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Title: US National Soccer Thread (ALERT-VERY RACIST/DO NOT OPEN!)
Post by: theswo on October 13, 2010, 01:31:31 AM
Jermaine Jones and Stuart Holden have impressed. Michael Bradley is boring as crap to watch. Definitely like the move of Maurice Edu to the back line.  Anybody else been watching these friendlies?
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Post by: AppleJack on October 13, 2010, 10:43:54 AM
That game was boring as crap last night.
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Post by: mcmwcat on October 13, 2010, 02:47:55 PM
jfc.  at the end of that game i was like 4 more years of bob bradley :goodbyecruelworld:

maybe he'll get fired when Mexcio beats us by 3 goals in the final of next years Gold Cup.  :crossfingers:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on October 13, 2010, 06:29:21 PM
jfc.  at the end of that game i was like 4 more years of bob bradley :goodbyecruelworld:

maybe he'll get fired when Mexcio beats us by 3 goals in the final of next years Gold Cup.  :crossfingers:


Was kinda hoping for a Colombian OG mixed with some cartel confusion that ended up with Bradley getting the raw end of  :chainsaw:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on February 17, 2011, 10:49:53 AM
Davies' wait for first-team action ends with loan from Sochaux to D.C. United (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/02/davies-road-leads-back-to-dc.html)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on February 17, 2011, 10:51:02 AM
will be nice to see CD playing again.  and with DC we'll get to see some of it on tv.  maybe he'll also be called into camp for the gold cup this summer.
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Post by: jtksu on February 17, 2011, 10:52:13 AM
Dude, did you see that one guy get kicked in the shin, act like someone shot him, get carried off on a stretcher, and return to play like 2 minutes later?  That was awesome.
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Post by: broXcore on February 17, 2011, 11:32:44 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.tinypic.com%2F2n83rk3.gif&hash=15d7a5753526400cc8da4bc3fbf88e256c035742)

 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on February 17, 2011, 01:07:00 PM
jozy!  still waiting for him to score a goal but that was a nice play.  god bless him going to Turkey to get some PT
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Post by: bonercat on February 17, 2011, 02:40:33 PM
Teal Bunbury will be a force to be reckoned with come cup time. He gave Manchester United some issues with his size/speed and he's got a good knack for the back of the net.

Too bad  he dislocated his elbow the other day in a preseason game. He's gonna be fracking awesome
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on February 17, 2011, 02:51:57 PM
im stoked about bunbury

with jozy developing in turkey, and agudelo at red bulls, our strikers are looking promising

not to mention young guys at other positions like diskerud, agbossoumonde, and lichaj

hopefully davies gets back to form and we keep getting better and more talented
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on February 17, 2011, 03:00:18 PM
I feel like our potential USA players are choosing us over other countries more and more these days. This can only be a good sign.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on February 17, 2011, 10:23:40 PM
I know they were young, like 18 or something, but i want to see more of those 2 kids that combined to score against south africa in the friendly a few months back. some of the fanciest play i've ever seen from americans.

this goal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pii8KB68m7A
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on February 18, 2011, 07:42:14 AM
I feel like our potential USA players are choosing us over other countries more and more these days. This can only be a good sign.

who are you talking about?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on February 18, 2011, 07:44:28 AM
ussf will mind eff these youngins into not scoring goals for years to come.  i like them but i am not optimistic about any of these young players turning into goal scorers in the international or club game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on February 18, 2011, 08:31:53 AM
I feel like our potential USA players are choosing us over other countries more and more these days. This can only be a good sign.

who are you talking about?
i would think that he is talking about bunbury, mwanga and najar

we are getting the kids with dual citizenship that show a lot of promise. gonna need that to happen with hurzeler (pretty much a done deal, but you never know *cough man of taste and distinction rossi cough*).

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on February 18, 2011, 09:05:49 AM
I feel like our potential USA players are choosing us over other countries more and more these days. This can only be a good sign.

who are you talking about?
i would think that he is talking about bunbury, mwanga and najar

we are getting the kids with dual citizenship that show a lot of promise. gonna need that to happen with hurzeler (pretty much a done deal, but you never know *cough man of taste and distinction rossi cough*).



najar hasn't committed has he?  he isn't even a u.s. citizen as of yet.  mwanga's wiki page also says he's not a citizen.  i'm sure he'll choose usa over congo if our Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) immigration processes don't stop him from becoming a citizen.

rossi and subotic are 2 huge misses that will always haunt. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on February 18, 2011, 09:23:41 AM
I feel like our potential USA players are choosing us over other countries more and more these days. This can only be a good sign.

who are you talking about?
i would think that he is talking about bunbury, mwanga and najar

we are getting the kids with dual citizenship that show a lot of promise. gonna need that to happen with hurzeler (pretty much a done deal, but you never know *cough man of taste and distinction rossi cough*).



najar hasn't committed has he?  he isn't even a u.s. citizen as of yet.  mwanga's wiki page also says he's not a citizen.  i'm sure he'll choose usa over congo if our Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) immigration processes don't stop him from becoming a citizen.

rossi and subotic are 2 huge misses that will always haunt. 
yeah najar and mwanga havent officially committed. pretty much assumption at this point. i think i will always be the most bitter over rossi :C

i think we play argentina coming up in march correct?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on February 18, 2011, 03:07:19 PM
I feel like our potential USA players are choosing us over other countries more and more these days. This can only be a good sign.

who are you talking about?
i would think that he is talking about bunbury, mwanga and najar

we are getting the kids with dual citizenship that show a lot of promise. gonna need that to happen with hurzeler (pretty much a done deal, but you never know *cough but then again I am an idiotgot rossi cough*).



Yes, this. Thanks, took me a bit to respond. Some are implied but I think we're going to be good on many kids down the line as well.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on April 22, 2011, 08:50:17 AM
juan agudelo w/ a jaw dropping goal from last night in a 4-0 blowout of ny over dc

http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=114&id=13968
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on April 24, 2011, 10:38:58 PM
juan agudelo w/ a jaw dropping goal from last night in a 4-0 blowout of ny over dc

http://www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=114&id=13968

Tryin to show Henry up at his own game. So good.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 06, 2011, 09:37:13 AM
spain 4 usa 0. 

first copo d'oro match tuesday vs canucks.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2011, 10:18:42 AM
lets kick their asses again usa
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 06, 2011, 12:47:16 PM
spain 4 usa 0. 

first copo d'oro match tuesday vs canucks.

i have to keep reminding myself that int'l friendlies are pretty pointless.  if timmy murdered his entire defense following the match in plain sight, i still think he could escape a trial.  not that we were keeping possession when we weren't being clownsuited to help them out, though.

lets kick their asses again usa

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 06, 2011, 01:07:53 PM
i have to keep reminding myself that int'l friendlies are pretty pointless.

especially when you lose all of them.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 06, 2011, 01:19:01 PM
the commentary got increasingly hilarious with each goal that poured through the sieve.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 06, 2011, 02:18:27 PM
What's the deal that country that sounds like a Mexican city?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 07, 2011, 05:48:53 PM
Gold Cup Reminder:

US v Canada at 6:30 on FSC
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 07, 2011, 06:59:37 PM
USA USA USA. Need to win this match.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2011, 07:07:10 PM
 :users:
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Post by: AppleJack on June 07, 2011, 07:07:52 PM
sigh, Tim Ream starting :-/
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 07, 2011, 07:24:17 PM
 :woot:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 07, 2011, 07:24:51 PM
 :pbj:

nice hands, keeps
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 07, 2011, 07:58:44 PM
Sure am glad ESPN would rather televise softball and talk about the NFL lockout than televise this game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 07, 2011, 08:30:03 PM
That was pretty Dempsey.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 07, 2011, 11:35:51 PM
good result i guess.  thank god for Tim Howard.  trade keepers and who knows what the result would be.  :blank:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 08, 2011, 12:05:27 AM
good result i guess.  thank god for Tim Howard.  trade keepers and who knows what the result would be.  :blank:

Our defensive backs did well as a group for a lot of the game and then started to fall apart towards the end.  Overall the team played good aggressive soccer which made it fun to watch, but that back line is definitely the weak spot.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 08, 2011, 07:22:47 AM
the whole team looked like crap at the end.  maybe because of the bush league subs that came in.  edu looked okay i guess but wondo and sasha did nothing
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 08, 2011, 11:19:01 AM
We have such terrible tactics. Michael Bradley is great though. Only thing that keeps us from being complete crap. Everyone else just gets the ball and then tries to run with it as fast as possible towards the other end. No controlling of the game, no build up, which is what we should do against the likes of Canada. Obviously when we play Spain and other good teams we should sit back and play on the counter attack. Sometimes we play like it's american football, and everyone thinks they are the running back.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 08, 2011, 11:25:36 AM
cant wait to get mix into the...mix
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 09, 2011, 12:07:02 AM
Is anybody here going to the Gold Cup games Tuesday in KC?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 09, 2011, 09:59:10 AM
Is anybody here going to the Gold Cup games Tuesday in KC?

I'll be there.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 09, 2011, 11:12:30 AM
Is anybody here going to the Gold Cup games Tuesday in KC?

Anyone got any extra tickets? I sat on buying tickets and now the only ones left are $80+
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 09, 2011, 01:08:13 PM
I wasn't planning on going since I'm already going to the game tonight, but I was gifted a pretty good ticket from another fan.  Don't think I've ever gone to a game alone, especially 2 hours away, but the ticket is good enough I think I may go for it.  If anybody has extra room in their ride or would want to ride up with me just let me know.

Also, I know a guy selling 2 seats in the members section for $75. If anybody wants them I can contact him for you.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 09, 2011, 01:33:26 PM
I wasn't planning on going since I'm already going to the game tonight, but I was gifted a pretty good ticket from another fan.  Don't think I've ever gone to a game alone, especially 2 hours away, but the ticket is good enough I think I may go for it.  If anybody has extra room in their ride or would want to ride up with me just let me know.

Also, I know a guy selling 2 seats in the members section for $75. If anybody wants them I can contact him for you.

Hmmm, $75 total or each? I know some fellas that are looking...
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 09, 2011, 01:59:14 PM
using connections to get freebies.  comeon kc connections.  i hook you up w/ some sweet hoop tickets in ood
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 09, 2011, 02:34:40 PM

Hmmm, $75 total or each? I know some fellas that are looking...

That's for both.  Let me know if you want them and I'll check to make sure he still has them.  As of yesterday he does.  Also, not sure if you're going to the game tonight or not but you could probably meet him there to pick them up.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 10, 2011, 12:37:50 PM
<----------- is going to go America on everybodies asses!  Rock! Flag! Eagle!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 10, 2011, 02:50:12 PM
Just impulse-bought a ticket to the Gold Cup on Tuesday.  Going to be fun.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on June 10, 2011, 03:27:34 PM
Just impulse-bought a ticket to the Gold Cup on Tuesday.  Going to be fun.


:cheers:
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Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on June 10, 2011, 03:31:11 PM
http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/five-mexico-players-suspended-for-failed-drug-test/
 (http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/09/five-mexico-players-suspended-for-failed-drug-test/)
Hope it was Kansas beef.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Jackie Moon on June 11, 2011, 01:05:31 AM
me and the lady will be in attendence  :thumbsup:
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Post by: mcmwcat on June 11, 2011, 11:11:50 PM
 :barf:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pexikan on June 12, 2011, 01:23:28 AM
:barf:

This.  Silver lining:  Now the US are in a must-win situation with Guadalupe.  As pissed as I am, I'm happy that Bradley's going to have to play his best players in KC.  I wasn't looking forward to watching Dempsey, Donovan, and Howard sitting on their asses. :dubious:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 12, 2011, 02:28:24 AM
:barf:

This.  Silver lining:  Now the US are in a must-win situation with Guadalupe.  As pissed as I am, I'm happy that Bradley's going to have to play his best players in KC.  I wasn't looking forward to watching Dempsey, Donovan, and Howard sitting on their asses. :dubious:

This loss was definitely good for KC.  Really can't believe how badly they played tonight, but it was still a really entertaining game to watch.  Hopefully they bring the effort they showed in the second half with them Tuesday.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 13, 2011, 08:36:39 AM
go Guadalupe.  fire Bradley
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 13, 2011, 09:00:25 AM
i've been trying to remain positive but it's really hard.  i think i might hate this team. it isn't even like a "well, we just need to shore up our defense" or "we're just missing a piece or two".    someone please talk me down.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 13, 2011, 09:18:33 AM
i've been trying to remain positive but it's really hard.  i think i might hate this team. it isn't even like a "well, we just need to shore up our defense" or "we're just missing a piece or two".    someone please talk me down.
wish i could, but we are lacking in so many areas

most importantly a playmaker. wish we had someone young like germany has in gotze, schurrle, kroos or even marco rough ridin' marin
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 13, 2011, 09:20:32 AM
Yeah I officially hate this team.  The greatest moment in recent US soccer was pretty much a luckbox break that exemplified our complete inability to do anything creative with the ball.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 13, 2011, 09:29:31 AM
Yeah I officially hate this team.  The greatest moment in recent US soccer was pretty much a luckbox break that exemplified our complete inability to do anything creative with the ball.

exactly.  the algeria win hurt us in the long run.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 13, 2011, 09:31:16 AM
let the haters hate USA.  Us die hard fans will be there cheering you on at the world cup tournement as usual.  And when we bring home the trophy again these guys will come crawling back.  USA-USA-USA
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 13, 2011, 10:45:08 PM
Anybody want a free ticket in sec. 126 row 4? It was gifted to me and I was planning to go but I had some dental work done today and I doubt I feel up to driving all the way there by myself tomorrow.

If so just let me know and I'll e-mail it to you.

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 14, 2011, 06:47:14 AM
a friend of mine got 4 freebies courtesy of certain 810 whb radio personality.  will be  :driving:  :drink:  :curse: tonight.

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guadalupe is a french territory that is not actually a member of fifa.  allez guadalupe.  boob bradley peut se faire feutre.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 14, 2011, 06:59:47 AM
thierry henri[edit]'s father[/edit] is a native of guadaloupe.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 14, 2011, 07:08:24 AM
louis saha is a native of g'lup
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 14, 2011, 07:11:01 AM
admiral t is also an original g'lup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZISQtPl-eI&feature=related
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 14, 2011, 09:58:47 AM
Sitting below the big screen tonight.  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on June 14, 2011, 10:45:21 AM
Anybody want a free ticket in sec. 126 row 4? It was gifted to me and I was planning to go but I had some dental work done today and I doubt I feel up to driving all the way there by myself tomorrow.

If so just let me know and I'll e-mail it to you.



I would, if you're willing to overlook my slight to the Cauldron in the SKC thread after opening night. Check your PM.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 14, 2011, 10:59:00 AM
i've been trying to remain positive but it's really hard.  i think i might hate this team. it isn't even like a "well, we just need to shore up our defense" or "we're just missing a piece or two".    someone please talk me down.
wish i could, but we are lacking in so many areas

most importantly a playmaker. wish we had someone young like germany has in gotze, schurrle, kroos or even marco rough ridin' marin

If we had another competent central midfielder, Michael Bradley is that play maker. He's strong on the ball and has great passing ability. Problem is, he's usually too busy putting out fires thanks to our shitty defenders and useless cunts like Jermaine Jones to focus primarily at building our attacks. And Bob Bradley's tactics sucks.

tl;dr: we need to groom better defenders before we'll ever be consistent and good.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 14, 2011, 01:59:46 PM
i've been trying to remain positive but it's really hard.  i think i might hate this team. it isn't even like a "well, we just need to shore up our defense" or "we're just missing a piece or two".    someone please talk me down.
wish i could, but we are lacking in so many areas

most importantly a playmaker. wish we had someone young like germany has in gotze, schurrle, kroos or even marco rough ridin' marin

If we had another competent central midfielder, Michael Bradley is that play maker. He's strong on the ball and has great passing ability. Problem is, he's usually too busy putting out fires thanks to our shitty defenders and useless cunts like Jermaine Jones to focus primarily at building our attacks. And Bob Bradley's tactics sucks.

tl;dr: we need to groom better defenders before we'll ever be consistent and good.
good point. bradley has been pretty impressive, and with a little more playing time overseas, he very well could be our most important player.

i'd like to see players like diskerud, chandler, and lichaj get some solid time. bradley and holden actually give us a pretty formidable central midfield.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 02:10:06 PM
Is this game televised?  I may have to flip back and forth between the Royals game if so.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 14, 2011, 02:20:10 PM
Is this game televised?  I may have to flip back and forth between the Royals game if so.

Fox Sports Soccer
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 02:23:38 PM
Is this game televised?  I may have to flip back and forth between the Royals game if so.

Fox Sports Soccer

Sweet, pretty sure Cox just added that to my lineup not too long ago.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 14, 2011, 02:57:20 PM
i've been trying to remain positive but it's really hard.  i think i might hate this team. it isn't even like a "well, we just need to shore up our defense" or "we're just missing a piece or two".    someone please talk me down.
wish i could, but we are lacking in so many areas

most importantly a playmaker. wish we had someone young like germany has in gotze, schurrle, kroos or even marco rough ridin' marin

If we had another competent central midfielder, Michael Bradley is that play maker. He's strong on the ball and has great passing ability. Problem is, he's usually too busy putting out fires thanks to our shitty defenders and useless cunts like Jermaine Jones to focus primarily at building our attacks. And Bob Bradley's tactics sucks.

tl;dr: we need to groom better defenders before we'll ever be consistent and good.
good point. bradley has been pretty impressive, and with a little more playing time overseas, he very well could be our most important player.

i'd like to see players like diskerud, chandler, and lichaj get some solid time. bradley and holden actually give us a pretty formidable central midfield.

