I have seen. Has recently had a bad falling out with the new manager at 1860 and is doing everything in his power to get the eff out of there. Basically said he's so desperate, he'll go anywhere he will get minutes.
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 28, 2015, 03:56:07 PM
Bet that looks more like a 5-3-2 than a 3-5-2
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 05:15:57 PM
Not watching but everyone especially Tobias can smd cause my man just scored
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 05:41:59 PM
Jozy and Brek. :cool:
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 05:42:13 PM
Just a couple of young American MLS studs.
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 28, 2015, 07:41:14 PM
Second half sucked
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Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2015, 07:51:28 PM
i will not be s'n any ds in the name of brek shea
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 28, 2015, 07:57:08 PM
Shea sucked outside of his goal
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Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2015, 07:59:12 PM
Shea sucked outside of his goal

sure was hot today!
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 08:09:33 PM
That goal tho!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2015, 08:12:45 PM
Fwiw, Shea is apparently going to play left back for Orlando City. Zusi is going to crush him.
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 28, 2015, 09:32:41 PM
I wanna talk about FOX. The studio show pre and postgame was very good. I hope they keep Rob Stone, Stu Holden, Eric Wynalda, and Alexi Lalas together to develop they chemistry. I like that Holden challenged Wynalda a few times although it was apparent Wynalda didn't like it. I also loved that they roasted Jurgen for ditching the 3-5-2 at halftime.

The actual game broadcast and the announcers were god awful. They were boring, didn't provide stats, and seemed lost at times. The production truck didn't think it was important to us know how much stoppage time there was and the announcers didn't know either. It was very bad, like Jack Edwards ESPN bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 29, 2015, 10:06:59 AM
Alexi did color for a U20 game so maybe they're grooming him to also do color commentating.
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 29, 2015, 10:07:49 AM
Also they recently hired John Strong to do play by play away from NBC. He is very good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 29, 2015, 02:07:36 PM
https://twitter.com/JuanG_Arango/status/560891590429130753

 :dunno:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 02, 2015, 09:15:06 AM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/562266983547555840
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 02, 2015, 04:27:49 PM
Eh
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 04, 2015, 04:34:48 PM
https://twitter.com/AndyEdMLS/status/563099537871749120

#klinsmannOut
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 04, 2015, 08:13:10 PM
Jurgy is just here to snag us young duel nationals, and rejuvenate the youth system. He will still get us to the knockouts in Russia. Don't worry when Jose and Pep have their cycles they'll respect MLS
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 11:18:51 AM
Women playing France on ESPN2 right now. V fun game so far
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 02:10:19 PM
Women got trounced. France is v v good and we aren't that good right now.

Rimando; Yedlin, Jones, Besler, Shea; Ibarra, Bradley, Diskerud, Zardes; Altidore, Dempsey

Hoping Zardes doesn't consistently play wide for the NT, he is much better up top. Good out wide too tho.

EDIT: Guess it's a 4231. So that would make it Rimando; Yedlin, Jones, Besler, Shea; Bradley, Diskerud; Ibarra, Dempsey, Zardes; Altidore
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 02:11:53 PM
I hope Kemp gets on the bench
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 02:17:52 PM
Nope he's not
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 02:18:49 PM
Whoever said there was a chance he starts is a moron
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 02:19:20 PM
Didn't you say it came from the CFB? 98% of them are morons
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 02:19:39 PM
https://twitter.com/AdrianHealey/status/564518619615227904

:kstatriot:
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 02:20:01 PM
Didn't you say it came from the CFB? 98% of them are morons

Aggievillains page
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 02:30:53 PM
https://twitter.com/AdrianHealey/status/564518619615227904

:kstatriot:

yeah i was about to post that. wow, we've finally made it as a soccer playing nation!!
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Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 02:56:44 PM
:emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 02:58:59 PM
Women got trounced. France is v v good and we aren't that good right now.

Rimando; Yedlin, Jones, Besler, Shea; Ibarra, Bradley, Diskerud, Zardes; Altidore, Dempsey

Hoping Zardes doesn't consistently play wide for the NT, he is much better up top. Good out wide too tho.

EDIT: Guess it's a 4231. So that would make it Rimando; Yedlin, Jones, Besler, Shea; Bradley, Diskerud; Ibarra, Dempsey, Zardes; Altidore

besler should have his work cut out for him...
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Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 03:16:12 PM
we're looking terrible right now
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Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 03:37:23 PM
altidore, lol
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Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 03:46:06 PM
great ball from GZ to dempsey, 2-0 yanks
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 03:46:36 PM
great ball from GZ to dempsey, 2-0 yanks

loved Demps' finish.
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Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 03:47:35 PM
yeah, v sexy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 03:52:05 PM
GZ has been amazing today so far, Ibarra has been invisible. He needs to take his crap back to the NASL.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 04:21:50 PM
Just got home from intramurals (2-0 :cool:). Not surprising that Gyasinho is tearing it up.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 04:31:41 PM
WONDO!!! :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 04:33:00 PM
i believe he was saying "you won't do crap"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 04:34:21 PM
i believe he was saying "you won't do crap"

Love his fire.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 04:37:33 PM
Good cross there from Brek.
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 08, 2015, 04:38:41 PM
I'm a giant Hedges fan.
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 08, 2015, 04:56:46 PM
pretty meh second half
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Post by: Phil Titola on February 08, 2015, 08:04:59 PM
That Bradley corner  :love:
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Post by: Tobias on February 08, 2015, 08:20:57 PM
don't see many of those
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 09, 2015, 02:12:10 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/564879183265144834
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 09, 2015, 02:37:11 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9bfnYNCQAAA2En.jpg:large)
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Post by: scottwildcat on February 09, 2015, 06:20:42 PM
well, i hope we do well.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 09, 2015, 11:16:33 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/565013934726733824
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 09, 2015, 11:17:30 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/565014978995159040
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 10, 2015, 06:03:01 AM
:party:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 10, 2015, 10:20:20 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/565182183942676483
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 10, 2015, 10:22:52 AM
those myanmar and ukraine games set up for some pretty prime Friday night pakfaced viewing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 10, 2015, 11:37:20 AM
Julian now training with Hamburg's U23s....
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 11, 2015, 03:11:57 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/43a72467d27db79e5a0cc31eddedaac8.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 11, 2015, 05:29:53 PM
want
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 12, 2015, 11:43:45 AM
https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/565925529917075458
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 12, 2015, 01:18:29 PM
Whoa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 12, 2015, 06:11:59 PM
I feel like FIFA is making ESPN pay for their extensive coverage of FIFA corruption.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 12, 2015, 06:45:28 PM
Espn should get their non money's worth and go even harder then
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 13, 2015, 01:44:23 PM
https://twitter.com/AndyEdMLS/status/566321661117358080

:kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on February 13, 2015, 02:46:27 PM
a couple of questions:

is the team getting better? are there rankings that support this?

when is our next test or qualifying match? (is a qualifying match a test?)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on February 13, 2015, 02:54:16 PM
a couple of questions:

is the team getting better? are there rankings that support this?

when is our next test or qualifying match? (is a qualifying match a test?)
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/02/12/fifa-world-rankings-no-13-costa-rica-achieve-highest-rank-ever-us-slip-no-31 (http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/02/12/fifa-world-rankings-no-13-costa-rica-achieve-highest-rank-ever-us-slip-no-31)
 :dubious:

wft? why are we getting worse?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 13, 2015, 02:56:13 PM
at this point in a world cup cycle you're pretty much trying out a bunch of new people, new formations, new tactics, etc.

sometimes it doesn't go very smoothly
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Post by: sunny_cat on February 13, 2015, 02:58:24 PM
Women are playing England on FS1 right now. 1-0 USA at HT.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 13, 2015, 04:00:48 PM
Won 1-0 but it should have been 1-1.

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/566346676953419776
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on February 13, 2015, 04:26:56 PM
Yes. I was hoping we would get another goal to offset England getting robbed on that one.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 14, 2015, 11:54:36 AM
https://twitter.com/AKGarcia331/status/566653032192950272
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 15, 2015, 09:44:46 AM
https://twitter.com/AKGarcia331/status/566653032192950272

That's phenomenal  :ROFL:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on February 15, 2015, 01:11:54 PM
https://twitter.com/AKGarcia331/status/566653032192950272

Sadly, the bottom right one is the only one I get.  :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 15, 2015, 01:17:55 PM
Diskerud one is an MLS reference. Julian one refers to his Belgium goal. Idk about the Beckerman one.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 16, 2015, 12:53:34 AM
Diskerud one is an MLS reference. Julian one refers to his Belgium goal. Idk about the Beckerman one.

its just his hair
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 16, 2015, 09:34:46 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VvGJTK3VT2Q/VOIKq7URu3I/AAAAAAAAeOk/XLaq7v0cJg0/s548/usa-2015-away-kit-1.jpg)

this is officially the new away kit
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 16, 2015, 07:41:50 PM
That's too bad, it's the home jerseys that needs be replaced.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 16, 2015, 07:45:03 PM
https://twitter.com/J_Klinsmann/status/567499536059211776

:rolleyes:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 16, 2015, 07:49:11 PM
eh whatever
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 16, 2015, 07:59:35 PM
@MakeItRain :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 16, 2015, 11:28:32 PM
@MakeItRain :sdeek:

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 18, 2015, 01:47:32 PM
https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/568130727419781121
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 18, 2015, 05:19:57 PM
It's going to be weird having the WC in the winter.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 22, 2015, 05:29:56 PM
https://twitter.com/AmericanOutlaws/status/569639170861199360

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 22, 2015, 06:41:17 PM
my God that was great.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 02, 2015, 11:02:03 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/03/02/sao-paulo-dream-unfulfilled-juninho-finds-success-la-galaxy-eyes-usmnt?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid

#Juninho4USMNT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 10, 2015, 06:16:30 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/575432493916123137

CCV and EPB would be an amazing CB pairing for USMNT. Hopefully Carter-Vickers chooses USA over England. Both are 17 years old. :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 11, 2015, 03:04:12 PM
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/575748377956192257

:curse:

He needs to stick to his chiefs hat
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 12, 2015, 09:52:14 AM
https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/576032751956189184
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 12, 2015, 10:11:00 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/12/6b5e9b77e3f6de7d64ec12cbda6c83da.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 12, 2015, 10:15:25 AM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/576038800062726146
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 12, 2015, 09:22:40 PM
http://fusion.net/story/102600/american-outlaws-us-soccer-supporters-group-growing-pains/

Very interesting read and the first time I've ever seen anything with negative tones to the AO. I'm not a member but have gone to watch parties in KC and Lawrence and sat amongst them in KC and I never saw the "dark side" but I am sure it does exist and it makes me sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 12, 2015, 11:27:38 PM
Man, I hated the crap out of that article. It seems like the author went into the researching and writing looking for a certain narrative and he just didn't get it. The only thing serious that AO did wrong in that article was not keeping that lady's letter internal. She kind of seems full of crap to me but they still should have not shared that letter. The rest of that racism and sexism obviously sucks but that's going to happen whenever you have a group, that isn't an AO thing, not a soccer thing, not an America thing, not even a sports thing. Yes, AO is certainly broish but what the hell do you expect of a group who has a party the day before each match and the day of before and after the match. Sports fans in general in this country are white and male because the country is primarily white, duh. That guy from PVA pointing a finger at AO should be ashamed of himself. Mexican fans have the bar lowered as far as possible when it comes to politeness, warmness, and tolerance of other races and cultures. The rest of the crap in that article is isolated petty bullshit that no one cares about. Who really cares about when and why the official bar gets changed?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on March 12, 2015, 11:58:07 PM
Yea, that article was horrible. The author obviously had an agenda and was grasping for anything to fit that agenda.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 13, 2015, 01:23:18 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/13/609d6c148ff3c273a131b0c014273e16.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 13, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Sexy AF Portugal jerseys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 15, 2015, 08:10:12 PM
U-17s just beat Jamaica in PKs to qualify for the World Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 15, 2015, 08:12:14 PM
16 year olds love taking off their shirts.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 16, 2015, 12:27:51 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/577521351461847040
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 17, 2015, 09:31:16 AM
Zelalem called into Germany U18 camp. :users:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 17, 2015, 10:42:31 AM
Burn it down
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 17, 2015, 06:59:57 PM
Eddie Johnson might have to retire because of his heart condition. :(
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 17, 2015, 07:13:35 PM
Means nothing to the USMNT. But I will say it sucks anytime a player is forced to retire due to conditions like this
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 19, 2015, 09:19:36 AM
Zelalem called into Germany U18 camp. :users:
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/578559971874443264
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 19, 2015, 01:40:35 PM
https://twitter.com/24thminute/status/578626826983108608
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 20, 2015, 08:49:18 AM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/578915598576418816
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 20, 2015, 02:13:26 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/578995607668436992

Stud young Mexican American fullback who plays for Club America
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 20, 2015, 02:47:53 PM

https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/578995607668436992

Stud young Mexican American fullback who plays for Club America

Suck it El Tri
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 20, 2015, 03:28:53 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/578995607668436992

Stud young Mexican American fullback who plays for Club America

this is on top of this which also recently happened

https://twitter.com/MLS/status/578760530283905024

Born in Mexico. All indications up till recently were that he would play for Mexico. I've only seen him play a couple times but he's very good. 25 years old. Not sure he's better than Hamid.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 22, 2015, 12:05:37 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/22/0ad390f812bc32680837be62ccb73723.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 22, 2015, 12:20:07 PM
CCV/EPB CB pair :love:

https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/579693732880072704
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 22, 2015, 12:37:09 PM
:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on March 22, 2015, 04:07:57 PM
There is some CONCACAF stuff going to happen in Charlotte. Should I be all over that? On a scale from 1-7, let me know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 12:25:53 PM
Match day!  :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 25, 2015, 02:50:21 PM
That Jozy finish was just great.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 02:53:46 PM
The goal given up was not.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2015, 03:40:51 PM
Where are all the people who think Michael Bradley isn't that good? (Same could be said for Jozy)

That goal was delicious.

https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/580832149969989632

Oh, it's 2-1, USA leads Denmark. @slobber
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on March 25, 2015, 03:52:05 PM
Where are all the people who think Michael Bradley isn't that good? (Same could be said for Jozy)

That goal was delicious lucky.

https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/580832149969989632

Oh, it's 2-1, USA leads Denmark. @slobber

FYP

Jozy should have shot.  Don't get me wrong, I still fist-pumped something fierce.

But he should have shot it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2015, 03:52:25 PM

Where are all the people who think Michael Bradley isn't that good? (Same could be said for Jozy)

That goal was delicious.

https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/580832149969989632

Oh, it's 2-1, USA leads Denmark. @slobber

Pure sex. I hope we hold on and beat those Danish bastards
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 03:57:50 PM
My God.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 04:05:32 PM
My God.
My God.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 04:05:43 PM
Good grief.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 04:05:51 PM
Holey moley.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2015, 04:06:38 PM
Good goal from future LAFC DP (alongside Cristiano Ronaldo), Niklas Bendtner.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 04:07:22 PM
Oh god. How do you miss that header?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 25, 2015, 04:08:52 PM
Good goal from future LAFC DP (alongside Cristiano Ronaldo), Niklas Bendtner.
God I'd love to see that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2015, 07:03:10 PM
 :horrorsurprise:

https://twitter.com/GoldCupCONCACAF/status/580881151725727744

Winner joins USA's group with Haiti and Panama.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 26, 2015, 10:47:18 AM
Holey moley.

What an unbelievable collapse. Granted, we were experimenting pretty hard with that backline in the second half, but GMAFB.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2015, 04:13:21 PM
https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/581201266782707712
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2015, 09:18:57 AM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/581459137025974272
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2015, 11:34:01 AM
https://twitter.com/dougmacespn/status/581490072870133760
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2015, 11:35:02 AM
 :Woohoo:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 27, 2015, 05:03:14 PM
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/581576768147959808
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 28, 2015, 11:02:20 AM
Posting this here, deal with it

https://twitter.com/svertelney/status/581847938713972736
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cDubya on March 28, 2015, 12:34:05 PM
Man, I "watched" the Denmark match on twitter/theScore...

Good lord, Bendtner.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2015, 11:17:12 AM
Posting this here, deal with it

https://twitter.com/svertelney/status/581847938713972736

Sad
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 29, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/582353266534559744

Won 3-0 today so SKC will miss Roger during the Gold Cup after all..
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 30, 2015, 10:33:52 AM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/582565407829204992
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 30, 2015, 01:58:06 PM
https://twitter.com/JeremiahOshan/status/582616577683554304

The kid is a certified stud (MAYBE)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 30, 2015, 02:24:29 PM
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/581576768147959808

listen, i love Zlatan more than most, but this is wrong thread. THAT BEING SAID, he is just the best.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 30, 2015, 02:38:32 PM
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/581576768147959808

listen, i love Zlatan more than most, but this is wrong thread. THAT BEING SAID, he is just the best.
You don't decide which thread is the right thread fwiw. I put it here because it was with his NT not that I have to explain myself to you
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 30, 2015, 05:06:34 PM
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/581576768147959808

listen, i love Zlatan more than most, but this is wrong thread. THAT BEING SAID, he is just the best.
You don't decide which thread is the right thread fwiw. I put it here because it was with his NT not that I have to explain myself to you

ooh look at this big bad mother rough rider who doesn't comprehend what purpose the "US Men's National Team Soccer Thread!" is about. if zlatan was american (and i wish he was) and played on the national team thread (HOLY crap THIS WOULD BE THE ABSOLUTE BEST), then yes, you'd be correct. ASIDE FROM ALL THAT, this is a UEFA EURO match, which would lead one to believe that this should go into some thread about european play, if there was such a thing on this forum... OH WAIT, http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12650.11975 (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12650.11975), THERE IS. LOOK AT THAT crap
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 30, 2015, 05:15:57 PM
Quote from: go EMAW dot com
European Club Soccer Thread! (EPL, Champions League, Europa, etc... :D )

Completely petty that you brought it up in the first place. Just shut the eff up. Not everything has a thread that it fits perfectly in.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 30, 2015, 05:20:05 PM
Also are you really trying to PI me in a soccer thread? :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 30, 2015, 05:40:21 PM
asava, we've tried breaking it out before, to great disaster (well, it was fun for me :D )
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 30, 2015, 05:46:16 PM
asava, we've tried breaking it out before, to great disaster (well, it was fun for me :D )

seems pretty fun tho.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 30, 2015, 05:47:12 PM
i successfully pissed everyone off #negotiation
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 30, 2015, 07:00:35 PM
Fwiw asava this has always been the national team thread
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 30, 2015, 07:01:13 PM
Also I'm unrationally defensive over these soccer threads
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 30, 2015, 07:41:42 PM
anyone have tickets/know people who are going to the El Tri game at Arrowhead tomorrow? i'm very intrigued to see what the MxMNT draws in KCMO on a Tuesday night.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 10:09:03 AM
https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/582922234748092416

Bedoya back out wide (not good) and Zardes up top (good)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 10:09:33 AM
I like bedoya either place but I really liked him centrally last game
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 10:37:42 AM
Brad Friedel on color, gross
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 11:28:22 AM
They have a microphone like right next to JK... Can hear everything crystal clear
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 31, 2015, 11:37:38 AM
Good Jozy, up up up - JK
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 11:56:18 AM
Hey haterz

(http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Brek_Shea_01.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 31, 2015, 11:58:30 AM
Hey haterz

(http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Brek_Shea_01.jpg)

was not expecting that. also, you couldn't find an orlando photo?! LOL GMAFB.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 11:59:34 AM
 :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: _33 on March 31, 2015, 12:10:49 PM
I always think about the the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles when I see the abbreviation "MNT".  Just a fun factoid about your pal _33.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 31, 2015, 12:21:34 PM
I'll never understand Bradley's penchant for squandering golden opportunities. I just don't get it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 31, 2015, 12:23:53 PM
Hey haterz

(http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Brek_Shea_01.jpg)

reservation for one under "Tobias"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 12:37:15 PM
Lol Jozy just received back-to-back yellows. First for a foul, second for dissent.

EDIT: I stand corrected. People are saying it was a straight red.

https://twitter.com/RunnerLuis/status/582960808520495104
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 01:01:25 PM
1-1 final. We looked better at least.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2015, 06:47:06 PM
anyone have tickets/know people who are going to the El Tri game at Arrowhead tomorrow? i'm very intrigued to see what the MxMNT draws in KCMO on a Tuesday night.

I heard it was sold out and on stubhub there are upper deck tickets available...I assume they only sold part of the upper deck?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2015, 06:56:21 PM
I work across the street and can confirm it's been a cluster down here since noon. I'd be very surprised if it's not sold out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 06:58:43 PM
I work across the street and can confirm it's been a cluster down here since noon. I'd be very surprised if it's not sold out.

It is officially a "sell out" but I have seen about 35,000 tickets sold.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 07:15:05 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBdrPATUUAAaIYD.png)

Gio and Chich on the bench. Ochoa didn't travel.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 31, 2015, 07:17:44 PM
That appeared to be a really stupid red for Jozy. Nobody loves Jozy like I love Jozy but WTF.
I wonder if the type of and amount of instruction that Jürgen gives in matches is common at that level.  He sounded like he was coaching 4th graders.  I wonder if the players are annoyed by that.
Was that announcing crew Fox's #1 crew? If so :barf: that was absolutely worse than any broadcast Gus was involved with
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 07:24:39 PM
It was John Strong on play by play who was brought in from NBC to be their #1 and is very good imo and Brad Friedel on color who is awful and gross.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2015, 08:25:35 PM
Mexico fans are just loud
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2015, 08:40:54 PM

https://twitter.com/GothamistDan/status/558355216761094144

O/U on attendance at 32,500.5

sporting vs. ManU was ~50k....It might break that mark.

Idk it is midweek game, I don't think it touches 50k

just as I found this post, the broadcast announced close to 40,000 attendance.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 08:43:38 PM
way over imo

not quite, sunny_cat. Over, nonetheless tho.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 08:52:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBeH0oHVAAABJJj.jpg:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 31, 2015, 10:02:41 PM
https://twitter.com/sammcdowell11/status/583101770315902976

Don't come back to KC, El Tri
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 10:03:35 PM
Good grief
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2015, 10:06:16 PM
https://twitter.com/E4SKC/status/583102650847129600
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2015, 05:23:03 AM
:flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 01, 2015, 07:00:38 AM
https://twitter.com/davidphotokc/status/583120994685964289
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on April 01, 2015, 09:35:22 AM
Arrowhead stadium, bringing out the worst in everyone.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2015, 10:15:19 AM
Arrowhead stadium, bringing out the worst in everyone.
This is not a arrowhead thing, dork store. This is a soccer fans are rough ridin' nuts/Mexico fans are rough ridin' nuts kind of a thing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 01, 2015, 10:17:58 AM
Mike Magee is BITB

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/01/3244f8799d9a46d5bb02c8a00ba34992.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on April 01, 2015, 11:41:54 AM
I was surprised at how AWFUL Arrowhead's field looked.



Also Mexican soccer fans are just the worst. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 02, 2015, 12:41:03 PM
https://twitter.com/MLSist/status/583685144466300929

(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/128/c/2/captain_america_by_contreras19-d64iqjo.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 07, 2015, 11:27:54 AM
Kekuta Manneh update: Will have his passport and citizenship in August 2016.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 07, 2015, 12:42:09 PM
I listened to that podcast too
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 09, 2015, 07:38:43 PM
https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/586327143195418624
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 09, 2015, 08:18:43 PM
U.S. Soccer signed a 20 year lease agreement to be the primary tenant starting in 2017
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2015, 10:50:18 AM
https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/586556597004066816
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2015, 10:55:19 AM
 :surprised: :love:

https://twitter.com/VillasArmy/status/586554577132113920
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 10, 2015, 04:12:41 PM
https://twitter.com/AndyEdMLS/status/586624222048428032
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 12, 2015, 03:16:25 PM
https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/587348120826064897
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 12, 2015, 07:15:53 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/bae0ef029b6b37cd5d166f94bc808fdf.jpg)
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 12, 2015, 07:29:10 PM
Swagudelo back in camp.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 12, 2015, 07:38:23 PM
Swagudelo back in camp.

Swagudelo/Zardes partnership is sex
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 14, 2015, 12:42:26 PM
https://twitter.com/mexicoworldcup/status/588033648760348672
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 14, 2015, 01:26:43 PM
Edit because I luked
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 15, 2015, 04:19:26 PM
eff EL TRI YOU GUYS I HOPE WE KICK THEIR TINY MEXICAN DICKS IN
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 15, 2015, 06:10:20 PM
eff ya
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Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2015, 06:29:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/KHGPsUA.jpg)
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 15, 2015, 07:27:49 PM
literally just vomited. I'm not happy with you 'bias
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 15, 2015, 07:47:24 PM
I'm glad Tobias' posting is a thing
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Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2015, 08:01:35 PM
I'm a proud grandpa
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Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2015, 09:13:16 PM
YANKS!
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Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2015, 09:13:43 PM
baby one, even
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Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2015, 09:36:04 PM
swaggy2!
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Post by: cDubya on April 15, 2015, 10:06:09 PM
So what was the score???
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 15, 2015, 10:35:13 PM
Dos
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 15, 2015, 11:09:19 PM
this is not a joke fwiw https://twitter.com/BrianStraus/status/588553549165924353
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 15, 2015, 11:09:30 PM
Dos
a
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 15, 2015, 11:31:19 PM

Dos
a
Cero
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Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2015, 11:35:07 PM
!
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Post by: ednksu on April 16, 2015, 09:08:53 AM
and we didn't collapse after the 80th!!!  :emawkid:
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Post by: 0.42 on April 16, 2015, 11:04:34 AM
 :emawkid:
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on April 16, 2015, 12:39:55 PM
why is mexico ranked ahead of us even though we destroy them all of the time? i don't know anything about how these rankings work but i'm pretty sure america is being disrespected.

http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html (http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html)
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on April 16, 2015, 12:42:02 PM
i saw a soccer v. football argument in a comments section today. the soccer crowd were calling football "handegg" and i think that is the best thing i've seen from you dorks since "wisghanasin." good job, dorks.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 16, 2015, 01:01:03 PM
My favorite thing is Housconsin Dynabadgers (credit mocat)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 20, 2015, 03:29:41 PM
:love:

https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/590250732537958400
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 23, 2015, 08:16:35 AM
u23s beat Mexico 3-0 last night. Goals from Mario Rodriguez (Monchengladbach), Christian Dean (Whitecaps), and Jordan Morris. Seattle made Morris his first concrete HGP offer yesterday. Will probably be one of the richest homegrown rookie contracts ever next to Tommy Thompson.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 23, 2015, 02:17:17 PM
https://twitter.com/OfficialBWFC/status/591316323566755841
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 23, 2015, 08:14:03 PM
Good for ole Timmy.
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 23, 2015, 08:35:49 PM
Good for ole Timmy.

Absolute needs to be called into USMNT more often. Right now, would play him over Besler.
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Post by: slobber on April 24, 2015, 09:28:09 AM
Hey guys, when dobberjr makes the USMen's National Soccer Team and I tell you who he is, will you refer to him as dobberjr or will you give him a nickname that matches his style of play? Something like PureSex?


Gonna win 'em all!
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Post by: Tobias on April 24, 2015, 09:30:08 AM
can't wait to tell people that i bbs'd with puresex's dad back in the day
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Post by: slobber on April 24, 2015, 09:33:31 AM
can't wait to tell people that i bbs'd with puresex's dad back in the day
plus, you'll have all of these :lol: old toddler stories about PureSex's little bro, who will be all grown up with real grown up ladies chasing him around.
It kind of reminds me of the whole gronk family.


Gonna win 'em all!
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 26, 2015, 01:04:45 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/592388533895176193
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 01, 2015, 04:09:28 PM
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/594245446928850944
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 04, 2015, 10:14:56 PM
Landycakes is pretty adorbs

(https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t34.0-12/11195509_10153075669061284_822596883_n.jpg?oh=9e5f607d5480f7704f4cf1a8f1657848&oe=554A5938)
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 05, 2015, 06:50:12 AM
Ohh Landon.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 06, 2015, 03:12:31 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/596044534875840514
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 06, 2015, 04:17:21 PM
Hoping the baby yanks do well.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2015, 09:26:53 AM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer_ynt/status/596319661139959808

https://twitter.com/ussoccer_ynt/status/596319933195104257

No Junior Flores
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 07, 2015, 09:33:06 AM
https://twitter.com/FrancoPanizo/status/596321368196685824

Or Romain Gall who was v fun to watch in the qualifiers. Was much better than Flores but they play different positions.

https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/596323140495667200
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Post by: CopperBowl on May 07, 2015, 10:11:47 AM
Just bought tix for July 3rd vs Guatemala . . . Could there be a better way to start the July 4th weekend???
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 10, 2015, 09:58:17 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/597406957159510016
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 10, 2015, 03:00:50 PM

https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/597406957159510016

I love the iceman
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/598276757146468353
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2015, 07:05:13 PM
https://twitter.com/e60/status/598275913801932800
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 12, 2015, 07:31:39 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/598282938514481153
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 12, 2015, 07:31:41 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/598276757146468353
Good
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 13, 2015, 05:07:11 PM
:party:

https://twitter.com/sunilgulati/status/598608523103047682

https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/598609760951336961
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Post by: joda on May 13, 2015, 05:28:40 PM
 :Woot:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 13, 2015, 09:26:00 PM
:party:

https://twitter.com/sunilgulati/status/598608523103047682

https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/598609760951336961

:cheers: we deserve this.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 14, 2015, 08:37:26 AM
https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/598844068269920256

https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/598844382188425216
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Post by: asava on May 14, 2015, 11:45:54 AM
Very excited about Zelalem, guys.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 14, 2015, 03:05:04 PM
 :love:

https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/598941575322841088

Thurs. Oct 3 and Sat. Oct 5. No Cat football conflict. :)
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 17, 2015, 03:07:25 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/599939842672300034
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 17, 2015, 03:08:50 PM
https://twitter.com/rodmacneil/status/599938610171879424
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Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2015, 08:15:11 PM
lady yanks vs la tri :excited:
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 17, 2015, 11:38:31 PM
5-1 final

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/600136749688446976
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Post by: slobber on May 18, 2015, 03:33:45 AM
5-1 final

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/600136749688446976
Wow.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 18, 2015, 11:27:13 AM
https://twitter.com/bendwalsh/status/600326891623571456
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Post by: Spaces on May 18, 2015, 11:51:18 AM
Are we doing World Cup in here?  I'm getting very very excited for it
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 18, 2015, 01:58:15 PM
Are we doing World Cup in here?  I'm getting very very excited for it
Only if you are a lower division poster like myself
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 19, 2015, 01:04:13 PM
Jozy out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 19, 2015, 01:34:25 PM

Jozy out 4-5 weeks with hamstring injury.

Enter Ice Man to save us
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 19, 2015, 03:04:55 PM
:thumbs:
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 21, 2015, 11:30:46 AM
https://twitter.com/migueldelaney/status/601419516527177728
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2015, 11:02:40 PM
https://twitter.com/AndrewDasNYT/status/603409648318869506
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2015, 11:04:11 PM
https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/603410282304638976
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2015, 11:27:12 PM
fbi, wow

https://twitter.com/danroan/status/603416694137184256
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2015, 11:33:23 PM
https://twitter.com/mattapuzzo/status/603413796116439040
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Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2015, 11:58:46 PM
i wish there was an IRL Pit for these assholes
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 27, 2015, 05:44:52 AM
FIFA president elections still happening as planned and Sepp will still win. No re-vote for 18 and 22 WCs and now I bet the U.S. doesn't get 26 or 30. Not worth it.


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Post by: TownieCat on May 27, 2015, 08:39:04 AM
First time reader and poster ITT, but wow! What a rough ridin' disaster! Every major sports organization has had its share of scandals, but FIFA really went balls to wall on this one.

And I'm not sure that this hurts our chances of hosting in 26. That tournament has to either be in Africa or the Americas.
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Post by: ednksu on May 27, 2015, 09:59:04 AM
Lulz at screwing over us host cities and than using US banks to facilitate that corruption.  Amazing they are digging in on keeping Russia and Qatar.


Lol at FBI directors using sports analogies in their presser.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 27, 2015, 04:40:32 PM
https://twitter.com/jensweinreich/status/603667535913996288
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Post by: ednksu on May 27, 2015, 05:41:49 PM
Cats living large
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/chuck-blazer-fifa-trump-tower-cats
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 28, 2015, 07:55:59 AM
https://twitter.com/samborden/status/603885261106237440


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 28, 2015, 07:56:24 AM
crap is getting pretty crazy, I still stand by my statement that nothing happens tho


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Post by: Institutional Control on May 28, 2015, 08:53:38 AM
I read that Visa is threatening to pull sponsorship.  That's the only way FIFA can be hurt is by losing sponsors.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2015, 05:51:46 PM
https://twitter.com/philgomezKSU/status/604052476816441344
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2015, 08:46:10 PM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/604100174152110080
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2015, 11:59:45 AM
https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/604330819709177856
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2015, 12:06:05 PM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/604332014037123072
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2015, 12:19:13 PM
https://twitter.com/MLSAnalyst/status/603869046925299712
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2015, 12:20:44 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianStraus/status/604336382484615168
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2015, 12:13:47 AM
U20 WC has started. USA is down 1-0 to Myanmar. :blank:
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Post by: ednksu on May 30, 2015, 01:39:21 AM
U20 WC has started. USA is down 1-0 to Myanmar. :blank:
still got the W  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ednksu on May 30, 2015, 01:40:36 AM
https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/604330819709177856
I was listening to an BBC interview with a rep from a developing nation and it was really weird because they referred to Sepp as their Uncle in the football world.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2015, 02:09:14 AM
Yeah third world countries love him. That's why he won so easily.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 12:58:27 AM
https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/604330819709177856
I was listening to an BBC interview with a rep from a developing nation and it was really weird because they referred to Sepp as their Uncle in the football world.

He splits the revenue evenly amongst all nations. San Marino gets the same money from FIFA that Germany does. Also when he wants to buy votes he targets the small, poor federations, so more money for them. His election was never ever in doubt.
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Post by: DOD Take 2 on May 31, 2015, 01:02:12 AM
Sunny (or other posters) why do you dislike Klinnsman so much? I get some frustrations, but I think he's done well. Just curious as to why people don't like him.
:dunno:
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 01:26:59 AM
Sunny (or other posters) why do you dislike Klinnsman so much? I get some frustrations, but I think he's done well. Just curious as to why people don't like him.
:dunno:

Odd timing with this question. I think his selection was universally praised and he's done a relatively good job, not better than Bob Bradley IMO, but a good job nonetheless. My issue is that he feels like US Soccer needs to run just like some European federations, developing US Soccer within it's own definable culture seems either impossible for Jürgen or he just doesn't care to. He makes comments unnecessarily shitting on the hard work of people who built soccer in this country before he was associated with it. I'd be okay with it if he noticeably out performed the two guys running the USMNT before him but he hasn't. He still has time but his mouth isn't doing him any favors. His stupid comments about the MLS having a longer off season than European leagues is a perfect example. He thought US based players were not fit because the MLS season is too short, well as it turns out the MLS off season is significantly shorter than the European leagues. You'd think as the director of the men's national team and someone comfortable publicly trashing the league, he'd know what the eff he's talking about.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 31, 2015, 02:57:27 AM
:thumbs:
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Post by: joda on May 31, 2015, 12:33:17 PM
Yep, have to agree with most of that. Though it should be noted he is doing a pretty good job of getting the dual nationality types to pick the U.S.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 01:24:24 PM
Yep, have to agree with most of that. Though it should be noted he is doing a pretty good job of getting the dual nationality types to pick the U.S.

For sure. I was wondering though, do we have an extensive history of having high quality dual citizens that actually have a choice? I know there have been a few throughout history but I can't think of any before Giuseppe Rossi.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 31, 2015, 01:37:06 PM
Subotic comes to mind. I would have to think beyond that.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 31, 2015, 01:38:40 PM
Ibesevic could have I think. Eventually at least.
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Post by: DOD Take 2 on May 31, 2015, 05:18:41 PM
I was just catching up on this thread from like 15 pages ago, that's what brought it up. I can definitely see how he's offending people with his MLS comments, but I'd argue he's done markedly better than Bradley. Obviously he hasn't with The WC so far, but his teams seem far more talented and he's really claimed ownership over CONCACAF. I think he's setting up for what could be a decent run in Russia
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 31, 2015, 05:38:02 PM
JK's legacy will be written in Russia, starting with the Confederations Cup(which he better qualify for). If we make another run in the Confederations Cup, wins at least 1 knockout game in the WC18, and I think the history of US Soccer will look fondly on him. Anything less historians will look back at this era as a disappointment imo, but the next 4 years could see him be considered better than BB, but i agree with MIR that as it stands right now, Bob is better in my book.

-scottwildcat's take on Jurgy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 05:40:32 PM
I was just catching up on this thread from like 15 pages ago, that's what brought it up. I can definitely see how he's offending people with his MLS comments, but I'd argue he's done markedly better than Bradley. Obviously he hasn't with The WC so far, but his teams seem far more talented and he's really claimed ownership over CONCACAF. I think he's setting up for what could be a decent run in Russia

He hasn't done a thing that Bradley didn't do in CONCACAF. They both won their first Gold Cup, they both won the Hexagonal, both had 2-0. Bradley had to deal with a much better Mexico team when he won his World Cup but that's not Jurgen's fault and shouldn't be held against him. Where they depart is slight and it's if you consider the 2nd place finish in the 2009 Confederation Cup or getting out of Group G in the 2014 World Cup the greatest accomplishment in American soccer. For me it's the former but I would have no issue with someone picking the latter.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 31, 2015, 07:21:40 PM
LOL at this roster

Quote
Klinsmann Calls 22 Players for Huge Tests against Netherlands and Germany
News May 31, 2015 6

USA faces No. 6-Ranked Netherlands in Amsterdam on June 5 before meeting World No. 1 Germany on June 10 in Cologne

CHICAGO (May 31, 2015) – U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will bring 22 players to Europe for two of the toughest tests of his tenure, facing away friendlies against two of the top three finishers at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

    New Cycle, New Roster for USMNT
    Q&A: Klinsmann 'Games Llike These Don’t Happen Often in a Lifetime'

The U.S. meets No. 6-ranked Netherlands on June 5 in Amsterdam (2:30 p.m. ET - ESPN, WatchESPN, UniMas, UDN). The United States is seeking its first result in the series, having suffered four losses while scoring only a single goal.

Five days later, the USA faces 2014 FIFA World Cup champion Germany on June 10 in Cologne (Fox Sports 1, UniMas, UDN). The teams played in their final group game in Brazil last summer, with the Germans earning a 1-0 win. It’s been nine years since the last meeting on German soil, when the hosts then led by former coach Jurgen Klinsmann, cruised to a 4-1 win in Dortmund.

With the matches against Netherlands and Germany, the U.S. will have faced five teams in 2015 ranked in the top 20 in the world (Chile, Mexico, Switzerland are the other three), with four of those contests on away soil.

“Our time since the World Cup has been a transition period which now winds down before the Gold Cup,” said Klinsmann. “Playing against top teams like Germany and the Netherlands provides valuable experience, especially for the younger players here. More and more they must understand we come to meet these opponents eye to eye. Obviously it’s a bit tricky when we are without some of our core players, but that creates a huge opportunity for the guys here to benchmark themselves against some of the best players in the world. ”

The blend of youth and experience is evident. Eight players on the roster have 10 caps or less, while nine have made 20 appearances or more.

The United States will be without the services of three key players, as Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore recovers from a hamstring injury and midfielder Alejandro Bedoya from a knee issue, and team captain Clint Dempsey remains in Seattle awaiting the birth of his fourth child.

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION: Detailed Roster
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), William Yarbrough (Club Leon)
DEFENDERS (7): Ventura Alvarado (Club America), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Michael Orozco (Puebla), Brek Shea (Orlando City SC), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur)
MIDFIELDERS (8): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Jermaine Jones (New England Revolution), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), Danny Williams (Reading)
FORWARDS (4): Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar), Bobby Wood (1860 Munich), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 31, 2015, 08:17:23 PM
Idk what the Dutch and German rosters will look like but we may be getting curb stomped twice


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on May 31, 2015, 08:39:49 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF7ibpwW0AEILWZ.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 31, 2015, 09:43:09 PM
Meh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on May 31, 2015, 10:12:01 PM
Pretty much. No Muller, Kroos, Neuer or Reus.
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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on May 31, 2015, 10:15:58 PM
Dutch selections

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMpkyUWUAEcFHy.jpg)
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 31, 2015, 10:19:33 PM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF7ibpwW0AEILWZ.png)

Won't curb stomp us.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on May 31, 2015, 11:25:19 PM
If JK does get ousted after this cycle, his legacy will be for what follows, imo. I think he's really improved our youth programs. There's quite a few young guys people think of as potential future stars (not just for our national team, either) like Zelalem, Green or Carter-Vickers. If they meet expectations eventually, he'll be thought of more fondly. Obviously if they don't turn out then it'll just be more ammo against his tenure.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 31, 2015, 11:31:55 PM
Keep posting in the soccer thread family of threads, DOD Take 2. :thumbs:
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Post by: joda on June 01, 2015, 06:00:20 AM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF7ibpwW0AEILWZ.png)

Won't curb stomp us.


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Maybe this will be the time we break Schweinsteiger's stupid fat face :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 06:34:06 AM
U20's won 4-0 this morning


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 11:41:40 AM
FIFA announced a press conference for 11am still hasn't happened

https://twitter.com/richard_conway/status/605774561968189440


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 11:49:50 AM
SEPP IS OUT!!!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 11:50:22 AM
https://twitter.com/breakingnews/status/605778310908420096


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on June 02, 2015, 11:52:10 AM
Sepp stepping down!
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Post by: SdK on June 02, 2015, 11:53:26 AM
Per press conference, he will still work with FIFA?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 12:20:02 PM

Per press conference, he will still work with FIFA?

Idk not watching.


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Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 02, 2015, 12:27:07 PM
Down goes the emperor. It sounds like he will continue until elections are held for his replacement then be out of FIFA. Wasn't watching either though. This is great news.
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Post by: SdK on June 02, 2015, 12:49:33 PM

Per press conference, he will still work with FIFA?

Idk not watching.


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I think he just meant he is sticking on until the new president is elected and what he was wanting to do in the interim.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 12:53:39 PM
https://twitter.com/sportscenter/status/605792991559565312


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Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 02, 2015, 02:17:28 PM
U20's won 4-0 this morning


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Stayed up to watch last night. Zelalem is the real deal. Very creative player and extremely calm on the ball. Rubin, Jamieson and Arriola looked good as well. Team was attacking the entire game and kept pressure on. Also Carter-Vickers is very good. Solid in the back, really strong for his age and uses his body well
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Post by: ednksu on June 02, 2015, 02:53:01 PM
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati Statement on Blatter Resignation
NEWS Jun 2, 2015 4
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/06/02/14/16/150602-ussoccer-statement-on-blatter-resignation


The announcement today by President Blatter represents an exceptional and immediate opportunity for positive change within FIFA. I commend him for making a decision that puts FIFA and the sport we love above all other interests. This is the first of many steps towards real and meaningful reform within FIFA. Today is an occasion for optimism and belief for everyone who shares a passion for our game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 02, 2015, 04:00:25 PM
Whoa so something happened
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 02, 2015, 04:07:47 PM
goEMAW dot com for fifa president
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 02, 2015, 06:39:11 PM
Green had a nice goal in the U23 game today. http://www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt-youth/2015/6/2/8710307/usa-qatar-toulon-tournament-recap

Side note: U23 squad isn't wearing new whites that USWNT debuted. So I'm guessing the men will have different home kits than the women?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 06:41:19 PM
Green had a nice goal in the U23 game today. http://www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt-youth/2015/6/2/8710307/usa-qatar-toulon-tournament-recap

Side note: U23 squad isn't wearing new whites that USWNT debuted. So I'm guessing the men will have different home kits than the women?

women got WC kits for themselves.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 02, 2015, 06:54:13 PM
Green had a nice goal in the U23 game today. http://www.starsandstripesfc.com/usmnt-youth/2015/6/2/8710307/usa-qatar-toulon-tournament-recap

Side note: U23 squad isn't wearing new whites that USWNT debuted. So I'm guessing the men will have different home kits than the women?

women got WC kits for themselves.

I saw some thinking that would be the Men's new home kit as well. Will they get a new one for the Gold Cup or will they use the ones from the World Cup?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 07:20:01 PM
i think they'll get new "home" kits before the gold cup, and i highly doubt it will be the same as the white ones for the women
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Post by: Tobias on June 02, 2015, 07:59:20 PM
anyone going to the us/sweden watch party at the WSC?  ms tobias and i are dorking it out
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 02, 2015, 08:05:53 PM
anyone going to the us/sweden watch party at the WSC?  ms tobias and i are dorking it out

i'm not.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2015, 03:44:59 PM
:dance:

https://twitter.com/dswoy/status/605758584882733056
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2015, 06:02:24 AM
U-20's lose 3-0 to Ukraine and finish second in the group


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2015, 06:07:25 AM
Heard we sucked. Oh well, we advanced.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2015, 06:49:33 AM
Yup that's what Twitter said. crap happens. Win a knockout game and I call this a successful tournament


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2015, 08:13:44 AM
Work got cancelled again today so I'll be able to watch the USMNT game at 2. :Woot:
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Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 05, 2015, 11:24:31 AM
I watched the U20s last night. It was ugly. Seemed content to sit back in first half and play to draw. Opened up the game in the 2nd, but very few real chances for us, and the back line gave up a number to Ukraine. Outside of CCV, the back was trash, and CCV even gave up the foul that became Ukraines first goal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2015, 03:23:59 PM
wow
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Post by: Tobias on June 05, 2015, 03:26:03 PM
:emawkid:  you end up getting to watch, sc?
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Post by: ednksu on June 05, 2015, 04:08:59 PM
oh man that was great.  thanks to a dual monitor setup, I worked and watched. 
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2015, 04:22:43 PM
:emawkid:  you end up getting to watch, sc?
Yep :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 05, 2015, 04:30:50 PM
you guys think we can get some respect in the rankings now that the entire fifa board is headed to prison? i hope so.
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Post by: Tobias on June 05, 2015, 04:31:54 PM
we should get The Animal to do the rankings
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 05, 2015, 04:32:40 PM
you guys think we can get some respect in the rankings now that the entire fifa board is headed to prison? i hope so.
and since we destroyed the #6 ranked team today
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Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 05, 2015, 05:27:55 PM
Morris is legit. Chandler is hot garbage. Amazingly fun finish
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 05, 2015, 08:40:56 PM

If JK does get ousted after this cycle, his legacy will be for what follows, imo. I think he's really improved our youth programs. There's quite a few young guys people think of as potential future stars (not just for our national team, either) like dobberjr, Zelalem, Green or Carter-Vickers. If they meet expectations eventually, he'll be thought of more fondly. Obviously if they don't turn out then it'll just be more ammo against his tenure.
Fyp


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2015, 09:54:29 PM
https://twitter.com/JuanG_Arango/status/607017265553371136

https://twitter.com/JuanG_Arango/status/607017654117924864
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Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 05, 2015, 11:08:29 PM
how long till we're ranked in the top 15?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2015, 11:43:46 PM
12 months or less


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 08, 2015, 09:14:06 PM
https://twitter.com/clint_dempsey/status/608094044342898689
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Post by: Tobias on June 08, 2015, 09:38:48 PM
what was it?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2015, 10:02:14 PM
This is why I miss the days we would screen shot tweets instead of linking them


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 08, 2015, 10:15:38 PM
Was a picture of a Rick Ross album with the caption "I see you #homie"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2015, 08:54:36 AM
https://twitter.com/travismclark/status/608249788325191680

This may be the most idiotic thing Jürgen has said. Pro/Rel wouldn't work in the current set up of MLS and would result in lawsuits from recent new owners who payed outrageous amounts of money for a top flight team. Also could you imagine what would happen to fan support for the Chicago Fire if they got relegated? They'd be playing in front of 1200 fans, and the single entity and salary cap system would be absolutely horrendous in a Pro/Rel system. I think we could see a small 3 league pyramid with Pro/Rel in 15-20 years maybe if that is a true desire by the USSF and MLS and they started taking the steps necessary to build that into the plan, but any sooner could be a disaster.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2015, 08:57:26 AM
Although his reasoning for wanting it is all true, adding competition at the bottom of the league and the entertainment value of a relegation battle is true, I still just thing Pro/Rel is so far off of being a realistic possibility that it is stupid to even bring it up.


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Post by: asava on June 09, 2015, 11:32:23 AM
https://twitter.com/travismclark/status/608249788325191680

This may be the most idiotic thing Jürgen has said. Pro/Rel wouldn't work in the current set up of MLS and would result in lawsuits from recent new owners who payed outrageous amounts of money for a top flight team. Also could you imagine what would happen to fan support for the Chicago Fire if they got relegated? They'd be playing in front of 1200 fans, and the single entity and salary cap system would be absolutely horrendous in a Pro/Rel system. I think we could see a small 3 league pyramid with Pro/Rel in 15-20 years maybe if that is a true desire by the USSF and MLS and they started taking the steps necessary to build that into the plan, but any sooner could be a disaster.


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so he is an idiot for wanting something you yourself agree is a good idea in theory?
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Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2015, 11:35:46 AM
i mean, he also says this in the article so it's not like he doesn't understand the reality of the situation:

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"This thrill of the relegation battle is non-existent in the U.S. league. The risk for club investors to all of a sudden play in the second league would be too high."
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2015, 01:38:54 PM
Yeah yeah yeah I know. I decided to try to be mean to Jürgy like everyone else does but I tried to force it too hard.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 09, 2015, 02:24:40 PM
Admittedly, I don't know a lot about the way the MLS is setup (single entity, protects owners, players sign with league is about as much as I know), but is it possible for the MLS to acquire the NASL and begin building plans for a relegation system in the future? With Traffic Sports coming under fire it has made the whole NASL's future uneasy, so it seems like a good time if something were going to happen. MLS experts tell me why this is stupid and would never work.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 09, 2015, 03:57:41 PM
Like, for instance, if SKC was relegated, fan support and TV ratings would be absolutely zero.  League is too young - fledgling fan base.  better players will result in better competitiveness.   
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2015, 04:23:57 PM
Pro/rel discussion is now ban worthy.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2015, 04:25:15 PM
DOD Take 2 (friend) MLS and NASL hate each other and any sort of cooperation is long in the future.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2015, 04:26:24 PM
Like, for instance, if SKC was relegated, fan support and TV ratings would be absolutely zero.  League is too young - fledgling fan base.  better players will result in better competitiveness.   
Yes, the fact that SKC has been highly successful on the field is the second most important factor in the club's overall success behind the stadium imo.
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Post by: Tobias on June 09, 2015, 04:33:21 PM
MLS is already expanding too quickly (IMO)
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2015, 04:36:12 PM
Probably but I'll turn a blind eye to that.
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Post by: 0.42 on June 09, 2015, 05:08:08 PM
Can't wait for Austin Aztex to take their rightful place in the MLS while the garbage Dynamo get regulated
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2015, 05:13:11 PM
Can't wait for Austin Aztex to take their rightful place in the MLS while the garbage Dynamo get regulated
:thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2015, 05:24:47 PM
https://twitter.com/travismclark/status/608249788325191680

This may be the most idiotic thing Jürgen has said. Pro/Rel wouldn't work in the current set up of MLS and would result in lawsuits from recent new owners who payed outrageous amounts of money for a top flight team. Also could you imagine what would happen to fan support for the Chicago Fire if they got relegated? They'd be playing in front of 1200 fans, and the single entity and salary cap system would be absolutely horrendous in a Pro/Rel system. I think we could see a small 3 league pyramid with Pro/Rel in 15-20 years maybe if that is a true desire by the USSF and MLS and they started taking the steps necessary to build that into the plan, but any sooner could be a disaster.


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so he is an idiot for wanting something you yourself agree is a good idea in theory?

He's an idiot because the current system is absolutely perfect for developing and keeping players on the USMNT sharp, I have no idea why he would care about anything else. As it is now it is very easy for the best players to cluster. He already has a bug up his ass about the quality of the MLS, what the eff would he do if one or two of his better players ended up playing in a second division? Why am I aware of this issue but he isn't? It's official, he's either a xenophobe or a troll.

I dated a Dutch girl once who lived here but was a total xenophobe. Everything about Europe was better than America, it was so rough ridin' annoying. We were once in Montreal and it got so bad that her best American friend who was from St. Louis eventually had enough and literally told her to shut the eff up when she said "even in Canada they have better money with colors." It was the highlight of my summer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 09, 2015, 05:39:46 PM
https://twitter.com/travismclark/status/608249788325191680

This may be the most idiotic thing Jürgen has said. Pro/Rel wouldn't work in the current set up of MLS and would result in lawsuits from recent new owners who payed outrageous amounts of money for a top flight team. Also could you imagine what would happen to fan support for the Chicago Fire if they got relegated? They'd be playing in front of 1200 fans, and the single entity and salary cap system would be absolutely horrendous in a Pro/Rel system. I think we could see a small 3 league pyramid with Pro/Rel in 15-20 years maybe if that is a true desire by the USSF and MLS and they started taking the steps necessary to build that into the plan, but any sooner could be a disaster.


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so he is an idiot for wanting something you yourself agree is a good idea in theory?

He's an idiot because the current system is absolutely perfect for developing and keeping players on the USMNT sharp, I have no idea why he would care about anything else. As it is now it is very easy for the best players to cluster. He already has a bug up his ass about the quality of the MLS, what the eff would he do if one or two of his better players ended up playing in a second division? Why am I aware of this issue but he isn't? It's official, he's either a xenophobe or a troll.

I dated a Dutch girl once who lived here but was a total xenophobe. Everything about Europe was better than America, it was so rough ridin' annoying. We were once in Montreal and it got so bad that her best American friend who was from St. Louis eventually had enough and literally told her to shut the eff up when she said "even in Canada they have better money with colors." It was the highlight of my summer.

You know relegation isn't purely a European thing, right? I'm not saying that switching the MLS to a relegation based system at this very moment would be a good idea, and I don't think Klinsmann would either, but relegation is clearly a useful tool in creating competition, and is a better option to the way the MLS is and has been run.

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He's an idiot because the current system is absolutely perfect for developing and keeping players on the USMNT sharp,

LOL
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Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 09, 2015, 07:38:57 PM
DOD Take 2 (friend) MLS and NASL hate each other and any sort of cooperation is long in the future.

I've heard small bits about their hatred fued. But if things don't shake out right if Traffic Sports is forced out, NASL might be done or need financial backers. Just seems like as good a chance as any if the two were to work together.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 09, 2015, 07:40:27 PM
Like, for instance, if SKC was relegated, fan support and TV ratings would be absolutely zero.  League is too young - fledgling fan base.  better players will result in better competitiveness.   

Is NASL support just awful?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2015, 09:12:20 PM
DOD Take 2 (friend) MLS and NASL hate each other and any sort of cooperation is long in the future.

I've heard small bits about their hatred fued. But if things don't shake out right if Traffic Sports is forced out, NASL might be done or need financial backers. Just seems like as good a chance as any if the two were to work together.
USL is friends with MLS. There is some potential there down the road imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on June 10, 2015, 04:12:15 AM
I want whatever is more fun.  Promotion/Relegation is endlessly entertaining. 
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 05:24:08 AM
U-20s are in the QFs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 06:07:59 AM
https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/608590737161203712
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 06:34:25 AM
Pretty pumped about that, really wish this was in a better time zone.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 12:46:02 PM
Yeah I really enjoyed watching the WC in 2013. Loved watching Pogba and Sanogo on France.
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 12:46:33 PM
Haven't seen a minute this year :(
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 01:56:10 PM
Prelim Gold Cup Roster. Captain Matt and Zusi on the roster, not shockingly, no Benny.

http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/gold-cup-united-states-mens-national-team-preliminary-squad-revealed-061015?adbsc=social_20150610_47305436&adbid=608704271240994817&adbpl=tw&adbpr=119593082


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 01:57:13 PM
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), William Yarbrough (Club León)

Defenders: Ventura Alvarado (Club América), DaMarcus Beasley (Houston Dynamo), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders), Greg Garza (Club Tijuana), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Michael Orozco (Pubela), Tim Ream (Bolton Wanderers), Brek Shea (Orlando City), DeAndre Yedlin (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Perry Kitchen (D.C. United), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt), Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

Forwards: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders), Alan Gordon (LA Galaxy), Aron Jóhannsson (AZ), Jordan Morris (Stanford University), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 01:57:38 PM
Also, didn't Beasley retire? Lol


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 01:59:01 PM

Also, didn't Beasley retire? Lol


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From international play that is


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 02:00:18 PM
This https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/608705493968809985


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 10, 2015, 03:45:43 PM
guys...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 10, 2015, 03:48:01 PM
 :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2015, 03:48:15 PM
jürgen is building a monster  :whistle1:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 10, 2015, 03:52:05 PM
https://twitter.com/AmericanOutlaws/status/608734791760879617
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fedor on June 10, 2015, 04:06:06 PM
Are there any good teams in Europe that we could schedule?  We seem to be beating whoever these rummies are with ease.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 04:07:38 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2015, 04:10:03 PM
get in here, bubbles!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 10, 2015, 04:14:15 PM
these new fifa people basically have no choice but to rank USA #1
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 10, 2015, 04:14:29 PM
pretty great week for the ol' US of A
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on June 10, 2015, 04:32:47 PM
http://www.espnfc.com/international-friendly/match/413447/germany-united-states/report?soccernet=true

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The result marks the first-ever U.S. victory in Germany.

First comment:

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Jason Rohrer ·  Top commenter
Correction: That's the third time the U.S. has defeated Germany on German soil.
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 10, 2015, 04:36:25 PM
http://www.espnfc.com/international-friendly/match/413447/germany-united-states/report?soccernet=true

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The result marks the first-ever U.S. victory in Germany.

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Jason Rohrer ·  Top commenter
Correction: That's the third time the U.S. has defeated Germany on German soil.
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 :lol:
#ZAPPED!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 10, 2015, 05:21:11 PM
so i learned today that the rankings actually do kinda matter when it comes world cup time because the top 8 are seeded so that they don't have to be in the same group. is it realistic to think that we can be top 8 by 2018?

enough of my rankings obsession. i'm really excited about this past week, maybe the most excited anyone has ever been about a friendly.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2015, 05:34:25 PM
i'll admit i don't follow the rankings very closely (i know it's cliche, but truly nobody does), but top 8-10 is a pretty natural breaking point between the "really good teams" and the "good teams".  15-25 usually seems to be where we fall, with the occasional surge.  wins like this week are obviously great for the team, not a huge deal for rankings tho.  that stuff's all 100% computerized (unless it's changed), and i think friendlies are the bottom of the barrel as far as movement goes.

pretty much if you kick complete ass in WC qualifying/confederation's cup, you're in a good spot
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 10, 2015, 06:09:51 PM
i'll admit i don't follow the rankings very closely (i know it's cliche, but truly nobody does), but top 8-10 is a pretty natural breaking point between the "really good teams" and the "good teams".  15-25 usually seems to be where we fall, with the occasional surge.  wins like this week are obviously great for the team, not a huge deal for rankings tho.  that stuff's all 100% computerized (unless it's changed), and i think friendlies are the bottom of the barrel as far as movement goes.

pretty much if you kick complete ass in WC qualifying/confederation's cup, you're in a good spot

the last two friendlies will give us a bump of a few spots in the rankings. Smashing dicks in in the Gold Cup will help more tho.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 10, 2015, 06:32:25 PM
good info, thanks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 10, 2015, 07:08:59 PM
Guys this Klinnsman bandwagon is getting pretty full. Better get on now  :driving:

Also, why would he not bring up Zelalem for at least GC group play? Baffling
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 07:43:54 PM
Guys this Klinnsman bandwagon is getting pretty full. Better get on now  :driving:

Also, why would he not bring up Zelalem for at least GC group play? Baffling

do not want to make the same mistakes with him as we did Green. I like him in the youth system.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 10, 2015, 08:16:23 PM
Guys this Klinnsman bandwagon is getting pretty full. Better get on now  :driving:

Also, why would he not bring up Zelalem for at least GC group play? Baffling

do not want to make the same mistakes with him as we did Green. I like him in the youth system.

Prevailing thought that Green's call up hurt development? Or made him entitled? I'd probably say both.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2015, 08:18:26 PM
He's definitely entitled. Could argue that it hurt development.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2015, 08:34:24 AM
I'd like to discuss the number of fist pumps people got in when Wood hit the winner. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2015, 08:48:28 AM

I'd like to discuss the number of fist pumps people got in when Wood hit the winner.

Was going to try to watch on the dvr without following while at work but I couldn't do it, I fist pumped hard AF at my desk when I saw the tweets and then after I watched the clip of the goal I fist pumped hard AF again


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2015, 12:13:20 PM

I'd like to discuss the number of fist pumps people got in when Wood hit the winner.

