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American Soccer |OT| Life, liberty and the pursuit of the beautiful game
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Also, lots of underdog upsets so far. Hopefully the USMNT can do the same. USA!!!!!!
Rooting for England and Japan today.
Yep. My bracket is probably already fucked. Haha I had Spain 1, Netherlands 2 for group B and Italy 1, Uruguay 2 for D. Does anyone know where I can get a constantly updating link to how the tournament is playing out? Thanks for all the help GAF!
smokeandmirrors
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it'll always be excuses, all the way down.
When a european and or south american team don't win, it's always downplayed. and i love all the salt.
Grover Cleveland
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That Manaus heat is no joke. England and Italy both look tired as hell (specifically England, they look like they forgot how to play the sport).
That match there against Portugal is one where I could really see JK's fitness initiatives paying dividends for USMNT.
That match there against Portugal is one where I could really see JK's fitness initiatives paying dividends for USMNT.
smokeandmirrors
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Yeah Manaus has me a bit anxious but I feel like we (should) have more experience in playing in the oppressive weather
we'll also have a game in a warm and humid weather under our belts so i bet we'll fare a bit better
we'll also have a game in a warm and humid weather under our belts so i bet we'll fare a bit better
smokeandmirrors
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I've been pretty impressed with ESPN's coverage so far*. Anyone else care to comment?
*except Alexi Lalas
*except Alexi Lalas
TV coverage is great, but good luck getting any of their radio personalities to talk about the WC. Leaving work yesterday after that amazing NED-SPA game and I checked like 5-6 different ESPN stations to see if someone anyone was talking World Cup. Nope, all Carmelo-to-the-Heat bullshit.
yeah it has been great even Alexi. Looking forward to watching the night recaps all month. Solid way to go out. Hope Wynalda is fired by the time 2018 comes around.
ESPN isn't doing the next two Cups, FOX is.
yeah I know, that is why I want Wynalda to be out of a job.
ActStriker
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I'm gonna be sad when Fox has the WC
Oh good, I'm not the only one.
...And the Cosmos just scored their second. It's 2-0. Goddamnit.
This World Cup has been so much fun to watch. I almost don't want the US to play because if they lose I'm going to be bitter and it will take a lot of the fun out of watching these other matches.
I usually don't get bitter like that until after they are officially out
Same here, but a loss to Ghana is more or less like being officially out. :/
smokeandmirrors
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that's been super annoying. espn really needs to hop off the nba's dick for better sports.
Well early on Alexi was just being a pain in the ass from what I remember so I started to tune him out so he probably improved.
eh I'm mostly the same but I am going to still enjoy it for what it is, even if i'm a bit sad.
There is always hope!
I'm the same way.
Watching the matches now is great fun because the U.S. still has a clean slate.
When the U.S. plays on Monday I'm just going to be on the verge of a heart attack the entire time.
We really need to get 3 points out of Ghana.
Delicious Waffles
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It's okay. Petke didn't give a shit. Neither should we.
The Culture Vulture
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Fantastic. If that gets delayed to a time when I'm working and I don't have enough notice to take leave I'm going to be so disappointed.
The good news is Jumpin' Joe Biden is going to be there so I'm even more confident we can take care of Ghana.
Delicious Waffles
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Would be a shame if whatever transportation Ghana was taking to the stadium just washed away.
This land is my land
Great article on how Jermaine Jones came to reconnect with his American father.
Great article on how Jermaine Jones came to reconnect with his American father.
I don't like this "Oh Petke didn't care, why should we?" mentality I'm seeing. You know what happened when Hans Backe didn't care enough to even go to a USOC match a couple years ago? We made it known to the FO.
Sure the playing surface was terrible and all these other excuses, but at least show a little effort out there, if not for the club, then do it for the supporters that traveled to cheer you guys on.
Delicious Waffles
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They did show effort but when you throw out a depleted and, for some, exhausted lineup against a team who acted like this was their Super Bowl, what do you expect?
To me, MLS is top priority and should be their main focus. USOC, especially when you look at the situation they're in, isn't a big deal.
ActStriker
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All hands on deck
too nervous already
too nervous already
smokeandmirrors
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my nails can't get any shorter :c
I get cold sweats when anyone mentions that game. Oh please let us do well....
Grover Cleveland
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Honduras is hilariously overmatched against France.
CONCACAF's perfect record is looking tenuous at the moment.
CONCACAF's perfect record is looking tenuous at the moment.
smokeandmirrors
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I vote we kick out Honduras from CONCACAF after this.
we must remain perfect
we must remain perfect
ActStriker
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goodbye perfect CONCACAF record
Hey, maybe they'll rally and...OK sorry I couldn't even type that with a straight face :lol
This day of soccer is finally over.
I feel exhausted. It feels like it's been forever since the USA last played a game, it almost seems like the US isn't in the tournament, because they play so late in the tourney.
But TOMORROW. The World Cup begins for our boys. Hope they make us proud.
What's your prediction for tomorrow's game?
2-2 for the first draw of the tournament.
Also, Ronaldo says he's fit for tomorrow's game. I don't wish physical harm on him, but I do hope that he makes a bad turn and it hurts his knees somehow (at least until after the game with USA).
I feel exhausted. It feels like it's been forever since the USA last played a game, it almost seems like the US isn't in the tournament, because they play so late in the tourney.
But TOMORROW. The World Cup begins for our boys. Hope they make us proud.
What's your prediction for tomorrow's game?
2-2 for the first draw of the tournament.
Also, Ronaldo says he's fit for tomorrow's game. I don't wish physical harm on him, but I do hope that he makes a bad turn and it hurts his knees somehow (at least until after the game with USA).
ActStriker
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2-1 Jozy brace
watching USA-Algeria from the last WC to get hype
e: holy shit John Harkes was awful
watching USA-Algeria from the last WC to get hype
e: holy shit John Harkes was awful
DTLIONS1013
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Going with 2-1, Jozy and Iceman, but holy shit am I nervous
The Atticus
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I wish you guys good luck with the game tomorrow.
Try and enjoy the summer x
Try and enjoy the summer x
Frustrated_Grunt
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I believe!
I believe that!
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