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[xbhaskarx]

MLS just says "more than one million" for streaming....

http://mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/...l-was-highest-rated-world-cup-match-ever-espn


New York Times:

Bigger Than Baseball: 25 Million Watch U.S.-Portugal World Cup Match

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/24/b...tch-outdoes-world-series-in-ratings.html?_r=0

 

[Heretic]

Mexico advances... They should give us two point cause we got them there!




Let's go, USA!!!

 

[daoster]

Eh, I have no problem cheering for CONCACAF brother Costa Rica...

But I can't bring myself to cheer for Mexico. Nope. No Sir.

 

[NoRéN]

it's freaking loud outside.

What i would give to have the US play more like this Mexico team. So much attack all while remaining solid in defense.

Eh, I have no problem cheering for CONCACAF brother Costa Rica...

But I can't bring myself to cheer for Mexico. Nope. No Sir.

if it makes you feel any better, the only thing they celebrate involving the US is a USA loss.

 

[Nesotenso]

Too bad for us then.

Wouldn't surprise me if his fuck-ups cost us big time against Germany and put us out the 16.

do yourself a favor and stop posting.

edit: and never going to root for Mexico, rest of CONCACAF is fine but not them.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Would kill to see a US Mexico game.

Mexico is far from the team that we let through, gotta hand it to them.

 

[NoRéN]

Would kill to see a US Mexico game.

Mexico is far from the team that we let through, gotta hand it to them.

Mexico - USA final!!!

 

[xbhaskarx]

Chicharito praising CONCACAF in a Sportscenter interview...

 

[Heretic]

Yup. Mexico is looking really strong. If Memo keeps playing the way he has then they have a strong chance at winning it.

I still think our boys can take them though.

 

[daoster]

if it makes you feel any better, the only thing they celebrate involving the US is a USA loss.

Yeah. That is how I feel about Mexico. I cheer when they lose, I always cheer for an opposing team.

Mexico - USA final!!!

I think this is possible if we get out of the group first place (so we need to beat Germany!)

Otherwise, we can meet them at the Semis, and remind them of the sweetest score of them all.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Not sure if this has been posted...

 

[RELAYER]

do yourself a favor and stop posting.

Oh fuck off.

I saw you in the world cup thread attacking everyone's "soccer cred" who dared to question Bradley, and now you want to run me out of here for saying what pretty much everyone is thinking.

I get the feeling that if he has another shit game against Germany and we advance anyways, you'll still be defending him.

 

[NoRéN]

Yeah. That is how I feel about Mexico. I cheer when they lose, I always cheer for an opposing team.



I think this is possible if we get out of the group first place (so we need to beat Germany!)

Otherwise, we can meet them at the Semis, and remind them of the sweetest score of them all.

Nah, man. they can only meet in the final.

USA is winning the group!

I hope.

 

[Nesotenso]

Oh fuck off.

I saw you in the world cup thread attacking everyone's "soccer cred" who dared to question Bradley, and now you want to run me out of here for saying what pretty much everyone is thinking.

I get the feeling that if he has another shit game against Germany and we advance anyways, you'll still be defending him.

I never said that he didn't have a bad game. I was responding to people who were overreacting and calling for him to benched. It would help for all of those people to have some perspective about how much he means to the team if they had followed the team for a longer time.

 

[Cornballer]

A general request and warning that's particularly directed at the regulars: Let's make an effort to be more welcoming and inclusive to people that are just stopping by the thread for the first time because of the World Cup. Unfortunately, community threads can get a little insular, but this is something that I'd like to avoid here with this group. Please don't shout down people that you disagree with, and try and be a good host. Discussion and debate is always fine and good, but it needs to be civil. Let's get some new fans involved with the thread while US Soccer is on a lot of people's minds. If you have any questions or comments on thread policy and moderation, please feel free to shoot me a PM. Thank you.

 

[B-Dubs]

Mexico - USA final!!!

We could etch dos a cero into World Cup history

 

[xbhaskarx]

Check out the ratings, there are now enough American soccer fans that we can turn on each other... let the bloodbath begin!

 

[Cornballer]

Record of teams in the game after they've played in Manaus. Played 4 lost 4. Three of those were favourites.

*gulp*

 

[Heretic]

*gulp*

:'(

 

[sazabirules]

My DVR recorded an Inside:US Soccer episode that was mainly clips from other episodes but it had a little bit from the Ghana game. Weird...

 

[Grover Cleveland]

I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but looking at how much easier Germany's travel schedule has been in the group stage compared to how the US has been whisked from here to there and everywhere else, coupled with the fact the US had to play in Manaus and then turn around and play Germany on a day less rest, it certainly looks like FIFA put the favorite in the best possible position to succeed in this final match

 

[gutshot]

*gulp*

And this is why dropping 2 points in the waning seconds of a game is so devastating. If we don't make it out of this group it is going to hurt for a long, long time.

 

[Nesotenso]

I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but looking at how much easier Germany's travel schedule has been in the group stage compared to how the US has been whisked from here to there and everywhere else, coupled with the fact the US had to play in Manaus and then turn around and play Germany on a day less rest, it certainly looks like FIFA put the favorite in the best possible position to succeed in this final match

well I guess you could say that the higher seeds had an advantage. They were drawn into the slots first and the first slot in group G had travel advantages. I think going in everyone knew what the travel schedule of each slot in a group was going to look like.

