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[alterno69]

It's great to see most teams fought really hard, well except maybe Uruguay, the rest of the matches were really tense and exciting.

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

HEY GUYS.

HEY GUYS.

Never seen the guy play prior to the World Cup, but the ESPN commentators kept muttering the mantra of "he only needs one chance" every time he came on.

 

[CraigerGamer]

We will. Klinsmann was the biggest investment, and it's been paying off. I'm not sure if he's the ultimate coach for this team though. I think his game plans were too conservative. I think we were able to pressure opposing defenses very well when we played more forward. Of course, I understand the need to defend the counter, especially with our lack of individual talent. Ugh...frustrating but fun. US soccer gets better with each world cup. That's the most I can hope for. PEACE.

Im not sure we ever saw his game plan. Josie going down in the first 10 minutes of the WC changed everything.

 

[$200]

wow what a game. The commentator I was listening to mentioned the number of saves Howard made was the most in 50 years at the world cup and that was before the end of the game. Does anyone have more information on this?

Found it; 16 saves - new world cup record.

 

[MrS]

its*

America's free kick was almost godly. Klinsmann is the boy

 

[BlackBuzzard]

Broken link, but I'm going to guess it's Holland-related.

Bring it, bro.

 

[kamorra]

hmm. good point, but at least Greece didn't park the bus.

wat


wat


WAT

 

[tycoonheart]

Poor Timmy. He is crying.

 

[pulsemyne]

hmm. good point, but at least Greece didn't park the bus.

And you are clinically insane.

 

[Jabo]

Oh well back to REAL sports like NBA since Free Agency is right around the corner.

We'd be on top of the soccer world if we cared.

 

[coolasj19]

See what happened Team USA? You make Tim Howard sad. Dude is truly and utterly heartbroken.

Oh well back to REAL sports like NBA since Free Agency is right around the corner.
We'd be on top of the soccer world if we cared.

Stop being salty and/or sarcastic. From a fellow American (presumably), thanks.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

If I keep watching I bet the ball will go in eventually... I mean... Its harder to do what he did!

No it's not. That was a tough finish with the keeper taking away his angle almost entirely. It would have taken an absolutely perfect touch to keep it down and still clear the keeper.

 

[Divius]

Costa Rica a semifinales!

I would melt

You know I like you cfk, but WE WILL DESTROY YOU.

Spoiler

Or maybe not, anything could happen

 

[Star Falcon]

Breathtaking game.

Predictions for quarters: Brazil, Netherlands, Argentina, France.

Though i'd love Colombia to beat Brazil.

 

[Kandrick]

You guys do you you're in an American site, right? That's like going to Texas and complaining about the same thing.

And your bases are all over our countries, who cares who's where.

 

[DukeBobby]

What will USA do when Howard retires?

I doubt they'll have a keeper who comes close to his quality.

 

[Zutroy]

PREACH!

Win me the sweepstake!

 

[Xater]

Well I am European so I am not optimistic about our chances in Friday. I feel like we will lose against the French if Löw doesn't fix the defense somewhat. Seriously make Lahm a FB.

 

[TheFatOne]

One thing I'm wondering is what the hell happened to the U.S. passing. Everyone for the most part was shit, and Bradley was particularly atrocious. The thing that got me was that they made silly passes when they weren't even pressured. Yedlin does look promising though. Man was he a terror today. I like the progress the U.S. has made since I have been watching them. The future looks good.

 

[ShinRPGamer]

Canada day is a national holiday in the USA?

Going for any national holiday, really. Though some of you think we're a part of you so...

 

[silver.tongue]

Brazil. I'm pretty sure that's been the backup American team for the last 20 years. LOL.

I'm pulling for France, just because my name is french. PEACE.

Well, Brazilians love to support USA, so I guess it's like returning the favor...

 

[chicko1983]

Argentina wanted the US, Belgium will park the bus like all Euro teams against Argentina and wait to counter..

Belgium don't park the bus. They have mandated an attacking gameplay for all their teams in club and underage. They won't park the bus, they will believe that can defeat Argentina in open play, and I won't put it passed them they way they both played today.

 

[Miggytronz]

Bradley is absolute garbage. Im sorry Bradley fans.

 

[Epsilon-delta]

You guys do you you're in an American site, right? That's like going to Texas and complaining about the same thing.

This is the stuff that makes me scratch my head. GAF has always been US dominated in terms of demographics.

 

[KHlover]

what da

He could have formulated this nicer, but at the core he's not necessarily wrong. You guys had very few real chances against Germany in the last Group match and only woke up during Extra Time this match after Belgium already scored against you.

