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American Soccer |OT| Life, liberty and the pursuit of the beautiful game
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lastflowers
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Bradley. Even when he doesn't have the ball he kills attacks. Jesus, what the hell has happened to him this WC?
ActStriker
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We out.
great
lastflowers
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Portugal!
ActStriker
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brb erecting shrine to Ronaldo
talisayNon
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Bedoya..ugh
smokeandmirrors
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I DON'T GIVE A SHIT HOW UGLY THAT WAS
I DON'T CARE WE LOST
FUCK THE REST OF THE WORLD
USA USA USA
I COULD KISS YOU RONALDO I TAKE BACK EVERY FUCKING THING IVE EVER SAID BAD ABOUT YOU I LOVE YOU
I DON'T CARE WE LOST
FUCK THE REST OF THE WORLD
USA USA USA
I COULD KISS YOU RONALDO I TAKE BACK EVERY FUCKING THING IVE EVER SAID BAD ABOUT YOU I LOVE YOU
Delicious Waffles
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SAN CRISTIANO, WE LOVE YOU!
The Atticus
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Congratulations guys! Really think you have a solid chance of beating that mess of a Belgium team too x
I dunno if this is sarcasm or not, but that Belgium team spanked us good last year.
but FUCK IF I CARE, we are through! Now, it's all in our hands!
The Atticus
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Haha, I'm serious.
Just relax and enjoy whatever happens - the winner would likely face France.
smokeandmirrors
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Tim Howard is seriously my favorite person shortly followed by Dempsey
What a pathetic performance. Germany really highlighted all the flaws in this squad.
Exciting to see Dempsey in this form again. ha!
Shit doesn't go his way, plays like a bitch.That faking the hit to his nose was pathetic.
Everyone lay off Bradley! Just because he's made it a habit of giving the ball away means nothing.
Beckerman is easily the biggest piece of shit on this team. Faces opposition leagues better than him, plays like a thug.
Did Jones forget how to play the way he had for the last two games? Damn!
Beasly looked amateurish today.
I can't believe I'm going to say this but, aside from that missed clearance early on Gonzalez had an excellent game.
Exciting to see Dempsey in this form again. ha!
Shit doesn't go his way, plays like a bitch.That faking the hit to his nose was pathetic.
Everyone lay off Bradley! Just because he's made it a habit of giving the ball away means nothing.
Beckerman is easily the biggest piece of shit on this team. Faces opposition leagues better than him, plays like a thug.
Did Jones forget how to play the way he had for the last two games? Damn!
Beasly looked amateurish today.
I can't believe I'm going to say this but, aside from that missed clearance early on Gonzalez had an excellent game.
Avon Barksdale
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The winner would play either Argentina or Switzerland.
ActStriker
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Go Korea, go Algeria.
ActStriker
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Yup
Goal differential not a factor since there is only 1 difference between them.
The Atticus
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You're right, I misread my predictions table.
Hope that a win against Belgium will lead immense growth in America.
You aren't half bad to watch either! x
The Culture Vulture
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NoRéN;118365251 said:What a pathetic performance. Germany really highlighted all the flaws in this squad.
Exciting to see Dempsey in this form again. ha!
Shit doesn't go his way, plays like a bitch.That faking the hit to his nose was pathetic.
Everyone lay off Bradley! Just because he's made it a habit of giving the ball away means nothing.
Beckerman is easily the biggest piece of shit on this team. Faces opposition leagues better than him, plays like a thug.
Did Jones forget how to play the way he had for the last two games? Damn!
Beasly looked amateurish today.
I can't believe I'm going to say this but, aside from that missed clearance early on Gonzalez had an excellent game.
Why don't you go back to supporting Mexico. They are better now. Head to the world cup thread. You won't be missed.
Well, no World Cup games tomorrow anyway.
Am I crazy for thinking maybe Bradley should be dropped back into a defensive midfielder role (replacing Beckerman) and Diskerud should come in as the attacking center mid? Bradley's been almost a liability in the attack, but he's still covering a ton of ground and playing pretty well defensively.
The Belgium of this World Cup is not the Belgium from that friendly. They haven't looked all that great in Brazil. They didn't have a shot on goal against Russia until the 80th minute. I really think the US can beat them (though I'm not saying they will).
The Belgium of this World Cup is not the Belgium from that friendly. They haven't looked all that great in Brazil. They didn't have a shot on goal against Russia until the 80th minute. I really think the US can beat them (though I'm not saying they will).
Ooh, salty. They got outplayed. Lots to learn from that. USA can accept it and learn from it or react like you are. Hopefully they use this to fix all the flaws and get to the quarter finals for the first time since 2002.
Also, I'm pretty sure Cornballer said something about posts like yours not being cool.
Be careful Jozy lol!! We need you!!
Guys, we're all fans of the USMNT here (except for the Mexico fans that seem to do drive by posts). Let's all try to get along, even if we don't agree with each other.
As for some of your points Noren
- Yes we were outplayed by Germany, but it's not like we rolled over by Germany either. It was a respectable showing, and considering that Germany is considered by many to be a favorite for the cup, I'll take it.
