figadapaura
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Dunno, first time I saw it was on GAF.
I predict that Assou-Ekotto will headbutt Neymar.
Calling it now.
2014 FIFA World Cup |OT4| What can European men do against such reckless heat?
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Dunno, first time I saw it was on GAF.
I predict that Assou-Ekotto will headbutt Neymar.
Calling it now.
I can spin it too, if Group A played first they would play at 13:00 local time. That's one of hottest times of the day. We can't have the host nation play in such appalling conditions.
figadapaura
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Tbf he did already look like he'd been in a bar fight.
But then this would have been the case all tournament long, right?
And it wasn't.
Oh well, just trying to back Van Gaal here.
"2-2 USA Loses" was censored? Too harsh?
Well what I meant was that as they prepare to face germany I doubt the portugal game is going to be in their heads. It's not like they lost.
Fleischsack
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lmao
figadapaura
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USA are going to go through as Ghana and Portugal will draw. They can beat Belgium in the round of 16, and would likely go on to face Argentina in the quarters, another team that has looked far from great. I think Argentina would get the win, but it still makes me sick to my stomach seeing the USA in the quarters.
Ha, brilliant
Brazil was placed in pool A before the draw. Calendar is done in a way to suit host nation. That's always like that.
Edit: sould have read your post until the end
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In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
besides the results
I was surprised how US controlled midfield play, we didnt see this vs Ghana, this is a great sign going into Germany
I was surprised how US controlled midfield play, we didnt see this vs Ghana, this is a great sign going into Germany
I don't root for the team, nor do I support their caca football. England innit, the best national football team in the world m8. Woy Hodgson is the next wave of football.
Amazing post going straight over the head of most people here lmao. 10/10
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Argentina have not been that impressive to me at all
Chuckie
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Lol I know Brazil was placed in A. That's why I said only a team certain to be in A would have an advantage in this time slot.
Oh and the last 3 WC's Group A finished first and not Group B. So I am not sure what you mean with 'suiting' the host nation.
I dont know why some US fans are optimistic about playing Belgium. They are one of the few teams in the tournament with a decent defence and have one of the deepest squads. I think those factors will be crucial in the knockout stages. OK so they didnt play great in their opening games, but they still managed to win both, which is very ominous. They are miles better than Portugal, thats for sure.
Billy Big Bollocks
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Michael Bradley after having his shot saved off the line
pulga
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and all of this thread was laughing at him SMH
user8503492
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Thanks for thr compliments and encouragement guys. My son has BIG dreams from playing in MLS to International all the up to National Team glory....I just want college scholarships at the most lol.
Only hindering aspect I see in American youth development is still the lack of casual play. Finding kids playing it in the street or in a field is still almost impossible. You'll see basketball courts packed as well as kids in a field playing 2 hand touch football...but when it comes to soccer you'll see a lone kid, like my son, by himself endlessly shooting on an empty net.
This leads to another issue with American soccer....pay to play (at a reasonable level)
Sure its cheap to sign your kid up for the local middle school team or town team but if you want them to have suitable competition or training it adds up astronomically..
Basically my sons soccer dreams actually impact the whole family as far as buying a new house, a second new car etc.. we count family trips as trips we take to other states for games, tournaments, clinics, etc.. Last year he trained at the University of Maryland, so our family trip became Maryland lol
On average I spend maybe 10 grand a year?
$3,000 for state team
$1,000 for local academy
$500 per week for local MLS summer camp (2 weeks a year)
$75 per session with another development league
$1000 for assorted hosted camp (this year Ajax is hosting a 4 day session, another is a Brazillian Speed/Agility/Dribbling clinic)
$600 for Futsal and 3v3 league
And I'm sure theres more I'm not figuring into play...
(Lets not discuss boots on a growing foot...HyperVenom FT's $225..good for about 6 months)
Tolls, gas, food, hotels....
Theres millions of great young athletes in America unable to afford quality play. We lost a boy last year after his parents divorce, now he lights it up on his middle school team against very weak opponents and his development has become stagnant, he could be such a better player.
Only hindering aspect I see in American youth development is still the lack of casual play. Finding kids playing it in the street or in a field is still almost impossible. You'll see basketball courts packed as well as kids in a field playing 2 hand touch football...but when it comes to soccer you'll see a lone kid, like my son, by himself endlessly shooting on an empty net.
This leads to another issue with American soccer....pay to play (at a reasonable level)
Sure its cheap to sign your kid up for the local middle school team or town team but if you want them to have suitable competition or training it adds up astronomically..
Basically my sons soccer dreams actually impact the whole family as far as buying a new house, a second new car etc.. we count family trips as trips we take to other states for games, tournaments, clinics, etc.. Last year he trained at the University of Maryland, so our family trip became Maryland lol
On average I spend maybe 10 grand a year?
$3,000 for state team
$1,000 for local academy
$500 per week for local MLS summer camp (2 weeks a year)
$75 per session with another development league
$1000 for assorted hosted camp (this year Ajax is hosting a 4 day session, another is a Brazillian Speed/Agility/Dribbling clinic)
$600 for Futsal and 3v3 league
And I'm sure theres more I'm not figuring into play...
(Lets not discuss boots on a growing foot...HyperVenom FT's $225..good for about 6 months)
Tolls, gas, food, hotels....
Theres millions of great young athletes in America unable to afford quality play. We lost a boy last year after his parents divorce, now he lights it up on his middle school team against very weak opponents and his development has become stagnant, he could be such a better player.
Some matches have been moved around to maximize viewership. See both of USA's matches so far.
JustHadToJoin
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I get irrationally upset when reading people's predictions
figadapaura
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Myoclonic Jerk
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How will this thread cope with 2 games running simultaneously?
Maybe we should have two separate threads and then merge them with mod-super-powers?
Maybe we should have two separate threads and then merge them with mod-super-powers?
That just seems crazy. :/
figadapaura
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I'm sure it'll be fine. It's only people not watching any matches that will get confused.
His Majesty
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Everyone here thinking USA will steamroll Belgium, wow. It's only a year ago Belgium trashed USA with 2-4.
I'll post the covers of our main sports media outlets.
"Only by a miracle"
"On life support"
"Hanging by a wire"
Still pissed about that last goal last night that Portugal got. I had an awesome sick burn for Ronaldo all typed up with his Injustica gif and everything, and then that happened. Serves me right for doing that prematurely. Somehow I can't see the US or Germany settling for a draw, I know Klinsmann denied that vehemently.
Ronaldo was useless on the pitch the whole game, except for that last fucking minute. Can't believe our defense was so out of position.
Ronaldo was useless on the pitch the whole game, except for that last fucking minute. Can't believe our defense was so out of position.
GhostWriter24
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So who feels a little better about yesterday's result? Not saying it still doesn't sting a bit, but we played our balls off.
This team is moving on.
This team is moving on.
figadapaura
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They might actually look better when they play against a more attack-minded team. Who knows?
Rui Costa looks happier then he did when he crossed the finish line in that last photo.
Myoclonic Jerk
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Not really! two separate threads dedicated for the matches only, then get merged with the maind thread after the matches are over
Fine? lol .. I hope so..
pulga
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After the game, I got on my bike went for a long night ride and was at peace.
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