Was going to try to watch on the dvr without following while at work but I couldn't do it, I fist pumped hard AF at my desk when I saw the tweets and then after I watched the clip of the goal I fist pumped hard AF again


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Same
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2015, 12:23:31 PM
https://twitter.com/stevewilsonap/status/609043605148315648
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 11, 2015, 12:43:14 PM
The date for the new election is July 20? Or that's the date they're going to set a date?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2015, 01:23:01 PM
Sounds like they're setting the date on that day


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2015, 01:27:02 PM
isn't there some BS rule FIFA has to wait 3 months between elections?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2015, 02:20:36 PM

isn't there some BS rule FIFA has to wait 3 months between elections?

The rule is it can only happen at an extraordinary conference or some crap like that and that happens in December and June


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 11, 2015, 02:47:28 PM
Guys this Klinnsman bandwagon is getting pretty full. Better get on now  :driving:

Also, why would he not bring up Zelalem for at least GC group play? Baffling

do not want to make the same mistakes with him as we did Green. I like him in the youth system.

Prevailing thought that Green's call up hurt development? Or made him entitled? I'd probably say both.

 :facepalm:

He's only 20. GMAFB.
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2015, 03:15:21 PM
https://twitter.com/alexilalas/status/609090524860051456

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/11/benny-feilhaber-usa-jurgen-klinsmann?CMP=share_btn_tw

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2015, 08:51:57 PM

I'd like to discuss the number of fist pumps people got in when Wood hit the winner.

Was going to try to watch on the dvr without following while at work but I couldn't do it, I fist pumped hard AF at my desk when I saw the tweets and then after I watched the clip of the goal I fist pumped hard AF again


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Same
Same. Dortmund guy in my office spoiled it for me. Did a baby fist pump.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2015, 09:17:50 PM
Was the Dortmund fan mad Germany lost like nick Florence's beard
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 11, 2015, 09:27:31 PM
Was the Dortmund fan mad Germany lost like nick Florence's beard

 :peek:

I don't watch friendlies tho.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2015, 09:29:00 PM
I don't watch friendlies he says
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 11, 2015, 09:33:28 PM
Well, I don't so I can't really comment on the game. I am watching and enjoying WWC when I can however. That Norway free kick goal today  :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2015, 09:49:14 PM
You guys lost.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2015, 09:49:57 PM
Was the Dortmund fan mad Germany lost like nick Florence's beard
Lol, that was actually the first thing I asked him. I said I knew an American clown who cheers for Germany, but Dortmund guy assured me he is 100% team USA.   :thumbs:

(He is very upset about Kloppo leaving  :frown:)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 11, 2015, 09:57:40 PM
(He is very upset about Kloppo leaving  :frown:)

I am too, sucks for the Bundesliga. But he has definitely earned a break, hell of a manager.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2015, 10:04:46 PM
(He is very upset about Kloppo leaving  :frown:)

I am too, sucks for the Bundesliga. But he has definitely earned a break, hell of a manager.
Is winning the Bundesliga fun for you anymore?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Nick Florences Beard on June 11, 2015, 11:32:05 PM
Not really. It's just kind of a thing that happens at this point.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 12, 2015, 12:35:49 AM
(He is very upset about Kloppo leaving  :frown:)

I am too, sucks for the Bundesliga. But he has definitely earned a break, hell of a manager.

Im a Dortmund guy myself and am also sad/worried about Klopp leaving
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2015, 01:18:57 AM
Just finished watching the U20 Colombia match  :excited:

Our quarterfinal match against Serbia will be on Saturday night at 11:30 PM. Consider Aggie Station on notice, FS1
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2015, 06:09:37 AM
:surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on June 12, 2015, 11:46:19 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvI9lAFF_k0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvI9lAFF_k0)


I've been watching all the first and second world cup qualifying highlights.  Very entertaining. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2015, 01:35:48 PM
Just finished watching the U20 Colombia match  :excited:

Our quarterfinal match against Serbia will be on Saturday night at 11:30 PM. Consider Aggie Station on notice, FS1
omg I thought it was early Monday morning! Excited to get to watch this one.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2015, 01:37:38 PM
We are going to win the Summer Treble.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 12, 2015, 11:19:50 PM
I'm not an MLS guy, though I gather that Fielhaber is very good there. But why the uproar of him not on the national squad? And why so loud right now? Who do people think he should be playing over? Not necessarily saying he isn't deserving, more curious to hear other side.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2015, 07:24:34 AM
Imo, Feilhaber is the exact player who is missing from the squad. He is a natural #10. Jurgen plays Bradley there who is a natural #8. Feilhaber has had the best two year stretch of his career and is widely considered the best American player in MLS at the moment. A midfield of Feilhaber, Bradley, and Beckerman would have been deadly.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2015, 07:27:44 AM
All this bull crap about how he doesn't fit the squad but I don't buy that. If anyone doesn't fit the squad, it's Diskerud (who just happened to play zero minutes in the World Cup).
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Post by: ednksu on June 13, 2015, 12:04:04 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2015/06/12/rerun-dmb-houston-dynamos-damarcus-beasley-returns-usmnt-fold-jurgen-klinsma


so many weird moves
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 13, 2015, 05:45:14 PM
I like Diskerud, but up until this last week his play has been very meh. He's suffered from a lot of the same switching/tinkering Bradley has, but I think he's a promising guy for the future. He looked good this week. Maybe JK has found the right way to use him and Bradley together. Your post about Fielhaber makes sense tho. I know he played well in South Africa. For whatever reason, Klinnsman doesn't seem to like him. Odd situation.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2015, 11:34:17 PM
eek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2015, 02:14:06 AM
Zack Steffen mother fuckers
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2015, 02:16:16 AM
Amazing shootout. USA loses. Multiple awful penalty kicks. I rough ridin' hate it when players take slow stutter steps up to take it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: KSUfan8 on June 14, 2015, 02:21:53 AM
Those were some of the worst PKs I think I've ever seen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2015, 08:37:02 AM
Rubin and Payne crap the bed. Some great penalties too though. Hyndman, Zelalem, Arriola (who is quickly becoming a personal favorite of mine).

Will be fun to watch these kids move up to the U23 level together. There is a lot of talent there and they play very well together.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 14, 2015, 08:49:48 AM
I'm as big of a Hamid fan as there is, but the USMNT Hamid era may not last very long with Steffen next in line. The dude is amazing and only 20.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 14, 2015, 11:15:10 AM
 :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on June 14, 2015, 12:13:21 PM
Steffen is unreal. And CCV is a man already at 16
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2015, 01:22:57 PM
https://twitter.com/mccannsportslaw/status/611231708965437442


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2015, 06:53:17 PM
Brazil Columbia starting soon on BeINSports :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 17, 2015, 07:16:05 PM
Brazil Columbia starting soon on BeINSports :excited:
wrong thread fuckface.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 17, 2015, 07:16:58 PM
idk if it's the wrong thread i just hadn't been mean to sunny in awhile.

when is the next meaningful usmnt game?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2015, 07:34:34 PM
Columbia the better team so far
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2015, 07:34:56 PM
Brazil Columbia starting soon on BeINSports :excited:
wrong thread fuckface.
Nope
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2015, 07:46:25 PM

Columbia the better team so far

Is Fal playing?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2015, 07:55:19 PM
Yes. He looks okay. Caudrado looks good. 1-0 at HT.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2015, 06:22:37 AM
Cuadrado will be like Willian and improve a lot after a preseason with Jose


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2015, 12:23:04 PM
:love:

https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/611577542982569985
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2015, 05:05:55 PM
Four match ban for Neymar. Will miss rest of Copa America
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: KSUfan8 on June 19, 2015, 05:15:54 PM
Four match ban for Neymar. Will miss rest of Copa America

Nothing for Vidal though
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 19, 2015, 05:19:02 PM
Four match ban for Neymar. Will miss rest of Copa America

Nothing for Vidal though
Yep
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 20, 2015, 12:21:32 PM
Four match ban for Neymar. Will miss rest of Copa America

Nothing for Vidal though
Yep

Wait, What did I miss? The only Copa America match I've seen is Mexico losing to Ecuador.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2015, 01:31:47 PM
Vidal got a DUI and crashed his car or something.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 20, 2015, 03:26:14 PM
Here is Neymar's incident https://twitter.com/PurelyFootball/status/611432958315102208
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 20, 2015, 09:09:05 PM
Four matches, for that? Jesus, CONMEBOL would have given Dempsey a two year ban and jail time.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2015, 02:43:24 PM
http://ussoc.cr/1N6JMvv
 Gold Cup 23


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2015, 02:44:36 PM
U.S. ROSTER NOTES:

Seventeen players on this roster were a part of the MNT’s 2014 FIFA World Cup squad, marking the highest return rate of players between the two rosters in years where the Gold Cup has followed the FIFA World Cup (1991, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2013).
Six players were a part of the USA team that won the Gold Cup in 2013: Kyle Beckerman, Alejandro Bedoya, Mix Diskerud, Omar Gonzalez, Nick Rimando and Chris Wondolowski
The USA has reached the Gold Cup Final in five straight tournaments and six out of the last seven. The team finished in third place in 2003 after losing to a Kaka-led Brazil.
Clint Dempsey (15), Michael Bradley (11) and Beckerman (11) have all played in more than 10 Gold Cup games. Bedoya and Wondolowski are also experienced players on the roster with eight Gold Cup caps each.
Thirteen players on the roster have previously played in the Gold Cup, of which 10 have lifted the trophy
The 23 players on the roster average 30.5 international appearances with 14 having played in a minimum of 20 matches for the U.S. MNT
The USA has won the Gold Cup five times (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013) and finished as the runner-up four times (1992, 1998, 2009, 2011). The MNT has finished outside of the top four only once (2000).
Dempsey (5), Wondolowski (5), Beckerman, Bradley, and Diskerud, have all scored goals in previous Gold Cups. All five of Wondolowski’s goals came in the 2013 Gold Cup, where he tied for the tournament’s Golden Boot.
Dempsey is the only two-time winner (2005, 2007) and the only three-time participant.
Brad Davis scored the game-winning penalty kick in the shootout versus Panama in the 2005 Gold Cup Final.
Seven different players from this roster have scored for the USA in 2015: Jozy Altidore, Bradley, John Brooks, Dempsey, Diskerud, Aron Johannsson, and Gyasi Zardes.
Bradley is on track to earn his 100th cap in the MNT’s opening match with Honduras on July 7. He now has 98 appearances since debuting for the USA in 2006. He is in sole possession of 16th place on the MNT all-time list.
The win against Germany its last time out was the fourth victory for the U.S. MNT over a top-10 ranked opponent since Jurgen Klinsmann took over the helm in 2011.
Brad Evans assisted on the game-winning goal in the team’s win over the reigning World Cup champion
Tim Ream has earned honors as the Bolton Wanderers Player of the Year in each of the last two seasons
Against Netherlands on June 5, Brad Guzan made his first appearance since he played against Colombia on Nov. 14, 2014. It was his first start of 2015. Also picking up the win against Germany, Guzan is a perfect 2-0-0 in 2015.
Fabian Johnson helped lift Borussia Mönchengladbach to a third-place finish in the Bundesliga that earned the club a spot in the 2016 UEFA Champions League group stage. The German side went 10-0-2 with Johnson in the starting lineup this season.
Johannsson recorded four goals in his final three matches as AZ Alkmaar snatched the third spot in the Dutch Eredivisie and a place in the 2016 UEFA Europa League.
Alfredo Morales played a key role in FC Ingolstadt securing first place in the second division in Germany and subsequent promotion to the Bundesliga.
Bradley has played every minute of the USA's seven matches so far in 2015. In addition to Bradley, two other MNT players have appeared in all seven games this year: Zardes and DeAndre Yedlin.
In the absence of Dempsey, Bradley has started as the team’s captain in five straight matches.
Graham Zusi and Davis were both part of the team that represented the U.S. in the World Cup last summer and are the only players on the roster without an appearance for the MNT in 2015
William Yarbrough, 26, was born and raised in Mexico to two American parents. He has marshaled the backline for Club Leon to the 2013 Apertura and 2014 Clausura titles.
Ventura Alvarado has appeared in five straight matches since making his debut in a U.S. uniform on March 25 against Denmark. Alvarado is a regular starter for the Club America team that captured the CONCACAF Champions League title and a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup. Alvarado has started in the last three games for the U.S. MNT, in which the team is 3-0-0.
Seven leagues from six countries are represented on the roster: Canada, England, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands and the United States.
Altidore leads the team in points with five in 2015 on two goals and an assist.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2015, 02:48:53 PM
Brad Davis, Brad Evans, and Wondo are the 3 head scratchers for me.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2015, 04:07:09 PM
Wondo has had a really good season but yeah, time to move on. Davis on the other hand hasn't been that good.
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2015, 08:26:52 PM
This is the most i have liked Landon in the last 5 years
https://twitter.com/landondonovan/status/613511392461615104

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2015, 10:44:23 PM
:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2015, 11:04:11 PM
lol at cavani getting sent off after that dude did some butt stuff to him
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on June 24, 2015, 11:06:43 PM
I'm jonesin for some world cup action, when's the next one of those things?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2015, 11:37:24 PM
:frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2015, 08:20:18 PM
:frown:

https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/616053187334815744
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 30, 2015, 09:08:56 PM
Meh


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 02, 2015, 12:30:39 PM
Aye https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/616656150000332800
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 02, 2015, 02:23:09 PM
i haven't seen this posted

http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2013-03-19/jurgen-klinsmann-us-mens-soccer-coach-national-team-usa-american-world-cup-2013
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/19/commentary-jurgen-klinsmanns-communication-tactics-big-problem



http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/20/no-punches-pulled-michael-bradley-calls-usmnt-whistle-blowers-shameful
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on July 02, 2015, 02:27:58 PM
i haven't seen this posted

http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2013-03-19/jurgen-klinsmann-us-mens-soccer-coach-national-team-usa-american-world-cup-2013
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/19/commentary-jurgen-klinsmanns-communication-tactics-big-problem



http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/20/no-punches-pulled-michael-bradley-calls-usmnt-whistle-blowers-shameful


Did you check two years ago?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 02, 2015, 02:35:50 PM
Aye https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/616656150000332800

yeah. this is some bullshit. i mean, they KNOW i love America. how is this fair to dangle freedom like that in front of me when they know I just bought a jersey.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 02, 2015, 02:47:29 PM
i haven't seen this posted

http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2013-03-19/jurgen-klinsmann-us-mens-soccer-coach-national-team-usa-american-world-cup-2013
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/19/commentary-jurgen-klinsmanns-communication-tactics-big-problem



http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/03/20/no-punches-pulled-michael-bradley-calls-usmnt-whistle-blowers-shameful


Did you check two years ago?

LOL WTF BBQ, honestly didn't check the date because it popped up in my fb feed from MLS today.  Wowzers on my end, sorry everyone.  I thought it was a bit odd with the recent success to see this kind of piece. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on July 03, 2015, 06:33:06 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/03/d88f22aca6eb2b9a2fe2ff3367a04404.jpg)

Decent crowd
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on July 03, 2015, 07:15:13 PM
The wave has broken out because the soccer hasn't.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on July 03, 2015, 09:32:00 PM
Can't believe nobody called me on that crowd photo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 03, 2015, 11:58:23 PM
What do you mean
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on July 04, 2015, 08:40:15 AM
Looks that full because the other half of mid/upper decks wasn't made available.

Still a decent crowd. In fact a record for a soccer crowd in Tennessee.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 04, 2015, 04:33:48 PM
The beIN Sports color guy makes me :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 05, 2015, 09:23:42 AM
I have bein now it is great


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 05, 2015, 10:05:45 PM
https://twitter.com/GiuseppeRossi22/status/617884214134972417
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 0.42 on July 05, 2015, 10:34:18 PM
https://twitter.com/GiuseppeRossi22/status/617884214134972417

what a rough ridin' rat
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 06, 2015, 10:37:20 AM
https://twitter.com/GiuseppeRossi22/status/617884214134972417

one time transfer?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 06, 2015, 10:41:17 AM
https://twitter.com/GiuseppeRossi22/status/617884214134972417

NJ soccer star my ass. New Jersey isn't in rough ridin' Italy. Jozy is a New Jersey soccer star. Rossi disowned us, we don't want him back.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 06, 2015, 11:18:57 AM
https://twitter.com/GiuseppeRossi22/status/617884214134972417

NJ soccer star my ass. New Jersey isn't in rough ridin' Italy. Jozy is a New Jersey soccer star. Rossi disowned us, we don't want him back.

LOL. would take back, no questions asked. plz come back Giuseppe!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 06, 2015, 12:07:49 PM
Meh he like never plays anymore :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 07, 2015, 06:09:49 PM
Haiti-Panama on FS2 right now. Mechack started :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 07, 2015, 09:16:21 PM
Not looking pretty but up 1-nil on a Dempsey goal


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 08:23:13 AM
http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/

U.S. Drop from 27 to 34 in the most recent FIFA Rankings. Wales is in the top 10 :jerk:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on July 09, 2015, 11:02:59 AM
Pre season college football rankings are more accurate than FIFA rankings
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2015, 12:08:12 PM
https://twitter.com/ariellec/status/619190857196011520
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 02:01:27 PM

Pre season college football rankings are more accurate than FIFA rankings

Yeah but FIFA rankings do determine eventual World Cup draws


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 02:01:49 PM

https://twitter.com/ariellec/status/619190857196011520

El Tri beats them by at least 5 tonight


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2015, 04:22:53 PM
don't read this thread bubbles
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 09, 2015, 04:46:05 PM
http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/

U.S. Drop from 27 to 34 in the most recent FIFA Rankings. Wales is in the top 10 :jerk:


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jfc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 04:58:23 PM
https://twitter.com/jsb_fox/status/619259557882241024

I will never get why Gillette gets so many games. They're getting another U.S. friendly vs Brazil in September. I'm so tired of that.



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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on July 09, 2015, 07:32:18 PM
http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/

U.S. Drop from 27 to 34 in the most recent FIFA Rankings. Wales is in the top 10 :jerk:


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jfc.
And Romania is too. So dumb how these are calculated and that they are used for seeding
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 09, 2015, 08:02:21 PM
https://twitter.com/MLSAnalyst/status/619309034655494145

https://twitter.com/KurtLarSUN/status/619310044639821824
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 09, 2015, 08:04:53 PM
awful
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 08:56:06 PM
Vintage Ruiz


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 08:56:37 PM
El Tri has been relatively quiet vs Cuba 11 min in


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 09, 2015, 09:11:37 PM
Up 2-0 now. It'll get ugly. I'm done watching


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2015, 09:13:47 AM
Up 2-0 now. It'll get ugly. I'm done watching


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Every time I watch Mexico I'm reminded how much I hate their club and fan base.  Just pure trash all around.
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Post by: Tobias on July 10, 2015, 08:23:12 PM
woof city
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 10, 2015, 08:41:35 PM
well that didn't take GZ long
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 10, 2015, 09:26:29 PM
Zardes is the real deal you guys. Overall horrible game by the team. Looked like a group of dudes who are playing in a pickup game for the first time. Very sad because I was excited when I saw the lineup. Was happy to cap-tie Garza, and it is good to clinch first in the group. Looking forward to the meaningless game in KC for my second usmnt cap. (Both gold cups, have missed the kc wcq due to school obligations)


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edit to include my take on Zusi's game: Zusi didn't look bad. I think he might have extended his usmnt life with his 90 minutes. Maybe I'm just being a homer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 10, 2015, 10:01:50 PM
Where are you sitting on Monday scottwildcat
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 11, 2015, 06:59:41 AM
West Stand


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 11, 2015, 08:29:17 AM
:frown: I think I knew that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 11, 2015, 06:57:09 PM
:excited: https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/620016890929377280
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on July 12, 2015, 10:37:44 AM
Up 2-0 now. It'll get ugly. I'm done watching


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Every time I watch Mexico I'm reminded how much I hate their club and fan base.  Just pure trash all around.

Donald trump posts on goEMAW  :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 12, 2015, 09:55:16 PM
I've never wanted anything more than scottwildcat playing miguel herrera in a Univision special
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2015, 05:32:16 AM

I've never wanted anything more than scottwildcat playing miguel herrera in a Univision special
This made me smile and chuckle this morning. Thank you 'bias lol. I can say that the one thing I can handle with El Tri is MH. Guy is a big fat crazy SOB which many people say about me as well. He is v fun to watch


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on July 13, 2015, 10:04:33 AM
I got a ticket for tonight! The streak continues, I've been to every USMNT game at Sporting Park
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2015, 10:19:34 AM
I've had a ticket to every usmnt game at SP but effing tests have made me miss both wcqs and it's the gold cup I have been able to go to


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 13, 2015, 04:39:54 PM
It's too hot out
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Post by: mocat on July 13, 2015, 04:47:28 PM
 :drool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on July 13, 2015, 05:49:34 PM
Guys it can't be that hot. I live in Phoenix. Our highs have been over 100 for like a month straight. Just be glad you get to see the USMNT rather than Mexico
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 13, 2015, 05:50:50 PM
You don't have humidity there tho.  :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 13, 2015, 07:22:40 PM
Guys it can't be that hot. I live in Phoenix. Our highs have been over 100 for like a month straight. Just be glad you get to see the USMNT rather than Mexico
:jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 13, 2015, 07:26:17 PM
well i lived in phoenix for 10 years and would rather spend my summers there than kansas :don'tcare:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Belvis Noland on July 13, 2015, 09:14:26 PM
Boy, this sure has been a stinker of a half. 
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Post by: Tobias on July 13, 2015, 09:27:58 PM
trump would've given us a FK :curse:
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Post by: mocat on July 13, 2015, 11:06:42 PM
Fun half. Players looked miserable, reminded me of Manaus
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2015, 11:12:27 PM
Fun day saw some promising stuff in the 2nd half. Fun atmosphere although it wasn't very coordinated.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 13, 2015, 11:13:34 PM
DeAndre is so rough ridin' fast you guys
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Post by: Tobias on July 13, 2015, 11:27:08 PM
DeAndre is so rough ridin' fast you guys

congrats on joining #teamspurs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on July 14, 2015, 12:17:19 AM
well i lived in phoenix for 10 years and would rather spend my summers there than kansas :don'tcare:

That's bold. The heat here is just unrelenting. Rest of the year is nice tho.

Also, ugly game. Lost money on it. All around disappointing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on July 14, 2015, 12:30:20 AM
Why can't we beat effing Panama?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 0.42 on July 14, 2015, 12:55:05 AM
DNW panama game, but I saw we tied and after watching the Haiti and Honduras games I think we might be kinda ass :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 14, 2015, 06:02:40 AM
Why can't we beat effing Panama?
Last 6 games we did :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 14, 2015, 10:13:38 AM
Looks like we will be playing Guatemala in the Qtrs.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 14, 2015, 10:15:15 AM
https://twitter.com/jsb_fox/status/620973341244063744


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 14, 2015, 03:53:21 PM
Looks like we will be playing Guatemala in the Qtrs.


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Lulz we will kill them
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Post by: ednksu on July 15, 2015, 02:46:42 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/1fvQdrg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/th4NRrN.jpg)

from the other night.  sorry the first is too early and the second is blurry.
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 15, 2015, 07:06:12 PM
https://twitter.com/brianstraus/status/621468962333818880


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 15, 2015, 07:11:09 PM
:bracketmouse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on July 15, 2015, 07:28:20 PM
Wow that is a great bracket.   :excited: :love:

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 15, 2015, 09:27:52 PM
Omg 3 goals in 8 minutes T&T equalize and finish first in the group on a corner kick. El Tri trash humans and fans were pelting the corner taker with bottles and cups on the equalizer which was the last kick!!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 15, 2015, 09:27:59 PM
Amazing game


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Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 15, 2015, 09:28:57 PM
Mexicans still throwing stuff on the field after the final whistle. What crap humans they are


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 15, 2015, 09:34:44 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/621507508633530368


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Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 15, 2015, 09:53:35 PM
that's hilarious
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Post by: fun muffin on July 15, 2015, 11:44:05 PM
crap humans is a bit much
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Post by: MakeItRain on July 16, 2015, 12:09:35 AM
crap humans is a bit much

Prolly, but some of those bottles were full, placing safety over a rough ridin'  corner kick. You know what, people throwing full bottles at those people are crap humans.

Game was amazing though. When that last goal went in I yelled like it was the US winning the tournament on a goal in the 90+ minute.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2015, 06:25:53 AM
I want to clarify my statement, I wasn't calling all Mexicans crap humans, and I wasn't even calling all El Tri fans crap humans, but i was calling the ones throwing bottles at T&T players crap humans, just like the US fan who threw something at a Panama player on Monday is a crap human. 


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on July 16, 2015, 07:03:14 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZBhf7f5ilw

Some amazing goals . . . that last corner   :dubious: :horrorsurprise:
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2015, 11:36:54 AM
Bump

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/16/b6248aee24ee417ec52e2fc9dbedb483.jpg)


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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 16, 2015, 11:48:49 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/21/10/e0/2110e014fedd5aedf7fede715eb82afc.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 16, 2015, 12:55:19 PM
@sunny_cat  your birthday thread got merged into here


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 16, 2015, 12:58:48 PM
thanks guys (not sd)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 16, 2015, 02:10:21 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/2015/news/article/2015/07/15/gold-cup-legacy-1991-united-states-team-shocked-concacaf-word
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 16, 2015, 02:12:15 PM
Another weird addition to the story of players leaving their teams this Gold Cup cycle.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/CONCACAF-Gold-Cup--Alvas-Powell-walks-out-on-Reggae-Boyz
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Post by: sunny_cat on July 16, 2015, 10:42:58 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/16/4a46d683d6a86009f947a47b7d021eb4.jpg)

Thomas Rongen!
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Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2015, 11:07:42 PM
he is certainly a prolific and free-wheelin' tweeter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on July 17, 2015, 09:47:59 PM
I want to clarify my statement, I wasn't calling all Mexicans crap humans, and I wasn't even calling all El Tri fans crap humans, but i was calling the ones throwing bottles at T&T players crap humans, just like the US fan who threw something at a Panama player on Monday is a crap human. 


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It should also be noted that a Mexico fan was using a laser pointer throughout the game and during the final corner kick. That is also a generally shitty thing to do.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2015, 07:46:51 AM
:Wha:

https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/622385249293586432
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 18, 2015, 01:59:57 PM
Whoa


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on July 18, 2015, 05:47:57 PM
This pounding just keeps going
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Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2015, 06:27:57 PM
Good work everyone
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Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2015, 06:59:30 PM
that was fun
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 18, 2015, 11:46:07 PM
scottwildcat's arch-nemesis Jamaica Men's National Team is the next match up.

Was fun watching today's game vs the Cuban Communist National Team in the MC and Sporting Park today. 


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 19, 2015, 08:21:06 PM
Will Carlos Vela ever score another goal?
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Post by: KSUfan8 on July 19, 2015, 08:27:36 PM
Happened to be going to a wedding in Atlanta this week and snagged some tickets for Wednesday's semifinal  :Woohoo:
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Post by: sunny_cat on July 19, 2015, 08:30:19 PM
:thumbs:
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Post by: sunny_cat on July 19, 2015, 08:47:06 PM
Smh https://twitter.com/FrancoPanizo/status/622945055926566914
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Post by: sunny_cat on July 19, 2015, 09:28:09 PM
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/622955358974275585
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 20, 2015, 05:37:52 AM
eff El Tri and their fans


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 20, 2015, 07:01:32 AM
https://twitter.com/espnfc/status/623097788621058048


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 0.42 on July 20, 2015, 12:27:03 PM
I like Miguel Herrera

Everything else El Tri-related can be shot into the sun
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 20, 2015, 03:37:08 PM
I like Miguel Herrera

Everything else El Tri-related can be shot into the sun

I hate him so much, he's a whiny bitch with the face of a fat bullfrog
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on July 20, 2015, 03:59:33 PM
I like Miguel Herrera

Everything else El Tri-related can be shot into the sun

I hate him so much, he's a whiny bitch with the face of a fat bullfrog

but it is oh so much fun to watch that bullfrog leap with joy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 20, 2015, 04:06:34 PM
I like Miguel Herrera

Everything else El Tri-related can be shot into the sun

I hate him so much, he's a whiny bitch with the face of a fat bullfrog
:jerk: he's a hero
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 20, 2015, 04:07:42 PM
#teammichaelscott-herrera
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 20, 2015, 08:59:09 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/guC33FZ.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 20, 2015, 09:25:43 PM
oh my
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2015, 09:31:03 PM
Wtf
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 20, 2015, 09:32:15 PM
http://www.espnfc.us/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/2528818/intruder-throws-fake-money-at-sepp-blatter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on July 21, 2015, 04:37:06 AM
http://www.espnfc.us/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/2528818/intruder-throws-fake-money-at-sepp-blatter
IMO, it would have been 20 times better if it were real money.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 21, 2015, 11:03:04 PM
idk

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t34.0-12/11756658_10153259625671284_939807119_n.jpg?oh=96e5b3bcdabf901c743b71dea131762c&oe=55B11CB3)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 22, 2015, 02:02:45 PM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/02/article-0-1F51087F00000578-857_634x399.jpg)
September
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2015, 02:45:07 PM
I don't want him unless he is going to be at the next World Cup


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2015, 04:11:28 PM
Maybe in the Olympics but yeah, agreed
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 'taterblast on July 22, 2015, 05:47:52 PM
 :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2015, 06:53:34 PM
eff everything


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 07:09:30 PM
Good for Jamaica, I hope they win it all and we see them in October
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 'taterblast on July 22, 2015, 07:12:11 PM
have we become the iowa state football of soccer?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 22, 2015, 07:13:51 PM
https://twitter.com/aaronstol/status/624006955820912641
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 07:17:50 PM
https://twitter.com/aaronstol/status/624006955820912641

Yeah people keep saying similar crap but the status of US Soccer is night and day from what it was then and you guys know how I feel about Jurgy. It was stupid to fire Bradley then and it would be astronomically dumb to fire fuckface now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2015, 07:31:50 PM
I'm not saying we should fire anybody but it is unacceptable to lose to a Caribbean team on home soil for the first time since the 60's. I like the Gold Cup a lot and like to win it.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 07:37:27 PM
I'm not saying we should fire anybody but it is unacceptable to lose to a Caribbean team on home soil for the first time since the 60's. I like the Gold Cup a lot and like to win it.


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All true, win that game in October and tonight is just an inconvenient afterthought.

Time to cheer for Panama now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 07:41:54 PM
BTW, that Mix substitution was stupid. If he was going to play him that far back that sub should have been Yedlin at that point instead of later or Zusi. Mix was completely useless playing that far back.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 10:04:35 PM
I have never in my life seen anything like this; Mark Geiger, Mexican fans, wow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 22, 2015, 10:40:13 PM
I'm in Wisconsin and am not near FS2, what did they do now?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 11:30:44 PM
I'm in Wisconsin and am not near FS2, what did they do now?


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The match was a complete mess from start to finish. Vela threw an intentional elbow to the stomach of a Panamanian player very early in the match. Got a yellow.

In the 22nd minute a Panamanian player hit a Mexican player in the face with his arm and hand on a 50/50 ball, there is no possible way to judge intent on the play but Geiger gave a straight red. Dr. Joe is the only person on the broadcast, in the blogsphere, and twitter who thought this was the right call.

Panama playing a man down scores a goal to go up 1-0 in the 57th minute. Mexican fans pelt the Panamanians with all kinds of food and drinks while they celebrate the goal.

Panama parks the bus and Mexico spends the rest of the 90 completely confused and doesn't generate any good chances.

8th minute Torres from Mexico is attacking in the box against Torres from Panama. Torres from Mexico fouls Torres from Panama. Torres from Panama falls on the ball where his arm glances the ball, Geiger calls a hand ball in the box and awards Mexico a penalty. No one, including  Dr. Joe thinks this is the proper call, it's actually pretty brutal, worse than the penalty Mexico was awarded in the quarters. Panama is pissed, Mexican fans once again starts throwing crap. Match is delayed for 11 minutes, after the delay Guarado scores to tie the match. Extra time.

During the extra time Mexico continues to look like crap despite being up a man. They generate a scoring chance and is awarded another penalty. The foul in the box is legit, problem is it seemed to me that the play was offsides, missed by the crew. Guardado scores, Mexico goes up 2-1.

Now down 2-1 Panama now tries to score, looks better than Mexico does all night, creates chances but no goals. 2 minutes of stoppage time is awarded. Ochoa wastes half of the 2 minutes faking an injury. Panama wins a throw in deep in the Mexican end before the stoppage time expires, Panama doesn't immediately get a ball. The two minutes expires while Panama waits for a ball, instead of allowing them the throw Geiger blows full time. The Panamanians charge Geiger at the whistle, of course the players are much faster than the 300+ lb security guards employed by the  Georgia Dome. Geiger and the officiating crew escape without further incident because the Panamanian captain is a hero.

Geiger awarded 10 yellows and a straight red.

Geiger should be suspended and both associations should be fined. How long will CONCACAF put up with the Mexican fans behaving the way they have been? Their behavior seems to be getting worse as they seemingly have no reprocussions.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 22, 2015, 11:34:22 PM
If you have FoxSportsGo and they provide a replay, which they likely won't because FoxSportsGo blows, watch it. At the very least you should watch copious youtube videos of that gong show, it was highly entertaining in its utter embarrassment.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 23, 2015, 10:56:47 AM
I saw a real long and comprehensive highlight on sports center today. It all was nuts


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 24, 2015, 09:39:55 AM
https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/624588713012633601


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 10:33:12 AM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/624964520449060864
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 10:34:20 AM
https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/624964493844549633
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 11:09:52 AM
Pretty favorable draw for our WCQ group. T&T, A&B/Guatemala, and St Vincent/Aruba :bracketmouse:

Canada (if they beat Belize) will have Honduras and Mexico
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 25, 2015, 12:19:41 PM
Good for us, I fee bad for Canada. I wanted them to make the Hex this go around


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 02:15:30 PM
I would but their fans were super butthurt towards USWNT during the WWC.

They were never going to make the Hex this cycle anyway.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 05:05:35 PM
This game put me to sleep literally. ET about to start. Beasley coming on now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 25, 2015, 05:13:26 PM
i refused to watch and caught the fighting red Spaces instead
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on July 25, 2015, 05:42:49 PM
Quite possibly the worst game I've watched involving the usmnt. And the officiating since half has been so CONCACAF
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 25, 2015, 05:53:49 PM
Horrible shoot out by the USMNT. Disgraceful game by the U.S.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 06:43:01 PM
Wgaf about a third place match :dunno:

Also just to clear the air https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/625087119581671426
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 25, 2015, 06:59:40 PM
Quite possibly the worst game I've watched involving the usmnt. And the officiating since half has been so CONCACAF
I fell asleep for most of the second half and didn't pay attention when I was awake but didn't think the officiating was bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 25, 2015, 11:06:26 PM
Wgaf about a third place match

I would hope the players and coaches do
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 26, 2015, 09:49:23 AM
I guess the game matters for fifa ranking purposes which actually do matter for seeding.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 26, 2015, 09:50:44 AM
Jurgen, we need to talk. https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/625316802097246209

Also I never want to see Timmy Chandler in a USMNT uniform ever again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 26, 2015, 11:56:20 AM
I know it's a bit Ussoccer-O but I would hope that the players have enough respect for fans paying a crap load of money to perform like professionals and play to win the match.  It's absurd to me that they don't give a eff when playing on that field.

Additionally when I looked at the roster for the starting 11 last night I felt like we had 2 players who have proven they have no business being on a A roster and 5 who are serviceable at best and can only be combo-ed in a good roster.  JK should have his personnel authority decisions yanked. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 26, 2015, 03:12:47 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/625390947023650816

So rough ridin' stupid


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DOD Take 2 on July 26, 2015, 06:17:08 PM
Quite possibly the worst game I've watched involving the usmnt. And the officiating since half has been so CONCACAF
I fell asleep for most of the second half and didn't pay attention when I was awake but didn't think the officiating was bad.

It was a joke all around and against both teams, the announcers mentioned numerous times. At one point in ET Bradley was set up for a free kick and a panama player literally stood right in front of him for 30 seconds before the official made him move. Then he left his spot on the wall before it was kicked and ran up on Bradley. He ended up kicking off the guys back about 2 ft from the spot and official just let play continue
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 26, 2015, 06:22:08 PM
Yeah I remember that.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 26, 2015, 08:37:15 PM
welp we are going to play mexico on october 9 or whatever for a chance to play in the confeds cup
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 26, 2015, 08:40:53 PM
lots of people think it will be in the rose bowl (azteca north) :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 26, 2015, 08:43:51 PM
at least the royals got cueto
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 26, 2015, 09:16:00 PM

lots of people think it will be in the rose bowl (azteca north) :frown:

Yeah wide spread talk is it will be the Rose Bowl, the official announcement is coming in the next few weeks


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 26, 2015, 10:36:04 PM
It's officially the Rose Bowl.
http://mobile.concacaf.com/article/playoff-match-for-the-fifa-confederations-cup-2017-to-be-played-between-usa-and-mexico-on-oct-9-at-the-rose-bowl

I don't know which I hate more; this or the qualifier being played in St. Louis.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 26, 2015, 10:42:33 PM
Mention 3,746,299 about how much I hate FOX's soccer coverage. At the end of the final tonight Rob Stone essentially asked if Mexico is back to being the dominant force in CONCACAF. Did the [redacted] miss the last two matches? To make matters worse the Mexican analyst they had said and I quote "No I don't think so, I think Mexico, USA, Jamaica, and T&T are even it's just who is better organized in the back." WHAT??? This is the same guy who on Wednesday night professed Mexican supremacy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 27, 2015, 05:08:01 AM

It's officially the Rose Bowl.
http://mobile.concacaf.com/article/playoff-match-for-the-fifa-confederations-cup-2017-to-be-played-between-usa-and-mexico-on-oct-9-at-the-rose-bowl

I don't know which I hate more; this or the qualifier being played in St. Louis.

The Rose Bowl for the playoff is understandable (from a CONCACAF perspective) and expected venue, as much as it sucks for us. STL getting a WCQ in a baseball stadium is stupid and makes no sense and sucks all around.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 27, 2015, 06:05:45 AM
I like Rob Stone :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on July 27, 2015, 08:56:45 AM
CONCACAF will supposedly do allocations to the federations so that it isn't 90% mexican fans. It'll probably still be 90% mexicans because scalpers.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 0.42 on July 27, 2015, 09:21:51 AM
DNW panama game, but I saw we tied and after watching the Haiti and Honduras games I think we might be kinda ass :sdeek:

yup, massive quantities of ass confirmed
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 27, 2015, 07:56:18 PM
https://twitter.com/JuanG_Arango/status/625831635594948608
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 27, 2015, 09:14:08 PM
Mexico was absolute garbage during the Gold Cup. As pissed as we are about the performance, we were easily  the best team and that isn't saying much. I was mildly surprised he wasn't canned after the T&T match.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 27, 2015, 09:17:10 PM
Wait... what the eff?
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/mexico-manager-miguel-herrera-assaults-journalist-at-philadelphia-airport-072715
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 27, 2015, 09:45:01 PM
Oh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2015, 06:36:26 AM
Oh wow


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 28, 2015, 02:04:08 PM
https://twitter.com/espnfc/status/626105527370678272


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 02, 2015, 11:18:20 AM
https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/627536790681985025
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 02, 2015, 08:52:58 PM
https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/627536790681985025

This guy's feed is something else, he seems to be a real self hating piece of crap.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 03, 2015, 06:27:35 AM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/628115584488734720
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 04, 2015, 08:27:52 AM
Group raising money to send some U.S. Troops to the USA v Mexico playoff in October

http://www.gofundme.com/tixfortroops


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 05, 2015, 02:01:12 PM
https://twitter.com/americanoutlaws/status/628993667718459392


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 05, 2015, 08:01:56 PM
https://twitter.com/americanoutlaws/status/628993667718459392


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Makes no sense, should be on a weekday
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on August 05, 2015, 08:10:13 PM
(http://worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/usa-soccer-logo-comparison.jpg)

new leaked crest
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 05, 2015, 08:11:16 PM
Meh it's an improvement but the Centennial was better


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 06, 2015, 07:16:25 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/b409d01e9efa664157e5e747d1eb1ec6.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 06, 2015, 08:53:53 PM
Cool
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 07, 2015, 12:07:59 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/629672585534525441
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 07, 2015, 01:22:03 PM
Hoping for a 2:30 ABC game between the Cats and TCU so I can watch it


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 07, 2015, 03:29:57 PM
UGH :flush:

So the USMNT will be up against a 7PM FOX national broadcast, that will most likely be K-State vs. TCU, the prime time ABC window, and the prime time windows on ESPN and ESPN2 :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 07, 2015, 05:07:44 PM
Yes, yes it will. It should have just been on Friday night


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 15, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Would prefer he stay at Bolton but thrilled it's Fulham, not QPR. https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/632548576015593472
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on August 15, 2015, 10:12:36 AM
Meh. Would prefer Lewis Dunk.  Brighton Centre Half


edit to add that he's better than the crap Fulham have in defense now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 18, 2015, 09:09:56 AM
https://twitter.com/grahamruthven/status/633640927840595968
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 18, 2015, 09:36:08 AM
Welcome to Rangers GZ!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 18, 2015, 11:33:07 AM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/633677276761100288
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 19, 2015, 01:52:42 AM
I heard from Greg that we are hosting two Olympic qualifiers at Sporting Park :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 19, 2015, 03:15:49 AM
I'm going to go to the Canada qualifier, it might be the next time we see Nigel de Jong play at Sporting Park.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 19, 2015, 10:48:18 AM
Marcel*

I love Nigel so hard and I got irrationally excited about that. :(
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 19, 2015, 11:50:17 AM
Woof, 3 am posting. Are we not playing a CONCACAF qualifier against the Dutch?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 24, 2015, 11:22:40 AM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/635849443431088128


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 24, 2015, 11:42:37 AM
FIFA just can't get out of its own way. New president should just burn it down and rebuild it again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on August 24, 2015, 11:44:43 AM
FIFA giving the US Republican party a run for it's money on racism/sexism/corruption
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on August 24, 2015, 11:45:44 AM
I don't understand how some of the various FAs haven't mutinied to start their own governing body. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 24, 2015, 11:57:42 AM
FIFA giving the US Republican party a run for it's money on racism/sexism/corruption

I'll bet FIFA appointed that guy because he was the only one saying what needed to be said.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 24, 2015, 01:29:09 PM

I don't understand how some of the various FAs haven't mutinied to start their own governing body.

Because the history and prestige will always be with the governing body of FIFA and in the World Cup.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 24, 2015, 01:30:43 PM

I don't understand how some of the various FAs haven't mutinied to start their own governing body.

Also the most powerful nations don't feel wrong done enough. Really only the U.S. And England have been openly outspoken against FIFA. Now if Germany France Brazil Argentina and some of the biggest dogs started barking something may come of it


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 24, 2015, 04:45:17 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 24, 2015, 04:52:21 PM
 :love:
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Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2015, 10:28:47 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/25/b9a627a0aa4486fde531ccc8262341f4.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2015, 10:33:37 PM
I'm going on record saying I like it. Scott will appreciate the sash at the very least.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 25, 2015, 10:45:30 PM
:buh-bye:

https://twitter.com/EleteTSC/status/636381627837480960
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on August 25, 2015, 11:41:43 PM
Fuuuuuuuck that kit. Don't mind the crest change tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 26, 2015, 08:19:28 AM
s_c is right I like the sash, and black could be a great 3rd kit option but the highlight yellow can GTFOOMF. Make that red or even maybe white I would accept it. All in all I'm okay with that being fake, still not sure what I think about the new crest.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 26, 2015, 08:24:55 AM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/636523945840222208
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 26, 2015, 09:25:35 AM
I like that a lot


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 26, 2015, 11:47:19 AM
:love: (probably nsfw)

https://instagram.com/p/62WpIQIbei/?taken-by=brekshea
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 26, 2015, 04:45:04 PM
Zelalem got a couple assists for Rangers today. They won 5-0.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 26, 2015, 09:09:21 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/636721415413178369


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 26, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
that sucks
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 26, 2015, 11:04:13 PM
Ives' tweet seems to have a different context than the quote from the COMEBOL president.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 28, 2015, 07:43:35 AM
https://twitter.com/cboehm/status/637164261962317824

CCV is short as eff but he's amazing. Hope he gets a chance.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2015, 09:28:53 AM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/637269578213687300


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2015, 09:36:14 AM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/637271091124146177


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2015, 09:36:52 AM
There will be over 50% Mexican fans in the USSF sections.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on August 28, 2015, 10:22:06 AM
There will be over 50% Mexican fans in the USSF sections.


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It would be better than that game in Houston a while back. Like 80% Mexican fans. Prolly more.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 28, 2015, 11:41:31 AM
There will be over 50% Mexican fans in the USSF sections.


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It would be better than that game in Houston a while back. Like 80% Mexican fans. Prolly more.

You mean San Antonio?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on August 28, 2015, 11:45:17 AM
There will be over 50% Mexican fans in the USSF sections.


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It would be better than that game in Houston a while back. Like 80% Mexican fans. Prolly more.

You mean San Antonio?

Houston.

WAY BACK.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKygZ35zwHk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKygZ35zwHk)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 28, 2015, 12:39:51 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CNg1PE8UcAA2AHY.png:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 30, 2015, 02:30:21 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/8ff0b078a3734dde6f5377dc80e2c036.jpg)

Besler called up. If he doesn't start with Cameron, I'll be furious.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 30, 2015, 02:33:35 PM
He's going to play Ream (a natural CB) at LB and Cameron (a natural CB) at RB. Also I expect Brooks/Alvarado again.

Should be Garza, Besler, Cameron, Yedlin but that's not even going to be close.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 01, 2015, 10:52:49 AM
Hopefully he doesn't get Jozy'd

https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/638738238262386688
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2015, 11:56:59 AM
When will the American players learn?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 02, 2015, 09:30:00 AM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/639082224336404481
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 02, 2015, 10:15:56 AM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/639089849983737856


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 04, 2015, 05:15:00 PM
Some announcement is coming sometime


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 04, 2015, 06:06:43 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/639932364911734784

STOP PLAYING GAMES THERE


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on September 04, 2015, 06:33:07 PM
Lots of Peruvians  :eek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 04, 2015, 07:34:52 PM
We are not playing well but a lot of the Club over Country SKC people I follow on Facebook are pissing me off hardcore.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on September 04, 2015, 08:30:22 PM
Besler has played really well since he came on.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 04, 2015, 10:13:56 PM
Some announcement is coming sometime


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what was it? i never heard
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 04, 2015, 10:58:38 PM
:love:

https://twitter.com/MLSist/status/640008420876226560
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2015, 07:11:32 AM

Some announcement is coming sometime


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what was it? i never heard

Only sort of news at all from last night is that Fox has the rights to "CONCACAF Cup"


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 08, 2015, 03:25:15 PM
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/641345257133617152

https://twitter.com/sanmarinopasion/status/641339424156991488

:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2015, 03:41:24 PM
Wayne Rooney is the all time leading scorer for England


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2015, 03:41:32 PM
USA plays Brazil tonight


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2015, 07:55:03 PM
Hulk goal for Brazil, center backs look horrible, Bedoya is getting run out of the park. Yedlin looks good though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2015, 08:50:10 PM
GC gives up a PK to Neymar.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2015, 08:54:06 PM
This is the worst we have looked in a real long time, including the Gold Cup Debacle.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on September 08, 2015, 09:08:35 PM
Our back 4 is a disgrace to the game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on September 08, 2015, 09:57:04 PM
 Chicharito!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 08, 2015, 10:04:47 PM
This is the worst we have looked in a real long time, including the Gold Cup Debacle.
sooo much this.  it's sad when common fans can put together a better roster than the coach.  this isn't even testing new players or systems, JK is just rough ridin' clueless.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 08, 2015, 11:18:22 PM
unless something dramatic happens, Mexico will beat the US by a similar score line as Brazil game, if not worse.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 08, 2015, 11:56:41 PM
Well that was kinda dramatic.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2015, 12:17:05 AM
A win would have been cool but frankly this was the best result for US Soccer. We looked absolutely awful pretty much everywhere but Yedlin, the back four was putrid (Alvarado literally falling on the ball while attempting a clear and giving up a chance in the 8th minute was :ROFL: ), and one of Jurgen's golden boys yelled at him on camera. Klinsmann has been running the MNT for four years, the world cup was 15 months ago yet this guy is still running this team like some bad person in a lab screwing around with chemicals. He's had absolutely no pressure to perform and has carried himself in that manner. Winning the playoff game may not be essential to keeping his job but he should now feel pressure to perform. No more rough ridin' science experiments, start selecting your best players and play your best line up. It is frustrating watching Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina playing their A teams and on the same night we're playing college students and guys who in no way should be putting that uniform on in the last match before the most important match of the year. Meanwhile he just keeps talking nonsense.

http://www.espnfc.us/united-states/story/2600160/jurgen-klinsmann-worried-about-development-of-usmnt-strikers
This clown really thinks he motivated Jozy to get fit? Never mind the guy was injured for a month leading up to the Gold Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2015, 12:18:59 AM
Get a load of this crap
Doug McIntyre ?
twitter.com/DougMacESPN
1 hour ago
Klinsmann sure sounds committed to sticking with John Brooks and Ventura Alvarado at center back against Mexico. #usmnt

If this happens he deserves to get fired
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2015, 12:25:21 AM
In good news tonight #MyGuy Marcel and Team Canuck handled business tonight and they have a very manageable group for the next round of WCQ.
Group A: Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Canada
Group B: Costa Rica, Panama, Haiti, Jamaica
Group C: United States, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guatemala

SW's favorite squad, Jamaica, were 1+ minutes away from being eliminated but got a late goal to survive and advance.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 09, 2015, 12:35:48 AM
SW's favorite squad, Jamaica

:lol: :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 09, 2015, 08:09:08 AM
Wow, Canada could actually do it considering Honduras seems to suck now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 09, 2015, 08:31:20 AM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/641447259482255360

And as noted Alvarado was putrid again.  It's bad when Twellmen, who is usually pretty vanilla, is openly calling for players on broadcast because the coach is making such absurd personnel decisions. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 09, 2015, 08:38:20 AM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2563398-jurgen-klinsmann-has-only-himself-to-blame-for-usmnt-loss-to-brazil

"Yedlin may have had the worst night of any American on the pitch, as he produced a few giveaways that led to goals. The winger allowed Brazil to move forward with ease in the ninth minute after he gave the ball away in front of the penalty area. To make matters worse, Yedlin watched Hulk from a distance as the forward collected Willian's cross from off the post and slotted home the opener."

I'm stunned by this paragraph. You're blaming an attacking mid/winger for "losing" a mark in between the goal box and the pk mark when you have the center backs literally wondering away from their responsibilities?  If anything, Yedlin was the only one attempting to defend in the 9th minute to stop the hilariously easy crosses raining in.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on September 09, 2015, 09:19:25 AM
bleacher report featured columnist does not know what they are talking about?  Whoa, if true.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 09, 2015, 09:32:53 AM
:Wha:

https://twitter.com/RWhittall/status/641615568114708480
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 09, 2015, 09:52:19 AM
Lol man Mexico has all time greats working in their TV edition marketing and promo departments.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2015, 01:58:37 PM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/641447259482255360

And as noted Alvarado was putrid again.  It's bad when Twellmen, who is usually pretty vanilla, is openly calling for players on broadcast because the coach is making such absurd personnel decisions.

Not to nit pick but Twellman is the total opposite of vanilla he takes MLS and US Soccer to task routinely on a variety of topics. He absolutely murdered Jurgen when he left Landon off of the World Cup roster. I think Taylor Twellman is the best analyst in American sports.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 09, 2015, 02:25:01 PM
https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/641447259482255360

And as noted Alvarado was putrid again.  It's bad when Twellmen, who is usually pretty vanilla, is openly calling for players on broadcast because the coach is making such absurd personnel decisions.

Not to nit pick but Twellman is the total opposite of vanilla he takes MLS and US Soccer to task routinely on a variety of topics. He absolutely murdered Jurgen when he left Landon off of the World Cup roster. I think Taylor Twellman is the best analyst in American sports.
I agree his analysis is a bright spot for broadcasts.  I don't recall his comments on Donovan, so I can't speak to that, but I felt like his comments on call ups (specifically on the dumping of our SKC members) has been a long time coming.  I'm just glad that someone is making this public in a forceful way.  It's one thing for fans to say stuff, but another for broadcasters to question these decisions. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 09, 2015, 07:05:01 PM
:flush: https://twitter.com/SteveNicol61/status/641438909319237632
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 09, 2015, 08:28:54 PM
idk who i hate more, the Club over Country dorks who openly cheer against the US in friendlies, or the fans who think we don't have the talent to be the power in this confederation.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2015, 08:44:41 PM
For the most part Brits never think US Soccer is good enough for anything although England hasn't outperformed the US in international competition in decades. I hate Steve Nicol, I stopped watching ESPNFC because I couldn't stand how smug he is, eff him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 09, 2015, 08:58:43 PM
The English National Football Team is by far and away the most underachieving entity in sports imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 10, 2015, 10:56:05 AM
Cody Cropper undergoing knee surgery - out 4 to 6 weeks. Hoping we see Zach Steffen in Olympic Qualifying now. He's a freak and the next longterm USMNT starter imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 10, 2015, 07:28:29 PM
https://twitter.com/mlsist/status/642131814514053120

This will make me super sad if true


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 10, 2015, 09:30:32 PM
https://twitter.com/mlsist/status/642131814514053120

This will make me super sad if true


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Sucks but not surprising
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2015, 10:44:22 AM
https://twitter.com/MerrittPaulson/status/642148822806761472
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2015, 11:29:36 AM
This is the first memory I have of Darlington Nagbe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2naoSiNRQ1w
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 11, 2015, 12:05:42 PM
Offsides
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2015, 12:08:28 PM
Offsides

this argument can certainly be made
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2015, 12:48:28 PM
 :Wha:

 :Woohoo:

https://twitter.com/adowniebrazil/status/642391157352341505
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 11, 2015, 02:39:07 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/642421325265530881
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 14, 2015, 11:31:59 AM
https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/643461312891232256
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2015, 01:15:00 PM
Well, if Benny isn't picked now it is never going to happen. We are off before and after the break around that match. Sporting is off for a week before and a week after the playoff.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 14, 2015, 01:19:52 PM
I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2015, 02:28:32 PM
I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.

There's not a 0% chance he won't get picked for a 35 man roster,  you're being dramatic again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 14, 2015, 02:52:36 PM
I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.

There's not a 0% chance he won't get picked for a 35 man roster,  you're being dramatic again.

yeah you're probably right.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2015, 03:29:41 PM
I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.

There's not a 0% chance he won't get picked for a 35 man roster,  you're being dramatic again.

yeah you're probably right.

I mean 35 guys, I'm waiting by the phone for a call from Jurgen or Sunil.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 14, 2015, 03:51:28 PM
Kljestan should get a call :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 15, 2015, 10:08:56 AM

I would say there is zero chance Benny gets picked.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/15/a02f8b8e04696c948c050d53c1147d30.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 15, 2015, 10:22:15 AM
No Kljestan but Yedlin listed as a defender :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 16, 2015, 09:47:30 AM
Christ, forgot about that kid https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/644153890267635712
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 16, 2015, 02:50:48 PM
https://twitter.com/samborden/status/644234633769521153


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 17, 2015, 01:06:36 PM
Lol every other day the opposite gets reported https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/644572217758621696
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 17, 2015, 03:43:20 PM
What a crap show


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 17, 2015, 06:07:21 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPJAIvDUkAALhO2.png:large)

 :dunno:

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 17, 2015, 06:25:01 PM
there will be quotes tomorrow saying it isn't happening.
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Post by: sunny_cat on September 17, 2015, 06:51:22 PM
:thumbs: I'll count on that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 17, 2015, 11:13:32 PM
I didn't understand the NYT report at all, why would the USSF not being in Mexico City today mean that we were pulling out? Someone should tell that reporter that they have telephones in Mexico City.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 18, 2015, 10:44:58 AM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/644899431481896960
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on September 18, 2015, 01:43:29 PM
I didn't understand the NYT report at all, why would the USSF not being in Mexico City today mean that we were pulling out? Someone should tell that reporter that they have telephones in Mexico City.

Internet too from what I've heard.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 18, 2015, 01:50:08 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/644899431481896960

http://www.ussoccer.com/roster/swap?rosterId=ad1f1d5f-9f17-4e14-982d-af6e751fd461
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on September 18, 2015, 01:56:09 PM
woof. This is the beautiful game, we need more beautiful players to get better.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 18, 2015, 04:01:15 PM
Gedion and Steffen tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 20, 2015, 07:52:43 PM
Gil
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 20, 2015, 08:01:12 PM
Pretty sure I have posted this before but Zack Steffen is my pick for the next long-reigning USMNT keeper. Just for the record. Think he could pass up Hamid even soon. Not a Cropper fan and don't think Kempin will ever be Guzan/Howard/etc level.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on September 21, 2015, 11:13:01 AM
http://www.espnfc.us/dutch-eredivisie/story/2624040/mexicos-andres-guardado-out-4-6-weeks-say-psv-eindhoven

Chris Smalling's revenge tackle for PSV breaking Luke Shaw's leg works out nicely for the USA
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 21, 2015, 11:13:43 AM
 :lynchmob:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 25, 2015, 08:28:42 AM
https://twitter.com/breakingnews/status/647395334499471360


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 25, 2015, 09:25:00 AM
https://twitter.com/davisjsn/status/647415807174160384
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 25, 2015, 09:30:56 AM
https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/647417155533828097
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 25, 2015, 12:21:41 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/647460642987876352
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 28, 2015, 10:05:34 AM
https://twitter.com/robharris/status/648513510582951936p


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 28, 2015, 10:52:28 AM
https://twitter.com/robharris/status/648513510582951936p


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 :ROFL: okay Sepp it looks like he may be days from being arrested
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on September 28, 2015, 10:59:14 AM
doesn't the men's team have a WC qualifying game coming up?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 28, 2015, 11:05:42 AM
Cats game vs TCU got flexed 2:30, 6, or 6:30 all options. Really want 2:30 so i can see CONCACAF Cup


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 28, 2015, 11:21:37 AM
Jack Grealish chose England over Ireland  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 28, 2015, 11:37:51 AM
doesn't the men's team have a WC qualifying game coming up?

Olympic qualifying Thursday and Saturday at Sporting Park.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 28, 2015, 08:22:39 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/648668662073827331

if these numbers are true, this will be the best Non-CLB Non-WCQ USA crowd for a USA v El Tri game maybe ever, and I'm also surprised there are still 2000 tickets left.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 29, 2015, 12:05:09 AM
On the ussoccer.com the only tickets left are tickets on the secondary market for around $120
http://www.ussoccer.com/matches/mnt/2015/151010-mnt-v-mex
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 30, 2015, 12:15:07 PM
Whoa. Never expected this. https://twitter.com/24thminute/status/649271029941014528
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 30, 2015, 01:41:57 PM
Good.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 01, 2015, 07:38:33 PM
Watching Zach "Tim Howard 2.0" Steffen warmup right now
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 01, 2015, 08:18:04 PM
https://twitter.com/miseleccionmx/status/649754454703538176


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 01, 2015, 08:19:11 PM
Also Jordan Morris scored after 33 seconds in the Olympic Qualifier just now.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 01, 2015, 08:24:26 PM
I've never seen an Olympic qualifier on television before but the crowd looks pathetic but I'm guessing that's standard.

Why is this match on NBC Universal's Spanish language channel but not the English one? Weird.

Also any more Cubans defect today?  Four yesterday, woof.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 01, 2015, 08:34:49 PM
Yeah that is a bit weird. I think nbc doesn't utilize their overlay channels.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 01, 2015, 08:40:39 PM
you guys watch this and I'll report on the ladies :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 01, 2015, 09:05:19 PM
No. Olympic qualifying boring and the outcome is inevitable. Moar silverware  :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 01, 2015, 09:34:52 PM
still boring, even after that terrible Morris turnover
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 01, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
No. Olympic qualifying boring and the outcome is inevitable. Moar silverware  :excited:
We didn't qualify last time so not sure how the outcome is inevitable.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 01, 2015, 10:11:32 PM
Damn, wrong thread
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 02, 2015, 07:52:53 AM

Damn, wrong thread

Damn MIR get it together


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 02, 2015, 02:07:21 PM
https://twitter.com/tariqpanja/status/650022122056753152


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 02, 2015, 02:42:28 PM
https://twitter.com/tariqpanja/status/650022122056753152


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https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/650032708660404224

https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/650057048227508224

Sepp still says he's staying put tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 03, 2015, 09:33:33 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/650316251156185089
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 04, 2015, 09:56:44 AM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/10/03/jurgen-klinsmann-names-usmnt-roster-concacaf-cup?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid

GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)?

DEFENDERS (9): Ventura Alvarado (Club America), DaMarcus Beasley (Houston Dynamo), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), Tim Ream (Fulham), Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City)

MIDFIELDERS (7): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Jermaine Jones (New England Revolution), Danny Williams (Reading), DeAndre Yedlin (Sunderland), Graham Zusi (Sporting KC)?

FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 04, 2015, 10:18:17 AM
glad you posted that cause I hadn't taken the time to look it up yet :thumbs:

Guzan; Beasley, Besler, Cameron, Fabian; Zardes, Bradley, Jones, Bedoya; Dempsey, Altidore

is my guess (and hope)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 04, 2015, 12:25:32 PM
Just noticed the TCU game is set for 6:30pm.  :frown: USA-Mexico at 8:30
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 04, 2015, 12:52:20 PM
I'm going to leave a football game early for the first time in my life when we are getting our dicks punched off by half time vs TCU


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 04, 2015, 06:19:56 PM
This comes up as one of my Google ads

http://www.fathomevents.com/event/usa-v-mexico?utm_source=GoogleGDN&utm_medium=CPM&utm_content=Allied&gclid=CKGo7eH5qcgCFQaPaQoduJ8IXg&utm_campaign=FoxSports&cjid=cj_10369448_4505385_Fox_Sports_USA_Mexico
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 05, 2015, 10:18:01 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/651053014288068610
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on October 05, 2015, 08:08:36 PM
Just noticed the TCU game is set for 6:30pm.  :frown: USA-Mexico at 8:30

Was just scheming how to handle this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 05, 2015, 08:17:24 PM
Just noticed the TCU game is set for 6:30pm.  :frown: USA-Mexico at 8:30

Was just scheming how to handle this.

DVR
Slingbox
Cellphone
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 05, 2015, 08:37:08 PM
i'm going to DVR it but will be checking my phone in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on October 05, 2015, 11:03:57 PM
I'd like the DVR and maintain radio silence till I get a chance to watch it Sunday but no way that is going to happen.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2015, 12:11:57 AM
I'd like the DVR and maintain radio silence till I get a chance to watch it Sunday but no way that is going to happen.

On a college football Saturday and a cats night game, you'll be fine if you can avoid twitter and the espn and FS1 bottom lines
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 06, 2015, 09:34:18 AM
I'd like the DVR and maintain radio silence till I get a chance to watch it Sunday but no way that is going to happen.

On a college football Saturday and a cats night game, you'll be fine if you can avoid twitter and the espn and FS1 bottom lines
Texting tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 06, 2015, 09:50:39 AM
LD10 is correct
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on October 06, 2015, 10:14:58 AM
I would like him fired if we lose Saturday. But US Soccer won't pull the trigger (unless it's a blowout loss, maybe)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on October 06, 2015, 04:18:52 PM
I'd like the DVR and maintain radio silence till I get a chance to watch it Sunday but no way that is going to happen.

On a college football Saturday and a cats night game, you'll be fine if you can avoid twitter and the espn and FS1 bottom lines
Texting tho

Post-game bars too.... I'm going to attempt it though. 24 hours off of Twitter would be beneficial anyways... Problem is no time to watch it till probably after Sunday Royals game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 07, 2015, 09:31:27 AM
https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/651609001348726789

Whoa the KC crowd was so much better
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 07, 2015, 03:07:04 PM
Maxi isn't being very nice on Twitter today. https://twitter.com/FutbolIntellect/status/651842268777857024
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 07, 2015, 07:22:07 PM
https://www.facebook.com/FOXSportsLive/videos/1166453640051467/

#SeppOut #JebIn


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 08, 2015, 03:36:04 PM
LD10 is correct
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LD10 is an idiot whose only claim to fame is the best american to ever play the game (read: very mediocre or less than average soccer player on a global scale). definite butt hurt sentiments. it's really hard taking you guys serious when you all seem to continue being complete soccer tucks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2015, 03:37:35 PM
asava loves JK? :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2015, 03:56:50 PM
Lol Landon's statement was 100% correct. If Jürgen was the coach at any major county he would be fired if we lose to el Tri


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 08, 2015, 04:48:41 PM
Lol Landon's statement was 100% correct. If Jürgen was the coach at any major county he would be fired if we lose to el Tri


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If Jurgen was the coach at any other major country he would have generally already had an infrastructure in place that optimized and developed talent to play in that countries primary sport. It's short sighted to demand success (which he has already clearly outpaced and outdone his predecessors) in a time where he has taken such obvious steps toward long term goals rather than short term victories. Let's not forget what he walked into and what he currently has to deal with. I don't get why so much credence is being given to a guy who is the equivalent of a stud minor league baseball player.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2015, 05:57:31 PM
He has clearly outpaced his predecessors? Link? :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2015, 05:58:12 PM
asava do you watch MLS? (this is an unrelated question)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 08, 2015, 08:00:18 PM

He has clearly outpaced his predecessors? Link? :Wha:

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/09/07/19/14/150907-mnt-klinsmann-winning-percentage-and-near-second-all-time-in-coach-wins
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 08, 2015, 08:01:09 PM

asava do you watch MLS? (this is an unrelated question)

Not a ton. Mostly watch Champions League matches when I get the chance.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 08, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
Ohhhhhh you think friendlies matter. Lol. Success is actually judged on performance in big tournaments asava.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2015, 08:22:14 PM
asava I'm not a Jürgen hater. I'm not, but with that Gold Cup showing and how this team has been since, he should be fired if we lose on Saturday.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 08, 2015, 09:13:20 PM
https://twitter.com/misterchiping/status/652304471779885056


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 09, 2015, 01:23:45 AM
Ohhhhhh you think friendlies matter. Lol. Success is actually judged on performance in big tournaments asava.

like the World Cup?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2015, 08:07:59 AM
Ohhhhhh you think friendlies matter. Lol. Success is actually judged on performance in big tournaments asava.

like the World Cup?
Yeah exactly. The WC where Jurgen had one good game and got absolutely run off the field by Belgium. No better than Bob Bradley.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 09, 2015, 10:11:02 AM
Ohhhhhh you think friendlies matter. Lol. Success is actually judged on performance in big tournaments asava.

like the World Cup?
Yeah exactly. The WC where Jurgen had one good game and got absolutely run off the field by Belgium. No better than Bob Bradley.

If you don't think the WC 2014 run was a success, then we obviously are on different pages. Alls I'm saying is that he has performed, and done so better than anyone else that we have had. Losing games during the Gold cup while experimenting with line-ups, trying new players, and developing young ones is a terrible excuse to want to fire a guy who is completely restructuring and reorganizing American soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2015, 10:13:04 AM
Experimenting with lineups and trying unproven players in the Gold Cup should have never happened imo. Outside of the group stages at least.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 09, 2015, 12:15:38 PM
Why? Seriously, I do not care about winning the Gold Cup. The only purpose it serves is to formulate and prepare for the World Cup. JK has obviously used it to experiment, and I think he's right to do it so long as he is working on long term success. He walked into a team of players that, for the most part, was or were soon to be over the hill. He's made a pretty straightforward effort to get younger and to get those younger players time in bigger situations.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2015, 12:40:07 PM
So I guess you and JK also don't care about the Confederations Cup either? Why do you care about overall winning percentage if literally all you care about is the WC?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 09, 2015, 12:41:47 PM
Not saying it's a bad thing. I thinks it's good to have a difference of opinion in these threads. But you are in a small majority of Jurgen supporters.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 09, 2015, 03:23:24 PM
So I guess you and JK also don't care about the Confederations Cup either? Why do you care about overall winning percentage if literally all you care about is the WC?

I used winning percentage to show that people who share opinions similar to LD10 are off base and unfair in their assessment/expectation of JK and the job he has been tasked with. I also find it infinitely funny that American fans demand that we win anything in soccer just because they recently started following MLS and think that we are a legitimate soccer nation. We aren't. We could be, but that change doesn't happen overnight, and we are closer to that goal due to the work and progress JK has made. I'm not saying he's perfect, nor am I saying that he makes all the right decisions, but I am saying that he generally knows more about soccer than any USA soccer fan/player/coach before him. People droning on about his terrible coaching and the results he gets seem to be unrealistic and out of touch with what he has actually done with the team, and a good example of that is his win percentage, which doesn't say everything about his teams performances, but generally is a pretty good benchmark when comparing to other coaches who have dealt with similar, if not easier tasks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2015, 09:52:33 AM
I'm done here. Go Cats.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2015, 04:07:07 PM
U23s lost to Honduras, must now win the 3rd place game and then beat Columbia to make the olympics. This is a rough ridin' travesty. Very well could be the second straight Olympics without the men's team.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2015, 07:35:55 PM
Especially since it is a very good team. Easily better than last Olympics.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2015, 07:36:41 PM
Beat rough ridin' Mexico you guys. Lineup looks good. Let's do it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2015, 11:31:30 PM
Fire Jürgen now


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2015, 11:34:34 PM
Fire Jürgen now


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what do you think the odds of that happening are?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 10, 2015, 11:58:05 PM
eff many many many things tonight.....
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2015, 12:12:12 AM
Sunil is ADJC and refuses to fire his coach because it would make him look bad. :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 11, 2015, 12:16:50 AM
But JK doesn't have tuck nation behind him with a sunshine pumping dipshit like stanbot or Why@ telling American fans why they should be proud.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2015, 12:35:28 AM
But JK doesn't have tuck nation behind him with a sunshine pumping dipshit like stanbot or Why@ telling American fans why they should be proud.
'

Yeah but he has people like asava.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 11, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2015, 04:18:14 PM
I didn't read asava's long posts but did he address his inconsistent talking points of:
1. Jürgen isn't as successful because American soccer because we aren't as advanced as more successful countries.
2. Landon is a dumbass for wanting to elevate expectations

The bottom line is that US Soccer isn't measurably better and Jürgen has fell short of his stated goals. What about that spells out success?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2015, 05:17:06 PM
:tappingfootguy:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on October 11, 2015, 07:26:20 PM
A friend at the Royals watch party after seeing KSU, Chiefs, Royals lose, knowing I hadn't watched USA/Mex saved me the heartache of watching it on DVR. Glad he did but I'm watching it now anyways.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 11, 2015, 07:51:03 PM
Still haven't watched highlights.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 12, 2015, 12:12:08 AM
I didn't read asava's long posts but did he address his inconsistent talking points of:
1. Jürgen isn't as successful because American soccer because we aren't as advanced as more successful countries.
2. Landon is a dumbass for wanting to elevate expectations

The bottom line is that US Soccer isn't measurably better and Jürgen has fell short of his stated goals. What about that spells out success?

Didn't say Jurgen's stint so far has been a success (even though I think WC 2014 was). There seems to be a lot that needs to flesh out before he's considered a success, such as his revamping of US youth systems. I just disagree with the "fire jurgen" chatter.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on October 12, 2015, 07:22:46 AM
Jurgen can't win because we have no talent.


Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 12, 2015, 02:47:31 PM
this sounds very close to Jurgen needs more time
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 12, 2015, 06:24:57 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/653673677083574272

https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/653674069192257536
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2015, 12:54:39 PM
https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/653979590898155520

FFS Jurgen you get worse every day
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 13, 2015, 02:08:45 PM
https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/653979590898155520

FFS Jurgen you get worse every day

Klinsmann is great for American soccer, give him more time :rolleyes: When he gets fired all of the stories that come out about how everyone hates him will be amazing. He is also the type that will absolutely light every bridge on fire on his way out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2015, 03:07:22 PM
I had been on the fence on Jürgen but after the Gold Cup CONCACAF Cup, and all his issues with players and idiotic statements since last summer I am no longer wanting him around.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2015, 03:44:18 PM
Nemeth and Hungary will be in the playoffs. Netherlands are eliminated.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CROYwr5WcAEHOAw.jpg:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2015, 07:40:20 PM
I sure wish Jurgen would leave now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2015, 07:50:00 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/654096302909689856
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2015, 07:53:20 PM
https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/654097412731092992
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 13, 2015, 07:58:23 PM
Juergen should get Woolridged in the tunnel.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 13, 2015, 07:59:07 PM
U23s took care of business
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2015, 08:01:31 PM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 13, 2015, 08:03:15 PM
First three match home losing streak since 1997. Progress.

I was a little scared of firing a coach so close to a WCQ but now's the time. As stated by Twellman on the broadcast as of now we have no idea who will be starting at any of the 11 starting positions, not even keeper. For the first time in any of our soccer watching lifetimes, we don't even have a reliable core of players. That isn't an indictment on the players, it can't be an indictment on the players when we have as deep of a pool as we have ever had.

Fire Jürgen
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Post by: Tobias on October 13, 2015, 08:10:43 PM
in
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2015, 08:26:29 PM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Still, business was taken care of
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2015, 08:30:50 PM
Omg guys https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/654106517419986945
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 13, 2015, 10:58:20 PM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Still, business was taken care of

From what of that match I saw, this is a very loose definition of "taking care of business," we didn't look good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 13, 2015, 11:26:38 PM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Still, business was taken care of

From what of that match I saw, this is a very loose definition of "taking care of business," we didn't look good.
meh, didn't see any of it. win and advance. i saw them in kc both games and they were impressive
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 14, 2015, 08:09:38 AM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Still, business was taken care of

From what of that match I saw, this is a very loose definition of "taking care of business," we didn't look good.
you must have an odd definition of taking care of business.  Chips were down in a must win and they walked out (of an embarrassingly empty Rio Tinto that made KU/Baylor look full) with a 2-0 result. 
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Post by: AbeFroman on October 14, 2015, 08:27:31 AM
First three match home losing streak since 1997. Progress.

I was a little scared of firing a coach so close to a WCQ but now's the time. As stated by Twellman on the broadcast as of now we have no idea who will be starting at any of the 11 starting positions, not even keeper. For the first time in any of our soccer watching lifetimes, we don't even have a reliable core of players. That isn't an indictment on the players, it can't be an indictment on the players when we have as deep of a pool as we have ever had.

Fire Jürgen

This is really bad considering how many of the players were "Jurgen's guys". He can't even manage the dual citizens he managed to talk into playing for the USA.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 14, 2015, 01:10:45 PM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Still, business was taken care of

From what of that match I saw, this is a very loose definition of "taking care of business," we didn't look good.
you must have an odd definition of taking care of business.  Chips were down in a must win and they walked out (of an embarrassingly empty Rio Tinto that made KU/Baylor look full) with a 2-0 result.

Well since I am the only person in the conversation that watched the match, I'll summarize for you. We threatened a few times in the first half but nothing that put Canada in any real danger, we forced the keeper to make a few saves but they were routine. The end of the first half Canada had a guy sent off with a second yellow, both yellows were legit. We opened the second half and looked much like we did in the first which was not inspiring even though Canada was a man down. Pelosi had a very nice goal sometime around the 70th minute. After the goal we looked the best all night because Canada had to loosen up even a man down. The second goal was somewhere around the 85th on a pk after a completely bogus card on the Canadian keeper. It was 2-0 but it was far from pretty, I didn't see the Honduras match but we couldn't have played any better than we did in that match. We got the job done but it was far from an even solid performance.
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Post by: ednksu on October 15, 2015, 01:32:19 PM
U23s took care of business

still need to beat Colombia.
Still, business was taken care of

From what of that match I saw, this is a very loose definition of "taking care of business," we didn't look good.
you must have an odd definition of taking care of business.  Chips were down in a must win and they walked out (of an embarrassingly empty Rio Tinto that made KU/Baylor look full) with a 2-0 result.

Well since I am the only person in the conversation that watched the match, I'll summarize for you. We threatened a few times in the first half but nothing that put Canada in any real danger, we forced the keeper to make a few saves but they were routine. The end of the first half Canada had a guy sent off with a second yellow, both yellows were legit. We opened the second half and looked much like we did in the first which was not inspiring even though Canada was a man down. Pelosi had a very nice goal sometime around the 70th minute. After the goal we looked the best all night because Canada had to loosen up even a man down. The second goal was somewhere around the 85th on a pk after a completely bogus card on the Canadian keeper. It was 2-0 but it was far from pretty, I didn't see the Honduras match but we couldn't have played any better than we did in that match. We got the job done but it was far from an even solid performance.
I don't think we're really disagreeing here.  I watched part of the match thanks to Canadian youtube and agree it looked bad.  But for me taking care of business means grinding through the bad form and getting a result.  I think we'd agree that this is the kind of game where I would be easy to draw or end 0-1 because of bad play and mental lapses.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 17, 2015, 01:39:17 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/655451781519024128
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 17, 2015, 11:31:21 PM
Funny thing is Jürgen probably thinks guys not wanting to play for him absolves him of blame.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 19, 2015, 01:50:15 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/656177575937646597


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 20, 2015, 03:41:55 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/656570867808346112


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 20, 2015, 04:55:28 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/656589169620316160
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 23, 2015, 02:14:27 PM
Here's this https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/657632563633221632
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 23, 2015, 05:08:02 PM
https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/657679230684254209
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 23, 2015, 05:16:06 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/657681542551097344
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Post by: scottwildcat on October 23, 2015, 05:49:35 PM
I'll still believe it when I see the first game.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 23, 2015, 05:55:33 PM
That's fine but I haven't seen anyone else being skeptical on Twitter. Anyway LGR
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 23, 2015, 07:52:09 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/657720814234640384

Oh well LGR


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 23, 2015, 08:36:55 PM
I'm confused about what's the big deal? That Copa America logo was on ussoccer.com last week.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2015, 09:56:50 AM
https://twitter.com/mlsanalyst/status/658653994684973056


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2015, 10:07:49 AM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/658660924857913344


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 26, 2015, 05:28:59 PM
Michel Platini? That's bold. Prince Ali will win it.
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Post by: scottwildcat on October 26, 2015, 07:33:04 PM
Sepp changes his mind, runs, and wins.
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Post by: sunny_cat on October 26, 2015, 08:39:31 PM
Sepp changes his mind, runs, and wins.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 28, 2015, 12:28:17 PM
http://screamer.deadspin.com/sepp-blatter-thinks-fifa-scandal-is-a-big-u-s-conspira-1739164104
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 05, 2015, 11:31:13 AM
https://twitter.com/AOPDX/status/662319823012036609
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2015, 10:29:17 AM
Qualifying roster should be announced at like noon. Hamid is on it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2015, 12:09:17 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/06/c3ed1008737ff955a96ec1180b9bd5b6.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2015, 12:12:43 PM
Very nice to see Nagbe and Miazga. Also no Dempsey.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 06, 2015, 04:35:17 PM
I'd be willing to bet either the Sounders or Dempsey said no. If I'm the front office of a playoff team I wouldn't want one of my veterans playing, of course it's different for Nagbe and Miazga, you can't deny them their first opportunities. Also wouldn't it have made more sense to do this on Sunday night or Monday morning?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2015, 04:36:26 PM
Was originally scheduled for Sunday
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2015, 04:58:43 PM
Quote
Klinsmann tried to downplay the issue when announcing the roster. "At this point in time, I want to give the younger strikers a chance to prove themselves and this is a good stage to do it,” he said. “I communicated with Clint about it and it’s all fine.”

http://americansoccernow.com/articles/fresh-faces-veterans-headline-qualifying-roster
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 06, 2015, 06:23:38 PM
Quote
Klinsmann tried to downplay the issue when announcing the roster. "At this point in time, I want to give the younger strikers a chance to prove themselves and this is a good stage to do it,” he said. “I communicated with Clint about it and it’s all fine.”

http://americansoccernow.com/articles/fresh-faces-veterans-headline-qualifying-roster

Why is the author of the article acting like these two matches are the hexagonal? Experimenting with the roster is fine during these matches. The larger problem is that we still don't have a core.
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Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2015, 11:07:35 PM
Quote
Klinsmann tried to downplay the issue when announcing the roster. "At this point in time, I want to give the younger strikers a chance to prove themselves and this is a good stage to do it,” he said. “I communicated with Clint about it and it’s all fine.”

http://americansoccernow.com/articles/fresh-faces-veterans-headline-qualifying-roster

Why is the author of the article acting like these two matches are the hexagonal? Experimenting with the roster is fine during these matches. The larger problem is that we still don't have a core.
Idk who the author is
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 09, 2015, 10:45:12 AM
https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/663752495487807489
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 09, 2015, 03:00:35 PM
Wow, there is a lot to unpack there. Totes forgot that Seth and Chance were at a camp, that's hilarious. Benny is a handful, we all know that, the exclusion of McCarty is the symbol of all Jürgen's flaws as the national team coach.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 09, 2015, 06:42:49 PM
Dax is a gigantic stud and has improved even into his late 20s. And plays the most important position in the system.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 09, 2015, 07:31:04 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/09/b5f02bca8783536496fbfe7324cf887f.jpg)

Kempin, Julian, and Brooks to u23s
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 09, 2015, 07:58:29 PM
I hope the U23s can turn around our youth form as of late.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 09, 2015, 08:14:41 PM
At least there are some actual fullbacks this time other than Okwuonu.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2015, 10:36:19 AM
https://twitter.com/SwopeRangers/status/664481111704137728
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Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2015, 04:15:21 PM
Strong lineup https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/664566370764464128
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: KSUfan8 on November 11, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
http://www.today.com/parents/no-more-heading-us-soccer-out-new-guidelines-youth-soccer-t54971 (http://www.today.com/parents/no-more-heading-us-soccer-out-new-guidelines-youth-soccer-t54971)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2015, 05:00:59 PM
If you wanna win, put Baby Kemp in


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 11, 2015, 09:22:38 PM
http://www.today.com/parents/no-more-heading-us-soccer-out-new-guidelines-youth-soccer-t54971 (http://www.today.com/parents/no-more-heading-us-soccer-out-new-guidelines-youth-soccer-t54971)

As a parent of two soccer playing girls I was very happy about US Soccer banning headers. AYSO was initially included in this lawsuit and the judge took them off, I hope they also honor the edict.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2015, 09:27:57 PM
hell, even 99% of HS boys in KS are more likely to take a ball to the nose or whiff completely as they are to a) safely head the ball and b) have it go where the hell they intended.  definitely cool with this, it isn't worth it for these kids
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on November 11, 2015, 09:41:23 PM
Should be allowed on set pieces.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 11, 2015, 10:03:49 PM
Should be allowed on set pieces.


Gonna win 'em all!

That doesn't make any sense, at all.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2015, 10:28:13 PM
Should be allowed on set pieces.


Gonna win 'em all!
So like we shouldn't even ban them is what you're saying
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on November 12, 2015, 12:54:11 PM
What I am saying is that dobberjr is pretty athletic and he can convert set pieces better than the average soccer player.


Gonna win 'em all!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 12, 2015, 03:39:01 PM
Nemeth and Hungary just beat Norway in the first leg of the Euro qualifier playoff. Norway by far the better team but lost 1-0 so Hungary got their away goal. Return leg is on Sunday in Budapest.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 12, 2015, 08:17:24 PM
Hope Super Kris and Hungary advance


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2015, 04:59:34 PM
Road to Russia begins in an hour, in STL vs Saint Vincent. If we don't win by 3+ goals Jurgen should be fired, not even kidding.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2015, 05:14:54 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/665305913721417728
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2015, 05:36:34 PM
I like FJ in midfield and Yedlin at right back
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Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2015, 06:16:25 PM
We are losing....


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2015, 06:16:42 PM
Fire Jürgen and never cap any of these 11 players again.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2015, 06:42:37 PM
Up 3-1 now


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2015, 07:40:09 PM
adorable cat, wow

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/665342964617584640
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Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2015, 07:42:56 PM
6-1


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2015, 08:24:55 PM
 :thumbs:

https://twitter.com/kylejmccarthy/status/665354509904809985
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2015, 09:40:18 PM
adorable cat, wow

https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/665342964617584640

:D

https://twitter.com/cboehm/status/665373362319785984
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2015, 11:30:38 PM
Canada won a soccer game that matters against a team that doesn't suck.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 14, 2015, 02:24:03 AM
sw, you are the most emo soccer fan in the history of the world its hilarious
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2015, 09:45:17 AM

sw, you are the most emo soccer fan in the history of the world its hilarious

I ride the emotional highs and lows in many aspects of life, it's not good.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2015, 10:32:03 AM
well, it's good for us at least
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Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2015, 06:06:22 PM

well, it's good for us at least

Yes and I'm happy about that


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2015, 01:01:31 PM
LFG  :ksu:

https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/665967596877975552
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Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2015, 02:04:08 PM
2-0 now


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2015, 03:43:07 PM
They made it into the Euros


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2015, 03:56:24 PM
https://twitter.com/americanoutlaws/status/666011723447472128


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Post by: scottwildcat on November 17, 2015, 06:56:53 AM
USA @ T&T tonight on BeIn


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 10:27:28 AM
https://twitter.com/AOKnoxville/status/666652647261368320
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Post by: scottwildcat on November 17, 2015, 01:02:33 PM
I bet they do beat us


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Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 01:31:56 PM
actual selfie taken by sw

(http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/19200000/Max-the-emo-kid-19260302-243-300.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 17, 2015, 01:50:53 PM
Bomb in a truck disguised as a ambulance was spotted at Germany game, game canceled


https://twitter.com/maton2911/status/666702546883502084


Very empty house for England v France


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 01:58:41 PM
Doesn't look that empty to me

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUCeJILWoAE2AjM.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 02:06:00 PM
yeah, Wembley is almost completely full
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 03:20:18 PM
Ibra just got his second goal of the day against Denmark. 4-1 on aggregate and Sweden has the lead on away goals. Denmark now needs 4 goals in the last 14 minutes.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 03:44:31 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUC2VOBWIAAxKGq.jpg:large)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 17, 2015, 04:58:25 PM
yeah, Wembley is almost completely full

pick must have been before the start, i guess? has been since deleted.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 17, 2015, 07:34:36 PM
tie game. we had some chances that were embarrassing misses.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2015, 08:14:59 PM
My stupid recording didn't work and it started during the 89th minute, doesn't look like I missed much.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2015, 09:15:29 PM
My stupid recording didn't work and it started during the 89th minute, doesn't look like I missed much.

you didn't, it was rough ridin' boring
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2015, 10:12:07 AM
Copa America Centenario sites

https://twitter.com/CONCACAF/status/667373877820043266
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 19, 2015, 10:14:59 AM
Pissed. Really wanted KC. Will probably have to go to Chicago for a game


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Post by: MakeItRain on November 19, 2015, 08:22:49 PM
Filthadelphia :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 20, 2015, 12:30:34 PM
How do people feel about soccer games at football stadiums?  I mean it's no Final Four at Lucas Oil  :Woot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on November 20, 2015, 12:33:13 PM
How do people feel about soccer games at football stadiums?  I mean it's no Final Four at Lucas Oil  :Woot:

i mean, both games are played on a big rectangle so it seems like it would make a lot of sense
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 20, 2015, 01:11:33 PM
How do people feel about soccer games at football stadiums?  I mean it's no Final Four at Lucas Oil  :Woot:

i mean, both games are played on a big rectangle so it seems like it would make a lot of sense

Well I really like dedicated soccer parks, and quite frankly, I've been really turned off with the trend in large NFL stadiums.  UofPhx was okay (only Fiesta-ed there in the endzone) but I did not like Cowboys stadium even for football (seemed very sterile).  Arrowhead was good for football (those sight lines  :love:).  I know they are driving ticket numbers with these choices, but I'm not sure how I feel about it.  I would love to see a MNT game at an NFL field as my only experience thus far has been Mercy ParkTM.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on November 20, 2015, 01:37:48 PM
What is the cost to really get involved and noticed in US youth soccer?  I (possibly incorrectly) perceive "serious" US soccer as almost exclusively the sport of upper-middle class and above. I would interested to see the socioeconomic background for the current US team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on November 20, 2015, 03:39:42 PM
What is the cost to really get involved and noticed in US youth soccer?  I (possibly incorrectly) perceive "serious" US soccer as almost exclusively the sport of upper-middle class and above. I would interested to see the socioeconomic background for the current US team.

I'd say that's mostly true. The Hispanic community is obviously an exception and there's the occasional Clint Dempsey but other than that it's mostly upper-middle and above, generally in larger cities.

I don't think it's as much the cost of involvement as it is that basketball and football are so ingrained in the athletic culture of low income classes in America and baseball is in there too. There's currently a high cost of involvement at the level we're talking about here, but if it soccer was anywhere near as popular as football and basketball the actual costs would probably be cheaper than either.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SleepFighter on November 20, 2015, 04:27:53 PM
What is the cost to really get involved and noticed in US youth soccer?  I (possibly incorrectly) perceive "serious" US soccer as almost exclusively the sport of upper-middle class and above. I would interested to see the socioeconomic background for the current US team.

You're talking at least a couple of thousand a year just for club fees if you're in a "top" club team starting at U11. Plus uniforms, plus tournament fees, plus travel costs, etc. Those numbers get higher as the kid gets older.

There are scholarships and lower cost leagues and what-not, but my experience is that the cost ramps up higher earlier than other youth sports.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 20, 2015, 04:28:57 PM
welcome to the soccer threads @sleepfighter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SleepFighter on November 20, 2015, 04:30:49 PM
I've posted a few times in what is obviously the premier gE soccer thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 20, 2015, 04:34:59 PM
I've posted a few times in what is obviously the premier gE soccer thread.

world cup thread?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SleepFighter on November 20, 2015, 04:39:24 PM
I thought this was self-evident:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=32792.0
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Post by: sunny_cat on November 20, 2015, 04:40:45 PM
:Keke:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 22, 2015, 12:17:29 AM
How do people feel about soccer games at football stadiums?  I mean it's no Final Four at Lucas Oil  :Woot:

i mean, both games are played on a big rectangle so it seems like it would make a lot of sense

Well I really like dedicated soccer parks, and quite frankly, I've been really turned off with the trend in large NFL stadiums.  UofPhx was okay (only Fiesta-ed there in the endzone) but I did not like Cowboys stadium even for football (seemed very sterile).  Arrowhead was good for football (those sight lines  :love:).  I know they are driving ticket numbers with these choices, but I'm not sure how I feel about it.  I would love to see a MNT game at an NFL field as my only experience thus far has been Mercy ParkTM.

FWIW I've been to Wembley and the French National Stadium in St. Denis and they're both sterile as well.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 23, 2015, 01:29:58 PM
https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/668872983667220480
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 23, 2015, 02:08:56 PM
How do people feel about soccer games at football stadiums?  I mean it's no Final Four at Lucas Oil  :Woot:

i mean, both games are played on a big rectangle so it seems like it would make a lot of sense

Well I really like dedicated soccer parks, and quite frankly, I've been really turned off with the trend in large NFL stadiums.  UofPhx was okay (only Fiesta-ed there in the endzone) but I did not like Cowboys stadium even for football (seemed very sterile).  Arrowhead was good for football (those sight lines  :love:).  I know they are driving ticket numbers with these choices, but I'm not sure how I feel about it.  I would love to see a MNT game at an NFL field as my only experience thus far has been Mercy ParkTM.

FWIW I've been to Wembley and the French National Stadium in St. Denis and they're both sterile as well.

Details on the experience please.

I've also wondered if a lot of Euro teams have this issue since some many of them cross as "athletics" stadiums.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 23, 2015, 03:03:58 PM

https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/668872983667220480

I thought the host cities were leaked a while ago and it was in Portland or Seattle? No way they ply all 3 home games in the Midwest


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 23, 2015, 03:12:28 PM

https://twitter.com/downthebyline/status/668872983667220480

I thought the host cities were leaked a while ago and it was in Portland or Seattle? No way they ply all 3 home games in the Midwest


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I don't remember but Doug McIntyre knows what he is talking about
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 23, 2015, 03:25:16 PM
How do people feel about soccer games at football stadiums?  I mean it's no Final Four at Lucas Oil  :Woot:

i mean, both games are played on a big rectangle so it seems like it would make a lot of sense

Well I really like dedicated soccer parks, and quite frankly, I've been really turned off with the trend in large NFL stadiums.  UofPhx was okay (only Fiesta-ed there in the endzone) but I did not like Cowboys stadium even for football (seemed very sterile).  Arrowhead was good for football (those sight lines  :love:).  I know they are driving ticket numbers with these choices, but I'm not sure how I feel about it.  I would love to see a MNT game at an NFL field as my only experience thus far has been Mercy ParkTM.

FWIW I've been to Wembley and the French National Stadium in St. Denis and they're both sterile as well.

Details on the experience please.

I've also wondered if a lot of Euro teams have this issue since some many of them cross as "athletics" stadiums.

Not many deets to give really, I'm guessing that Stade dè France was modeled after Wembley, on the interior anyway. Like you said both are multi use facilities so while both have marks from their respective national teams in certain places, there's no charm or character. The only thing close was going into Prince William's box at Wembley. We made the climb that teams do when they win hardware, there's a set of really dodgy metal stairs that can't be great to climb after playing 90 or 120 minutes. They're nice but not awe-inspiring, its like what I'd imagine it would be like for a college basketball team playing their home games at the Sprint Center.

BTW I've also been too Old Trafford, Emirates, and Stamford Bridge. All were cool; Stamford Bridge is ratty as hell but their player facilities are great, and it's in a fun neighborhood. Emirates was nice and shiny and stuff, the fan amenities were great but they skimped on the player features, they have cool stuff but everything is smaller for the players than the other two which is weird because they have the most space of the three. Old Trafford has really nice fan and player amenities, best balance of the three.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on November 24, 2015, 09:35:58 AM
I feel like soccer stadiums in Europe are more about the history than the modern amenities. I went to Wembley in 1997 and yeah it was trash but damn if I didn't get goosebumps walking up to the 2 white towers, site of a World Cup final, and knowing people had been watching games there since the 1920s. I went to Old Trafford too but this was before they expanded and improved everything
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Post by: ednksu on November 24, 2015, 11:45:16 AM
 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
maybe one day when I have a few  :th_twocents: i can travel to some games
thanks for the points
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 24, 2015, 11:45:42 AM
I feel like soccer stadiums in Europe are more about the history than the modern amenities. I went to Wembley in 1997 and yeah it was trash but damn if I didn't get goosebumps walking up to the 2 white towers, site of a World Cup final, and knowing people had been watching games there since the 1920s. I went to Old Trafford too but this was before they expanded and improved everything

New Wembley definitely isn't like that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 24, 2015, 02:41:14 PM
Everyone hates New Wembley


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 25, 2015, 03:14:47 PM
https://twitter.com/borussia_en/status/669623997869502464
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 29, 2015, 10:17:08 PM
#JordanMorris4CollegeCupAtSportingPark

https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/671180373154492420
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 29, 2015, 11:20:22 PM
 :eek:

https://twitter.com/sounderatheart/status/671196145583038464
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 29, 2015, 11:29:31 PM
:eek:

https://twitter.com/sounderatheart/status/671196145583038464

WTF :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on November 30, 2015, 07:49:03 AM
Holy bejezzus
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Post by: scottwildcat on November 30, 2015, 09:43:20 AM
crap


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 02, 2015, 11:57:35 PM
https://twitter.com/SamBorden/status/672279497626947584

https://twitter.com/SamBorden/status/672292869642788864
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 03, 2015, 06:55:18 AM
Can't wait for the eventual movie 15 years from now on all this


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 03, 2015, 11:03:58 AM
https://twitter.com/GothamistDan/status/672457899189411840
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 03, 2015, 01:17:23 PM
WTF? This isn't a given? It should be.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 05, 2015, 10:18:47 AM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/673167901692530689
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 05, 2015, 10:29:28 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/673175455856525312
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 09, 2015, 12:38:03 PM
:kstatriot:

https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/674656336622264321
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 10, 2015, 10:57:21 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/674992896974659584
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 10, 2015, 10:58:09 AM

https://twitter.com/JamesStarritt/status/674970671504605185

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 10, 2015, 01:09:30 PM
There ya go


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 10, 2015, 01:09:53 PM
Loss for the French going into the Euros. I didn't have them pegged as contenders anyways


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2015, 09:04:29 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CV8mvCmVEAAwipg.png)

Toni Kroos on Jurgen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 11, 2015, 02:10:39 PM
Not True


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 11, 2015, 04:06:48 PM
I was just quoting Kroos' last quote


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 11, 2015, 04:17:34 PM
I was just quoting Kroos' last quote


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:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2015, 10:39:32 AM
https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/675715502711279618
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 12, 2015, 12:46:39 PM
https://twitter.com/br_uk/status/675744745482813441

Portugal is my pick to win it all


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 12, 2015, 12:55:04 PM
France aren't contenders and you like Portugal?

(http://38.media.tumblr.com/510bcf77c0b9aeec8cf735a623bdc260/tumblr_inline_nwqy6ttjy81toebow_500.gif)
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 12, 2015, 04:08:44 PM
Yup. Calling my shot


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on December 12, 2015, 06:44:30 PM
Wales beats England in pool play
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2015, 12:40:55 PM
https://twitter.com/foxsoccer/status/677196508089835520


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2015, 02:30:12 PM
Pretty stunned that the rose bowl didn't get the final. I wonder if they will play the final on metlife's turf or if they'll lay sod on top of it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 16, 2015, 05:03:50 PM
I am assuming sod.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 17, 2015, 12:45:07 AM
You'd think so but metlife has never had a sod overlay, even for the guinness champions cup matches. I read an article that said concacaf is fine with turf but US Soccer is not.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 17, 2015, 11:42:03 AM
Jose4USMNT


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2015, 11:53:45 AM
:runaway:
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 17, 2015, 12:16:56 PM
https://twitter.com/jamestylerespn/status/677551636013780992


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2015, 05:29:14 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 17, 2015, 07:36:55 PM
Atta boy Mix.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2015, 10:49:07 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151218/785749f59e049a6449b1e2a5cba3b2e4.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2015, 11:20:13 PM
That's an issue for me. I'm pretty tuck on this issue though.

https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/677709666839863296

Thing is that with some of these players, they don't 100 percent identify to be one specific nationality. There's grey area.

I'm a big Johannsson fan but I feel extremely comfortable saying he would without a doubt be playing for Iceland if they could more realistically qualify for World Cups.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 17, 2015, 11:23:40 PM
This was probably Chandler or Johannsson. https://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/677713778742394882
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on December 18, 2015, 12:13:10 AM
IDGAF as long as they are committed to getting better and winning games. But if you just want to make 3 appearances in a World Cup before your summer vacation then you can GTFO
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 18, 2015, 06:36:22 AM
Idc if they identify or not, if you have a passport and are the best option for the team then welcome to the USMNT


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2015, 09:14:51 AM
Idc if they identify or not, if you have a passport and are the best option for the team then welcome to the USMNT


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Maybe, just maybe (at the risk of being a tuck again) this is a contributing factor to why we rough ridin' suck.
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 18, 2015, 10:01:21 AM
I don't think that's why we suck


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 18, 2015, 10:01:53 AM
But maybe it is. I don't know.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2015, 10:39:42 AM
Tbh I don't either but maybe it's a small factor. :dunno:
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Post by: MakeItRain on December 18, 2015, 11:59:53 AM
1. We don't suck
2. Every single large western nation has players on their rosters that wither didn't grow up in that country or don't currently reside there. The game is global and the world is smaller than ever.
3. The only reason that this is an issue is that eurpoeans have pigeon holed America and American's into this "AMERICA eff YEAH!!!" flag waiving, hacksaw jim duggan stereotype. This I don't identify as an American thing is total bullshit, what does that even mean? Giuseppe Rossi is constantly catching crap from people on twitter, myself included, for talking about New Jersey in provincial terms, he clearly identifies as American, I don't think the Italians are giving him back. What about the scores of africans playing on European sides, or the dozens of Africans that live elsewhere that play for African sides? The entire argument is a complete farce. Wambach argument is insanely stupid, she has a rough ridin' teammate that was born and raised in another country. I bet Syd was like, WTF? She was born and raised in Canada, her husband was born and raised in England but wants to play for the US. The basic premise of Wambach's and Donovan's argument that you have to be "American" to play hard for the US team is mind numbingly dumb. If you think all of the American born players that suit up for the country are 100% committed and motivated then I can't help you. Anyone asking Clint Dempsey how much he cares when he's out there loafing around looking like crap?


Now that I have put that to bed can we get to the real issue here and it's the male genitals tease that was Wynalda's tweet? If he cared about the country he would reveal what his fixes are so that Suni can make them himself.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2015, 12:16:59 PM
You're twisting LD's words. He is relaying the fact that some only want to play because they have a higher chance for success with us than other countries, whether it be a chance to play in a World Cup or a chance to actually get playing time. It is my preference that they have other reasons to play for us than that. I realize you all disagree with me to some degree.

Yes, eff Wynalda.

https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/677913371627364354
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2015, 12:19:10 PM
Obviously we don't suck, but our performances have not met (at least my) expectations for awhile.
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Post by: MakeItRain on December 18, 2015, 12:38:56 PM
You're twisting LD's words. He is relaying the fact that some only want to play because they have a higher chance for success with us than other countries, whether it be a chance to play in a World Cup or a chance to actually get playing time. It is my preference that they have other reasons to play for us than that. I realize you all disagree with me to some degree.

Yes, eff Wynalda.

https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/677913371627364354

Fine, but what do you do with American born players that aren't all "AMERICA eff YEAH!!!!" they just want to play soccer. I'm willing to bet that most guys aren't crying when they finally get a chance to put that jersey they grew up rooting for as a kid, they just want to play soccer. You know our soccer culture enough to know that there are a lot of kids in America still today that play soccer, like soccer, but don't list the USA as their favorite team. We are in a time of our greatest success. Some of the veterans of this team had to grow up watching Steve Sampson's US squad, how can they be expected to have a burning desire to play for America?  If Germany wanted Michael Bradley he'd be gone in a flash and his freaking dad coached the national team. These things will get better with continued success. One good semi-final run will see some of those Brazil, Portugal, and Germany jerseys worn by American kids replaced with the ol' stars and bars.

What was that Wynalda tweet?
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Post by: sunny_cat on December 18, 2015, 12:47:03 PM
You're twisting LD's words. He is relaying the fact that some only want to play because they have a higher chance for success with us than other countries, whether it be a chance to play in a World Cup or a chance to actually get playing time. It is my preference that they have other reasons to play for us than that. I realize you all disagree with me to some degree.

Yes, eff Wynalda.

https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/677913371627364354

Fine, but what do you do with American born players that aren't all "AMERICA eff YEAH!!!!" they just want to play soccer. I'm willing to bet that most guys aren't crying when they finally get a chance to put that jersey they grew up rooting for as a kid, they just want to play soccer. You know our soccer culture enough to know that there are a lot of kids in America still today that play soccer, like soccer, but don't list the USA as their favorite team. We are in a time of our greatest success. Some of the veterans of this team had to grow up watching Steve Sampson's US squad, how can they be expected to have a burning desire to play for America?  If Germany wanted Michael Bradley he'd be gone in a flash and his freaking dad coached the national team. These things will get better with continued success. One good semi-final run will see some of those Brazil, Portugal, and Germany jerseys worn by American kids replaced with the ol' stars and bars.

What was that Wynalda tweet?

Hard to argue any of that. I don't know if any of that is affecting the team, but I've heard a million times that the team is super clique'y - especially among the German Americans. Impossible to blame them because most of them are probably much more comfortable speaking German than English. Is that a bad thing affecting performance on the field? No idea. Probably not cause these guys are professionals, but it definitely isn't a good thing.

My bad, it was an unrelated tweet saying Miazga is probably going to England:

https://twitter.com/SoccerByIves/status/677918157093384192
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on December 18, 2015, 12:49:42 PM
You're twisting LD's words. He is relaying the fact that some only want to play because they have a higher chance for success with us than other countries, whether it be a chance to play in a World Cup or a chance to actually get playing time. It is my preference that they have other reasons to play for us than that. I realize you all disagree with me to some degree.

Yes, eff Wynalda.

https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/677913371627364354

Fine, but what do you do with American born players that aren't all "AMERICA eff YEAH!!!!" they just want to play soccer. I'm willing to bet that most guys aren't crying when they finally get a chance to put that jersey they grew up rooting for as a kid, they just want to play soccer. You know our soccer culture enough to know that there are a lot of kids in America still today that play soccer, like soccer, but don't list the USA as their favorite team. We are in a time of our greatest success. Some of the veterans of this team had to grow up watching Steve Sampson's US squad, how can they be expected to have a burning desire to play for America?  If Germany wanted Michael Bradley he'd be gone in a flash and his freaking dad coached the national team. These things will get better with continued success. One good semi-final run will see some of those Brazil, Portugal, and Germany jerseys worn by American kids replaced with the ol' stars and bars.

What was that Wynalda tweet?
:sdeek:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_%281861-1863%29.svg/810px-Flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_%281861-1863%29.svg.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 18, 2015, 01:06:15 PM
You're twisting LD's words. He is relaying the fact that some only want to play because they have a higher chance for success with us than other countries, whether it be a chance to play in a World Cup or a chance to actually get playing time. It is my preference that they have other reasons to play for us than that. I realize you all disagree with me to some degree.

Yes, eff Wynalda.

https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/677913371627364354

Fine, but what do you do with American born players that aren't all "AMERICA eff YEAH!!!!" they just want to play soccer. I'm willing to bet that most guys aren't crying when they finally get a chance to put that jersey they grew up rooting for as a kid, they just want to play soccer. You know our soccer culture enough to know that there are a lot of kids in America still today that play soccer, like soccer, but don't list the USA as their favorite team. We are in a time of our greatest success. Some of the veterans of this team had to grow up watching Steve Sampson's US squad, how can they be expected to have a burning desire to play for America?  If Germany wanted Michael Bradley he'd be gone in a flash and his freaking dad coached the national team. These things will get better with continued success. One good semi-final run will see some of those Brazil, Portugal, and Germany jerseys worn by American kids replaced with the ol' stars and bars.

What was that Wynalda tweet?
:sdeek:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_%281861-1863%29.svg/810px-Flag_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America_%281861-1863%29.svg.png)

What? You don't think kids in America don't grow up wanting to play for the Confederacy?  ;)
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 18, 2015, 06:49:59 PM
Can someone post a picture so I don't have to see the confederate flag everytime I'm on tapatalk


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 19, 2015, 03:21:10 AM
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Post by: scottwildcat on December 19, 2015, 10:34:14 PM
T-y s_c


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 22, 2015, 06:31:50 PM
Omar Gonzalez signed for Pachuca and wore a Vader costume in the unveiling.
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Post by: sunny_cat on December 24, 2015, 05:13:17 PM
Would take rough ridin' hard https://twitter.com/GoalUSA/status/680132798565359616
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 26, 2015, 05:32:41 PM
Some rumors that Jose may take over England's national team. Will give him good practice to take over after Vermes retires after he manages us to the '22 WC that gets moved to America with the Final at Arrowhead stadium in which I have club seats for.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on December 26, 2015, 05:39:29 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 04, 2016, 06:52:17 PM
Hopefully this means we don't have to listen to his piece of crap accent on TV as much

https://twitter.com/DougMacESPN/status/684152941767471105
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 04, 2016, 11:28:08 PM
Yes, thank god, I hate him as a tv analyst.
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Post by: scottwildcat on January 19, 2016, 07:36:55 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/689621747927224320

https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/689622240846069760


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on January 19, 2016, 07:39:24 PM
kick his ass benny
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 20, 2016, 09:17:36 AM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/689826675274715136
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Post by: sunny_cat on January 20, 2016, 01:25:07 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/689826675274715136
Nope https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta/status/689884472297308160
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 23, 2016, 10:37:32 AM
https://twitter.com/AndyEdMLS/status/690936230268182528
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 26, 2016, 10:16:02 PM
https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman/status/692197660007231489
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 27, 2016, 07:15:31 AM
Good for him. Jürgy will be happy about it


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 27, 2016, 09:20:35 AM
Wow he's coming to Chelsea...won't ever play.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 27, 2016, 09:41:18 AM
Doesn't matter. Going to Chelsea will not hinder his development no matter what happens to him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 27, 2016, 10:09:30 AM
So he'll be the 5th best CB currently on the roster until the season ends.

https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/692377763400040449
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 27, 2016, 11:42:52 AM
4th best.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 27, 2016, 11:16:58 PM
4th best.


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Who are the 3
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 28, 2016, 06:39:47 AM
JT Zouma Cahill


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 28, 2016, 06:41:23 AM
Ivanovic is a RB to me. He hasn't started at CB in like a million years.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2016, 09:36:42 AM
JT Zouma Cahill


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:Wha: https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/692732796360462336
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 28, 2016, 10:04:10 AM
Wrong thread


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 28, 2016, 12:43:43 PM
Wrong thread


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It is relevant to this conversation.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 30, 2016, 10:07:27 AM
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/693464760990375936
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 30, 2016, 10:44:17 AM
https://twitter.com/HerthaBSC_EN/status/693473537412206594
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 31, 2016, 05:01:46 PM
We won the friendly against Iceland, 3-2. @slobber
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 31, 2016, 05:55:35 PM
Played badly tho


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 31, 2016, 10:40:29 PM
The second goal was :drool: the rest of the match was :blank:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 05, 2016, 12:34:20 AM
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/us-soccer-files-lawsuit-united-states-womens-national-team-uswnt-players-association-020316

Sweet labor issues

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/05/sports/soccer/us-soccer-lawsuit-disclosed-players-personal-information.html?_r=0
And just incase you needed some info on the USWNT ladies....
I mean come on, especially with Solo's issues on personal info, you think they'd be more careful.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 06, 2016, 12:25:38 AM
https://twitter.com/JREskilson/status/695706083118026752
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 06, 2016, 08:06:58 AM
USMNT wins 1-0 over Canada last night. Should have scored a lot more.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2016, 11:08:20 PM
https://twitter.com/JREskilson/status/695706083118026752

Embarrassing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on February 07, 2016, 01:52:07 PM
Wow


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 12, 2016, 02:45:03 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/698245294551601152
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 14, 2016, 11:37:43 AM
I hope we make the olympics this time


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 18, 2016, 01:52:24 PM
https://twitter.com/espnfc/status/700406034431680519

Europa debut for a baby yank


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 21, 2016, 07:50:56 PM
https://twitter.com/foxsoccer/status/701584691447595009


Lolololololololololol


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 21, 2016, 07:51:17 PM
Group of death when hosting the Copa. Jfc


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 21, 2016, 08:10:49 PM
https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/701587828099174401


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 21, 2016, 08:49:44 PM
Oh, I get it. We're going to act like Costa Rica and Paraguay are teams we shouldn't expect to beat. Paraguay has won 5 of their last 29 matches :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on February 21, 2016, 09:21:12 PM
James is going to kick so much ass

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 21, 2016, 11:27:03 PM
Oh, I get it. We're going to act like Costa Rica and Paraguay are teams we shouldn't expect to beat. Paraguay has won 5 of their last 29 matches :ohno:

yeah, maybe it's the toughest group, but it's a failure if we don't advance
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 22, 2016, 06:47:14 AM
Guys we suck again. We're going to get embarrassed


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 23, 2016, 12:25:13 AM
Emo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 24, 2016, 08:06:36 PM
 :Wha:
https://twitter.com/TotalMLS/status/702598444045565952


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 24, 2016, 08:19:46 PM
Yeah I stabbed my eyes when I saw that jersey


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 24, 2016, 11:44:22 PM
yeah it looks like a training top instead of an actual game jersey
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 24, 2016, 11:48:42 PM
Makes me want to die. Suggestions on what country I should root for now?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on February 25, 2016, 07:20:28 AM
cartier made some compelling points in favor of Ivory Coast 18mo ago
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Catosaurus on February 25, 2016, 09:04:20 AM
As bad as that jersey is, the crest is even worse. I mean are you kidding me with that giant S and the crooked U and A. I'm sure its supposed to represent they dynamic and forward progress of the USMNT or some similar BS.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 25, 2016, 07:28:42 PM
The crest is underwhelming for me but I hate the jersey more.

Of course, the crest will be around for more than a couple years. So eff.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 26, 2016, 11:26:41 AM
Not sure where to put this

Gianni Infantino is new FIFA prez
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on February 26, 2016, 11:27:16 AM
Not sure where to put this

Gianni Infantino is new FIFA prez

this was the correct placement
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 26, 2016, 05:10:00 PM
http://fifa.com/about-fifa/videos/y=2016/m=2/video=2016-fifa-reforms-2763344.html
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 28, 2016, 09:36:09 AM
I don't hate the crest, we should have kept the centennial crest for ever. If those jerseys are real, I'm a Scottish Football fan for the foreseeable future


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 28, 2016, 09:46:01 AM
Fabian Johnson scored to continue his wonder season


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2016, 11:20:29 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/c25408606e0820de5fc3dcce17261ec3.jpg)

Better than the other rumored jersey. Still sucks tho.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on March 05, 2016, 11:41:59 AM
Need to put the Sporting Style peeps in charge of designing a new one
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 05, 2016, 11:43:50 AM
Just get the Oregon design team to do it. I don't want USMNT to go to adidas.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on March 05, 2016, 11:55:38 AM
Just get the Oregon design team to do it. I don't want USMNT to go to adidas.


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True
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 05, 2016, 07:50:35 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/c25408606e0820de5fc3dcce17261ec3.jpg)

Better than the other rumored jersey. Still sucks tho.


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Ewwwwwww so assy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 14, 2016, 04:23:06 PM
Dom and Syd are having a boy. CMNT is trying to cap him already.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 18, 2016, 02:37:29 PM
WCQ for the US starts a week from today. Also the first leg for the Olympic Qualifier is also a week from today.  :lynchmob:
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 18, 2016, 03:00:39 PM
:kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 19, 2016, 12:34:14 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/710967010809745408

Goalkeepers (3): Cody Cropper (Milton Keynes Dons), Ethan Horvath (Molde KJ), Zach Steffen (SC Freiburg)

Defenders (8): Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Matt Miazga (Chelsea FC), Eric Miller (Colorado Rapids), Tim Parker (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Desevio Payne (FC Groningen), Shane O’Neill (Cambridge United, ENG), Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire), Walker Zimmerman (FC Dallas)

Midfielders (9): Fatai Alashe (San Jose Earthquakes), Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Luis Gil (Queretaro), Julian Green (Bayern Munich), Emerson Hyndman (Fulham FC), Jerome Kiesewetter (VfB Stuttgart), Matt Polster (Chicago Fire), Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC)

Forwards (3): Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC), Mario Rodriguez (Borussia Monchengladbach), Khiry Shelton (New York City FC)

That roster is hawt.
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Post by: The Big Train on March 19, 2016, 01:45:59 PM
So hot
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 19, 2016, 04:40:09 PM
That is a pure sex roster


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2016, 09:26:07 AM
Big day for the Baby Yanks. Their game is on FS1, WCQ on later on Bein


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 25, 2016, 10:25:30 AM
Big day for the Baby Yanks. Their game is on FS1, WCQ on later on Bein


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what time?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2016, 11:17:06 AM
4 for the baby's and 9 for the senior team


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 25, 2016, 12:05:16 PM
thx.
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2016, 09:22:29 PM
Lol
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 25, 2016, 09:24:26 PM
Lol
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Post by: spacedog on March 25, 2016, 10:03:30 PM
This is rough ridin' garbage.


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Post by: spacedog on March 25, 2016, 11:08:50 PM
Worse than garbage.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2016, 09:18:23 AM
It's time Jürgen leaves


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 26, 2016, 09:32:56 AM
If this WCQ round ended today the US wouldn't make it to the Hex...


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on March 26, 2016, 12:03:52 PM
I didn't watch, but we'll be ok right?
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 26, 2016, 01:32:21 PM
I didn't watch, but we'll be ok right?
I think so buddy
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Post by: ednksu on March 26, 2016, 11:58:33 PM
I didn't watch, but we'll be ok right?
I think so buddy
said the guy on the titanic to his friend in steerage class
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2016, 01:57:02 PM
Zusi in Bes back to KC


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 27, 2016, 06:06:54 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/714226762813714432

Not the worse loss ever.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on March 27, 2016, 08:57:07 PM
which jersey is worse:  new USMNT or the England?  I saw US because the crest is complete garbage.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2016, 03:20:06 PM
I mean they're the exact same jersey.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 28, 2016, 06:51:26 PM
Going to try out No Other Pub tomorrow for the Guatemala match.
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Post by: ednksu on March 28, 2016, 11:58:29 PM
I know it's weird to fire people mid cycle, but if Jurg doesn't come out with a 5-0 (or other extreme result) I don't see how we can keep him. Better to burn it down and rebuild this cycle and get a jumpstart and be ready to roll for next rounds of quals.
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Post by: AbeFroman on March 29, 2016, 09:45:51 AM
Sunil:Currie :: Jurgen:oscar

Jurgen isn't going anywhere unless we don't make the Hex. Even then Sunil will probably find some excuse. He's all in on Jurgen because his job could depend on it
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Post by: sunny_cat on March 29, 2016, 04:37:20 PM
I know it's weird to fire people mid cycle, but if Jurg doesn't come out with a 5-0 (or other extreme result) I don't see how we can keep him. Better to burn it down and rebuild this cycle and get a jumpstart and be ready to roll for next rounds of quals.

If we lose tonight, this cycle is over, and it's time to plan for the next cycle.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 29, 2016, 08:33:53 PM
That was much better.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on March 29, 2016, 08:50:28 PM
That was much better.


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Should have realistically been 5-0, but it looked like AYSO out there. Zardes needs to GTFO with those touches. Terrible. Still a dominant athletic performance tho.
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Post by: scottwildcat on March 29, 2016, 09:06:34 PM
No Olympics tho


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2016, 10:32:25 PM
Man Colombia played like a bunch of bitches. Who the eff was that analyst? I wanted to reach into the screen and beat his ass.
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Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2016, 10:34:00 PM
Ale Moreno, eff that guy.
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Post by: slobber on March 29, 2016, 10:40:00 PM
I wasn't impressed with our u23's. Poor passing and receiving. Zero opportunities. No burners.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 30, 2016, 11:08:45 AM
https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/715208382660026368

I would maybe think of doing away day Hex @ Canada.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 30, 2016, 11:18:06 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/plane-flies-fire-jurgen-klinsmann-banner-over-usa-guatemala-032916
Plane flies #FireKlinsmann banner over USA-Guatemala
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Post by: sunny_cat on April 09, 2016, 11:52:37 AM
He's so LITTLE! :D

https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/718838367018958848
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 09, 2016, 12:03:43 PM
I hope he's good for us


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 13, 2016, 07:49:54 AM
Jurgen to Everton?  :dunno:
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Post by: scottwildcat on April 13, 2016, 08:03:18 AM
https://twitter.com/mls/status/720235417073790977


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 21, 2016, 09:24:00 AM
https://twitter.com/worldsoccershop/status/723145166526148608
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on April 21, 2016, 09:35:04 AM
https://twitter.com/worldsoccershop/status/723145166526148608
Guys I just found out that 71% of the world is covered in this wet stuff.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 03, 2016, 08:37:34 AM
https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/727491766694240256


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 03, 2016, 09:47:52 AM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/727172320012439552

The 40 man for Copa btw nothing too crazy


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 03, 2016, 06:07:37 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/727172320012439552

The 40 man for Copa btw nothing too crazy


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Zusi and Mix the roster is absolutely insane but we have just accepted it because, Jürgen.
Speaking of things we just now accept, ussoccer.com had an article talking about "the race to 40" after the weekend matches were over, they listed all of the American players with senior team caps playing in top professional leagues that played over the weekend and they didn't list Benny at all.
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Post by: sunny_cat on May 03, 2016, 06:09:35 PM
Zusi in the roster is not insane.
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 03, 2016, 06:32:05 PM
Zusi and Mix being in the 40 isn't insane, they've both been in recent camps


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 03, 2016, 06:32:44 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/727172320012439552

The 40 man for Copa btw nothing too crazy


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Zusi and Mix the roster is absolutely insane but we have just accepted it because, Jürgen.
Speaking of things we just now accept, ussoccer.com had an article talking about "the race to 40" after the weekend matches were over, they listed all of the American players with senior team caps playing in top professional leagues that played over the weekend and they didn't list Benny at all.

Also why would they list Benny that has been a very public battle that Jürgen has said he won't call him in?
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Post by: scottwildcat on May 03, 2016, 06:33:13 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/727172320012439552

The 40 man for Copa btw nothing too crazy


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Zusi and Mix the roster is absolutely insane but we have just accepted it because, Jürgen.
Speaking of things we just now accept, ussoccer.com had an article talking about "the race to 40" after the weekend matches were over, they listed all of the American players with senior team caps playing in top professional leagues that played over the weekend and they didn't list Benny at all.

Also why would they list Benny that has been a very public battle that Jürgen has said he won't call him in?
Jürgen hasn't been that public about any other active player not getting a call.
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Post by: MakeItRain on May 03, 2016, 09:18:07 PM
Zusi and Mix being in the 40 isn't insane, they've both been in recent camps


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Their inclusion is insane because they aren't markedly better than the average American at their position. Zusi is in a two year slump and Mix has been bad for much longer than that. It's a long shot that Zusi will make the team and Mix has no shot so there isn't much reason for calling them in, call someone else; McCarty, Trapp, Villafaña, etc. He's an obstinate jackass that insists upon doing the same things and expecting different results. He's harming the state of the MNT by unnecessarily narrowing the player pool.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 03, 2016, 09:33:32 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/727172320012439552

The 40 man for Copa btw nothing too crazy


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Zusi and Mix the roster is absolutely insane but we have just accepted it because, Jürgen.
Speaking of things we just now accept, ussoccer.com had an article talking about "the race to 40" after the weekend matches were over, they listed all of the American players with senior team caps playing in top professional leagues that played over the weekend and they didn't list Benny at all.

Also why would they list Benny that has been a very public battle that Jürgen has said he won't call him in?

1. Jürgen hasn't said that.
2. I was pretty clear in my post that I said it was a list of all players that played last weekend in the top leagues, so I'm unclear why you asked me that since it didn't have a damn thing to do with my point.

