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[Skellig Gra]

Of course.

I thought so but you never know around here.

 

[dallow_bg]

Let's go Ticos!
Can't wait for this game.

 

[NH Apache]

Been a hot minute since I followed the US team. Tonight is a good time to jump back in. I'll be eating tacos while watching the Ticos lose (I hope!).

 

[Skellig Gra]

Let's go Ticos!
Can't wait for this game.

Never Forget

 

[MegaSackman]

After the first round I'd say:

1- Mexico
2- Colombia
3- Uruguay
4- Brazil/Ecuador
6- Argentina

All of them have their flawes though. Argentina vs Chile was the less professional match I've seen in a while.

However I can see Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, reaching the finals. Colombia always trembles before top teams, Uruguay tends to lose with lesser teams, Chile seems lost, Ecuador might be a surprise.

 

[Corronchilejano]

No way Mexico is over Argentina nor Colombia over Brazil.

 

[DecoReturns]

Don't put us first, you'll jinx us

 

[Calvero]

1 - Argentina
2 - Colombia
3 - Mexico
4 - Everything else

 

[MegaSackman]

No way Mexico is over Argentina nor Colombia over Brazil.

Probably not, but performances were better after the first round.

 

[Oveja Negra]

No way Mexico is over Argentina nor Colombia over Brazil.

Looking at the way everyone played during this first round, yes way they are above Argentina & Colombia.

Of course, that can change over the next matches, but so far Mexico has been the most solid team.

 

[MegaSackman]

Looking at the way everyone played during this first round, yes way they are above Argentina & Colombia.

Of course, that can change over the next matches, but so far Mexico has been the most solid team.

That's what I meant. Mexico had its fair share of troubles though, it was outmatched by Uruguay with -1 player, but presented the most cohesive play overall. Argentina was a mess but we have some players with killer skills that can change a match in a second. Brazil treats the ball well but it's very weak on the offensive, it's still Brazil though.
Colombia always piss in their pants when under pressure, besides it relies on counter attacks way too much for how bad they defend.

 

[Anoregon]

Ecuador might be a surprise.

They're making it to the semis at least! I have the inside scoop because I have an Ecuadorian friend.

For real though I hope they do well, they certainly have some skill.

 

[Oveja Negra]

That's what I meant. Mexico had its fair share of troubles though, it was outmatched by Uruguay with -1 player, but presented the most cohesive play overall. Argentina was a mess but we have some players with killer skills that can change a match in a second. Brazil treats the ball well but it's very weak on the offensive, it's still Brazil though.
Colombia always piss in their pants when under pressure, besides it relies on counter attacks way too much for how bad they defend.

Overall, I agree.

Mexico also always dies in semis, no matter what, but I don't like to speculate. The question is who was the best team after the first round, and to me without a single doubt, the answer is: Mexico.

We'll see what happens next.

 

[Corronchilejano]

I saw Mexico having trouble with Uruguay (up until the last few minutes) with its A game and Argentina toying with Chile.

1. Argentina
2. Mexico
3. Brazil
4. Colombia

Even if Brazil never quite shows its pedigree, even with mediocre plays they tend to get to the top.

 

[Ganzlinger]

Ecuador is 2nd place in the qualifiers to 2018 WC. They can make a great tournament.

 

[The Chosen One]

1 - Argentina
2 - Colombia
3 - Mexico
4 - Everything else

Close. I'd go:

1. Argentina
2. Mexico
3. Uruguay
4. Colombia
5. Everyone else.

Yeah Argentina was a bit of a mess but considering they dispatched Chile convincingly without Messi or starting Aguaro means they're the most dangerous team I've seen so far.

Brazil and the US are probably the biggest disappointments so far after the first round of group play..

 

[Oveja Negra]

The Argentina - Uruguay match (likely) will be epic, I predict.

 

[MegaSackman]

The Argentina - Uruguay match (likely) will be epic, I predict.

Injuries everywhere.

 

[Oveja Negra]

Injuries everywhere.

Still, entertaining

EDIT: Will Suárez be able to play?

 

[Corronchilejano]

The Argentina - Uruguay match (likely) will be epic, I predict.

Dat quarter finals final.

 

[KingSnake]

I still bet on Colombia to win this. If they fuck it up early though then it's between Mexico and Argentina with Mexico having a bit of upper hand.

 

[Oveja Negra]

I also like Colombia to win this tournament. I like them, they are the happiest players ever after the brazillians hahahaa.

 

[Corronchilejano]

I also like Colombia to win this tournament. I like them, they are the happiest players ever after the brazillians hahahaa.