Agreed (especially on Diskerud). And what ever happened to Jose Fransisco Torres? I remember him playing well in the friendlies leading up to the World Cup, played against Slovenia but had to be subbed when we were down 2-0 at halftime because we needed more fire power
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 14, 2011, 03:50:28 PM
i've been trying to remain positive but it's really hard.  i think i might hate this team. it isn't even like a "well, we just need to shore up our defense" or "we're just missing a piece or two".    someone please talk me down.
wish i could, but we are lacking in so many areas

most importantly a playmaker. wish we had someone young like germany has in gotze, schurrle, kroos or even marco rough ridin' marin

If we had another competent central midfielder, Michael Bradley is that play maker. He's strong on the ball and has great passing ability. Problem is, he's usually too busy putting out fires thanks to our shitty defenders and useless cunts like Jermaine Jones to focus primarily at building our attacks. And Bob Bradley's tactics sucks.

tl;dr: we need to groom better defenders before we'll ever be consistent and good.
good point. bradley has been pretty impressive, and with a little more playing time overseas, he very well could be our most important player.

i'd like to see players like diskerud, chandler, and lichaj get some solid time. bradley and holden actually give us a pretty formidable central midfield.

Agreed (especially on Diskerud). And what ever happened to Jose Fransisco Torres? I remember him playing well in the friendlies leading up to the World Cup, played against Slovenia but had to be subbed when we were down 2-0 at halftime because we needed more fire power
im sure sure, but i think its puzzling that he's not even on the GC roster. he has been good in his caps for the US, and do we really think that sacha and bedoya are better options?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 08:34:56 PM
Probably a pretty noob thing for me to say but I think it's pretty neat how many foreign sounding names we have one the US team.  Melting pot and all that.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 09:47:44 PM
rough ridin' Dempsey.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 14, 2011, 09:49:53 PM
eff Clint Dempsey and eff Bob Bradley.  So glad I didn't pay money to see this crap.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 14, 2011, 10:56:12 PM
i'm glad nobody was able to talk me down.  holy crap this team is rough ridin' awful.  michael bradley (as usual lately, it seems) was about the only person who didn't seem to crap their pants when he got the ball.  lichaj seemed to do alright - i admittedly haven't seen him play much for villa but at this point, he seemed like a decent option back there.

should've ended about 5-2 or so.  i can't see us being better than about any halfway serious team in any position groups from here on out - bob bradley better hope the tophat embedded firmly in his ass is fully stocked with rabbits.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 14, 2011, 11:10:38 PM
I can't believe the suckers in Kansas City gave that shitty performance a standing ovation.  I wish this was in LA or DC, that garbage would have been booed off of the pitch.   I wouldn't be so frustrated if this was a team that should be in a 1-0 game against Guadaloupe, the talent while not great is so much better than that.  Bradley is so stale and his players won't play for him, they look bored.

BTW I'm sick of watching Dempsy go down like a Spainard every time someone gets within 5 feet of him.  Has there been a time since the Confed Cup that he's had the ball at his feet and didn't end up on the ground?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 14, 2011, 11:13:22 PM
I can't believe the suckers in Kansas City gave that shitty performance a standing ovation.  I wish this was in LA or DC, that garbage would have been booed off of the pitch.   I wouldn't be so frustrated if this was a team that should be in a 1-0 game against Guadaloupe, the talent while not great is so much better than that.  Bradley is so stale and his players won't play for him, they look bored.

BTW I'm sick of watching Dempsy go down like a Spainard every time someone gets within 5 feet of him.  Has there been a time since the Confed Cup that he's had the ball at his feet and didn't end up on the ground?

He didn't end up on the ground when he had the ball at his feet like 6 ft from the goal.   :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 15, 2011, 01:18:46 AM
Meh, the finishing was insanely bad, but other than that I thought it was a decently entertaining game to watch.  I wish they would have shown the Can/Pan game though.

They should really replace Bradley before qualifications start for the world cup.  The team needs some sort of identity and he obviously doesn't have the answer. He was a safe choice, but they continue to personify mediocrity.  There has to be someone better for the right price.

The Good:

Jozy is really starting to show what he can do when he's physical and confident. Cherundolo did really well tonight, he was all over the place. Bedoya came in for Wondolowski and did a great job.

The Bad:

Wondolowski.  I am not a fan. He may prove me wrong, but I just don't like him and his face annoys me.  Dempsey also sucked/was annoying, but it's hard to completely turn your back on a guy with that much talent.  I feel like if he went all out he would be amazing to watch, but lately it seems like he just wants to walk around and fall down a lot unless there's a good chance he'll score.

Jamaica is playing really well so the US could be bounced easily if they don't step it up.  If they lose I hope Bob is canned.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 15, 2011, 01:36:37 AM
Meh, the finishing was insanely bad, but other than that I thought it was a decently entertaining game to watch.  I wish they would have shown the Can/Pan game though.

They should really replace Bradley before qualifications start for the world cup.  The team needs some sort of identity and he obviously doesn't have the answer. He was a safe choice, but they continue to personify mediocrity.  There has to be someone better for the right price.

The Good:

Jozy is really starting to show what he can do when he's physical and confident. Cherundolo did really well tonight, he was all over the place. Bedoya came in for Wondolowski and did a great job.

The Bad:

Wondolowski.  I am not a fan. He may prove me wrong, but I just don't like him and his face annoys me.  Dempsey also sucked/was annoying, but it's hard to completely turn your back on a guy with that much talent.  I feel like if he went all out he would be amazing to watch, but lately it seems like he just wants to walk around and fall down a lot unless there's a good chance he'll score.

Jamaica is playing really well so the US could be bounced easily if they don't step it up.  If they lose I hope Bob is canned.

How does the Gold Cup bracket work?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 15, 2011, 01:45:22 AM
How does the Gold Cup bracket work?

Not exactly in bracket form but you can see the rest of the schedule here:

http://www.goldcup.org/page/GoldCup/LiveConsole/0,,12802,00.html

Basically if we win against Jamaica, we'll play the winner between Panama & El Salvador. If we win that we will most likely play Mexico in the finals.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 08:35:28 AM
-Lichaj needs to be our everyday LB. His attack paired with Dolo made us pretty dangerous.

-Wondo should never earn a cap for this team again. Agudelo would have been so much better last night.

-Off games for Bradley, Demps (good lord) and Landycakes. Obviously not the norm for them.

That said, Guadeloupe is just god awful, and we should have won at least 3-0.

It needs to be Altidore and Agudelo up top going forward.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 09:17:30 AM
-Wondo should never earn a cap for this team again. Agudelo would have been so much better last night.

or Bunbury ?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 09:21:53 AM
-Wondo should never earn a cap for this team again. Agudelo would have been so much better last night.

or Bunbury ?
crap, i would have been happy with adu
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 15, 2011, 09:42:13 AM
MIR is the most angry BBS'r in the history of the world.

I had a blast last night. Very frustrating at times. Dolo gets man of the match for me, his runs were amazing. Wondo needs to be gone, just like Ream (not even on the 18 anymore?). Just last year we had Buddle and Findley, its amazing how fast we run through strikers up top w/ Jozy. One of them has to stick. Crowd was bananas, hopefully we get more games there.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 09:51:46 AM
something is wrong w/ Donovan.  he's either injured or lovesick again.  goddammit, landon, get over that $!#*.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on June 15, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
Can't believe we didn't see Agudelo last night. Inexcusable.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 09:55:07 AM
Dolo gets man of the match for me, his runs were amazing.

...

Crowd was bananas, hopefully we get more games there.

Cherundolo is amazing.  it was just something like 2 years ago when everyone thought Spector had replaced him at right back.  but Stevie is now playing the best football i've ever seen him play.  it will be hard for anyone in the system to replace him until his legs give out.

the crowd was fun last night and that is a class venue.  the standing O i think had more to do w/ the experience in general and the appreciation for the opportunity that was given to KC to host this game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 15, 2011, 10:02:43 AM
It's amazing how much better Michael Bradley is than everyone else. Altidore and Dempsey (barring last night) are obviously the biggest threats to score, but Bradley is miles ahead of anyone else in that team. He almost looked Paul Scholes-esqe at times.

Wondolowski is terrible.

Jones is garbage. Why doesn't Edu-Bradley or even Klejstan-Bradley not start in CM?

If Dempsey puts 2 of those 5 or 6 clear chances in, we aren't complaining today.

That said, Bob Bradley isn't improving this team. We need a Guss Hidink.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 15, 2011, 10:04:39 AM
something is wrong w/ Donovan.  he's either injured or lovesick again.  goddammit, landon, get over that $!#*.

Agreed. That passion that he showed in the world cup isn't there. The "I let my team down, so I'm going to take over this crap" attitude isn't there. Complacency from playing in the MLS? He should have stayed at Everton
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 10:11:37 AM
It's amazing how much better Michael Bradley is than everyone else. Altidore and Dempsey (barring last night) are obviously the biggest threats to score, but Bradley is miles ahead of anyone else in that team. He almost looked Paul Scholes-esqe at times.

Wondolowski is terrible.

Jones is garbage. Why doesn't Edu-Bradley or even Klejstan-Bradley not start in CM?

If Dempsey puts 2 of those 5 or 6 clear chances in, we aren't complaining today.

That said, Bob Bradley isn't improving this team. We need a Guss Hidink.

i thought it was obvious after last year's world cup that Edu/Bradley was the best pairing if you wanted to play 2 defensive minded center mids.

hopefully by the next world cup Holden and Davies will be healthy and in form. then the midfield + forward pairing would be Donovan/Dempsey/Bradley/Holden in the midfield and Davies/Altidore up top.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 10:13:15 AM
i really want to get timothy chandler cup-tied

him, dolo, lichaj, and boca going forward would be good for me until we need to replace boca

I think donovan was blocked from going back to Everton by the Galaxy. Its a shame, because not only did they love him over there, but he was so much better.

As i stated before, Lichaj, Chandler, Diskerud, Agudelo, Jozy, Holden, Edu, Bradley, Bunbury, and (please god) Davies are the future, and I feel pretty ok with that. We just need a few more pieces and a new coach. I really wish Subotic and Rossi weren't world-class fuckheads, because that would put us in pretty good shape.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 15, 2011, 10:22:12 AM
It's amazing how much better Michael Bradley is than everyone else. Altidore and Dempsey (barring last night) are obviously the biggest threats to score, but Bradley is miles ahead of anyone else in that team. He almost looked Paul Scholes-esqe at times.

Wondolowski is terrible.

Jones is garbage. Why doesn't Edu-Bradley or even Klejstan-Bradley not start in CM?

If Dempsey puts 2 of those 5 or 6 clear chances in, we aren't complaining today.

That said, Bob Bradley isn't improving this team. We need a Guss Hidink.

i thought it was obvious after last year's world cup that Edu/Bradley was the best pairing if you wanted to play 2 defensive minded center mids.

hopefully by the next world cup Holden and Davies will be healthy and in form. then the midfield + forward pairing would be Donovan/Dempsey/Bradley/Holden in the midfield and Davies/Altidore up top.

If Edu/Bradley is playing 2 defensive mids, then what is Jones/Bradley? At least Edu doesn't piss down his leg all the time like Jones.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 10:50:19 AM
If Edu/Bradley is playing 2 defensive mids, then what is Jones/Bradley? At least Edu doesn't piss down his leg all the time like Jones.

that was my point.  if you were going to play to defensive mids then why not use a combo you know works well w/ Edu/Bradley.  i think Jones is a more talented player than Edu but maybe he just doesn't fit in as well at this point.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 10:53:05 AM
speaking of Jones here's a write up on another American-German / German-American

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/raphael_honigstein/06/15/timmy.chandler/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

would have been nice to see him playing w/ USA this summer.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 11:15:33 AM
i have a man crush on timmy chan

no homo
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 15, 2011, 12:09:52 PM
The USA also needs to find and groom some proper wingers. I don't think we've ever had a real out and out winger.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 12:20:49 PM
The USA also needs to find and groom some proper wingers. I don't think we've ever had a real out and out winger.


do demarcus beasley and cobi jones not count?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 15, 2011, 12:30:08 PM
Yeah I guess Beasley would be. I remember them sticking him at left back a bunch though. Cobi Jones played all over the midfield.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 15, 2011, 12:32:13 PM
Rooting for US soccer reminds me of rooting for the Royals.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2011, 01:33:50 PM
MIR is the most angry BBS'r in the history of the world.

This is a good thing, right?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 01:38:28 PM
Yeah I guess Beasley would be. I remember them sticking him at left back a bunch though. Cobi Jones played all over the midfield.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DaMarcus_Beasley
Quote
In a 2010 World Cup qualification fourth-round game against Trinidad and Tobago, Beasley went the full ninety minutes at left back. Beasley remarked that this was the first time in his career he had played an entire game at the position.

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/7194/cobi-jones-first-ballot-hall-of-famer
Quote
Cobi Jones, the speedy winger who played more international games than any other American, was a no-brainer. So was Eddie Pope. And Dutch-born Earnie Stewart certainly was deserving after missing the cut twice before.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 01:49:56 PM
Yeah having Chan, Torres, Holden, Davies, etc. would be great.  At the end of the day all of the talent won't change the fact that tactically we are the most boring, passive, unimaginative side in the world.  I'm so pissed because I wasn't upest  that Bradley kept his job after the World Cup because I thought he would mix it up a bit, crap we're siginificantly worse.  It's somewhat ironic that once he is canned, his son will be better off.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 01:55:15 PM
don't forget about young fabian hurzeler  :love: :love: :love:

in a few years he should be getting first team reps
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 15, 2011, 01:56:06 PM
MIR is the most angry BBS'r in the history of the world.

This is a good thing, right?

Oh no doubt.  :lynchmob:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 15, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
don't forget about young fabian hurzeler  :love: :love: :love:

in a few years he should be getting first team reps

remember when Freddy Adu was going to be our savior? They still have a huge mural of him on the side of the stadium in DC.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 02:43:39 PM
don't forget about young fabian hurzeler  :love: :love: :love:

in a few years he should be getting first team reps

remember when Freddy Adu was going to be our savior? They still have a huge mural of him on the side of the stadium in DC.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi723.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww238%2FCrudesemipopular%2FArrested%2520Development%2F2i8vtd5.gif%3Ft%3D1281312487&hash=36a17bfd740bb6fcceff04bbab505d8ef299fc22)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 02:48:28 PM
 :D http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=7102
Quote
US U20 head coach Thomas Rongen revealed to YA a major announcement today that Bayern Munich and German youth international Fabian Hürzeler will change his affiliation and represent the US.

"We got a commitment actually today for Fabian Hürzeler, the captain of the German [U17] team and he plays for Bayern Munich," Rongen told YA in Atlanta. "He's going to be part of our January camp. That's pretty nice news."

"Like Alex Zahavi, Hürzeler is fluent in English," he continued. "These guys, they're excited about the opportunity. They're honored. But these aren't easy decisions. This guy played for the German youth teams from U15 to U19. We'll keep pushing the envelope. We'll keep finding players that hopefully can help us."

Hürzeler, 17, was born in Houston but was raised in Germany where he has developed into an elite prospect. Over the summer he was also promoted to the reserve team of Bayern Munich despite being eligible to play for the U19 team for two more years. He is the youngest player on the reserve team.

The central midfielder will now be leaving the German setup for that of the US. He will be eligible for the 2011 and 2013 U20 World Cups with the Stars and Stripes.

Since he has played for Germany in official youth national team competitions, Hürzeler will need to file his one-time switch of federations with FIFA if he wants to play for the US in U20 qualifying or the U20 World Cup. He will not need to file the switch for the January U20 camp or to play in any friendlies.

As for whether or not there would be other players in addition to Hürzeler and Zahavi that would switch national teams to play for the US, Rongen did offer a hint.

"There are three or four other guys that I've approached that play at a high level that have represented other countries in qualifying games," he concluded.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 15, 2011, 03:13:54 PM
I also like how we got all worked up about that Jersey kid who picked Italy over us.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 15, 2011, 03:36:48 PM
I also like how we got all worked up about that Jersey kid who picked Italy over us.
well i mean, he is pretty good
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 03:40:38 PM
I also like how we got all worked up about that Jersey kid who picked Italy over us.
well i mean, he is pretty good

he'd probably be a top 3 player if not the top player in USA squad.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 15, 2011, 03:48:24 PM
I also like how we got all worked up about that Jersey kid who picked Italy over us.
well i mean, he is pretty good

he'd probably be a top 3 player if not the top player in USA squad.

And they didn't even dress him for the cup.  Let him wear the captain's armband right after the WC for their B squad and ten sat him for the second half.  They treat him like a second class citizen.  (aside here) Why is Italy still so racist?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 15, 2011, 03:54:15 PM
Per the Royals' analogy, he's the prospect that bolts for the Yankees.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 15, 2011, 04:02:39 PM
I also like how we got all worked up about that Jersey kid who picked Italy over us.
well i mean, he is pretty good

he'd probably be a top 3 player if not the top player in USA squad.

And they didn't even dress him for the cup.  Let him wear the captain's armband right after the WC for their B squad and ten sat him for the second half.  They treat him like a second class citizen.  (aside here) Why is Italy still so racist?

he's getting some PT now appearing in 4 of their 6 euro qualifiers.  started their last game and scored a goal.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2011, 07:34:15 PM
on other side of the bracket, but guatemala currently leads mexico 1-0 in the 20th minute.  do not expect to last, but i'll cheer for the guatemalans while brushing up on my spanish (game on univision)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 18, 2011, 08:41:39 PM
took mexico about 20 minutes in 2T to take the 2-1 lead  :flush:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 18, 2011, 09:43:26 PM
Game reminder:

US v. Jamaica - 2pm Sunday on Fox Soccer Channel (pregame starts at 1:30 I believe)

I looked last night and it wasn't showing up in the cox guide but I double checked and it's supposed to be on FSC. 