Anyway as it turns out I was wrong it wasn't a list of all players that played over the weekend with US caps. I am so brainwashed by Jürgen calling in the same players that I completely forgot about other players he's given up on like Juan Agudelo. As a matter of fact there are currently 62 players on MLS rosters with USMNT caps but Jürgen keeps calling the same 15-20 guys, no matter how shitty we look.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 15, 2016, 12:59:25 PM
Bobby Wood signed for Hamburg
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 22, 2016, 11:22:17 AM
Tim Ream scored his first ever international goal. Puerto Rico is bad, their pitch is garbage too. Shocking we went down there to play.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 22, 2016, 12:05:21 PM
more surprised by all of the empty seats
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 22, 2016, 12:20:52 PM
more surprised by all of the empty seats

Why? It's not like PR is the soccer crazed island. Nobody has any money down there. We sent a very meh to meh- squad so it isn't like that would move the dial.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 22, 2016, 11:14:57 PM
more surprised by all of the empty seats

Nobody has any money down there.

word?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 23, 2016, 05:15:19 AM
more surprised by all of the empty seats

Nobody has any money down there.

word?
Don't know if you're being sarcastic or not be the economy is tanking extremely hard down there and they have an absurd unemployment rate currently.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2016, 08:48:35 AM
more surprised by all of the empty seats

Nobody has any money down there.

word?
Don't know if you're being sarcastic or not be the economy is tanking extremely hard down there and they have an absurd unemployment rate currently.

Even with their current recession Puerto Rico has a current unemployment of 11.7% and they have the most stable economy in all of North America. Your argument about PR not caring about soccer was a good one, the rest of your statement was ill informed.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 23, 2016, 09:17:48 AM
They have a poverty rate in the 40s. I wouldn't think that would lend itself to having tons of money to spend to go to a soccer game.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 23, 2016, 12:12:02 PM
They have a poverty rate in the 40s. I wouldn't think that would lend itself to having tons of money to spend to go to a soccer game.


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Certainly you've seen soccer games played in other Latin American countries. Puerto Rico has a better economy than all of them, even in a recession.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 23, 2016, 02:00:21 PM
Again it all goes back to the the fact that they DGAF about soccer. If the island was a cash flooded oasis with tons of people with tons of discretionary income they may have gone to the game, or if they loved they game they would have been there. They don't have either of those things.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on May 23, 2016, 11:17:18 PM
www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/2016/05/23/andrea-pirlo-says-mls-is-too-much-physical-work-and-too-little-play
Andrea Pirlo says MLS is too much physical work and too little play
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 24, 2016, 12:16:24 AM
Again it all goes back to the the fact that they DGAF about soccer. If the island was a cash flooded oasis with tons of people with tons of discretionary income they may have gone to the game, or if they loved they game they would have been there. They don't have either of those things.


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I've twice previously acknowledged that was a good point by you, we got sideways when you contended that economy was a factor, it wasn't just like it isn't anywhere else in Latin America.

Now waaay back to my original point of surprise; I'm well aware that soccer in the PR is not something that is seen as a big deal, I've been watching North American soccer for over 30 years. My surprise over the attendance was that I was under the impression that the USSF and the PRFF had worked this deal where it would have actually been mutually beneficial and an idea of a decent gate would have been a (the) factor. Soccer in PR isn't a big deal but the United States competing down there, in such a high profile sport, is.

If the PRFF didn't make any money off of the deal, and It's clear that they didn't, they should have played this game in Boca Raton or someplace somewhere else with in America with lots of Puerto Ricans that would have been happy to see their native country (territory) play. I also thought that there would have been a shitton of American fans there, cheap, easy travel, destination location, but there were none at all.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2016, 09:11:35 PM
We're good again :cool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on May 28, 2016, 09:27:47 PM
that was pretty fun.  our babies looked good, fun to see pusilic come right in and score
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on May 28, 2016, 10:16:20 PM
Pusilification of america
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on May 29, 2016, 03:27:37 AM
Holy crap snacks that was bad attendance.


It was nice to see them keep some degree of pressure after the 3rd goal. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: wabash909 on May 29, 2016, 07:36:37 AM
Holy crap snacks that was bad attendance.
 

The Jurgen effect.  He's got a lot of oscar in him.


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Post by: scottwildcat on May 29, 2016, 08:52:24 AM
Also horrible job by USSF promoting these pre-CA friendlies.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2016, 09:10:02 AM
Ticket prices are the main issue imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on May 29, 2016, 10:18:42 AM
I don't know the rest of the ticket prices, mine were pretty reasonable, similar to what I've seen for other games. 

But yeah, promo spiked hard on facebook the week before the match, indicating awful sales.  Honestly I asked my brother to double check the time and date when we pulled into CMP because of how few cars were there.  I thought maybe we were really early or something. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 29, 2016, 10:31:23 AM
You can't be "the soccer capital of America" and have attendance like that. So the last time the wnt played here, the U19s played here, and the mnt played here the attendance has been laughably horrific. No excuses.

As far as on the field, we looked awesome, its too bad that because Jürgen is Jürgen we'll never see that combination of players together ever again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on May 29, 2016, 12:50:49 PM
You can't be "the soccer capital of America" and have attendance like that. So the last time the wnt played here, the U19s played here, and the mnt played here the attendance has been laughably horrific. No excuses.

As far as on the field, we looked awesome, its too bad that because Jürgen is Jürgen we'll never see that combination of players together ever again.

I don't see how he can change that lineup right before tournament play starts.  And holy crap were there long stretches where we just had good possession and Bolivia looked dogged out trying to break up the midfield.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: wabash909 on May 29, 2016, 01:34:42 PM
Interesting.

(http://i.imgur.com/w5ukgtMh.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 29, 2016, 03:02:10 PM
You can't be "the soccer capital of America" and have attendance like that. So the last time the wnt played here, the U19s played here, and the mnt played here the attendance has been laughably horrific. No excuses.

As far as on the field, we looked awesome, its too bad that because Jürgen is Jürgen we'll never see that combination of players together ever again.

I don't see how he can change that lineup right before tournament play starts.  And holy crap were there long stretches where we just had good possession and Bolivia looked dogged out trying to break up the midfield.
Gotta think next XI is Guzan; Johnson, Brooks, Cameron, Yedlin; Bradley, Jones, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on May 30, 2016, 02:39:45 AM
You can't be "the soccer capital of America" and have attendance like that. So the last time the wnt played here, the U19s played here, and the mnt played here the attendance has been laughably horrific. No excuses.

As far as on the field, we looked awesome, its too bad that because Jürgen is Jürgen we'll never see that combination of players together ever again.

I don't see how he can change that lineup right before tournament play starts.  And holy crap were there long stretches where we just had good possession and Bolivia looked dogged out trying to break up the midfield.
Gotta think next XI is Guzan; Johnson, Brooks, Cameron, Yedlin; Bradley, Jones, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood

That looks great. He won't start Deandre or Bes at left back, time for another experiment.

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Steve Birnbaum, who went the full 90 at the right center back spot in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Ecuador, did not feature on Saturday night.

“It was interesting,” said Besler, who was Klinsmann's first choice at left center back in the 2014 World Cup but is being increasingly challenged by Hertha Berlin's Brooks. “I hadn't played there for a while, but Jurgen said that we needed someone to fill in there tonight. So I embraced the challenge and the opportunity, and I enjoyed it. At the end of the day, it was all about the team and getting the result, and that's what we did.”

Klinsmann liked what he saw from the foursome in the first half – which included Brooks' close-range, left-footed finish that gave the US a 2-0 lead in the 37th minute – and he didn't rule out using either Besler or Orozco in a fullback role during the upcoming tournament. He also indicated that Monterrey’s Edgar Castillo, who was called-up on Friday as a replacement for the injured Timmy Chandler and will join the US on Sunday following the Liga MX final, could potentially see time at left back.

“Obviously, we have Edgar Castillo coming in tomorrow,” Klinsmann said. “But again, it depends on who's playing the right flank for the opponents. When you talk about certain names, you need to have an idea. Maybe throwing Matt in there because he's a 100 percent pure defender and gets the defensive job done, and doesn't need to worry about going forward that much – or you want to have more an attacking-minded left back. He did a great job, so that 45 minutes was very valuable to us.”

The same was true on the other side of the back four, Klinsmann added, even with Orozco's previous experience at right back.

“It's important that we know it's OK if it's needed,” he said. “Whatever happens – two yellow cards, a red card, an injury – on the left side, there's Matt always ready if it's needed, and on the right side there's a Michael Orozco who can jump in as well.”
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 30, 2016, 05:03:37 AM
I don't blame ppl at all for not showing up during memorial day weekend, during a scrimmage, at those prices, to watch soccer, etc. If anything, I tip my hat off to them for not being so stupid to do so. Ppl only cared about soccer in this town when the Royals sucked.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on May 30, 2016, 08:06:40 AM
Good post Wacjy  :thumbs:  love the input
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2016, 08:41:36 AM
I love it when Wacky takes time out of his day to talk soccer with us. :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 30, 2016, 09:22:50 AM
I love it when Wacky takes time out of his day to talk soccer with us. :)

Early morning*


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2016, 09:28:00 AM
Wackman I'll let you know next time I have an extra KC Wiz ticket :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 30, 2016, 02:58:24 PM
 :D ;)

MIR posted his at 3 am, Scottie boy. Where's the outrage! But yeah, I woke up in the middle of the night. Tough luck. :cry:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2016, 04:09:47 PM
I'm a pretty big soccer buff and I didn't even know there was a game this weekend
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 03, 2016, 09:29:11 AM
We're gonna win tonight   :cool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2016, 10:57:52 AM
A friend asked me to go tonight. Holy crap tickets are expensive!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 03, 2016, 11:56:37 AM
Yeah Copa is pricey


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 03, 2016, 07:21:21 PM
You can't be "the soccer capital of America" and have attendance like that. So the last time the wnt played here, the U19s played here, and the mnt played here the attendance has been laughably horrific. No excuses.

As far as on the field, we looked awesome, its too bad that because Jürgen is Jürgen we'll never see that combination of players together ever again.

I don't see how he can change that lineup right before tournament play starts.  And holy crap were there long stretches where we just had good possession and Bolivia looked dogged out trying to break up the midfield.
Gotta think next XI is Guzan; Johnson, Brooks, Cameron, Yedlin; Bradley, Jones, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood
:cool:

https://twitter.com/MLSAnalyst/status/738888055503749120
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2016, 07:30:16 PM
:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2016, 07:30:29 PM
pretty excited for this one
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 03, 2016, 09:55:31 PM
What a crap show so far
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 03, 2016, 10:24:57 PM
What a crap show of a rough ridin' line up.  Yeah let's wait till the 85th minute to changed up the game and get Zusi in.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 03, 2016, 10:57:38 PM
Gross gross gross
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 04, 2016, 01:28:32 AM
pretty excited for this one

how was it you guys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 04, 2016, 06:37:11 AM
Gotta hope for a draw between the other puds in the group today


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 04, 2016, 07:34:17 AM
Top 4 team in the world, right?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 04, 2016, 12:09:37 PM
Last night was terrible. 


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2016, 01:12:40 PM
I care about US Soccer so much that I hate them, they make me sick.

I hope Jürgen catches fire.
Jones is so washed, he provides absolutely nothing
Sick of Clint, spends more time on the ground whining than anything else
What is Michael Bradley? I haven't given up on him but Jürgen clearly can't make him work.
Sunil, you've done great things for American soccer but its over for you, get out, its long overdue
Can we not rough ridin' find a way to get Deandre more involved?

I know Americans like to think about ourselves as a soccer nation as burgeoning, plucky, needs more time, getting there. Nope. We are underachieving, stuck, the Cubs and Clippers of world football. I've been watching this crap for nearly 30 years and I'm over it. 1-9 against Colombia since beating them in '94? What a rough ridin' joke :flush:

My stupid ass will be right back though, here with anticipation only to be letdown again with a lackluster, listless performance. I hate us.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 04, 2016, 04:10:32 PM
Great post MIR


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 04, 2016, 04:34:11 PM
Great post MIR


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 04, 2016, 08:29:57 PM
Think it is time to move on completely from Jones and Dempsey after the CA. Enter Nagbe and Pulisic.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 05, 2016, 10:50:18 AM
Dempsey doesn't bother me as much as Bradley and Jones


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2016, 12:42:40 PM
Going to be Reggae Boyz'ing my face off https://twitter.com/Ben_Jata/status/739509376478793729
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2016, 06:16:41 PM
:curse: https://twitter.com/TheFull90/status/739596495196852225
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 05, 2016, 07:13:43 PM
Mexico is so much better than us :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2016, 07:43:37 PM
We are in another era of El Tri rule in CONCACAF


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2016, 07:45:22 PM
It rough ridin' sucks. I hate El Tri with such a fiery passion. I hate how if it is a big enough stadium and open ticket sales there isn't a city in America that we would have more fans in there. I hate their trash fans, I hate their trash players, but it makes me hate the leadership of US Soccer even more.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2016, 01:17:40 AM
that argentina/chile game was a blast to watch.  the counterattacks in the 2nd half were just lol effective
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2016, 06:21:47 AM
that argentina/chile game was a blast to watch.  the counterattacks in the 2nd half were just lol effective
Game was on too late at night


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2016, 02:33:42 PM
Be honest with me:  will we win?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2016, 02:34:43 PM
no
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 07, 2016, 02:44:22 PM
probably.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 07, 2016, 03:59:14 PM
Yes


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2016, 06:48:38 PM
I don't know
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2016, 08:14:53 PM
you guys have to believe me that I would have said yes

In more important news Sunil read the thread, does he have google alerts set up for his name?
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“There’s short-term goals and long-term goals. The reality is, the business we’re in, specifically the business coaches are in, you don’t get to see through many long-term goals if you don’t hit the short-term goals,” he said. “There are things overall in his role as technical director that we think we’ve made good advances in, but we need to win games and we need to win games in competitive play. The first few years, obviously we did that. In the [2013] Gold Cup we were very successful and the World Cup we could talk about all day, but last summer in particular with the Gold Cup and then the reprieve we had [against Mexico], we didn’t get it done.”
http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/06/07/sunil-gulati-jurgen-klinsmann-donald-trump-copa-america
Taking the Trump stuff seriously is hard given the next WC is in Russia and whomever we elect president will be long gone by 2026.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2016, 09:46:47 PM
Okay Frank https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/740373952397250565
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2016, 10:36:54 PM
:lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2016, 10:37:44 PM
good job smart people :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2016, 09:16:53 AM
Yes


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 08, 2016, 02:32:14 PM
probably.

 :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2016, 05:56:07 PM
I for real called 4-0...okay actually I said "we need to win 4-0" but whatevs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 08, 2016, 06:39:12 PM
i believe you B
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 08, 2016, 07:52:07 PM
Be honest with me:  will we win?
  :shy:  I was so innocent
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 08, 2016, 08:25:13 PM
We're probably going to beat Brazil in the knockouts


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2016, 08:56:37 PM
How long will it be before El Tri abandons Estadio Azteca to play their home World Cup Qualifying games at the Rose Bowl? I'm surprised it hasn't happened yet.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2016, 09:00:41 PM
:dubious:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2016, 09:06:47 PM
Is there a better home field advantage in world soccer than the Mexican National team playing at the Rose Bowl? I honestly don't think so.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 09, 2016, 09:55:35 PM
Azteca is ten times more intimidating.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 10, 2016, 07:40:19 PM
Are we talking general Copa ITT?  If so, that Bolivia goal... :eek:
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Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2016, 07:55:35 PM
was watching but had to leave at half to run errands... Vine/score plz :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 10, 2016, 07:56:37 PM
was watching but had to leave at half to run errands... Vine/score plz :thumbs:
https://twitter.com/whatahowler/status/741428635790413824

1-1
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2016, 07:57:19 PM
well hot damn that was nice - ty
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 10, 2016, 08:17:47 PM
Tobias, if you don't want a spoiler don't scroll down...
























What a gut wrenching way to lose for Bolivia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2016, 08:23:07 PM
just got home to catch the end :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SleepFighter on June 10, 2016, 08:41:57 PM
Guys, soccer is about equally as dumb as basketball.  :blindfold:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2016, 12:13:37 PM
Guys, soccer is about equally as dumb as basketball.  :blindfold:
I'm let you know whether or not I agree tonight at 8
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 02:21:05 PM
Guys, soccer is about equally as dumb as basketball.  :blindfold:
I'm let you know whether or not I agree tonight at 8
Spoiler alert: you won't :cool:


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2016, 03:42:30 PM
I assume we don't get to play in this euro world cup deal? which is BS because russia is playing right now and they aren't euros. just an fyi guys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 04:00:08 PM
I assume we don't get to play in this euro world cup deal? which is BS because russia is playing right now and they aren't euros. just an fyi guys.
We're playing in our own World Cup thing with South America and other CONCACAF bros.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 06:27:51 PM
We will need to score. We won't keep a clean sheet.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 06:29:32 PM
Nobody is willing to shoot. It pisses me off.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 07:18:03 PM
Yedlin was an idiot. Need to hold on. Luckily we got that first half goal.


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Post by: Tobias on June 11, 2016, 07:24:09 PM
just tuned in - wtf did yedlin do on the red?
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Post by: TheHamburglar on June 11, 2016, 07:51:24 PM
just tuned in - wtf did yedlin do on the red?

Two yellows within a minute, 1st was questionable.
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Post by: Spaces on June 11, 2016, 08:04:27 PM
Some heroic performances out there tonight. Proud of our guys
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 08:20:37 PM
Watching Colombia v CR on FS2. Expecting Colombia to win big, but we'll see. Tons of Colombians in Houston.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 11, 2016, 08:29:52 PM
Guys, soccer is about equally as dumb as basketball.  :blindfold:
I'm let you know whether or not I agree tonight at 8
Spoiler alert: you won't :cool:


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I don't think soccer is dumb
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 09:20:51 PM
CR up 2-1 on Colombia at half! Oh my.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 09:40:09 PM
3-1 TICOS


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2016, 10:15:40 PM
TICOS win 3-2 USA win group A. Play vs the runner up of group B in Seattle on Thursday.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 11, 2016, 11:47:10 PM
man what a night for our guy scottwildcat
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2016, 12:17:35 AM
Why not us you guys :surprised:
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Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2016, 12:34:56 AM
really excited for Mexico/chile, that should be a fun game
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2016, 12:35:42 AM
Why not us you guys :surprised:

we want bama
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Post by: mocat on June 12, 2016, 07:25:19 AM
I dont understand. What did costa rica have to play for?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2016, 08:02:07 AM
I dont understand. What did costa rica have to play for?
Pride


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2016, 11:21:37 AM
Thank you Ticos, sorry about the snow game!
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2016, 07:33:34 PM
US vs Ecuador in Seattle on Thursday.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
:comehere:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 12, 2016, 08:18:08 PM
What's up with the long delay before games?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2016, 09:05:58 PM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on June 12, 2016, 09:38:24 PM
Don't think anybody cares much Brazil got effed there.  Peru!!!!
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Post by: Spaces on June 12, 2016, 09:38:51 PM
Omg hahahahaha please let Brazil go out on a missed hand ball goal  :lol:
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2016, 10:05:40 PM
Well, that will accelerate instant replay. You gotta score at least goal against Peru though when a loss knocks you out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 12, 2016, 10:33:55 PM
holy crap that was ridiculous
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Post by: mocat on June 12, 2016, 10:39:59 PM
Peru's manager is amazing looking
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 05:48:59 AM
lol absolutely hilarious that happened to Brazil. Only down side is I think would prefer to play Peru over Ecuador, but oh well. lololololol


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 13, 2016, 09:00:32 AM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
It's like 3-4 days in between games, right? I knew the U.S. won their 2nd game, but did they ever play their 3rd?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 13, 2016, 09:01:27 AM
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/06/12/01/48/160611-mnt-shorthanded-defeats-paraguay-1-0-to-adavnce-to-copa-america-quarterfinals

Looks like they did.
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Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 09:22:47 AM
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 11:47:05 AM
Damn I didn't know they played Paraguay. Glad they won tho!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 13, 2016, 11:47:59 AM
Damn I didn't know they played Paraguay. Glad they won tho!


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Yeah, I was pretty pumped about it too.   :excited:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2016, 12:10:11 PM
:buh-bye:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 07:17:49 PM
hell of a goal by Venezuela to take the early lead over Mexico
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2016, 07:26:07 PM
:sdeek: https://twitter.com/filippomricci/status/742477247840419842
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 13, 2016, 08:23:03 PM
This thread should carpool to WC '18 and kick some Russian ass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 08:26:12 PM
:sdeek: https://twitter.com/filippomricci/status/742477247840419842
Should have been posted in the Euro thread.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 08:26:58 PM
This thread should carpool to WC '18 and kick some Russian ass.

Only if sd comes with us. He has the most experience from his ass kicking days at the EB statue.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 13, 2016, 08:29:13 PM
:sdeek: https://twitter.com/filippomricci/status/742477247840419842
Should have been posted in the Euro thread.


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Didn't know there was one
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 08:29:28 PM
Btw fellow Yanks, finishing 2nd would have been way smarter. Our side of the knockout bracket is going to be like way way harder.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 08:32:27 PM
everyone else is super pud :don'tcare:
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Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 08:32:46 PM
translation: :ohno:
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Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 08:41:10 PM
this game delivers
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 08:47:36 PM
Venezuela couldn't keep the dream alive. The most trash team in the world gets a goal and the most trash fans in the world throw trash everywhere


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 08:48:00 PM
corona just carving these guys up, tie game in the 8th inning
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Post by: mocat on June 13, 2016, 08:50:31 PM
Holy crap
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Post by: mocat on June 13, 2016, 08:51:16 PM
I scared mrs mocat with a loud derpy WHOA!! just now
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Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 08:52:44 PM
me too
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 08:53:42 PM
I threw stuff


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 13, 2016, 08:54:53 PM
USA-Mexico final written in the stars
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Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 08:56:00 PM
scott must be amazing to watch el tri con
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 09:07:23 PM
scott must be amazing to watch el tri con
I remember driving home from the K-State collapse vs TCU and had the CONCACAF cup radio stream going. When we gave up the go ahead goal to El Tri I pulled over and screamed so loud, got out of my car and spiked my 3/4 can of Diet Dr. Pepper finished my drive home and then broke a plastic hanger. That legitimately may have been a top 5 sports angry night of my life.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 09:08:04 PM
USA-Mexico final written in the stars

I would be willing to sacrifice my cousin to the soccer gods to beat El Tri in a Copa final.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 09:08:08 PM
i irl just laughed while reading that
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 09:09:07 PM
i irl just laughed while reading that
I'm glad you laughed, my blood started to boil just remembering that night.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 09:15:55 PM
Sometimes I think I'm going to go to a US v Mexico WCQ at the Azteca and then I think I don't want to die, not because I would be murdered or anything, but because my head/heart would literally explode due to my own anger/blood pressure


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2016, 09:27:02 PM
your corpse will end up getting drunk AF
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Post by: Spaces on June 13, 2016, 09:35:58 PM
USA-Mexico final written in the stars

I would be willing to sacrifice my cousin to the soccer gods to beat El Tri in a Copa final.


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I irl loled at this. Great back to back posts, sw on a hat trick
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 09:37:26 PM
USA-Mexico final written in the stars

I would be willing to sacrifice my cousin to the soccer gods to beat El Tri in a Copa final.


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I irl loled at this. Great back to back posts, sw on a hat trick
Tbh tho I don't like my cousin that much, would sacrifice him for any win vs ElT


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 13, 2016, 09:42:12 PM
I will go to a WC game sometime before i die
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Post by: mocat on June 13, 2016, 09:45:40 PM
Uruguay's kit tonight: what is the consensus?
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Post by: mocat on June 13, 2016, 09:52:06 PM
I think they would be good with either the shoulder rectangle things or the tummy stripes, but not both
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 13, 2016, 09:59:46 PM
I will go to a WC game sometime before i die
Come to the Azteca with me for a qualifier.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 13, 2016, 10:14:49 PM
I will go to a WC game sometime before i die
Come to the Azteca with me for a qualifier.


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I think i would do that
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2016, 09:04:28 PM
I'm so ready for Thursday you guys/gals


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2016, 09:29:33 PM
me too, scott
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Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2016, 09:29:50 PM
hope we're keeping nagbe warm
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 14, 2016, 10:22:36 PM
Guys i don't read this thread very much. What's Jozy doing these days?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 14, 2016, 10:28:28 PM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
It's like 3-4 days in between games, right? I knew the U.S. won their 2nd game, but did they ever play their 3rd?

The players run 7-9 miles each game, not advisable to continually do that on a couple days rest.
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Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2016, 11:42:17 PM
Guys i don't read this thread very much. What's Jozy doing these days?

out due to hammy (he's at toronto nowadays)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2016, 10:54:12 AM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
It's like 3-4 days in between games, right? I knew the U.S. won their 2nd game, but did they ever play their 3rd?

The players run 7-9 miles each game, not advisable to continually do that on a couple days rest.
Yeah, that makes sense. I feel like basketball players do too, but whatever. Looking forward to the playoff rounds.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2016, 12:31:18 PM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
It's like 3-4 days in between games, right? I knew the U.S. won their 2nd game, but did they ever play their 3rd?

The players run 7-9 miles each game, not advisable to continually do that on a couple days rest.
Yeah, that makes sense. I feel like basketball players do too, but whatever. Looking forward to the playoff rounds.

there are tons of stoppages in basketball, the game time is shorter, and you can be subbed on and off. Also the length of the court is about 1/3 the size of a soccer field.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2016, 12:32:44 PM
 :thumbs:
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Post by: mocat on June 15, 2016, 12:44:07 PM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
It's like 3-4 days in between games, right? I knew the U.S. won their 2nd game, but did they ever play their 3rd?

The players run 7-9 miles each game, not advisable to continually do that on a couple days rest.
Yeah, that makes sense. I feel like basketball players do too, but whatever. Looking forward to the playoff rounds.

there are tons of stoppages in basketball, the game time is shorter, and you can be subbed on and off. Also the length of the court is about 1/3 the size of a soccer field.

basketball is also played in an air conditioned arena. soccer is played outdoors, sometimes in god forsaken hell holes like houston texas, or manaus brazil
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Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2016, 01:26:30 PM
What's up with the long delay before games?

What do you mean?
It's like 3-4 days in between games, right? I knew the U.S. won their 2nd game, but did they ever play their 3rd?

The players run 7-9 miles each game, not advisable to continually do that on a couple days rest.
Yeah, that makes sense. I feel like basketball players do too, but whatever. Looking forward to the playoff rounds.

there are tons of stoppages in basketball, the game time is shorter, and you can be subbed on and off. Also the length of the court is about 1/3 the size of a soccer field.

basketball is also played in an air conditioned arena. soccer is played outdoors, sometimes in god forsaken hell holes like houston texas, or manaus brazil

Very active NBA players only run about 2.5 miles per game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2016, 01:57:04 PM
I'm learning. Thanks fellas!  :thumbs:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 15, 2016, 06:47:38 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/743227045526659072

Sad how expensive those tickets are. Wish it wasn't the case, the boys deserve a packed house.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 06:10:39 AM
Today is the day, CMON YOU YANKS!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2016, 06:40:09 AM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/743227045526659072

Sad how expensive those tickets are. Wish it wasn't the case, the boys deserve a packed house.


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Nothing under $100, even upper deck? Woof
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2016, 12:39:56 PM
Are we going to win tonight? I don't know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 12:53:09 PM
Are we going to win tonight? I don't know.

i've been correct in predicting every USA game so far, and, well, the outlook does not look good for USA victory tonight. :(
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 16, 2016, 01:00:44 PM
Are we going to win tonight? I don't know.

i've been correct in predicting every USA game so far, and, well, the outlook does not look good for USA victory tonight. :(

YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH WE ARE WINNING THIS DAMN THING.
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Post by: Spaces on June 16, 2016, 01:15:23 PM
We are going to win!  :surprised:
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 02:30:42 PM
We are going to win!  :surprised:
:D I hope so.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 05:20:01 PM
Yes we WILL!!!!


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
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Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 05:20:29 PM
Yes we WILL!!!!


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Do we have a player named Will, because that would be great!


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2016, 05:36:05 PM
in keeping tradition, i say we lose 2-1
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 06:53:01 PM
Idk guys, with every beer I drink, every sip I take, I get more confident.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2016, 07:12:16 PM
Birnbaum allegedly replacing Yedlin in the lineup. Also rumored that Besler is starting. :dunno: https://twitter.com/MARKHEIMROCK/status/743577588833075200
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 07:15:33 PM
Only Birnbaum's 6th cap. I would have thrown Besler in to play outside back or moved to a 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 but I think Steve will make his mark on the national team tonight.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2016, 07:17:03 PM
JK you cheeky bastard
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 07:17:07 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/743598052276002817

Besler is starting. CMON MATT


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2016, 07:17:28 PM
Besler starting, not Birnbaum. Presumably at left back. Lol.
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Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2016, 07:18:13 PM
:sdeek:
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Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 07:21:29 PM
Besler is my favorite. (I think)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2016, 07:22:35 PM
well, beats the crap out of plugging in a makeshift RB tonight
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 07:41:51 PM
LFG


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 07:54:20 PM
What channel?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 07:55:34 PM
Fox Sports One. Kick in 35 min


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 07:55:38 PM
LETS GOOOOO


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 07:55:56 PM
OHHHHH WHEN THE YANKS
GO MARCHING IN


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 07:56:34 PM
Fox Sports One. Kick in 35 min


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I am drinking an American beer!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:02:02 PM
Seeing Sounders flags, and low/medium losers in Sounders gear inside the stadium during the pregame right now. Good grief nothing makes me more angry than that crap at national team games.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 16, 2016, 08:14:52 PM
Sw can we get a booze check in (itt)?
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:21:23 PM
Sw can we get a booze check in (itt)?
3 working towards a 4


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 08:21:52 PM
Why are there so many empty seats? This effing COPA!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:21:58 PM
Also unless it is a super late arriving crowd that place is so rough ridin' disappointing.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 08:22:21 PM
I am on my second beer!!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:22:28 PM
Also stop showing the god damn el Tri Powerade commercial during my US PREGAME


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:30:11 PM
Bradley is rocking a rainbow captains arm band. Classy move.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:31:28 PM
Also tons and tons and tons and tons and tons of empty seats. Such a shame Copa had to price these so high, and also such a shame American fans aren't willing to shell out money like other countries' fans are. (Mexico, Colombia)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:39:07 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/ffb66abd3e46809359302f9df18aada5.jpg)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 08:44:56 PM
https://twitter.com/meninblazers/status/743620085424676864

Yup


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 09:01:20 PM
Pretty great header.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 09:02:09 PM
Dempsey bby


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 16, 2016, 09:29:47 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 10:31:28 PM
Tuesday? Maybe I should go to Houston and watch this.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 10:31:38 PM
Anyone else going?


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 16, 2016, 10:31:51 PM
USA.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pvegs on June 16, 2016, 11:06:31 PM
i was surprised it wasn't fuller. seattle ppl are weirdos abt their soccer. sounders fans are brutal, tho i can excuse the gear in part bc of dempsey. fun game. on to houston.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SleepFighter on June 16, 2016, 11:53:44 PM
Anyone else going?


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

 :fatty:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 06:03:26 AM
i was surprised it wasn't fuller. seattle ppl are weirdos abt their soccer. sounders fans are brutal, tho i can excuse the gear in part bc of dempsey. fun game. on to houston.
Ticket prices were insane. And no, you can't excuse the gear and the flags and scarfs. That is so tucking dumb and dumb of you to try to rationalize.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 06:03:59 AM
Anyone else going?


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Thought about flying down with one of my friends, but, again, the ticket prices are insane.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 17, 2016, 08:39:06 AM
Really fun game last night. These Copa games have seemed much more intense than any Euro one I've watched. Wish Jones wouldn't've touched that guy's face.

What will the 11 look like Tuesday with Wood, Jones, and Bedoya out?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 10:28:32 AM
we're going to miss Wood especially, imo. he's had quite a copa so far
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 10:42:21 AM
Tough break with the yellows. Will be nice to have Yedlin come back in. Either way, I think we can consider this tourney a success.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 10:48:52 AM
can you guys imagine how fun it will be to watch matt besler try to stop Messi? wow
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 'taterblast on June 17, 2016, 10:59:09 AM
until just now i had no idea what "Copa America" was but after reading the wikipedia realize this is a chance for us soccer to place above fourth which they've never done. now i'm all in. let's gooooooo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on June 17, 2016, 11:48:05 AM
who do we play now? like canada or something?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 12:00:40 PM
who do we play now? like canada or something?

Messi  :eek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 12:06:07 PM
Really fun game last night. These Copa games have seemed much more intense than any Euro one I've watched. Wish Jones wouldn't've touched that guy's face.

What will the 11 look like Tuesday with Wood, Jones, and Bedoya out?
5-3-2

CP Demps
Zusi Beckerman Bradley
Yedlin Brooks Cameron Besler Johnson
Guzan


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 12:07:58 PM
That's what I would do, no idea what it'll actually look like. Zardes would probably be up top.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 12:16:37 PM
I wouldn't pay pulisic at striker. His natural position is attacking mid. Also I wouldn't play left footed Brooks on the right.

If I'm Jurgen, option A:

Guzan
Cameron Brooks Besler
Yedlin Bradley Nagbe Zusi Johnson
Zardes Deuce

Option B
Guzan
Yedlin Cameron Brooks Johnson
Bradley Nagbe Zusi
Pulisic Deuce Zardes

Beckerman will probably start, but I would keep Bradley as our deepest mid, play Nagbe as the Jones role and play Zusi as the Bedoya role.

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2016, 12:18:28 PM
i like the options that don't include beckerman making the flight to houston
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 12:28:31 PM
i like the options that don't include beckerman making the flight to houston
Just prepare yourself because be will be starting.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 12:29:39 PM
I think you go all out and eff playing safe. Beckerman being in the lineup isn't going to keep Argentina off the board. We need Nagbe's creativity and for Bradley to play in his natural position.

If we are up a goal late, bring on Beckerman to help park the bus.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 12:30:01 PM
i like the options that don't include beckerman making the flight to houston
Just prepare yourself because be will be starting.


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Probably but eff that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2016, 12:30:42 PM
oh yeah, I'm totally prepared for that bullshit
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 12:43:12 PM
i like the options that don't include beckerman making the flight to houston

IRL vomiting sensation thinking about his hair sculpture in that humidity
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 01:21:25 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 01:41:25 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 01:43:16 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 01:43:55 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2016, 01:44:52 PM
:surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2016, 01:45:10 PM
Scott's colors definitely don't run
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 01:46:06 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.

you've got issues, man.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 01:47:47 PM
i hope messi dazzles my brain and scores a hat trick and the USA win 4-3
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 01:49:30 PM
i hope messi dazzles my brain and scores a hat trick and the USA win 4-3

This.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 01:50:57 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.

you've got issues, man.

I don't feel any sort of attachment to elite players. I have never sat back and watched a game he was in or seen a highlight and thought to myself "wow I am so glad i'm living at a time Messi is playing, he makes my soccer fandom better" He can vanish from the game and i literally couldn't care less.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 01:51:30 PM
scott's colors definitely don't run

no they MFing don't
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 01:52:22 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.

you've got issues, man.

I don't feel any sort of attachment to elite players. I have never sat back and watched a game he was in or seen a highlight and thought to myself "wow I am so glad i'm living at a time Messi is playing, he makes my soccer fandom better" He can vanish from the game and i literally couldn't care less.

So what you're trying to say here is, "I don't like soccer, I just like being a fanboi."
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 01:54:06 PM
what i'm saying is, Messi is a piece of crap, and I would prefer my country to beat his country by any means necessary including ending his career, and it wouldn't effect my fandom of the game one bit.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 01:55:47 PM
i may not want to join you at the Azteca for a WCQ if you feel the same way about the Mexican players  :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 01:56:58 PM
i may not want to join you at the Azteca for a WCQ if you feel the same way about the Mexican players  :ohno:

i wouldn't care if every single El Tri player suffered a non-life threatening injury that ended their careers as well.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 01:58:31 PM
what i'm saying is, Messi is a piece of crap, and I would prefer my country to beat his country by any means necessary including ending his career, and it wouldn't effect my fandom of the game one bit.

cool, man.  :thumbs:
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Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:14:21 PM
what i'm saying is, Messi is a piece of crap, and I would prefer my country to beat his country by any means necessary including ending his career, and it wouldn't effect my fandom of the game one bit.

cool, man.  :thumbs:
eff Messi. He's not likable at all. Zero personality. I don't care at all what happens to him. I will be watching my team and don't give a crap how beautiful the game is as long as we win. That doesn't make me any less of a soccer fan.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:14:52 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.

you've got issues, man.

I don't feel any sort of attachment to elite players. I have never sat back and watched a game he was in or seen a highlight and thought to myself "wow I am so glad i'm living at a time Messi is playing, he makes my soccer fandom better" He can vanish from the game and i literally couldn't care less.

So what you're trying to say here is, "I don't like soccer, I just like being a fanboi."
You're not welcome in these soccer threads btw
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:15:29 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.

you've got issues, man.

I don't feel any sort of attachment to elite players. I have never sat back and watched a game he was in or seen a highlight and thought to myself "wow I am so glad i'm living at a time Messi is playing, he makes my soccer fandom better" He can vanish from the game and i literally couldn't care less.

So what you're trying to say here is, "I don't like soccer, I just like being a fanboi."
You're not welcome in these soccer threads btw

Damn, you guys are rough ridin' TOUGH.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:17:07 PM
Messi is extremely likable you complete weirdos
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:17:29 PM
Messi is extremely likable you complete weirdos
No he isn't.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:17:37 PM
how in the world is Messi likable?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:18:32 PM
also anyone who cheers for a player over a team can gtfoomf. win at all costs. (that doesn't involve off the field violence)
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Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:18:53 PM
because he's the best soccer player in the world, obviously. i'm not sure about his cooking skills or if he can hit a curveball.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:19:29 PM
also anyone who cheers for a player over a team can gtfoomf. win at all costs. (that doesn't involve off the field violence)

just on the field violence? also i did say USA win 4-3 in my dream scenario.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
because he's the best soccer player in the world, obviously. i'm not sure about his cooking skills or if he can hit a curveball.

being the "best" doesn't make you likable. he is a prick. he doesn't pay taxes. he bitches on the field more than anyone in the world.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:20:54 PM
also anyone who cheers for a player over a team can gtfoomf. win at all costs. (that doesn't involve off the field violence)

just on the field violence? also i did say USA win 4-3 in my dream scenario.

yup.
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Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:21:15 PM
because he's the best soccer player in the world, obviously. i'm not sure about his cooking skills or if he can hit a curveball.

Bet he can't even hit a fastball.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:21:41 PM
because he's the best soccer player in the world, obviously. i'm not sure about his cooking skills or if he can hit a curveball.

being the "best" doesn't make you likable.

the only reason anyone likes him is because he is the best at his sport, so, you're completely wrong here
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Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:23:18 PM
who really cares if he is "likeable" in the first place? Michael Jordan is a complete jackass and he sold like a gazillion jerseys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:23:26 PM
also he absolutely does not bitch more than anyone else in the world. here's one example of someone who bitches more: ronaldo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:24:17 PM
wouldn't you want your team at its best to face the best player at his best? i would.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:24:40 PM
sunny cat dislikes jacob pullen. never forget.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:25:10 PM
Never really realized how big of tucks Scotttuckcat and Sunny Cat were until now. What kind of chairbacks you guys using?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:26:13 PM
Never really realized how big of tucks Scotttuckcat and Sunny Cat were until now. What kind of chairbacks you guys using?

lol yup, because wanting to end the career of "the best" player in the world is being a tuck.
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Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:26:52 PM
you guys can start your own Messi love thread if you want. I promise not to come in and derail it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:26:53 PM
sunny cat dislikes jacob pullen. never forget.
;)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:27:23 PM
Never really realized how big of tucks Scotttuckcat and Sunny Cat were until now. What kind of chairbacks you guys using?
You legitimately have no idea what a tuck is
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:27:58 PM
well the USMNT is about to face Messi, so we're talking about that right now
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:28:25 PM
Never really realized how big of tucks Scotttuckcat and Sunny Cat were until now. What kind of chairbacks you guys using?
You legitimately have no idea what a tuck is

You legitimately have no idea what a tuck is.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:29:25 PM
I really enjoy how there is no inbetween liking the USMNT and liking how good of a player Messi is. Definitely can't do both. Don't try it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:31:58 PM
I really enjoy how there is no inbetween liking the USMNT and liking how good of a player Messi is. Definitely can't do both. Don't try it.

This coming from the guy who said i don't actually like the sport because i wouldn't care if Messi never played again, that's rich.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:33:18 PM
how in the world is Messi likable?

you're going to sit there and tell me he's not likable huh?

(http://oi68.tinypic.com/30myil3.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:33:43 PM
BUT HE DOESN'T PAY HIS TAXES!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:34:16 PM
I really enjoy how there is no inbetween liking the USMNT and liking how good of a player Messi is. Definitely can't do both. Don't try it.

This coming from the guy who said i don't actually like the sport because i wouldn't care if Messi never played again, that's rich.
Reminds me of GPC weirdos telling us we aren't real fans bc we hate oscar, question Bill, etc
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 02:34:24 PM
who is like the best player in the world who does not bitch on the field? honest q. i am just looking for a baseline comparison here.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2016, 02:34:45 PM
holy crap what is going on in here
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:35:32 PM
I really enjoy how there is no inbetween liking the USMNT and liking how good of a player Messi is. Definitely can't do both. Don't try it.

This coming from the guy who said i don't actually like the sport because i wouldn't care if Messi never played again, that's rich.

You don't like the sport. You like a team, or the abstract concept of a team which you somehow identify with as a bum typing on a computer more than you like the actual sport that the team exists to play.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:37:44 PM
I really enjoy how there is no inbetween liking the USMNT and liking how good of a player Messi is. Definitely can't do both. Don't try it.

This coming from the guy who said i don't actually like the sport because i wouldn't care if Messi never played again, that's rich.

You don't like the sport. You like a team, or the abstract concept of a team which you somehow identify with as a bum typing on a computer more than you like the actual sport that the team exists to play.

lololol how angry are you right now? calling me a bum for not liking a player? Claiming that a guy who has been watching the Euros, Copa, MLS, and USOC all over the past month doesn't like the sport, just a team is laughable.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:38:48 PM
holy crap what is going on in here
It's hot outside. I guess we're all a little irritable :shy:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:40:15 PM
Super angry right now, guys, that you don't like Leo Messi. Just super angry.

Look, if you want to watch soccer and not be a fan of excellent soccer (i.e. be super weird), that's on you.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:41:11 PM
Maybe you just like watching shitty soccer?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2016, 02:41:30 PM
sunny cat dislikes jacob pullen. never forget.

i was going to call him lionel pullen you bad person
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:42:48 PM
Super angry right now, guys, that you don't like Leo Messi. Just super angry.
You literally have been melting down over it.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 02:43:44 PM
Maybe you just like watching shitty soccer?
I like watching the game and one player doesn't have a single effect on my fandom of the game. Shocking, I know.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 17, 2016, 02:44:44 PM
So the game is played by these people called players. They generally have a pretty profound effect on the game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 02:45:40 PM
Maybe you just like watching shitty soccer?
I like watching the game and one player doesn't have a single effect on my fandom of the game. Shocking, I know.


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Did you not see how many fb likes be has?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 17, 2016, 04:52:17 PM
What if a bunch of shitty players were playing? Would you still like the game, sunny ('sonny' because I am old!?)?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on June 17, 2016, 04:52:54 PM
Let's keep this a family blog slobber good grief
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pvegs on June 17, 2016, 05:20:41 PM
i was surprised it wasn't fuller. seattle ppl are weirdos abt their soccer. sounders fans are brutal, tho i can excuse the gear in part bc of dempsey. fun game. on to houston.
Ticket prices were insane. And no, you can't excuse the gear and the flags and scarfs. That is so tucking dumb and dumb of you to try to rationalize.


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okay, scott. okay. my barber said it was $120 for his dece tix. that's what you pay for the seahawks to sit in nosebleeds. seems reasonable for a big game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 17, 2016, 05:51:54 PM
Hate it when we fight  :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 06:05:23 PM
i was surprised it wasn't fuller. seattle ppl are weirdos abt their soccer. sounders fans are brutal, tho i can excuse the gear in part bc of dempsey. fun game. on to houston.
Ticket prices were insane. And no, you can't excuse the gear and the flags and scarfs. That is so tucking dumb and dumb of you to try to rationalize.


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okay, scott. okay. my barber said it was $120 for his dece tix. that's what you pay for the seahawks to sit in nosebleeds. seems reasonable for a big game.
Yup, your barber and your statements are correct and literally every person in the world is wrong when stating that the Copa America has been grossly over priced.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 06:36:13 PM
:gocho: https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/743949121308942336
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2016, 08:33:37 PM
I was really trying to come up with a realistic line up that jurgy would go with that doesn't include Rrrrrrude Boi, but I think we need to all start preparing ourselves to see him in the starting 11. How many times does he get absolutely worked by Messi?
Hopefully once and then he hacks his shin and breaks it and puts LM10 out of the game.


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As much as I love USMNT, i would never wish for this to happen. You sick sonofabitch.

i honestly DGAF about Messi and if he had his career end due to injury i wouldn't bat an eyelash.

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2016, 08:50:20 PM
How liked Messi is completely irrelevant to how we should feel about him as it relates to the Copa America. I want my team to win, I don't give two shits how it happens and I'm confused why anyone else would.

As far as world class players go, I don't mind Leo at all but for the next four days eff him eff his legs and eff his knees too.

American soccer fans are weirdos. Argentians aren't sad about our yellow card issues, Peru fans aren't disappointed they beat Brazil on a handball, England fans would have kidnapped Garreth Bale earlier in the week if they could. Stop worrying about enjoying the beautiful game, American soccer needs rabid fanatics not people who care what the rest of the world thinks about our proper fandom.

eff Leo
'Merica
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 08:53:46 PM
I dont care what anybody thinks i just like watching him play and i want him to weep sad tears of depression following a loss to the yanks ffs everybody. Why do you have to hate him? So stupid
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2016, 08:54:38 PM
I want him to get the exact same patronizing standing O beasley got after dropping 39 or whatever points in a losing effort at Allen fieldhouse
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2016, 09:02:58 PM
What's worse; the idiotic yellow card rule copa is using or the idiotic no extra time rule :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 17, 2016, 09:04:11 PM
I dont care what anybody thinks i just like watching him play and i want him to weep sad tears of depression following a loss to the yanks ffs everybody. Why do you have to hate him? So stupid

I don't hate him at all, I said I don't
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 17, 2016, 09:25:25 PM
Argentina, Colombia, Chile/Mexico  and USA. Wow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 17, 2016, 11:32:34 PM
What's worse; the idiotic yellow card rule copa is using or the idiotic no extra time rule :flush:
The yellow card rule is the same one WC, Euros, and UCL uses iirc. The no extra time rule is far and away the worst.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2016, 12:21:49 AM
What's worse; the idiotic yellow card rule copa is using or the idiotic no extra time rule :flush:
The yellow card rule is the same one WC, Euros, and UCL uses iirc. The no extra time rule is far and away the worst.


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Agreed but the YC accumulation rule in all those completions is bull crap.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2016, 12:24:31 AM
I'm a 4 right now but I want to apologize for my poor posting earlier. I don't love Messi or Pullen but I love you guys and USA! :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 18, 2016, 02:06:27 AM
What's worse; the idiotic yellow card rule copa is using or the idiotic no extra time rule :flush:
The yellow card rule is the same one WC, Euros, and UCL uses iirc. The no extra time rule is far and away the worst.


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Is this a FIFA change? I thought in previous major competitions the cards reset during the knockout round.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 18, 2016, 07:28:17 AM
How liked Messi is completely irrelevant to how we should feel about him as it relates to the Copa America. I want my team to win, I don't give two shits how it happens and I'm confused why anyone else would.

As far as world class players go, I don't mind Leo at all but for the next four days eff him eff his legs and eff his knees too.

American soccer fans are weirdos. Argentians aren't sad about our yellow card issues, Peru fans aren't disappointed they beat Brazil on a handball, England fans would have kidnapped Garreth Bale earlier in the week if they could. Stop worrying about enjoying the beautiful game, American soccer needs rabid fanatics not people who care what the rest of the world thinks about our proper fandom.

eff Leo
'Merica
Confirmed by this thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2016, 07:46:38 AM
What's worse; the idiotic yellow card rule copa is using or the idiotic no extra time rule :flush:
The yellow card rule is the same one WC, Euros, and UCL uses iirc. The no extra time rule is far and away the worst.


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Is this a FIFA change? I thought in previous major competitions the cards reset during the knockout round.
I don't think so, but I could be wrong.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 18, 2016, 07:47:38 AM
How liked Messi is completely irrelevant to how we should feel about him as it relates to the Copa America. I want my team to win, I don't give two shits how it happens and I'm confused why anyone else would.

As far as world class players go, I don't mind Leo at all but for the next four days eff him eff his legs and eff his knees too.

American soccer fans are weirdos. Argentians aren't sad about our yellow card issues, Peru fans aren't disappointed they beat Brazil on a handball, England fans would have kidnapped Garreth Bale earlier in the week if they could. Stop worrying about enjoying the beautiful game, American soccer needs rabid fanatics not people who care what the rest of the world thinks about our proper fandom.

eff Leo
'Merica
:D


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 18, 2016, 11:32:45 PM
Mexico lost by more than one goal. Just fyi
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2016, 10:20:32 AM
https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/744545531863543808


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2016, 10:21:02 AM
Mexico lost by more than one goal. Just fyi
I got tanked last night otherwise I would have been in here having a party. 7-nil LOL stupid Mexico.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pvegs on June 19, 2016, 12:41:13 PM
i was surprised it wasn't fuller. seattle ppl are weirdos abt their soccer. sounders fans are brutal, tho i can excuse the gear in part bc of dempsey. fun game. on to houston.
Ticket prices were insane. And no, you can't excuse the gear and the flags and scarfs. That is so tucking dumb and dumb of you to try to rationalize.


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okay, scott. okay. my barber said it was $120 for his dece tix. that's what you pay for the seahawks to sit in nosebleeds. seems reasonable for a big game.
Yup, your barber and your statements are correct and literally every person in the world is wrong when stating that the Copa America has been grossly over priced.


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uh, he paid 120 to go. that's a fact, and that doesn't seem unreasonable. stop being such a eff face.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2016, 01:07:14 PM
i was surprised it wasn't fuller. seattle ppl are weirdos abt their soccer. sounders fans are brutal, tho i can excuse the gear in part bc of dempsey. fun game. on to houston.
Ticket prices were insane. And no, you can't excuse the gear and the flags and scarfs. That is so tucking dumb and dumb of you to try to rationalize.


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okay, scott. okay. my barber said it was $120 for his dece tix. that's what you pay for the seahawks to sit in nosebleeds. seems reasonable for a big game.
Yup, your barber and your statements are correct and literally every person in the world is wrong when stating that the Copa America has been grossly over priced.


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uh, he paid 120 to go. that's a fact, and that doesn't seem unreasonable. stop being such a eff face.
:thumbs: eff face.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 19, 2016, 09:27:46 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/744718179054694402


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 19, 2016, 11:16:37 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/744718179054694402


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ffuuuuuu I thought they might give the US one because of how shitty the reffing has been. 
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 20, 2016, 06:10:04 AM
I guess there was a lot of hope to get Wood's reversed. Oh well. Will just have to beat the crap out of Messi without them.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fedor on June 20, 2016, 09:02:36 AM
How liked Messi is completely irrelevant to how we should feel about him as it relates to the Copa America. I want my team to win, I don't give two shits how it happens and I'm confused why anyone else would.

As far as world class players go, I don't mind Leo at all but for the next four days eff him eff his legs and eff his knees too.

American soccer fans are weirdos. Argentians aren't sad about our yellow card issues, Peru fans aren't disappointed they beat Brazil on a handball, England fans would have kidnapped Garreth Bale earlier in the week if they could. Stop worrying about enjoying the beautiful game, American soccer needs rabid fanatics not people who care what the rest of the world thinks about our proper fandom.

eff Leo
'Merica
:love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 07:27:42 AM
https://twitter.com/juang_arango/status/745068770859745280


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 07:28:31 AM
Today is the day we either pull off the biggest upset in US Soccer history, or today is the day we lose to the world number 1 in a semi-final.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 08:15:28 AM
today's the day guys  :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 08:20:18 AM
Win one!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 08:25:53 AM
how many bottles of wine, scott
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2016, 08:51:46 AM
I just wish we could play an entertaining style.   But when you put players of that low caliber on the field, you get that slow shitty over cautious style.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 08:56:57 AM
I just wish we could play an entertaining style.   But when you put players of that low caliber on the field, you get that slow shitty over cautious style.

i don't disagree with the first part of your statement (low caliber players relative to our competition), but i don't think you've watched the copa if you think they have been playing a cautious or un-entertaining style
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 08:58:07 AM
lots of people just caught the portion of the last match after the cards
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2016, 09:03:46 AM
I just wish we could play an entertaining style.   But when you put players of that low caliber on the field, you get that slow shitty over cautious style.

i don't disagree with the first part of your statement (low caliber players relative to our competition), but i don't think you've watched the copa if you think they have been playing a cautious or un-entertaining style
While I have been watching Copa, you are correct that I have not watched a match with the US playing yet.  I was assuming we still play the same way we did during the World Cup and the couple of years following.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 21, 2016, 09:05:05 AM
I feel like the team gets a lot more chances with Wood.  With him out though, probably the same garbage style.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 09:05:30 AM
how many bottles of wine, scott

probably one, but maybe zero  :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2016, 09:40:20 AM
Just don't lose by 7!  :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 09:47:58 AM
confidence rising  :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 09:59:22 AM
but yeah what are we going to do without bobby wood?  :frown:

aron johannsson is not walking through that dyr, and zardes is like the 4th best BBQ on the team, at best
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 10:01:48 AM
Zusi scores 2. Besler gets in Leo's shorts all night. Cats win 3-2.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 11:28:55 AM
Just saw that USA is still in this copa tournament. Pretty neat, guys! :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 12:13:43 PM
https://twitter.com/juang_arango/status/745068770859745280


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Fine with this but would rather shuffle it up to see Nagbe in and Pulisic out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 12:33:16 PM
i feel like i'm going to get really mad at beckerman tonight for something
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 12:35:14 PM
It's gonna be hard for Besler to be in Leo's shorts if Besler is on the sidelines.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 12:36:43 PM
i feel like i'm going to get really mad at beckerman tonight for something
Not the same player he was a year ago. Need to keep Bradley at DM.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 12:37:10 PM
It's gonna be hard for Besler to be in Leo's shorts if Besler is on the sidelines.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
There's a decent chance he starts at left back again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 12:39:21 PM
i feel like i'm going to get really mad at beckerman tonight for something

coming out of the tunnel will be the main thing for me
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 12:40:06 PM
will messi break beckerman's legs? :Chirp:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 12:41:42 PM
zardes has been the biggest surprise for me in the copa. going to need a big game from him esta noche
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 12:56:42 PM
It's gonna be hard for Besler to be in Leo's shorts if Besler is on the sidelines.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
There's a decent chance he starts at left back again.

really? i don't see why Yedlin wouldn't start unless you want to move him or Johnson to the midfield, which, may not be a bad idea.

tbh, as you said, i would much prefer Bradley to be deep lying in that defensive mid spot than KB.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 01:28:29 PM
It's gonna be hard for Besler to be in Leo's shorts if Besler is on the sidelines.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
There's a decent chance he starts at left back again.

really? i don't see why Yedlin wouldn't start unless you want to move him or Johnson to the midfield, which, may not be a bad idea.

tbh, as you said, i would much prefer Bradley to be deep lying in that defensive mid spot than KB.
Yedlin starts. The option is to move Fabian forward and sit Zardes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 21, 2016, 02:10:33 PM
holy crap guys did you know they are ranked #1 and we are #31?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 02:13:46 PM
:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 02:40:24 PM
holy crap guys did you know they are ranked #1 and we are #31?
Receiving votes!!!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 02:42:41 PM
bubbs, I've always been a big fan of your soccer ranking stuff :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dub on June 21, 2016, 04:03:47 PM
+600.  Let's go!   :D  :kstategrad: :kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 04:35:11 PM
This feels very big time to me. Anyone who says this isn't a major tournament can lick my bad person.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 21, 2016, 04:48:36 PM
This feels very big time to me. Anyone who says this isn't a major tournament can lick my bad person.
what do we play in besides this and world cup and world cup qualifying?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 04:51:09 PM
This feels very big time to me. Anyone who says this isn't a major tournament can lick my bad person.
what do we play in besides this and world cup and world cup qualifying?
Gold Cup (therefore sometimes Confederations Cup). Think that's it?
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 04:53:11 PM
yeah i think that's all of them
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 21, 2016, 05:04:13 PM
oh i thought this was the same thing as the gold/confederations.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 21, 2016, 05:22:46 PM
I see tweets and facebook blogs about team usa, but have no idea what this tournament is or what it matters sunnycat. I guess if its big, go usa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2016, 05:25:49 PM
Getting kind of nervous -- it's exciting!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 05:31:21 PM
I see tweets and facebook blogs about team usa, but have no idea what this tournament is or what it matters sunnycat. I guess if its big, go usa
It is!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 05:31:34 PM
Getting kind of nervous -- it's exciting!
Me too! :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 21, 2016, 05:32:00 PM
So if we win tonight we go to the olympics?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 05:38:56 PM
we already didn't make the olympics, cartier :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 21, 2016, 05:46:52 PM
That's ok. I think the olympics are dumb anyways. Probably good to save our legs for the copa america or whatever.

I mean how stupid are the olympics really.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 05:47:47 PM
they're kinda dumb to most americans for how they do soccer in it anyways
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 05:48:53 PM
like, you only get to use 3 players over 23
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 05:54:05 PM
I'm rough ridin' pumped


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 05:54:56 PM
eff ANYONE WHO ISNT WITH US (the USMNT and their fans) IM READY TO FIGHT ANYONE WHO ISNT CHEERING FOR
THE YANKS TONIGHT.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 21, 2016, 06:00:10 PM
You guys are getting me excited!


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 06:00:22 PM
super excited too, scott :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2016, 06:10:44 PM
My cousin is honeymooning in Mexico right now and he just said he's watching the game in an Argentinian BBQ joint.   :surprised:   :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on June 21, 2016, 06:15:19 PM
eff ANYONE WHO ISNT WITH US (the USMNT and their fans) IM READY TO FIGHT ANYONE WHO ISNT CHEERING FOR
THE YANKS TONIGHT.


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L.........F..................G
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 06:55:10 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160621/cd778b65bb55856aca1fc2b07025b175.jpg)

I am literally so hyped I could run through a wall and think nothing of it.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 06:59:28 PM
what if we win? :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 07:00:04 PM
https://twitter.com/foxsoccer/status/745405806657495040


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 07:00:25 PM
We won't win. We are starting Wondo(n't)


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 07:00:55 PM
Wondoooooooo!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 07:01:26 PM
Wondo is starting? Jfc
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 07:03:09 PM
Wondo is starting? Jfc
guaranteed win imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 07:03:38 PM
I tried to run through a wall right when I read Wondo was starting and now I have a concussion and hairline fracture of my C5 vertebrae.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 07:04:41 PM
He is a zero in this game
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 07:07:33 PM
Nope eff it. Wondo scores a brace.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 07:07:49 PM
eff YOU JURGEN
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 07:08:37 PM
I think this lineup would be more effective in a 433 with Dempsey at winger. Need a central midfield 3 to contain them.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 07:12:42 PM
The only way wondo does anything is if we live inside argentina's half and create dozens of chances, he can be there to poach something. NOBODY LIVES IN ARGENTINA'S HALF AND CREATES DOZENS OF CHANCES
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 07:13:10 PM
The only way wondo does anything is if we live inside argentina's half and create dozens of chances, he can be there to poach something. NOBODY LIVES IN ARGENTINA'S HALF AND CREATES DOZENS OF CHANCES

Other than that great choice
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 07:14:06 PM
so steamed you guys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 07:16:07 PM
relax guys. we got this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 07:17:34 PM
the goddamned plane has crashed into the mountain
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on June 21, 2016, 07:25:06 PM
I think this lineup would be more effective in a 433 with Dempsey at winger. Need a central midfield 3 to contain them.

I want to be on this HSIQ level
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2016, 07:27:27 PM
Only need 0-0 for 90 minutes and then Romero is so shocking we could win in penalties. Confidence rising!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 07:53:53 PM
I have to watch this thing in Spanish. It's one channel lower than the porn channel here in the DR. So Mrs wacky and I have that going for us for awhile. :crossfingers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dub on June 21, 2016, 07:55:17 PM
Lines moved 100 points in the Yanks way since roster announcement.  #BelieveInWondo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 08:03:12 PM
LFG boys and girls.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2016, 08:03:45 PM
No Aguero, no di Maria, Rojo Romero Otamendi all complete garb, Messi and Higuain both firmly placed in Brooks's side pocket. We really will win this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 21, 2016, 08:09:24 PM
Oh god
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2016, 08:09:30 PM
:lol:
this is going to be brutal
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2016, 08:10:20 PM
That's what happens when your team consists of suburban dilettantes who weren't good enough for other sports, but rich enough to play soccer.