That'd be great to have a Copa America without an asterisk on it.

 

[Oveja Negra]

That'd be great to have a Copa America without an asterisk on it.

What do you mean with the asterisk part? O_O

 

[Corronchilejano]

What do you mean with the asterisk part? O_O

The only Copa America Colombia has won was played locally. Argentina refused to participate citing security concerns (when even the guerrillas directly stated they wouldn't interfere with the tournament, as they've always done) and Brazil brought a team of nobodies.

No one knows why Argentina decided not to participate since they've never had issues playing in the country, but a cup without Argentina (and Brazil with its real deal) is no real cup.

 

[Oveja Negra]

The only Copa America Colombia has won was played locally. Argentina refused to participate citing security concerns (when even the guerrillas directly stated they wouldn't interfere with the tournament, as they've always done) and Brazil brought a team of nobodies.

No one knows why Argentina decided not to participate since they've never had issues playing in the country, but a cup without Argentina (and Brazil with its real deal) is no real cup.

Ahh I see. Thanks for the clarification, I've totally forgotten about that.

 

[CMojicaAce]

My predictions after we've seen every team play:

Spoiler

I'm not biased I swear

 

[Regulus Tera]

Mexico also always dies in semis

We've made it twice to the final and we got refballed in the second one, c'mon.

 

[jabuseika]

The problem with Argentina, if they make it to the finals, it'll be with a bunch of injuries.

Like always.

 

[brau]

My predictions after we've seen every team play:

Spoiler

I'm not biased I swear

I like this outcome.

 

[Cornballer]

Same lineup for the US :/

#USMNT lineup: Guzan; Yedlin, Cameron, Brooks, Johnson; Jones, Bradley, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood. #USAvCRC

 

[Lunar FC]

Same lineup for the US :/

#USMNT lineup: Guzan; Yedlin, Cameron, Brooks, Johnson; Jones, Bradley, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood. #USAvCRC

Blehhhh.

 

[DecoReturns]

Same lineup for the US :/

#USMNT lineup: Guzan; Yedlin, Cameron, Brooks, Johnson; Jones, Bradley, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood. #USAvCRC

Well, maybe it'll work against Costa Rica.....

 

[uncredited male]

Our strategy is to lull the Costa Rican defense to sleep.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Same lineup for the US :/

#USMNT lineup: Guzan; Yedlin, Cameron, Brooks, Johnson; Jones, Bradley, Bedoya; Zardes, Dempsey, Wood. #USAvCRC

I don't think its necessarily a bad thing. Bradley and Jones can't play any worse than they did the other night. I bet Klinsmann will have a shorter leash on some of his guys in this match.

 

[Lunar FC]

I don't think its necessarily a bad thing. Bradley and Jones can't play any worse than they did the other night. I bet Klinsmann will have a shorter leash on some of his guys in this match.

Don't test them.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

 

[Skellig Gra]

Don't test them.

Granted I don't watch MLS consistently but that was the worst performance I've ever seen Bradley have. He usually has a few blunders a match but against Colombia it was just long stretches.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Bradley definitely has regressed somewhat since moving to Toronto.

 

[uncredited male]

TBF the US has historically been good about bouncng back in situations like this. But then I remember how lifeless we were at the Gold Cup.

I predict someone will score a goal. Maybe with their foot.

 

[smoothj]

About to buy tickets for the quarterfinals at Levis. If Mexico wins the group they'll play there.

They need to win Thursday and Uruguay and Venezuela draw.

 

[Skellig Gra]

About to buy tickets for the quarterfinals at Levis. If Mexico wins the group they'll play there.

They need to win Thursday and Uruguay and Venezuela draw.

Are you buying the tickets to see Mexico? If thats the case I'd hold off atleast until match #2.

 

[Cornballer]

In a vacuum, I don't think it's a bad USMNT lineup, but given how dysfunctional it was on Friday, I don't think I'd trot it out again.

 

[Line_HTX]

I forgot that Copa America was on now before Euro.

Damn, Soldier Field is CLEAN.

 

[tim.mbp]

Expecting the worst, hoping for the best. USA! USA! USA!

 

[kingkitty]

lets do this america

 

[Dinokill]

This is for the people worrying about attendance.

Chile 2015

Attendance 655,902 (25,227 per match) in 26 matches

USA 2016 so far

323,623 (40,453 per match) in 8 matches.

 

[tim.mbp]

Fernando Fiore is the greatest gift of this Copa America.

 

[Lunar FC]

Lets go!!

 

[Line_HTX]

What happened to lead up to this desperation?