Anybody know why ESPN or ABC didn't pick up these games after group play?  I would think this game tomorrow would pull in good ratings.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 18, 2011, 11:17:06 PM
Game reminder:

US v. Jamaica - 2pm Sunday on Fox Soccer Channel (pregame starts at 1:30 I believe)

I looked last night and it wasn't showing up in the cox guide but I double checked and it's supposed to be on FSC. 

Anybody know why ESPN or ABC didn't pick up these games after group play?  I would think this game tomorrow would pull in good ratings.

Media rights for all international competitions are awarded by bid.  FSC is attempting to do something relevant with that network.  I'm not even sure ESPN placed a bid.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 19, 2011, 01:21:22 PM
Heading to this game right now. Looking forward to hanging with the top shottas.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2011, 02:11:03 PM
omg  :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2011, 03:33:04 PM
shameful dive from jermaine jones leaves jamaica a man down.  can't wait to see a superman .gif
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 19, 2011, 04:15:25 PM
Good win - I want Panama again.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2011, 04:28:06 PM
time to brush up on my spanish with the late game on univision
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2011, 07:59:29 PM
panama wins in pks - we take them on wednesday night at 6pm cst on fsc in the semis.

i am on team applejack and ready for the rematch  :popcorn:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 20, 2011, 01:59:01 PM
shameful dive from jermaine jones leaves jamaica a man down.  can't wait to see a superman .gif

i thought it was a div at first but replays have shown that his ankle did get clipped.

jones did embellish to make sure it was called and could have kept his feet if he wanted to.  no Jamaican player argued emhpasizing that it was the correct call.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 20, 2011, 02:36:29 PM
haven't seen any of the footage that came out showing he was clipped yet.  it was an obvious attempt to chop him down so no argument is only natural. i guess if jones did get nicked i'd love for there to be some basis to red the jamaican dude and yellow jones.  obviously never going to happen but i hate crap like that.  jones was putting on his cape either way - sounds like he just got lucky to get brushed.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 20, 2011, 10:03:33 PM
haven't seen any of the footage that came out showing he was clipped yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Ic5cl1yj0

That video shows it, but it looks like he could have easily stayed up if he wasn't looking to dive at the first hint of contact.

I know he had a good game, but that dive and a few other things he did during the match made him look like a huge doucher.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 20, 2011, 10:59:51 PM
thanks j-v - forgot to scope it out after work.  letter of the law i guess you've gotta book the guy.  leaves a sour taste in my mouth though - simulation that by happenstance forced some contact vs. just embellishing contact.  he did have a pretty good game - you hate to see him resort to that crap.

guess i need to move past it - anxious for wednesday now.  :party:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 21, 2011, 07:34:46 AM
by rule of law it's not embellishment if contact was made
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 22, 2011, 09:20:53 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.soccerbyives.net%2F.a%2F6a00e54ef2975b883301538f58c336970b-350wi&hash=1ddf8b1f8fe23aaaba7a9b5ea873f4df9fc71339) (http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/06/who-should-the-usmnt-start-vs-panama-1.html)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 22, 2011, 10:19:37 AM
Replace Jones with Edu and we're perfect

Panama  :chainsaw:
We should win this as long as we don't shoot ourselves in the foot. After the own goal and penalty eff ups we outplayed them
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2011, 10:20:29 AM
this looks much better
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 22, 2011, 10:26:26 AM
Club vs. Country tonight w/ SKC playing. I'll watch USMNT and DVR SKC.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 22, 2011, 01:30:56 PM
Club vs. Country tonight w/ SKC playing. I'll watch USMNT and DVR SKC.

Do you live in KC?  I know they show the SKC games on KSMO but I'm guessing that's only available around KC?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 22, 2011, 02:24:18 PM
Club vs. Country tonight w/ SKC playing. I'll watch USMNT and DVR SKC.

Do you live in KC?  I know they show the SKC games on KSMO but I'm guessing that's only available around KC?

Yep, I get the HD feed too. USA is at 6, SKC at 6:30
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 22, 2011, 07:57:23 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 22, 2011, 08:01:13 PM
If you had told me last week freddy adu would play a part in the winning goal id have called you a rough ridin' liar. Well done kid
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 22, 2011, 08:08:57 PM
Yup, that ball was fantastic.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 23, 2011, 01:23:02 AM
If you had told me last week freddy adu would play a part in the winning goal id have called you a rough ridin' liar. Well done kid

Seemed to play a couple nice balls, but that one was pretty amazing.  Really rooting for him to make a comeback.

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2011, 07:43:40 AM
michael bradley looked like ass.   his dad's tactics seemed like a fail until Adu checked in.  i was hoping to see Adu go in for him but replacing Agudelo seems like it did the trick.

jones looked great.  was nervous about him getting a yellow.  lichaj and dolo again great at fullback.  feeling much better about the back line w/ boca inside providing some maturity in central defense.  however, i'm still not sold using Jones/Bradley together.

i have to miss the final on Saturday for a HS reunion.  it might be difficult to avoid score until i get to watch replay.  the mexico/honduras game last night on Univision looked amazing compared to fox soccer.  maybe i'll record and watch on uni so i don't have to listen to that muppet, jp dellacamera

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 23, 2011, 10:13:40 AM
So the game on Saturday? Jones and Bradley looked like they switched bodies yesterday, but both still need to start. Is the Klejstan experiment over or do we keep Donovan as an impact sub for the 2nd half? I think Agudelo should still start up top on his own, then go to Adu again if necessary. We've played our best against Jamacia and Panama2, so the line up probably shouldn't change.

Howard
Dolo-Goodson-Boca-Lichaj
Bradley-Jones
Klejstan-Dempsey-Bedoya
Agudelo

Bring on Donovan at halftime or 50-55 mins for Klestan or Bedoya, whoever is playing worse
Edu on if Bradley or Jones are having bad games
Adu on for Agudelo if we are tied or behind late on.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2011, 10:24:54 AM
you have to start Donovan against Mexico.  pull Klejstan who i thought got dominated in the midfield last night.  Donovan should have fresh legs while Mexicans had to face 120 minutes of 2 footed tackling last night.  Honduras was playing dirty.   

keep Agudelo up top and if they need offense in the 2nd half bring Adu in for him and move Dempsey up top again.  if they still need more offense bring in Sasha for Bradley/Jones (whoever is playing w/ a Yellow).

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 23, 2011, 11:23:09 AM
Anyone watch Mexico last night? We'll have our hands full, especially mid-field. And Chicharito.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 23, 2011, 11:43:22 AM
Effing Chicharito and his stupid haircut stealing our Chicano prospects.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2011, 11:54:43 AM
Anyone watch Mexico last night? We'll have our hands full, especially mid-field. And Chicharito.

statement of obviousness undercut by Mexico's inability to finish off Honduras in regular time.

who's this Chicharito guy?  never heard of him before last night.    :D
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 23, 2011, 11:58:57 AM
Howard
Dolo-Goodson-Boca-Lichaj
Bradley-Jones
Klejstan-Dempsey-Bedoya
Agudelo

Bring on Donovan at halftime or 50-55 mins for Klestan or Bedoya, whoever is playing worse
Edu on if Bradley or Jones are having bad games
Adu on for Agudelo if we are tied or behind late on.
top strategy right here. i do think that we might be best served to start adu (maybe instead of klejstan?), since he is our most creative player on the roster at this point.

jones is a must because mexico will get physical, and we need to keep someone watching hernandez.

also, that backline has been so solid, especially with lichaj and boca sparking our attack channel through the wings.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 23, 2011, 12:04:25 PM
Adu was nice last night, but lets not get carried away. He should play a role, but a good 25 minutes doesn't mean he should start.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 23, 2011, 12:06:31 PM
Adu was nice last night, but lets not get carried away. He should play a role, but a good 25 minutes doesn't mean he should start.
i just want to believe so bad

it's kind of a reflex
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 23, 2011, 12:28:29 PM
Adu was nice last night, but lets not get carried away. He should play a role, but a good 25 minutes doesn't mean he should start.

true.  but what has Klejstan/Bedoya done to deserve starts? 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 23, 2011, 12:48:40 PM
i would not be sad to never again see klejstan - i know he has his fans but i'm not one of them.  i don't think bedoya has been too bad really.  i don't mind him seeing some time on the field. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 23, 2011, 02:14:56 PM
Adu was nice last night, but lets not get carried away. He should play a role, but a good 25 minutes doesn't mean he should start.

true.  but what has Klejstan/Bedoya done to deserve starts? 

Klejstan - nothing really
Bedoya - has had good control, runs, ball movement, and had a couple good chances on goal (although he failed to put them away).

I guess I wouldn't totally be against Adu for Klejstan, but would prefer Donovan if we do remove Klejstan, and still keep Adu as a 2nd half sub.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 25, 2011, 12:55:59 AM
Reminder: the kids play in the u-17 world cup on espnu at 6pm. Could see the next big star emerge. some of the recent winners of the golden ball (best player) at the u-17 WC are:

1999 Landon Donovan
2003 Cesc Fàbregas
2005 Anderson
2007 Toni Kroos
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 07:21:16 PM
 :runaway:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2011, 07:23:50 PM
 :ohno:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 25, 2011, 07:59:56 PM
Adu is starting  :facepalm:
At least this means Bradley is probably fired. Hiddink 2014  :pray: :crossfingers:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2011, 08:25:36 PM
at this rate id considering holding them to fewer than 3 goals a success. our offense HAS to create opportunities
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 08:26:38 PM
It looks like we are playing 2 men down. Can't believe we're up 1.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 25, 2011, 08:32:03 PM
Holy eff, what do I know. It's 2-0. Bradley is a genius
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 25, 2011, 08:36:07 PM
 :embarrassed:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 08:36:52 PM
eff you Bornstein.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 25, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
eff you Bornstein. Cherundolos ankle
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 25, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
 :curse:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2011, 08:42:32 PM
yup. there it is.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 08:42:53 PM
eff you Bornstein again.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2011, 09:28:55 PM
very "meh" evening for bedoya - hope agudelo spices things up.  god damn it dolo.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on June 25, 2011, 09:35:48 PM
Never seen a bigger group of cheap shot, flopping pussies than this mexican team.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2011, 09:41:47 PM
gonna have to swallow my pride.  that was a great goal by dos santos.  game, set, match
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 25, 2011, 09:41:58 PM
Getting your ass kicked by a 3rd world country sucks.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 09:45:09 PM
I'm going to KCK and asking a group of mexicans why they are such enormous pussies.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on June 25, 2011, 09:47:19 PM
No point, it's genetic.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: chum1 on June 25, 2011, 09:50:48 PM
on that dos santos goal, why didn't the us player in front of the goal block the ball with his hand?  would they have counted the goal as a penalty?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on June 25, 2011, 09:51:51 PM
Better question is why a picture perfect leg swipe is cool in the box.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 09:55:39 PM
on that dos santos goal, why didn't the us player in front of the goal block the ball with his hand?  would they have counted the goal as a penalty?

It would have been a PK and a red card. So they would have scored and we would have been down a man.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 25, 2011, 10:00:52 PM
SCORES A'PLENTY
Despite offensive flurry, Wildcat defense gives up four consecutive scoring possessions.  Coach's kid spotted listlessly wandering following the game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 25, 2011, 10:02:05 PM
on that dos santos goal, why didn't the us player in front of the goal block the ball with his hand?  would they have counted the goal as a penalty?

It would have been a PK and a red card. So they would have scored and we would have been down a man.
Let's not forget Luis Suarez won a World Cup quarterfinal game for Uruguay v. Ghana by doing that.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on June 25, 2011, 10:16:02 PM
That late in the game, it would have been a reasonable risk to take.  Yeah, you're a man down but the dude just may miss the PK or the goalie may get lucky.  :dunno:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 25, 2011, 10:24:02 PM
on that dos santos goal, why didn't the us player in front of the goal block the ball with his hand?  would they have counted the goal as a penalty?

It would have been a PK and a red card. So they would have scored and we would have been down a man.
Let's not forget Luis Suarez won a World Cup quarterfinal game for Uruguay v. Ghana by doing that.

That was bananas.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on June 26, 2011, 12:05:38 AM
I rough ridin' hate Mexico.

That is all.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on June 26, 2011, 12:11:29 AM
I rough ridin' hate Mexico.

That is all.

love mexico.  hate their soccer team.  a lot.  :curse:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on June 26, 2011, 06:25:15 AM
I hate mexican-americans, who were born in the US, posting on facebook about how awesome their victory was.   :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 26, 2011, 09:52:41 AM
I hate mexican-americans, who were born in the US, posting on facebook about how awesome their victory was.   :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on June 26, 2011, 03:00:10 PM
I hate mexican-americans, who were born in the US, posting on facebook about how awesome their victory was.   :frown:

This.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 27, 2011, 09:23:21 AM
a weak back line made even weaker by an injury 10 minutes in and a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) decision by the coach to replace the injured player with the worst possible choice.  Mexico has some good players but to give up 4 goals, even with a depleted back line, is inexcusable.  Bradley should be fired but he won’t. 

Adu, Donovan and Dempsey all looked good.  everyone in the defense behind them looked terrible.  coach's son looked terrible all tournament.  Jones didn't look great.  it's hard to play w/ the 2 of them together in midfield as they offer little in the attack.  but the back 4 is so bad you have to protect them with that extra layer of defense in front of them.  but Jones and Bradley did nothing to help them.

I Feel great for Mexican fans who should all feel excited about a team with an incredible attack.  They have some of the same problems in defense as USA but seem to have a little more depth and a better defensive midfield to take some of the pressure off of them.

since the successful run (is winning 2 games against Egypt & Spain considered a successful run?) in the Confederations cup  the USA has been pretty bad.  a lot of this is due to injury and a lack of depth: Onyewu, Holden, Davies, Jones were all potential starters going into the World Cup last year but were unavailable due to injury.  Jones is the only one back in the team and he hasn't proven to bring too much to the table.  i guess it's hard to be too tough on Coach Bradley given this rash of injuries but I have no faith in him regardless of the player's he has available for selection.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 27, 2011, 09:36:38 AM
a weak back line made even weaker by an injury 10 minutes in and a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) decision by the coach to replace the injured player with the worst possible choice.  Mexico has some good players but to give up 4 goals, even with a depleted back line, is inexcusable.  Bradley should be fired but he won’t. 

Adu, Donovan and Dempsey all looked good.  everyone in the defense behind them looked terrible.  coach's son looked terrible all tournament.  Jones didn't look great.  it's hard to play w/ the 2 of them together in midfield as they offer little in the attack.  but the back 4 is so bad you have to protect them with that extra layer of defense in front of them.  but Jones and Bradley did nothing to help them.

I Feel great for Mexican fans who should all feel excited about a team with an incredible attack.  They have some of the same problems in defense as USA but seem to have a little more depth and a better defensive midfield to take some of the pressure off of them.

since the successful run (is winning 2 games against Egypt & Spain considered a successful run?) in the Confederations cup  the USA has been pretty bad.  a lot of this is due to injury and a lack of depth: Onyewu, Holden, Davies, Jones were all potential starters going into the World Cup last year but were unavailable due to injury.  Jones is the only one back in the team and he hasn't proven to bring too much to the table.  i guess it's hard to be too tough on Coach Bradley given this rash of injuries but I have no faith in him regardless of the player's he has available for selection.

Didn't think he was bad all tournament but Maurice Edu should be starting in front of him.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 27, 2011, 03:34:14 PM
a weak back line made even weaker by an injury 10 minutes in and a respected decision by the coach to replace the injured player with the worst possible choice.  Mexico has some good players but to give up 4 goals, even with a depleted back line, is inexcusable.  Bradley should be fired but he won’t. 

Adu, Donovan and Dempsey all looked good.  everyone in the defense behind them looked terrible.  coach's son looked terrible all tournament.  Jones didn't look great.  it's hard to play w/ the 2 of them together in midfield as they offer little in the attack.  but the back 4 is so bad you have to protect them with that extra layer of defense in front of them.  but Jones and Bradley did nothing to help them.

I Feel great for Mexican fans who should all feel excited about a team with an incredible attack.  They have some of the same problems in defense as USA but seem to have a little more depth and a better defensive midfield to take some of the pressure off of them.

since the successful run (is winning 2 games against Egypt & Spain considered a successful run?) in the Confederations cup  the USA has been pretty bad.  a lot of this is due to injury and a lack of depth: Onyewu, Holden, Davies, Jones were all potential starters going into the World Cup last year but were unavailable due to injury.  Jones is the only one back in the team and he hasn't proven to bring too much to the table.  i guess it's hard to be too tough on Coach Bradley given this rash of injuries but I have no faith in him regardless of the player's he has available for selection.

Update:  US Soccer is going to be a juggernaut just around the corner.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on June 28, 2011, 02:47:13 PM
Quote
Oguchi Onyewu is the latest enhancement of Sporting. The central defender has signed a U.S. valid contract with the "lions" for the next three seasons.
In exclusive statements to the newspaper Sporting defender for 29 years reveals his ambition. "I come to win at Sporting."

Read the interview with Onyewu in the next edition of the newspaper that puts all green on white.

http://www.sporting.pt/Noticias/Futebol/Fut_Prof/notfutprof_futonyewureforco_280611_77240.asp
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 28, 2011, 03:02:48 PM
I still have no idea how he got signed by AC Milan.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 28, 2011, 07:46:52 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/930903/mexico-players-sent-home-following-scandal?cc=5901

Mexican players invite women up to hotel room. Women steal laptops, phones, ipads, and cash.

Mexico  :lol:
USA  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 01, 2011, 01:08:06 AM
I pretty much hate all womens sports other than beach volleyball, but I'm actually somewhat interested in the womens world cup this year.  Would be pretty fun to see the US up against Germany, Brazil, or maybe both.  Anybody else watching?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 01, 2011, 09:49:48 AM
I enjoyed North Korea's claim that they lost to the US because all their players were struck by lightning the night before.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 01, 2011, 01:17:14 PM
round of 16: u-17 world cup: germany 4 usa 0.

ussf on the right track.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2011, 02:36:47 AM
I pretty much hate all womens sports other than beach volleyball, but I'm actually somewhat interested in the womens world cup this year.  Would be pretty fun to see the US up against Germany, Brazil, or maybe both.  Anybody else watching?