- I think Dempsey did decent today. Yeah, that nose thing was a little ehhhh, but I mean he's playing as a lone forward, if you don't get the ball, then there's not much you can do.
- Bradley....fuck man, I really don't know what to say about him. We thought this was going to be HIS tournament, but he's just disappointing so far.
- I thought Beasley looked good this game actually. Surprised that Germany didn't try to take advantage of him like Ghana and Portugal did, and he did some really nice forward runs.
- Agree with Gonzales.
As for some of your points Noren
- Yes we were outplayed by Germany, but it's not like we rolled over by Germany either. It was a respectable showing, and considering that Germany is considered by many to be a favorite for the cup, I'll take it.
- I think Dempsey did decent today. Yeah, that nose thing was a little ehhhh, but I mean he's playing as a lone forward, if you don't get the ball, then there's not much you can do.
- Bradley....fuck man, I really don't know what to say about him. We thought this was going to be HIS tournament, but he's just disappointing so far.
- I thought Beasley looked good this game actually. Surprised that Germany didn't try to take advantage of him like Ghana and Portugal did, and he did some really nice forward runs.
- Agree with Gonzales.
ActStriker
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http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/players/distance.html
Bradley leads in distance traveled. He's tracking back alot.
Bradley leads in distance traveled. He's tracking back alot.
whew, through.
it was underwhelming, but we did it. now for some much needed rest and then bring on Belgium (probably).
you're not a new poster who needs to feel welcomed here. we've read your posts in these threads before, so we know what kind of shit to expect from you. dont dish it out if you cant take it.
it was underwhelming, but we did it. now for some much needed rest and then bring on Belgium (probably).
NoRéN;118375160 said:
you're not a new poster who needs to feel welcomed here. we've read your posts in these threads before, so we know what kind of shit to expect from you. dont dish it out if you cant take it.
Man, but Dempsey had done so well against Ghana and Portugal. He was putting in man of the match performances. Compared to that he disappeared a bit today. i agree he couldn't do much without any service. But, when he did get the ball he went down pretty easy and he wouldn't hustle and get back up. He sat and waited for the call to go his way.
Agree with Bradley. I really thought this was where Roma would be like "We've made a huge mistake".
I really wanted 9 points and Russia in the next game.
I'll just repeat what I said on the mls subreddit
With the exception of maybe Omar and Howard. No one else played well. There was no communication and rhythm when counterattacking. The troubling thing is the play of Bradley and the wide flank options of Zusi, Bedoya and Davis who have done jack shit for the most part. Yedlin off the bench has looked better in limited minutes.
And yeah even Dempsey was poor today. The attack never looked on the same page when they were breaking.
With the exception of maybe Omar and Howard. No one else played well. There was no communication and rhythm when counterattacking. The troubling thing is the play of Bradley and the wide flank options of Zusi, Bedoya and Davis who have done jack shit for the most part. Yedlin off the bench has looked better in limited minutes.
And yeah even Dempsey was poor today. The attack never looked on the same page when they were breaking.
There's a lack of leadership on the field. Someone needs to step up and lead this damn team. Howard can't do much from goal.
What's the word on Altidore?
Goalkeeper Announces Plans To Frantically Wave And Yell At Teammates Before Corner Kicks
RECIFE, BRAZILIn a surprising disclosure of tactics before his teams World Cup match against Germany, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard announced Thursday that he will frantically wave his arms around and yell at teammates prior to any corner kick. As soon as everyone is in the box, Ill just start pointing at various opposing players while screaming at my defenders with one hand cupped around my mouth, said Howard, stressing that he will also yell Hey! repeatedly while gesturing toward anyone not being marked tightly by a U.S. player. Ill also try to shove away any guys from the other team crowding me at the goal line, before eventually running out and trying to punch the ball away as hard as I can. And I will repeat this process for every single corner kick in the match. Howard refused to confirm his plans for any free kicks on his goal, but hinted that they may involve leaning on the goalpost and repeatedly pointing either left or right while staring at his wall of defenders.
Would have been nice to get a goal today, but who cares, WE MADE IT.
I am a Galaxy fan, but I was so nervous when I saw Omar Gonzalez on the starting lineup. He really showed up today though, really happy for the guy (mexican americans represent!).
I feel Brad Davis didn't contribute anything today, so underwhelming. You're telling me this US team wouldn't have benefited from having Landon Donovan creating chances, and crossing from set pieces/corners? I know, I know, that's over with. Klinsman brought us out of the group I'm not going to hold that against him anymore (thats the last time i bring LD up, I swear lol)
I am a Galaxy fan, but I was so nervous when I saw Omar Gonzalez on the starting lineup. He really showed up today though, really happy for the guy (mexican americans represent!).
I feel Brad Davis didn't contribute anything today, so underwhelming. You're telling me this US team wouldn't have benefited from having Landon Donovan creating chances, and crossing from set pieces/corners? I know, I know, that's over with. Klinsman brought us out of the group I'm not going to hold that against him anymore (thats the last time i bring LD up, I swear lol)
Im on the same boat
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