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American Soccer |OT2| Party Like It's 1999.
- Thread starter Cystm
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Im not sure why they dont use thier MCFC partnership and bring in some young CB's as loanees. Im sure thye have a few defenders that they would like to get first team experience.
SuperSonic1305
Member
It's amazing that we didn't lose when Creavalle and Perquis were playing for NYC.
And how the hell was that Villa dive a penalty? Even if he didn't dive that ball was already heading out of play.
And how the hell was that Villa dive a penalty? Even if he didn't dive that ball was already heading out of play.
It was certainly entertaining, that's for damn sure.
jamesinclair
Banned
Fun fact:
As you all know, Red Bull owns multiple teams, presumably as a goal to have an all Red Bull Club World Cup.
In the US, the steps to the CWC were easy.
1) Pay money to buy team
2) Finish in top 4 of 16 MLS teams
3) Beat some Caribbean teams
4) Club world cup
In South America, its been a longer road
Red Bull Brasil began in the 4th tier of the Sao Paulo championship. Its almost like an awesome RPG game where they level up!
They were promoted to 3rd tier, then 2nd tier, and finally last year, to the first level in Sao Paulo.
This Spring, they finished 6th in the Sao Paulo Championship, which in turn was high enough to qualify for their first National tournament: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie D (4th tier)
That tournament kicks off this week.
There are 40 teams, and now Red Bull Brasil needs to finish among the top 4 (of 40!) to get to Serie C, then top 4 to reach Serie B, then top 4 to reach Serie A
From there, the top 4 make Libertadores, and the winner, the Club World Cup.
.....Will Red Bull Brasil make the CWC before New York?
As you all know, Red Bull owns multiple teams, presumably as a goal to have an all Red Bull Club World Cup.
In the US, the steps to the CWC were easy.
1) Pay money to buy team
2) Finish in top 4 of 16 MLS teams
3) Beat some Caribbean teams
4) Club world cup
In South America, its been a longer road
Red Bull Brasil began in the 4th tier of the Sao Paulo championship. Its almost like an awesome RPG game where they level up!
They were promoted to 3rd tier, then 2nd tier, and finally last year, to the first level in Sao Paulo.
This Spring, they finished 6th in the Sao Paulo Championship, which in turn was high enough to qualify for their first National tournament: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie D (4th tier)
That tournament kicks off this week.
There are 40 teams, and now Red Bull Brasil needs to finish among the top 4 (of 40!) to get to Serie C, then top 4 to reach Serie B, then top 4 to reach Serie A
From there, the top 4 make Libertadores, and the winner, the Club World Cup.
.....Will Red Bull Brasil make the CWC before New York?
So if I'm reading this right:
http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/2015/bracket?utm_source=bracket&utm_medium=tab&utm_campaign=GoldCup
If the US comes out on top of Group A (which we will), and depending on how Group C and B plays out, there's a slight possibility of playing Mexico next round?
http://www.mlssoccer.com/goldcup/2015/bracket?utm_source=bracket&utm_medium=tab&utm_campaign=GoldCup
If the US comes out on top of Group A (which we will), and depending on how Group C and B plays out, there's a slight possibility of playing Mexico next round?
American Eskimo
Banned
Very slight.
Guatemala has to win, which is likely
Mexico has to lose, which is possible.
But there's a giant goal difference that had to be made up for Mexico to finish behind Guatemala
Giovinco was making people look so foolish. That match was basically Giovinco vs New York. He is carrying Toronto
single handedly.
NYCFC have 3 CBs. Facey is a kid. Kwame Watson-Siriboe is shit tier and Hernandez is injured.
Siriboe is directly responsible for 2 of Toronto's goals and played a part in the third as well.
Pirlo and Lampard are great signings, but that is going to amount to fuck all if their defense is going to play like that.
and my fantasy team. Shit week.
NYCFC have 3 CBs. Facey is a kid. Kwame Watson-Siriboe is shit tier and Hernandez is injured.
Siriboe is directly responsible for 2 of Toronto's goals and played a part in the third as well.
Pirlo and Lampard are great signings, but that is going to amount to fuck all if their defense is going to play like that.
Cornballer
Member
- Straus for SI: USA-Panama preview: Should Jurgen Klinsmann prioritize rest or rhythm?
