US National Soccer Thread (ALERT-VERY RACIST/DO NOT OPEN!)

[mcmwcat]

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?

[AbeFroman]

Yeah I guess Beasley would be. I remember them sticking him at left back a bunch though. Cobi Jones played all over the midfield.

[felix rex]

Rooting for US soccer reminds me of rooting for the Royals.

[Trim]

MIR is the most angry BBS'r in the history of the world.

This is a good thing, right?

[mcmwcat]

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

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

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.

[MakeItRain]

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.

[broXcore]

don't forget about young fabian hurzeler 

in a few years he should be getting first team reps

[AppleJack]

MIR is the most angry BBS'r in the history of the world.

This is a good thing, right?

Oh no doubt. 

[felix rex]

don't forget about young fabian hurzeler 

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.

[broXcore]

don't forget about young fabian hurzeler 

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.

[mcmwcat]

  http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=7102

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.

[felix rex]

I also like how we got all worked up about that Jersey kid who picked Italy over us.

[broXcore]

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

[mcmwcat]

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.

[MakeItRain]

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?

[felix rex]

Per the Royals' analogy, he's the prospect that bolts for the Yankees.

[mcmwcat]

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.

[Tobias]

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)

[Tobias]

took mexico about 20 minutes in 2T to take the 2-1 lead 

[j-von]

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.

[MakeItRain]

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.

[felix rex]

Heading to this game right now. Looking forward to hanging with the top shottas.

[Tobias]

omg 

[Tobias]

shameful dive from jermaine jones leaves jamaica a man down.  can't wait to see a superman .gif

[AppleJack]

Good win - I want Panama again.