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[Deadly Cyclone]

Welcome to the life of a Northwestern sports fan, America.

I raise you Iowa State.

 

[Talamius]

Bradley is the MLS' big "get" and golden boy, and ESPN just signed a tv deal with the MLS. Follow the money.

Pretty much. You can trace a ton of giveaways and chances for Portugal directly to Bradley. Not to mention the two complete clusterfucks in front of the goal he was directly responsible for, though Dempsey saved him on the second one.

 

[Yonafunu]

that title

USA about to be merk'd

 

[MediaBully]

I love how into it number 7 is. Damn he's good.

My thoughts exactly! That turn of the head, that smile!!

 

[Guy.brush]

Klinsmann already said in an interview he will sing to both national anthems. Merkel will be pleased and use her mobile to instruct Löw to let Klinsmann's USA pass.

Spoiler

(The NSA will monitor that call and tell Klinsmann in advance so he can safe his best players)

 

[Acorn]

Klinsmann is considered to be a joke and Usa to be really bad. A tie on purpose would crush Germanys reputation.

So would losing and potentially going out or finishing second.

 

[Dragon]

Why does everyone think Germany will steamroll the USA? Are they favorites to win the World Cup?

The Germans have one of the best teams in the world.

 

[TheOddOne]

Dat title.

 

[figadapaura]

I dont know how soccer works very well, it was a tie, right?

A draw, yes.

 

[Mobius 1]

"You still want to sell cars here? Ja?"

 

[ICKE]

I believe you guys can.
So far Belgium has been the biggest disappointment of the world cup... maybe not as big as Spain tho.

Why? Because they are a young team that has only managed to get 6 points from their first two games - being the absolute maximum one can get?

This fucking thread man.....

 

[His Majesty]

To those who own a soccer jersey, do you guys buy them with names of your favorite player on the team, or ones with no names? I feel like I prefer ones without them for some reason, which sounds strange to me.

Without, you never know which ones are the traitors.

 

[StopMakingSense]

Why does everyone think Germany will steamroll the USA? Are they favorites to win the World Cup?

Because they looked so solid against Portugal in game 1, which is looking like less of an impressive feat now.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Does anyone have a gif of him giving it away

 

[Bold One]

this is good for the sport in America, now you can enjoy true drama from the beautiful game.

hell even idiots like Elpresadouche sat through the entire game, that says something

 

[cafemomo]

To those who own a soccer jersey, do you guys buy them with names of your favorite player on the team, or ones with no names? I feel like I prefer ones without them for some reason, which sounds strange to me.

I prefer the ones w/o the names
I have these two

 

[silver.tongue]

God tier thread title.

 

[StriKeVillain]

I love how into it number 7 is. Damn he's good.

Armero is the man.

 

[Wazzy]

France is on a redemption mission...good luck!

That they are. Thanks!

Who are you rooting for?

 

[NekoFever]

That assumes USA lose, which would of course take their GD to zero. Ghana win by one and they are level on GD as well, what's the next differentiator?

Points > GD > goals scored > goals conceded > head-to-head

 

[Roland1979]

Why does everyone think Germany will steamroll the USA? Are they favorites to win the World Cup?

Yes they are one of the favorites.

 

[ghst]

Ah, damn. All that work just to blow it in the 5th minute of stoppage time.

I blame the ref for inexplicably adding 5 minutes to the second half while the first half was only 2 even with the water break.

Not really. But.

Anyway, I'm all in for a U.S./Germany collusion tie.

5 minutes has been standard for all the manous games. it's been 6 more than once. it's always shorter before half time.

watch more football.

 

[caesar]

Why does everyone think Germany will steamroll the USA? Are they favorites to win the World Cup?

Because they are Germany.

 

[Nickle]

I made a crappy avatar of Bradley if anyone wants to use it.

http://imgur.com/p1tQ5TQ

 

[Anoregon]

They will want to save some energy for the next round.
They will want to avoid injuries for the next round.
They will want to avoid yellow cards for the next rounds.
A draw means they're top of the group. A loss could mean they're out.

We've seen this stuff time and time again. Neither side will go all-in, and if it's still tied by the 70th minute or so, it will stay that way.

Right. I don't honestly believe there will be any actual collusion, but everyone knows whats up. If you are able to make sure everyone is fit and ready for the knockout round, you might as well.

 

[maquiladora]

Klinsmann is considered to be a joke and Usa to be really bad. A tie on purpose would crush Germanys reputation.

How is Germany's reputation after failing to beat and almost losing to Ghana which are ranked far lower than the US?

