Re: USA vs. Portugal...
And always unwelcome and out of place. Kinda like this guy...They are everywhere
Game Thread: USA vs. Portugal - and following World Cup scenario...
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If it is "exploding", then why do they have to come up with silly attempts to make MLS seem more like the international game? Calling the Dallas team "FC Dallas" means nothing to the average (maybe slightly Neanderthal) sports fan. When the guy who does the 10 PM news sports segment refers to the Salt Lake City team as "Real" Salt Lake City..............just like "Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise"............add that to my comment on FC Dallas.
OK, so maybe Tex Schramm was clever and coined the local heroes "America's Team". But trying to equate MLS teams to a European team reeks of desperation. It just falls flat.
So, if it was exploding, why resort to such silly gimmicks?
(BTW, I hate the local heroes. More so now that Jerruh owns them.)
I hope that is not aimed at me. I first played it in '62. I don't "hate" it............I am just not buying into the "it is exploding" hype, I have heard since the mid 70s.
If it is "exploding", then why do they have to come up with silly attempts to make MLS seem more like the international game? Calling the Dallas team "FC Dallas" means nothing to the average (maybe slightly Neanderthal) sports fan. When the guy who does the 10 PM news sports segment refers to the Salt Lake City team as "Real" Salt Lake City..............just like "Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise"............add that to my comment on FC Dallas.
OK, so maybe Tex Schramm was clever and coined the local heroes "America's Team". But trying to equate MLS teams to a European team reeks of desperation. It just falls flat.
So, if it was exploding, why resort to such silly gimmicks?
(BTW, I hate the local heroes. More so now that Jerruh owns them.)
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OK, that's enough. You guys who want to post in a "I hate soccer" thread, take it over to NS and start a hate thread there. (Already been one, I think.) This is not the thread for it. Since we don't play for several days, I'm not inclined to start a fresh thread this early. I was going to leave this up as a general discussion thread of the WC, but it appears some of you just can't stand any talk about soccer without unburdening yourselves. This is not an invitation to an argument, because I'm not in the mood for it. I'm serious. No replies to this post...
OK, that's enough. You guys who want to post in a "I hate soccer" thread, take it over to NS and start a hate thread there. (Already been one, I think.) This is not the thread for it. Since we don't play for several days, I'm not inclined to start a fresh thread this early. I was going to leave this up as a general discussion thread of the WC, but it appears some of you just can't stand any talk about soccer without unburdening yourselves. This is not an invitation to an argument, because I'm not in the mood for it. I'm serious. No replies to this post...
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Again, any post about the worth of, future of, watchability of, etc., etc., etc. needs to go in a new thread in NS. This thread is for discussion of the upcoming game with Germany...
Again, any post about the worth of, future of, watchability of, etc., etc., etc. needs to go in a new thread in NS. This thread is for discussion of the upcoming game with Germany...
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One thing is clear - the US squad has to play aggressively to win. When they have played soft against Ghana and Portugal, it cost them. We are too soft on the edges to get away with that against this level of competition,
I agree, but if Bradley and Beasley can play effectively for the entire game, we have a chance. They both faded badly in the last 20 minutes of the Portugal game. Neither could maintain a possession or pass effectively. Their legs looked to be totally gone.
One thing is clear - the US squad has to play aggressively to win. When they have played soft against Ghana and Portugal, it cost them. We are too soft on the edges to get away with that against this level of competition,
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Maybe some of you who follow soccer more can answer this, why do all the teams walk out with kids next to each player?
Maybe some of you who follow soccer more can answer this, why do all the teams walk out with kids next to each player?
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http://mashable.com/2014/06/21/world-cup-player-escorts-kids/
Had to look it up:
http://mashable.com/2014/06/21/world-cup-player-escorts-kids/
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I kept waiting for a counter, and, as you said, the legs weren't there, no wonder with what they've put our players through with travel mileage and climate changes...
I kept waiting for a counter, and, as you said, the legs weren't there, no wonder with what they've put our players through with travel mileage and climate changes...
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For the convenience of those who want to debate about soccer, as opposed to discussing the games and the World Cup itself, I've created a thread on NS - "Is soccer about to explode?"
For the convenience of those who want to debate about soccer, as opposed to discussing the games and the World Cup itself, I've created a thread on NS - "Is soccer about to explode?"
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"We'll play ten men. I'll go foward; you cover left back." Michael Cain
"We'll play ten men. I'll go foward; you cover left back." Michael Cain
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Well, it looks like FIFA has teeth after all. Suarez to be suspended, length still to be determined. Here is one guy's Photoshopped solution:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq6i5HECQAA9UWn.jpg
Well, it looks like FIFA has teeth after all. Suarez to be suspended, length still to be determined. Here is one guy's Photoshopped solution:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bq6i5HECQAA9UWn.jpg
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i am surprised that suarez hasn't had the living crap beat out of him after biting folks.
Just a little FYI for you guys: if America advances to the round of 16 and wins, the next game will be on July 4. That has to equal a W and advancing to the semifinals.
SI article talking about how it is possible for the ref to miss the Saurez biting.
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/06/25/referees-analysis-luis-suarez-bite-uruguay-italy
My personal opinion is that Dempsey bumped into Saurez during the opening ceremonies throwing him off balance and causing him to bite into Chiellini. No foul.
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/06/25/referees-analysis-luis-suarez-bite-uruguay-italy
My personal opinion is that Dempsey bumped into Saurez during the opening ceremonies throwing him off balance and causing him to bite into Chiellini. No foul.
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It was a quick jab, unlike one of the previous bites, when he dove down and grabbed the opponent's forearm like a bulldog. The victim was trying to shake him off exactly as one would try to parry a dog attack. That couldn't be missed. The last bite could have been missed by the ref shifting his eyes at the wrong time, probably towards the ball. Suarez may be a hot-headed sociopath, but he knew he was unlikely to be detected. I loved his explanation that the defender had shoved his shoulder into his mouth, when the video clearly showed otherwise. Sounded like some of the excuses my siblings used to use...
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