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 08:16:12 PM
Beckerman so far so terrible
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 08:17:53 PM
We're rough ridin' terrible. Back to the porn channel.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on June 21, 2016, 08:22:51 PM
Oh a promising counter? Lets make two or three backwards sloppy passes...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 08:24:08 PM
How's this for a soccer/porn parody flick? "Bend it in the rectum?" :ROFL:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dub on June 21, 2016, 08:29:59 PM
 :Ugh:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 08:36:48 PM
That Wondo tackle on Messi :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 21, 2016, 08:38:18 PM
Hahahaha
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 08:39:05 PM
Holy crap
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 08:39:17 PM
So hateable
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 08:42:32 PM
I mean holy crap
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 08:43:53 PM
Welp I'm going to bed. See you guys for the WC in two years.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 09:10:34 PM
Welp I'm going to bed. See you guys for the WC in two years.


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Sad fair weather fan right here folks! We still have 3rd to play for! So sad!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 09:21:24 PM
Welp I'm going to bed. See you guys for the WC in two years.


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Sad fair weather fan right here folks! We still have 3rd to play for! So sad!
Stop posting on gE while you're on your honeymoon.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 09:25:33 PM
So angry. :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 09:31:01 PM
FTR Scott, honeymoons aren't 24/7 let's totally remove ourselves from the real world events. It's a lot of sun, booze, fine dining, sex stuff, etc. she's currently sleeping. It's ok.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on June 21, 2016, 09:31:49 PM
how are those mara whatever boozes?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2016, 09:34:02 PM
how are those mara whatever boozes?
Check the alcohol thread. We got to make our own yesterday pool side. Taste like crap, but definitely makes you feel good. Trying to bring back a few bottles home. Maybe we can meet up. #mamajuana
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 21, 2016, 09:51:24 PM
That's what happens when your team consists of suburban dilettantes who weren't good enough for other sports, but rich enough to play soccer.

For much of the world it's street ball in a dirt lot.  In the US it's 35 million youth dollar soccer complexes with fake grass and heated playing fields with helicopter parents in ManU or MLS scarfs.



Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 10:15:53 PM
Yep we are way worse at international soccer now that we've been pouring money into youth soccer for a while now
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 21, 2016, 10:21:13 PM
welp, at least we didn't get Mexico'ed


Need to dump Beckerman and Wondo for sure.  I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.  FabJo I'm not sure about either.  He needs better players around him. Brinbaum, woof.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2016, 10:24:24 PM
Brooks and Fabian had good tournaments, bad games today. Beckerman is a zero. Wondo is awful. Yedlin is fast. Pusilic looks fun.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 21, 2016, 10:36:20 PM
Brooks and Fabian had good tournaments, bad games today. Beckerman is a zero. Wondo is awful. Yedlin is fast. Pusilic looks fun.

Maybe agree to disagree about Brooks and Johnson.  To me they had okay tournaments, don't recall much good or bad through most game.  Obviously you have to be stellar against Argentina, and today they were bad.

Also Bradley is really good at lame duck passes.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 21, 2016, 10:43:03 PM
I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.

Tbh this is one of the worst takes in the history of this thread.



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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 21, 2016, 11:00:07 PM
I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.

Tbh this is one of the worst takes in the history of this thread.



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Justify your comments.  At best he needs other solid players around him to keep his level of play up.  At worst you have nights like tonight where his collapse on defense led directly to goals.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 21, 2016, 11:20:40 PM
not a good game for brooks, but he was rough ridin' awesome for us this tournament, like one of our best players...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: KSUfan8 on June 22, 2016, 12:28:27 AM
I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.

Tbh this is one of the worst takes in the history of this thread.



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Justify your comments.  At best he needs other solid players around him to keep his level of play up.  At worst you have nights like tonight where his collapse on defense led directly to goals.

https://twitter.com/foxsoccer/status/741771853232906240
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 01:10:49 AM
I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.

Tbh this is one of the worst takes in the history of this thread.



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Justify your comments.  At best he needs other solid players around him to keep his level of play up.  At worst you have nights like tonight where his collapse on defense led directly to goals.

https://twitter.com/foxsoccer/status/741771853232906240
https://youtu.be/SWSVOcq-KMI

And on the 3rd goal he totally blows his coverage for no reason at all (not like the 4th goal where he had was in a 2 on 1 and mumped either way). 

I'm not saying he isn't going to be good, I'm not saying he can't improve.  But he showed a total mental collapse in this game on this play and a few others.  I'll fully grant that he had some plays where he was screwed either way because the worst play of the night was our midfield
((Defensive, Beckerman and Bradley when he was dropping back).
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2016, 07:30:55 AM
John Brooks had a bad game vs the best attack in the world. He was the Man of the Tournament rest of the games, has been our best defender for 3 years now, and is one of our most thriving players abroad during club seasons.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2016, 11:11:33 AM
Yeah, I don't like agreeing with scottwildcat, but to deny the fact that Brooks was one of our top performers over the course of the tournament and that, as a 23 year old, he is a key piece in the future of the USMNT is ridiculous.

Really disappointed with the lack of hot takes being espoused in this thread. Really thought people were gonna go all Alexi Lalas on us and call for Jurgen's head.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2016, 11:18:37 AM
I did my melting down an hour before the match, was able to relax after alcohol medication
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2016, 11:39:26 AM
Really thought people were gonna go all Alexi Lalas on us and call for Jurgen's head.

Alexi has been doing nothing but calming the waters since the first goal last night
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2016, 11:44:49 AM
Really disappointed with the lack of hot takes being espoused in this thread. Really thought people were gonna go all Alexi Lalas on us and call for Jurgen's head.

Meh beating Ecuador was good. This honestly was to be expected. I wish we put up more of a fight and got some shots but I'm not melting down over this.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 22, 2016, 11:57:34 AM
dobberjr can't get on this team fast enough.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2016, 12:10:45 PM
Really thought people were gonna go all Alexi Lalas on us and call for Jurgen's head.

Alexi has been doing nothing but calming the waters since the first goal last night

Did you watch his meltdown post-game?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2016, 12:11:31 PM
no just his twitter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2016, 12:22:45 PM
He pretty much went off on a tirade.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2016, 12:31:21 PM


welp, at least we didn't get Mexico'ed


Need to dump Beckerman and Wondo for sure.  I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.  FabJo I'm not sure about either.  He needs better players around him. Brinbaum, woof.

Are you serious about Brooks and Fabian? What the
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 22, 2016, 12:31:31 PM
He pretty much went off on a tirade.
Is it on YouTube? I turned it off after the 85th.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2016, 12:32:05 PM
I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.

Tbh this is one of the worst takes in the history of this thread.



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He's now part of the core for years to come
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2016, 12:36:57 PM
He pretty much went off on a tirade.
Is it on YouTube? I turned it off after the 85th.


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Can't seem to find it. Basically called this performance a disgrace and that there was nothing positive to take away from it (all pretty true), but I started to tune out when he basically said that the rest of the tournament didn't matter after a result like this  :blah: :blah: :blah:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2016, 12:40:44 PM
Doesn't really matter. Just means JK is never getting fired.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 01:41:42 PM
Doesn't really matter. Just means JK is never getting fired.
As long as he shows even this most minor of incremental improvement.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 01:44:51 PM


welp, at least we didn't get Mexico'ed


Need to dump Beckerman and Wondo for sure.  I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.  FabJo I'm not sure about either.  He needs better players around him. Brinbaum, woof.

Are you serious about Brooks and Fabian? What the

First thing is to overhaul to midfield and then we'll get some better idea of what they can do.  But yesterday they had some monumental collapses (as did the whole team).  But when you drop basic coverages and look lost, I don't know.  Yes they had some bright spots, but there have been multiple games where our back line has just looked lost on responsibilities,  recognizing the opposition's organization, and totally blowing simple marking. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2016, 01:54:06 PM
No one can mark Messi
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 01:59:00 PM
No one can mark Messi
Did you watch the 3rd goal?  That was a basic mistake.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2016, 02:26:39 PM


welp, at least we didn't get Mexico'ed


Need to dump Beckerman and Wondo for sure.  I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.  FabJo I'm not sure about either.  He needs better players around him. Brinbaum, woof.

Are you serious about Brooks and Fabian? What the

First thing is to overhaul to midfield and then we'll get some better idea of what they can do.  But yesterday they had some monumental collapses (as did the whole team).  But when you drop basic coverages and look lost, I don't know.  Yes they had some bright spots, but there have been multiple games where our back line has just looked lost on responsibilities,  recognizing the opposition's organization, and totally blowing simple marking. 

This isn't entirely excusable, but you know we were missing two midfielders yesterday, right? I really think Bedoya was a much bigger loss than people realize. He eats up ground and creates tension and pace. I don't particularly like Jones, but he was having a good tournament and is far superior to beckerman. Throw in the fact that Wondo can't do crap for extending the field or creating looks for himself and you have a great recipe for probably the best midfield in all of Soccer to control the match.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2016, 02:45:21 PM
Weird.

Quote
It was good and right for Messi and Argentina to overwhelm the USMNT at something approaching their full capacity, for many of the reasons we laid out earlier today. Specifically, Messi’s displays of greatness against the U.S. and during the Copa América as a whole (he has an insane five goals and four assists in just two starts and two substitute appearances so far) are the exact kind of spectacles of athletic transcendence soccer in America needs.

Soccer is still a growing sport in this country, meaning eyes on and appreciation for the game are as necessary—if not more so—for American soccer to get bigger and better as sound tactics and positive tournament showings for the senior national team. We need our future athletes to be cognizant of and enthralled by the best of what the sport has to offer to have any hopes of producing players of that quality. And there’s nothing more revelatory to that end than watching Messi do his thing.

I know this from experience. It was young Messi tearing it up in Germany that summer a decade ago that first opened my eyes to what people meant when they called soccer the beautiful game. That World Cup, the next one, following my favorite player from Argentina in the summer to Barcelona in the fall—those were the events and performances that turned me into a soccer obsessive. There’s no doubt that Messi’s even superior exploits this summer, on American soil and against America’s team, will capture the imaginations of even more young fans and potential players, which in turn will redound to the benefit of every American who loves the sport.

So for that free kick, and those assists, and that beatdown, and the other shots and passes and dribbles that have awed everyone watching with rapt attention all tournament long, and for what all of that means big picture, American soccer owes Messi a debt of gratitude.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/thank-you-lionel-messi-for-demolishing-the-usmnt-1782432869 (http://screamer.deadspin.com/thank-you-lionel-messi-for-demolishing-the-usmnt-1782432869)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 03:47:43 PM


welp, at least we didn't get Mexico'ed


Need to dump Beckerman and Wondo for sure.  I'd love to see us move away from Brooks too.  FabJo I'm not sure about either.  He needs better players around him. Brinbaum, woof.

Are you serious about Brooks and Fabian? What the

First thing is to overhaul to midfield and then we'll get some better idea of what they can do.  But yesterday they had some monumental collapses (as did the whole team).  But when you drop basic coverages and look lost, I don't know.  Yes they had some bright spots, but there have been multiple games where our back line has just looked lost on responsibilities,  recognizing the opposition's organization, and totally blowing simple marking. 

This isn't entirely excusable, but you know we were missing two midfielders yesterday, right? I really think Bedoya was a much bigger loss than people realize. He eats up ground and creates tension and pace. I don't particularly like Jones, but he was having a good tournament and is far superior to beckerman. Throw in the fact that Wondo can't do crap for extending the field or creating looks for himself and you have a great recipe for probably the best midfield in all of Soccer to control the match.

I really agree on your points.  I think I've made similar comments here as well.  I've tried to point out that it was usually Beckerman or Bradely losing possession in the midfield that lead directly to defensive breakdowns.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2016, 07:06:26 PM
excited for this match
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2016, 07:23:35 PM
jfc chile :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 07:33:14 PM
So much flopping, it's like it's a Curtis Kelly tunnel dance in Chicago.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 22, 2016, 08:01:07 PM
He pretty much went off on a tirade.
Notice how much he hated working with that other analyst who picked Argentina? Was pretty awkward to watch at times.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 22, 2016, 08:14:15 PM
He pretty much went off on a tirade.
Notice how much he hated working with that other analyst who picked Argentina? Was pretty awkward to watch at times.

I noticed that too, spaces
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 08:36:14 PM
watching the goal highlights

Beckerman lost his man on the first, left Guzan 1v1
Beckerman lost Messi right before Wondo had to foul him
Berckerman allowed Messi to trot past him to make the pass to the side line which was the cross before the 3rd goal
4th goal was all Birnbaum passing the ball to Messi like he had money on the game.


I should really focus on Beckerman.  My bad people.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2016, 09:34:10 PM
There you go edn
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2016, 09:40:14 PM
we warned you
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 22, 2016, 09:54:35 PM
Hey I was on Beckerman before the others I bitched about. 

It's just seeing a bit more replay, to see him consistently eff up makes him playing more glaring.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2016, 10:35:16 PM
the second half is on at the perfect time
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2016, 06:28:46 AM
He's not worth getting too worked up about imo. Surely he has played in his last meaningful tournament. :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 23, 2016, 06:29:15 AM
He's not worth getting too worked up about imo. Surely he has played in his last meaningful tournament. :dunno:
To be fair, I said this two years ago about Wondo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2016, 08:04:19 AM
He's not worth getting too worked up about imo. Surely he has played in his last meaningful tournament. :dunno:
To be fair, I said this two years ago about Wondo.
:(


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 23, 2016, 10:04:55 AM
Real talk: Why did Wondo look like a corpse/heroin user? His eye sockets were troublesome.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 23, 2016, 10:07:43 AM
I used to like Wondo because he kicked goals but Wood is much younger and better at this now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2016, 10:16:07 AM
Real talk: Why did Wondo look like a corpse/heroin user? His eye sockets were troublesome.

he looked like Weems (sp?) from X-Files.  drugs?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2016, 10:17:06 AM
Tooms I mean... Let me find that creeper
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 23, 2016, 10:36:11 AM
Jürgy to Soton?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 23, 2016, 10:44:20 AM
Jürgy to Soton?
Nope

https://twitter.com/jpw_nbcsports/status/746001550879899648


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 23, 2016, 10:51:55 AM
Ah ok  :thumbs:  coworker sent me some article saying he was the new odds-on fave
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2016, 11:17:25 PM
 :crossfingers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2016, 11:21:38 PM
(http://i.makeagif.com/media/7-17-2015/uYnFVB.gif)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2016, 11:28:47 PM
rumblings?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 24, 2016, 07:28:59 AM
i'll give jk another WC
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2016, 08:34:30 AM
rumblings?
It's not happening.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 24, 2016, 09:06:20 AM
Can I see a shortlist of options for next coach so I can decide what I want going forward?  tia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 09:51:00 AM
Can I see a shortlist of options for next coach so I can decide what I want going forward?  tia.

I assure you they are all worse options than Jurgen. Like, we do realize that the USA job is not exactly desirable, right?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2016, 10:00:23 AM
yeah, i was just confused by MiRs post timing last night.  I'm not clued up enough to know who would even consider us after this WC cycle
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2016, 10:37:19 AM
Can I see a shortlist of options for next coach so I can decide what I want going forward?  tia.
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2016, 10:39:12 AM
gross
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 24, 2016, 10:40:46 AM
let's hand the keys to mastroeni and just ghostride this bitch over the edge and into the colorado river :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 10:55:42 AM
Can I see a shortlist of options for next coach so I can decide what I want going forward?  tia.

I assure you they are all worse options than Jurgen. Like, we do realize that the USA job is not exactly desirable, right?

Really? Give me 10 national team jobs inarguably better. Don't even think about posting jobs like Switzerland and Belgium either.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 11:04:35 AM
Can I see a shortlist of options for next coach so I can decide what I want going forward?  tia.

I assure you they are all worse options than Jurgen. Like, we do realize that the USA job is not exactly desirable, right?

Really? Give me 10 national team jobs inarguably better. Don't even think about posting jobs like Switzerland and Belgium either.

Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Netherlands are all on a different planet. Belgium isn't inarguably a better job, but I think it's a pretty easy argument to win with their current roster. Arguably better would be Portugal, Chile, Mexico, Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, Croatia, Uruguay, Swiss. At best we are a middle tier job with no real soccer ties to greatness, no real stand out international level player, a huge project, and, generally, not so talented.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 11:05:46 AM
Also, just off fan base alone, Ireland seems like it would be a very fun job.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 11:10:42 AM
I mean at worst it's the second best job in the third best region in the world. I think it's the best job in the second best region in the world. If you're a European based coach are you really going to move to Brazil, Argentina, or Colombia for equal money?

The entire conversation is stupid anyway, how often are we discussing world class national team coaches anywhere? WTF did Joachim Low do before he lead Germany? The answer is not a damn thing.

Cuckold American soccer fans, man.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 24, 2016, 11:15:57 AM
second best region in the world? come on MIR concacaf is a very clear 3rd, unless you were lumping the americas together
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 11:20:13 AM
Can I see a shortlist of options for next coach so I can decide what I want going forward?  tia.

I assure you they are all worse options than Jurgen. Like, we do realize that the USA job is not exactly desirable, right?

Really? Give me 10 national team jobs inarguably better. Don't even think about posting jobs like Switzerland and Belgium either.

Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Netherlands are all on a different planet. Belgium isn't inarguably a better job, but I think it's a pretty easy argument to win with their current roster. Arguably better would be Portugal, Chile, Mexico, Poland, Greece, Czech Republic, Croatia, Uruguay, Swiss. At best we are a middle tier job with no real soccer ties to greatness, no real stand out international level player, a huge project, and, generally, not so talented.

Three fourths of the countries you listed haven't won a rough ridin' thing in any of our lifetimes, so your stance is incredibly inconsistent.

Also, just off fan base alone, Ireland seems like it would be a very fun job.

Cuckold American soccer fans forgetting that we purchased more tickets to the last world cup than every other country combined excluding Brazil. We have amazing fans and there's a quarter of a billion people that live here. We play in stadiums that are 10-20 percent of the entirety of the population of some of the countries you listed. Greece? You serious man?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 11:25:45 AM
second best region in the world? come on MIR concacaf is a very clear 3rd, unless you were lumping the americas together

CAF is very obviously a better soccer playing region, it isn't a destination that would attract a great coach from Europe or North America. I think there are literally three countries in the world that could pull someone thought of as a great club coach to coach for a federation and that's England, Germany, and the United States. No one else has the resources to even consider it. Mexico can find the money but the country and the job is too volatile.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 11:58:10 AM
Brazil just fired their manager because they couldn't score against Peru.

England is coached by Roy Hodgsen.

Mexico just gave up seven goddamned goals.

But yeah, let's keep a guy who has not progressed the federation in five years because we're the little old shitty USA and we don't deserve better.

GTFO
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 11:59:13 AM
I mean at worst it's the second best job in the third best region in the world. I think it's the best job in the second best region in the world. If you're a European based coach are you really going to move to Brazil, Argentina, or Colombia for equal money?

The entire conversation is stupid anyway, how often are we discussing world class national team coaches anywhere? WTF did Joachim Low do before he lead Germany? The answer is not a damn thing.

Cuckold American soccer fans, man.

Ottmar Hitzfield won the Champions League with both Bayern and Dortmund before coaching the Swiss, Vincente del Bosque won the CL with Real Madrid before Spain, Conte coached Juventas and Siena before both to international success, Prandelli coached several Serie A teams to successful seasons, Hodgson has been coaching since the 70's, Tite is widely regarded as one of the best coaches on earth and Scolari coached a ton of great teams before Brazil.

These are a handful of a ton. You are delusional if you think coaching an American team, where soccer is a third tier sport, is going to be more enticing than European or South American teams where they are treated and looked at like a god, will be walking into an established and proven talent development system, and coaching a team with top level players. 

Three fourths of the countries you listed haven't won a rough ridin' thing in any of our lifetimes, so your stance is incredibly inconsistent.

Having won an international tournament is not the only prerequisite to having a job be desirable.

Let's have a quick look at where former USA coaches go, shall we: Egypt, LA Galaxy, bottom of a ditch, blah blah blah.

Side note: Cuckold American Soccer Fans is a great phrase.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 12:11:48 PM
Brazil just fired their manager because they couldn't score against Peru.

England is coached by Roy Hodgsen.

Mexico just gave up seven goddamned goals.

But yeah, let's keep a guy who has not progressed the federation in five years because we're the little old shitty USA and we don't deserve better.

GTFO

Our talent level has obviously progressed. Our tactics (at times) are a lot rough ridin' better than the longball counter bullshit we ran for the last 20 years. Development and institutional progression is a tough call due to the fact people are impatient as eff and we won't see the results from the institutional changes made by Jurgy for probably another decade.

Who said we don't deserve better?  I love how we somehow just expect to be good despite glaring deficiencies and a short history. I'm not some huge proponent of Klinnsman. Maybe what he has been doing as Director will work. Maybe it won't. The changes he is making runs entirely counter to the "win now" mentality. As a coach he has increased our talent pool and found players who will have an impact on our team for years to come. The quality of play is marginally better than it was under Bradley or Arena. But he has been working with, for the most part, a group of players that needed a turnover. The fact that he doesn't have any other option but to trot Clint Dempsey out there speaks for itself. If he wasn't getting results (semi final in Copa, through the group of death at WC with a lackluster team) I would be more inclined to say we should probably go a different direction, but for now there is no reason to not see him through another WC.

Who exactly do you see knocking down our door to be the next coach?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2016, 12:13:14 PM
Not enough body bags for MIR
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 24, 2016, 12:30:34 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 12:35:17 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2016, 12:41:47 PM
Not enough body bags for MIR
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2016, 12:43:13 PM
MIR what is your hot list of coaches you would call that you would deem to be getable if you were head of the USSF? (Also I think MIR would be much better than Sun-dog as USSF president)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 24, 2016, 12:48:12 PM
let's hand the keys to mastroeni and just ghostride this bitch over the edge and into the colorado river :lol:

this made me legitimately chuckle pretty loudly at work.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 01:57:10 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 02:31:09 PM
I mean at worst it's the second best job in the third best region in the world. I think it's the best job in the second best region in the world. If you're a European based coach are you really going to move to Brazil, Argentina, or Colombia for equal money?

The entire conversation is stupid anyway, how often are we discussing world class national team coaches anywhere? WTF did Joachim Low do before he lead Germany? The answer is not a damn thing.

Cuckold American soccer fans, man.

Ottmar Hitzfield won the Champions League with both Bayern and Dortmund before coaching the Swiss, Vincente del Bosque won the CL with Real Madrid before Spain, Conte coached Juventas and Siena before both to international success, Prandelli coached several Serie A teams to successful seasons, Hodgson has been coaching since the 70's, Tite is widely regarded as one of the best coaches on earth and Scolari coached a ton of great teams before Brazil.

These are a handful of a ton. You are delusional if you think coaching an American team, where soccer is a third tier sport, is going to be more enticing than European or South American teams where they are treated and looked at like a god, will be walking into an established and proven talent development system, and coaching a team with top level players. 

Three fourths of the countries you listed haven't won a rough ridin' thing in any of our lifetimes, so your stance is incredibly inconsistent.

Having won an international tournament is not the only prerequisite to having a job be desirable.

Let's have a quick look at where former USA coaches go, shall we: Egypt, LA Galaxy, bottom of a ditch, blah blah blah.

Side note: Cuckold American Soccer Fans is a great phrase.

Hitzfield and Conte are good examples of heralded coaches that went to national teams although its worth noting that neither of them accomplished anything even Steve Sampson didn't do himself. Del Bosque was fired twice before he took over in Spain and Prandelli finished 11th in Serie A  :ROFL: before taking over Italy.

You can make the argument, if you were interested in not being defeatist, that the reason American coaches haven't gotten better jobs after they left US Soccer because they are American. Bob Bradley absolutely performed as well as Conte if Italy doesn't win the euros and Prandelli, you simply cannot argue otherwise.

Even soccer as a third tier sport is a really big deal here, again I'll reference ticket sales at the last world cup. We also have a ton of money and this is a great place to live. It's a great job, I wouldn't want any of these European based managers anyway...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2016, 02:40:38 PM
MIR what is your hot list of coaches you would call that you would deem to be getable if you were head of the USSF? (Also I think MIR would be much better than Sun-dog as USSF president)

I'm not smart enough to be able to give you names beyond MLS guys but I can tell you what kind of coach we need:
1. Someone who realizes that this isn't Europe and never will be, we cannot win the same way, don't force a square peg in a round hole.
2. I should have listed this 1st because its the most important, WE CANNOT ACHIEVE THE LEVEL OF SUCCESS WE STRIVE FOR IF WE DO NOT HAVE A STRONG DOMESTIC LEAGUE. Instead of constantly shitting on the league we need to make it a top 5 league.
3. We need someone unafraid to play an attacking style, having a counter-attacking team to elongate your career is horse crap.
4. Someone who is able to recruit Americans worldwide, Jürgen is obviously great at this.
5. Someone who can place aside their ego and play our best players at their best positions.

I have a guy in mind someone who loves this country, has been all around the world and respected internationally and he understands the need for a strong domestic league. I won't say who though although its pretty easy to guess who this man is.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 02:54:14 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?

You keep going back to this "we have more" argument without acknowledging that "more" doesn't mean anything if there isn't actual quality produced. Are you seriously going to take the position that our youth development is on par with the top soccer playing countries in the world just because we have more kids playing shitty soccer? Pulisic left America at age 14 so he could go play under Dortmund's academy. The best players in the world are regularly playing with club academies in Europe or South America before entering high school. They generally are playing in youth academies from a much earlier age on (5-7 year olds). Throw in the absolute crap show of collegiate soccer, and the USA is worlds behind the opportunities provided to players abroad.

We aren't talking about who has more, or even what "most school aged kids" are doing in each country, we are talking about what they have available to them and how the top players are trained. Even if this was a "most school aged kids" discussion, do you really think that the average American kid is as into soccer or as good as the average Spanish, German, English, Argentinian, Brazlian, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French, Greek, or Portuguese kid?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 02:58:03 PM
MIR what is your hot list of coaches you would call that you would deem to be getable if you were head of the USSF? (Also I think MIR would be much better than Sun-dog as USSF president)

I'm not smart enough to be able to give you names beyond MLS guys but I can tell you what kind of coach we need:
1. Someone who realizes that this isn't Europe and never will be, we cannot win the same way, don't force a square peg in a round hole.
2. I should have listed this 1st because its the most important, WE CANNOT ACHIEVE THE LEVEL OF SUCCESS WE STRIVE FOR IF WE DO NOT HAVE A STRONG DOMESTIC LEAGUE. Instead of constantly shitting on the league we need to make it a top 5 league.
3. We need someone unafraid to play an attacking style, having a counter-attacking team to elongate your career is horse crap.
4. Someone who is able to recruit Americans worldwide, Jürgen is obviously great at this.
5. Someone who can place aside their ego and play our best players at their best positions.

I have a guy in mind someone who loves this country, has been all around the world and respected internationally and he understands the need for a strong domestic league. I won't say who though although its pretty easy to guess who this man is.

You don't think Jurgen wants a strong domestic league? He shits on the MLS because it hinders the continued development and training of his players. You can't dispute that this is actually correct. The growth of the MLS will be pivotal to the future strength of the USMNT, but it isn't doing us any favors at the moment.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 24, 2016, 03:21:45 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?
Goddammit MIR, why can't you ever agree with me on something. My point is that out academies don't know crap about soccer and other countries' academies know something about soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2016, 04:37:05 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?
Goddammit MIR, why can't you ever agree with me on something. My point is that out academies don't know crap about soccer and other countries' academies know something about soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
You think FC Dallas' Academy doesn't know crap? Red Bull's? NE's? LA's? Columbus'?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 04:41:26 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?
Goddammit MIR, why can't you ever agree with me on something. My point is that out academies don't know crap about soccer and other countries' academies know something about soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
You think FC Dallas' Academy doesn't know crap? Red Bull's? NE's? LA's? Columbus'?

Not when compared to Barcelona, Everton, Boca Jr., Juventas, PSV, Porto, Bayer Leverkusen, etc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 24, 2016, 04:43:56 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?
Goddammit MIR, why can't you ever agree with me on something. My point is that out academies don't know crap about soccer and other countries' academies know something about soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
You think FC Dallas' Academy doesn't know crap? Red Bull's? NE's? LA's? Columbus'?

Not when compared to Barcelona, Everton, Boca Jr., Juventas, PSV, Porto, Bayer Leverkusen, etc.
I didn't compare them? MLS is twenty years old. Academy system way younger than that. Those leagues are 100 years old.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 24, 2016, 04:46:07 PM
We have middle school coaches who think dump and run is great soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

We have middle school and high school coaches who are shop teachers just looking for a little extra cash and generally don't know a thing about soccer.

Do you think most school aged kids in most soccer playing countries are the reincarnation of Sir Alex? How qualified do you think most soccer coaches of 14 year olds in Brazil are doing? If you want I can walk over to my pool and go get a guy who coaches 13 year olds in England, he's lifeguarding a bunch of 5-14 year old Iowans right now, he'll be teaching Iowans how to use maps and compasses in an hour.

Do you and Dobber not realize how insane this argument is? Is there any doubt that there can't be more than five countries in the world that has more youth in soccer academies than we do?
Goddammit MIR, why can't you ever agree with me on something. My point is that out academies don't know crap about soccer and other countries' academies know something about soccer.


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all
You think FC Dallas' Academy doesn't know crap? Red Bull's? NE's? LA's? Columbus'?

Not when compared to Barcelona, Everton, Boca Jr., Juventas, PSV, Porto, Bayer Leverkusen, etc.
I didn't compare them? MLS is twenty years old. Academy system way younger than that. Those leagues are 100 years old.

Goddammit MIR, why can't you ever agree with me on something. My point is that out academies don't know crap about soccer and other countries' academies know something about soccer.

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 25, 2016, 02:09:36 AM
MIR what is your hot list of coaches you would call that you would deem to be getable if you were head of the USSF? (Also I think MIR would be much better than Sun-dog as USSF president)

I'm not smart enough to be able to give you names beyond MLS guys but I can tell you what kind of coach we need:
1. Someone who realizes that this isn't Europe and never will be, we cannot win the same way, don't force a square peg in a round hole.
2. I should have listed this 1st because its the most important, WE CANNOT ACHIEVE THE LEVEL OF SUCCESS WE STRIVE FOR IF WE DO NOT HAVE A STRONG DOMESTIC LEAGUE. Instead of constantly shitting on the league we need to make it a top 5 league.
3. We need someone unafraid to play an attacking style, having a counter-attacking team to elongate your career is horse crap.
4. Someone who is able to recruit Americans worldwide, Jürgen is obviously great at this.
5. Someone who can place aside their ego and play our best players at their best positions.

I have a guy in mind someone who loves this country, has been all around the world and respected internationally and he understands the need for a strong domestic league. I won't say who though although its pretty easy to guess who this man is.

You don't think Jurgen wants a strong domestic league? He shits on the MLS because it hinders the continued development and training of his players. You can't dispute that this is actually correct. The growth of the MLS will be pivotal to the future strength of the USMNT, but it isn't doing us any favors at the moment.

How in the eff is he helping the domestic league by constantly being critical of it, encouraging players to bypass it, and not giving the players in the league a fair shake? The league is 20 rough ridin' years old, man. Just because it isn't as developed as others worldwide doesn't mean it is hindering development, that's actually insane to think mls is hindering development of soccer in this country.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2016, 07:16:14 AM
Is there anything more unsurprising than asava calling it "the MLS"?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on June 25, 2016, 10:16:11 AM
Jesus Christ himself could coach US soccer, but until we have real players and not glorified hobbyists we will suck.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 25, 2016, 11:27:39 AM
you guys, trust the process
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on June 25, 2016, 11:28:30 AM
yeah dont we need a spear and a crown of thorns or something first  :confused:
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 25, 2016, 11:36:40 AM
Stop ruining this thread

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 25, 2016, 11:45:30 AM
MIR what is your hot list of coaches you would call that you would deem to be getable if you were head of the USSF? (Also I think MIR would be much better than Sun-dog as USSF president)

I'm not smart enough to be able to give you names beyond MLS guys but I can tell you what kind of coach we need:
1. Someone who realizes that this isn't Europe and never will be, we cannot win the same way, don't force a square peg in a round hole.
2. I should have listed this 1st because its the most important, WE CANNOT ACHIEVE THE LEVEL OF SUCCESS WE STRIVE FOR IF WE DO NOT HAVE A STRONG DOMESTIC LEAGUE. Instead of constantly shitting on the league we need to make it a top 5 league.
3. We need someone unafraid to play an attacking style, having a counter-attacking team to elongate your career is horse crap.
4. Someone who is able to recruit Americans worldwide, Jürgen is obviously great at this.
5. Someone who can place aside their ego and play our best players at their best positions.

I have a guy in mind someone who loves this country, has been all around the world and respected internationally and he understands the need for a strong domestic league. I won't say who though although its pretty easy to guess who this man is.

You don't think Jurgen wants a strong domestic league? He shits on the MLS because it hinders the continued development and training of his players. You can't dispute that this is actually correct. The growth of the MLS will be pivotal to the future strength of the USMNT, but it isn't doing us any favors at the moment.

How in the eff is he helping the domestic league by constantly being critical of it, encouraging players to bypass it, and not giving the players in the league a fair shake? The league is 20 rough ridin' years old, man. Just because it isn't as developed as others worldwide doesn't mean it is hindering development, that's actually insane to think mls is hindering development of soccer in this country.

So you are angry that Jurgen is calling a spade a spade and advising national team players to play in leagues that are admittedly more developed? I didn't say anything about the mls hindering development of soccer in this country. In fact I said the opposite. It is important to the continued development of soccer in this country. More interest, better facilities, and better infrastructure will lead to better soccer being played at all levels. Other things will need to change as well, but it all will take time. What I did say was that currently, MLS isn't doing our current players any favors and it puts them at a disadvantage in fitness, training, and quality of competition. You said it yourself, "the league is 20 rough ridin' years old, man." How can it, at present, provide USMNT players with the same quality of training and competition as other leagues? If what you are suggesting is that Jurgen should give his blessings to every USMNT player who wants to play in the MLS in order to bolster the advancement of the MLS rather than what is best for the USMNT players, then it's super weird that you are calling for his head now for not showing enough results now when a strategy like that would require a TON more time to have an effect.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 25, 2016, 11:46:26 AM
Stop ruining this thread

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Stop thinking you have any ownership in this thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on June 25, 2016, 11:50:40 AM
theres like 3 people that even post here so it kind of is theirs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 25, 2016, 11:58:48 AM
Good point. :users: carry on.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 25, 2016, 12:06:36 PM
3rd place would be fun today
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM
Stop ruining this thread

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Way too late for this
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2016, 12:08:04 PM
3rd place would be fun today
:users:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2016, 12:08:11 PM
we need some scenes tonight
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 25, 2016, 12:09:02 PM
Stop ruining this thread

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When people come in here and start making stupid Jesus jokes it gets ruined. If people want to actually talk about US soccer it's fine regardless of how bad their takes are.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 25, 2016, 12:09:48 PM
Stop ruining this thread

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Way too late for this

How often would you say your two's private parts bump against each other?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2016, 12:13:03 PM
Stop ruining this thread

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Way too late for this

How often would you say your two's private parts bump against each other?
Yikes a gay joke? Wow
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 25, 2016, 12:13:43 PM
Stop ruining this thread

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Way too late for this

How often would you say your two's private parts bump against each other?
Yikes a gay joke? Wow

It was a love joke. You're the one making it weird.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2016, 12:14:01 PM
everyone shut up
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 25, 2016, 02:06:06 PM
FTR, I post in here so in 5 years, when dobberjr is on the team and I start posting in here like crazy, none of you will be able to say that I never cared until my son was on the team.

GO USA! BRING HOME THE BRONZE!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CopperBowl on June 25, 2016, 06:33:50 PM
Stop ruining this thread

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Way too late for this

How often would you say your two's private parts bump against each other?
Yikes a gay joke? Wow

It was a love joke. You're the one making it weird.
Yeah, besides, asava's just vocalizing what we've all thought.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on June 25, 2016, 09:05:03 PM
we're not good enough.  will we ever be good enough?  i don't think we will.   other counties can get together, have a couple practices, and perform at a high level.  we're can't.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: The Big Train on June 25, 2016, 09:06:21 PM
We also have 4 other major sports that poach all the good athletes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2016, 09:15:02 PM
Brazil just fired their manager because they couldn't score against Peru.

England is coached by Roy Hodgsen.

Mexico just gave up seven goddamned goals.

But yeah, let's keep a guy who has not progressed the federation in five years because we're the little old shitty USA and we don't deserve better.

GTFO

Our talent level has obviously progressed. Our tactics (at times) are a lot rough ridin' better than the longball counter bullshit we ran for the last 20 years. Development and institutional progression is a tough call due to the fact people are impatient as eff and we won't see the results from the institutional changes made by Jurgy for probably another decade.

Who said we don't deserve better?  I love how we somehow just expect to be good despite glaring deficiencies and a short history. I'm not some huge proponent of Klinnsman. Maybe what he has been doing as Director will work. Maybe it won't. The changes he is making runs entirely counter to the "win now" mentality. As a coach he has increased our talent pool and found players who will have an impact on our team for years to come. The quality of play is marginally better than it was under Bradley or Arena. But he has been working with, for the most part, a group of players that needed a turnover. The fact that he doesn't have any other option but to trot Clint Dempsey out there speaks for itself. If he wasn't getting results (semi final in Copa, through the group of death at WC with a lackluster team) I would be more inclined to say we should probably go a different direction, but for now there is no reason to not see him through another WC.

Who exactly do you see knocking down our door to be the next coach?

Alexi Lalas
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 25, 2016, 09:15:20 PM
we're not good enough.  will we ever be good enough?  i don't think we will.   other counties can get together, have a couple practices, and perform at a high level.  we're can't.
dobberjr is only 13. Give him a few years.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 25, 2016, 09:21:21 PM
I'd be really happy if we had a team that isn't mentally so rough ridin' weak.  Oh we're playing someone good, better not be able to complete a basic pass.  Oh I got challenged, better do crap to get a straight red in multiple games.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on June 25, 2016, 10:19:48 PM
I'd be really happy if we had a team that isn't mentally so rough ridin' weak.  Oh we're playing someone good, better not be able to complete a basic pass.  Oh I got challenged, better do crap to get a straight red in multiple games.
that's the MLS effect
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 26, 2016, 10:14:50 AM
I'd be really happy if we had a team that isn't mentally so rough ridin' weak.  Oh we're playing someone good, better not be able to complete a basic pass.  Oh I got challenged, better do crap to get a straight red in multiple games.
that's the MLS effect

 :)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 26, 2016, 07:53:27 PM
Copa final ref having the biggest shocker in recent memory. 10 v 10 before halftime.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 26, 2016, 07:53:36 PM
This is crazy!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 26, 2016, 07:57:44 PM
this is a rough ridin' dumpster fire and an embarrassment in front of the world.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: wetwillie on June 26, 2016, 08:00:58 PM
is it normal to see the sod over the turf in a game like this?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2016, 08:52:43 PM
is it normal to see the sod over the turf in a game like this?
Unfortunately in the US it is not terribly uncommon. Not nearly rare enough at least.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 26, 2016, 09:05:05 PM
Going to ET


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 09:05:29 PM
i like 10 v 10
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 26, 2016, 09:08:10 PM
2nd half was much more fluid at least, that 1st half gouged my eyes out
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2016, 09:22:24 PM
i like 10 v 10

yeah I missed regulation and have only seen ET. has been very fun and very open. think we should switch to 10 (or even 9 men) across the sport
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 09:38:40 PM
that's what i like about it, the open play.  awards speed, more exciting for me.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 26, 2016, 09:42:25 PM
PKs which isn't a good way to end a game but are exciting is about to happen.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 26, 2016, 09:54:53 PM
dobberjr's camp team was Colombia. They played USA in the finals. Dobberjr's team won 6-5 in PK's. Relevant?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2016, 10:00:20 PM
https://twitter.com/eddie_johnson7/status/747262741501587457
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2016, 10:02:05 PM
I feel bad for Messi. Don't really care that he lost but him missing his shot and getting some of the blame for losing in a BS crapshoot penalty shootout sucks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2016, 10:25:17 PM
 https://t.co/RXBCJ6pll6
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 26, 2016, 10:27:26 PM
I don't feel bad for him at all. It is a crapshoot and shootouts aren't a good way to end a game, but he didn't even put it on frame. I would feel bad if he had a double post shot, but he deserves the little amount of crap he will get for that bad of a shot.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2016, 05:54:38 AM
So I guess he said he is retiring from Argentina last night
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2016, 06:53:57 AM
Goat


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 27, 2016, 06:11:16 PM
I have a well documented hate of calling people pussies. That being said, what a huge pussy.
http://www.espnfc.com/copa-america/story/2902891/lionel-messi-flags-potential-argentina-retirement-after-penalty-loss-to-chile
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2016, 06:52:10 PM
What about the rest of Argentina? No, just messi?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 27, 2016, 08:31:45 PM
What about them mocat?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2016, 11:07:23 PM
https://www.google.com/amp/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/soccer/2016/6/27/12038594/argentina-stars-retire-messi-higuain-mascherano-di-maria-copa-america-final-loss?client=ms-android-sprint-us# (https://www.google.com/amp/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/soccer/2016/6/27/12038594/argentina-stars-retire-messi-higuain-mascherano-di-maria-copa-america-final-loss?client=ms-android-sprint-us#)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2016, 06:36:41 AM
So?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 28, 2016, 07:50:08 AM
If only he hit the target with his penalty, they'd still be playing for Argentina. Sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 28, 2016, 08:48:10 AM
i was just wondering if they're all huge pussies or just Messi
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 28, 2016, 09:21:43 AM
Feels pretty good to never be butthurt about anything Messi or Ronaldo do.   :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 28, 2016, 09:24:34 AM
hello fellow soccer moderate :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2016, 10:51:27 AM
Feels pretty good to never be butthurt about anything Messi or Ronaldo do.   :thumbs:

 :jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 28, 2016, 12:55:01 PM
time to move on from the failed John brooks experiment

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2016/06/28/usmnt-player-ratings-from-a-successful-copa-america-centenario/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2016, 12:57:33 PM
Most player rating articles are shite but that one was good. -me just now.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 28, 2016, 01:05:52 PM
time to move on from the failed John brooks experiment

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2016/06/28/usmnt-player-ratings-from-a-successful-copa-america-centenario/
laughable to put him that high after the Argentina game.  Sure I should have cast more blame on the mid, but at times the back line was laughably bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 28, 2016, 01:16:47 PM
the one and only edn everybody
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 28, 2016, 03:52:03 PM
"It's John Brooks! It's John Brooks!" -Ian Darke, and now me anytime he's mentioned or I see him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 28, 2016, 04:54:01 PM
the one and only edn everybody
Remarkable
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 28, 2016, 10:23:07 PM
time to move on from the failed John brooks experiment

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2016/06/28/usmnt-player-ratings-from-a-successful-copa-america-centenario/
laughable to put him that high after the Argentina game.  Sure I should have cast more blame on the mid, but at times the back line was laughably bad.
"Nah the ship is fine"-edn if he was the captain of the Titanic as the ship is literally sinking.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 12:03:23 AM
time to move on from the failed John brooks experiment

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2016/06/28/usmnt-player-ratings-from-a-successful-copa-america-centenario/
laughable to put him that high after the Argentina game.  Sure I should have cast more blame on the mid, but at times the back line was laughably bad.
"Nah the ship is fine"-edn if he was the captain of the Titanic as the ship is literally sinking.


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Nah, edn knows the ship is sinking. He's just blaming the kitchen staff for it instead of the freaking iceberg
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 04:36:54 AM
eff this place blows when you interrupt the circle jerk.  If you think his performance against Argentina was worthy of a 9 you don't know crap.  Good tourney against crap teams like Costa Rica means crap to me. Grats though on that one nice tackle, that can keep you guys warm at night watching Rio and probably the next World Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2016, 05:55:57 AM
eff this place blows when you interrupt the circle jerk.  If you think his performance against Argentina was worthy of a 9 you don't know crap.  Good tourney against crap teams like Costa Rica means crap to me. Grats though on that one nice tackle, that can keep you guys warm at night watching Rio and probably the next World Cup.
Lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 06:11:10 AM
(https://imgur.com/K5WX3v9.gif)
New soccer fans pounding their chest up in here
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: slobber on June 29, 2016, 07:43:39 AM
edn, your comment is exactly why I preemptively post ITT so I don't look like a new money fan in 5 years when dobberjr is scoring goals all up in other teams' faces. 


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 07:54:22 AM
eff this place blows when you interrupt the circle jerk.  If you think his performance against Argentina was worthy of a 9 you don't know crap.  Good tourney against crap teams like Costa Rica means crap to me. Grats though on that one nice tackle, that can keep you guys warm at night watching Rio and probably the next World Cup.

What a rough ridin' idiot you are.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 11:20:58 AM
eff this place blows when you interrupt the circle jerk.  If you think his performance against Argentina was worthy of a 9 you don't know crap.  Good tourney against crap teams like Costa Rica means crap to me. Grats though on that one nice tackle, that can keep you guys warm at night watching Rio and probably the next World Cup.

What a rough ridin' idiot you are.


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great rough ridin' analysis.  Call me when your stars put up a fight against top flight competition before biting the pillow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 12:39:44 PM
eff this place blows when you interrupt the circle jerk.  If you think his performance against Argentina was worthy of a 9 you don't know crap.  Good tourney against crap teams like Costa Rica means crap to me. Grats though on that one nice tackle, that can keep you guys warm at night watching Rio and probably the next World Cup.

What a rough ridin' idiot you are.


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great rough ridin' analysis.  Call me when your stars put up a fight against top flight competition before biting the pillow.
He played great in every game except for Argentina, and even in that game despite what you try to say, he didn't have any howlers in that game. You can continue trying to be some contrarian saying Brooks sucks, but it is obvious you're being an idiot.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:04:17 PM
eff this place blows when you interrupt the circle jerk.  If you think his performance against Argentina was worthy of a 9 you don't know crap.  Good tourney against crap teams like Costa Rica means crap to me. Grats though on that one nice tackle, that can keep you guys warm at night watching Rio and probably the next World Cup.

What a rough ridin' idiot you are.


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great rough ridin' analysis.  Call me when your stars put up a fight against top flight competition before biting the pillow.
He played great in every game except for Argentina, and even in that game despite what you try to say, he didn't have any howlers in that game. You can continue trying to be some contrarian saying Brooks sucks, but it is obvious you're being an idiot.

404 saying he sucks.  What I did say is that we should move away from him because he isn't showing a lot of improvement necessary for where this team should be. Is he better than other options?  Maybe.  What I do know, is he had a bad game against Argentina.  He had a few good plays against mediocre competition otherwise.  Has he done well before? Like Gold Cup against Jamaica?  eff no.   I mean eff he couldn't even jump on the wall to save the second goal that went directly over him. 

So sorry to be a source of levity who has watched him for enough games to know that he has good games, but many many bad ones, especially against better competition where the US is punching up.  So either he needs to show dramatic improvement or he should go, admittedly after many much worse players. 
https://youtu.be/SWSVOcq-KMI?t=40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUzzbY0kgP8
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:07:19 PM
You just used not jumping in a wall against him? Lol


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 01:10:13 PM
i kept thinking maybe he had the wrong name or something.  nope, just the continual weird argentina meltdown thing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:10:15 PM
You just used not jumping in a wall against him? Lol


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the fact that that is what you took from my posts shows how qualified you are to make further comments. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:11:39 PM
"He doesn't play as well against good teams as bad teams and he one time didn't jump on a free kick, so we should move on from this young CB who is the best in the player pool and is playing well for a top half of a Bundesliga team"-edn


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 01:12:48 PM
"maybe" better than our other options?  who the hell else are we "moving on to"?  he's one of the better CBs we've had in a long time and he's an american 23 y/o
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 01:13:01 PM
"He doesn't play as well against good teams as bad teams and he one time didn't jump on a free kick, so we should move on from this young CB who is the best in the player pool and is playing well for a top half of a Bundesliga team"-edn


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the weird thing is edn even conceded there is nobody better available. just wants him the F off our squad. sounds like wacky regarding Ventura
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:17:52 PM
or we use him for a couple more years while pushing our younger players to improve and than dump our liabilities as better options become available so we don't have another Beckerman cling on.  Because right now, at his rate of improvement, he isn't a 7 year option.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 01:21:24 PM
or we use him for a couple more years while pushing our younger players to improve and than dump our liabilities as better options become available so we don't have another Beckerman cling on.

i hope other countries don't catch on to this idea :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 29, 2016, 01:23:19 PM
23 is an extremely tiny baby age, so this little guy could maybe even improve his game moving forward
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:25:58 PM
or we use him for a couple more years while pushing our younger players to improve and than dump our liabilities as better options become available so we don't have another Beckerman cling on.  Because right now, at his rate of improvement, he isn't a 7 year option.
The small amount of credibility you had went out the door comparing Beckerman to Brooks.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:27:05 PM
23 is an extremely tiny baby age, so this little guy could maybe even improve his game moving forward
Nope time to cut him loose. 


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:29:08 PM
Pulisic hasn't shown enough improvement over his 6 caps. We should cut bait and move on and not keep him around-edn next week probably.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 01:29:39 PM
23 is an extremely tiny baby age, so this little guy could maybe even improve his game moving forward

(http://i.imgur.com/MjNwksR.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:29:49 PM
or we use him for a couple more years while pushing our younger players to improve and than dump our liabilities as better options become available so we don't have another Beckerman cling on.  Because right now, at his rate of improvement, he isn't a 7 year option.
The small amount of credibility you had went out the door comparing Beckerman to Brooks.


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The fact that once again you have totally missed the point of my post makes me wonder if english is your second language.  Re-read before commenting.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:31:31 PM
or we use him for a couple more years while pushing our younger players to improve and than dump our liabilities as better options become available so we don't have another Beckerman cling on.  Because right now, at his rate of improvement, he isn't a 7 year option.
The small amount of credibility you had went out the door comparing Beckerman to Brooks.


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The fact that once again you have totally missed the point of my post makes me wonder if english is your second language.  Re-read before commenting.
"You pointed out how stupid of a point I made so now I'm going to try to say you don't know how to read"-edn


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:33:01 PM
or we use him for a couple more years while pushing our younger players to improve and than dump our liabilities as better options become available so we don't have another Beckerman cling on.  Because right now, at his rate of improvement, he isn't a 7 year option.
The small amount of credibility you had went out the door comparing Beckerman to Brooks.


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The fact that once again you have totally missed the point of my post makes me wonder if english is your second language.  Re-read before commenting.
"You pointed out how stupid of a point I made so now I'm going to try to say you don't know how to read"-edn


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ESL confirmed

Or are you going to say that Beckerman isn't an example of a player staying around too long when there are better options? 

I can walk you through basic sentence structure if needed.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 01:36:56 PM
scott, you really do need to turn off your iphone signature thing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:39:05 PM
scott, you really do need to turn off your iphone signature thing
Scott, realmente es necesario que apague el que la firma iphone


???? , ??? ????????????? ????? , ????? ????????? iphone ??????? ????


scott , vous avez vraiment besoin d'éteindre votre truc de la signature de l'iphone

or at least post a video to help him out.  he is having a tough day.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 01:40:11 PM
we're not exactly oozing with DM talent.  maybe we can just move Cameron up and our two new replacement CBs will make ronaldo retire too?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:44:01 PM
why bother?  Missing the olympics and probably the next world cup is fine.  everything is fine.
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 01:44:43 PM
we're not exactly oozing with DM talent.  maybe we can just move Cameron up and our two new replacement CBs will make ronaldo retire too?

center backs don't have to run as much. i know he's getting long in the tooth but maybe we could convince LD10 to come back?  :pray:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 01:45:03 PM
the (failed) olympics team is made up entirely of the people you want to replace the current players with
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:48:56 PM
the (failed) olympics team is made up entirely of the people you want to replace the current players with
you don't think I don't realize what is in our pipeline?  please show my posts with glowing support for the job JK has done restructuring everything.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 01:55:20 PM
Then what the eff do you want at CB? Some 15 year old?


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 01:58:08 PM
Then what the eff do you want at CB? Some 15 year old?


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Yes exactly that.  Actually, eff it, lets go 12.  Get a solid 18 years out of them.

Or you could read my rough ridin' post where I said I don't think he is a solid long term hire and we should move away from him instead of sticking with a lesser option, like, for example we have done for 2 years with Beckerman.  That second part isn't comparing Beckerman and Brooks or Johnson, but rather an indictment of JK for playing politics with the roster too much. Simple enough for you?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 02:05:43 PM
did you read something last week about how JK sucks and our youth system sucks, write up a mad lib post, and then just have the misfortune of the wheel stopping on one of our best (and youngest) players that JK actually doesn't jack around with much?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 02:06:51 PM
Legitimate question for you: who should be on the roster instead of Beckerman, who is this younger better option that would be playing if Jürgen wasn't the coach and technical director?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2016, 02:07:51 PM
did you read something last week about how JK sucks and our youth system sucks, write up a mad lib post, and then just have the misfortune of the wheel stopping on one of our best (and youngest) players that JK actually doesn't jack around with much?
if our "best and youngest" players can't mark on basic rough ridin' set pieces against mediocre teams we are looking at a decade of pain. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2016, 02:08:54 PM
Legitimate question for you: who should be on the roster instead of Beckerman, who is this younger better option that would be playing if Jürgen wasn't the coach and technical director?
You can make arguments for playing different players and forcing Bradley to play farther back, have FJ play in that spot, tell Jones not to get a red card but that doesn't solve the issue of Beckerman needing to be on the roster.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 02:21:21 PM
did you read something last week about how JK sucks and our youth system sucks, write up a mad lib post, and then just have the misfortune of the wheel stopping on one of our best (and youngest) players that JK actually doesn't jack around with much?

 :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2016, 03:34:05 PM
Jesus Christ I'm watching this thread burn to the ground before my eyes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 29, 2016, 03:40:08 PM
edn I'll level w you. Can you name two center backs in our talent pool who are younger than John Brooks and have a chance to be better than him in 4 years? (let alone 2)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 30, 2016, 11:02:45 AM
i was just wondering if they're all huge pussies or just Messi

Messi isn't a pussy because he wants to retire, his hyperemotional reaction to missing a penalty when he's one of the best players of all time makes him a mentally weak puss. And yes all of those guys having the reaction of "fine I'll just quit" like they are 8 years old is emblematic of the fact that the Argentine side has gone so long without a trophy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 30, 2016, 11:07:15 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-3667648/Jurgen-Klinsmann-huge-gamble-appoint-England-manager-worth-risk-just-ask-Germany.html

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2016, 12:12:07 PM
Maybe he will jump all the way from the hot seat to England's seat :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2016, 12:13:33 PM
weird that england is interested in him based on the same results certain american fans ITT want him canned for
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 30, 2016, 12:26:24 PM
England's need in a National Team manager is way different from ours. I think he would be successful with England.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2016, 12:56:09 PM
see you guys in a few months. i will probably enjoy couple G&T's for the match against T&T   :drool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 30, 2016, 06:15:44 PM
edn I'll level w you. Can you name two center backs in our talent pool who are younger than John Brooks and have a chance to be better than him in 4 years? (let alone 2)
I'd suggest you go back and re-read by posts.  Just because I don't think he is a long term solution doesn't mean, nor does it require me to have someone ready right now to take his spot.  Yes, he does have some brilliant moments, but those are surpassed by absolute blunders (in multiple tourneys). 

Also I'd remind you, with your 4 year window, Pulisic would have been 14, Green, what 15?  I think some of my issue is ultimately an indictment of how JK is developing talent.  Some seems to progress, some drops off the face of the world, and some seems to plateau with no movement one way or the other.  I'm not saying Brooks or Johnson, especially at their age, is dead in the water.  But they need to show more consistency in my opinion to be a long term 7 or 10 year option. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2016, 06:23:31 PM
What I'm saying to you is the last sentence in your post is rough ridin' absurd.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2016, 06:27:56 PM
What I'm saying to you is the last sentence in your post is rough ridin' absurd.

Just ignore, he's a veteran pit'r
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2016, 06:31:21 PM
What I'm saying to you is the last sentence in your post is rough ridin' absurd.

Just ignore, he's a veteran pit'r
Yeah I mean I do need to re-read his posts but that's not happening
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on June 30, 2016, 09:22:08 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2016, 09:23:10 PM
lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 30, 2016, 10:36:33 PM
No request for permission to talk.

Where is patzwald when you need him.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 03, 2016, 08:44:40 AM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 03, 2016, 07:21:59 PM
Them rolls tho
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 11:15:03 AM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/751443486042382336

eff....

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 11:27:55 AM
Team 1: (USA or Trinidad)
Team 2: Panama-Good as Clinched
Team 3: (Honduras or Canada)
Team 4: Coasta Rica-Good as clinched
Team 5: Mexico-clinched
Team 6: (USA or Trinidad)

Match day 1 (November 7-15, 2016)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. Mexico-clinched
(Honduras or Canada) vs. Panama-Good as Clinched
(USA or Trinidad) vs. Coasta Rica-Good as clinched
 
Match day 2 (November 7-15, 2016)
Coasta Rica-Good as clinched vs. (USA or Trinidad)
Panama-Good as Clinched vs. Mexico-clinched
(Honduras or Canada) vs. (USA or Trinidad)
 
Match day 3 (March 20-28, 2017)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. (Honduras or Canada)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. Panama-Good as Clinched
Mexico-clinched vs. Coasta Rica-Good as clinched
 
Match day 4 (March 20-28, 2017)
Panama-Good as Clinched vs. (USA or Trinidad)
(Honduras or Canada) vs. Coasta Rica-Good as clinched
(USA or Trinidad) vs. Mexico-clinched
 
Match day 5 (June 5-13, 2017)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. (USA or Trinidad)
Coasta Rica-Good as clinched vs. Team 2
Mexico-clinched vs. (Honduras or Canada)
 
Match day 6 (June 5-13, 2017)
Mexico-clinched vs. (USA or Trinidad)
Panama-Good as Clinched vs. (Honduras or Canada)
Coasta Rica-Good as clinched vs. (USA or Trinidad)
 
Match day 7 (August 28 – September 5, 2017)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. Coasta Rica-Good as clinched
Mexico-clinched vs. Panama-Good as Clinched
(USA or Trinidad) vs. (Honduras or Canada)
 
Match day 8 (August 28 – September 5, 2017)
(Honduras or Canada) vs. (USA or Trinidad)
Panama-Good as Clinched vs. (USA or Trinidad)
Coasta Rica-Good as clinched vs. Mexico-clinched
 
Match day 9 (October 2-14, 2017)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. Panama-Good as Clinched
Coasta Rica-Good as clinched vs.(Honduras or Canada)
Mexico-clinched vs. (USA or Trinidad)
 
(*) Match day 10 (October 2-14, 2017)
(USA or Trinidad) vs. (USA or Trinidad)
Panama-Good as Clinched vs. Coasta Rica-Good as clinched
(Honduras or Canada) vs. Mexico-clinched
 
(*) simultaneous kick-off
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
that is HAWT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 08, 2016, 02:38:02 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/751443486042382336

eff....

We sweating the order of matches now?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on July 08, 2016, 03:18:26 PM
damn schedulemakers
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 03:34:49 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/751443486042382336

eff....

We sweating the order of matches now?

Yes 100%
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 05:11:13 PM
https://twitter.com/markogden_/status/751535218125836288
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 08, 2016, 05:20:32 PM
:excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on July 08, 2016, 06:24:15 PM
Jurgen haters-  what does this mean?

Jurgen lovers- who would you like to replace?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 06:33:11 PM
MIR has a super secret home run hire he won't tell us about.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 06:34:53 PM
I want the best possible manager who has had at one point ties to MLS. We need someone willing to work better with the clubs in America, but the biggest issue with US soccer is with the USSF leadership not Jürgen.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 08, 2016, 06:58:20 PM
Guys it's Peter Vermes /thread
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2016, 07:22:21 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/751570431900016640

Sorry folks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 09, 2016, 02:23:09 PM
I want the best possible manager who has had at one point ties to MLS. We need someone willing to work better with the clubs in America, but the biggest issue with US soccer is with the USSF leadership not Jürgen.

Guys it's Peter Vermes /thread
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 09, 2016, 02:24:56 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/751570431900016640

Sorry folks.