Well I just saw this woman, Monica Gonzalez, as a WWC analyst for ESPN.  Guess she played for Mexico, good enough for me to watch intently.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unathleticmag.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fc72.jpg&hash=6cc9f7e3caed03b0627fd22ed6de9f0ba73f24e7)
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F__i2vQGC8dv4%2FSO-_YYdROQI%2FAAAAAAAAAoM%2F8vRizeMMRDY%2Fs400%2FMonica%2BGonzalez%2B%2Bfoto%2Bbikini.jpg&hash=047bbcda8a6bcccc76bd3b25786770a0984d3b4e)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 02, 2011, 03:01:53 AM
I pretty much hate all womens sports other than beach volleyball, but I'm actually somewhat interested in the womens world cup this year.  Would be pretty fun to see the US up against Germany, Brazil, or maybe both.  Anybody else watching?

i've watched more games than i've missed probably.  women's soccer is great - for the casual viewer i don't think there's a major sport with a smaller gap between the men's and women's game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2011, 11:47:59 AM
I pretty much hate all womens sports other than beach volleyball, but I'm actually somewhat interested in the womens world cup this year.  Would be pretty fun to see the US up against Germany, Brazil, or maybe both.  Anybody else watching?

i've watched more games than i've missed probably.  women's soccer is great - for the casual viewer i don't think there's a major sport with a smaller gap between the men's and women's game.
+1 if you ardently watch soccer and don't watch the WWC then you are simply a mouthbreathing sloped foreheaded sexist.  The skills displayed is nearly identical without all of the ridiculous flopping.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 02, 2011, 12:12:30 PM
 warm up the "could they beat the mens team?" talking point.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2011, 12:27:58 PM
That's absurd.  They'd lose by double digits, the ball skills are identical, there is obviously an ocean of difference physically.  There isn't a men's keeper in the history of the world that would have saved Heather O'Reiley's goal in todays game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 02, 2011, 12:58:57 PM
There isn't a men's keeper in the history of the world that would have saved Heather O'Reiley's goal in todays game.

 :confused:

Also, it was a joke, was more thinking of the jabs everybody used to make regarding k-state basketball circa nicole ohlde and jim wooldridge.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 02, 2011, 01:11:36 PM
There isn't a men's keeper in the history of the world that would have saved Heather O'Reiley's goal in todays game.

 :confused:

Also, it was a joke, was more thinking of the jabs everybody used to make regarding k-state basketball circa nicole ohlde and jim wooldridge.

you might be on to something - i'm pretty sure ohlde could score on the men's team.  maybe not if neckbrace took over for bradley.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 03, 2011, 12:23:16 AM
There isn't a men's keeper in the history of the world that would have saved Heather O'Reiley's goal in todays game.

 :confused:

Also, it was a joke, was more thinking of the jabs everybody used to make regarding k-state basketball circa nicole ohlde and jim wooldridge.

:cheers: knew it wasn't your opinion, just speaking to the talking point, I'm sure there are idiots who truly believe that
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 10, 2011, 01:19:27 PM
Anyone else just see that women's game?   :horrorsurprise:  Unreal.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: SwiftCat on July 10, 2011, 01:26:00 PM
Anyone else just see that women's game?   :horrorsurprise:  Unreal.

 :kstatriot: :emawkid: Except Red White and Blue

Increds!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on July 10, 2011, 01:28:35 PM
Fistpumped really hard.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on July 10, 2011, 01:29:50 PM
That was rough ridin' awesome. America!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 01:33:31 PM
that was an amazing rough ridin' game.  probably had sandstorm play before the pks.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on July 10, 2011, 01:54:59 PM
What's the deal with Brazilians only using one name?   In the box scores, they even use a single initial.  Seems like that would get confusing.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 01:59:27 PM
What's the deal with Brazilians only using one name?   In the box scores, they even use a single initial.  Seems like that would get confusing.

how about the men

Rinaldo
Rivaldo
Ronaldinho

and I think 1 or 2 more like that
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 02:25:00 PM
The only call that was terrible in retrospect was the non-offside call on the Marta goal.  The red card was iffy and the encroachment on the PK was legit.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 10, 2011, 02:47:42 PM
The only call that was terrible in retrospect was the non-offside call on the Marta goal.  The red card was iffy and the encroachment on the PK was legit.

Incredible how inept the truck made the announcers look.  You can't queue up 15 replays and inform the announcers until after the game?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 10, 2011, 03:06:06 PM
The only call that was terrible in retrospect was the non-offside call on the Marta goal.  The red card was iffy and the encroachment on the PK was legit.

Encroachment was the call?  Why was the card given to the keeper?  And there's a difference between legit and what is traditionally a penalty.  It doesn't matter if a rule is on the books that's never called strictly.  When you make a strict call like that it lends itself to questions regarding your intent/motives.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 10, 2011, 03:16:54 PM
The only call that was terrible in retrospect was the non-offside call on the Marta goal.  The red card was iffy and the encroachment on the PK was legit.

Encroachment was the call?  Why was the card given to the keeper?  And there's a difference between legit and what is traditionally a penalty.  It doesn't matter if a rule is on the books that's never called strictly.  When you make a strict call like that it lends itself to questions regarding your intent/motives.

I think the keeper got carded for running her mouth. From what I've seen, many of the female referees don't handle criticism well.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 10, 2011, 03:24:52 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 10, 2011, 03:30:01 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 03:36:52 PM
Oh Hope got in the refs crap about that call.  I have yet to see what the call was.  Yes there was a play encroaching at the top of the box, but that is rarely called.  She could have yellow carded Solo for coming off the line too I think for a delay.  We also don't know if the ref called the reshot on hope 'coming off her line' but that would be one of the most disastrous calls in world cup if that were true. 

Love the fact that everyone of the Brazil PKs their goalie was completely off line, so I'm glad they went advantage on 4/5 shots.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 10, 2011, 03:39:03 PM
Oh Hope got in the refs crap about that call.  I have yet to see what the call was.  Yes there was a play encroaching at the top of the box, but that is rarely called.  She could have yellow carded Solo for coming off the line too I think for a delay.  We also don't know if the ref called the reshot on hope 'coming off her line' but that would be one of the most disastrous calls in world cup if that were true. 

Love the fact that everyone of the Brazil PKs their goalie was completely off line, so I'm glad they went advantage on 4/5 shots.

To be fair, the US did get a rekick on the only shot the Brazil goalkeeper stopped because of that.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 10, 2011, 03:41:43 PM
If you watch the PKs over, the Brasil keeper, though less egregiously, did the same thing on every PK.  Bottom line, all indications are that the yellow given to the american keeper was for coming off the line, which she did not.  It was a bad call.  If the americans had lost, it would be a crap storm of epic proportions.  Brasil scored zero legitimate goals.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 03:41:58 PM
Oh Hope got in the refs crap about that call.  I have yet to see what the call was.  Yes there was a play encroaching at the top of the box, but that is rarely called.  She could have yellow carded Solo for coming off the line too I think for a delay.  We also don't know if the ref called the reshot on hope 'coming off her line' but that would be one of the most disastrous calls in world cup if that were true. 

Love the fact that everyone of the Brazil PKs their goalie was completely off line, so I'm glad they went advantage on 4/5 shots.

To be fair, the US did get a rekick on the only shot the Brazil goalkeeper stopped because of that.
that is why i said 4/5, I wasn't very clear there


the offsides no call on the cross to Marta was rough ridin' horrible.  All tournament they have been making tight calls which err on the defensive side, and the lineswoman blows that one hard.

We got away with the intentional hand ball too with whats her face carrying the yellow.  

I really think these refs were just horribly incompetent and didn't know how to handle Brazil getting in their grill till the end of the game when the yellows started flowing.  I mean if I issued a yellow and than the player was still jawing at me and touched me I would drop a straight red and skip a soft red.  
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 03:52:27 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on July 10, 2011, 03:59:52 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.


This lotta cry babies here
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 10, 2011, 04:14:56 PM
The game was insanely entertaining, it had everything you could ask for from a fans perspective.

It's easy to concentrate on the bad calls, but the feeling of winning despite them made it all worth it.  Seeing the crowd completely turn against Brazil was also a nice bonus in a time where the US isn't very popular.

For the people saying the encroachment call was legitimate, you're obviously right but when they don't make that call 99% of the time you can understand why people feel like somethings up.  If you watch it in real time there was almost no gap from the kick to when she took a step inside the box.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 04:20:04 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 04:21:15 PM
The game was insanely entertaining, it had everything you could ask for from a fans perspective.

It's easy to concentrate on the bad calls, but the feeling of winning despite them made it all worth it.  Seeing the crowd completely turn against Brazil was also a nice bonus in a time where the US isn't very popular.

For the people saying the encroachment call was legitimate, you're obviously right but when they don't make that call 99% of the time you can understand why people feel like somethings up.  If you watch it in real time there was almost no gap from the kick to when she took a step inside the box.
I was amazed at how many of the neutral fans turned against Brazil.  Marta was getting whistled so much, deservedly so.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 04:28:32 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 04:34:03 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick.  

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

edit
and why the eff do you have to be such a juvenile prick when people are just having a rough ridin' discussion.  rough ridin' internet tough guy bitch routine gets rough ridin' old here.  Just go back to high school with that crap.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 04:35:28 PM

For the people saying the encroachment call was legitimate, you're obviously right but when they don't make that call 99% of the time you can understand why people feel like somethings up.  If you watch it in real time there was almost no gap from the kick to when she took a step inside the box.

No one is arguing otherwise.  However, it can't be a bad call if its the right call.  There were two bad calls, both were big no calls; one was in our favor one wasn't.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 10, 2011, 04:36:15 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.

The call was correct. It was the card that was baffling. Not that a yellow card against a goalkeeper is going to mean anything, anyways.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 04:40:17 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 04:44:37 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
you are aware that the goalie coming off the line and the outside players coming into the box are both encroachment right?  My point is that after the game Solo did not know who was called for encroachment and the refs wouldn't tell her/haven't told team reps.  I have never contended it wasn't encroachment for the rekick.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 10, 2011, 04:51:08 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
you are aware that the goalie coming off the line and the outside players coming into the box are both encroachment right?  My point is that after the game Solo did not know who was called for encroachment and the refs wouldn't tell her/haven't told team reps.  I have never contended it wasn't encroachment for the rekick.

Since the goalie did not come off the line, and the player did enter the box, I'm pretty sure the ref called the player entering the box. It was the correct call.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 04:56:09 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
you are aware that the goalie coming off the line and the outside players coming into the box are both encroachment right?  My point is that after the game Solo did not know who was called for encroachment and the refs wouldn't tell her/haven't told team reps.  I have never contended it wasn't encroachment for the rekick.

Since the goalie did not come off the line, and the player did enter the box, I'm pretty sure the ref called the player entering the box. It was the correct call.
I would most likely agree to that if it was regularly called like that.  ESPN was first saying Hope off the line, but they had a great spot shadow of the ref looking directly at a US player with a foot over.  My beef is that it is very rarely called that closely.  If we are going to have games called that tight, Marta should have been ejected for touching the ref after her yellow and the majority of the Brazilian players would be carrying yellows for the rest of the game for flopping and time wasting. 

I think the refs should have made it clear immediately why they were choosing to re-kick that so everyone, players and media knew exactly what the issue was.  I don't think the refs were intentionally favoring Brazil, I think they were incompetent and shaken by Brazil getting in their faces.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 10, 2011, 05:07:09 PM
I would most likely agree to that if it was regularly called like that.  ESPN was first saying Hope off the line, but they had a great spot shadow of the ref looking directly at a US player with a foot over.  My beef is that it is very rarely called that closely.  If we are going to have games called that tight, Marta should have been ejected for touching the ref after her yellow and the majority of the Brazilian players would be carrying yellows for the rest of the game for flopping and time wasting. 

I think the refs should have made it clear immediately why they were choosing to re-kick that so everyone, players and media knew exactly what the issue was.  I don't think the refs were intentionally favoring Brazil, I think they were incompetent and shaken by Brazil getting in their faces.

Well, it doesn't really matter how often the call is made. The ref got the call correct and that call should be made every time. Also, if that call doesn't get made, we don't get the fantastic finish. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOAJn8h6VAI)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 05:10:25 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
you are aware that the goalie coming off the line and the outside players coming into the box are both encroachment right?  My point is that after the game Solo did not know who was called for encroachment and the refs wouldn't tell her/haven't told team reps.  I have never contended it wasn't encroachment for the rekick.

So you taking the bet or not?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2011, 05:16:33 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
you are aware that the goalie coming off the line and the outside players coming into the box are both encroachment right?  My point is that after the game Solo did not know who was called for encroachment and the refs wouldn't tell her/haven't told team reps.  I have never contended it wasn't encroachment for the rekick.

So you taking the bet or not?
there is nothing to bet.  Do you read my posts at all?!  You are attempting to argue with me about things which I'm not really contesting.  The refs never told anyone who they are calling what on and why Hope got a yellow.  Its was a shitty job reffing, can we agree to that?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 10, 2011, 06:13:02 PM
MIR always goes into little bitch mode when everyone doesn't agree with him.  Calm down internet douche.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Playboy X on July 10, 2011, 08:03:29 PM
MIR always goes into little bitch mode when everyone doesn't agree with him.  Calm down internet douche.

Just reading his posts in this thread makes me want to rename him to Mr. Tears.   
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 08:39:52 PM
No one was "running" their mouth until after the terrible call.

Yeah, I just watched the replay and you are correct. Pretty baffling.

Jesus were Tortuga and I the only people that saw the ESPN iso shot of USA encroaching the box before Marta took the PK?  It may have been ticky tack, but it was clearly encroachment.  Solo got the yellow for bitching to the referee's assistant.  There is no yellow card for a keeper coming off of the line early, hence no yellow card for the Brazilian keeper for being called for coming off the line during the shootout.  Dumbasses.
http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/09/06/10/regulations-fifawomen%E2%80%99sworldcupgermany2011%E2%84%A2_en.pdf
pg 40, 3 B


http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/generic/81/42/36/lawsofthegame_2011_12e.pdf
pg 36

youre an idiot if you think there aren't rules on the book to give refs the authority to caution players.  Maybe you mistook my comment to me saying coming off the line is a caution, I was not trying to make that point.  Rather if she was warned before hand don't come off early or cause any delay that could be cardable because you are not obeying a ref.  

Also I have yet to see any thing about what was called.  Solo didn't know what was called.  It was probably the encroachment from on top of the box.  That is still a shitty call and the rule is never that strictly enforced.  If we are going to get that strict where were all the cards for Brazil's time wasting and flopping?  It was just a crap game from that reffing crew.

Obviously you were jacking off or something while watching the game, no big deal I guess you got to get of in when you fit it in I guess.  Two things that invalidate your long winded and boring post.

1. We know the ref called encroachment because Hope Solo said the ref told her she called encroachment.  It doesn't matter if it was ticky tack, the replay clearly showed encroachment.
2. Erika was given a yellow card for flopping and stalling.  The only way you could have missed that is if you were hiding the crusty sock from mommy.
I guess you were too busy with your head up your ass to watch the post game where Hope said she doesn't know what the call was for the rekick. 

Brazil was flopping all game, why do you think the entire rough ridin' stadium aside from the Brazil fans were booing or whistling Marta every time she got near the ball the last 40 minutes of game play?  Erika was well deserved, but certainly not the only one who should have been cautioned.  The refs lost control of the match for a long time in that game.  If you didn't see that you had your head straight up your ass.

No idiot, she said the ref told her encroachment was called but she didn't know what the encroachment was.  Let's bet if she didn't say encroachment was called I'll match all the donations I received to BB/BS and if I don't I'll let the mods ip ban me.  If she did say the ref called encroachment you have 2 weeks to donate $100 to my BB/BS pledge sheet or you will be ip banned.  Deal?
you are aware that the goalie coming off the line and the outside players coming into the box are both encroachment right?  My point is that after the game Solo did not know who was called for encroachment and the refs wouldn't tell her/haven't told team reps.  I have never contended it wasn't encroachment for the rekick.

So you taking the bet or not?
there is nothing to bet.  Do you read my posts at all?!  You are attempting to argue with me about things which I'm not really contesting.  The refs never told anyone who they are calling what on and why Hope got a yellow.  Its was a shitty job reffing, can we agree to that?

No I don't agree that the ref did a shitty job with that call.  I like everyone else watching was pissed after I saw it.  Since then we saw the actual violation, we also heard Solo say the official told her there was an encroachment.  I'm pretty sure Solo knew what she said to get a card.  What did you want the official to do?  Not call what she saw?  Draw everyone watching all over the world a diagram that explains the call & the rule?  You like the rest of us got hoodwinked because the commentators and Solo thought she was called for coming off of her line.  The difference is all of us are using the benefit of technology & retrospect to see the official was right, on that call, & everyone else was wrong.

How was it a shitty job of officiating if she was 100% correct?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 08:43:44 PM
MIR always goes into little bitch mode when everyone doesn't agree with him.  Calm down internet douche.

Donate squawk
 http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=13547.msg310773#msg310773  (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=13547.msg310773#msg310773)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 08:45:30 PM
MIR always goes into little bitch mode when everyone doesn't agree with him.  Calm down internet douche.

Just reading his posts in this thread makes me want to rename him to Mr. Tears.   

Pretty certain you're a sock, but feel free to put some cash on it.  It's Sunday night you ain't doin crap anyway.
 http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=13547.msg310773#msg310773  (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=13547.msg310773#msg310773)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on July 10, 2011, 09:28:07 PM
1) If ednksu is super pissed at MIR, it'll be acceptable if he donates his $100 - which as far as I can tell he's legally obligated to donate - to any of the other goEMAW BBBS fundrais'rs - me, Gooch, Johnny Wichita, BBF$$Kat.  It's all about the kids, ednksu.

