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[Chris R]

Scored on by the colony? That won't do.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

cant hate on the goal, can hate on the shitty give away

 

[Cystm]

 

[Delicious Waffles]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_FC_0–7_New_York_Red_Bulls

Up for deletion so savor it while you can, Red Bull GAF.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Giovinco left off of Italy's Euro squad. Insanity. Good for TFC though. He will be extra motivated.

 

[B-Dubs]

Giovinco left off of Italy's Euro squad. Insanity. Good for TFC though. He will be extra motivated.

Is the Italian coach incapable of sight? Maybe he just doesn't get TFC games on the TV.

 

[Dr Campino]

Definitely crazy not including him, but it works out for TFC.

 

[Delicious Waffles]

Is the Italian coach incapable of sight? Maybe he just doesn't get TFC games on the TV.

Apparently, it's more they have a rift dating back to when he was at Juventus than him playing in MLS, according to Twellman.

 

[Dr Campino]

Apparently, it's more they have a rift dating back to when he was at Juventus than him playing in MLS, according to Twellman.

How long til Giovinco shows up to TFC jersey day wearing a Conte Azzurri shirt?

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Apparently, it's more they have a rift dating back to when he was at Juventus than him playing in MLS, according to Twellman.

stupid shit like that i hate in Euro club football politics

 

[B-Dubs]

Apparently, it's more they have a rift dating back to when he was at Juventus than him playing in MLS, according to Twellman.

That's the dumbest shit. He's one of the best players available and doesn't get called up.

 

[DecoReturns]

I don't think Giovinco is that good of a player, but wow what happen to Italy in the striker position. I didn't realize they been lacking there. They all look like decent at best players.

Maybe they should've called Gio, but Conte never really liked him

 

[ActStriker]

well there it is

Taylor Twellman ‏@TaylorTwellman 27m27 minutes ago
Taylor Twellman Retweeted footballitalia
Antonio Conte "If you chose to go play in #MLS, then you pay the consequences in footballing terms." #EURO2016

http://www.football-italia.net/84852/conte-‘i-spoke-pirlo’

Italy CT Antonio Conte says he spoke to Andrea Pirlo before opting not to call him for Euro 2016.

The New York City midfielder and his MLS colleague Sebastian Giovinco have both been left out of the squad for this summer’s tournament, almost certainly spelling the end of Pirlo’s international career.

“I spoke to Andrea, I needed to hear from him and we sent people to the US,” Conte explained in a Press conference at Coverciano today.

“However, we’ve made other choices and you have to accept them and deal with the consequences. Nothing was left to chance.

“We evaluated him and Giovinco, it’s normal that if you choose to go and play there then you can pay the consequences in footballing terms.

“We evaluated them technically, we didn’t leave anything to chance. Anyone who thinks otherwise is wrong, we went everywhere to have clear and precise ideas.

“I picked the 30 who I think will give me the most guarantees.”

The Azzurri will face Scotland and Finland in warm-up friendlies, and Conte confirmed the choices were made to prepare for the opponents Italy will face at Euro 2016.

“We opted for Scotland because they’re very similar to Ireland, while Finland are more like Sweden.

“We chose them to see what kind of games await us.”

 

[Delicious Waffles]

@GrantWahl
Antonio Conte: "If you choose to go and play [in MLS] then you can pay the consequences in footballing terms."

ಠ_ಠ

 

[imBask]

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This is the most italian thing i've ever read

 

[ZZMitch]

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Super funny thing to say after his comments about Gio and MLS last year, but whatever!

 

[gutshot]

Super funny thing to say after his comments about Gio and MLS last year, but whatever!

What did he say last year?

 

[ActStriker]

What did he say last year?

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2015/01...nte-supports-sebastian-giovincos-move-to-mls/

Speaking to Italian daily Tuttosport, Conte revealed he would have done the same thing Giovinco chose to do, not only for the financial factors in play — Giovinco’s TFC contract will reportedly pay the 27-year-old north of $7 million per year — but also for the fact he sees the North American game as a steadily improving place for players to ply their trade.

Translation via MLSsoccer.com:

“What else should he have done? In a few years players will elbow each other to go there. [MLS] will grow so much, and not just in terms of chatter.

“According to the latest surveys young Americans between six and 12 years old don’t choose the traditional sports like basketball and football, but they pick soccer. If they [North America] go down that road, pretty soon there’s going to be problems for everyone.”

Conte doesn’t seem all that bothered by the idea of Giovinco — or, perhaps one of his more regular national team players — signing with an MLS team. MLS is obviously on the steady incline, while Serie A clubs have seen their reputation plummet in recent years.

 

[B-Dubs]

Did Gio sleep with this guy's wife or something? That's one hell of a turn around for seemingly no reason.