- Doug McIntyre for ESPNFC: Should Bradley and Dempsey play in Panama match? Five questions for U.S.
- Doug McIntyre for ESPNFC: Should Bradley and Dempsey play in Panama match? Five questions for U.S.
Someone in the comments on MLS Soccer brought up what I think is an interesting question to raise right about now: which coaches will we see axed in the coming weeks?
It seems that Mastroeni is the easiest bet. Yallop and Heaps are underperforming with talented rosters, but have fairly successful pedigrees so I think they get more time. Same could be said of Cassar, but he's been killed by injuries and international callups.
Just curious who you guys think goes?
It seems that Mastroeni is the easiest bet. Yallop and Heaps are underperforming with talented rosters, but have fairly successful pedigrees so I think they get more time. Same could be said of Cassar, but he's been killed by injuries and international callups.
Just curious who you guys think goes?
Sounds likely that they will sign either Colombian (Jefferson Mena) or South African CB (Tefu Mashamaite) shortly. I'd imagine KWS' performance yesterday cemented that.
How good did Angelino look? Kid is the real deal.
Delicious Waffles
Member
With these coaches on the hot seat, if Mike Petke doesn't have a job by the end of the season, I'd be shocked.
Petke was a Rapid once...
He was the only defender out there that looked like he could actually play. He was generally looking good on offense as well. He had a dangerous first time cross that was placed perfectly and was dangerous to opposition that comes to mind.
Cornballer
Member
- Carlisle for ESPNFC: Revenge a factor for U.S. and Panama ahead of Monday's Gold Cup clash
A few fun facts from MLS Analyst:
A few fun facts from MLS Analyst:
Cornballer
Member
It's an inherent difficulty given the low number of competitive fixtures that national teams play when not in qualifying, but the trend is troubling. That being said, for a small sample size I'd be more interested in, say, chance creation than goals and the location of those shots / expected goals than I am in the pure shot count.
For example, the US was outshot 16-6 against Honduras which sounds pretty bad. However, the US led in shots on target 5-3, and most of the Honduran shots were speculative efforts from outside the box (and many were blocked.)
The US definitely needs to create more from open play, and they should be preventing a lot of these shots, but it's not quite as dire those two tweets indicate.
This image is amazing:
From the match:
https://gfycat.com/ImaginaryBossyHyena
Edit: The matchday poster for Chicago vs Seattle was great:
From the match:
https://gfycat.com/ImaginaryBossyHyena
Edit: The matchday poster for Chicago vs Seattle was great:
He's going to Orlando, no way does Red Bull shell out the cash for Chicharito.
platypotamus
Member
Galaxy will probably find a loophole to sign him too
Cornballer
Member
- Leander Schaerlaeckens for Vice.com: How Do We Judge Klinsmann's Tenure?
They just wanted a little bit more Western representation that's all.
Leaving BWP off is bullshit
These aren't all that "fun" but here's another:
USMNT outshot opponents 105-47 last Gold Cup. In 10 non-friendlies since, been outshot 180-109.
For example, the US was outshot 16-6 against Honduras which sounds pretty bad. However, the US led in shots on target 5-3, and most of the Honduran shots were speculative efforts from outside the box (and many were blocked.)
The US definitely needs to create more from open play, and they should be preventing a lot of these shots, but it's not quite as dire those two tweets indicate.
Okay but then we were also outshot 21-6 by Haiti. Haiti!
An this time WE only had one shot from inside the box:
16-6 vs Honduras, 21-6 vs Haiti, both at home...
Meanwhile MVP candidate Feilhaber doesn't even make the 35 man roster and Klinsmann says others are "ahead of him"....
Cornballer
Member
ActStriker
Member
I get needing to get Alvarado and Brooks needing as much reps together as possible, but Brooks should only be there for like 60 mins or so he doesn't get CONCACAF'd into another yellow card
Delicious Waffles
Member
Should offer the exact same amount of money and give him the option to choose.
He made the bench!
Klinsmann is just trolling at this point.
Season ticket prices are going up next season. Clearly a sign that we're splashing the cash on Chicha. Right guys?!
American Eskimo
Banned
How can Atlanta prices go up already?
The Culture Vulture
Member
With this line up why not play Yarbrough in goal and cap tie him?