2) I think Pendergast obligated himself to at least $50.

3) Not sure when it happened or who's responsible or what, but MIR's new avatar is rough ridin' awesome.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 09:35:37 PM
1) If ednksu is super pissed at MIR, it'll be acceptable if he donates his $100 - which as far as I can tell he's legally obligated to donate - to any of the other goEMAW BBBS fundrais'rs - me, Gooch, Johnny Wichita, BBF$$Kat.  It's all about the kids, ednksu.

2) I think Pendergast obligated himself to at least $50.

3) Not sure when it happened or who's responsible or what, but MIR's new avatar is rough ridin' awesome.

Pacman Jones' neck brace from his mug shot last night
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on July 10, 2011, 09:37:22 PM
1) If ednksu is super pissed at MIR, it'll be acceptable if he donates his $100 - which as far as I can tell he's legally obligated to donate - to any of the other goEMAW BBBS fundrais'rs - me, Gooch, Johnny Wichita, BBF$$Kat.  It's all about the kids, ednksu.

2) I think Pendergast obligated himself to at least $50.

3) Not sure when it happened or who's responsible or what, but MIR's new avatar is rough ridin' awesome.

Pacman Jones' neck brace from his mug shot last night

Just wish more people here could appreciate it.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2011, 11:45:47 PM
Quote
Shortly following the post-match news conferences, soccer's often bumbling governing body, FIFA, said it was because Solo went forward before the ball was struck. Replays didn't really support the argument. And, of course, Marta took advantage of the second opportunity.

:facepalm:

FIFA is the world's worst governing body.  Even when they eff up they can't give the proper excuse.

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6754797/women-world-cup-uscaptured-lightning-bottle-brazil-soccer (http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6754797/women-world-cup-uscaptured-lightning-bottle-brazil-soccer)

Apology to ednksu, if that's what they called, it was rough ridin' reprehensible.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 11, 2011, 06:38:28 AM
Quote
Shortly following the post-match news conferences, soccer's often bumbling governing body, FIFA, said it was because Solo went forward before the ball was struck. Replays didn't really support the argument. And, of course, Marta took advantage of the second opportunity.

:facepalm:

FIFA is the world's worst governing body.  Even when they eff up they can't give the proper excuse.

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6754797/women-world-cup-uscaptured-lightning-bottle-brazil-soccer (http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6754797/women-world-cup-uscaptured-lightning-bottle-brazil-soccer)

Apology to ednksu, if that's what they called, it was rough ridin' reprehensible.
and that is why its rough ridin' ridiculous for us to argue about FIFA.  I mean if I donated $100 dollars to the pocket of a FIFA official I could have had Solo carded for wearing too many clothes. 

I agree that the player on the outside of the box moving in, by the letter of the law is a violation.  But its never called.  Its like not moving into the lane in NBA ball during a free throw.  Just like all the foul throw-ins are not called is akin to traveling in the NBA.  Somethings are just let go.  Sometimes you just need to swallow the whistle. 

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on July 11, 2011, 07:16:21 AM
I mean if I donated $100 dollars to the pocket of a FIFA official

Yeah, don't do that. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on July 11, 2011, 07:50:29 AM
I mean if I donated $100 dollars to the pocket of a FIFA official

Yeah, don't do that. 
I don't have $100 to donate to anyone right now :embarrassed:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 11, 2011, 10:03:14 AM
1) If ednksu is super pissed at MIR, it'll be acceptable if he donates his $100 - which as far as I can tell he's legally obligated to donate - to any of the other goEMAW BBBS fundrais'rs - me, Gooch, Johnny Wichita, BBF$$Kat.  It's all about the kids, ednksu.

2) I think Pendergast obligated himself to at least $50.

3) Not sure when it happened or who's responsible or what, but MIR's new avatar is rough ridin' awesome.

Pacman Jones' neck brace from his mug shot last night

Just wish more people here could appreciate it.
Very :lol:. Bet it is real sweaty about now.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 11, 2011, 10:18:59 AM
1) If ednksu is super pissed at MIR, it'll be acceptable if he donates his $100 - which as far as I can tell he's legally obligated to donate - to any of the other goEMAW BBBS fundrais'rs - me, Gooch, Johnny Wichita, BBF$$Kat.  It's all about the kids, ednksu.

2) I think Pendergast obligated himself to at least $50.

3) Not sure when it happened or who's responsible or what, but MIR's new avatar is rough ridin' awesome.

Pacman Jones' neck brace from his mug shot last night

Just wish more people here could appreciate it.
Very :lol:. Bet it is real sweaty about now.

Long gone
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 11, 2011, 12:41:39 PM
Back on topic. Hope Solo would do.
 (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi289.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll216%2Flancebotdulac%2Fsoccer%2Fhope-solo-wears-the-eugene.png&hash=e23ad7a44c96db3599f0884a87b1b90c168feae1)
 (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi537.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff335%2Fmucio05%2FMitts.jpg&hash=aa13c9e5115f7a6e82369e4fe586a3bde4370a43)
 (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi208.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb94%2Ftember252%2Fhopesolo-1.jpg&hash=9ca3509a981d46c95d957852858144c66dc1d681)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 11, 2011, 12:49:57 PM
Back on topic. Hope Solo would do.
 (https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi289.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fll216%2Flancebotdulac%2Fsoccer%2Fhope-solo-wears-the-eugene.png&hash=e23ad7a44c96db3599f0884a87b1b90c168feae1)
Yes


(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-yTBCy5-p6O4%2FTXXRDH4CoeI%2FAAAAAAAAAdE%2FF4jFXSqrqSU%2Fs1600%2FHope%252Bsolo%252B4.jpg&hash=0b1d267b040cbfdd32291b3c84c9855fbf6a1f84)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 11, 2011, 02:39:10 PM
are women from the united states the best women species in the universe? i think they are awesome.   :babywillie:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 11, 2011, 03:40:15 PM
Hope Solo seems like the type of girl that would treat you like crap in front of your friends, but would let you stick it anywhere behind closed doors. Meanwhile your friends are all  :confused: as to why you keep wanting to slash her gash.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 11, 2011, 03:46:33 PM
Hope Solo seems like the type of girl that would treat you like crap in front of your friends, but would let you stick it anywhere behind closed doors. Meanwhile your friends are all  :confused: as to why you keep wanting to slash her gash.
Would take this scenario.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: kstate16 on July 11, 2011, 04:13:48 PM
Hope Solo seems like the type of girl that would treat you like crap in front of your friends, but would let you stick it anywhere behind closed doors. Meanwhile your friends are all  :confused: as to why you keep wanting to slash her gash.
Wait til you see the French women's soccer team. Meow.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on July 11, 2011, 04:22:53 PM
Where does the line form for this gashfest?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 11, 2011, 05:37:19 PM
i would definitely slide one through her box if you catch my drift (intercourse)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 11, 2011, 05:45:22 PM
Hope Solo seems like the type of girl that would treat you like crap in front of your friends, but would let you stick it anywhere behind closed doors. Meanwhile your friends are all  :confused: as to why you keep wanting to slash her gash.
Wait til you see the French women's soccer team. Meow.

US still wins.  sorry.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 11, 2011, 08:25:23 PM
Quote
Shortly following the post-match news conferences, soccer's often bumbling governing body, FIFA, said it was because Solo went forward before the ball was struck. Replays didn't really support the argument. And, of course, Marta took advantage of the second opportunity.

 :kstategrad:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 11, 2011, 08:26:32 PM
Hope is good but, Under 20 team or whatever it's called has some potential.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 12, 2011, 12:32:47 AM

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-yTBCy5-p6O4%2FTXXRDH4CoeI%2FAAAAAAAAAdE%2FF4jFXSqrqSU%2Fs1600%2FHope%252Bsolo%252B4.jpg&hash=0b1d267b040cbfdd32291b3c84c9855fbf6a1f84)


yeah that's not hope solo.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 12, 2011, 08:34:17 AM

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-yTBCy5-p6O4%2FTXXRDH4CoeI%2FAAAAAAAAAdE%2FF4jFXSqrqSU%2Fs1600%2FHope%252Bsolo%252B4.jpg&hash=0b1d267b040cbfdd32291b3c84c9855fbf6a1f84)


yeah that's not hope solo.

Yeah, it's not.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 12, 2011, 02:02:38 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/HOPE-SOLO-TEAM-USA-SOCCER-GOALIE-8-x-10-PHOTO-LOT-HOT-/300576713588?pt=US_Soccer_Fan_Shop&hash=item45fbc4ab74

 :fatty:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pete on July 12, 2011, 05:16:49 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/HOPE-SOLO-TEAM-USA-SOCCER-GOALIE-8-x-10-PHOTO-LOT-HOT-/300576713588?pt=US_Soccer_Fan_Shop&hash=item45fbc4ab74

 :fatty:

That's a picture of a dude in a sports bra, with Hope's hot head photo shopped on it, right?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 13, 2011, 12:04:39 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/HOPE-SOLO-TEAM-USA-SOCCER-GOALIE-8-x-10-PHOTO-LOT-HOT-/300576713588?pt=US_Soccer_Fan_Shop&hash=item45fbc4ab74

 :fatty:

That's a picture of a dude in a sports bra, with Hope's hot head photo shopped on it, right?

Her bench max has to be higher that 75% of the dudes on this board

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fboston.3432.voxcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fboston%2Fhope-solo%2F18352_298666549821_45872164821_3458290_2774576_n.jpg&hash=122f4c11126cd10457030c2adff94ede7845c91d)
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fboston.3432.voxcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fboston%2Fhope-solo%2F6080_109867314821_45872164821_2184126_6481353_n.jpg&hash=7a1662da985c61b271febfc598aa8be3613ed2e6)

And look at her damn legs.  I think she pushes trucks up hills for conditioning.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fboston.3432.voxcdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fboston%2Fhope-solo%2F39068_1515893693898_1131141693_1505604_1754550_n.jpg&hash=f7198deec5c47857138108139a8eba8c3f8c7f3d)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 13, 2011, 11:14:44 AM
1-0 USA suck it frogs
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 13, 2011, 11:21:43 AM
I remember the Brazilian Playboy ran a pictorial of their women's soccer team.  It was amazing.  But pretty sure it wasn't the real women's team.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 13, 2011, 12:19:47 PM
The French team is gross.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 13, 2011, 12:22:46 PM
The French team is gross.

Totally. Imagine how much body hair they have  :barf:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Gooch on July 13, 2011, 12:38:08 PM
2-1 :woot:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 13, 2011, 12:41:03 PM
:emawkid:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on July 13, 2011, 12:46:43 PM
Give me Sweden.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 13, 2011, 01:00:26 PM
Alex Morgan  :love:

:fapping:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 13, 2011, 01:04:24 PM
Alex Morgan  :love:

:fapping:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesportsbrewery.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2FAlex-Morgan-soccer-hot.jpg&hash=83604763ba9d369b2017396b56d743e7694f10b5)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on July 13, 2011, 01:07:15 PM
Alex Morgan  :love:

:fapping:

Quote from: hemmy
:printing:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: hemmy on July 13, 2011, 01:38:34 PM
Alex Morgan  :love:

:fapping:

Quote from: hemmy
:printing:

I don't even understand this inside joke about me... :dunno:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 13, 2011, 02:36:35 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.bleacherreport.net%2Fimages_root%2Fslides%2Fphotos%2F000%2F718%2F104%2FYellowDressHot_display_image.jpg%3F1297569470&hash=1a0be5077233210bb1511ed3f2cfa25669041842)

 :fatty:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 13, 2011, 02:46:37 PM
 :gocho:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 13, 2011, 03:45:14 PM
Alex Morgan  :love:

:fapping:

Quote from: hemmy
:printing:

I don't even understand this inside joke about me... :dunno:
:users:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fatty fat fat on July 13, 2011, 04:05:11 PM
they need to lose. i cannot take this anymore.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 13, 2011, 05:46:00 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-z7Y26EKigyI%2FTVn8q2JNFcI%2FAAAAAAAAAGU%2FqS88w_bColU%2Fs1600%2FJennifer%25252520Carpenter-SGG-063237.jpg&hash=58fede232b73a06bf915d9ab6e928aef2978a79c)

I think Hope Solo plays Dexter's sister on the show.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: jtksu on July 13, 2011, 06:39:34 PM
You mean Dexter's ex-wife?  :love:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 13, 2011, 07:34:10 PM
The French team is gross.

Totally. Imagine how much body hair they have  :barf:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.terrafemina.com%2Fimages%2Fsarah%2520bouhaddi%2520-%2520gaetane%2520thiney%2520-%2520corine%2520franco.jpg&hash=506d845c4a3722807e383dd71064d92746cfd954)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 13, 2011, 07:41:10 PM
no, no, probably
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 13, 2011, 08:05:12 PM
don't be that guy.  You would with all three and all of them are likely better than anything you have ever laid next to.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 13, 2011, 08:36:47 PM
Fun game today.  Japan looked really good but I'm glad we got them instead of Sweden.

Ali Krieger is the teams dark horse hottie.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fslimwiththetiltedbrim.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2Fsoccer-3-1024x565.png&hash=581bf4f85c9a6faed9175d3f900f5ef68bf74484)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 13, 2011, 09:14:32 PM
no, no, probably

don't be that guy.  You would with all three and all of them are likely better than anything you have ever laid next to.

Yeah, don't often agree with MIR, but you're full of crap, or sexually confused.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 13, 2011, 10:07:54 PM
all of them are likely better than anything you have ever laid next to.

oh, are they?
 :gocho:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 13, 2011, 10:09:22 PM
i will also say, you can make any (most) girl(s) look decent in a professional photo shoot.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 13, 2011, 10:45:28 PM
Just stop.  Next you'll be talking about pointy elbows or something.  You'd either hit it or you're gay.  It's not a question of whether they're exceptionally hot, it's would you hit it?  And the answer is yes, no question.  I mean they play rough ridin' soccer, they could go for rough ridin' days and are more flexible than 99% of the population!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 13, 2011, 11:36:57 PM
 It's not a question of whether they're exceptionally hot, it's would you hit it?  

point taken. still stand by my argument that they aren't THAT good looking though.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on July 14, 2011, 12:54:05 AM
I like the one on the right who's into getting choked.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 14, 2011, 07:57:05 AM
I like the one on the right who's into getting choked.

I would let all three do tricks with my balls.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 14, 2011, 09:17:58 AM
The French team is gross.

Totally. Imagine how much body hair they have  :barf:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.terrafemina.com%2Fimages%2Fsarah%2520bouhaddi%2520-%2520gaetane%2520thiney%2520-%2520corine%2520franco.jpg&hash=506d845c4a3722807e383dd71064d92746cfd954)


Shopped
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 14, 2011, 11:06:35 AM
i will also say, you can make any (most) girl(s) look decent in a professional photo shoot.

And if you backlight then shop it.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 14, 2011, 11:27:19 AM
To me, either you would or you wouldn't.  That's all that needs to be discussed.  1's or 0's.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 14, 2011, 03:15:31 PM
The French team is gross.

Totally. Imagine how much body hair they have  :barf:

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.terrafemina.com%2Fimages%2Fsarah%2520bouhaddi%2520-%2520gaetane%2520thiney%2520-%2520corine%2520franco.jpg&hash=506d845c4a3722807e383dd71064d92746cfd954)


Shopped

Yep, shopped from fat hairy gross 2s to fit hairless attractive 7s.  The miracle of technology. 

Incidentally this photo shoot was referenced during the USA/France match.  These girls did this photo shoot with the hopes of attracting attention to the team in France.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 14, 2011, 03:21:37 PM
6's.  Mostly because of fitness and age.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 14, 2011, 05:11:03 PM
6's.  Mostly because of fitness and age.

true, you gotta give some credit for being in shape regardless of ugly faces/hairy crevices.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 14, 2011, 07:40:09 PM

true, you gotta give some credit for being in shape regardless of ugly faces/hairy crevices.

Keep fightin the good fight Abe, I'm sure you all have us all convinced by now that you are Jeteresque and your list of conquests look like this

http://boston.barstoolsports.com/featured/in-honor-of-no-3000-ranking-derek-jeters-greatest-hits/ (http://boston.barstoolsports.com/featured/in-honor-of-no-3000-ranking-derek-jeters-greatest-hits/)

forget those stank ass wenches, you  lay it down with Jessica Alba :gocho:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 14, 2011, 11:28:40 PM
I'm not saying I pull amazing puss, just, I hate French people. Went to Paris once, dirty.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 15, 2011, 07:42:31 AM
go america.  feel bad for the french.  i've been there a couple times and the people and cities are clean and beautiful and welcoming.

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on July 15, 2011, 09:01:43 AM
go america.  feel bad for the french.  i've been there a couple times and the people and cities are clean and beautiful and welcoming.

went to midnight in paris last night with mrs. dave.  I now want to move to paris.  OT. harry potter kids are amazing.  my god, thousands of dressed up adorable wizards lining up for blocks.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 15, 2011, 10:28:26 AM
go america.  feel bad for the french.  i've been there a couple times and the people and cities are clean and beautiful and welcoming.

went to midnight in paris last night with mrs. dave.  I now want to move to paris.  OT. harry potter kids are amazing.  my god, thousands of dressed up adorable wizards lining up for blocks.

