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[Pennywise]

He looked decent. He looked fast and he crossed the ball a few times.

Considering Dortmund played like garbage today and was pretty lucky to win, he left his mark and is certainly an option for more time on the pitch.
Especially if Reus continues to be ill.
I really like what I saw from him and I hope he continues at this level, as we need him in this form.

In other news for you US lads, Brooks extended his contract at Berlin until 2019.
There were rumors for other clubs like Wolfsburg or Schalke or even the PL, but this would have been too fast.
Another 1-2 seasons in Berlin will be good for him.

 

[Askani]

Grant Whal tweeted that it's rumored SKC got 3 million for Nemeth, which the team gets 2/3rds of, and a sell on clause.

 

[Cornballer]

USMNT faces off against Iceland today. 12:45pm PT kickoff on ESPN2 and UniMas.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Oh right. I completely forgot they were playing today

 

[Cornballer]

Today's starting XI for #USAvISL: Robles; Evans, Orozco, Besler, Acosta; Bradley (c), Jones, Finlay, Nguyen; Zardes, Altidore

 

[ZZMitch]

Today's starting XI for #USAvISL: Robles; Evans, Orozco, Besler, Acosta; Bradley (c), Jones, Finlay, Nguyen; Zardes, Altidore

edit: beaten

 

[Delicious Waffles]

Robles!

 

[sazabirules]

Today's starting XI for #USAvISL: Robles; Evans, Orozco, Besler, Acosta; Bradley (c), Jones, Finlay, Nguyen; Zardes, Altidore

Can Acosta play as a fullback? I thought his main position was CM.

 

[Lunar FC]

What a shit goal to concede.

Edit: #JozyIsReady

 

[smokeandmirrors]

That's rough

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Jozy!

 

[Dr Campino]

I'm definitely okay with Jozy scoring. He looks slimmer, too. I think the commentators said he dropped at least 10 lbs.

 

[B-Dubs]

I'm definitely okay with Jozy scoring. He looks slimmer, too. I think the commentators said he dropped at least 10 lbs.

I think it was 15. He looks a lot better now than he did last year.

 

[Beach]

Not a bad half
So-so performances

 

[smokeandmirrors]

well alright then

 

[Dr Campino]

Well done. Jozy having a good game.

Nagbe on now.

 

[ZZMitch]

God our defense is terrrrrible

 

[sazabirules]

Kiesewetter has looked pretty good.

Birnbaum!

 

[Cystm]

Some thoughts from the match today.

• That was an unfortunate deflection for Robles on that first goal against.
  
• Our defense continues to be an issue.
  
• Maybe Skinny Jozy will be better this year? Excellent finish from an excellent dish from MB.
  
• That was a January Friendly alright.

 

[Strax]

Iceland's B-team narrowly losing to US B-team

 

[ZZMitch]

Iceland's B-team narrowly losing to US B-team

Iceland is a not a bad team, even their "B-team" is good. Remember this is the team that beat Netherlands home-away to qualify for Euros... and its not like the drop in quality is massive between their starting XI and this squad.

Also, the game wasn't as close as it looked:

 

[B-Dubs]

Iceland is a not a bad team, even their "B-team" is good. Remember this is the team that beat Netherlands home-away to qualify for Euros... and its not like the drop in quality is massive between their starting XI and this squad.

Also, the game wasn't as close as it looked:

If it hadn't been for our shitty defense, again, we'd have crushed them. We really need to get that backline sorted already.

 

[Strax]

Iceland is a not a bad team, even their "B-team" is good. Remember this is the team that beat Netherlands home-away to qualify for Euros... and its not like the drop in quality is massive between their starting XI and this squad.

Also, the game wasn't as close as it looked:

Weeeeeeeell

They had 5 players playing their first international game, 4 players in the squad aren't even professional soccer players and 1 of them doesn't even play in the top league in Iceland.

When I think about its more like Icelands C-D team.

Also expected goals is the most insane stat I've ever seen.

 

[ActStriker]

The Revs' new DP is Xavier Kouassi from FC Sion. Will join midseason

http://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2016/02/01/revolution-sign-xavier-kouassi-designated-player

 

[Cystm]

Crazy how everything unravelled for Jermaine Jones and New England.

Are you happy with this replacement?

 

[ZZMitch]

Crazy how everything unravelled for Jermaine Jones and New England.

Are you happy with this replacement?

Well this guy is a low-level DP, there is no way he is making as much as JJ did or anything that. I think JJ is probably a better player but Xavier is much younger, so who knows? I won't judge too hard till he gets here in the summer. He's pretty unknown.