 

[BurnOutBrighter]

Their time wasting skills are suspect. They need to waste time in injury time... Not normal time.

Any good ref counts stoppages in stoppage time as well and adds that time to the game.

 

[mreddie]

Holy hell, Group G is Group Gonna be a hard group.

 

[lord quas]

Soooo... Where are you from then? We'll destroy you nonetheless!! >:[

I'm Dutch. Looking forward to seeing you in the final!

 

[FDC1]

BREAKING NEWS: We have a deal

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Obama do it pls.

I'll vote for you for a third term. Fuck a Constitution. I'll write you in Barack

 

[Eyeh4wk]

Need to replace Bradley

lol, USA tied despite Bradley.

 

[JCizzle]

Fuck off should have fired Bradley like his pops.

Spoiler

Seriously though he's been pretty shit and that missed goal would have been huge

 

[Meteorain]

You guys are being too hard on Bradley.

Look at what Portugal had to deal with for a striker.

 

[gutshot]

Now I know how English supporters must feel. Fucking Bradley, you cunt. You're Steven Gerrard without hair.

 

[kingkitty]

You know, Germany, you guys were always my favorite country.

Like, I really respect you guys.

Yeah.

So...

How about some collusion?

 

[Envelope]

Ignore the picture, it has way too much extraneous information on it:

If USA draws with Germany, USA and Germany go through

If Ghana draws with Portugal, USA and Germany go through

If USA loses to Germany and Portugal wins against Ghana, Germany goes through and either Portugal or USA will go through depending on goal difference

If USA loses to Germany and Ghana wins against Portugal, Germany goes through and either Ghana or USA will go through depending on goal difference

Now simply swap USA and Germany and you have the results should USA win.

 

[Mortemis]

Guys don't worry.

Rihanna's banging the whole German squad, she'll tell them to go easy on us.

 

[Guy.brush]

BREAKING NEWS: We have a deal

 

[Pimpwerx]

Why is anyone acting all disappointed. Prior to today, many on here were saying Portugal would blow us out. We should have won this game. No opponent is taking the US lightly anymore.

Just let that marinate for a second.

We're in the 2nd toughest group and just lost a chance to lead the group. I don't know about the rest of y'all, but I'm pleased as punch. The US men's national soccer team is a legitimate world player. This year for sure, and hopefully going forward. Advance or not, this is a great accomplishment.

Anyone counting us out so quickly against Germany hasn't learned their lesson yet. PEACE.

 

[black_13]

"You still want to sell cars here? Ja?"

"Obama approval rating jumps 50%"

 

[BigJonsson]

Stop hating on Bradley, him and Jermaine Dafoe made Toronto FC relevant again.........

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Well, I'd say if the US can even tie Germany, other than it looking like total collusion, then they definitely deserve to be where they are and advance.

 

[ndiicm]

Ghana's 12th player. 20 seconds left Ghana stays alive. GJ Valera

 

[Red Comet]

At least it will still be possible for the U.S. to advance even without a tie or win against Germany.

 

[giga]

 

[Hystzen]

Why does everyone think Germany will steamroll the USA? Are they favorites to win the World Cup?

Favourites
Strongest showing in 2 games
Klose is 1 goal away from breaking a WC record
Younger player Muller is on a scoring rampage and is starting to catch up to Klose record already
They really really want to win the tournament

 

[Delicious Waffles]

ESPN just put this up on how the US can qualify.

Simplest Scenarios

- Germany Advance with win/draw vs USA

- United States Advance with win/draw vs GER

- Portugal Advance with win vs GHA AND GER/USA win IF POR wins tiebreak with loser.

- Ghana Advance with win vs POR AND with GER/USA win IF GHA wins tiebreak with loser.

U.S. Scenarios

- Win/draw vs Germany

- Loss and Portugal-Ghana draw

- Loss and win tiebreaker vs Portugal-Ghana winner

If someone could just clarify the bolded, I'd appreciate it - they'd have to play either of those teams again in that situation?

 

[SkylineRKR]

Welp, Portugal don't deserve to go through after 2 shit performances, but that equaliser gave a small glimmer of hope.

But Portugal is playing with no heart, I expected that today but I didn't see it, so I no longer expect it against Ghana.

Shittest world cup I have ever witnessed as a Portuguese.

They remind me a lot of Holland in 2012. Weird preparations, lacking fitness and just no chemistry. And 2 years before they were near finalists as well. This is one of those tournaments that was meant to be a disaster for them.

 

[djplaeskool]