Oh well, same could be said for just about all teams in the Round of 16 so far. All games were real late bloomers. Better luck next time!

 

[swx]

epic

 

[Nesotenso]

The thing is, your asking him to play in a way that he's not used to playing. He isn't a creative midfielder nor an offensive minded one either. Completely misused by Klinsman me thinks.

He was forced to be more of a focal point after Jozy went down. He is a defensive midfielder and sometimes box to box.

 

[Art Teitlebaum]

HEY GUYS.

HEY GUYS.

Oh, you're cruel.

Spoiler

Like a good genuine football fan should be.

 

[AstroLad]

As a naturalized American definitely watching still:
-France, my home country.
-Cheering for Argentina out of bitterness. (Also have a cool 2006 Messi jersey from back when he had awesome hair. Will be wearing that one.)
-Ticos of course. Concabros and the only remote underdog left in the tournament.

 

[Don't Laugh]

courtois, hazard, and lukaku played well

 

[schuelma]

Im not sure we ever saw his game plan. Josie going down in the first 10 minutes of the WC changed everything.

Right. If you told me before the WC Altidore would play 20 minutes and Bradley would mostly be ineffective I would guess the US would maybe get a point.

 

[Fireblend]

THE GAME IS ON

 

[Chezzymann]

As thrilling as this round of 16 has been, its disappointing that every group winner has gotten through. Ah well.

 

[Altazor]

If USA find a decent striker in the next 4 years, they might might it through to the last 8 or so. And keep Jurgen, of course.

they've got Jozy Altidore and Freddy "The Next Pelé" Adu, man. Don't diss them.

 

[GBG]

My allegiance has been switched to Colombia now that Freedom has been slain.

Most entertaining team, colourful kit, fit girls in the crowd. Go Colombia.

 

[Major Gripex]

Good game Team USA, you played well. Two things I learned: Howard is American Jesus and Jurgen angry is funny. Though I wish the results were different, still greatest cup yet. Now, let's go Costa Rica!

If you'll excuse me need to go cry until I'm physically dehydrated.

 

[figadapaura]

HEY GUYS.

HEY GUYS.

That's gonna haunt him for a while.

 

[devilhawk]

What will USA do when Howard retires?

I doubt they'll have a keeper who comes close to his quality.

US has a long history with quality keepers. We will be fine.

 

[Gallbaro]

Found it; 16 saves - new world cup record.

So we won!

 

[Syraxith]

You guys do you you're in an American site, right? That's like going to Texas and complaining about the same thing.

It wouldn't be OT-GAF if every thread didn't have at least one post shitting on the US.

 

[SargerusBR]

Can't blame him, he did amazing saves today. A REAL AMERICAN HERO

 

[Poetic.Injustice]

We'd be on top of the soccer world if we cared.

Ah yes, I knew this would start. :lol

 

[Baleoce]

That's gonna haunt him for a while.

The lino flagged it offside (incorrectly), so I think he was actually relieved xD

 

[Gustav]

That's gonna haunt him for a while.

It won't. He was flagged offside anyway.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

So USA bros, which teams are you now gonna root for?

It's usually Germany for whom the majority ends up rooting for.

 

[Avinexus]

One thing I'm wondering is what the hell happened to the U.S. passing. Everyone for the most part was shit, and Bradley was particularly atrocious. The thing that got me was that they made silly passes when they weren't even pressured. Yedlin does look promising though. Man was he a terror today. I like the progress the U.S. has made since I have been watching them. The future looks good.

You say that like the US passing was good at some point during this tournament. It was awful every single match.

 

[Judderman]

That's gonna haunt him for a while.

He probably won't ever have a chance like that again. He's 31 and him even making the roster this time around was a miracle.

Was it really flagged offside?

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

I'd love Costa Rica and Colombia to take it, with the USA out. Costa Rica first. Germany I kind of like because of the Arsenal contingent, but otherwise eh. Fuck Brazil.

 

[Wind's Howling]

As long as the US refuses to acknowledge that football (soccer in your terms) is the biggest sport there is you will not reach anything but the 1/8 rounds.

The US can have such a bright future in terms of football if they just invest, invest and invest. It can take centuries but eventually the talent pool will open up and wonderful things can happen.

 

[John Dunbar]

he was flagged offside before the shank anyway

was he? i didn't see any replay that showed the line judge, and the reaction from the belgian defenders did not seem like they got the offiside call they wanted.