 

[BurnOutBrighter]

New Zealander here. Our teams at work have drawn teams to support during the cup and decorate our areas with flags/cultural things. We got the mighty USA! FREEDOM EVERYWHERE

 

[NoRéN]

I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but looking at how much easier Germany's travel schedule has been in the group stage compared to how the US has been whisked from here to there and everywhere else, coupled with the fact the US had to play in Manaus and then turn around and play Germany on a day less rest, it certainly looks like FIFA put the favorite in the best possible position to succeed in this final match

Hi, Klinnsmann!

Schedules are done before the draw is done.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

*gulp*

Well it was England and Italy, Croatia and Cameroon.

England aren't very good and Costa Rica are playing out of their minds. Cameroon is one of the worst teams in the cup and had to play Brazil next and Croatia faced off against a much better Mexican team.

I'm not too worried.

 

[Cornballer]

- New one from Greg Seltzer

You are probably gonna like this one. I have learned that Philly Union are talking with Al-Ahly assistant manager Fabio Cannavaro - yes, that Fabio Cannavaro - for their head coach job. And I am told that talks are heading in a positive direction. I will have a full MLSS report at some point, but probably not right away, so stay tuned.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

So as a newly minted soccer, MLS and Union fan, I assume that's huge?

 

[xbhaskarx]

Yes Philly are now favorites to win the league and then finish last four years later.

 

[B-Dubs]

- New one from Greg Seltzer

Well this should make things interesting.

Yes Philly are now favorites to win the league and then finish last four years later.

 

[TheVisualizer]

- New one from Greg Seltzer

So as a newly minted soccer, MLS and Union fan, I assume that's huge?

Yes Philly are now favorites to win the league and then finish last four years later.

I was hoping for someone more established as the Union's next manager, but at worst this can't be worse than clueless Hackworth or scumbag Nowak

 

[Cornballer]

So as a newly minted soccer, MLS and Union fan, I assume that's huge?

He was a great player for Italy, but it's unclear if he's a good manager. He's a big name.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

New Zealander here. Our teams at work have drawn teams to support during the cup and decorate our areas with flags/cultural things. We got the mighty USA! FREEDOM EVERYWHERE

That's hilarious/awesome. I wish I worked somewhere like that.

 

[NoRéN]

We could etch dos a cero into World Cup history

Wouldn't that be something.

So, I think someone misinformed the people here and told them Mexico won the world cup because they won't shut up. lol

Good for them. Mexico had a rough road to Brazil but they are finally playing like true contenders.

Unfortunately some idiots a few cities over are shutting down traffic and police have had to come in to control the situation.

 

[Fox318]

I'm thinking about picking up a kit.

Should I get the Away or Home?

Should I even get one with a players name on it?

 

[Mully]

 

[ActStriker]

I'm thinking about picking up a kit.

Should I get the Away or Home?

Should I even get one with a players name on it?

Both!

And I have blanks for each. If you really like a player then get theirs

 

[Nesotenso]

He was a great player for Italy, but it's unclear if he's a good manager. He's a big name.

Had no idea he was out coaching in the desert.

 

[Fox318]

Both!

And I have blanks for each. If you really like a player then get theirs

Do you have the authentic or stadium kit?

 

[Delicious Waffles]

I'm thinking about picking up a kit.

Should I get the Away or Home?

Should I even get one with a players name on it?

I got the away kit with Donovan on the back. I jumped the gun a bit but I wear it proudly.

 

[gutshot]

One of the best goals I've ever seen from a USMNT player. Feilhaber's volley against Mexico in the 2007 Gold Cup final was always at the top for me. But this one is up there with that, especially because it's on a bigger stage.

 

[NoRéN]

One of the best goals I've ever seen from a USMNT player. Feilhaber's volley against Mexico in the 2007 Gold Cup final was always at the top for me. But this one is up there with that, especially because it's on a bigger stage.

I don't know why but jones's goal reminded me of Preki's v. Brazil in 1998.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

But how does it curve like that? I've been watching soccer a few years now and still can't figure it out.

 

[Courage]

But how does it curve like that? I've been watching soccer a few years now and still can't figure it out.

All depends on how you kick it.

I'll be here all night.

 

[Mully]

But how does it curve like that? I've been watching soccer a few years now and still can't figure it out.

Looks like it was knuckle ball. As a former goalkeeper, they're terrifying.

 

[BronzeWolf]

But how does it curve like that? I've been watching soccer a few years now and still can't figure it out.

The seams in the ball create a pressure differential between the "inside" and the "outside" sides measured by the rotation of the ball. This creates turbulence, which makes a tunnel in pressure path for the ball to travel through.

It's all given by how much spin is induced by the kick. Give it too much spin and it will bend earlier, giving an easy catch for the GK. Don't give it enough spin and it will not bend.

The best kicks are those that induce an accelerating spin because from the GK's Point of View the ball is going straight but the spin takes off in the middle of the trajectory and bends in, changing direction in mid air.

Such a beauty

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Looks like it was knuckle ball. As a former goalkeeper, they're terrifying.

I bet. the Portuguese goalie didn't even move.

 

[ActStriker]

Do you have the authentic or stadium kit?

Whichever one is the cheaper one

fake edit: stadium kit

 

[Dartastic]

So uh... the Timbers actually signed Adi!

...who am I kidding, Germany is right around the corner. Ugh hhhhghhhh hghghhhh g h hhhh

 

[Mully]

Man. I miss playing. I just put on my gloves for the first time in a few years. Having them on felt so right. I wish I could play again.