I heard this was an amazing scene at the downtown AMC.  Combined with the over 21 dorks who could actually drink in the theatre?  Wow. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 15, 2011, 10:29:59 AM
back on topic.  Whoever said the french team was full of hotties is just wrong.  Sorry.  crap happens.  People are wrong.  Except me.  and poonhound69.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2011, 05:36:44 PM
go america.  feel bad for the french.  i've been there a couple times and the people and cities are clean and beautiful and welcoming.

went to midnight in paris last night with mrs. dave.  I now want to move to paris.  OT. harry potter kids are amazing.  my god, thousands of dressed up adorable wizards lining up for blocks.

went on wednesday with tobiasgf.  would be so amazing to embark on a time travel pak with owen wilson.   :pray:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 15, 2011, 07:13:28 PM
Quote
While Wynalda was at the U.S. team's hotel to film player interviews before the Gold Cup final, Michael Bradley came at him angrily, poking a finger into his chest and yelling, while accusing Wynalda of saying he should not be on the national team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrea_canales/07/14/mbradley.incident/index.html#ixzz1SDrKgub3
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 15, 2011, 09:03:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBRc7dSgSuc
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2011, 09:05:36 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBRc7dSgSuc

couldn't get past about 30 seconds or so.  ask her to the prom already, jfc dude.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 16, 2011, 11:50:41 AM
Quote
While Wynalda was at the U.S. team's hotel to film player interviews before the Gold Cup final, Michael Bradley came at him angrily, poking a finger into his chest and yelling, while accusing Wynalda of saying he should not be on the national team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrea_canales/07/14/mbradley.incident/index.html#ixzz1SDrKgub3

Bradley is a jackass.  I like his game, but the dude has no head on his shoulders.  He has played all over the world, you would think he realizes that the US soccer media is by far the least aggressive.  The only reason his dad has a job is because the media here doesn't care enough to put the proper pressure on US Soccer.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 16, 2011, 12:12:31 PM
 :horrorsurprise: 20 from Sweden just scored the most amazing women's goal I have ever seen.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 16, 2011, 01:59:50 PM
http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6775108/2011-women-world-cup-five-north-koreans-positive-steroids

Don't change North Korea, I love you
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 01:11:06 PM
Quote
While Wynalda was at the U.S. team's hotel to film player interviews before the Gold Cup final, Michael Bradley came at him angrily, poking a finger into his chest and yelling, while accusing Wynalda of saying he should not be on the national team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrea_canales/07/14/mbradley.incident/index.html#ixzz1SDrKgub3

Bradley is a jackass.  I like his game, but the dude has no head on his shoulders.  He has played all over the world, you would think he realizes that the US soccer media is by far the least aggressive.  The only reason his dad has a job is because the media here doesn't care enough to put the proper pressure on US Soccer.

i'd say that's a little harsh on Michael Bradley.  i still think he is the most promising defensive mid in the system.  if the defenders in the U.S. system weren't such a catastrophe he wouldn't have to be covering all over the field.

the soccer media have been really tough on Bob Bradley but like you said the conventional media establishments really don't care.  USSF doesn't really care about W/L either.  at this point they are happy with WC qualification success and the rest is gravy.  i guess my point in context to your post is that the problem doesn't begin w/ Bob Bradley.  it ends with him.  the whole system needs to be undone.  considering all that he may be the best coach for a fundamentally flawed USSF


Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 17, 2011, 02:05:55 PM
I'm just getting over pearl harbor, not sure I could take a loss today



Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 17, 2011, 02:33:36 PM
Can't believe a couple of those tries didn't get in the net  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 02:57:18 PM
a lot of attempts on goal in first half - should have been made extra pass on a lot of those.

womback's shot off the under side of the cross bar was a great effort.

obso: switching to Brazil vs Paraguay at halftime.  they need to make the field bigger for the men's game.  the women seem to play w/ so much more space.

oh god.  another off the post while typing this post.  that makes 3  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 02:58:18 PM
refereeing has been fantastic in this final game.  the style of play is making it easy on the german ref.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 02:59:12 PM
show some goddam patience when you are attacking in the box.  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 17, 2011, 03:11:22 PM
Alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :love: :love: :love:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 17, 2011, 03:11:52 PM
I fist pumped redic hard on that goal

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 03:11:58 PM
My God.  What a ball, beat her to the ball, muscled her off, calm finish.  Rapinoe is  :love: :love:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 03:16:27 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.bleacherreport.net%2Fimages_root%2Fslides%2Fphotos%2F000%2F718%2F104%2FYellowDressHot_display_image.jpg%3F1297569470&hash=1a0be5077233210bb1511ed3f2cfa25669041842)

 :fatty:

 :woot:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
lol.  rewind and watch chubby kid in crowd pull his shirt up and jiggle

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Ftwitpic%2Fphotos%2Flarge%2F348910661.jpg%3FAWSAccessKeyId%3DAKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA%26amp%3BExpires%3D1310935023%26amp%3BSignature%3DujYbhAEVjMeJrAUx5wPz0019%252Brg%253D&hash=56fad506ac206c05bf0e1aa38ad874da44ac27d8)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 17, 2011, 03:22:02 PM
eff
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 03:22:18 PM
lol.  rewind and watch chubby kid in crowd pull his shirt up and jiggle

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Ftwitpic%2Fphotos%2Flarge%2F348910661.jpg%3FAWSAccessKeyId%3DAKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA%26amp%3BExpires%3D1310935023%26amp%3BSignature%3DujYbhAEVjMeJrAUx5wPz0019%252Brg%253D&hash=56fad506ac206c05bf0e1aa38ad874da44ac27d8)

Did see.  Did enjoy.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: CrushNasty on July 17, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
WTF was the defense doing right there!  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 03:23:41 PM
eff

exciting.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: I_have_purplewood on July 17, 2011, 03:27:48 PM
I'm just getting over pearl harbor, not sure I could take a loss today


Have said, "rough ridin' Japs" about 10 times today.  Not even watching the game..
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 03:28:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vfy8WtshFIs#at=33
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 03:29:08 PM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-YtU0LBa5YhI%2FTXo6S8tBe4I%2FAAAAAAAABuQ%2F_V4618sRXkQ%2Fs400%2Frising-sun.gif&hash=e63975a2d8ff761f063455fd5452e549d25ebad8)

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 17, 2011, 03:52:25 PM
eff yeah USA
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:06:16 PM
omg
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 17, 2011, 04:08:55 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:10:20 PM
OMG
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:12:38 PM
What a terrible free kick.  Also, PENALTIES :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise: :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 17, 2011, 04:13:14 PM
solo was injured :ohno:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 17, 2011, 04:15:34 PM
Goodness that german ref is a giant :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Japan's keeper is a panda.  Going to be hard to hate her. :embarrassed:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 17, 2011, 04:18:12 PM
Big choke.  Wow
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:18:25 PM
:choking:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 17, 2011, 04:18:36 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2011, 04:19:10 PM
good for japan
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 17, 2011, 04:19:21 PM
Bwahahahahaha
 :lol:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:21:32 PM
epic choke.  This is what you get for turning your back on Megan Rapinoe.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.salem-news.com%2Fspimg%2Fseptember212007%2Fmegan-rapinoe.jpg&hash=d6d34db4b0699daa7286238394f33e30aaf3bf0b)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 17, 2011, 04:21:52 PM
The other losers on this team should all toss allie womback's sweaty salad after that.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 17, 2011, 04:22:50 PM
The other losers on this team should all toss allie womback's sweaty salad after that.

I mean, assuming she's into that.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:23:58 PM
The other losers on this team should all toss allie womback's sweaty salad after that.

I mean, assuming she's into that.

Rapinoe bro.  Rapinoe.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: CrushNasty on July 17, 2011, 04:24:06 PM
Cannot believe it.  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bigwillie20 on July 17, 2011, 04:24:37 PM
Solo seems to kinda suck....Alex Morgan is amazing  :lick:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 17, 2011, 04:24:41 PM
What a rough ridin' choke.  And eff Japan and their cheap win, taking out one of our hot players to preserve the tie, eff you!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:25:28 PM
That little panda keeper of theirs though.  Hard to hate no?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Pendergast on July 17, 2011, 04:26:05 PM
That little panda keeper of theirs though.  Hard to hate no?

Nope, eff her, if it is a she.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: CrushNasty on July 17, 2011, 04:26:37 PM
That little panda keeper of theirs though.  Hard to hate no?

Nope, eff her, if it is a she.

Yeah eff him.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 17, 2011, 04:28:08 PM
Welp.  Time to watch some planet earth.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on July 17, 2011, 04:34:03 PM
Oh man. Great time for nike to run the women's team's "pressure makes us" commercial.  :lol:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 17, 2011, 05:05:14 PM
Hope Solo is such a big mouthed $!#*.  I'm glad she didn't win crap.  Stay in the shadow of Bri Scurry and the '99 team, bitch.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 17, 2011, 05:34:52 PM
Hope Solo is such a big mouthed $!#*.  I'm glad she didn't win crap.  Stay in the shadow of Bri Scurry and the '99 team, bitch.

 :eek:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 17, 2011, 05:45:06 PM
Hope Solo is such a big mouthed $!#*.  I'm glad she didn't win crap.  Stay in the shadow of Bri Scurry and the '99 team, bitch.

Did she say something else today?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 17, 2011, 06:04:47 PM
grats to Japania.  a great final.  the WWC  put a clown suit on what has been a horrific Copa America.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 17, 2011, 06:09:30 PM
grats to Japania.  a great final.  the WWC  put a clown suit on what has been a horrific Copa America.

yes.  really was a fantastic world cup overall.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: chum1 on July 17, 2011, 06:09:51 PM
i don't watch much soccer or hockey, but i've never seen a team so lackadaisical when the ball/puck is sitting there right the eff in front of their own net.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 17, 2011, 06:20:44 PM
Hope Solo is such a big mouthed $!#*.  I'm glad she didn't win crap.  Stay in the shadow of Bri Scurry and the '99 team, bitch.

That's a racially driven comment.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Winters on July 17, 2011, 06:54:09 PM
Women's soccer who cares..
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Trim on July 17, 2011, 06:57:26 PM
:choking:

:love:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 17, 2011, 07:27:36 PM
:choking:

:love:

 :lol:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: _33 on July 17, 2011, 11:11:49 PM
At least Japan can't whine about those atomic bombs any more. We're even.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 17, 2011, 11:34:38 PM
At least Japan can't whine about those atomic bombs any more. We're even.

 :katpak:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on July 18, 2011, 03:42:56 PM
Great tournament and great final. Fantastic soccer on the biggest stage possible. Loved it.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: the KHAN! on July 18, 2011, 07:10:53 PM
At least Japan can't whine about those atomic bombs any more. We're even.

I thought the A-bombs made us even? You know, for Pearl Harbor?


Actually, no. They owe us, for introducing shitty anime and cartoon animals to our country. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on July 18, 2011, 07:57:37 PM
It sucks to lose, but if we're going to it might as well be to a country like Japan. It's not like losing to some European or a N.Korea/Middle Eastern team who's gonna talk about how much the US sucks, it's Japan who all in all seems to like us, plus ever since the a-bomb they're pretty harmless. I kinda compare them to losing to Iowa State, you don't want to lose to them but if you're going to lose to somebody they might as well be it because they know that 9 out of 10 times you'll actully kick their ass and they're so beat down by natural disasters they to happy to just be alive to gloat on the 1 out of 10 they do win.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: stunted on July 18, 2011, 08:47:20 PM
It sucks to lose, but if we're going to it might as well be to a country like Japan. It's not like losing to some European or a N.Korea/Middle Eastern team who's gonna talk about how much the US sucks, it's Japan who all in all seems to like us, plus ever since the a-bomb they're pretty harmless. I kinda compare them to losing to Iowa State, you don't want to lose to them but if you're going to lose to somebody they might as well be it because they know that 9 out of 10 times you'll actully kick their ass and they're so beat down by natural disasters they to happy to just be alive to gloat on the 1 out of 10 they do win.

America!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 28, 2011, 02:17:14 PM
BRADLEY OUT!!!!!!!!!!!   :pbj:

http://www.ussoccer.com/default.aspx

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/28/3042764/bradley-out-as-us-coach.html
Quote

Who saw this coming?

U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the U.S. men’s national team.

“We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five years,” Gulati said in a statement. “During his time as the head coach of our men’s national team he led the team to a number of accomplishments, but we felt now was the right time for us to make a change. It is always hard to make these decisions, especially when it involves someone we respect as much as Bob. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

This announcement ccame after a meeting at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., among Gulati, Bradley and U.S. Soccer CEO Dan Flynn.

Bradley was named the head coach of the U.S. MNT in January of 2007 and during his five-year tenure compiled a 43-25-12 record. He led the team to a number of accomplishments, including winning the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, finishing second in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, winning their World Cup qualifying group and advancing to the Round of 16 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

The U.S. Soccer Federation said it will make a further announcement on Friday.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 28, 2011, 02:21:21 PM
http://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23USMNT

it's a twitter party
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2011, 02:22:51 PM
:pbj: :pbj: :pbj:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 28, 2011, 02:33:56 PM
Quote
KellisRobinett Kellis Robinett
Probably the right move. Team needed new blood -- RT @ussoccer Bob Bradley relieved of duties as coach of the #USMNT bit.ly/r9TUJH

 :dubious:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 28, 2011, 02:37:11 PM
Hiddink 2014.

The man took South Korea to 4th rough ridin' place. And Australia to the 2nd round barely losing to the eventual champions.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 28, 2011, 02:38:02 PM
Hiddink 2014.

The man took South Korea to 3rd rough ridin' place. And Australia to the 2nd round barely losing to the eventual champions.

would be awesome.  maybe we stole Uruguay's manager.  :pray:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 29, 2011, 07:21:58 AM
@brianching Brian Ching
Some days just put a smile on your face.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on July 29, 2011, 08:25:04 AM
If the USA spends goo money I'll be happy. Too bad we will likely hire some mls coach with no international experience or something.

Come on USA  :kstategrad:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 29, 2011, 10:01:14 AM
ITS KLINSMANN!!! (allegedly)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tottenhamhotspur.com%2Fuploads%2Fassets%2F240x359%2Flegends%2Fjurgen_klinsmann.jpg&hash=c311953e17cc48f48dba2979aa7e96b9552b8fe8)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 29, 2011, 10:17:33 AM
ITS KLINSMANN!!! (allegedly)

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tottenhamhotspur.com%2Fuploads%2Fassets%2F240x359%2Flegends%2Fjurgen_klinsmann.jpg&hash=c311953e17cc48f48dba2979aa7e96b9552b8fe8)
:bracketmouse:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 29, 2011, 10:34:09 AM
ÜSMNT
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 29, 2011, 11:16:04 AM
http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2011/07/Klinsmann-Named-Head-Coach-of-US-MNT.aspx

Quote
CHICAGO (July 29, 2011) — U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named Jürgen Klinsmann as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team today, making him the 35th coach in the history of the program.

“We are excited to have Jürgen as the head coach of our Men’s National Team,” said Gulati. “He is a highly accomplished player and coach with the experience and knowledge to advance the program. Jürgen has had success in many different areas of the game and we look forward to the leadership he will provide on and off the field.”  

U.S. Soccer will hold a press conference in New York on Monday, Aug. 1, to formally introduce Klinsmann. Further details regarding the press conference will be released later today.

Klinsmann’s first match in charge of the U.S. National Team will be against Mexico on Aug. 10 in Philadelphia. Tickets are still available for the match and can be purchased at ussoccer.com. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and Univision. In addition, Univision will air a live pre-game show beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.

“I am proud and honored to be named the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team,” said Klinsmann. “I would like to thank the U.S. Soccer Federation for the opportunity, and I’m excited about the challenge ahead. I am looking forward to bringing the team together for our upcoming match against Mexico and starting on the road toward qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.”

Klinsmann has been involved in soccer almost his entire life as a player, coach, television analyst and consultant. As a player, Klinsmann was one of the game’s premier forwards and enjoyed a 17-year career that included stints in four major European leagues for a number of clubs, including VfB Stuttgart, Inter Milan, AS Monaco, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. One of the most well-known international players of all-time, he earned 108 appearances for Germany and scored 47 goals while helping the team win the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy and the 1996 European Championship.

After retiring from professional soccer following the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Klinsmann moved into different areas of the sport. He also moved to the United States with his wife, Debbie, and they currently reside in California with their two children, Jonathan and Laila.

In July of 2004, Klinsmann was named manager of the German National Team. He guided Germany to a 20-8-6 record and a third place finish in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, earning him Coach of the Year honors in Germany. Despite stepping aside as Germany’s manager after the World Cup, he left a foundation for ongoing success, including the core of the German National Team coaching staff and players.

Two years later, Klinsmann took over the head coaching position at Bayern Munich. Under his guidance, Bayern reached the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League, losing to eventual champion Barcelona. Overall, his record with Bayern from 2008-09 in all competitions was 25-9-9.

