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[B-Dubs]

I'm tenth. I'll take it.

I'm probably near the bottom, my bracket was destroyed a while ago.

 

[xbhaskarx]

- Top Drawer Soccer with the U20 MNT roster for the upcoming friendlies:

Head coach Tab Ramos called in 20 players for the event with half of the roster hailing from the Golden State.

Rest of the country, are you even trying?

 

[Frustrated_Grunt]

Seattle just dropped the ball. Overtime.

 

[Lenz44]

 

[The Culture Vulture]

That can't be Ozzie Alonso ninjaing that in could it?

 

[Lenz44]

That can't be Ozzie Alonso ninjaing that in could it?

You bet it is! He decided to wait until a Portland match to show his true ninja form.

 

[Dartastic]

Glad to see Nagbe finally got a goal this year.

Now that this mindless little distraction is out of the way, time to beat the Sounders on Sunday. I really hope Liam Ridgewell is available to play. We need a better defense sooooo badly.

 

[Lenz44]

It will be interesting to see if Dempsey and Martins are given the green light on Sunday- I'm ready for the hydra to be back at full strength. Also props to Portland for not rolling over when they could have phoned it in.

 

[Dartastic]

It will be interesting to see if Dempsey and Martins are given the green light on Sunday- I'm ready for the hydra to be back at full strength. Also props to Portland for not rolling over when they could have phoned it in.

We never roll over. Like, it feels like most of the games we've played this year we've gone down early and gotten a late equalizer. I swear, supporting this team is going to shorten my lifespan.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

Just a reminder that voting for the MLS All Star team that will play Bayer Munich ends tomorrow.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/all-star/2014/vote

My XI look like this

Eric Torres (CHV) Bradley Wright Phillips (NY)

Graham Zusi (SKC) Clint Dempsey (SEA) Harry Shipp (CHI) Kyle Beckerman (RSL)

Matt Besler (SKC) Bobby Boswell (DC) Chad Marshall (SEA) Aurelin Colin (SKC)

Nick Rimando (RSL)

 

[Clydefrog]

how was dempsey on letterman? what song did paul play?

 

[The Culture Vulture]

how was dempsey on letterman? what song did paul play?

Didn't catch it either. Hoping someone links a youtube clip later in the day.

 

[timetokill]

Seriously though you guys, PKs are fucking stupid.

 

[Clydefrog]

Didn't catch it either. Hoping someone links a youtube clip later in the day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssw58yxr0eQ

 

[Clydefrog]

pretty tame interview.

wow, he was dull.

someone forgot to offer him another drink

 

[Akim]

pretty tame interview.

wow, he was dull.

someone forgot to offer him another drink

aka dempsey

 

[jamesinclair]

- Top Drawer Soccer with the U20 MNT roster for the upcoming friendlies:

Thats quite the California lineup

 

[Cornballer]

- Sunderland website: Gus Poyet expects Jozy Altidore to be fully fit for Sunderland preseason

 

[Delicious Waffles]

Just a reminder that voting for the MLS All Star team that will play Bayer Munich ends tomorrow.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/all-star/2014/vote

My XI look like this

Eric Torres (CHV) Bradley Wright Phillips (NY)

Graham Zusi (SKC) Clint Dempsey (SEA) Harry Shipp (CHI) Kyle Beckerman (RSL)

Matt Besler (SKC) Bobby Boswell (DC) Chad Marshall (SEA) Aurelin Colin (SKC)

Nick Rimando (RSL)

MLS's site never works for me when it comes to stuff like this. It's completely blank except for the image on how to vote. Same problem when doing the World Cup bracket. Anyone else experiencing this? I'm on Chrome. I gotta hop on Safari to get it to work. Pretty annoying.

 

[Askani]

Sam McDowell ‏@SamMcDowell11 2m
Peter Vermes says #SportingKC hasn't received any offer for Besler that's worth discussing. "There's nothing going on there."

 

[Cornballer]

Someone got a shot of the Earthquakes Stadium under construction this morning while flying out of San Jose. It's coming together nicely:

You can see a sliver of Buck Shaw stadium on the right side of the photo above the train tracks.

 

[Cornballer]

- MLS Soccer: Transfer Watch: Analyzing each team's needs as the Transfer Window opens

EDIT:

One more look at this:

- WVHooligan: What Each Team Needs as the Transfer Window Opens

 

[gutshot]

Grantland: Watch the epilogue to ESPN's Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil

In this final installment of ESPN’s exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary series, members of the United States men’s national team look back at the “group of death” and their loss to Belgium in the knockout round, then consider the future of soccer in the United States.

 

[Cornballer]

- BBC Sport: World Cup 2014: Study reveals how teams have been perceived

US: determined, heroic, courageous

Some of the other countries are funny.

 

[jamesinclair]

Someone got a shot of the Earthquakes Stadium under construction this morning while flying out of San Jose. It's coming together nicely:

You can see a sliver of Buck Shaw stadium on the right side of the photo above the train tracks.