 

[zroid]

well there it is



http://www.football-italia.net/84852/conte-‘i-spoke-pirlo’

lmao

 

[Delicious Waffles]

Perhaps he thought Gio played too well in a lower quality league and doesn't think it'll translate with the competition Italy will face in the Euros.

Either way, their loss. I get to see Gio Saturday so it's cool.

 

[Dartastic]

Any Seattle people in this thread that want to purchase a Copa America venue pass from me? I'm looking to offload it for face value, as I'm realizing that it'll be a much more expensive trip than I originally would have thought.

Copa America Centenario - Seattle Venue Pass Tickets (Includes all matches), CenturyLink Field, Seattle, WA
Sat, 06/04/2016, 4:29 PM PDT
Lower End Zone 119 | Row: k | Seat: 5

I wanna say it was somewhere around $350?

 

[gutshot]

Is this going to be the Copa America OT? Or will someone be creating a new one?

 

[Cornballer]

Is this going to be the Copa America OT? Or will someone be creating a new one?

There will be a new one, but it can't go up until a week before the Copa stars.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

300k plus 110k salary immediately off the books for a player on the last year of his contract? Holy fuck we fleeced Miami FC on this Michael Lahoud transfer.

 

[Cornballer]

Is this going to be the Copa America OT? Or will someone be creating a new one?

Blue Lou isn't going to make a Copa America OT, so if anyone is up for putting it together, let me know. Thread can go up on Friday at the earliest.

 

[gutshot]

Blue Lou isn't going to make a Copa America OT, so if anyone is up for putting it together, let me know. Thread can go up on Friday at the earliest.

I can do it, if no one else is up for it.

EDIT: Any one have any thread title ideas?

 

[Cornballer]

I can do it, if no one else is up for it.

Go for it.

 

[Meier]

300k plus 110k salary immediately off the books for a player on the last year of his contract? Holy fuck we fleeced Miami FC on this Michael Lahoud transfer.

They're throwing around a lot of cash (within reason). It seems based on this and the other player they bought that there aren't limitations on spending in NASL?

 

[smokeandmirrors]

They're throwing around a lot of cash (within reason). It seems based on this and the other player they bought that there aren't limitations on spending in NASL?

it's just seems so excessive for a player like him (who in the past we would've let walk at the end of the season).

 

[tim.mbp]

Pretty strong lineup.

 

[B-Dubs]

That's about the best they can do with what they've got. Let's see how it goes.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Holy fuck Blake saved that kaka penalty

 

[Mully]

Over/Under that Pulisic and Wood get subbed in at the end of the game?

 

[Lunar FC]

Another horrific attendance display I see. Man it's sad to see this team play after the world cup 'success'.

Edit: Worst first touch: Zardes or Altidore?

Edit2: If Guzan, Bradley, Jones, Beckerman are starting for us still in a year I'm going to stop watching.

 

[Dartastic]

Zardes cannot continue to be on this squad if his first touch isnt improving. It will cost us games.

Our midfield also doesn't look super great. We can't get the ball upfield. IF ONLY WE HAD AN ELITE SHUTTLER ON THE BENCH. OH WAIT.

 

[Dr Campino]

This OCSC/Union match is really something.

 

[DecoReturns]

I hope USA picks it up for Copa America, because they are playing awful.

Defense is looking shakey.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

This OCSC/Union match is really something.

fuck this ref.

not a goal and missed a penalty earlier.

 

[gutshot]

Union should be up 2, maybe 3 nil right now. Just some horrific officiating.

 

[Dr Campino]

fuck this ref.

not a goal and missed a penalty earlier.

Yeah I'm not sure about that goal, but the equalizer was real nice.

Welp, red card.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

orlando plays so fucking dirty goddamn. Adrian Heath is a garbage coach.

 

[Dartastic]

If you can watch this USMNT game and not think that Nagbe should start, you're insane.

 

[Dartastic]

NAGBEEEEEEEE

 

[smokeandmirrors]

If you can watch this USMNT game and not think that Nagbe should start, you're insane.

NAGBEEEEEEEE

i lol'd. perfect back to back posts.

 

[Cystm]

That was beautiful. Good to see Nagbe score for the USMNT. The dude is on fire after that Vancouver match.

 

[ZZMitch]

Please JK, Nagbe and Pulisic in the starting XI for CA.

 

[Cystm]

Please JK, Nagbe and Pulisic in the starting XI for CA.

Nagbe CM, Bradley CDM. Pulisic / Dempsey. Pulisic / Wood.

Edit: Zardes can fumble water bottles on the bench.

E2: Nagbe is so damn happy. That smile on his face. So fucking amazing.

 

[B-Dubs]

Nagbe needs to be in the starting 11

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Nagbe needs to be in the starting 11

so he should be right back then?