After the match against Mexico, the U.S. will play a pair of friendlies in September, hosting Costa Rica on Sept. 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., before traveling to face Belgium on Sept. 6 in Brussels. Kickoff on Sept. 2 at the National Training Center is set for 8 p.m. PT, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and Galavision.  Four days later, coverage from King Badouin Stadium begins at 8:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET) on ESPN Classic and ESPN3.com. Fans can follow both matches live on ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and Twitter @ussoccer.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 29, 2011, 11:29:40 AM
i am so rough ridin' happy right now
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 29, 2011, 11:55:04 AM
Hiddink was my 1st choice, but Jurgen was my 2nd. Either way, good things will happen. Good things. Find away to make our defense not totally suck (weird, I know another team that needs that  :lynchmob:) and we have a shot at beating Mexico next time.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 29, 2011, 12:04:55 PM
Hiddink was my 1st choice, but Jurgen was my 2nd. Either way, good things will happen. Good things. Find away to make our defense not totally suck (weird, I know another team that needs that  :lynchmob:) and we have a shot at beating Mexico next time.

chelsea couldn't afford the buyout that would have come trying to get Hiddink away from Turkey.  USSF had no chance.

we play Mexico in about 2 weeks.  don't think the it will be the A team so it will take some of the pressure off him. 

i'm pretty excited about Klinsmann.  it was the expected choice so not too giddy right now.  the u-20 and olympic coaching spots are vacant.  they might be giving him the power he wanted to remake the whole system.   :pray:

also his son is 15 years old  :tongue:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 29, 2011, 12:25:43 PM
according to grant wahl, klinsmann will have more control than any coach in USMNT history

i know that really isnt saying much, but it shows that Gulati was willing to compromise
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 29, 2011, 12:33:27 PM
Hiddink was my 1st choice, but Jurgen was my 2nd. Either way, good things will happen. Good things. Find away to make our defense not totally suck (weird, I know another team that needs that  :lynchmob:) and we have a shot at beating Mexico next time.

chelsea couldn't afford the buyout that would have come trying to get Hiddink away from Turkey.  USSF had no chance.

we play Mexico in about 2 weeks.  don't think the it will be the A team so it will take some of the pressure off him.  

i'm pretty excited about Klinsmann.  it was the expected choice so not too giddy right now.  the u-20 and olympic coaching spots are vacant.  they might be giving him the power he wanted to remake the whole system.   :pray:

also his son is 15 years old  :tongue:

Hiddink's contract is up with Turkey in 2012. If he doesn't qualify for Euro 2012, then he is pretty much done with them. If he qualifies for Euro 2012, he'd be done with them in August 2012.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: _33 on July 29, 2011, 01:00:12 PM
He's not even American.  :curse:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 29, 2011, 01:08:04 PM
He's not even American.  :curse:
"crap that white midwesterners would say."
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on July 29, 2011, 01:42:47 PM
his son is american

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/players-to-watch/players-to-watch-archives/nid-19971/Young-Klinsmann-joins-GKs-at-US-U14-camp
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 29, 2011, 04:42:14 PM
Quote
goalkeeper

 :dubious:
We already are good at those. He needs to be like his dad. Or a defender
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on July 29, 2011, 10:05:21 PM
Quote
goalkeeper

 :dubious:
We already are good at those. He needs to be like his dad. Or a defender

Indeed.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on August 08, 2011, 06:39:05 AM
Jozy scored in his Eridivisie debut as his club, AZ, took down long time Dutch powerhouse, PSV.

subbed in for the last 35' and scored at the 80' mark.  can see game on ESPN3.com replay or find goal on youtube
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 10, 2011, 11:35:50 PM
Really enjoyed the second half against Mexico

1) eff Mexico
2) eff that ref, I would like to see our 2 PKs and red card
3) Brek, Rogers and of course Donovan looked really good, great spark in the second half
4) eff Mexico
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on August 11, 2011, 01:49:51 AM
Really enjoyed the second half against Mexico

1) eff Mexico
2) eff that ref, I would like to see our 2 PKs and red card
3) Brek, Rogers and of course Donovan looked really good, great spark in the second half
4) eff Mexico

Pretty much.  Really good to see some of those young guys come on and make a big impact.

Next game on ESPN2 vs. Costa Rica on Sept. 2nd. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on August 11, 2011, 07:45:33 AM
juan agudelo is fantastic as well. outstanding first touch.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgif.mocksession.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F08%2FKLINSMANNTANZ.gif.pagespeed.ce.8ysJTTkb-M.gif&hash=45c8c960d1827116346e298d4d35f2854df09390)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 11, 2011, 03:42:31 PM
Missed all but 10 minutes of the game but glad to see Rodgers score, I think he'll be player. Good to see Jose Torres back in the fold. Agudelo is going to be at a big club someday.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mcmwcat on August 11, 2011, 07:21:25 PM
it was shocking to see the difference w/ Bradley & Jones off the field.   i have no idea what the formation was or who was in what spot.  before Clark subbed in for Torres in the 84th minute this is my best guess.

dolo o-fiscal boca castillo
beckerman
rogers donovan torres shea
agudelo

i was also impressed with the organization in the back 4 and what it means to have a mobile CB like Orozco-Fiscal.  they were under a lot of pressure and didn't really give up a good chance all night.  as is his M.O., Bradley got caught too deep in defense allowing his man to get possession and remain onside.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on November 15, 2011, 01:18:21 PM
Fun game to watch today against Slovenia, but that's the first time I've been able to say that in a while.  Attacking was a lot better, but there are still too many bad lapses.

Has it been discussed how much better Ian Darke is than John Harkes?  We're pretty lucky to have Ian announcing our games.

Fabian Johnson  :love:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 17, 2011, 11:47:10 AM
Fun game to watch today against Slovenia, but that's the first time I've been able to say that in a while.  Attacking was a lot better, but there are still too many bad lapses.

Has it been discussed how much better Ian Darke is than John Harkes?  We're pretty lucky to have Ian announcing our games.

Fabian Johnson  :love:

Darke replaced JP Dellacamara and yes Darke is amazing although I wasn't a fan of the GOAL GOAL USA call from the WC that everyone else seemed to love.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on November 17, 2011, 12:17:58 PM
when is our next world cup game?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on November 17, 2011, 01:58:30 PM
when is our next world cup game?

Qualifying for the 2014 WC starts June 8 vs. Antigua  :excited:
Title: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: scottwildcat on May 26, 2012, 06:57:48 PM
got a fun game vs Scotland ahead. No Dempsey still nursing a hamstring injury from the end of the season at Fulham. I am interested to see how players like Torres and Boyd look. Should be a decent game tonight.

Come on you Yanks!
Title: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: kyles on May 26, 2012, 08:58:42 PM
Such....beautiful.......play.
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: scottwildcat on May 26, 2012, 09:11:47 PM
3 from Landon
1 (a wonderstrike) from Bradley
1 from Jones

own goal from Cameron for Scotland's only goal

5-1

great start for this run of 5 games.

overall great game...but Scotland isn't the best side. 19 spots behind the USA in the FIFA world rankings.

up next...Brazil in DC
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2012, 09:18:21 PM
FIFA world rankings don't mean crap.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 26, 2012, 09:20:25 PM
Bump
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 27, 2012, 04:41:03 PM
Michael bradley is so effing good
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: AbeFroman on May 27, 2012, 04:43:16 PM
Scotland is not good, but usa looked well organized last night. exited to see what we can do against brazil, pretty sure they won't be at full strength though
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Pexikan on May 27, 2012, 04:53:03 PM
Scotland is not good, but usa looked well organized last night. exited to see what we can do against brazil, pretty sure they won't be at full strength though

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-o0WXuExt3_M%2FTz4NfKr2b0I%2FAAAAAAAAGTw%2FyXVTAvhxCq8%2Fs1600%2FHulkPorto1.jpeg&hash=c061cba752c4212dbb5adbd968c2d8bdf2beab33)

They have a Hulk  :runaway:

Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Trim on May 27, 2012, 04:54:45 PM
Scotland is not good, but usa looked well organized last night. exited to see what we can do against brazil, pretty sure they won't be at full strength though

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-o0WXuExt3_M%2FTz4NfKr2b0I%2FAAAAAAAAGTw%2FyXVTAvhxCq8%2Fs1600%2FHulkPorto1.jpeg&hash=c061cba752c4212dbb5adbd968c2d8bdf2beab33)

They have a Hulk  :runaway:

But does he give 110%?
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Pexikan on May 27, 2012, 05:22:02 PM
Scotland is not good, but usa looked well organized last night. exited to see what we can do against brazil, pretty sure they won't be at full strength though

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-o0WXuExt3_M%2FTz4NfKr2b0I%2FAAAAAAAAGTw%2FyXVTAvhxCq8%2Fs1600%2FHulkPorto1.jpeg&hash=c061cba752c4212dbb5adbd968c2d8bdf2beab33)

They have a Hulk  :runaway:

He's Brazilian. So, no. Unless this is about pounding all kinds of strange, freaky brazilian pussy. Then, yes.

But does he give 110%?
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Trim on May 27, 2012, 05:43:33 PM
Scotland is not good, but usa looked well organized last night. exited to see what we can do against brazil, pretty sure they won't be at full strength though

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-o0WXuExt3_M%2FTz4NfKr2b0I%2FAAAAAAAAGTw%2FyXVTAvhxCq8%2Fs1600%2FHulkPorto1.jpeg&hash=c061cba752c4212dbb5adbd968c2d8bdf2beab33)

They have a Hulk  :runaway:

But does he give 110%?

He's Brazilian. So, no. Unless this is about pounding all kinds of strange, freaky brazilian pussy. Then, yes.

Well, it's about Celebrity Apprentice, but whatever.
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Pexikan on May 27, 2012, 06:00:25 PM
Celebrity Apprentice is unwatchable tv.
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Trim on May 27, 2012, 06:03:30 PM
Celebrity Apprentice is unwatchable tv.

Sounds like somebody (Pexican) is only giving 100%.
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: Pexikan on May 27, 2012, 06:22:43 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 28, 2012, 12:01:25 AM
Michael bradley is so effing good
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on May 29, 2012, 08:13:21 AM
Was thinking of going to US-Brazil game in DC. But it's a "friendly". Sounds boring and meaningless.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on May 29, 2012, 04:21:22 PM
yeah, it's stupid that they just don't call them open scrimmages.

Also, with all of the little kids playing soccer out there and the way that soccer has exploded circa 1994, why the eff aren't we better?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 29, 2012, 04:39:14 PM
yeah, it's stupid that they just don't call them open scrimmages.

Also, with all of the little kids playing soccer out there and the way that soccer has exploded circa 1994, why the eff aren't we better?

Small communities just don't play soccer. There will never be a soccer Jordy.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: joda on May 30, 2012, 12:52:45 AM
yeah, it's stupid that they just don't call them open scrimmages.

Also, with all of the little kids playing soccer out there and the way that soccer has exploded circa 1994, why the eff aren't we better?

Small communities just don't play soccer. There will never be a soccer Jordy.

Lots of smallish communities play soccer, just not past about the 6th grade. If the US could ever get more JH/HS to play soccer it would probably help. If my HS would have had soccer I probably would have played. I don't like to brag, but I was a pretty damn good goalie for my team as a 6th grader :gocho:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on May 30, 2012, 06:38:50 AM
Did not know that about small town america. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Belvis Noland on May 30, 2012, 12:07:01 PM
yeah, it's stupid that they just don't call them open scrimmages.

Also, with all of the little kids playing soccer out there and the way that soccer has exploded circa 1994, why the eff aren't we better?

We should be better.  no question. 

BUT, IMO the reason we're not better is that our most gifted athletes aren't playing soccer.  It's also a cultural thing.  American kids are given plastic basketball goals instead of soccer goals.  parking lots, driveways, and blacktops in suburbs and urban cores alike are littered with basketball goals across the country.  Soccer fields aren't found in urban cores.  It's still a relatively privileged sport that doesn't have a presence within a lot of American culture. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2012, 12:39:20 PM
Did not know that about small town america.

My hometown of 1,400 people had soccer but it was later replaced with flag football.  We had the Wichita Wings come to our soccer camp one year when I was really little and I got my picture with Chico Moreira, the greatest soccer player to ever play the game. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 30, 2012, 12:52:19 PM
Did not know that about small town america.

My hometown of 1,400 people had soccer but it was later replaced with flag football.  We had the Wichita Wings come to our soccer camp one year when I was really little and I got my picture with Chico Moreira, the greatest soccer player to ever play the game.


He wasn't even the best guy on the Wings named "Chico".  That would be Chico Borja.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 30, 2012, 01:01:05 PM
yeah, it's stupid that they just don't call them open scrimmages.

Also, with all of the little kids playing soccer out there and the way that soccer has exploded circa 1994, why the eff aren't we better?

Small communities Inner cities just don't play soccer. There will never be a soccer Jordy Lebron
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2012, 01:02:53 PM
Did not know that about small town america.

My hometown of 1,400 people had soccer but it was later replaced with flag football.  We had the Wichita Wings come to our soccer camp one year when I was really little and I got my picture with Chico Moreira, the greatest soccer player to ever play the game.


He wasn't even the best guy on the Wings named "Chico".  That would be Chico Borja.

as the sole soccer player to ever get his picture with me he was unanimously voted best soccer player ever
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 30, 2012, 02:31:00 PM
Did not know that about small town america.

My hometown of 1,400 people had soccer but it was later replaced with flag football.  We had the Wichita Wings come to our soccer camp one year when I was really little and I got my picture with Chico Moreira, the greatest soccer player to ever play the game.

Did you actually have competitive soccer for high school (even middle school) aged kids, or was it just some pee wee after school program for grade schoolers?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2012, 02:38:21 PM
Did not know that about small town america.

My hometown of 1,400 people had soccer but it was later replaced with flag football.  We had the Wichita Wings come to our soccer camp one year when I was really little and I got my picture with Chico Moreira, the greatest soccer player to ever play the game.

Did you actually have competitive soccer for high school (even middle school) aged kids, or was it just some pee wee after school program for grade schoolers?

only grade schoolers and only during the summer
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on May 30, 2012, 04:25:48 PM
Other countries don't have lebron james running around either
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 30, 2012, 04:56:04 PM
Other countries don't have lebron james running around either

You're right, they have 5 foot white people with the last name of Messi.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2012, 04:59:45 PM
So so many great soccer players from other countries come from poor areas. Maybe they aren't inner cities. But wgaf. Still similar to Lebron's situation.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on May 30, 2012, 05:34:31 PM
GAME TONIGHT  :excited:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: PowercatPat on May 30, 2012, 08:06:28 PM
What a terrible first half. Lucky to only be down 1.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on May 30, 2012, 08:29:12 PM
We're getting massacred. 3-1 isn't telling the whole story. We could easily be down three or four.

Gorgeous run of play by Bradley, Johnson, and Gomez though.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on May 30, 2012, 10:30:22 PM
Good god. And you expect me to go see you play these crapfests, US soccer? If you played that game in my bathroom, I'd close the door and turn on the fan.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: SwiftCat on May 31, 2012, 11:29:54 PM
Didn't get to watch the first half.

Second half was fun. Lots of opportunities for both teams.
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: ednksu on June 01, 2012, 01:40:46 AM
Not impressed with the direction of the team in the Brazil match
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on June 01, 2012, 01:41:25 AM
which soccer thread are we using!
Title: Re: USA Men's National Team-2012 Friendlies and WCQ
Post by: _33 on June 01, 2012, 07:26:51 AM
Mods please merge with "US National Soccer Thread" thread.  Good grief.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on June 04, 2012, 03:18:29 PM
hey guys

Grant Wahl ?@GrantWahl
Kansas City hosting USA-Guatemala WCQ on Oct 16, per KC owner @RobbHeineman.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 04, 2012, 03:24:56 PM
 :emawkid: <--- but red white and blue
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 04, 2012, 03:36:31 PM
that's exciting
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 04, 2012, 04:47:11 PM
Is Guatemala even a real country?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Cire on June 04, 2012, 06:34:07 PM
They they play very dirty, could be like a home game being in kck.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2012, 11:31:10 AM
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.  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 05, 2012, 02:39:05 PM
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.  :frown:

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0   :blank: then it might not be.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 05, 2012, 05:44:13 PM
Canada is much much better than they have been, they have a shot at being the surprise qualifier that CONCACAF seems to always produce.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 05, 2012, 10:32:41 PM
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.  :frown:

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

just so you know, Canada is better than any team we will be playing in this round of qualifying.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 05, 2012, 10:49:43 PM
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.  :frown:

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0   :blank: 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.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2012, 12:56:26 AM
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.  :frown:

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0   :blank: 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
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 06, 2012, 07:28:13 AM
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.  :frown:

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0   :blank: 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  :dunno:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on June 06, 2012, 12:42:19 PM
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.  :frown:

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0   :blank: 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  :dunno:

slighty more than not much

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on June 07, 2012, 10:45:57 AM
Why do the FIFA World Rankings think Jamaica is better? Are they dumb?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 07, 2012, 11:38:57 AM
Why do people still read FIFA rankings?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 07, 2012, 09:46:51 PM
Why do people still read FIFA rankings?

Been saying this forever. FIFA is so corrupt. The rankings seriously mean nothing. No one could actually think Uruguay is the second best team in the world.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2012, 11:13:47 AM
has the US won this thing yet?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 08, 2012, 11:22:24 AM
Think some bro's and I will be at The Gaf in Waldo this evening for the qualifier.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on June 08, 2012, 11:03:13 PM
Looked fairly crap tonight. onyewu should retire. Boyd played though so now he's ours!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 08, 2012, 11:27:59 PM
Looked fairly crap tonight. onyewu should retire. Boyd played though so now he's ours!

Pretty boring game. If they played as well as they did against Scotland, they would have had nine goals. That team is just awful other than a player or two.

If Gooch never got injured, it would be an entirely different story. But he is rough ridin' terrible.

And Terrence Boyd is going to be great.
Title: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: felix rex on June 08, 2012, 11:53:37 PM
I am pretty sure ATG is a country we made up just to win soccer games. Pretty sure.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AppleJack on June 12, 2012, 09:08:41 PM
if anyone is interested...

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/126536/2/watch-guatemala-vs-usa-%5Bwc-qualifying%5D.html
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 12, 2012, 09:25:05 PM
if anyone is interested...

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/126536/2/watch-guatemala-vs-usa-%5Bwc-qualifying%5D.html

eff vuvuzelas.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 12, 2012, 09:44:27 PM
dempsey just scored. we are up 1-0.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on June 12, 2012, 09:47:01 PM
dempsey just scored. we are up 1-0.

great goal too.  he made two Guatemalans fall down on they're butts.  hahaha.  losers.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on June 12, 2012, 10:38:05 PM
dempsey just scored. we are up 1-0.

great goal too.  he made two Guatemalans fall down on they're butts.  hahaha.  losers.

 :opcat:

Just kidding. They totally are losers.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on June 14, 2012, 09:55:42 PM
I wish they would do more to get these games on TV instead of PPV.  Maybe just  stream it from the US Soccer webpage with a crap load of banner ads. 

Also how the hell did the US give up that goal!!!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on June 25, 2012, 10:04:30 PM
It's a while away, but anyone planning on going to the game at Livestrong?