But the story has been out there for two weeks and reported by multiple news gathering organizations.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2016, 06:03:09 AM
https://twitter.com/sharpeangle/status/752812854185693184
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 12, 2016, 06:55:39 AM
Never give up, never surrender

#Klinsi4England
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2016, 04:30:50 PM
https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/753335794904010752
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 13, 2016, 04:39:07 PM
really just a matter if when and not if now iyam
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2016, 06:18:59 PM
It's going to be Big Sam but the #JürgenOüt crowd will have a few more days to dream.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 13, 2016, 06:26:25 PM
It's going to be Big Sam but the #JürgenOüt crowd will have a few more days to dream.
This feels like when someone posts that BV is coming to coach the KState football cats
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2016, 08:45:19 AM
https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/755396530719170561
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 20, 2016, 12:48:09 PM
It's going to be Big Sam

official.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on July 20, 2016, 03:29:08 PM
England gonna England
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 20, 2016, 08:08:48 PM
England gonna England

i couldn't come up with anything better than this
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 09, 2016, 12:49:56 PM
https://twitter.com/FCBayernUS/status/763057450941571073
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on August 09, 2016, 06:21:13 PM
Good for him
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 24, 2016, 05:39:21 PM
Wow if true! https://twitter.com/BundesligaSpot/status/768572856917712897
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 24, 2016, 06:00:54 PM
Not good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on August 24, 2016, 06:01:49 PM
would take t4 championship level tbh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 29, 2016, 11:26:16 AM
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/08/28/18/49/160828-mnt-klinsmann-calls-26-player-roster-for-semifinal-round-world-cup-qualifiers

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION:
GOALKEEPERS (3) : Brad Guzan (Middlesbrough), Ethan Horvath (Molde FC), Tim Howard (Colorado Rapids)
DEFENDERS (9) : Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United), John Brooks (Hertha BSC), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Monchengladbach), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United)
MIDFIELDERS (9) : Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake),Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids), Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund), Caleb Stanko (FC Vaduz), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
FORWARDS (5) : Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC), Rubio Rubin (FC Utrecht), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes), Bobby Wood (Hamburg SV)

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 29, 2016, 06:04:16 PM
sweet jesus i just remembered the next world cup is being held in russia. soccer is going to take a back seat to the rough ridin' circus surrounding that shitshow.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 29, 2016, 06:11:02 PM
imagine the banana shortage in moscow if those goons get paired with ivory coast. jesus.

and the enhanced lockdown on every russian muslim for security preparation. have you seen the language in the surveillance laws they passed last year?

the kremlin will probably issue brass knuckles with every ticket. it's going to be a month-long nato v. russia streetfight.  :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 30, 2016, 06:04:33 AM
Yeah the next two world cups are going to be crap shows. One positive though, I will probably get to watch more of this World Cup than the last one by altering my sleep schedule to going to sleep at 5pm and waking up at 1am.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 31, 2016, 05:39:13 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/771111260079333376

Woof. Not the best loan move.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 31, 2016, 06:12:23 PM
Who the eff is Vitaesse?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 31, 2016, 10:23:54 PM
Who the eff is Vitaesse?

Stichting Betaald Voetbal Vitesse, commonly known as SBV Vitesse, Vitesse, or Vitesse Arnhem, is a Dutch football club based in Arnhem, which was founded on 14 May 1892. Vitesse has enjoyed some success in the Eredivisie and featured in the UEFA Cup competition. The owner is a Russian businessman, which makes Vitesse the first Dutch football club owned by a foreigner. Vitesse's home ground since 1998 is the Gelredome.

They're a club Chelsea has been routinely sending young players on loan to since 2010. This sucks because Matt was being linked to Espanyol in Spain, Hull in England, Rangers in Scotland, a few 2nd division teams in Germany, and a ton of 2nd division teams in England.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 01, 2016, 09:21:19 AM
It's fine. He'll get minutes. That's what matters.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 02, 2016, 03:22:03 PM
Just checking in to let all dumb crap Jozy haters that he's really good at soccer
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2016, 03:49:33 PM
beat the crap out of them sunny
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 02, 2016, 05:26:47 PM
beat the crap out of them sunny

looks like I already did :cool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 02, 2016, 06:13:27 PM
Just checking in to let all dumb crap Jozy haters that he's really good at soccer

Is there a Josmer Volmy Altidore hater on this blog? Better rough ridin' not be.

Pulisic OMG :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 02, 2016, 06:14:53 PM
Just checking in to let all dumb crap Jozy haters that he's really good at soccer

Is there a Josmer Volmy Altidore hater on this blog? Better rough ridin' not be.

Pulisic OMG :surprised:

there may not be.. but twitter is full of them.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2016, 06:17:30 PM
maybe edn or asava?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 02, 2016, 06:33:30 PM
maybe edn or asava?

two likely candidates :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 03, 2016, 12:20:32 AM
lulz
this board is so angry
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2016, 11:07:44 PM
Final group play game before the Hex is Tuesday. If we win we win our group, draw we get second, lose and Guatemala beats St. Vincent and Guatemala doesn't make up the current 12 goals in goal differential then we get second, and if all hell breaks loose and we lose and Guatemala makes up that difference we are out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2016, 09:05:29 AM
Just checking in to let all dumb crap Jozy haters that he's really good at soccer

Is there a Josmer Volmy Altidore hater on this blog? Better rough ridin' not be.


i'm always astounded to learn that even though he played in the 2002 world cup, jozy is still remarkably only 19 years old iirccc
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2016, 06:25:48 PM
Pulisic is starting. :users:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2016, 07:21:34 PM
Let the Pulisic era begin.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2016, 07:59:46 PM
klejstan :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2016, 08:18:27 PM
Tbh idk if I want to open up with El Tri at home in the hex...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2016, 08:32:09 PM
Just checking in to let all dumb crap Jozy haters that he's really good at soccer

:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2016, 08:35:05 PM
Just checking in to let all dumb crap Jozy haters that he's really good at soccer

:thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2016, 08:35:51 PM
:D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2016, 08:41:48 PM
So do we start seeing Dempsey, Wood, and Jozy all starting?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 06, 2016, 08:48:30 PM
I rly like when we don't suck
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2016, 08:50:12 PM
this 2nd half has been v fun
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 06, 2016, 09:07:58 PM
That game was just really nice. Lots of positive notes all around.  I'm really impressed with Pulisic playing all those minutes, great end to end.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on September 06, 2016, 09:22:35 PM
Incredible tonight. Loved watching it
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2016, 09:32:27 PM
So do we start seeing Dempsey, Wood, and Jozy all starting?
No
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2016, 09:32:42 PM
That game was just really nice. Lots of positive notes all around.  I'm really impressed with Pulisic playing all those minutes, great end to end.
Yes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2016, 09:33:11 PM
I hope it's snowing in Ohio in November.
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Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2016, 11:48:41 PM
Tbh idk if I want to open up with El Tri at home in the hex...

It's more fun to have that match later in the hex for dramatic purposes but strategically it doesn't matter even a little tiny bit.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 06, 2016, 11:55:54 PM
tbh i could use a little scottwildcat blogging enjoyment asap so bring 'em on
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 07, 2016, 12:41:59 PM
First #science of the Hex

https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/773567204503805952
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 09:44:35 AM
this brazil - russia - qatar run may kill the world cup guys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 11, 2016, 09:28:17 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160911/0d6c5b80e47640b6e808ae0c036f3e23.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2016, 05:30:44 PM
Kid also will be eligible for Canada and England. Should cap him in the 2031 Gold Cup just to be safe
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 20, 2016, 12:58:19 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/778282848369381376
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2016, 02:13:18 AM
Jürgen back in play for England? Big Sam is a bigger moron.
http://deadspin.com/england-manager-sam-allardyce-reportedly-caught-telling-1787112644
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2016, 08:29:59 AM
Jurgen ain't going anywhere. Sorry MIR(and US Soccer as a whole)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2016, 08:30:22 AM
but Big Sam is an idiot.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 27, 2016, 03:47:46 PM
The greatest American player of all time just got an assist in the champions League against Real Madrid. :users:
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Post by: Tobias on September 27, 2016, 03:48:54 PM
holy crap :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 27, 2016, 03:55:43 PM
The greatest American player of all time just got an assist in the champions League against Real Madrid. :users:
Maybe it wasn't technically an assist. But his cross led to a goal
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on September 27, 2016, 04:35:16 PM
In America, we call that an assist.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 27, 2016, 07:38:43 PM
When is our next important match? Are we to the pentagram level yet?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2016, 08:28:52 PM
Allardyce officially out. He was a total dip crap but I feel really bad that he lost his dream job after one match.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/09/27/sam-allardyce-loses-job-as-england-manager-after-telegraph-inves/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on September 27, 2016, 09:35:39 PM
Puli omg  :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 27, 2016, 11:13:26 PM
When is our next important match? Are we to the pentagram level yet?

november begins the pentagram - against mexico at home too :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on September 27, 2016, 11:15:04 PM
don't know our ranking though.  sorry, bubs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 28, 2016, 10:53:58 AM
When is our next important match? Are we to the pentagram level yet?

november begins the pentagram - against mexico at home too :excited:
Why is Mexico always ranked way higher even though we routinely kill them by two whole points?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 29, 2016, 10:29:51 AM
https://twitter.com/JakeYadrich/status/781508928886669312
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 05, 2016, 05:06:04 PM
 :blindfold:

https://twitter.com/si_soccer/status/783785524930772992
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 05, 2016, 05:07:32 PM
good grief mexico  :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 05, 2016, 05:36:01 PM
I don't love the federation getting fined for its moron fans but what a ridiculous claim by Mexico.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 06, 2016, 07:24:31 AM
el tri trash being trash.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 07, 2016, 09:20:27 AM
https://twitter.com/cboehm/status/784397636547862528
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 07, 2016, 11:13:04 AM
Bradley lit his ass on fire

http://espnfc.com/united-states/story/2967557/bob-bradley-jurgen-klinsmann-was-jockeying-for-my-us-job-in-2010
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 07, 2016, 02:23:49 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/784471694580658176
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 07, 2016, 03:34:40 PM
we are looking really bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2016, 03:17:00 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/785903902055100416
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 12, 2016, 07:44:41 AM
https://twitter.com/iandarke/status/786177777640808448
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 12, 2016, 11:24:27 AM
Certainly Jürgen won't put Nagbe on his blacklist for not taking the call up for these matches. I mean who really gives a crap, he shouldn't have called up any regulars, especially MLS regulars, for these two matches anyway.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 14, 2016, 10:50:41 AM
http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/2972158/north-america-emerging-as-leading-candidate-to-host-2026-world-cup

i'm going to be so rough ridin' pissed if they force us to co-host with Mexico or Canada. We are literally the only country that shouldn't have to be apart of a co-hosting situation.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 06, 2016, 07:46:59 AM
eff El Tri. I hope each of their players snap their ankles in training this week.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 06, 2016, 08:13:48 AM
I hope everyone has fun with me in this thread leading up to Friday. If not that's okay I'll take care of it by myself.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 06, 2016, 04:33:27 PM
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/795391433612136448

Roster for two of the three toughest games of the hex.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 06, 2016, 10:41:58 PM
Are we required to carry four keepers or is Jürgen wasting a roster spot? I've seen three keepers before for WCQ, I don't ever remember four.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 06, 2016, 11:16:49 PM
I think he's wasting a roster spot
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 08, 2016, 07:24:12 AM
he's wasting a spot, but i don't really care. Just rough ridin' get the win vs El Tri.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 08, 2016, 10:33:23 AM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/796010006403432449
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 09, 2016, 04:34:28 PM
Friday.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 10, 2016, 07:34:25 PM
Argentina isn't going to make the 2018 World Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 10, 2016, 07:36:29 PM
deets?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 10, 2016, 08:25:03 PM
https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/796901305130356737
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:42:56 AM
https://twitter.com/canadasocceren/status/797043389371940865
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:43:30 AM
https://twitter.com/PCarrESPN/status/796901305130356737
I don't believe in this science.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:44:04 AM
BEAT THE eff OUR OF THE SHITTY EL TRI AND THEIR SHITTY FANS.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:44:39 AM
DOS A CERO! LETS GOOOOO CMON.  (This is me just after some coffee. Just wait for tonight.)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2016, 09:54:35 AM
Think I should be able to catch the second half
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2016, 10:09:52 AM
i will be tuned in and turn't, scott
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
I wish we had some stupid catchy pop song like England has in "Three Lions"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 05:58:32 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerinsider/status/797225636834213889
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2016, 06:27:59 PM
Scott, tell us about your pak'n situation
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:58:56 PM
I pounded a few beers at Happy Basset Brewery. Had some Sake at a Chinese place and now and drinking Tank 7. I'm at a 3. Let's celebrate a win together brothers and sisters.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:59:18 PM
They shouldn't have a singer sing national anthems at these games.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:59:29 PM
Just play the song let the fans sing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 06:59:57 PM
Really, no tifo C-OH? CMON
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 07:01:31 PM
and I'm sorry. Ban me if you want me to, but I wish things were more hostile. I don't like fans being all nice to each other and all of the talk around this game since Wednesday morning. It's not hostile at all. Also that tifo they put out late was good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 07:03:39 PM
These jerseys have grown on me.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 07:04:16 PM
This center ref already having a late whistle. Might be a long game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 07:25:18 PM
Dos a cero is dead, and so is the mystique of C-bus
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 07:40:18 PM
Howard hurt here comes Guzan
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 08:11:35 PM
BOBBY FUCKIN WOOD LETS GOOOO
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2016, 08:12:56 PM
nice work by our guy jozy there too :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 08:27:35 PM
Getting chippy
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 08:53:30 PM
Zero points from the first two WCQs unless we get a point at CR something we've never done. This team deserves it for their wasting of chances and these fans deserve this for their sub par showing as well.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2016, 08:53:52 PM
mother rough ridin' piece of crap rafa too, of course :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 08:54:14 PM
eff El Tri eff the usmnt eff Jürgen.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 11, 2016, 09:06:05 PM
Awful tactics once again by JK. 

And Mexico shows it's still a trash organization, trash players, and trash tactics.  If the ref allows them to play like that, waste time like that, why play straight up.  How Salcedo isn't sent off for chopping down Pulisic like he is a corner tackling meathook is beyond me.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on November 11, 2016, 09:07:35 PM
This sucks. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 09:10:56 PM
Awful tactics once again by JK. 

And Mexico shows it's still a trash organization, trash players, and trash tactics.  If the ref allows them to play like that, waste time like that, why play straight up.  How Salcedo isn't sent off for chopping down Pulisic like he is a corner tackling meathook is beyond me.
Why in the world do you start off in the 3-5-2 if it is obvious they aren't able/comfortable doing it?

And yes absolute trash from Mexico. And we didn't show a rough ridin' bit of bite until we went down 2-1. What a rough ridin' crap show.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 09:13:12 PM
https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/797275538582859777
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2016, 09:15:26 PM
mother rough ridin' piece of crap rafa too, of course :curse:

my least favorite athlete of all time
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 11, 2016, 09:17:53 PM
I did enjoy Pulisic making Chicharito look foolish in the second half when they battled.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 11, 2016, 09:20:08 PM
Pulisic was good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 11, 2016, 09:31:18 PM
JK saying Timmy is probably not traveling.  Said Timmy knows his body and it's not looking good.  MRI tomorrow.

Colorado must be happy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 11, 2016, 09:53:32 PM
Hamid is better these days. Too bad Jurgen never calls him in.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 11, 2016, 10:00:43 PM
i blew out one of my stupid ass knees in bumfuck elyria once taking a GK just like timmy </tbt>
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cDubya on November 11, 2016, 10:19:05 PM
I completely forgot about this thread.  Sorry, SWC. At least we suffered together on twitter.

What a crap show.

Also, yes, eff El Tri.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2016, 10:34:03 PM
in trump's face
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 12, 2016, 02:58:10 AM
Pulisic, Altidore, and Wood were very good
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 12, 2016, 02:58:56 AM
https://twitter.com/CH14_/status/797307185990684673
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 12, 2016, 05:27:09 AM
Pulisic, Altidore, and Wood were very good
Yes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 12, 2016, 08:18:40 PM
https://twitter.com/ShiWantsTheC/status/797466019065450496
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 13, 2016, 02:25:13 AM
Is anyone else weirded out by this usmex bffs bullshit?  The group pic before the game, people saying they were nice to each other in the stands (comments section on us fed's FB page).
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2016, 11:00:12 AM
Is anyone else weirded out by this usmex bffs bullshit?  The group pic before the game, people saying they were nice to each other in the stands (comments section on us fed's FB page).
Yes it is rough ridin' stupid. They didn't play nice on the field and our guys were non confrontational marshmallows until we went down 2-1. It was a rough ridin' joke. Our fans acted like we were playing Northern Ireland in a friendly not Mexico in a WCQ. Their fans aren't going to be civil the next time we meet in a GC Final or CONCACAF Cup in the Rose Bowl or any NFL Stadium in a major city, they aren't going to be arm and arm with us pre and post game at the Azteca in June let alone during the game. This is a rough ridin' joke. Also it's a rough ridin' joke about how many El Tri fans found their way in C-bus this year too. You could audibly hear those garbage fans yelling the homophobic chants during goal kicks, and our fans sat back and took it. It is rough ridin' garbage. And the Federation's "Respect the Rivalry" is garbage and is why we deserved that game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2016, 11:17:26 AM
 :blah:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2016, 11:51:03 AM
:blah:
:jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2016, 12:58:43 PM
Is anyone else weirded out by this usmex bffs bullshit?  The group pic before the game, people saying they were nice to each other in the stands (comments section on us fed's FB page).
Yes it is rough ridin' stupid. They didn't play nice on the field and our guys were non confrontational marshmallows until we went down 2-1. It was a rough ridin' joke. Our fans acted like we were playing Northern Ireland in a friendly not Mexico in a WCQ. Their fans aren't going to be civil the next time we meet in a GC Final or CONCACAF Cup in the Rose Bowl or any NFL Stadium in a major city, they aren't going to be arm and arm with us pre and post game at the Azteca in June let alone during the game. This is a rough ridin' joke. Also it's a rough ridin' joke about how many El Tri fans found their way in C-bus this year too. You could audibly hear those garbage fans yelling the homophobic chants during goal kicks, and our fans sat back and took it. It is rough ridin' garbage. And the Federation's "Respect the Rivalry" is garbage and is why we deserved that game.

You both need to calm the eff down, that photo had nothing to do with what happened on the field, clearly. That match was intense and played with edge. Who gives a crap about how Mexican fans will act later, this is the United States of America and we are expected by the entire world to set the standard for behavior. We were being watched by soccer fans and people outside of the sport and if there were a bunch of fights and anti-Mexican rhetoric we would have rightfully looked terribly.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2016, 02:39:49 PM
I couldn't care less how it looked. And if you think there was no less edge from our players vs any other WCQ or cup match vs Mexico you're blind.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2016, 02:41:33 PM
The world would have gotten over if something didn't look right, and there isn't anti-Mexico rhetoric when we play them but we aren't mingling pregame allowing over 1200 Mexico fans into Columbus not trying to drown out their punto chants
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2016, 02:49:02 PM
I'm sure that makes me a bad person and I am sure after we qualify and I come back and look at what I say I may be embarrassed, but I'm still steamed from that game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 13, 2016, 03:24:40 PM
MiR I appreciate the sentiment that the US needs to go high, especially with recent events.  That doesn't mean we need to do the buddy buddy pic.  That doesn't mean we don't have practically zero reaction to Salcedo trying to give Pulisic a double PCL repair with that bullshit tackle.  I don't think all this was what necessarily cost us a mental edge, that clearly goes to JK's prep.  But it doesn't mean that we can't treat our worse, trashiest, rival as such.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on November 13, 2016, 04:02:20 PM
Soccer  :lol:

Soccer fans  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 13, 2016, 05:40:13 PM
couldn't even find common ground with fsd on Mexico, this will truly never happen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 13, 2016, 07:32:39 PM
couldn't even find common ground with fsd on Mexico, this will truly never happen
I always forget he exists bc I don't venture into the pit often
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 13, 2016, 09:11:52 PM
I couldn't care less how it looked. And if you think there was no less edge from our players vs any other WCQ or cup match vs Mexico you're blind.

It doesn't matter if you or I care about how it looked but US Soccer should absolutely care of their fans were in the stands acting like crazed, potentially racist hooligans. If you don't understand that is something that US Soccer should care about then you're an unhinged lunatic that we should be afraid of. It would also make you a raving hypocrite since you routinely complain about the behavior of Mexican fans.

As far as the edge of the game goes, there were nine cards. Without looking I'm almost certain that it's been multiple USA Mexico matches that didn't have that many.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 13, 2016, 09:21:04 PM
Anyone else shocked that Mexico got a card for simulation?  It's like calling a handcheck or reach on Mike Anderson era Mizzou.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 13, 2016, 10:14:12 PM
I couldn't care less how it looked. And if you think there was no less edge from our players vs any other WCQ or cup match vs Mexico you're blind.

It doesn't matter if you or I care about how it looked but US Soccer should absolutely care of their fans were in the stands acting like crazed, potentially racist hooligans. If you don't understand that is something that US Soccer should care about then you're an unhinged lunatic that we should be afraid of. It would also make you a raving hypocrite since you routinely complain about the behavior of Mexican fans.

As far as the edge of the game goes, there were nine cards. Without looking I'm almost certain that it's been multiple USA Mexico matches that didn't have that many.
I'm not capable at looking at this fixture objectively and seeing that we lost it for the first time in my life(WCQ vs Mexico), and that this is the only time every 4 years we play them and have fans that out number them I take losing it in the fashion we did, and being able to see and hear their fans upsets me. Everything makes me mad about this rivalry and if I could look at thing objectively I'm sure I wouldn't disagree with you, but instead of trying to argue I won't and I will look forward to the game on Tuesday and try not to worry and think about the Mexican National Team until June.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 14, 2016, 12:11:13 AM
I couldn't care less how it looked. And if you think there was no less edge from our players vs any other WCQ or cup match vs Mexico you're blind.

It doesn't matter if you or I care about how it looked but US Soccer should absolutely care of their fans were in the stands acting like crazed, potentially racist hooligans. If you don't understand that is something that US Soccer should care about then you're an unhinged lunatic that we should be afraid of. It would also make you a raving hypocrite since you routinely complain about the behavior of Mexican fans.

As far as the edge of the game goes, there were nine cards. Without looking I'm almost certain that it's been multiple USA Mexico matches that didn't have that many.
I'm not capable at looking at this fixture objectively and seeing that we lost it for the first time in my life(WCQ vs Mexico), and that this is the only time every 4 years we play them and have fans that out number them I take losing it in the fashion we did, and being able to see and hear their fans upsets me. Everything makes me mad about this rivalry and if I could look at thing objectively I'm sure I wouldn't disagree with you, but instead of trying to argue I won't and I will look forward to the game on Tuesday and try not to worry and think about the Mexican National Team until June.

We're gonna win Tuesday night and Paul Carr can shove his incredibly stupid projections, after one damn match day, up his stupid ass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2016, 05:16:24 AM
If we win Tuesday everyone can shove what ever they want up their own asses because it'd be the first time we ever do it and I'll be so happy. P
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on November 14, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
If we win Tuesday everyone can shove what ever they want up their own asses because it'd be the first time we ever do it and I'll be so happy.
The Word
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 11:00:24 AM
http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2016/11/15/13627186/not-even-christian-pulisic-can-save-u-s-soccer-from-jurgen-klinsmann

Good zingers:

The staggering amount of red, white, and blue cannot be understated: it was like the American flag mumped everyone's closets, and they wore the results. 

Yet every time the Evel Knievels and Rockys and Captains America show up in force to wave their Stars-and-Stripes pitchforks, Klinsmann produces a result to save his job. The Sword of Damocles hangs not by a thread, but by steel cable.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 15, 2016, 11:22:22 AM
https://whatahowler.com/dos-a-sorrow-the-fact-that-jurgen-klinsmann-still-has-a-job-makes-me-sad-fb4fe22996b#.mysrkjqbe
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 06:00:55 PM
2 hours away.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 07:07:40 PM
https://twitter.com/foxsoccer/status/798693302388129792

Guessing it's a 4-4-2 but could be a 3-5-2 again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 07:08:18 PM
https://twitter.com/grantwahl/status/798693749106872320
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 07:09:07 PM
 No Bedoya on the bench tonight.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 08:06:20 PM
Beat the hell out of the Ticos and their fans. Let's go boys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 08:37:07 PM
The Bein commentators are so bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 08:48:07 PM
This game won't end 11v11

Also F. Johnson and J. Jones are suspended for the Honduras qualifier in March.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 08:51:57 PM
Goal Ticos.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 09:07:08 PM
http://www.usagoals.co/football/1781049/1/costa-rica-vs-usa-live-stream-online.html

not a horrible stream if people need it.  doing weird crowd shots at half.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:31:01 PM
It's bad when out of position Matty Bes is your best defender on the day. Omar, Brooks, and especially Timmy have left a lot to be desired.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:33:46 PM
Ticos score again. Game over
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:34:08 PM
Jürgen takes Pulisic off for Lyndon? Really?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:34:21 PM
Sack Jürgen.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 09:34:45 PM
It's going to be great when we're effectively eliminated 2 games in.  Hopefully when we're mathematically out we finally end this crap show with Klinsmann.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:39:08 PM
3-nil. We aren't making the World Cup if we don't fire Jürgen now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:42:24 PM
4-nil. Someone needs to remind them that GD matters.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 09:42:25 PM
huh....I was assured Brooks was A+#1 defender and he has now given away 2 goals leaving his keeper to hang out and dry. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:42:36 PM
I can't believe I ever defended Jürgen.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:43:14 PM
huh....I was assured Brooks was A+#1 defender and he has now given away 2 goals leaving his keeper to hang out and dry.
Oh don't rough ridin' start right now edn.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2016, 09:44:10 PM
 :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 09:46:48 PM
huh....I was assured Brooks was A+#1 defender and he has now given away 2 goals leaving his keeper to hang out and dry.
Oh don't rough ridin' start right now edn.

I'm trying to find someway to deal with how pissed I am. 

Down with Jk! We agree right?  :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:47:37 PM
Jürgen has to go. There really is no other option.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 09:47:45 PM
If he stays we are toast.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 09:47:51 PM
And yeah I'm poking the bear here.  Everyone looks unprepared and the team has already laid down.  Just a crap show that no one player is responsible for.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 10:05:01 PM
Oh Jesus.

https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/798737862850060289
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 10:06:07 PM
https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/798738367231983616

30.7% of them found a way into the WC!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2016, 10:08:00 PM
Those statistics are unfair imo. We played the best team and lost at home and the 2nd/3rd best team and lost on the road. Get away points and win all the rest at home, and surely we are in a decent position?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2016, 10:11:06 PM
 :surprised:

https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/798739872999673858
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 15, 2016, 10:19:23 PM
imagine if those fucks had listen to.....everyone.....and dump JK's ass after the Gold Cup or Copa America. But nooooo lets hope he gets us to the World Cup.... :impatient: :impatient: :impatient:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 15, 2016, 10:35:52 PM
Those statistics are unfair imo. We played the best team and lost at home and the 2nd/3rd best team and lost on the road. Get away points and win all the rest at home, and surely we are in a decent position?
Fwiw I think I saw the #science tweet and still had us at 60%
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 15, 2016, 10:52:54 PM
oscar arena thing is trolling right
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 15, 2016, 11:02:13 PM
oscar arena thing is trolling right
He's better than JK and I'm fine with him as a short term solution.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 16, 2016, 01:28:49 AM
These odds and percentage of whatever after two match stats are dumber than Jürgen. Now that I have that out of the way, let's get going with who you guys want.

Oscar Pareja
Peter Vermes
Bob Bradley, yes I'm aware he isn't coming now.
I'd probably also be okay with a former national team player with little to no experience but has stayed around the game.

Anyone else will be met with a meh, we'll see. I again will state my desire for either an American or sometime with strong American ties.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 16, 2016, 05:43:05 AM
Anyone but Jürgen at this point. PV would be my choice.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 16, 2016, 01:01:46 PM
https://twitter.com/analysefooty/status/798934553779847168
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 16, 2016, 01:21:53 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161116/febfb4f1b5548677b5873754800a0d99.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 17, 2016, 10:25:07 AM
https://twitter.com/MLSAnalyst/status/798956089459015683
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2016, 11:51:23 AM
Oh crap :surprised:
http://espnfc.com/united-states/story/2998167/us-soccer-has-weighed-replacements-for-jurgen-klinsmann-for-year-sources
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 17, 2016, 12:22:13 PM
tab ramos is 50 now :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 18, 2016, 10:28:17 AM
Aw hell naw :curse:
Thankfully we now know oscar Arena is a crap human who will never coach our national team again
http://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/former-usmnt-coach-oscar-arena-doesnt-considered-foreign-born-players-american/
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 18, 2016, 03:54:57 PM
Yikes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 18, 2016, 10:43:04 PM
He is almost right and then shits all over his comment with the crap that they aren't American.  My understanding is that all 5 of our German/US players are from US service member families. I mean I understand that we need to develop our own youth systems and not rely on European systems to mold our players, but leave it at that. Maybe I'm being too forgiving on his comments?  I'm sure some here know better of his antics when he was coaching the first time around.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 19, 2016, 12:11:17 AM
Even having the conversation about using players that were born in other countries is embarrassingly uniquely American. The only time I've heard the subject mentioned not referencing the United States was literally 10 years ago on Real Sports. They did a story about racism in European soccer and they interviewed a skinhead in England who led other skinheads in a fan group who openly opposed players born outside of England. That's the rough ridin' company that oscar Arena and Abby Wambach are keeping, disgusting.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2016, 08:00:16 AM
There's no science behind this but it seems to me Johannsson is the "least American" and he was rough ridin' born here! Such a tired conversation.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 19, 2016, 08:01:05 AM
Pulisic was molded here :gocho:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 21, 2016, 02:12:10 PM
jurgen is out
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 21, 2016, 02:25:28 PM
I thought for sure they'd wait till after we missed out on Russia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 21, 2016, 03:00:44 PM
Currie should hire him
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 21, 2016, 03:20:05 PM
I wonder how the non-American born players will react.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 21, 2016, 08:48:18 PM
So with oscar Arena taking over, he will definitely call a January camp, right? Originally Jürgy wasn't going to call anyone back until March.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 21, 2016, 09:26:11 PM
So with oscar Arena taking over, he will definitely call a January camp, right? Originally Jürgy wasn't going to call anyone back until March.
Makes you wonder if he'll give the Bennies and Landons of MLS a shot again.  But eff Beckerman, he can still get mumped.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 21, 2016, 09:28:12 PM
still don't like us going for #oscar :don'tcare:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 21, 2016, 09:45:17 PM
still don't like us going for #oscar :don'tcare:
It's not the best move but oh well
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 21, 2016, 11:49:45 PM
I don't understand an interim or short term coach when we don't play for four months, that makes no since at all.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on November 21, 2016, 11:53:14 PM
that's exactly where I'm at mir
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 22, 2016, 12:27:06 AM
Maybe no one else would take the job right now :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 22, 2016, 07:15:47 AM
I don't understand an interim or short term coach when we don't play for four months, that makes no since at all.

well he isn't an interim or short term coach. he will coach us through the 2018 WC
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 22, 2016, 10:52:54 AM
https://twitter.com/cboehm/status/801105296835956736
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 22, 2016, 12:44:27 PM
Officially oscar.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on November 22, 2016, 04:06:36 PM
#burnitdown
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 05, 2017, 11:43:32 AM
January camp. Zusi listed as a defender and benny is back

GOALKEEPERS: David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes), Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Luis Robles (New York Red Bulls)

DEFENDERS: DaMarcus Beasley (Unattached), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Greg Garza (Atlanta United FC), Matt Hedges (FC Dallas), Taylor Kemp (D.C. United), Chad Marshall (Seattle Sounders FC), Keegan Rosenberry (Philadelphia Union), Walker Zimmerman (FC Dallas), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

MIDFIELDERS: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City), Jermaine Jones (Unattached), Sacha Kljestan (New York Red Bulls), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy), Kekuta Manneh (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Dax McCarty (New York Red Bulls), Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers), Chris Pontius (Philadelphia Union), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC)

FORWARDS: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 05, 2017, 11:56:01 AM
It's hilarious, just the biggest FU to Jürgen ever.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 05, 2017, 12:06:22 PM
I can say with 100% certainty i will be watching the two camp cupcake games with that roster
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2017, 09:35:30 AM
https://twitter.com/wsjsports/status/818480338972409856
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2017, 09:37:14 AM
Do not like if it is rumored "play-in" game version of the expansion that was floated around a couple months ago.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2017, 09:37:48 AM
There is actually no format of this I like.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2017, 12:55:01 PM
15 spots for UEFA, the rest of the world will have a paid for the remaining spot
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 10, 2017, 06:16:38 AM
https://twitter.com/martynziegler/status/818726187061092352

Pros: we will never not make a WC ever again.

More nations get in

No "playin" first rounds

Cons: Group play will suck because only the bottom nation doesn't move on

Less games in group play

Demolished glow of making the World Cup proper

Europe having way too many spots

South America too few spots

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 10, 2017, 06:58:23 AM
It also completely ruins the excitement and interest in WCQ for the US
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on January 10, 2017, 08:00:07 AM
I'm okay with that Europe number for now. If the quality of play worldwide improves they'll need to lose a spot or two. S America is tough because of how few countries they have but probably should have 1 more spot. There's going to be some terrible teams make it from Concacaf and Asia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on January 10, 2017, 08:02:16 AM
And yea, WCQ for the US will be a joke. Might as well play the U-23s in it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 10, 2017, 08:13:49 AM
depending on how CONCACAF does it, we may never play a "meaningful" game vs El Tri outside of the Gold Cup, which i hope will gain more shine now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 10, 2017, 08:50:15 AM
I guess this won't happen until 2026?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on January 10, 2017, 08:57:42 AM
we won't even be alive to blog about it
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on January 10, 2017, 11:27:45 AM
Invite every country there is and let's turn this thing into a year-long celebration of life.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on January 10, 2017, 11:40:56 AM
Invite every country there is and let's turn this thing into a year-long celebration of life.

Honestly they're not too off from just needing to eliminate the term qualifier and create groups/regions by rankings instead of continent
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 10, 2017, 05:15:37 PM
3 team groups is going to be so stupid.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2017, 12:23:09 PM
I'm happy that I get to see some countries play soccer that I normally wouldn't be able to
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 11, 2017, 12:23:14 PM
https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/819245216129380352
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 17, 2017, 02:49:59 PM
https://twitter.com/richardfarley/status/821455907217285120
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 17, 2017, 03:48:38 PM
Can't wait for Dom in the NT.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bonercat on January 20, 2017, 10:31:11 AM
https://twitter.com/richardfarley/status/821455907217285120

 :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway: :runaway:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 23, 2017, 08:27:20 AM
https://twitter.com/BVB/status/823523283387777026
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 29, 2017, 03:35:14 PM
Benny starts on the bench with SK starting in the number 10 role. Zusi starting at RB. 5 minutes in nothing exciting.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 29, 2017, 03:58:16 PM
Nagbe has been the best player so far.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 29, 2017, 05:18:00 PM
Well this was the most January-y friendly ever.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 29, 2017, 05:19:30 PM
Benny played really well in his time in there though.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on January 29, 2017, 06:14:48 PM
how'd Zusi do at rb?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 29, 2017, 08:28:13 PM
how'd Zusi do at rb?
I thought he looked good. You could tell he was getting his feet under him early but by the end of the game he looked natural. He could be the choice there in qualifiers.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on January 29, 2017, 09:38:19 PM
t-y, @USMNTAnalyst
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on January 31, 2017, 02:53:14 AM
Good stuff Scott.

I appreciated Benny in the front of the action trying to be creative, something we dearly miss with poor man's Mr. Clean Bradley tries to do anything in the middle. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 15, 2017, 05:43:33 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170215/63333523cfd2a79cc87dfa1389983b07.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 15, 2017, 05:43:47 AM
Eh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 15, 2017, 07:17:00 AM
 I wish Nike would stop just making everyone use the same damn template. Just saw on twitter that is literally the same as the Red England kit.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 21, 2017, 05:30:19 PM
Man these U20s need to tighten up a bit. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 21, 2017, 05:31:41 PM
I wish Nike would stop just making everyone use the same damn template. Just saw on twitter that is literally the same as the Red England kit.
Yeah it's been pretty awful for other sports, as I'm sure you've noticed, for years.  I wonder if this will eventually make teams turn away from Nike if other manufactures will come up with something original.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on February 22, 2017, 07:10:58 AM
Man these U20s need to tighten up a bit.

The U20s are a mess.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on February 27, 2017, 10:14:09 PM
https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2017/02/27/erik-palmer-brown-leads-us-u-20s-1-0-victory-over-mexico

missed this game...but, Muck Fexico?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 12, 2017, 11:45:30 AM
Almost went mls thread....
USMNT teammates Jozy Altidore and Alejandro Bedoya throw shade at each other
http://www.foxsports.com/soccer/story/usmnt-teammates-jozy-altidore-and-alejandro-bedoya-throw-shade-at-each-other-031217?sf61864856=1


Legit beefs or fake media at play!  :surprised:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 15, 2017, 02:49:28 PM
http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/03/15/14-mls-players-called-us-national-team-upcoming-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 15, 2017, 02:51:34 PM
Did SKC tell oscar to screw off?  What am I missing?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 15, 2017, 02:52:33 PM
I don't follow MLS but no Sporting KC? What's up with that?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 15, 2017, 03:05:45 PM
I'm sure some HIQUSMNT poster will come along and tell me why we need olds like Demarcus instead of studs like MB5 and Zusi on the roster.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 15, 2017, 08:30:27 PM
I don't think I've officially said this, but I'm declaring Kellyn Acosta to be #myguy https://twitter.com/FourFourTwoUSA/status/842185834115735552
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 15, 2017, 08:32:01 PM
I don't know why no SKC tbh. The roster is fine. Two of our best fullbacks are injured, and another is suspended for the next USMNT match. We'll probably have to deal with Cameron at RB or something. Also, honestly, I think Besler just fell down the pecking order. Zimmerman is a beast.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 16, 2017, 09:28:13 AM
i'm surprised that neither Besler or Zusi was called in, to be cover at RB to be honest. Benny was a surprising exclusion, i thought he was the run away best player in the January Camp.

I'm sure some HIQUSMNT poster will come along and tell me why we need olds like Demarcus instead of studs like MB5 and Zusi on the roster.

the hint for why DeMarcus: look at the club that is highly represented in the attacking call ups for Honduras.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 17, 2017, 08:50:24 PM
https://twitter.com/MLS/status/842913466029629440
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 18, 2017, 01:40:44 PM
Zusi!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on March 18, 2017, 01:41:11 PM
eff me. Sundance Luke
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 18, 2017, 09:58:04 PM
David Bingham
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 18, 2017, 10:12:16 PM
Yeah that didn't inspire a lot of confidence.  Gotta keep your mind sharp on every play and save. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 19, 2017, 01:10:46 PM
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/03/19/03/05/20170319-news-mnt-matt-besler-and-sacha-kljestan-added-to-mnt-world-cup-qualifying-roster
MATT BESLER AND SACHA KLJESTAN ADDED TO MNT WORLD CUP QUALIFYING ROSTER


WFT Benny?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 20, 2017, 06:09:01 PM
How SK got the call up and Benny didn't, I will never know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 24, 2017, 07:22:32 AM
already nervous for tonight.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on March 24, 2017, 10:37:40 PM
 :kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on March 24, 2017, 11:05:10 PM
:kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on March 24, 2017, 11:05:57 PM
We are kinda kicking ass tonight
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on March 24, 2017, 11:07:10 PM
:kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot: :kstatriot:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on March 24, 2017, 11:10:16 PM
Jesus eff USMNT slow down I'm gonna run out of goal shots
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 24, 2017, 11:11:32 PM
what's the mizplate version of what is happening right now?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 24, 2017, 11:14:44 PM
what's the mizplate version of what is happening right now?
HNDRASS
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 24, 2017, 11:15:07 PM
:excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 25, 2017, 09:43:05 AM
Guys, that was the best WCQ we've had in the hex in a really long time. I kind of am disappointed we didn't get 10 on em. If we can beat Panama on Tuesday we are back in an amazing position.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 26, 2017, 07:25:17 AM
(http://imgur.com/NaKseMo.jpg)

THREAD CROSSOVER!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 06:58:02 AM
USA vs the Panamanians tonight at 9p CST on beIN Sports. Massive, massive game. LFG, boys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 08:06:14 AM
USA vs the Panamanians tonight at 9p CST on beIN Sports. Massive, massive game. LFG, boys.

how do i watch this thing
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:03:24 AM
USA vs the Panamanians tonight at 9p CST on beIN Sports. Massive, massive game. LFG, boys.

how do i watch this thing

dodgy internet stream, or have the sports tier, or sports 2 tier with your given cable provider. Also depending on where you live there will be places out in bars with it on.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:04:41 AM
also i think beIN may be streaming it online, if someone needs a cable login, you can hit me with a PM
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 12:27:17 PM
USA vs the Panamanians tonight at 9p CST on beIN Sports. Massive, massive game. LFG, boys.

how do i watch this thing

Get a better television provider :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 03:39:28 PM
forgot i get a bein logon with ms tobias' psvue package :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 04:10:36 PM
TGITLAN!  :curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:01:42 PM
Here we go fam.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 09:02:41 PM
LFG
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:03:00 PM
I'm glad Panama plays in a stadium that has a track. Their fans are pretty intense and am glad they're as far away from the pitch as they are.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on March 28, 2017, 09:03:29 PM
God DAMN this game is late at night.

but LFG anyways.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:03:29 PM
Pretty good tifo work too.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:04:04 PM
God DAMN this game is late at night.

but LFG anyways.
Not as late as that Honduras game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on March 28, 2017, 09:04:47 PM
God DAMN this game is late at night.

but LFG anyways.
Not as late as that Honduras game.

weeknight tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 09:04:47 PM
this meet is on at the perfect time
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:05:53 PM
https://twitter.com/soccerbyives/status/846905168096505856
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 09:19:03 PM
Panama was a lot more adorable when they were coached by those brothers.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:24:00 PM
I think I like Puli playing more centrally.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 09:50:50 PM
For as good as our goal was, our defending on that long throw resulting in their goal was so bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 09:57:21 PM
For as good as our goal was, our defending on that long throw resulting in their goal was so bad.

Good analysis, Tim mccarver
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 10:21:15 PM
Ream is trash
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 10:56:31 PM
Didn't play well at all. I'll take the point. Currently in the playoff position.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 28, 2017, 10:58:57 PM
Science.

https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/846934393226711041
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 11:01:08 PM
What was worse, the garbage bunkering in the second half or this trash BeIn coverage? This Jimmy Conrad post game thing is the worst doodoo I've ever seen.

Tim Howard crying about the officiating is also trash.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 11:12:45 PM
bein :flush:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 29, 2017, 07:05:17 AM
What was worse, the garbage bunkering in the second half or this trash BeIn coverage? This Jimmy Conrad post game thing is the worst doodoo I've ever seen.

Tim Howard crying about the officiating is also trash.

i didn't stay up for the post game. beIN is trash. our second half was trash. just a lot of trash.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2017, 07:17:08 AM
First goal was pulisexy tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2017, 08:29:48 AM
Yeah it was
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on March 30, 2017, 10:56:00 AM
https://twitter.com/fifamedia/status/847464397865861121

CONCACAF qualifying format will have to change, and I'm highly interested in the new format. Personally I would like to see some way to get it to 12 teams and do a double hex home and home round robin 22 game qualifying tournament, but idk if that would work or not.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 06, 2017, 12:09:50 PM
http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/3097703/concacaf-aiming-to-submit-3-nation-bid-rise-above-politics-montagliani

this is trash, if any country in the world could and should host a 48 team WC by itself it is the USA, but with FIFA pushing for multiple host tournaments now, doing a joint bid may be the only way to win it. If we do have the US, Mexico, and Canada get automatic bids, I think CONCACAF would be able to keep the same qualifying tournament set up as it is right now because we would effectively still be playing for the same 3.5 bids we are now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 10, 2017, 01:46:23 PM
official announcement has been made. CONCACAF is sponsoring a bid of the US/Mexico/Canada federation combo bid. Preliminary bid includes the US hosting from the QF on, 60 games in the US, 10 each in Canada and Mexico.

The only bid that could even come close to competing with this is a UK combo bid, and Europe can't bid for the '26 WC. This is coming to North America.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on April 10, 2017, 04:09:34 PM
Why the joint bid? NA pride?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on April 10, 2017, 04:10:59 PM
Is the US just throwing a bone to Mex and Can? I am in favor of the bid and sharing the wealth.
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 10, 2017, 05:34:05 PM
FIFA has been very vocal about wanting multiple host nations, the CONCACAF president is Canadian, so we had to include them to get full buy in from the federation, and we included Mexico so they wouldn't put together their own bid and split votes, we also got each of them to agree to only host 10 games a piece and we get the QF through the final. All in all if we have to co-host the tournament we got a pretty sweet deal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 10, 2017, 05:38:26 PM
Qatar got the WC by itself and we can't even do it smdh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 10, 2017, 05:39:41 PM
Well mocat, there has been an overhaul in FIFA leadership, also, we weren't willing to buy votes the last time around.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 10, 2017, 06:46:17 PM
Doing joint bids makes much more sense with the sharp increase in matches. I think solo bids are over for good. I think we'll have essentially bid regions; north america, south america, eastern asia (korea, Japan, China), southern asia/Australia/New Zealand, North Africa/SW Asia, Scandinavia + Belgium/Holland, and several Western Europe combos.

We got a very nice slice of this getting 60 matches, for perspective there were 64 matches in the last WC and the next two. My biggest concern is that there is only one grass pitch in Canada at this point in time. Mexico is pissed.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on April 10, 2017, 07:07:54 PM
FIFA has been very vocal about wanting multiple host nations, the CONCACAF president is Canadian, so we had to include them to get full buy in from the federation, and we included Mexico so they wouldn't put together their own bid and split votes, we also got each of them to agree to only host 10 games a piece and we get the QF through the final. All in all if we have to co-host the tournament we got a pretty sweet deal.
I'm a big fan. Continental pride! It will be a lot of fun to have all 3 nations involved. I'll be sure to get to some matches and go all out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 10, 2017, 08:50:29 PM
Doing joint bids makes much more sense with the sharp increase in matches. I think solo bids are over for good. I think we'll have essentially bid regions; north america, south america, eastern asia (korea, Japan, China), southern asia/Australia/New Zealand, North Africa/SW Asia, Scandinavia + Belgium/Holland, and several Western Europe combos.

We got a very nice slice of this getting 60 matches, for perspective there were 64 matches in the last WC and the next two. My biggest concern is that there is only one grass pitch in Canada at this point in time. Mexico is pissed.
Plenty of time to get grass fields in/develop a plan to get grass for the tournament in Canada. I'll be interested to see bids that come against us, I would bet no real contenders try to, especially since UEFA and the Asian federation can't.(which means an Australian/NZ combo bid which will be a formidable bid has to hold off because Australia is with Asia not Oceana). I'm sure just in UEFA we'll see a U.K. bid, a Spain/Portugal bid, German/Belgium bid in 2030. We'll see a half-hearted bid from some South American countries in 2026 but you'll see the big guns like an Argentina/Paraguay/Chile come out for 2030.

Also Mexico is super pissed but there is literally no partner they could have gotten with to even have a chance against a USA/Canada co-host especially with the head of CONCACAF being the lead rep for the Canadian Federation.

They'll get to host two groups, two Ro32 and two Ro16 games and that is far better than nothing + a free bid.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 11, 2017, 03:46:21 AM
Doing joint bids makes much more sense with the sharp increase in matches. I think solo bids are over for good. I think we'll have essentially bid regions; north america, south america, eastern asia (korea, Japan, China), southern asia/Australia/New Zealand, North Africa/SW Asia, Scandinavia + Belgium/Holland, and several Western Europe combos.

We got a very nice slice of this getting 60 matches, for perspective there were 64 matches in the last WC and the next two. My biggest concern is that there is only one grass pitch in Canada at this point in time. Mexico is pissed.
Plenty of time to get grass fields in/develop a plan to get grass for the tournament in Canada. I'll be interested to see bids that come against us, I would bet no real contenders try to, especially since UEFA and the Asian federation can't.(which means an Australian/NZ combo bid which will be a formidable bid has to hold off because Australia is with Asia not Oceana). I'm sure just in UEFA we'll see a U.K. bid, a Spain/Portugal bid, German/Belgium bid in 2030. We'll see a half-hearted bid from some South American countries in 2026 but you'll see the big guns like an Argentina/Paraguay/Chile come out for 2030.

Also Mexico is super pissed but there is literally no partner they could have gotten with to even have a chance against a USA/Canada co-host especially with the head of CONCACAF being the lead rep for the Canadian Federation.

They'll get to host two groups, two Ro32 and two Ro16 games and that is far better than nothing + a free bid.

It looks like there won't even be a competing bid. CONCACAF is trying to convince FIFA to formally award the bid this year.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 11, 2017, 06:59:05 AM
Doing joint bids makes much more sense with the sharp increase in matches. I think solo bids are over for good. I think we'll have essentially bid regions; north america, south america, eastern asia (korea, Japan, China), southern asia/Australia/New Zealand, North Africa/SW Asia, Scandinavia + Belgium/Holland, and several Western Europe combos.

We got a very nice slice of this getting 60 matches, for perspective there were 64 matches in the last WC and the next two. My biggest concern is that there is only one grass pitch in Canada at this point in time. Mexico is pissed.
Plenty of time to get grass fields in/develop a plan to get grass for the tournament in Canada. I'll be interested to see bids that come against us, I would bet no real contenders try to, especially since UEFA and the Asian federation can't.(which means an Australian/NZ combo bid which will be a formidable bid has to hold off because Australia is with Asia not Oceana). I'm sure just in UEFA we'll see a U.K. bid, a Spain/Portugal bid, German/Belgium bid in 2030. We'll see a half-hearted bid from some South American countries in 2026 but you'll see the big guns like an Argentina/Paraguay/Chile come out for 2030.

Also Mexico is super pissed but there is literally no partner they could have gotten with to even have a chance against a USA/Canada co-host especially with the head of CONCACAF being the lead rep for the Canadian Federation.

They'll get to host two groups, two Ro32 and two Ro16 games and that is far better than nothing + a free bid.

It looks like there won't even be a competing bid. CONCACAF is trying to convince FIFA to formally award the bid this year.

yeah, i just saw the AP say we are sending a letter to FIFA to rule on the bid during the 2018 congress.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 12:19:49 PM
the iberian-moroccan bid is intriguing, because they can argue if this goes to CONCACAF, and CONMBEBOL gets 2030, then you’re looking at a minimum of a 28 year gap between western Europe hosting the tournament, and that’s not even including the possibility of China/another AFC nation bidding for 2034
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 11, 2017, 02:26:35 PM
the meltdown i would have if Morocco or any African bid gets chosen over this joint US/Mex/Can bid would be all time. Also, i'm not sure why you or anyone else would suggest a South American bid is the favorite in 2030.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 02:47:02 PM
if you don't know the background behind the 2030 south american bid, i truly feel sorry for you and suggest you hang up your scarves and quit pretending to be a fan of the international game
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 02:47:50 PM
<insert weird scott's snarky response after he googles what he should already know>
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 11, 2017, 03:00:48 PM
if you don't know the background behind the 2030 south american bid, i truly feel sorry for you and suggest you hang up your scarves and quit pretending to be a fan of the international game

yup because the Copa América Centenario wasn't in America. Also the voting now is no even by the executive commitee but all 300+ nations, if you think that every single nation in FIFA is just going to roll over and hand a World Cup over you're crazy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on April 11, 2017, 03:20:17 PM
rumblings of jamaica 2030
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 07:47:14 PM
if you don't know the background behind the 2030 south american bid, i truly feel sorry for you and suggest you hang up your scarves and quit pretending to be a fan of the international game

yup because the Copa América Centenario wasn't in America. Also the voting now is no even by the executive commitee but all 300+ nations, if you think that every single nation in FIFA is just going to roll over and hand a World Cup over you're crazy.

the first world cup was held in uruguay, you clod. which is in south america.  the 2030 event is the 100th anniversary of the 1930 event which was held in uruguay. in south america. the south american bid is meant to honor that and is being pushed by CONMBEBOL and already has vocal support from many FIFA officials.

so please just hang up your scarves and quit pretending to love the beautiful game because quite honestly you're making me physically ill with your penchant for lying about your love for football. 
class dismissed smdh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 07:49:40 PM
rumblings of jamaica 2030

anything is possible and thank you for posting in this thread and not making me puke my brains out from reading a post.  i feel great after reading your post, actually.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 11, 2017, 10:21:47 PM
if you don't know the background behind the 2030 south american bid, i truly feel sorry for you and suggest you hang up your scarves and quit pretending to be a fan of the international game

yup because the Copa América Centenario wasn't in America. Also the voting now is no even by the executive commitee but all 300+ nations, if you think that every single nation in FIFA is just going to roll over and hand a World Cup over you're crazy.

the first world cup was held in uruguay, you clod. which is in south america.  the 2030 event is the 100th anniversary of the 1930 event which was held in uruguay. in south america. the south american bid is meant to honor that and is being pushed by CONMBEBOL and already has vocal support from many FIFA officials.

so please just hang up your scarves and quit pretending to love the beautiful game because quite honestly you're making me physically ill with your penchant for lying about your love for football. 
class dismissed smdh
lol get off your high horse I know when and where the first World Cup was and I made reference to the "100 year anniversary" by pointing out this so very proud confederation celebrated their 100th anniversary of their Copa America by playing it outside of South America. While yes they may get it, they will have real competition and legitimate bids going against it. Competition including the birthplace of the game, which has the backing of the largest federation the AFC.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 11, 2017, 10:23:51 PM
if you don't know the background behind the 2030 south american bid, i truly feel sorry for you and suggest you hang up your scarves and quit pretending to be a fan of the international game

yup because the Copa América Centenario wasn't in America. Also the voting now is no even by the executive commitee but all 300+ nations, if you think that every single nation in FIFA is just going to roll over and hand a World Cup over you're crazy.

the first world cup was held in uruguay, you clod. which is in south america.  the 2030 event is the 100th anniversary of the 1930 event which was held in uruguay. in south america. the south american bid is meant to honor that and is being pushed by CONMBEBOL and already has vocal support from many FIFA officials.

so please just hang up your scarves and quit pretending to love the beautiful game because quite honestly you're making me physically ill with your penchant for lying about your love for football. 
class dismissed smdh
lol get off your high horse I know when and where the first World Cup was and I made reference to the "100 year anniversary" by pointing out this so very proud confederation celebrated their 100th anniversary of their Copa America by playing it outside of South America. While yes they may get it, they will have real competition and legitimate bids going against it. Competition including the birthplace of the game, which has the backing of the largest federation the AFC.
Not to mention if they(England/Scotland bid) can strike a deal to ward off any other UEFA bid they have the largest possible voting block signed and delivered.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 08, 2017, 12:55:02 PM
Kansas City has been shut out of hosting a Hex WCQ which is highly disappointing to me.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: AbeFroman on May 08, 2017, 04:58:50 PM
Stupid decision, is USsoccer still obsessed with putting games in trashy Florida?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 03, 2017, 09:27:05 PM
Friendly vs Venezuela's B is about 15 minutes in. Nothing of note has happened yet except for Dempsey falling down a ton.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 03, 2017, 10:24:39 PM
Gold Cup 40 man was released. Will post in here later.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 03, 2017, 10:29:00 PM
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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 03, 2017, 10:31:52 PM
I'll be interested what team Mexico sends, very shortly after the Confederations Cup. We really need to win this Gold Cup this year because it locks us into at worst, another 1 game playoff with the 2019 winner for the 2021 Confed Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 03, 2017, 10:32:12 PM
Also Puli scored a nice goal to tie it up.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: halfEmpty on June 04, 2017, 08:18:14 AM
After watching that flailing offense, bad passes, poor touches, horrid set piece defense still, consider me worried for the next two.  I know that bradley has been a mainstay forever, but we need to start finding his replacement.  I'm struggling to find anything meaningful he's done lately besides his 2 or 3 bad giveaways/game.  Will be interesting to see what the gold cup roster brings.  Few guys in there getting their first shot.   Surprised by gonzalez since just a week or two ago he said he was all Mexico.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2017, 01:39:04 PM
Stale, no pace, no creativity; they look bored and disinterested
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: halfEmpty on June 09, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
I think it is safe to say that whenever dempsey gets the goals record, it will just be a placeholder for pulisic.  Barring some career ending injury.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 09, 2017, 12:45:23 PM
first half last night was so trash
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2017, 12:47:11 PM
US Soccer needs to stop with this "respect the rivalry" bullshit. El Tri's players and fans don't respect us, they hate us, they don't give a eff about respecting us.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2017, 05:47:00 PM
US Soccer needs to stop with this "respect the rivalry" bullshit. El Tri's players and fans don't respect us, they hate us, they don't give a *** about respecting us.

agreed
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2017, 07:47:51 PM
This ref situation is only getting worse. Also glad to see FIFA's threats on yelling hate speech for goal kicks has paid off.


Also I'm usually pretty anti-Bradley, but holyshit was that a nice shot. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2017, 07:49:22 PM
I still have goosebumps from that goal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2017, 07:55:22 PM
Beasley just got exposed.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2017, 07:55:28 PM
These refs are getting to the point where we need an out of conference ref to get a straight game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2017, 07:56:54 PM
Shocked and amazed it was Beasely who got torched.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2017, 08:05:18 PM
This game is going to get really bad with the ref openly supporting Mexico.  That no call on Yedlin giving Mex a corner will only make things worse.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2017, 08:17:22 PM
First card to Yedlin?  WTF what a joke.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2017, 08:34:22 PM
Beasley should have had help, but the defense was too slow getting back.  Not all his fault. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 11, 2017, 08:42:23 PM
Oh I don't think was totally at fault.  Honestly I was calling for an intentional foul from Acosta in the middle of the field to stem that tide.  But Beasely did pretty much everything wrong.  Allowing a player to cut in like, and if you're going to do that, having your hips the wrong way.  Allowing him to get 1 or 2 strides in front of you crossing the middle, just horrid play.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2017, 08:44:39 PM
Wasn't all Beasley's fault, but we have to have an option better than him on the left side, especially knowing there was going to be some rotation between the two games.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 11, 2017, 09:28:16 PM
Massive point. Great result.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on June 11, 2017, 10:18:50 PM
MOTM - Cameron for me.  He was massive in disrupting their attacks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 12, 2017, 06:53:19 AM
I found a lot of bright spots last night.  I really liked what we were doing up top and were a hair away so many times of getting more goals in both halves. Pulisic needed constant attention from more than one defender all night and the one time he got space in the second half he got off a pretty good attempt.  Wood looked good, and I'm sorry, showed why Altadore is part of the old guard.  He, Wood, plays back so much better when needed and looks to me to be so much more versatile.  I appreciate what players like Beasley have done for us in the past, but it's time to keep him in a limited role at best. 

For everyone saying this morning the US was lucky, you could find as many, if not more things to say about Mexico being lucky to get a point.  From Bradley's second half attempt, to Pulisic's run of play, and finally, and for me most importantly, Mexico not playing with 10 for 85' because of crap refereeing showed the US held their own pretty damn well.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 12, 2017, 10:31:52 AM
Altidore and Wood play their positions completely differently and for how Jozy plays he's still one of the best in the world. He is a big body that you play the ball to with his back to the goal. He holds the ball up for others to make runs. Jozy has a role that no other American has right now, although I think fat J-Mo will eventuality be the same. I think if Jozy gains form and keeps it for a year, he and Puli will be awesome together next summer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2017, 12:25:36 PM
as long as Jozy stays healthy he will still be a massive part of the 18 WC team, and just as MIR said, his back to goal linkup play is something no other forward gives the USMNT. Also, i don't think Wood is really versitile. He has more pace than Jozy, which was needed last night for the majority of the game, but i don't think he is some 5 tool striker.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 12, 2017, 12:26:04 PM
MOTM - Cameron for me.  He was massive in disrupting their attacks.

i agree with this 100%
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 12, 2017, 06:57:20 PM
Obviously Altidore and Wood do completely different things, as no one argued they were interchangeable.   Wood was a much better fit for the attack in that game plan in my opinion.

We'll see how Jozy goes in better reffed games.  He seemed to get frustrated really quickly when the ref called on foul on him to push off a molesting Mexican defender.  It would be amazing if he stays healthy as he is a great option for some game plans. 