Based on the sun....I think the stadium is pointing the wrong way

 

[xbhaskarx]

Not sure how reliable this is, but:


USAprospects ‏@USAprospects 4m

Source :: A decision from the Parker Brothers re: their int'l future could come soon and will likely be the same choice #usynt #USMNT

 

[NH Apache]

Grantland: Watch the epilogue to ESPN's Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil

I truly loved this series.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

MLS Live is $31.99 for the rest of the season.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/07/10/mls-live-midseason-price-break

 

[gutshot]

Based on the sun....I think the stadium is pointing the wrong way

But this is in the early morning. In the evening, the shadow would be flipped so that it would cover the field and most of the stands.

 

[Outdoor Miner]

Someone got a shot of the Earthquakes Stadium under construction this morning while flying out of San Jose. It's coming together nicely:

You can see a sliver of Buck Shaw stadium on the right side of the photo above the train tracks.

Niiice. Won't be long before the Fire have the worst stadium situation in MLS. A good sign for the league no doubt.

 

[Osorio]

Niiice. Won't be long before the Fire have the worst stadium situation in MLS. A good sign for the league no doubt.

Still have Columbus and New England.

Especially New England

 

[Cornballer]

- TempoFreeSoccer takes a look at how the SPI, Elo, bookies, and FIFA14 predictions for this World Cup went

 

[xbhaskarx]

But this is in the early morning. In the evening, the shadow would be flipped so that it would cover the field and most of the stands.

Which is why you don't judge the orientation of a stadium based on one photo, especially when you're not familiar enough with the area to know which way it's facing...

 

[xbhaskarx]

Poster for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada:

 

[B-Dubs]

Still have Columbus and New England.

Especially New England

God, New England needs a new stadium pretty bad.

 

[jamesinclair]

But this is in the early morning. In the evening, the shadow would be flipped so that it would cover the field and most of the stands.

Woops thought it was sunset and theyd made a huge mistake

 

[xbhaskarx]

Grantland: Watch the epilogue to ESPN's Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil

Will another full episode air on TV or is it just the 8 minute youtube video?

 

[xbhaskarx]

Deadspin: 10 Young Players Who Could Be On The USMNT At The 2018 World Cup

nothing new, really...

 

[Meier]

Deadspin: 10 Young Players Who Could Be On The USMNT At The 2018 World Cup

nothing new, really...

The comments section. What a troll... lol.

 

[Dartastic]

Poster for the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada:

What a gorgeous, gorgeous poster.

 

[xbhaskarx]

- MLS Soccer: Transfer Watch: Analyzing each team's needs as the Transfer Window opens

EDIT:

One more look at this:

- WVHooligan: What Each Team Needs as the Transfer Window Opens

Earthquakes

• Target Forward
• Right Back

That should be

• GM
• Coach
• All new players across the whole roster

V you can have him V

 

[Osorio]

That should be

• GM
• Coach
• All new players across the whole roster

I'd take Barklage back.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssw58yxr0eQ

Grantland: Watch the epilogue to ESPN's Inside: U.S. Soccer's March to Brazil

Thank you. Good stuff.

 

[xbhaskarx]

NASL Commissioner talks about Canada’s long-term plans, expansion and league format

NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson says his league is looking closely at one unnamed Canadian market as an expansion candidate, and is supportive of the long-term goals of the Canadian Soccer Association.

In a state-of-the-NASL conference call held Thursday morning, Peterson said he would be talking with CSA officials later in the day to discuss the organization’s long-term vision for the game in Canada. And he said the NASL would support the CSA’s vision, even if it includes the eventual launch of a Canadian Division “1A” league.

CSA, CFL and NASL to launch Canadian league

CSN has confirmed that the CSA is involved in negotiations with the CFL and NASL to launch an all-Canadian league.

There could be as many as seven teams involved, all affiliated with local CFL teams and playing in CFL stadiums.

 

[xbhaskarx]

Lots of interesting stories over on Empire of Soccer...

Hanover approves Red Bull Training Facility expansion with new field for Academy, potential USL Pro side

Cosmos pursue proper training facility, Academy program as stadium proposal lags

20 by ’18: NASL near expansion in Canada, target Miami, Hartford and West Coast

and just when I was beginning to wonder what's going on with Raul...

Delayed, but not dead: Raúl still on course to join New York Cosmos

 

[Osorio]

Wonder what Cosmos attendance will be with NYCFC in picture.

Attendance has already dropped significantly in the second year.

 

[Fox318]

Cosmos are in a really odd spot.

They should have tried to play at Citi field or something.

 

[Osorio]

Cosmos are in a really odd spot.

They should have tried to play at Citi field or something.

Don't think that matters as much as MLS vs. NASL

After all, Nassau and Suffolk County to Yankee Stadium is easier but still not a breeze compared to RBA

However, MLS is a much more enticing product. They can buy Raul, keep Senna, etc. but at the end of the day they're the only NASL team with a budget anywhere near MLS budgets.

 

[Fox318]

Don't think that matters as much as MLS vs. NASL

After all, Nassau and Suffolk County to Yankee Stadium is easier but still not a breeze compared to RBA

However, MLS is a much more enticing product. They can buy Raul, keep Senna, etc. but at the end of the day they're the only NASL team with a budget anywhere near MLS budgets.

But still it may have been a more convincing argument for MLS letting them in the club.

 

[Osorio]

In Metro news Johnny Steele and Red Bulls mutually agree to terminate his contract

Good news, considering it frees up cap space and an international spot for a guy whose use has dipped tremendously.