 

[ZZMitch]

Colorado just signed an Albanian international who got golden boot in the Swiss Super League the last two seasons. All the more amazing because their off season had been worse then their last real season before this.

 

[sazabirules]

Erik Palmer-Brown was loaned to Porto.

 

[Arials]

Erik Palmer-Brown was loaned to Porto.

It's a try before you buy deal.

 

[Dartastic]

Does anyone need a Copa America presale code? Just realized I have an extra.

 

[sazabirules]

Haha it appears Orlando wasn't following the Discovery Claim rules in regards to Nocerino and MLS ordered them to cease. Despite how crappy this rule is Orlando should have known better. I don't even want my team to sign Nocerino.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-target/?postshare=1301454446834186&tid=ss_tw

 

[VendettaRed07]

Crazy how everything unravelled for Jermaine Jones and New England.

Are you happy with this replacement?

Sad to see things between us and Jones go like this but I'm happy with this. He's young, fits a need, and seems incredibly fast. Don't really have any clue how it will pan out but I'm hoping for the best.

 

[Cystm]

Iker Casillas is rumored to be an NYCFC target. Source

 

[Mully]

Buy'em all guys. It's that easy.

 

[ActStriker]

Miazga's on Chelsea's PL and CL roster.

 

[Cystm]

How is your opening day squad looking, everyone?

Spoiler

João Meira is the missing CB.

 

[Meier]

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/201...nces-retirement-as-player-from-game-of-soccer

Somewhat fitting that Stu retires on he day NDJ officially joins the Galaxy.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Looks like the Union picked up Roland Alberg a 25 year old Dutch attacking mid.

i can't handle all these good offseason moves.

 

[Cystm]

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/201...nces-retirement-as-player-from-game-of-soccer

Somewhat fitting that Stu retires on he day NDJ officially joins the Galaxy.

It's really unfortunate the string of serious injuries that plagued his career.

Good dude. Wish him the best.

 

[ZZMitch]

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/201...nces-retirement-as-player-from-game-of-soccer

Somewhat fitting that Stu retires on he day NDJ officially joins the Galaxy.

Someone posted this gem (https://streamable.com/uco3) on reddit... man what could have been!

 

[Cystm]

Bedoya scored the game winner for Nantes today: https://streamable.com/uw6r

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Bedoya scored the game winner for Nantes today: https://streamable.com/uw6r

i still want him

 

[Nesotenso]

Bedoya scored the game winner for Nantes today: https://streamable.com/uw6r

his assist on their first goal was even better.

 

[imBask]

Red Bull vs Impact livestream, in case anyone cares

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqSapc46jd4

 

[Cornballer]

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/201...nces-retirement-as-player-from-game-of-soccer

Somewhat fitting that Stu retires on he day NDJ officially joins the Galaxy.

Sad end to his career, but at least he's such a relentlessly positive guy that he'll find his way and will likely stay involved in the sport in some fashion.

 

[Cystm]

Red Bull vs Impact livestream, in case anyone cares

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqSapc46jd4

I am checking it out. No Miazga in sight is kinda sad.

Ciman is taking people out tho hahaha.

Edit: Kenny Cooper catching an assist on a trash goal for NY and the stream noped out and crashed.

Edit2: It's back and Kljestan immediately scored again 4 - 0 NYRB.

This is a preseason scrim and I am sadly hype on it. Season needs to start already!

:lol I need to close this damn stream.

 

[Meier]

Sad end to his career, but at least he's such a relentlessly positive guy that he'll find his way and will likely stay involved in the sport in some fashion.

I think he transitioned quite well to serving as an analyst. I saw JK mention he had come out and done some training with them recently and looked good but then had to take a step back due to pain. I'm sure that was the moment he knew it was just never going to happen again. A huge shame.

 

[Mully]

I am checking it out. No Miazga in sight is kinda sad.

Ciman is taking people out tho hahaha.

Edit: Kenny Cooper catching an assist on a trash goal for NY and the stream noped out and crashed.

Edit2: It's back and Kljestan immediately scored again 4 - 0 NYRB.

This is a preseason scrim and I am sadly hype on it. Season needs to start already!

:lol I need to close this damn stream.

Veron has looked really good this week.

 

[The Culture Vulture]

How is your opening day squad looking, everyone?

Spoiler

João Meira is the missing CB.

At least Sean Johnson will get a lot of touches.

 

[B-Dubs]

Veron has looked really good this week.

I think he's gonna be one to watch this year.