I'm curious if we're going to see a Bradley renaissance or if this was a one game thing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 13, 2017, 08:47:44 AM
what did bradley do besides two amaze long ball shots
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: halfEmpty on June 13, 2017, 11:14:34 AM
what did bradley do besides two amaze long ball shots

I can't seem to recall him having a bad giveaway in the midfield for the first time in forever...  so that?  maybe?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 13, 2017, 11:15:21 AM
that is true
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 14, 2017, 05:44:55 AM
So Jesse Gonzalez is actually filing paperwork to switch to god's team from the shitty federation south of the US. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 14, 2017, 12:30:21 PM
So Jesse Gonzalez is actually filing paperwork to switch to god's team from the shitty federation south of the US.

big steal for the good guys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on June 29, 2017, 02:22:52 PM
Wasn't sure if this belong in TBD Euro thread if it includes national teams, but it's great watching Germany make Mexico look like a jv squad.  eff Mexico.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on June 29, 2017, 07:58:01 PM
This is the place for any and all national team talk, and I agree edn
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 01, 2017, 04:30:33 PM
DOM!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 02, 2017, 03:49:23 PM
Dom is going to come through this Gold Cup and be the go to 4th striker for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 02, 2017, 05:41:30 PM
Dom is going to come through this Gold Cup and be the go to 4th striker for the foreseeable future.
I was really worried with the first couple attempts (kinda reminded me of some of his early season finishing issues with SKC) but that half volley was pretty nice.  Hopefully it was just him pressing too much at the beginning.  It's great he is getting his shot.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 06, 2017, 04:14:59 PM
kobe is a big fan of dom

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/06/kobe-bryant-big-fan-usmnt-dom-dwyer-thats-my-guy?autoplay=true (https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/07/06/kobe-bryant-big-fan-usmnt-dom-dwyer-thats-my-guy?autoplay=true)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 06, 2017, 04:39:16 PM
Kobe has good taste in English born, USMNT strikers.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 08, 2017, 04:03:56 PM
Gold Cup right into Royals? Yes please.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Canary on July 08, 2017, 04:53:21 PM
Gold Cup right into Royals? Yes please.
That ought to be a great evening for you, sdk.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2017, 05:12:04 PM
That rowe move was absolutely bonkers
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2017, 05:12:24 PM
And then we immediately fell apart tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2017, 05:34:09 PM
Who is this irl chode #8
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2017, 05:34:31 PM
Oh jordan morris aka chode city usa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2017, 06:20:58 PM
So I watched this at the AOKC watch party which is the first time I've ever watched a USMNT in a bar setting so i didn't watch as close as I usually do, but all 4 defenders for the US were absolute garbage, and so was the midfield. Panama had far and away the best chances of the game, our midfield didn't create anything outside of Rowe's orgasm inducing assist to Dom. All in all I'm infuriated with that game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 08, 2017, 06:21:59 PM
Oh jordan morris aka chode city usa
I used to be in the fence but I'm firmly in the eff J-MO camp now.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2017, 07:26:33 PM
I thought zeus had an interesting game. Some great moments early, some wtf moments later
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2017, 07:27:06 PM
Oh jordan morris aka chode city usa
I used to be in the fence but I'm firmly in the eff J-MO camp now.

:thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2017, 10:23:51 PM
Oh jordan morris aka chode city usa
I used to be in the fence but I'm firmly in the eff J-MO camp now.

Welcome
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 12, 2017, 08:36:04 PM
Big bag of suck 30 minutes through the first half.  Very disappointing...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 12, 2017, 08:36:09 PM
FYI the back of this referee's head is completely flat
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 12, 2017, 08:51:23 PM
Is this like the B team's B team?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 12, 2017, 09:30:18 PM
This is pretty bad guys. 

I do appreciate a good "we want Dom" chant.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2017, 09:55:13 PM
This is trash. The USMNT pool isn't deep enough to have Bedoya as your most established player on the team and look good. Very sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 12, 2017, 09:57:29 PM
Anyone else have a weird hatred of Bedoya?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2017, 10:05:30 PM
I don't hate him, but there is a real quality issue at this level in the talent pool and apparently this is how we look when he is the most established player in the squad, and how we looked tonight was very sad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 15, 2017, 08:44:49 PM
Well I thought missing those 2 PKs was going to have a bigly impact on the US winning the group.  I really don't appreciate Donova's commentary ragging Dom that much after the miss.  Also didn't have as much commentary after a near identical miss by Corona.  Oh well, crap happens, keep did a good job reading it. 

Once again, for me at least, Zusi shows why he MUST be the designated free kick (and corner IMO) taker for the US when you aren't necessarily looking to go on goal (I would apply the same standard to SKC and Zusi > Benny).  That ball was just brilliant to seal the 3 points and the top of the pool.
Pretty happy with the result, much more at ease then after the last game. 

Anyone have ideas on who the 6 changes are?   Rowe and Dom I think did enough to stick around to the knockout round.  I'm sure people here will be able to ID some mid field changes that could work.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: millertime on July 15, 2017, 10:27:11 PM
oscar said that Bedoya is leaving for his kid's birth. I would think Sean Johnson is leaving as well as Hamid/Guzan if the rumors that Gonzalez is coming in are true.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 16, 2017, 05:29:13 AM
I was surprised to see J Gonzalez already being put on the bench. Will be interesting to see how the keeper situation plays out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 16, 2017, 11:20:32 AM
Sending Dom down? Ouch.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 16, 2017, 01:46:09 PM
https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2017/07/16/oscar-arena-makes-six-changes-usas-concacaf-gold-cup-roster

In case people don't see the changes

Dom (wtf, not sure what else he could have done, maybe make a PK.  but still I thought he had done enough)
Rowe
Bedoya (kid stuff)
Roldan
Johnson
Guzan
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 19, 2017, 08:22:05 PM
Is the A team trying to shave points? I mean that's the only logical explanation for this start.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 19, 2017, 09:32:17 PM
LOL at giving Altidore a purple nurple, what a crap player.


Holy crap a Tyson on the shoulder blade too!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2017, 09:39:33 PM
Salvadorans are being absolute crap humans tonight. Get Jozy out before he punches one of these twats in the jaw
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2017, 09:40:02 PM
Also outside the goal which was mainly due to a perfect set piece from Bradley, Omar has been shite tonight.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2017, 09:40:41 PM
Is the A team trying to shave points? I mean that's the only logical explanation for this start.
This 23 would still be considered a B team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 19, 2017, 09:43:06 PM
2, 3, or 4 should be gone now?  What a trash team.  Quickly looking worse then Mexico.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2017, 09:45:23 PM
This is far worse than Mexico
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on July 19, 2017, 10:10:53 PM
Glad Jozy didn't have to go justifiable homicide on someone......but he and Demp didn't score, Dom did.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 19, 2017, 10:12:26 PM
The Ticos are going to push our crap in on Saturday.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 19, 2017, 10:12:33 PM
Looks like the USMNT got a win tonight. Just got an update on my CBS app and thought I'd let you guys know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 21, 2017, 09:17:17 AM
Lalas and Rob Stone where on Total Soccer Show and when asked who the next manager of the USMNT the two names they gave as the guys to watch where Tab Ramos, and our guy Peter Vermes. Threw out a few other names in passing too but those are the two first names they put out there.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 22, 2017, 10:02:04 PM
No Gold Cup chatter?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2017, 10:05:06 PM
Orphan Black is over now, switching over
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 22, 2017, 10:23:01 PM
I've been saying quality, touch, and pitch to myself a lot.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 22, 2017, 10:23:25 PM
Boot and kit occasionally as well
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 22, 2017, 10:45:07 PM
BEAUTIFUL
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 22, 2017, 10:46:27 PM
Goooooooool! And traaaaaapppppssss!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 22, 2017, 10:55:07 PM
Dempsey!

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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: TownieCat on July 22, 2017, 11:22:59 PM
Nice work by SdK in here tonight.

Jozy ripping his jersey off in .05 seconds was very LOL


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 23, 2017, 02:06:40 PM
Great game. Jozy finally getting back on the score sheet and Demps' goal was fun. Gotta find a way to beat El Tri on wed, assuming the Reggae Boyz don't pull off the upset.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 23, 2017, 09:52:52 PM
REGGAE BOYZ WHAAAAAAAAAT
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on July 23, 2017, 09:54:18 PM
Cool runnings the table!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 23, 2017, 10:03:41 PM
Back2Back Gold Cup finals for Jamaica.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 26, 2017, 10:06:24 PM
#Death2JMo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 26, 2017, 10:45:35 PM
"Choden Morris the hero" my ass :jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on July 26, 2017, 10:53:24 PM
Lotta posters getting exposed in this thread!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 26, 2017, 10:59:33 PM
link?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 26, 2017, 11:13:40 PM
Dom would have had a hat trick.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 26, 2017, 11:14:14 PM
was fun tho
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on July 26, 2017, 11:19:13 PM
Glad we won. Now if we win the 2019 GC we don't have to play in that stupid CONCACAF CUP to make it to the Qatar Confederations Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 27, 2017, 08:37:27 AM
"Choden Morris the hero" my ass :jerk:

pretty sure he said "choden morris body shaped like a gyro"
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on July 27, 2017, 08:46:15 AM
Everybody itt when he did something good for the first time(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170727/f27b1ea24e2358685618b50684e3a3a5.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on July 27, 2017, 08:57:24 AM
lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2017, 08:25:17 PM
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/08/11/15/17/20170811-news-wc2026-united-bid-to-compete-against-morocco

Morocco has officially bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

Also it sounds like we may get to here what cities will be apart of the USA/Mex/Can bid next week.

Really hoping Kansas City is a part of it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on August 12, 2017, 09:48:50 PM
In Arrowhead?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on August 12, 2017, 09:49:25 PM
Not exactly the type of stadium I'd want on a global stage. Very yuck.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 13, 2017, 06:57:02 PM
Not exactly the type of stadium I'd want on a global stage. Very yuck.
lol okay
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on August 13, 2017, 07:19:30 PM
 How many cities will host? I'd love for KC as a city to host, Arrowhead isn't a good looking stad imo. It'd be great for ease of attendance on my part, but if I was anywhere else in the country ld be all yuck city about KC hosting
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 13, 2017, 10:06:05 PM
Okay sdk
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 13, 2017, 10:16:41 PM
LA, NY, Dallas, Chicago would all be host cities, but Kansas City has a great stadium, natural grass field that is a requirement and is central to the entire tournament. Not sure what your hate about Arrowhead is coming from, it's a great stadium.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 13, 2017, 10:17:55 PM
Also with the soccer facilities being built in correspondence with Sporting Club and the NT training center there are tons of spots for teams to practice and set up shop
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on August 13, 2017, 10:21:54 PM
I just think it looks ugly and concrete gross. Lo siento.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on August 13, 2017, 11:10:45 PM
Arrowhead looks fine. The gross-ness of it is more the fanbase than the stadium. Attendance is what would make or break how a stadium looks anyway
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on August 13, 2017, 11:21:44 PM
Arrowhead's shape is aesthetically pleasing but the red yellow and orange seats are pretty gross
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 14, 2017, 07:06:58 AM
Arrowhead's shape is aesthetically pleasing but the red yellow and orange seats are pretty gross
Arrowhead would sell out a WC game so you wouldn't have to worry about the admittedly bad seat color.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on August 14, 2017, 07:12:49 AM
Arrowhead looks fine. The gross-ness of it is more the fanbase than the stadium. Attendance is what would make or break how a stadium looks anyway
Solid point.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2017, 12:39:53 PM
https://www.sportingkc.com/post/2017/08/15/kansas-city-among-cities-vying-host-2026-world-cup-matches

49 stadiums, in 44 cities have put bids in, 20-25 venues will go to FIFA a part of the official bid
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2017, 12:41:12 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/bc146a6195d49bc2b6f2585f25ae5f48.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2017, 12:41:53 PM
Mexico and Canada will get 3 stadiums each, USA will get between 14-19
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2017, 12:50:16 PM
big train, get in here and quote that list
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2017, 12:52:10 PM
edit. read too quick, "at least 12 cities" will be host cities aka host games. doesn't bode as well for KC.



Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2017, 01:23:26 PM
edit. read too quick, "at least 12 cities" will be host cities aka host games. doesn't bode as well for KC.

LA Seattle Chicago Dallas New York and ATL will be the 6 cities the US gets if it is only 12 Total cities.

Houston, Kansas City, MSP would be in the mix for any other "central" slots

Bay Area and Vegas would be in the mix for any other West slots

Philly, Boston, and Miami will be in the mix for any other East slots
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on August 17, 2017, 09:13:55 AM
https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/898185102357925889
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on August 17, 2017, 10:11:58 AM
 :crossfingers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 17, 2017, 11:15:54 AM
https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/898185102357925889

back in business, KC
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 25, 2017, 11:43:18 AM
Roster for the next round of WCQ will come out on sunday. With Brooks out, Yedlin coming back from injury, i think you see Matt and Grahm called in. Will be interested to see what the full squad looks like. I would assume no crazy surprises, but we'll see soon enough.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 27, 2017, 04:39:45 PM
 https://twitter.com/goalusa/status/901921498851663872

Graham and Matt in the squad. Nothing to surprising. Sadly we still haven't moved on from the Wondo era.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on August 27, 2017, 05:22:26 PM
He's so tan
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 27, 2017, 11:05:40 PM
I love Wondo and DaMarcus but GMAFB, those are both spots where you could easily bring someone else into camp for those spots to give a look to. I also hate the selections of Omar Gonzalez and Fabian Johnson. Wasn't it determined that Johnson was the FP, TC from two years ago that screwed the team during the CONCACAF Cup?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2017, 06:37:15 AM
Omar has earned it imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2017, 10:01:51 AM
I thought he was butt during the Gold Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2017, 11:24:16 AM
Fabian Johnson is fine. Omar is fringe but with Brooks hurt i'm not shocked he got called in, may start. DMB is in because Yedlin is hurt, and we have no depth at outside back.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2017, 12:19:19 PM
Fabian Johnson is fine. Omar is fringe but with Brooks hurt i'm not shocked he got called in, may start. DMB is in because Yedlin is hurt, and we have no depth at outside back.

Those are all reasons to call some new people in to see if you can add to your depth instead of continuing to go to the limited options.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on August 28, 2017, 12:46:06 PM
Fabian Johnson is fine. Omar is fringe but with Brooks hurt i'm not shocked he got called in, may start. DMB is in because Yedlin is hurt, and we have no depth at outside back.

Those are all reasons to call some new people in to see if you can add to your depth instead of continuing to go to the limited options.

oscar Arena has no interest in adding to depth, or experimenting during WCQ. He was brought in to qualify and to do the best he can at Russia 2018. I'm not disagreeing with you, but when oscar knows he is only in the job for 11 more months he's going to bring in guys who are "proven" in his eyes instead of trying to take "chances".
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on September 01, 2017, 06:29:55 PM
:blank:

Same old story so far.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 06:31:18 PM
Howard trash
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 06:31:34 PM
Ream trash
Title: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 06:31:45 PM
NYC/NJ American soccer fans trash
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 06:31:52 PM
Sunil trash
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 06:32:14 PM
Anyone who is in the room when deciding where WCQs are played trash
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: halfEmpty on September 01, 2017, 06:53:45 PM
Agree on all fronts
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 07:13:13 PM
I want Nagbe to shine but he's also been trash
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 07:29:17 PM
This crap is absolutely unacceptable. There needs to be a hostile takeover of the USSF and every single person in charge of choosing game locations, any person associated with senior level coaching and scouting need to be fired, anyone at a senior leadership level needs to be fired, Sunil needs to kicked to the curb. This is the deepest and probably best player pool in the history of US Soccer and this is what we get? Burn it all down let PV run the entire show top to bottom and end this crap show NOW.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 07:30:49 PM
Every single person associated with US Soccer should be ashamed with that game. Every single American in the Tri-State area who is a sports fan should be ashamed that they got shown up this bad.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on September 01, 2017, 07:37:37 PM
What a crap show


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 07:44:56 PM
eff all of this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 07:46:20 PM
I sure hope some player or oscar sacks the eff up and tells off the rough ridin' USSF and Sunil post game about giving away a home qualifier. God damn I'm steamed
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 01, 2017, 07:49:34 PM
https://twitter.com/pcarrespn/status/903781691138985986
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: CHONGS on September 01, 2017, 08:01:09 PM
Team full of no talent that plays a boring game.  That's USA football and will be as long as the current system is in place.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 01, 2017, 09:16:46 PM
Who ever could have predicted this uninspired, dull roster would produce an uninspired, dull result. Hmmmmm, makes you think.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 03, 2017, 05:12:08 PM
Who ever could have predicted this uninspired, dull roster would produce an uninspired, dull result. Hmmmmm, makes you think.

Who would have been more inspired and less dull MIR
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 03, 2017, 05:50:02 PM
I mean pulisic started
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 03, 2017, 11:20:01 PM
Who ever could have predicted this uninspired, dull roster would produce an uninspired, dull result. Hmmmmm, makes you think.

Who would have been more inspired and less dull MIR

Since I don't have the bonafides to make such a radical suggestion, let's listen to what Taylor Twellman has to say about how we're selecting these teams.

* Duration: 50:53
* Published: 8/29/17 9:57:10 PM
* Episode Download Link (47 MB): http://omnystudio.com/d/clips/eea6f6e8-242e-442d-826d-a59b004c5ec9/51faa75f-f3eb-4179-ba13-a59b005219ac/f7abdfd9-43bf-4032-88d7-a7df00304a3c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=82fb080a-afef-4aa2-bc89-a59b005253dc

Long story short, he thinks that the old balls lineups we keep running out does nothing for US Soccer.

Now back to my editorializing. You guy's train of thought and oscar's, let's just keep using these guys philosophy is bullshit because it essentially doesn't allow you to develop depth, Twellman mentions this. The only change in the front 6 from the 4-0 disaster against Costa Rica, that got Jurgen fired, was Nagbe for Jones. We did add Villafana and Ream to the back, guess that was good for two less CRC goals. We've been talking for years about how we still don't have an anchor for the center mids but keep calling the same players. Ike should have been called by now, sorry if that makes me a homer, but I'm right.

Johnson should have never been allowed on the squad again after what happened during the CONCACAF Cup. He's proven that he barely gives a crap, it's not like he's a dynamic presence or anything.

I was thinking about this earlier this evening and it's kind of a mia culpa. Jurgen did do a great job of expanding our pool of players and he wasn't afraid to bring other players in. My biggest problem with him is that he crap on the domestic league and didn't give those players a fair shot. Now we have this guy who uses players like a warm blankie he needs to help him feel safe.

I'm not at all worried about qualifying, we'll do that, but we're 9 months from Russia and our player pool is more shallow than it was in Brazil, and the team isn't any better, and that's inexcusable.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2017, 08:33:20 AM
Game kicks at 4:30 today lol.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on September 05, 2017, 04:56:23 PM
Anybody got a streaming link?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 05, 2017, 05:35:10 PM
Burn this mother rough rider down.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 05, 2017, 05:35:37 PM
Anybody got a streaming link?
http://grandma.press/7.html
has been up and down, might be back after half.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2017, 06:08:53 PM
Jesus rough ridin' Christ almighty.

We are going to have to rough ridin' win both of our god damn final matches just to play in a rough ridin' playoff with Syria to go to the World Cup. The entire federation needs to be fired and restarted from scratch. Vermes needs to be the manager, and he should be able to make all the calls top to bottom.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2017, 06:19:32 PM
Missing the World Cup while it'll be a shock to the system of the USSF and hopefully cause wholesale changes, will be devastating to the sport as a whole. Only once every 4 years does domestic soccer of any kind get the headlines. For better or worse this also will give more ammo for the Euro Snobs and the Soccer haters to crap on MLS even more.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2017, 06:26:20 PM
Bobby Wood may have saved our WC hopes
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 05, 2017, 06:36:13 PM
Woohoo!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 05, 2017, 06:39:28 PM
P good meltdown
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 05, 2017, 07:37:17 PM
Is it a meltdown if he is right and has been consistent for a while?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 05, 2017, 08:09:21 PM
of course it is
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2017, 09:53:13 AM
Is it a meltdown if he is right and has been consistent for a while?

Well yeah because even if we did lose yesterday we wouldn't have had to win the last two matches. Well unless you think Panama is going to beat the United States and Costa Rica AND Honduras will beat Mexico and Costa Rica. Fact is one point will probably be enough.

What I find funny about the meltdown is I had a small one before both of these matches and my guy sw called me out. No apologies needed buddy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2017, 10:18:50 AM
meltdowns are fun guys, no need to be ashamed of your sports passion
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 06, 2017, 11:11:11 AM
No one would ever shame sw for meltdown, this and the skc threads are much better for them.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 06, 2017, 11:20:42 AM
best just to worry about ksu cat football guys, the usmnt is overrated.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2017, 06:48:37 PM
Is it a meltdown if he is right and has been consistent for a while?

Well yeah because even if we did lose yesterday we wouldn't have had to win the last two matches. Well unless you think Panama is going to beat the United States and Costa Rica AND Honduras will beat Mexico and Costa Rica. Fact is one point will probably be enough.

What I find funny about the meltdown is I had a small one before both of these matches and my guy sw called me out. No apologies needed buddy.
I don't think me asking you what roster would be more inspired is calling you out?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 06, 2017, 06:51:21 PM
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article171423477.html

12 locks, 22 cities battling for 4 spots. I hope KC gets one of them. With CMP, Swope, and the US Training center I would think very few of the remaining 22 cities can compete with that and Arrowhead.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 07, 2017, 02:27:49 PM

Forty-one cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have submitted applications to become official host cities for the 2026 World Cup, the United Bid Committee spearheading the joint bid says.

In July, the committee reached out to 44 cities and got responses from all but three -- Calgary, Alberta; Green Bay, Wis.; and San Diego. That leaves 32 cities in the U.S., six in Canada and three in Mexico up for consideration.

The committee will review all bid submissions and release an initial shortlist of cities later this fall. After that is released, the bid committee will provide more detailed bid information to cities and hold meetings to discuss questions as candidate cities prepare their final bids.

It will submit its final bid to FIFA by March 16, 2018, and that document is expected to include a list of 20-25 potential host cities.

With the 2026 World Cup set to be the first to have an expanded field of 48 teams, it's expected that at least 12 cities will ultimately be chosen to be official host cities, on which FIFA will have the final say.

"The Host Cities will help define the United Bid. Each will offer the best facilities and infrastructure to stage the world's biggest single-event sporting competition, the FIFA World Cup, and together they will play a key role in the development of the sport in North America," United Bid Committee Executive Director John Kristick said.

"We're thrilled with the submissions that we have received, especially each city's commitment to innovation and sustainability, and we look forward to bringing the best group of candidate host cities together for our official United Bid."

With Qualcomm Stadium not responding, San Diego is out of bid committee's plans to host the World Cup. Developers hoping to bring an MLS team to the city would like to demolish the old NFL venue, but plans for a replacement have not yet been approved.

The U.S. played a friendly at Qualcomm in January, but neither Lambeau Field in Green Bay nor McMahon Stadium in Calgary has ever hosted its respective national teams before.

Toronto's Rogers Centre and Montreal's Stade Saputo are also gone from the original list of 49 stadiums, though BMO Field and the Stade Olympique remain in those cities.

All stadiums are required to have at least 40,000 seats for group stage matches, and a capacity of at least 80,000 to be considered for the opening match and the final.

The submitted bids must provide information about each city's experience hosting major sporting and cultural events, potential venues, transportation infrastructure, available accommodations, environmental protection initiatives and more.

In addition to a stadium capable of hosting international soccer, each city must propose a list of potential training sites and locations for team base camps as well as hotels for teams, staff and VIPs.

The United Bid Committee will also evaluate cities on their commitment to sustainable event management, aspirations to develop soccer, and the positive social impact they anticipate stemming from the event in the local community and beyond.

Cities not selected to host matches may be involved with the World Cup in other ways. Those cities, including those not submitting bids to serve as official host cities, could be selected as the location for the International Broadcast Center, host team base camps, or host other major events such as the preliminary or final draw.

FIFA established a deadline of Aug. 11 for member associations to express their interest to bid to host the 2026 World Cup, and Morocco declared its intention to bid on this date. Both candidates must now submit their proposals for consideration by FIFA, with a decision to be taken at the FIFA Congress next June.

The list of potential host cities is as follows:

United States
City   Stadium   Capacity
Atlanta   Mercedes-Benz Stadium   75,000
Baltimore   M&T Bank Stadium   71,008
Birmingham, Ala.   Legion Field   71,594
Boston (Foxborough, Mass.)   Gillette Stadium   66,829
Charlotte, N.C.   Bank of America Stadium   75,525
Chicago   Soldier Field   61,500
Cincinnati   Paul Brown Stadium   65,515
Cleveland   FirstEnergy Stadium   67,895
Dallas   Cotton Bowl   92,100
Dallas (Arlington, Texas)   AT&T Stadium   105,000
Denver   Sports Authority Field   76,125
Detroit   Ford Field   65,000
Houston   NRG Stadium   72,200
Indianapolis   Lucas Oil Stadium   70,000
Jacksonville, Fla.   EverBank Field   82,000
Kansas City, Mo.   Arrowhead Stadium   76,416
Las Vegas   Raiders Stadium   72,000
Los Angeles   Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum   93,000
Los Angeles (Inglewood, Calif.)   City of Champions Stadium   100,000
Los Angeles (Pasadena, Calif.)   Rose Bowl   90,888
Miami   Hard Rock Stadium   65,326
Minneapolis   U.S. Bank Stadium   66,200
Nashville, Tenn.   Nissan Stadium   69,143
New Orleans   Mercedes-Benz Superdome   76,468
New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford, N.J.)   MetLife Stadium   82,500
Orlando, Fla.   Camping World Stadium   65,000
Philadelphia   Lincoln Financial Field   69,596
Phoenix (Glendale, Ariz.)   University of Phoenix Stadium   73,000
Pittsburgh   Heinz Field   68,400
Salt Lake City   Rice-Eccles Stadium   45,807
San Antonio   Alamodome   72,000
San Francisco/San Jose (Santa Clara, Calif.)   Levi's Stadium   75,000
Seattle   CenturyLink Field   72,000
Tampa, Fla.   Raymond James Stadium   75,000
Washington (Landover, Md.)   FedEx Field   82,000

Canada
City   Stadium   Capacity
Edmonton, Alberta   Commonwealth Stadium   56,302
Montreal   Stade Olympique   61,004
Ottawa, Ontario   TD Place Stadium   24,000
Regina, Saskatchewan   Mosaic Stadium   30,048
Toronto   BMO Field   30,000
Vancouver, British Columbia   BC Place   54,500

Mexico
City   Stadium   Capacity
Guadalajara, Jalisco   Estadio Chivas   45,364
Mexico City   Estadio Azteca   87,000
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon   Estadio Rayados   52,237
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 07, 2017, 03:44:45 PM
United States
City   Stadium   Capacity
Atlanta   Mercedes-Benz Stadium   75,000  too domey
Baltimore   M&T Bank Stadium   71,008
Birmingham, Ala.   Legion Field   71,594   we're not hosting the world cup in rough ridin' alabama
Boston (Foxborough, Mass.)   Gillette Stadium   66,829  gross stadium in a gross area
Charlotte, N.C.   Bank of America Stadium   75,525
Chicago   Soldier Field   61,500
Cincinnati   Paul Brown Stadium   65,515
Cleveland   FirstEnergy Stadium   67,895
Dallas   Cotton Bowl   92,100
Dallas (Arlington, Texas)   AT&T Stadium   105,000 the most domey of domes
Denver   Sports Authority Field   76,125
Detroit   Ford Field   65,000 nobody in detroit cares about soccer. also too domey
Houston   NRG Stadium   72,200 too sweaty and domey
Indianapolis   Lucas Oil Stadium   70,000 nonstops to paris is nice but too domey
Jacksonville, Fla.   EverBank Field   82,000
Kansas City, Mo.   Arrowhead Stadium   76,416
Las Vegas   Raiders Stadium   72,000   we already will have had a world cup in qatar
Los Angeles   Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum   93,000
Los Angeles (Inglewood, Calif.)   City of Champions Stadium   100,000
Los Angeles (Pasadena, Calif.)   Rose Bowl   90,888
Miami   Hard Rock Stadium   65,326
Minneapolis   U.S. Bank Stadium   66,200  too doooooomey
Nashville, Tenn.   Nissan Stadium   69,143
New Orleans   Mercedes-Benz Superdome   76,468  will be underwater by 2026, also too domey
New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford, N.J.)   MetLife Stadium   82,500
Orlando, Fla.   Camping World Stadium   65,000
Philadelphia   Lincoln Financial Field   69,596
Phoenix (Glendale, Ariz.)   University of Phoenix Stadium   73,000  too domey
Pittsburgh   Heinz Field   68,400
Salt Lake City   Rice-Eccles Stadium   45,807  a stadium for ants?
San Antonio   Alamodome   72,000  too disgusting, also too domey
San Francisco/San Jose (Santa Clara, Calif.)   Levi's Stadium   75,000
Seattle   CenturyLink Field   72,000
Tampa, Fla.   Raymond James Stadium   75,000  too embarrassing
Washington (Landover, Md.)   FedEx Field   82,000


looks like the field is down to 19 cities  :cool:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 07, 2017, 03:51:34 PM
imo NYC, chicago, DC, and LA are the only 4 no brainers. that leaves 8 spots for the other 15 cities.

not quite no brainers but pretty sure they'll get one:
miami
dallas
san francisco
seattle

that leaves 4 spots for the other 11 cities.

mocat's last 4 in:
nashville
denver
philadelphia
kansas city
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 07, 2017, 03:52:08 PM
i should've taken baltimore out. it's too close to DC.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 07, 2017, 03:53:31 PM
i'm kind of surprised the Horseshoe didn't make that list
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 07, 2017, 04:03:10 PM
i'd prefer no domes too, but i am doubting that happens.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on September 07, 2017, 04:14:43 PM
Phoenix has a real grass field inside that dome.  I think they are a stronger contender than you give them credit for.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 07, 2017, 04:15:55 PM
Phoenix has a real grass field inside that dome.  I think they are a stronger contender than you give them credit for.

they are a real contender.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 07, 2017, 04:20:10 PM
i will burn down my own house and move to alaska if indianapolis gets to host over us
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 07, 2017, 11:50:02 PM
Phoenix is a no brainer, it's the best stadium for soccer in the United States.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2017, 12:16:15 AM
Why do you guys like dome soccer so much?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2017, 12:17:52 AM
Phoenix is just qatar again, and qatar is going to be a PR disaster for fifa
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2017, 12:53:48 AM
It's nothing like Qatar. University of Phoenix stadium has a retractable roof and real grass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2017, 08:23:53 AM
Phoenix is just qatar again

wrong
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2017, 08:24:55 AM
qatar is going to be a PR disaster for fifa

also sites will be decided way before the Qatar WC so even if there is some massive backlash against domes, it will have zero impact on the sites already awarded games for 2026
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2017, 08:29:44 AM
Is this like the no joke zone sheesh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2017, 08:30:53 AM
It's nothing like Qatar. University of Phoenix stadium has a retractable roof and real grass.
You think the retractable roof comes into play in July?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2017, 09:15:17 AM
It's nothing like Qatar. University of Phoenix stadium has a retractable roof and real grass.
You think the retractable roof comes into play in July?

They'll get to play on real grass in tolerable conditions. They won't have that luxury at any other American venue.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on September 08, 2017, 01:33:06 PM
Are some of the games going to be on turf?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 08, 2017, 03:46:55 PM
Are some of the games going to be on turf?

 :facepalm:


no
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2017, 05:04:53 PM
Are some of the games going to be on turf?

 :facepalm:


no

You see something I haven't with regard to Canada?

Also Sdk, scott was a bit harsh there.  There are turf venues like Met Life Stadium, Cowboys Stadium, and CenturyLink Field that have to use temporary grass that has traditionally been terrible.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on September 08, 2017, 05:20:01 PM
MIR made a point about playing on real grass. I was under the impression that all WC games were played on real grass. At least for the men, I know about the women having to play on turf.

So I didn't understand the point about playing on real grass that MIR was making.

scott, is a dillweed.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2017, 07:48:40 PM
MIR made a point about playing on real grass. I was under the impression that all WC games were played on real grass. At least for the men, I know about the women having to play on turf.

So I didn't understand the point about playing on real grass that MIR was making.

scott, is a dillweed.

My point was that Phoenix (Glendale) has an actual real, permanent grass surface where as a lot of the other modern facilities don't. I actually think this is why Levi's Stadium keeps getting matches even though people seem to hate the crap out of it.

I haven't seen anything about what they're going to do in Canada.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2017, 11:52:24 PM
MIR how did you feel about my list, Phoenix aside
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2017, 02:39:53 AM
No problems. I don't like DC as much as you do though, I've heard FedEx Field sucks and if it isn't a great NFL stadium, it certainly isn't suitable for the World Cup. I think they'll need a plan in place for some renos to that place if they're getting it. Speaking of shitty stadiums LOL @ Scott for the Cotton Bowl, holy crap. Can you imagine a sportocrat sitting in that shithole when it's 147 degrees in Dallas in June?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2017, 03:11:19 AM
DC is only a lock bc its the capital imo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 09, 2017, 08:20:50 PM
MIR made a point about playing on real grass. I was under the impression that all WC games were played on real grass. At least for the men, I know about the women having to play on turf.

So I didn't understand the point about playing on real grass that MIR was making.

scott, is a dillweed.

My point was that Phoenix (Glendale) has an actual real, permanent grass surface where as a lot of the other modern facilities don't. I actually think this is why Levi's Stadium keeps getting matches even though people seem to hate the crap out of it.

I haven't seen anything about what they're going to do in Canada.
I thought Canadian Federation came out and said that they will have natural grass for 2026 but couldn't find the quotes after looking for 5 minutes. I will say this though, I'll make any bet anyone wants to make that they will have natural grass at all venues for the 2026 Men's World Cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on September 09, 2017, 08:22:49 PM
Oh look Scotts in the pocket of Big Grass.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on September 09, 2017, 08:23:46 PM
Never would have guessed he was all about Turf Building
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 09, 2017, 11:03:01 PM
Ok.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 26, 2017, 10:59:28 PM
I know these "leaked" jerseys never get used, but dear God NO!
https://twitter.com/FrancooC07/status/912479766128861189
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 27, 2017, 06:13:06 AM
Is that a FootJoy tattoo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2017, 08:25:09 AM
i actually don't mind those jerseys.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2017, 09:18:54 AM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2017, 10:38:11 AM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2017, 11:15:50 AM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?

Nah, not new, just a reminder.
U.S. Soccer's policy requiring players stand for national anthem still in place
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3214195/us-soccers-policy-requiring-players-stand-for-national-anthem-still-in-place
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?

Nah, not new, just a reminder.
U.S. Soccer's policy requiring players stand for national anthem still in place
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3214195/us-soccers-policy-requiring-players-stand-for-national-anthem-still-in-place

i have absolutely zero issue that U.S. Soccer has a policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem. Makes sense that when you're representing your country you'll stand during the national anthem. The NBA has this same rule.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 27, 2017, 12:21:25 PM
What would you do anyway? Awkwardly kneel behind a ten year old kid?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2017, 01:28:34 PM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?

Nah, not new, just a reminder.
U.S. Soccer's policy requiring players stand for national anthem still in place
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3214195/us-soccers-policy-requiring-players-stand-for-national-anthem-still-in-place

i have absolutely zero issue that U.S. Soccer has a policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem. Makes sense that when you're representing your country you'll stand during the national anthem. The NBA has this same rule.

I absolutely will not argue this with people, I refuse, but I do have a question. Do you agree with these dudes having their medals stripped?
(https://haingu.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/tsjc.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2017, 01:58:35 PM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?

Nah, not new, just a reminder.
U.S. Soccer's policy requiring players stand for national anthem still in place
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3214195/us-soccers-policy-requiring-players-stand-for-national-anthem-still-in-place

i have absolutely zero issue that U.S. Soccer has a policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem. Makes sense that when you're representing your country you'll stand during the national anthem. The NBA has this same rule.

I absolutely will not argue this with people, I refuse, but I do have a question. Do you agree with these dudes having their medals stripped?
(https://haingu.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/tsjc.jpg)

no i do not. And if any player representing the national soccer teams chose to protest i would have absolutely zero issue with that as well. Companies and Corporations should be free to put in rules for employees, and employees can make the decision to follow or not and deal with any consequences.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 27, 2017, 03:19:28 PM
you should have to observe the national anthem if you represent in international competition, it's international competition. eternal respect to anyone with a legitimate grievance who chooses that time to demonstrate despite that policy, history will vindicate them.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 27, 2017, 03:21:48 PM
the fist in the air guys were still standing upright guys
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2017, 03:25:45 PM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?

Nah, not new, just a reminder.
U.S. Soccer's policy requiring players stand for national anthem still in place
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3214195/us-soccers-policy-requiring-players-stand-for-national-anthem-still-in-place

i have absolutely zero issue that U.S. Soccer has a policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem. Makes sense that when you're representing your country you'll stand during the national anthem. The NBA has this same rule.

I absolutely will not argue this with people, I refuse, but I do have a question. Do you agree with these dudes having their medals stripped?
(https://haingu.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/tsjc.jpg)

no i do not. And if any player representing the national soccer teams chose to protest i would have absolutely zero issue with that as well. Companies and Corporations should be free to put in rules for employees, and employees can make the decision to follow or not and deal with any consequences.

So you think there should be a policy and consequences but you don't agree with the enforcement of said consequences?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2017, 03:31:50 PM
you should have to observe the national anthem if you represent in international competition, it's international competition. eternal respect to anyone with a legitimate grievance who chooses that time to demonstrate despite that policy, history will vindicate them.

Essentially the same reply I had for Scott. I'm confused as to how you would hold the protestor in high esteem while calling for the protestor to receive negative consequences for doing so.

I also don't understand how or why the anthem played during international competition makes a difference. The anthem is exactly the same, help me to understand the distinction.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on September 27, 2017, 03:38:49 PM
I hate Sunil Gulati with the fire of a billion suns.

The end.

did something new happen?

Nah, not new, just a reminder.
U.S. Soccer's policy requiring players stand for national anthem still in place
http://www.espnfc.com/united-states/story/3214195/us-soccers-policy-requiring-players-stand-for-national-anthem-still-in-place

i have absolutely zero issue that U.S. Soccer has a policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem. Makes sense that when you're representing your country you'll stand during the national anthem. The NBA has this same rule.

I absolutely will not argue this with people, I refuse, but I do have a question. Do you agree with these dudes having their medals stripped?
(https://haingu.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/tsjc.jpg)

no i do not. And if any player representing the national soccer teams chose to protest i would have absolutely zero issue with that as well. Companies and Corporations should be free to put in rules for employees, and employees can make the decision to follow or not and deal with any consequences.

So you think there should be a policy and consequences but you don't agree with the enforcement of said consequences?

Just because i don't agree with any penalties and consequences, doesn't mean i don't believe that corporations, federations, and committees can't have rules and consequences. Would I want NBA players or USMNT/USWNT players to get fined for this type of protest? No. Do I have a problem with with these bodies having the rules in place? No.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 27, 2017, 03:40:49 PM
I don't know why the anthem is played before a match between two American teams. I understand its role in a match between two countries. That's the difference and a representative should be expected to observe according to tradition.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 27, 2017, 03:42:51 PM
protesting in the NFL: a family having a heated argument at the dinner table
protesting at the olympics: causing a scene in front of all the other families at church
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 01, 2017, 12:12:35 PM
I'm sure this isn't breaking news by now but Benny was called into the last round of qualifiers with Zusi and MB. No more Fabian :billdance:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 01, 2017, 02:05:07 PM
Yeah, I like the roster, but let’s see how this team looks on the field. I liked the last roster but we all know how well those games looked.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 04, 2017, 02:43:04 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171004/e4a2b5ecdf661a626876cd4f04e2a057.jpg)


Updated list of cities apart if the WC ‘26 bid moving forward.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 06, 2017, 08:27:58 AM
Gameday boys and girls, win and we are probably in, lose and we are probably out. Draw, probably playing Syria to go to Russia.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 06, 2017, 09:10:36 AM
 :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: halfEmpty on October 06, 2017, 09:38:08 AM
I think they win, but I just don't know with this team any more.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 06, 2017, 03:35:59 PM
Orlando should be litty2titty
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 06, 2017, 07:22:15 PM
Oh man Puli is so good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 06, 2017, 07:22:29 PM
Jozy’s PK was super swaggy.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on October 06, 2017, 08:33:09 PM
It's about time we had a game that was dominated like this. This should be the expectation for every game (unless we are playing someone good).
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on October 10, 2017, 05:13:22 PM
we're not going to lose tonight right? headed to watch at keltic star in a lil bit :peek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2017, 06:15:37 PM
cliffs on current state of usmnt and who we play?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 06:27:09 PM
We play T&T tonight


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171010/bde60a916a283ec25c6bb8f9bc7b6de2.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 07:27:56 PM
Omar scored on us
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on October 10, 2017, 07:28:12 PM
:curse:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Holy crap we're gonna be 5th and be out
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: halfEmpty on October 10, 2017, 08:52:11 PM
Lol, crap result for a crap squad. They don't deserve to play in the wc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 08:52:18 PM
Someone call scott and take the sharp stuff out of his kitchen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 08:53:33 PM
eff everything.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 08:54:16 PM
I hope every single person who works for the USSF dies
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 08:54:50 PM
Literally unbelievable
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 08:54:55 PM
I hope every player besides Puli dies
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 08:55:13 PM
I want to murder Sunil
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 08:56:25 PM
Burn USSF to the ground and everyone associated with it
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 10, 2017, 09:04:31 PM
If Sunil Gulati isn't fired by tomorrow morning I'll burn the hole in the ground for the facility in KC.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on October 10, 2017, 09:06:55 PM
So the US won't be making the world cup?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 09:07:25 PM
So the US won't be making the world cup?
eff you stupid piece of crap.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on October 10, 2017, 09:07:49 PM
So the US won't be making the world cup?
eff you stupid piece of crap.
Ok I'll Google it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on October 10, 2017, 09:09:05 PM
So the US won't be making the world cup?
eff you stupid piece of crap.
Ok I'll Google it.
Googled it. Sorry USMNT fans.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 09:09:10 PM
So the US won't be making the world cup?
eff you stupid piece of crap.
Ok I'll Google it.
You’re so rough ridin' funny
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 09:09:58 PM
FUUUUUUCK everything and everyone
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: spacedog on October 10, 2017, 09:11:50 PM

I may never feel any feelings ever again.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 09:12:20 PM
Next June should be suicide prevention month
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 10, 2017, 09:15:36 PM
Jesus Christ oscar in his post game makes me want to murder him even more.  Smug eff.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 09:30:12 PM
oscar is a eff. MIR was always right I was a eff for ever defending the hire. eff me I deserve to die.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2017, 09:43:14 PM
His pregame comments were a red flag
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 10, 2017, 09:47:17 PM
https://deadspin.com/u-s-a-out-of-world-cup-on-phantom-goal-1819343176

CONCACAF GONNA CONCACAF
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on October 10, 2017, 09:50:45 PM
I will accept us not being in the world cup if it leads to promotion and relegation in all our leagues.  We need major changes to prevent something like this ever happening again. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on October 10, 2017, 09:58:56 PM
I legit did not know. Sorry sw.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 10:07:45 PM
I will accept us not being in the world cup if it leads to promotion and relegation in all our leagues.  We need major changes to prevent something like this ever happening again.
Nothing will happen because there is no real leadership and anyone in any decision making roles are rough ridin' idiots. Academy systems are still for the most part trash, and Americans will never pull their kids out of school at age 12 to start playing and practicing full time.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 10, 2017, 10:08:23 PM
eff Tim Howard. I hope he breaks both legs
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on October 10, 2017, 10:24:28 PM
I will accept us not being in the world cup if it leads to promotion and relegation in all our leagues.  We need major changes to prevent something like this ever happening again.
Nothing will happen because there is no real leadership and anyone in any decision making roles are rough ridin' idiots. Academy systems are still for the most part trash, and Americans will never pull their kids out of school at age 12 to start playing and practicing full time.

oh i know.  this is just the change that I want and American soccer needs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on October 10, 2017, 10:55:16 PM
Who wants to go to Russia, or Qatar for that matter. rough ridin' build the team for 2026 and let's win this bad boy on our turf.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 10, 2017, 11:53:14 PM
I will accept us not being in the world cup if it leads to promotion and relegation in all our leagues.  We need major changes to prevent something like this ever happening again.

OMG, we have a pro rel guy on here  :'bye cruel world:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 11, 2017, 12:25:09 AM
I will accept us not being in the world cup if it leads to promotion and relegation in all our leagues.  We need major changes to prevent something like this ever happening again.

OMG, we have a pro rel guy on here  :'bye cruel world:
assuming wholesale changes, why are you against that system?  Hasn't it built British soccer to the top league?  Not sure you can say it's been the dominant force in domestic development there, as I don't know enough.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2017, 06:32:34 AM
Also pro/rel won’t happen and pro/rel wouldn’t have prevented this. What would have prevented this would be having full fledged residency academy programs at every single club in America, and have outlets for the truly elite youth players to begin playing full time competitive games at a younger age.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2017, 07:41:46 AM
Also I have a hard time believing Pete would let that bs effort happen.  Take mls cup and then do the job you were born to do Pete :cry:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2017, 07:50:49 AM
Also I have a hard time believing Pete would let that bs effort happen.  Take mls cup and then do the job you were born to do Pete :cry:

yup. it's time Vermes does what the country needs him to do. Fix it all.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2017, 07:54:32 AM
also, how much do you want to bet Nike and the USSF try to set up an NIT style tournament next summer before the world cup with the US, Holland, Chile, Wales, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Ghana, China and the losers from the playoffs,
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2017, 09:41:05 AM
Wtf happened dudes? This sucks
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 8manpick on October 11, 2017, 09:44:56 AM
Ts & Ts, soccer folks
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 11, 2017, 10:17:41 AM
 :lol:

https://twitter.com/VanessaOblinger/status/917938968867504128
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 11, 2017, 10:33:52 AM
Not a full time soccer guy but I enjoy the WC.  Pretty bummed.

I enjoy how some of the commentators are really calling these guys out.

It’s just weird considering the rocket ship rise of soccer in the US and the copious amounts of infrastructure built to support soccer over the last 15 years, and the US can’t qualify. 

Damn
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cDubya on October 11, 2017, 11:46:38 AM
Not a full time soccer guy but I enjoy the WC.  Pretty bummed.

I enjoy how some of the commentators are really calling these guys out.

It’s just weird considering the rocket ship rise of soccer in the US and the copious amounts of infrastructure built to support soccer over the last 15 years, and the US can’t qualify. 

Damn

All the infrastructure in the world won't fix management.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 11, 2017, 12:09:48 PM
Even if you convinced the MLS programs to have boarding academies similar to tennis academies, would there be any demand for it?  The tennis academies are filled by people trying to get their kids D-1 scholarships.  In other countries are the 12 year olds given scholarships for room/board with some sort of deal when they're 17/18 they will sign with that club.  Is there a binding agreement that won't work with the US system of trying to get a college scholarship?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2017, 12:41:56 PM
Even if you convinced the MLS programs to have boarding academies similar to tennis academies, would there be any demand for it?  The tennis academies are filled by people trying to get their kids D-1 scholarships.  In other countries are the 12 year olds given scholarships for room/board with some sort of deal when they're 17/18 they will sign with that club.  Is there a binding agreement that won't work with the US system of trying to get a college scholarship?

academy players go on to college literally all the time.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2017, 01:01:46 PM
also, how much do you want to bet Nike and the USSF try to set up an NIT style tournament next summer before the world cup with the US, Holland, Chile, Wales, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Ghana, China and the losers from the playoffs,

I'm not sure that FIFA would be on board with it though. ESPN would love it.


Also I don't buy this as being some kind of blow to the long term of US soccer. I'm certainly not going to spin this as a good thing either. I do think the end result of this will be better than slogging through a playoff with Australia only to flame out in group play.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2017, 01:30:56 PM
Serious question, please don't get mad at me. How can the women do well with a similar system in place?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chum1 on October 11, 2017, 01:39:03 PM
The women are probably doing about how they should given population size, financial commitment, etc. It seems like the question is more about why the men underperform so badly when measured this way. And no one has an answer!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: chum1 on October 11, 2017, 01:45:59 PM
They should probably go ahead and get rid of this guy IMMEDIATELY.

Quote
Gulati took issue with such sentiments in the immediate aftermath.

“You don't make wholesale changes based on the ball being 2 inches wide or 2 inches in,” he said in remarks reported by ESPNFC, referring to a late shot by Clint Dempsey that would’ve leveled the match and booked the USMNT’s qualification, only to hit the post.

“So we will look at everything, obviously, all of our programs, both the national team and all the development stuff. But we've got some pieces in place that we think are very good and are coming along.”

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/11/us-soccer-president-gulati-speaks-qualifying-failure-not-good-enough
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on October 11, 2017, 01:53:23 PM
Serious question, please don't get mad at me. How can the women do well with a similar system in place?

I was going to give some time before I brought up the women's success. sw needs time to grieve.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2017, 02:13:01 PM
They should probably go ahead and get rid of this guy IMMEDIATELY.

Quote
Gulati took issue with such sentiments in the immediate aftermath.

“You don't make wholesale changes based on the ball being 2 inches wide or 2 inches in,” he said in remarks reported by ESPNFC, referring to a late shot by Clint Dempsey that would’ve leveled the match and booked the USMNT’s qualification, only to hit the post.

“So we will look at everything, obviously, all of our programs, both the national team and all the development stuff. But we've got some pieces in place that we think are very good and are coming along.”

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/11/us-soccer-president-gulati-speaks-qualifying-failure-not-good-enough
Who voted for this clown?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 11, 2017, 05:14:25 PM
The women are probably doing about how they should given population size, financial commitment, etc. It seems like the question is more about why the men underperform so badly when measured this way. And no one has an answer!
What are the two big sports that women play in the US?  (I haven't looked at the numbers but I would wager volleyball is a distant 3rd). 

And even for what meager money they get from the US federation, it's still crap loads better then what the majority of the world does for their women's teams.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 11, 2017, 06:49:34 PM
Serious question, please don't get mad at me. How can the women do well with a similar system in place?

We're just way ahead of everyone else but they are closing fast. We dedicated time and money to our women's program well before anyone else. When women's soccer became a thing it was us and Sweden and really no one else. China became a power then Brazil came soon after. It is rapidly becoming a world game and we don't dominate nearly the way we used to. We lost the last tournament we played and it was here.

The women will not have issues qualifying for the World Cup because CONCACAF for the women is a trainwreck. As you can imagine women's soccer isn't really a thing in developing countries.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2017, 07:49:33 PM
Also as a country across literally every sport there are far more opportunities and funding for women’s sports in America than anywhere else. No country in CONCACAF will ever do enough to compete with the US.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 11, 2017, 07:53:55 PM
also, how much do you want to bet Nike and the USSF try to set up an NIT style tournament next summer before the world cup with the US, Holland, Chile, Wales, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Ghana, China and the losers from the playoffs,

I'm not sure that FIFA would be on board with it though. ESPN would love it.


Also I don't buy this as being some kind of blow to the long term of US soccer. I'm certainly not going to spin this as a good thing either. I do think the end result of this will be better than slogging through a playoff with Australia only to flame out in group play.

The end result may be better, maybe not, but if Sunil wins re-election in February I will not be convinced any net-positive will come of this.


Also, if the ESPN International Invitational Cup hosted in America the two weeks leading into the World Cup existed I don’t think FIFA would lose too much sleep. I just want to see the US play in some high quality friendlies next summer because they need as much game time and even faux competition as possible as they literally won’t have a “meaningful” match until the 2019 Gold Cup
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2017, 08:13:28 PM
Would watch ^
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SdK on October 13, 2017, 10:52:50 AM
The first head rolls!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dmartin on October 13, 2017, 01:11:27 PM
The first head rolls!

I'm usually pretty quiet in this thread, but WOOHOO!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2017, 01:13:27 PM
Sunil is a god damn wanker.  :jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 13, 2017, 01:31:40 PM
I don't know if this is a head rolling, it was widely suspected that Arena was only on for the world cup qualifying and the tournament. I'm surprised he's out before the friendlies next month, I don't love the idea of an interim manger, even for two friendlies.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on October 13, 2017, 02:35:24 PM
I don't know if this is a head rolling, it was widely suspected that Arena was only on for the world cup qualifying and the tournament. I'm surprised he's out before the friendlies next month, I don't love the idea of an interim manger, even for two friendlies.

it's just going to be Ramos and he's going to call in all the kids playing in Europe and any MLS guys who didn't make the playoffs.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2017, 01:44:36 PM
https://twitter.com/GotSoccer/status/929112695663718401
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2017, 01:44:56 PM
...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171111/99b8f4a6eede615a9b809add382971ca.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 13, 2017, 08:14:06 PM
Italy  :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek: :sdeek:



I'm warming up the to be named summer tournament 2018 wagon.  6 or 8 teams, or bigger. 
US
Italy
Chile
Ghana
Cameroon
Wales
Ivory Coast
Netherlands
Australia/Honduras*
Bosnia
Ireland*
Czech
Netherlands
Venezuela
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on November 14, 2017, 02:23:12 PM
I came up with this idea before it was being talked about as a real thing.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 14, 2017, 03:08:47 PM
Oh man McKennie's finish  :surprised: :love:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 01, 2017, 10:17:37 AM
We gonna let Tennessee and John Currie ruin the soccer threads too?

World Cup draw, bitches.

There's no group of death and group A, while usually trash, might be the trashiest of trash this time. They gotta fix this pot system, it's awful.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on December 01, 2017, 11:36:02 AM
I'd say D and F look like the toughest, but neither is very group of death'y. I hope our Icelandic boys can make it through.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on December 01, 2017, 11:38:31 AM
tough draw for Sverige
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on December 03, 2017, 10:22:20 AM
We gonna let Tennessee and John Currie ruin the soccer threads too?

World Cup draw, bitches.

There's no group of death and group A, while usually trash, might be the trashiest of trash this time. They gotta fix this pot system, it's awful.
538 says Russia got the easiest group of all time.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 08, 2018, 09:33:49 AM
Gonzalez is choosing El Tri over the USMNT in a devastating blow that will be a kick in the nuts for the next 12+ years.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on January 08, 2018, 12:08:00 PM
Who cares about the net when you have IKE!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 08, 2018, 06:48:17 PM
Gonzalez is choosing El Tri over the USMNT in a devastating blow that will be a kick in the nuts for the next 12+ years.

I have a very hard time giving two shits about this.

What I am pissed about is Tim Melia getting left out of this shitty January camp.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2018, 08:07:34 AM
Gonzalez is choosing El Tri over the USMNT in a devastating blow that will be a kick in the nuts for the next 12+ years.

I have a very hard time giving two shits about this.

What I am pissed about is Tim Melia getting left out of this shitty January camp.

you don't give two shits about an 18 year old who was a starter for the Copa MX winners, and in the Liga MX best XI who has been in the US Youth set up since he was 14 deciding to file a one time switch to our biggest rival in world soccer,  yet you're pissed about a meaningless January Camp that is comprised of like 28/30 players being like under the age of 24? okay...
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2018, 08:19:22 AM
Gonzalez is choosing El Tri over the USMNT in a devastating blow that will be a kick in the nuts for the next 12+ years.

I have a very hard time giving two shits about this.

What I am pissed about is Tim Melia getting left out of this shitty January camp.

you don't give two shits about an 18 year old who was a starter for the Copa MX winners, and in the Liga MX best XI who has been in the US Youth set up since he was 14 deciding to file a one time switch to our biggest rival in world soccer,  yet you're pissed about a meaningless January Camp that is comprised of like 28/30 players being like under the age of 24? okay...

Was I unclear?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2018, 09:28:54 AM
Gonzalez is choosing El Tri over the USMNT in a devastating blow that will be a kick in the nuts for the next 12+ years.

I have a very hard time giving two shits about this.

What I am pissed about is Tim Melia getting left out of this shitty January camp.

you don't give two shits about an 18 year old who was a starter for the Copa MX winners, and in the Liga MX best XI who has been in the US Youth set up since he was 14 deciding to file a one time switch to our biggest rival in world soccer,  yet you're pissed about a meaningless January Camp that is comprised of like 28/30 players being like under the age of 24? okay...

Was I unclear?

no you were clear, but i guess i'm just in shock that someone who I think is a pretty smart person and is capable of big picture thinking is more worked up over a GK who is 31 not getting called into a meaningless January camp filled with young players than you are over the US losing one of the best young midfield players in the world.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on January 12, 2018, 02:42:23 PM
Gonzalez is choosing El Tri over the USMNT in a devastating blow that will be a kick in the nuts for the next 12+ years.

I have a very hard time giving two shits about this.

What I am pissed about is Tim Melia getting left out of this shitty January camp.

you don't give two shits about an 18 year old who was a starter for the Copa MX winners, and in the Liga MX best XI who has been in the US Youth set up since he was 14 deciding to file a one time switch to our biggest rival in world soccer,  yet you're pissed about a meaningless January Camp that is comprised of like 28/30 players being like under the age of 24? okay...

Was I unclear?

:jerk:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cartierfor3 on March 29, 2018, 05:11:11 PM
Just saw a World Cup commercial. Who we rooting for this season?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on March 31, 2018, 01:58:08 PM
Just saw a World Cup commercial. Who we rooting for this season?
Just some good footy but will probably find myself rooting for England, Belgium, France and any underdog. Can't wait, CF3!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on March 31, 2018, 02:13:37 PM
Brazil. Teams not named England.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: joda on March 31, 2018, 07:24:53 PM
According to some ESPN quiz I should cheer for Tunisia :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: wetwillie on March 31, 2018, 07:39:54 PM
Germany
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 02, 2018, 04:19:26 PM
anybody but england or mexico
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on April 03, 2018, 04:21:10 PM
sw have you seen the FS1 commercials going all in on El Tri this summer?  You will fume!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 04, 2018, 09:54:42 AM
sw have you seen the FS1 commercials going all in on El Tri this summer?  You will fume!

Well they took over ESPN's contract with them so this isn't surprising.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on April 04, 2018, 10:00:27 AM
sw have you seen the FS1 commercials going all in on El Tri this summer?  You will fume!

Well they took over ESPN's contract with them so this isn't surprising.
oh i didn't realize that. It was just weird to hear Alexi getting so excited for them, instead of just the World Cup in general.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on April 04, 2018, 11:07:58 AM
Just saw a World Cup commercial. Who we rooting for this season?

I root for team, hemisphere, non-Euros
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2018, 11:24:38 AM
yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 04, 2018, 12:00:44 PM
yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere

it's because we're USA fans and we've watched USA-Mexico games before.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on April 04, 2018, 12:22:02 PM
yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere

it's because we're USA fans and we've watched USA-Mexico games before.
what about the England butthurt?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 04, 2018, 12:23:54 PM
yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere

it's because we're USA fans and we've watched USA-Mexico games before.
what about the England butthurt?
It mainly comes from the million Americans who think MLS is crap, call it football exclusively and root for England because the EPL is the only domestic league they watch.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on April 04, 2018, 12:36:14 PM
yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere

it's because we're USA fans and we've watched USA-Mexico games before.
what about the England butthurt?
It mainly comes from the million Americans who think MLS is crap, call it football exclusively and root for England because the EPL is the only domestic league they watch.


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fair enough
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 04, 2018, 07:51:11 PM
yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere

it's because we're USA fans and we've watched USA-Mexico games before.

Bingo!

yeah i don't get all you guys' mexico butthurt

TeamContinentHemisphere

it's because we're USA fans and we've watched USA-Mexico games before.
what about the England butthurt?
It mainly comes from the million Americans who think MLS is crap, call it football exclusively and root for England because the EPL is the only domestic league they watch.


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Bingo! I'll add to this one. England has underachieved on the world stage more than anyone, like by far. Since we've become relevant in soccer, they have not out performed us. For those of us who know stuck up ass Brits, it's nice to shove some hard numbers in their limey ass faces.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on April 04, 2018, 08:57:28 PM
Probably going to be hard to shove anything in their faces this year, though. :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2018, 09:26:50 PM
Oh that's my problem I've never watched a usa Mexico game
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on April 06, 2018, 08:15:20 AM
what the F is going on in this thread? i do not understand how anyone can cheer or pull for El Tri.

Yes i've seen the promo, yes it pissed me off.

Also sunny and MIR have explained my feelings for the Three Lions.

The only thing i like about England are their fans when they aren't being racist and just having fun away days singing songs etc. but i can say that for any european team and their fans.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 06, 2018, 08:30:34 AM
i'm glad we can all agree to say F England tho

:tsc:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: TheFormerKCCat on April 06, 2018, 04:02:58 PM
i do not understand how anyone can cheer or pull for El Tri.
I'm Mexican on my dad's side. So when the USA is not playing: ¡Viva El Tri!

For international soccer, kind of like others here I go country, continent, hemisphere. Other than that, I'll root for the underdog (especially vs. Italy, England, Germany, Brazil, or Argentina).
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on April 06, 2018, 06:12:11 PM
am I supposed to assume you all mean western hemisphere or northern hemisphere? Either way I find that incredibly stupid.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 09, 2018, 02:50:26 PM
am I supposed to assume you all mean western hemisphere or northern hemisphere? Either way I find that incredibly stupid.

I think he means country, continent, the Americas; I get it. I don't agree but it makes since. The dude just told you that he's Hispanic.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on April 10, 2018, 01:16:06 PM
am I supposed to assume you all mean western hemisphere or northern hemisphere? Either way I find that incredibly stupid.

The new world, obviously.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 04, 2018, 03:05:28 PM
United 2026 is going to lose the vote next month, only thing that could save the bid is if the FIFA inspectors give the thumbs down to Mor.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 04, 2018, 10:24:05 PM
Trump will save us


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: scottwildcat on May 30, 2018, 06:29:17 AM
Vote for 2026 is coming soon. Not feeling good.