I'd really like to but I don't live in the area anymore  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on June 25, 2012, 11:40:51 PM
It's a while away, but anyone planning on going to the game at Livestrong?

I'd really like to but I don't live in the area anymore  :frown:

Hopefully they'll send me an e-mail about when tickets go on sale.  As long as I can get some decent seats before it sells out I'll probably be going.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 11, 2012, 04:01:19 PM
KC Cauldron just started selling tickets to the WCQ on their website. $40
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2012, 10:21:43 PM
KC Cauldron just started selling tickets to the WCQ on their website. $40

Yeah, bought 2. Anyone else going?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: SwiftCat on July 12, 2012, 11:53:17 PM
KC Cauldron just started selling tickets to the WCQ on their website. $40

Yeah, bought 2. Anyone else going?

If I can convince some friends to go in with me, I am.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 13, 2012, 12:17:35 AM
CauldronPak?

I'll have a newborn but I'd really like to sneak away for a few hours to go.  Unfortunately none of my friends want to shell out $40 to go to a soccer game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on July 13, 2012, 03:36:17 PM
i think there are only 300ish tix left in the Cauldron for this game.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: bonercat on July 17, 2012, 01:04:14 PM
I'll be there, rockin the Red, White, and Blue
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2012, 08:43:02 AM
Rumors starting to heat up about Clint heading to Liverpool. Thoughts on this move? I think it would be great for US Soccer. Not sure he would score as much at Liverpool competing for time with Suarez/Carroll. Maybe they would play him in an attacking midfielder role?

Personally, I would have preferred that he move to Arsenal but either is better than him rotting away at Fulham where they are very mediocre every year.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 18, 2012, 09:08:24 AM
Those racist pricks won't love him  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 18, 2012, 10:44:01 AM
  but either is better than him rotting away at Fulham where they are very mediocre every year.

HEY! :shakesfist:   
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on July 18, 2012, 01:33:14 PM
Those racist pricks won't love him  :frown:

Yeah this kinda worries me. But there is still no denying that as racist and shitty as the club is right now, it's easily one of the biggest English clubs and should help in further developing Dempsey.

  but either is better than him rotting away at Fulham where they are very mediocre every year.

HEY! :shakesfist:

Sorry fun muffin.  :cry:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on July 19, 2012, 12:30:41 AM
Was also hoping for Arsenal.

I'm fine with Liverpool though.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 22, 2012, 11:29:50 PM
Liverpool fans don't want him  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on July 22, 2012, 11:33:41 PM
Liverpool fans don't want him  :frown:

What the...?

Why not?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on July 22, 2012, 11:40:47 PM
Also I ordered a Dempsey national team jersey today from www.bigboxsave.com (http://www.bigboxsave.com/new-12-13-usa-home-customzied-soccer-jersey-short-kit-free-shipping.html (http://www.bigboxsave.com/new-12-13-usa-home-customzied-soccer-jersey-short-kit-free-shipping.html))

$19.99 for the jersey + shorts.

Will report back on quality. (probably not too good)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 23, 2012, 12:00:58 AM
Liverpool fans don't want him  :frown:

What the...?

Why not?

I haven't done any research on this, but I'm guessing it's because their last owners were two Americans who the fans believed bled them dry and drove them close to bankruptcy (I don't know the details).  It was then sold to another American (owner of the Red Sox) and they haven't done well since.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 23, 2012, 12:16:33 AM
They hate Americans. God, poor Clint.  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 23, 2012, 12:31:33 AM
They hate Americans. God, poor Clint.  :frown:

no, not at all...

Yanks Out (https://www.google.com/search?q=liverpool+yanks&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=V-EMUJLDKanO2AXT5eQn&ved=0CEgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=758#hl=en&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=liverpool+yanks+out&oq=liverpool+yanks+out&gs_l=img.3...24462.25170.0.25776.4.4.0.0.0.0.84.261.4.4.0...0.0...1c.RhWudIvlbN4&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=6335689089b9d951&biw=1600&bih=758)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2012, 07:22:34 AM
wait, USA owns Liverpool?  do we own any other teams?  if not, I think sd has found his squad. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 23, 2012, 10:16:05 AM
wait, USA owns Liverpool?  do we own any other teams?  if not, I think sd has found his squad.

Red Sox and LeBron own Liverpool
Tampa Bay Bucs own Manchester United
Cleveland Browns own Aston Villa
St Louis Rams own Arsenal

Pick one.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2012, 11:09:18 AM
wait, USA owns Liverpool?  do we own any other teams?  if not, I think sd has found his squad.

Red Sox and LeBron own Liverpool
Tampa Bay Bucs own Manchester United
Cleveland Browns own Aston Villa
St Louis Rams own Arsenal

Pick one.

which ones are in London?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 23, 2012, 11:33:39 AM
Arsenal.
Manchester is kinda nice, downtown is for sure.
Liverpool is a crap hole
Aston Villa is in Birmingham
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on July 23, 2012, 12:11:25 PM
Arsenal.
Manchester is kinda nice, downtown is for sure.
Liverpool is a crap hole
Aston Villa is in Birmingham
Plus, Arsenal has a new purple jersey that is fricking awesome.
http://www.epltalk.com/arsenal-away-shirt-for-2012-13-season-purple-reign-photo-44581
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2012, 12:13:13 PM
you guys are looking at a bigtime arsenal fan fwiw
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 23, 2012, 12:24:59 PM
Get ready to be disappointed.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 23, 2012, 01:04:59 PM
you guys are looking at a bigtime arsenal fan fwiw

Could be worse I guess.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on July 23, 2012, 01:15:10 PM
you guys are looking at a bigtime arsenal fan fwiw
:dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 23, 2012, 01:15:57 PM
you guys are looking at a bigtime arsenal fan fwiw
:dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: :dubious:

 :ohno:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on July 23, 2012, 02:13:04 PM
 :lol: arsenal
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on July 23, 2012, 02:21:28 PM
arsenal is a good pick.    their style of play is very attractive. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on July 23, 2012, 02:24:24 PM
But it is going to suck when they finally sell van persie.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on July 24, 2012, 02:10:59 PM
Will it be awhile before we know where Dempsey is going?

I haven't really followed transfers much in the past.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: j-von on July 24, 2012, 03:28:43 PM
Will it be awhile before we know where Dempsey is going?

I haven't really followed transfers much in the past.

It seems like Liverpool is pretty close to signing him but the deadline isn't until August 31st.  The transfer window is always crazy with rumors so it's hard to predict.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2012, 03:46:29 PM
We are going to be smashed by Mexico on Wednesday with this roster...

 http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2012/08/Klinsmann-Names-Roster-for-Aug-15-Friendly-Against-Mexico.aspx

At least Besler and Zusi from Sporting KC get a call up
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 12, 2012, 06:50:02 PM
What's weak about that lineup? Those are all good players. Yes it's missing Bradley, Dempsey, Bocanegra, and Cherundolo. But it is still a strong team.

I love Terrence Boyd, and Wondo and Gomez are hot as eff recently. Can't stop scoring goals.

Also, sorry, but the last time you talked like that, you said SKC was going to get destroyed by Seattle in the USOC Final. And we all know how that turned out...
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 12, 2012, 09:41:36 PM
Hey soccer team:
See USA Basketball team

Fans

(worried Klinsmann isn't getting this boat righted)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 12, 2012, 11:27:44 PM
Oh crap. Didn't realize the game is in Mexico City. Yeah you're right Scott. We're going to lose. Probably would lose regardless, but if we field the best possible roster, it wouldn't be ugly.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 12, 2012, 11:29:56 PM
Oh crap. Didn't realize the game is in Mexico City. Yeah you're right Scott. We're going to lose. Probably would lose regardless, but if we field the best possible roster, it wouldn't be ugly.

fact of the matter the B- roster we put out there is going to get smashed by the A- roster Mexico is fielding no matter where it was, and yes I know I was pessimistic about the Seattle game but c'mon now being a KSU Cat fan along with a fan of KC area sports why should I be optimistic?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 12, 2012, 11:39:31 PM
Very true. All that aside, I think Mexico has better talent now anyway. Like our best team isn't as good as theirs. Hopefully that changes by 2014.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: FP TC etc. on August 13, 2012, 11:21:37 PM
And we have never won in Mexico against Mexico.

Ever.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 14, 2012, 03:50:29 PM
Edu is playing CB instead of his usual CM spot...looks like Bes is getting called up for nothing. oh well good experience for Matty, hopefully he impresses Jurgen.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2012, 05:10:30 PM
soooooooooo guys.......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p201IVO6b7U&feature=related

C'MON YOU YANKS









we are going to get raped but i'm still excited
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: fun muffin on August 15, 2012, 09:09:02 PM
 :surprised:    USA wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: sunny_cat on August 15, 2012, 09:10:50 PM
Lol sorry scott! Wrong again!!  :dance:
Title: Re: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 15, 2012, 09:20:56 PM
we are going to get raped but i'm still excited
Wrong.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 15, 2012, 09:31:35 PM
well Klinsmann made me his bitch and I'm very happy for it.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 15, 2012, 09:42:11 PM
So does this mean we're gold medal champs? Is it like boxing where you take the belt/medal? TIA
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: raquetcat on August 15, 2012, 09:42:23 PM
TIM HOWARD! CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP TIM HOWARD! CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP

The streak is over!!!!!

Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 15, 2012, 09:52:02 PM
Scott, please pick the Q@z to lose every game by 4 TD's

kthx
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 15, 2012, 11:03:55 PM
http://twitter.com/AlexiLalas/status/235937278135001089

 :sdeek:
But Lalas is all  :gocho:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 15, 2012, 11:18:26 PM
I am so rough ridin' happy I am wrong....


but seriously guys KSU EMAW CATS will be butt raped by 20 in every single game this year 0-12  ;)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: ednksu on August 15, 2012, 11:39:48 PM
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/conversation?id=1134899&cc=5901

comments are pretty  :zzz: :blindfold: :lol: :horrorsurprise: :shakesfist: :sdeek:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 16, 2012, 01:24:14 AM
That goal was just stupid.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on August 16, 2012, 07:26:15 AM
That goal was just stupid.

I hate this talking point. All goals count the same big rough ridin' deal if it was an ugly goal it counts.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on August 16, 2012, 10:11:42 AM
No, not what I meant. Just stupid how incredible it was. I loved it so much, scott. Loved the saves too. Exciting final 15.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on August 16, 2012, 10:58:40 AM
No, not what I meant. Just stupid how incredible it was. I loved it so much, scott. Loved the saves too. Exciting final 15.
I took it this way. My son said it was "sick."
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 16, 2012, 11:07:20 AM
Backheel was most likely an attempt at a shot. But it worked because it fell to another player. Great dink past the defender by Shea. Maybe he is better than I thought.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on August 16, 2012, 11:11:36 AM
Backheel was most likely an attempt at a shot. But it worked because it fell to another player. Great dink past the defender by Shea. Maybe he is better than I thought.
That was sweet.
The shot was almost funny. It was pretty weak, but it got the job done!
USA   USA   USA
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2012, 11:35:15 AM
arsenal would destroy either of those teams
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 16, 2012, 11:40:15 AM
arsenal would destroy either of those teams
clicked on this thread just to see this :lol:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on August 16, 2012, 11:45:13 AM
arsenal would destroy either of those teams
Bloody Hell Right! Go Gooners!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2012, 01:24:17 PM
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER FRIDAY VS JAMAICA MON!  :curse: U-S-A! U-S-A!


(Johnny Kaw's has the super secret elite station carrying all away USA WCQ matches..only place in MHK)
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 05, 2012, 01:31:24 PM
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER FRIDAY VS JAMAICA MON!  :curse: U-S-A! U-S-A!


(Johnny Kaw's has the super secret elite station carrying all away USA WCQ matches..only place in MHK)

They keep it super secret because most of K-State's foreign exchange students love soccer, and they are also mostly minorities.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 05, 2012, 01:40:38 PM
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER FRIDAY VS JAMAICA MON!  :curse: U-S-A! U-S-A!


(Johnny Kaw's has the super secret elite station carrying all away USA WCQ matches..only place in MHK)

They keep it super secret because most of K-State's foreign exchange students love soccer, and they are also mostly minorities.

nuts kicked makes a good point
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 05, 2012, 01:47:26 PM
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER FRIDAY VS JAMAICA MON!  :curse: U-S-A! U-S-A!


(Johnny Kaw's has the super secret elite station carrying all away USA WCQ matches..only place in MHK)

They keep it super secret because most of K-State's foreign exchange students love soccer, and they are also mostly minorities.

nuts kicked makes a good point

They wouldn't watch USA vs Jamaica unless they were Jamaican, and if they were they aren't welcome because I would taint-stomp their Bob Marley eff faces
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 07, 2012, 10:58:39 PM
 :flush:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 07, 2012, 11:29:50 PM
Yeah
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 09, 2012, 11:28:15 PM
 :blindfold:

On the plus side that last game at LSP in October will probably be meaningful now.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 10, 2012, 10:14:42 AM
The loss was bad, but the national soccer media are overreacting big time.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2012, 06:33:52 PM
Zusi starting for the Yanks tonight  :dance:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on September 11, 2012, 08:24:31 PM
zusi has been the best player on the pitch
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2012, 09:16:04 PM
WIN FOR THE YANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1-NIL USA over the Marijuana Monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on September 11, 2012, 09:18:51 PM
I couldn't watch the 2nd. Did we dominate the same way we did in the 1st?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2012, 09:20:40 PM
I couldn't watch the 2nd. Did we dominate the same way we did in the 1st?

meh, not as much but pretty much had it on lock until about the 75th where they started getting more anxious never in doubt
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on September 11, 2012, 09:20:50 PM
Marijuana Monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the eff is this crap
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2012, 09:21:58 PM
Marijuana Monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the eff is this crap

my own slightly raciest term for Jamaican people
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on September 11, 2012, 09:23:46 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Tobias on September 11, 2012, 09:30:12 PM
scott :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 11, 2012, 09:33:56 PM
Sorry Bros...I got a lil pak'd for this game and had a bad experience in Jamaica when i was down there on a cruise when I was 17....forgive me for being :opcat: I will work on it  :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: broXcore on September 11, 2012, 09:38:23 PM
pretty underwhelming after the goal. why the hell did klinsmann start parking the bus? should have been pushing as much as possible, and instead, he brings on edu, who does not keep possession well.

at least zusi looked great, and danny williams looked great when he was kept at his natural position
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 11, 2012, 10:01:24 PM
Marijuana Monkeys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the eff is this crap

my own slightly raciest term for Jamaican people

JFC, you watched this game at Johnny Kaw's didn't you?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 11, 2012, 10:07:00 PM
Zusi was class tonight
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: Spaces on September 12, 2012, 12:28:59 AM
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.  :frown:

If we keep drawing shitty countries 0-0   :blank: 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  :dunno:

slighty more than not much
OMG I was totally right about Jamaica being better than Canada!  :excited:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 07:22:16 AM
scott....I'm going to have to ask you to take your johnny kaws racism with you and hit the road.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 12, 2012, 07:44:23 AM
Guys I am extremely sorry and an idiot...I take responsibility for my idiotic and racist terms. I will quit goEMAW for a week. I only hope that a week from now I will be accepted back. If not I will understand...don't hate me too much guys.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2012, 08:28:53 AM
That was almost so racist that it wasn't even racist anymore.   :sdeek:
 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 12, 2012, 08:36:07 AM
That was almost so racist that it wasn't even racist anymore.   :sdeek:

It was meant to be kind of playful but being pak'd and not using my head made it racist. :(

edit: when i think about it...not racist...just anti-Jamaica
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 08:38:34 AM
edit: when i think about it...not racist...just anti-Jamaica

get the eff out of here you disgusting bigot.  good grief. 
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: scottwildcat on September 12, 2012, 08:42:14 AM
edit: when i think about it...not racist...just anti-Jamaica

get the eff out of here you disgusting bigot.  good grief.

you know what steve dave I refuse to get the eff out of here because you say so, I will leave for self reflection. It isn't racist it is anti-Jamaica which is still bad I am just pointing out the difference.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 08:43:45 AM
edit: when i think about it...not racist...just anti-Jamaica

get the eff out of here you disgusting bigot.  good grief.

you know what steve dave I refuse to get the eff out of here because you say so, I will leave for self reflection. It isn't racist it is anti-Jamaica which is still bad I am just pointing out the difference.

GAH!  :sdeek:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 12, 2012, 10:19:08 AM
Would kill to see this line up at LSP in October

Howard
Back 4
Donovan-Bradley-Williams-Zusi
Dempsey-Gomez
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: 0.42 on September 12, 2012, 11:46:50 AM
edit: when i think about it...not racist...just anti-Jamaica

get the eff out of here you disgusting bigot.  good grief.

you know what steve dave I refuse to get the eff out of here because you say so, I will leave for self reflection. It isn't racist it is anti-Jamaica which is still bad I am just pointing out the difference.

Yes, because calling a mostly black country a bunch of monkeys isn't racist :dubious:

Go take some laps while you're self-reflecting.
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: SwiftCat on September 12, 2012, 12:32:53 PM
 :frown:
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2012, 12:37:35 PM
guys, I feel like scott's racism has ruined this thread.  I vote we start a new US National soccer thread with some more positive/arsenal vibes.  thoughts?
Title: Re: US National Soccer Thread
Post by: slobber on September 12, 2012, 12:45:18 PM
guys, I feel like scott's racism has ruined this thread.  I vote we start a new US National soccer thread with some more positive/arsenal vibes.  thoughts?
Honestly, I'll bet some people smiled when they read his racism until they thought, "wait a minute, that is racist as crap!" They probably  feel really bad and dirty for smiling. Starting a new thread with arsenal/positive vibes would be a great idea and help them forget this horrible and shameful time in their lives.

(not just agreeing with steve dave)