Know what does make me feel good tho? The future of the USMNT. I had a lot of fun watching the kids dominate Bolivia’s D team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on May 30, 2018, 06:32:24 AM
Where do all those kids besides 10 play?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2018, 06:54:09 AM
Europe except for Zimm


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 12, 2018, 11:00:32 AM
Why no talk about beating the trash federation to the south?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 12, 2018, 11:02:26 AM
 :love: :love:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm5yxRAWsAELAUl.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on September 12, 2018, 11:06:03 AM
These young guys could be a lot of fun in the next cycle
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 12, 2018, 11:11:07 AM
One thing I've seen brought up in both game broadcasts is that moving forward the US needs "veteran" leadership from the likes of Jozy, Fuckface Bradley, and Guzan.  I have no rough ridin' use for them, save Jozy in a roll him out to score goals role.  Especially Bradley was, IMO, one of the biggest failures and disappointments in this last cycle (also his "veteran leadership" is doing well for Toronto right now).  I also don't like how Guzan was unable to keep his defense organized throughout games, but that might be an issue for more discussion later.  For me, I say let this new crop go in and learn on their own.  Have quality coaching (lol some day, maybe a month or two before Gold Cup?) and allow these new guys to create their own identity.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on September 12, 2018, 11:42:16 AM
Old guys can screw off.  Let the young guys have lots of opportunities and if we need them to backfill a few spots, we'll let them know.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on September 12, 2018, 12:54:20 PM
requesting @MakeItRain hot take on the subject of veterans
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2018, 03:49:09 PM
I don't love the idea of completely jettisoning the veterans. I do think you'll see a good mix of veterans and young guys when Berhalter, Vermes, or Marsch gets hired. It's one thing to go completely young in these friendlies without a head coach, it's a whole other thing when you're playing in tournaments and WCQs.
There are guys in the pool like Yedlin, JMo, and Nagbe who have played little to none in the last year who will be reincorporated when a head coach is named.

I'm far more interested to see what happens to MLS players who have been discarded or ignored altogether, guys like; Walker Zimmerman, Christian Ramirez, Tim Melia, Bill Hamid, Dom Dwyer, Cristan Roldan, Ike Opara, etc.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 13, 2018, 03:12:27 PM
I don't love the idea of completely jettisoning the veterans. I do think you'll see a good mix of veterans and young guys when Berhalter, Vermes, or Marsch gets hired. It's one thing to go completely young in these friendlies without a head coach, it's a whole other thing when you're playing in tournaments and WCQs.
There are guys in the pool like Yedlin, JMo, and Nagbe who have played little to none in the last year who will be reincorporated when a head coach is named.

I'm far more interested to see what happens to MLS players who have been discarded or ignored altogether, guys like; Walker Zimmerman, Christian Ramirez, Tim Melia, Bill Hamid, Dom Dwyer, Cristan Roldan, Ike Opara, etc.

Roldan hasn't been ignored. He's been in the camps with the other kids, and he'll be fighting McKennie, Adams, Trapp, etc for a spot in the central midfield. I agree with the rest of this tho. Although I don't need Melia getting USMNT call-ups. Maybe a spot on the roster for the Gold Cup, but with Horvath, Steffen, Bono, and Hamid, it's more important to find the next guy than give a chance to an old(ish) who has zero distribution skill and is strictly an elite shot stopper.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2018, 02:19:19 AM
I don't think Melia is too old, not even close. Hamid has more career caps and Steffen has more the last five seasons. He should have little to no wear and tear.

My bigger concern with keeper is that they push Steffen and not anoint him which seems to be happening. Heaven forbid he turns into Jesse Gonzalez.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on September 14, 2018, 05:20:49 PM
I don't think Melia is too old, not even close. Hamid has more career caps and Steffen has more the last five seasons. He should have little to no wear and tear.

My bigger concern with keeper is that they push Steffen and not anoint him which seems to be happening. Heaven forbid he turns into Jesse Gonzalez.

It isn't happening. He's the best keeper in MLS this season. He deserves it. Horvath and Bono are getting shots among others. I am a giant Hamid fan, but he rarely stays healthy for an entire season.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on October 11, 2018, 10:04:15 PM
Brooks again a glaring weak spot on the back line.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on November 29, 2018, 10:15:47 AM
The recent, unexpected, rumors, of a deal, maybe, possibly, being near completion for Berhalter reminded me of the issues facing KSU in searchers.  I wonder who does a worse job of having a "search" and then hiring a more boring coach?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sunny_cat on November 29, 2018, 01:38:17 PM
The recent, unexpected, rumors, of a deal, maybe, possibly, being near completion for Berhalter reminded me of the issues facing KSU in searchers.  I wonder who does a worse job of having a "search" and then hiring a more boring coach?

Berhalter job has been a done deal for months. Sure he's boring but it's a decent hire. And LittreLL isn't boring.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ednksu on March 27, 2019, 06:01:40 AM
Any hot takes on the job GB has done?  I've been pleasantly surprised with what he has done. I hope to see continued improvement. Guys seem to be buying in. System seems to be developing well. I hope as things progress we see a bit more offensive production, which is understandable at this stage.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 27, 2019, 08:21:50 AM
Yeah, things have been simply fine, nothing less, nothing more. I'll start making judgments after the gold cup.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 26, 2019, 08:54:31 AM
Gold Cup game in KC against a decent team tonight!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 26, 2019, 09:20:11 AM
i will be there for the stars and stripes!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2019, 10:22:47 AM
Sounds like the turnout tonight has a huge deciding factor if KC gets to host a World Cup game or not, so don't screw this up for the KC economy, eff heads.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 26, 2019, 01:45:52 PM
i will be there for the stars and stripes!

As will I.  With the way the bracket shaped up, I would assume the US fields pretty close to their A-Team despite already being through.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 26, 2019, 01:48:49 PM
if pulisic doesn't start i will be sad
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 26, 2019, 03:37:45 PM
LETS ROLL EAGLES TO RED, BLUE, AND WHITE!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2019, 08:05:07 PM
Good grief, soccer dorks. We have empty seats? I’m done trying to give you guys a fair share in today’s sporting world. You just mumped KC’s future economy. SMDH. Kick rocks with this horrific boring sport. MODS, please lock this loser thread.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 26, 2019, 09:09:07 PM
Looks like a pretty good crowd. The game has been a snoozer and doesn't really matter
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spracne on June 26, 2019, 09:55:04 PM
420seriouscat69 for KC CoC!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 27, 2019, 08:16:58 AM
It was pretty full except one section behind the benches.  Not sure if ticket prices were just that much higher there or if a lot of those people were boozing in the AC up top.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 27, 2019, 09:38:50 AM
It was sold out so it was probably the latter.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 27, 2019, 09:41:45 AM
Interesting. DO they record sellouts like K-State basketball does?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: _33 on June 27, 2019, 10:15:49 AM
https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2019/6/26/18760587/2019-gold-cup-recap-usa-1-0-panama-the-b-c-team-gets-a-laborious-win

3rd best BBQ?  LET'S GET HIM!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: star seed 7 on June 27, 2019, 01:29:56 PM
I bet he likes that carolina bullshit  :Yuck:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2019, 05:36:23 PM
https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2019/6/26/18760587/2019-gold-cup-recap-usa-1-0-panama-the-b-c-team-gets-a-laborious-win

3rd best BBQ?  LET'S GET HIM!

lmao
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 01, 2019, 03:53:23 PM
Sounds like the turnout tonight has a huge deciding factor if KC gets to host a World Cup game or not

Nah, not at all. FIFA doesn't GAF about some random, Gold Cup pool match. It's important to note that FIFA, not CONCACAF, not the USSF, will be selecting the cities. All of this crap like attendance, watch parties, and petitions can only be a part of the bid. There isn't a bunch of sportocrats in Europe, Africa, and Asia paying attention to all of this ancillary crap from all of these random North American cities.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 02, 2019, 02:53:16 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dmartin on July 02, 2019, 02:56:26 PM
Sounds like the turnout tonight has a huge deciding factor if KC gets to host a World Cup game or not

Nah, not at all. FIFA doesn't GAF about some random, Gold Cup pool match. It's important to note that FIFA, not CONCACAF, not the USSF, will be selecting the cities. All of this crap like attendance, watch parties, and petitions can only be a part of the bid. There isn't a bunch of sportocrats in Europe, Africa, and Asia paying attention to all of this ancillary crap from all of these random North American cities.

So you're saying that KC needs to bribe someone.....
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on July 07, 2019, 09:39:48 PM
I tuned in to MEX-US at 55:00 and immediately US has four absurd give aways in their own half...and MEX shanks like 4 chances...ugly stuff
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on July 08, 2019, 09:18:29 AM
Yeah the second half was rough. We really should've scored in the first half. Bradley and Morris were awful.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2021, 01:24:21 AM
 :excited:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2021, 08:34:43 AM
That was an absolute joy to watch. Incredible drama
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 07, 2021, 12:26:37 PM
Bought a ticket to USA vs. Canada at Children's Mercy Park last night.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 17, 2021, 07:32:38 PM
Anyone here going to the Canada match tomorrow?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 17, 2021, 08:59:38 PM
Anyone here going to the Canada match tomorrow?
I’ve been thinking about it. Have been watching ticket prices.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 18, 2021, 12:28:43 AM
Anyone here going to the Canada match tomorrow?
I’ve been thinking about it. Have been watching ticket prices.

It's sold out so everything is secondary market. Currently the lowest price on seat geek is $95.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 18, 2021, 12:52:07 AM
Anyone here going to the Canada match tomorrow?
I’ve been thinking about it. Have been watching ticket prices.

It's sold out so everything is secondary market. Currently the lowest price on seat geek is $95.
Idk what seat geek you’re looking at but they’ve been $70-80 range all day. Just checked. Not bad
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 18, 2021, 12:59:40 AM
Anyone here going to the Canada match tomorrow?
I’ve been thinking about it. Have been watching ticket prices.

It's sold out so everything is secondary market. Currently the lowest price on seat geek is $95.
Idk what seat geek you’re looking at but they’ve been $70-80 range all day. Just checked. Not bad

 :dunno:
(https://i.ibb.co/hgNB42P/Screenshot-20210718-005642.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on July 18, 2021, 05:09:31 PM
Not sure I heard this stadium as loud as it was for that opening goal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on July 19, 2021, 08:43:40 AM
pretty damn boring after that first 30 seconds
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on July 19, 2021, 10:32:49 AM
pretty damn boring after that first 30 seconds

Yeah, sort of, it was a great high after the goal that lasted for a bit but it really petered out.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on July 19, 2021, 01:57:28 PM
it was the only shot on goal, parked the bus, surprised TOP was only 55-45, felt like 75-25.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 01, 2021, 07:41:04 PM
I believe
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 01, 2021, 07:52:04 PM
channel?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on August 02, 2021, 07:58:42 AM
2 titles in a row over Mexico.  Time for them to burn it down and start over.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on August 02, 2021, 09:35:16 AM
2 titles in a row over Mexico.  Time for them to burn it down and start over.

We also played so poorly until the subs came in too, kinda amazing in many respects that we won.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on August 02, 2021, 12:53:08 PM
acosta was amazing...if he's still in mls, he shouldn't be
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 02, 2021, 10:29:57 PM
Not gonna lie, I cried last night. I quit the usmnt before this yearbut this summer I felt really invested with this gold cup team in particular, even more than I did with the 2010 and 2014 World Cup teams. Going into the match I was definitely in "happy to be here" mode but as they match played out, hope built. I love MLS and I love the spirit that team played with. It was awesome and easily one of my favorite championship games I've ever watched.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on August 27, 2021, 02:45:49 PM
https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1430915566609608707 (https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1430915566609608707)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on August 27, 2021, 02:47:30 PM
I'll be at the game in Nashville!!   First time seeing them play in person!


I'm so over Llteget
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on August 27, 2021, 04:12:47 PM
I'll be at the game in Nashville!!   First time seeing them play in person!


I'm so over Llteget

nice! post pics itt
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on August 27, 2021, 04:16:39 PM
also there's obviously a million great places to eat and drink there, but if you want to get out of the clusterF part of nashville (broadway/gulch/midtown) go to east nashville for two things:

beers at Southern Grist brewery
tacos at mas tacos por favor
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on August 27, 2021, 04:42:01 PM
Also Robert's Western World is an oasis on Broadway
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on August 27, 2021, 06:16:46 PM
I'll be at the game in Nashville!!   First time seeing them play in person!


I'm so over Llteget

My first usmnt game was USA Canada at the Gold Cup, the atmosphere was unreal, that Shaq Moore goal as as loud as I've heard Children's Mercy Park. USMNT has a real problem with their ticket prices though.

All aboard the Pepi Train!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on September 07, 2021, 04:04:44 PM
 :frown:

That was discouraging.  I may post pics later.  Too depressed.  If we miss the world cup again.....
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 07, 2021, 10:00:12 PM
Weston's dad
(https://i.ibb.co/jWhkTJc/Screenshot-20210907-214148.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on September 08, 2021, 07:38:04 PM
What does that tweet mean?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2021, 09:17:40 PM
Weston's dad RT'ing some dude taking a shot a the head coach's tactics while also wondering why it's okay for the coach to go jogging in Nashville but the players can't hang out with some bachelorette parties on wheels.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on September 08, 2021, 09:36:20 PM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on September 08, 2021, 10:17:47 PM
think they shoulda just brought the gold cup team...this looks all kinds of disjointed
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2021, 11:34:41 PM
BRO!
https://twitter.com/FCDallas/status/1435816861443182593
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 08, 2021, 11:39:58 PM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?

Because CBS gave them significantly more money than ESPN or Fox did for these away matches and CBS feels the best way to get their ROI is to make people but Paramount+

Let's be real, casuals aren't watching road CONCACAF WCQs. The people who want to watch this, generally will want to see Champions League too. I appreciate this a lot more than what NBC did to the Premier League.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ben ji on September 09, 2021, 12:45:58 AM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?

Because CBS gave them significantly more money than ESPN or Fox did for these away matches and CBS feels the best way to get their ROI is to make people but Paramount+

Let's be real, casuals aren't watching road CONCACAF WCQs. The people who want to watch this, generally will want to see Champions League too. I appreciate this a lot more than what NBC did to the Premier League.

i am a casual who got home from softball tonight, checked twitter and saw we were playing tonight (around halftime) and decided I wanted to watch the game. I googled USMNT vs Honduras to see what channel it was on...yeah dont get any of those so I checked out a random site I found on reddit when I was looking for NFL streams and they had the game.

I understand that they made more money selling the rights to paramount+ or whatever but shouldnt they be trying to grow their brand and attract non hardcore fans like me?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2021, 05:43:52 AM
I watched the 1st half and thought that was the worst half I'd ever seen from usmnt, went to bed sad.
What a 2nd half!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2021, 05:44:56 AM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?

Because CBS gave them significantly more money than ESPN or Fox did for these away matches and CBS feels the best way to get their ROI is to make people but Paramount+

Let's be real, casuals aren't watching road CONCACAF WCQs. The people who want to watch this, generally will want to see Champions League too. I appreciate this a lot more than what NBC did to the Premier League.

i am a casual who got home from softball tonight, checked twitter and saw we were playing tonight (around halftime) and decided I wanted to watch the game. I googled USMNT vs Honduras to see what channel it was on...yeah dont get any of those so I checked out a random site I found on reddit when I was looking for NFL streams and they had the game.

I understand that they made more money selling the rights to paramount+ or whatever but shouldnt they be trying to grow their brand and attract non hardcore fans like me?


Random site you found on reddit when you were doing what now? That's weird
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on September 09, 2021, 09:32:46 AM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?

Because CBS gave them significantly more money than ESPN or Fox did for these away matches and CBS feels the best way to get their ROI is to make people but Paramount+

Let's be real, casuals aren't watching road CONCACAF WCQs. The people who want to watch this, generally will want to see Champions League too. I appreciate this a lot more than what NBC did to the Premier League.

I am definitely not a casual soccer fan, but I'm not dealing with Paramount+ or the Peacock streaming.  Moreover, there are some fans that are more casual than me that would watch if it was on non-streaming only network.  However, by having the game on Paramount+, casual fans and some highly interested fans (e.g. my kids and me), did not watch the game and are just a little less invested in the USMNT as a result.  It doesn't matter if US Soccer gets more money from CBS.  They should tell anyone bidding on WCQ games that they cannot only be available on a streaming network.

US Soccer is not a for profit entity.  Their mission, as far as I am concerned, is to win World Cups.  The way to do that is to get more people interested in soccer and have more kids playing soccer.  Showing games on Paramount+ does not do that.  Even with the increased money, US Soccer does not spend it in a way to increase interest in the game.  They do basically nothing to help kids facing financial barriers to playing soccer and do nothing to discourage kids from playing for clubs where the only thing that matters is money.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2021, 10:42:36 AM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?

Because CBS gave them significantly more money than ESPN or Fox did for these away matches and CBS feels the best way to get their ROI is to make people but Paramount+

Let's be real, casuals aren't watching road CONCACAF WCQs. The people who want to watch this, generally will want to see Champions League too. I appreciate this a lot more than what NBC did to the Premier League.

I am definitely not a casual soccer fan, but I'm not dealing with Paramount+ or the Peacock streaming.  Moreover, there are some fans that are more casual than me that would watch if it was on non-streaming only network.  However, by having the game on Paramount+, casual fans and some highly interested fans (e.g. my kids and me), did not watch the game and are just a little less invested in the USMNT as a result.  It doesn't matter if US Soccer gets more money from CBS.  They should tell anyone bidding on WCQ games that they cannot only be available on a streaming network.

US Soccer is not a for profit entity.  Their mission, as far as I am concerned, is to win World Cups.  The way to do that is to get more people interested in soccer and have more kids playing soccer.  Showing games on Paramount+ does not do that.  Even with the increased money, US Soccer does not spend it in a way to increase interest in the game.  They do basically nothing to help kids facing financial barriers to playing soccer and do nothing to discourage kids from playing for clubs where the only thing that matters is money.

Slight aside, this is a very surprising take from you. I guess capitalism does have it's limits. I do agree with you that US Soccer needs to prioritize growing the game over profits, but they have made it very clear that they have and will prioritize making money over growing the game. They've done it on every single level of soccer, from u3 to the senior national teams. Wasn't it you that advocated for pay-to-play? Sorry if it wasn't. I had this complaint about their ticket prices. The Champions League final has cheaper get in ticket prices than what the prices were for that USA/Canada WCQ in Nashville. I can't imagine what they are going to charge for tickets when they play these qualifiers in the smaller soccer specific stadiums. I paid $140 face value, for a damn Gold Cup pool play match.

No, the road matches shouldn't be on Paramount+, but the greed is consistent and no where close to the most egregious act of routine greed that USSF performs. The CEO of US Soccer makes north of $700,000 per year.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on September 09, 2021, 12:03:27 PM
How can US Soccer think that it's a good idea for World Cup Qualifying games to be shown only on Paramount+?

Because CBS gave them significantly more money than ESPN or Fox did for these away matches and CBS feels the best way to get their ROI is to make people but Paramount+

Let's be real, casuals aren't watching road CONCACAF WCQs. The people who want to watch this, generally will want to see Champions League too. I appreciate this a lot more than what NBC did to the Premier League.

I am definitely not a casual soccer fan, but I'm not dealing with Paramount+ or the Peacock streaming.  Moreover, there are some fans that are more casual than me that would watch if it was on non-streaming only network.  However, by having the game on Paramount+, casual fans and some highly interested fans (e.g. my kids and me), did not watch the game and are just a little less invested in the USMNT as a result.  It doesn't matter if US Soccer gets more money from CBS.  They should tell anyone bidding on WCQ games that they cannot only be available on a streaming network.

US Soccer is not a for profit entity.  Their mission, as far as I am concerned, is to win World Cups.  The way to do that is to get more people interested in soccer and have more kids playing soccer.  Showing games on Paramount+ does not do that.  Even with the increased money, US Soccer does not spend it in a way to increase interest in the game.  They do basically nothing to help kids facing financial barriers to playing soccer and do nothing to discourage kids from playing for clubs where the only thing that matters is money.

Slight aside, this is a very surprising take from you. I guess capitalism does have it's limits. I do agree with you that US Soccer needs to prioritize growing the game over profits, but they have made it very clear that they have and will prioritize making money over growing the game. They've done it on every single level of soccer, from u3 to the senior national teams. Wasn't it you that advocated for pay-to-play? Sorry if it wasn't. I had this complaint about their ticket prices. The Champions League final has cheaper get in ticket prices than what the prices were for that USA/Canada WCQ in Nashville. I can't imagine what they are going to charge for tickets when they play these qualifiers in the smaller soccer specific stadiums. I paid $140 face value, for a damn Gold Cup pool play match.

No, the road matches shouldn't be on Paramount+, but the greed is consistent and no where close to the most egregious act of routine greed that USSF performs. The CEO of US Soccer makes north of $700,000 per year.

If an organization is going to claim it is a non-profit, then I don't think it should be able to go around trying to enrich people and not fulfilling its mission.  Even the NFL is no longer a non-profit.  I would generally be in favor of getting rid of non-profit status, especially for organizations like US Soccer and college athletics.  I would not have much of a problem with US Soccer doing whatever they want if they were not a non-profit.  I would understand their mission is to enrich people and not promote soccer in the US.

I would also not have a problem with US Soccer having games on Paramount+ if they used the additional money to actually promote soccer in the US.  US Soccer is terrible at this and never uses its piles of money to actually grow the game.  They use the money to enrich some cronies and that's about it.  I do not like pay to play.  I always ask those who say it must go away what their alternative is.  In my opinion, the alternative is US Soccer using the money it has to develop players.  However, that is not happening so pay to play is going to stick around until US Soccer changes its mind about how it spends its money.  Creating scholarships and developing a solidarity payment system to reward youth clubs are basic first steps US Soccer could take.

US Soccer also needs to force state associations to make soccer accessible to kids in all communities, not just metro areas.  If you want to play soccer at any sort of competitive level in Kansas, you have to play in Kansas City or in Wichita.  That means if you live in Manhattan, you have to drive 2 hours to play league games.  You also have to go to KC or Wichita to play in tournaments.  It is almost impossible for tournaments outside of Wichita and Kansas City to be held.  Even the tournaments in Wichita are weakly attended with combined age groups many times.  A lot of the reason for this is the number of tournaments in the KC area.  There are so many that the KC area teams basically refuse to travel.  A few do, but not many.  KSYSA has got to do something to give families outside of KC (and Wichita) a break on the travel.  It is choking the game out and driving kids away from the sport.  There is a turf field in Manhattan and a turf field in Topeka.  There is no reason KC teams can't do a little traveling to benefit the sport overall.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2021, 01:45:28 PM
 :thumbs: agree with all of that
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on September 09, 2021, 03:03:27 PM
Last night was a lot of fun!  Hopefully Pepi can be our long sought for answer.  Antonee looked great!  As did Lletget surprisingly.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 12, 2021, 07:59:06 PM
LFG!!!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 13, 2021, 06:26:43 AM
Looked incred last night
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on November 13, 2021, 09:22:07 AM
Watched with some friends at rock a belly last night and that was fun.

Dos a cero!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 03:54:09 PM
i'm gonna watch this SOB on Univision. just switched to their live stream and i can happily report El Gordo y la Flaca is still a show with the same hosts (!) i remember watching after school in like 2002
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 03:59:01 PM
edit: i am not going to watch this SOB on Univision. i am going to watch this SOB on Universo
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 04:13:01 PM
 :love:

lmao this guy is going for a record long "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL" x 2
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 16, 2021, 08:13:23 PM
Was this good for the US or not? I don’t get what’s going on at all.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spracne on November 16, 2021, 08:16:38 PM
Was this good for the US or not? I don’t get what’s going on at all.

BAU  :D
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 08:24:06 PM
Was this good for the US or not? I don’t get what’s going on at all.
There are 8 teams in this region of the world basically trying for 3 spots in the 2022 world cup. Everybody plays each other twice (so 14 games per team) and after all that, the top 3 teams make it in. We are now 8 games into those 14 games, and the US is on top of the group.
Today's result was ok. Jamaica is p good and we just don't want to lose. We beat Mexico 2-0 the other day which was the big one we had to have
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 08:52:34 PM
Also lmao at Canada playing their game vs Mexico in Edmonton in like 5 feet of snow. Looks miserably cold
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 09:00:45 PM
Estadio Iceteca is an impenetrable fortress
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 16, 2021, 09:10:12 PM
Was this good for the US or not? I don’t get what’s going on at all.
There are 8 teams in this region of the world basically trying for 3 spots in the 2022 world cup. Everybody plays each other twice (so 14 games per team) and after all that, the top 3 teams make it in. We are now 8 games into those 14 games, and the US is on top of the group.
Today's result was ok. Jamaica is p good and we just don't want to lose. We beat Mexico 2-0 the other day which was the big one we had to have
Thanks, bud! Gotta see that one. Sounds good.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 16, 2021, 09:42:30 PM
Canada is now on top of the group (!)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 16, 2021, 09:44:28 PM
 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2021, 09:01:26 PM
Estadio Iceteca

 :lol:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 25, 2022, 05:25:00 AM
Good day for the USA yesterday
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 25, 2022, 05:27:59 AM
the table is in perfect order, geographically speaking

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220325/2c23c478ddc4f7d61d58e346629659f5.jpg)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 25, 2022, 05:37:28 AM
There's a good chance we finish 3rd though.
Two matches to go:
USA has vs Panama and @ Costa Rica, who just became the first squad to beat Canada during WCQ
Mexico has @ Honduras and vs El Salvador
Canada has vs Jamaica and @ Panama
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 25, 2022, 01:04:42 PM
the table is in perfect order, geographically speaking

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220325/2c23c478ddc4f7d61d58e346629659f5.jpg)

Astute observation

There's a good chance we finish 3rd though.
Two matches to go:
USA has vs Panama and @ Costa Rica, who just became the first squad to beat Canada during WCQ
Mexico has @ Honduras and vs El Salvador
Canada has vs Jamaica and @ Panama
1st, 2nd, 3rd? Meh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 25, 2022, 03:27:53 PM
There's a good chance we finish 3rd though.
Two matches to go:
USA has vs Panama and @ Costa Rica, who just became the first squad to beat Canada during WCQ
Mexico has @ Honduras and vs El Salvador
Canada has vs Jamaica and @ Panama
1st, 2nd, 3rd? Meh

true enough. a lot would need to happen, but there is a non-zero % chance the US finishes 4th and would have to beat New Zealand (most likely) to qualify.

also i forgot how much had to happen for the US to miss in 2018, lol

Quote
Coming into the match, American fans were rightfully confident. All it would take to qualify for the World Cup was a win or a tie against Trinidad and Tobago, a team that had nothing to play for but pride and only one win in nine matches in the final qualifying group. And even if somehow the U.S. lost, Honduras and Panama would both need victories over the top two teams in the group, Mexico and Costa Rica, to complete the elimination. If the USMNT lost and only one of Honduras or Panama won, the US would be headed for a playoff against Australia. By ESPN’s Soccer Power Index, the United States had a 93 percent chance of reaching its eighth consecutive World Cup.

Then the U.S. conceded two goals in the first half — first an own goal and then a blistering 35-yard strike — despite giving up little in the way of high-quality chances. And despite a halftime switch to bring on Clint Dempsey and line up two attackers behind strikers Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore, the U.S. could not create the chances to level the score. USMNT fans could only watch in horror, and Panama and Honduras both clawed back first-half deficits to knock the U.S. out of World Cup qualification.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 25, 2022, 10:03:35 PM
That was a similar scenario for Mexico in 2014 but Graham Zusi saved their asses, they did not return the favor 4 years later.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: bigtisme on March 28, 2022, 09:16:24 AM
Last night over panama was fun.  Its nice to look dominate over an inferior team. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on March 28, 2022, 09:27:03 AM
There's a good chance we finish 3rd though.
Two matches to go:
USA has vs Panama and @ Costa Rica, who just became the first squad to beat Canada during WCQ
Mexico has @ Honduras and vs El Salvador
Canada has vs Jamaica and @ Panama
1st, 2nd, 3rd? Meh

true enough. a lot would need to happen, but there is a non-zero % chance the US finishes 4th and would have to beat New Zealand (most likely) to qualify.

also i forgot how much had to happen for the US to miss in 2018, lol

Quote
Coming into the match, American fans were rightfully confident. All it would take to qualify for the World Cup was a win or a tie against Trinidad and Tobago, a team that had nothing to play for but pride and only one win in nine matches in the final qualifying group. And even if somehow the U.S. lost, Honduras and Panama would both need victories over the top two teams in the group, Mexico and Costa Rica, to complete the elimination. If the USMNT lost and only one of Honduras or Panama won, the US would be headed for a playoff against Australia. By ESPN’s Soccer Power Index, the United States had a 93 percent chance of reaching its eighth consecutive World Cup.

Then the U.S. conceded two goals in the first half — first an own goal and then a blistering 35-yard strike — despite giving up little in the way of high-quality chances. And despite a halftime switch to bring on Clint Dempsey and line up two attackers behind strikers Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore, the U.S. could not create the chances to level the score. USMNT fans could only watch in horror, and Panama and Honduras both clawed back first-half deficits to knock the U.S. out of World Cup qualification.

Last cycle we only had to lose (of the things we controlled) and in this cycle we would need to get destroyed.  As little concern as the last one deserved, this cycle deserves even less.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 'taterblast on March 28, 2022, 10:14:23 AM
so are we a lock for the WC or what
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2022, 10:37:06 AM
so are we a lock for the WC or what

99.99% lock.

Would have to lose to Costa Rica by 6 or more goals.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2022, 10:37:42 AM
the top 3 squads are automatically qualified for the world cup.
we are 3 points ahead of Costa Rica and play them on Wednesday. our goal differential is +13 and theirs is +3, so we'd have to lose 6-0 to finish below them.
a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2022, 11:02:57 AM
Whomever finishes 4th are likely to win the playoff too, New Zealand isn't as good as any of the teams in the CONCACAF octagonal.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2022, 11:16:16 AM
if it somehow came to that there would be so much pressure on the US, i don't know how they would handle that.

that said i will definitely watch costa rica vs new zealand
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2022, 12:41:07 PM
if it somehow came to that there would be so much pressure on the US, i don't know how they would handle that.

that said i will definitely watch costa rica vs new zealand

It would not have been any pressure than the last two matches were and the opponent is significantly worse.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on March 28, 2022, 01:04:11 PM
Whomever finishes 4th are likely to win the playoff too, New Zealand isn't as good as any of the teams in the CONCACAF octagonal.

not sure if we would survive their haka though
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2022, 01:29:29 PM


if it somehow came to that there would be so much pressure on the US, i don't know how they would handle that.

that said i will definitely watch costa rica vs new zealand

It would not have been any pressure than the last two matches were and the opponent is significantly worse.



There's extra pressure associated with no safety net but yeah they've showed out in big spots of late
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 28, 2022, 04:42:20 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: catastrophe on March 28, 2022, 04:49:47 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?
Seems unsportsmanlike I’d guess. Also, if you’re gonna lose by 6 then you might as well save yourself the embarrassment of playing in the World Cup altogether.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2022, 06:32:04 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?

Why would we?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 12:15:58 PM
Only read the headline

For The Win: The USMNT would qualify for the World Cup with a forfeit. It's not the worst idea!.
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/03/us-soccer-usmnt-world-cup-qualifying-qatar-costa-rica-forfeit-table
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on March 30, 2022, 12:17:06 PM
might as well be USMNT would qualify with a forfeit - just sayin'
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on March 30, 2022, 12:55:45 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?

Why would we?

We scheduled an outdoor World Cup Qualifying game in St. Paul, MN in February.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 30, 2022, 01:26:04 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?

Why would we?

We scheduled an outdoor World Cup Qualifying game in St. Paul, MN in February.

did you watch Canada host Mexico in rough riding Edmonton in February??
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 30, 2022, 01:27:36 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?

Why would we?

i just heard today* that the US has never won a WCQ match in Costa Rica. the 4-0 loss last cycle was what cost Jurgen his job.
if they're looking for motivation, there it is. LFG!


*taylor twellman on pablo torre's espn podcast
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on March 30, 2022, 10:11:21 PM

a forfeit equals a 3-0 loss so i've seen people suggest the US just forfeit this match  :lol:

why aren't we doing this?

Why would we?

We scheduled an outdoor World Cup Qualifying game in St. Paul, MN in February.

did you watch Canada host Mexico in rough riding Edmonton in February??

No, I did not watch that game.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2022, 07:23:55 AM
Excited for Qatar still hate it's nov/dec. Love the summer outdoor watch parties
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 31, 2022, 08:21:34 AM
LFG!

https://twitter.com/RedditCFB/status/1509366154468364290?t=Z9KJpEc4P_3foKm6Lsm87g&s=19
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 12:30:17 PM
ENGLAND AGAIN omg lfg
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2022, 12:30:44 PM
i love our group
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2022, 12:31:14 PM
england, iran, winner of scotland/wales/ukraine playoff?  yes plz
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on April 01, 2022, 12:46:43 PM
If it's Wales...  :ohno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on April 01, 2022, 12:49:20 PM
Should still be fine though because we're going to kick England's shite in on Black Friday
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2022, 02:25:59 PM
I felt like it was a pretty good draw when I saw it glad the smart footballers are confirming.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 03:02:59 PM
make no mistake, we could get embarrassed by iran and/or wales. but yeah this is about as great as you could hope for.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 03:04:10 PM
Should still be fine though because we're going to kick England's shite in on Black Friday

this is going to completely rule
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 01, 2022, 03:44:38 PM
I wanted one of the african nations instead of the european playoff team, but the draw is fine.

Now lets talk about all three of our matches kicking off at 7:00AM CST.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 04:15:36 PM
I wanted one of the african nations instead of the european playoff team, but the draw is fine.

Now lets talk about all three of our matches kicking off at 7:00AM CST.

where are you seeing kickoff times?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 01, 2022, 06:01:33 PM
I wanted one of the african nations instead of the european playoff team, but the draw is fine.

Now lets talk about all three of our matches kicking off at 7:00AM CST.

where are you seeing kickoff times?

I got a Yahoo Sports alert with them but cross referencing with the FIFA site it looks like those times are wrong. The start times for all group stage games will either be 8:00PM, 11:00PM, 2:00AM, and 5:00AM all times Central Standard Time. We know the first game won't be an 8:00PM start because the Qatar/Ecuador match will start then. I bet our start time for the first match will be 11:00PM, the USA England match will definitely, 100% start at 8:00PM on Black Friday. The USA/Iran match will start at either 8:00PM or 11:00PM, I'm going to guess 8:00. Having one Arab team and two European teams will help us out quite a bit with the start times. A huge percentage of the ad revenue from the Olympics and World Cup comes from Europe and North America so we'll generally get good start times.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 01, 2022, 06:02:23 PM
And I will 100% be at KC Live for that USA/England match, we play KU at home in football the next day.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 06:18:04 PM


And I will 100% be at KC Live for that USA/England match, we play KU at home in football the next day.


oh man
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: catastrophe on April 01, 2022, 06:35:14 PM
I wanted one of the african nations instead of the european playoff team, but the draw is fine.

Now lets talk about all three of our matches kicking off at 7:00AM CST.

where are you seeing kickoff times?

I got a Yahoo Sports alert with them but cross referencing with the FIFA site it looks like those times are wrong. The start times for all group stage games will either be 8:00PM, 11:00PM, 2:00AM, and 5:00AM all times Central Standard Time. We know the first game won't be an 8:00PM start because the Qatar/Ecuador match will start then. I bet our start time for the first match will be 11:00PM, the USA England match will definitely, 100% start at 8:00PM on Black Friday. The USA/Iran match will start at either 8:00PM or 11:00PM, I'm going to guess 8:00. Having one Arab team and two European teams will help us out quite a bit with the start times. A huge percentage of the ad revenue from the Olympics and World Cup comes from Europe and North America so we'll generally get good start times.
Obviously only one of those start times is any good, but if we have a critical game that starts at 5:00 AM I promise I will do my best to day drink during it.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2022, 08:26:20 PM
https://twitter.com/thegoalkeeper/status/1510026287905230856?t=1M0V0J15Lv9GqQ_lRY2vnw&s=19
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2022, 12:24:42 AM
That's good news, the fifa website was very wrong.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: fun muffin on April 02, 2022, 03:55:55 AM
Love our group.  Every single match should be excellent. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Pete on April 02, 2022, 08:58:49 AM
england, iran, winner of scotland/wales/ukraine playoff?  yes plz

Probably the best US TV draw ever.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Pete on April 02, 2022, 08:59:36 AM
I have never once in my life said "I think I'd like to go to Qatar," but here we are.
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Post by: Kat Kid on April 02, 2022, 09:00:54 AM
I have never once in my life said "I think I'd like to go to Qatar," but here we are.
Pete if you go I would like a vlog plz.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Pete on April 02, 2022, 09:15:27 AM
I have never once in my life said "I think I'd like to go to Qatar," but here we are.
Pete if you go I would like a vlog plz.


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Yeah, I would have to go try like every hookah joint in town and just post up as "American gE Reporter" and rap with them about crap. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on April 02, 2022, 09:46:28 AM
We're gonna hear a lot of disgusting stuff about qatar in the next few months
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on April 02, 2022, 11:47:04 AM
And I will 100% be at KC Live for that USA/England match, we play KU at home in football the next day.

We will 100% slap hands
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on April 02, 2022, 06:18:35 PM
And I will 100% be at KC Live for that USA/England match, we play KU at home in football the next day.

We will 100% slap hands

 :cheers:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Pete on April 04, 2022, 07:41:58 AM
We're gonna hear a lot of disgusting stuff about qatar in the next few months

Lies, or real stuff?  FIFA already knew about the migrant workers being forced to work ungodly hours for reduced pay and horrible working conditions.  It gets worse?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on May 04, 2022, 11:09:39 AM
just got tickets for the Uruguay friendly at cmp, hope both teams bring their top squad
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2022, 09:11:32 PM
https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/1533199060978524161
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 04, 2022, 10:54:35 PM
We're gonna hear a lot of disgusting stuff about qatar in the next few months

Lies, or real stuff?  FIFA already knew about the migrant workers being forced to work ungodly hours for reduced pay and horrible working conditions.  It gets worse?

Sadly, there are some on this blog who want the same situation in the United States.   :frown:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 04, 2022, 11:36:09 PM
just got tickets for the Uruguay friendly at cmp, hope both teams bring their top squad

I’ll wave from the suite
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 06, 2022, 09:25:55 AM
just got tickets for the Uruguay friendly at cmp, hope both teams bring their top squad

I’ll wave from the suite

you didn't
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 06, 2022, 09:43:19 AM
I can't imagine paying $100 a head to go see a scoreless meaningless match. This is why soccer sucks.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 06, 2022, 09:58:51 AM
thanks for stopping by
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 06, 2022, 10:26:39 AM
i think the fact people are willing to pay $100 to see a meaningless scoreless match kind of proves that soccer doesn't suck 

:dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 06, 2022, 10:29:59 AM
Is that why one of the players was bitching about fan attendance in Cincinnati a week ago? :dunno:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 06, 2022, 10:33:54 AM
non soccer guy really follows soccer it seems
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Spaces on June 06, 2022, 10:35:17 AM
Wacky what is your deal?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 06, 2022, 10:35:38 AM
Heard them bitching about it all week on 810. Sounds like non soccer guy is more in the know than you are, meow meow. :Wha:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 06, 2022, 10:50:29 AM
i haven't listened to sports radio since pre pandemic.  i had a great time at the game yesterday
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 06, 2022, 11:11:58 AM
"Tickets are too expensive so the event sucks" is one of the dumber takes I've seen
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 06, 2022, 11:19:05 AM
It was a 0-0 draw, bro!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: ChiComCat on June 06, 2022, 11:24:03 AM
It was a 0-0 draw, bro!

There are a lot of games that I wouldn't have spent money on in hindsight but, you know, sports.  You go and pay for the potential upside.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 06, 2022, 11:52:17 AM
if this guy would have been on uruguay's summer roster i would have paid more than $100

https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-was-luis-suarez-not-called-up-for-uruguays-2022-summer-matches-20220531-0009.html (https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-was-luis-suarez-not-called-up-for-uruguays-2022-summer-matches-20220531-0009.html)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 06, 2022, 12:03:49 PM
i was hoping to see rodrigo bentancur, but was fun being able to watch Cavani play.  the ticket prices did seem a little steep for a friendly, but they sold out, so maybe not. 
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2022, 02:13:26 PM
It can't be that hard to ignore wacky when he's clearly trolling, can it?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Phil Titola on June 06, 2022, 04:14:50 PM
9 days until KC gets named a WC site!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 07, 2022, 10:58:35 AM
if this guy would have been on uruguay's summer roster i would have paid more than $100

https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-was-luis-suarez-not-called-up-for-uruguays-2022-summer-matches-20220531-0009.html (https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-was-luis-suarez-not-called-up-for-uruguays-2022-summer-matches-20220531-0009.html)
I saw Luis play in Anfield. He is one of my favorite shitty human beings.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on June 07, 2022, 11:00:08 AM
Imagine watching golf and thinking soccer is boring.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on June 07, 2022, 11:34:07 AM


if this guy would have been on uruguay's summer roster i would have paid more than $100

https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-was-luis-suarez-not-called-up-for-uruguays-2022-summer-matches-20220531-0009.html (https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-was-luis-suarez-not-called-up-for-uruguays-2022-summer-matches-20220531-0009.html)
I saw Luis play in Anfield. He is one of my favorite shitty human beings.


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This is a good way to frame it. I bet that was fun af
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Kat Kid on June 07, 2022, 11:39:58 AM
Imagine watching golf and thinking soccer is boring.


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watching golf and being really in to it is hilarious
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2022, 11:47:47 AM
They score constantly in golf. It's awesome!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 07, 2022, 12:43:14 PM
Imagine watching golf and thinking soccer is boring.


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watching golf and being really in to it is hilarious

Fellas... Fellas. Let's not crap on other people's lawns to make us feel better about having a coach with three "g"s in his first rough ridin' name.
In defense of golf, it is one of the few, if not only sport, where you can literally watch a person slowly descend into madness.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 10, 2022, 07:18:33 PM
just got tickets for the Uruguay friendly at cmp, hope both teams bring their top squad

I’ll wave from the suite

you didn't

well not at you
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 14, 2022, 09:59:04 PM
Losing to El Salvador


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2022, 10:11:24 PM
holy crap this pitch
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 14, 2022, 10:36:07 PM
Rainy season in the northern tropics


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 14, 2022, 10:54:54 PM
Two reds. Jordan Morris what a finish


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2022, 11:02:18 PM
will take
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2022, 12:40:29 AM
That was as wild of a 1-1 draw as you'll ever see.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 15, 2022, 11:28:35 AM
That was as wild of a 1-1 draw as you'll ever see.
Yes. And in their defense, their goalie made a few really elite saves. USA could have had 2-3 goals easy.

Our guys looked super pouty for about 60 minutes


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Cire on June 15, 2022, 11:29:42 AM
Not counting the missed hand bball


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 15, 2022, 11:32:02 AM
thanks jordan morris (still don't want to see you anywhere near qatar)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 16, 2022, 09:42:34 AM
thanks jordan morris (still don't want to see you anywhere near qatar)

I think he'd be pretty damn good off the bench, late in matches, doing exactly what he did in El Salvador.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on June 16, 2022, 10:24:08 AM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 20, 2022, 03:47:35 PM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 21, 2022, 12:33:54 AM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 21, 2022, 11:51:49 AM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:

I did. Pretty bullshit if you ask me. We completely changed tactics late in the game after taking him out and the conditions were absolutely trash. Not fair at all to be evaluating his performance based off that start. GreGG has a history of dumb favoritism and bad takes. This is just another one on the list. BTW, I'm not saying Haji is the solution by any means. Just that we don't have enough real information to be making a decision. The dude is 22 years old, has a history with several of our key players, and has the right physical tools to carry the job. Would be a far better move to at least see about it rather than keep a 27 year old Morris with two recent acl tears imo.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 22, 2022, 08:41:15 AM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:

I did. Pretty bullshit if you ask me. We completely changed tactics late in the game after taking him out and the conditions were absolutely trash. Not fair at all to be evaluating his performance based off that start. GreGG has a history of dumb favoritism and bad takes. This is just another one on the list. BTW, I'm not saying Haji is the solution by any means. Just that we don't have enough real information to be making a decision. The dude is 22 years old, has a history with several of our key players, and has the right physical tools to carry the job. Would be a far better move to at least see about it rather than keep a 27 year old Morris with two recent acl tears imo.
Agree with all of this, other than the Morris comparo. Morris is, and should be a wing player, not a central striker.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 22, 2022, 11:43:20 AM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:

I did. Pretty bullshit if you ask me. We completely changed tactics late in the game after taking him out and the conditions were absolutely trash. Not fair at all to be evaluating his performance based off that start. GreGG has a history of dumb favoritism and bad takes. This is just another one on the list. BTW, I'm not saying Haji is the solution by any means. Just that we don't have enough real information to be making a decision. The dude is 22 years old, has a history with several of our key players, and has the right physical tools to carry the job. Would be a far better move to at least see about it rather than keep a 27 year old Morris with two recent acl tears imo.
Agree with all of this, other than the Morris comparo. Morris is, and should be a wing player, not a central striker.

The problem with Morris on the wing is his fitness and competition. The dude looks BEEFY for a winger. He also has to compete against Crispy P, Gio, Weah, Aaronson, and Arriola... I don't see any of those guys losing their spot to Morris unless injury or some other disaster happens, particularly because Ferriera and Arriola have good chemistry. Honestly, I don't disagree with the thought that Twellman had RE: moving Weah to No. 9. Every time he has been getting the ball within 35 yards he has been hunting for net. Either way, I'd rather see Haji get more looks than Pepi. Sargent also deserves some better looks, but both of them need to perform.

Straight up tho, do you guys also get super excited at the thought of a midfield with Adams, McKennie, Aaronson, Musah, Crispy, and Gio? Toss in attacks from Dest and Jedi, we will be able to play a style of football we have never witnessed at our national team level. Putting Weah at the top of that pyramid is super enticing given his confidence on the ball and willingness to take chances. He's obviously the next on the list talent wise, but playing out of position might not do him any favors.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on June 22, 2022, 02:12:01 PM
i dont watch enough of these other guys, but for those of u who do, how far away is Busio from making the squad?  Now and in the future.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2022, 12:44:50 PM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:

I did. Pretty bullshit if you ask me. We completely changed tactics late in the game after taking him out and the conditions were absolutely trash. Not fair at all to be evaluating his performance based off that start. GreGG has a history of dumb favoritism and bad takes. This is just another one on the list. BTW, I'm not saying Haji is the solution by any means. Just that we don't have enough real information to be making a decision. The dude is 22 years old, has a history with several of our key players, and has the right physical tools to carry the job. Would be a far better move to at least see about it rather than keep a 27 year old Morris with two recent acl tears imo.
Agree with all of this, other than the Morris comparo. Morris is, and should be a wing player, not a central striker.

The problem with Morris on the wing is his fitness and competition. The dude looks BEEFY for a winger. He also has to compete against Crispy P, Gio, Weah, Aaronson, and Arriola... I don't see any of those guys losing their spot to Morris unless injury or some other disaster happens, particularly because Ferriera and Arriola have good chemistry. Honestly, I don't disagree with the thought that Twellman had RE: moving Weah to No. 9. Every time he has been getting the ball within 35 yards he has been hunting for net. Either way, I'd rather see Haji get more looks than Pepi. Sargent also deserves some better looks, but both of them need to perform.

Straight up tho, do you guys also get super excited at the thought of a midfield with Adams, McKennie, Aaronson, Musah, Crispy, and Gio? Toss in attacks from Dest and Jedi, we will be able to play a style of football we have never witnessed at our national team level. Putting Weah at the top of that pyramid is super enticing given his confidence on the ball and willingness to take chances. He's obviously the next on the list talent wise, but playing out of position might not do him any favors.

Morris has always been chubby, but before the latest ACL injury he was the fastest player in the pool, factually. I have no idea about his speed now.

I would need to see some metrics but I don't think the issue with the 9 is as bad as people make it out to be. It seems like, in our system, the nine doesn't get as much service because our wings score a lot and we have aggressive attackers in the midfield. We'll see, I guess.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2022, 12:54:32 PM
i dont watch enough of these other guys, but for those of u who do, how far away is Busio from making the squad?  Now and in the future.

Qatar won't happen. It's possible in the future but the problem that he has is the player in front of him, who is his closest comp, Tyler Adams, is only 23 years old and might be the best player on the team.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 28, 2022, 04:58:19 PM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:

I did. Pretty bullshit if you ask me. We completely changed tactics late in the game after taking him out and the conditions were absolutely trash. Not fair at all to be evaluating his performance based off that start. GreGG has a history of dumb favoritism and bad takes. This is just another one on the list. BTW, I'm not saying Haji is the solution by any means. Just that we don't have enough real information to be making a decision. The dude is 22 years old, has a history with several of our key players, and has the right physical tools to carry the job. Would be a far better move to at least see about it rather than keep a 27 year old Morris with two recent acl tears imo.
Agree with all of this, other than the Morris comparo. Morris is, and should be a wing player, not a central striker.

The problem with Morris on the wing is his fitness and competition. The dude looks BEEFY for a winger. He also has to compete against Crispy P, Gio, Weah, Aaronson, and Arriola... I don't see any of those guys losing their spot to Morris unless injury or some other disaster happens, particularly because Ferriera and Arriola have good chemistry. Honestly, I don't disagree with the thought that Twellman had RE: moving Weah to No. 9. Every time he has been getting the ball within 35 yards he has been hunting for net. Either way, I'd rather see Haji get more looks than Pepi. Sargent also deserves some better looks, but both of them need to perform.

Straight up tho, do you guys also get super excited at the thought of a midfield with Adams, McKennie, Aaronson, Musah, Crispy, and Gio? Toss in attacks from Dest and Jedi, we will be able to play a style of football we have never witnessed at our national team level. Putting Weah at the top of that pyramid is super enticing given his confidence on the ball and willingness to take chances. He's obviously the next on the list talent wise, but playing out of position might not do him any favors.

Morris has always been chubby, but before the latest ACL injury he was the fastest player in the pool, factually. I have no idea about his speed now.

I would need to see some metrics but I don't think the issue with the 9 is as bad as people make it out to be. It seems like, in our system, the nine doesn't get as much service because our wings score a lot and we have aggressive attackers in the midfield. We'll see, I guess.

Agreed with this. Seems odd that we would want to rely on target man play when we have such dynamic movement in our midfield. That being said, a true hold up forward would do wonders for our pace.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 28, 2022, 07:38:29 PM
Pulisic, Reyna, Aaronson, Ferreira, Weah, Pefok, Pepi, probably Arriola, probably missing someone too would all be above morris

Pepi has really fallen out of favor and form. I'd rather see Haji keep getting chances rather than waste a roster spot on Morris.
Did you see what gregg said about Haji? Yikes :sdeek:

I did. Pretty bullshit if you ask me. We completely changed tactics late in the game after taking him out and the conditions were absolutely trash. Not fair at all to be evaluating his performance based off that start. GreGG has a history of dumb favoritism and bad takes. This is just another one on the list. BTW, I'm not saying Haji is the solution by any means. Just that we don't have enough real information to be making a decision. The dude is 22 years old, has a history with several of our key players, and has the right physical tools to carry the job. Would be a far better move to at least see about it rather than keep a 27 year old Morris with two recent acl tears imo.
Agree with all of this, other than the Morris comparo. Morris is, and should be a wing player, not a central striker.

The problem with Morris on the wing is his fitness and competition. The dude looks BEEFY for a winger. He also has to compete against Crispy P, Gio, Weah, Aaronson, and Arriola... I don't see any of those guys losing their spot to Morris unless injury or some other disaster happens, particularly because Ferriera and Arriola have good chemistry. Honestly, I don't disagree with the thought that Twellman had RE: moving Weah to No. 9. Every time he has been getting the ball within 35 yards he has been hunting for net. Either way, I'd rather see Haji get more looks than Pepi. Sargent also deserves some better looks, but both of them need to perform.

Straight up tho, do you guys also get super excited at the thought of a midfield with Adams, McKennie, Aaronson, Musah, Crispy, and Gio? Toss in attacks from Dest and Jedi, we will be able to play a style of football we have never witnessed at our national team level. Putting Weah at the top of that pyramid is super enticing given his confidence on the ball and willingness to take chances. He's obviously the next on the list talent wise, but playing out of position might not do him any favors.

Morris has always been chubby, but before the latest ACL injury he was the fastest player in the pool, factually. I have no idea about his speed now.

I would need to see some metrics but I don't think the issue with the 9 is as bad as people make it out to be. It seems like, in our system, the nine doesn't get as much service because our wings score a lot and we have aggressive attackers in the midfield. We'll see, I guess.

Agreed with this. Seems odd that we would want to rely on target man play when we have such dynamic movement in our midfield. That being said, a true hold up forward would do wonders for our pace.

Jozy? Dike? Khiry Shelton? lol
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 29, 2022, 09:59:21 AM
Can we just get Haaland to transfer?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on June 29, 2022, 09:59:44 AM
Would also settle for Benzema.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 23, 2022, 09:06:02 AM
I can't believe I woke up early for this bullshit
https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/1573302998998081537
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on September 23, 2022, 09:13:13 AM
Jesus rough ridin' Christ
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on September 23, 2022, 09:39:01 AM
this smells like losing to or struggling with tcu / arkansas state / tulane immediately before playing oklahoma. CONFIDENCE RISING!!!
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on October 07, 2022, 10:41:51 AM
Pefok has gotta get called up, right???
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on October 07, 2022, 11:59:10 AM
You'd hope so
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 09, 2022, 04:32:27 PM
is arriola injured or what's the deal

https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1590468916991885313
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on November 09, 2022, 04:34:51 PM
oh good chodemo made it
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 09, 2022, 09:05:07 PM
I'm not a Berhalter hater but that roster is a rough ridin' disaster. Roldan over Malik Tillman is wild. I think JMo is unfairly maligned but Arriola absolutely outplayed him. Pefok should be on this roster. Aaron Long shouldn't be in the same galaxy as this roster.

https://twitter.com/usmntonly/status/1590538580585504769
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: asava on November 11, 2022, 04:07:11 PM
Agree on the Tillman miss. Arriola v Morris is kind of a funny debate. Really, the only time either of them are getting time is straight hustle/press moments when we need to go hard at goal. Which case I can see the benefit of Morris over Arriola in that he has more experience in that role and can even sub in up top if things got terrible.

The whole Haji thing is wild. I read an article on Pefok the other day and didn't realize he doesn't speak english. Haji's history with some of our more important players and general fit had to of been the straw that broke that camel's decision. Just super strange that the only Haji we got was in absolute crap conditions that completely took the game away from him. Not sure how you don't vet his abilities and fit out more in qualifying, but that's GGG for ya. I also think Haji prototypically fills the 9 role in GGG's system a little better than Pefok. All that said, i don't think GGG is going to really play anyone other than Jesus or maybe Weah up there unless it's a feed balls in the box situation.

Straight up hate the Long pick. That dud shouldn't be anywhere near this team, but I'd be angrier about it if Ream wasn't selected. If Long starts, i'll be furious. Really crap that Richards isn't healthy, but it is what it is.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 11, 2022, 08:58:02 PM
I'm off the ledge with the picks. I hate Roldan on the roster but with the MMA midfield healthy, he'll never play, and he's apparently a "locker room guy."

I'm good with Morris for the same reason I defended him during qualifying and the friendlies, we need a forward with pace, to come off the bench late.

I hate the long pick, I hate it even more that pundits are saying he's going start over Ream.

Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Institutional Control on November 17, 2022, 09:20:48 AM
I drove by the McKennie billboard in Little Elm yesterday and it got me pumped for the WC to start.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: michigancat on November 17, 2022, 09:54:22 AM
I went to a Men in Blazers show Tuesday and it got me pumped!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/P5ZQySI.png)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: wetwillie on November 17, 2022, 10:51:16 AM
Damn I forgot about them, they are great. Remember them having a Schtick about calling people bald deniers that was hilarious.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2022, 03:42:00 PM
Damn I forgot about them, they are great. Remember them having a Schtick about calling people bald deniers that was hilarious.

Yeah nbc moving them exclusively to peacock really boned them and all of us who loved to watch
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 03, 2023, 06:57:03 PM
I’m glad they’re going to jump all over that investigation of an incident that happened 32 years ago between a couple that’s been together for 3 decades. 

Seems very productive.


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Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 03, 2023, 09:23:16 PM
he kicked her in the legs!


(*i've never kicked a woman, and i don't endorse it, but i have to admit there is something funny to me about Soccer Guy kicking a woman in the legs.  And there's also the 30 years ago thing.)
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2023, 10:25:04 PM
Seems weird, like everybody assumed he'd be fired, so there is no need to dig this up?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 03, 2023, 10:32:14 PM
Seems weird, like everybody assumed he'd be fired, so there is no need to dig this up?

they said his contract expired at the end of the year so he was/is effectively fired...or do u think they were thinking about extending him before this hit?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on January 04, 2023, 05:19:08 AM
Seems weird, like everybody assumed he'd be fired, so there is no need to dig this up?

they said his contract expired at the end of the year so he was/is effectively fired...or do u think they were thinking about extending him before this hit?
Yeah I sort of cynically thought maybe someone with us soccer brought it up as extra reason to let him go, but I don't think that's the case


https://twitter.com/herculezg/status/1610372210891587586?s=20&t=UoigMpHb0nXlLcjpt9MT4Q
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on January 04, 2023, 05:44:37 AM
https://twitter.com/heathpearce/status/1610497766165458944?s=20&t=UoigMpHb0nXlLcjpt9MT4Q
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 04, 2023, 12:20:40 PM
here's the other shoe
https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4844539/reynas-told-us-soccer-about-past-gregg-berhalter-domestic-violence-incident-sources
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 04, 2023, 12:21:10 PM
helicopter dads smh
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 04, 2023, 01:10:01 PM
here's the other shoe
https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4844539/reynas-told-us-soccer-about-past-gregg-berhalter-domestic-violence-incident-sources

Yeah, when us soccer announced the investigation this seemed like the inevitable result given all the circumstances. I was hoping this want going to be the case, it's sad, I really feel bad for Geo and Gregg's wife. I'm not a #berhalterout guy, but he really mumped up by first having the team all individually crap on Geo and second by talking about Geo to the people at that conference. Needless to say, what the Reyna's did was absolutely not the way to handle their grievances.

I don't know why soccer seems to be so messy with crap like this.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: cfbandyman on January 04, 2023, 06:31:33 PM
So much goddamn drama
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: SleepFighter on January 06, 2023, 09:00:17 AM
I can't believe how similar the USMNT is to youth soccer.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2023, 01:57:59 PM
They gotta gut the program and get rid of the nepotism, but they won't.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 06, 2023, 03:27:17 PM
They gotta gut the program and get rid of the nepotism, but they won't.

it's not like there's a large pool of americans who have been successful at high levels.  they either bring in the foreigners (which they tried with klinsmann) or they keep the current bunch
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: Justwin on January 06, 2023, 04:51:51 PM
They gotta gut the program and get rid of the nepotism, but they won't.

But how will all of the cronies and friends get theirs if you do that?
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2023, 06:07:47 PM
They gotta gut the program and get rid of the nepotism, but they won't.

it's not like there's a large pool of americans who have been successful at high levels.  they either bring in the foreigners (which they tried with klinsmann) or they keep the current bunch

I'm not talking about the coaching position
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 06, 2023, 08:47:50 PM
They gotta gut the program and get rid of the nepotism, but they won't.

it's not like there's a large pool of americans who have been successful at high levels.  they either bring in the foreigners (which they tried with klinsmann) or they keep the current bunch

I'm not talking about the coaching position

yeah but even the upper admin is ex-players Earnie Stewart and whatnot.

i mean you could bring in some non-soccer bureaucrats, but that's probably no good either
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2023, 10:02:46 AM
They gotta gut the program and get rid of the nepotism, but they won't.

it's not like there's a large pool of americans who have been successful at high levels.  they either bring in the foreigners (which they tried with klinsmann) or they keep the current bunch

I'm not talking about the coaching position

yeah but even the upper admin is ex-players Earnie Stewart and whatnot.

i mean you could bring in some non-soccer bureaucrats, but that's probably no good either

It would be fine. There are plenty of people they could hire outside of guys who played or coached the USMNT in the 90's and early 2000s.
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: dal9 on January 12, 2023, 11:53:18 AM
helicopter dads smh

https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4850423/berhalter-reyna-explained-drama-owes-to-overbearing-parents
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: mocat on March 16, 2023, 05:03:02 AM
https://twitter.com/ZachIsHere/status/1636158965347172354?s=20
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2023, 11:58:28 PM
What a wild ass night for USMNT.

Also El Tri  :sdeek: :ROFL: rough ridin' disaster
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on February 29, 2024, 11:01:37 AM
Joined the American Outlaws today in anticipation of getting tickets for COPA in Kansas City. I am super excited as this will be my first international soccer experience ever. Have a bunch of friends going should be a good time! :emawkid:
Title: Re: US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)
Post by: meow meow on February 29, 2024, 11:26:23 AM
i'll be in a suite on july 1st to watch us lose to Uruguay, GO STATES!