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US GAF: Support your national soccer team
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sazabirules
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Heretic you must not watch soccer because that was a clear penalty by Ream. He was an idiot making that tackle.
I almost have a clear complaint about everyone on the team. Boca, Bedoya, and Jozy all took stupid yellows. I hate Ream the most right now.
I almost have a clear complaint about everyone on the team. Boca, Bedoya, and Jozy all took stupid yellows. I hate Ream the most right now.
KidA Seven
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Clear penalty.
sazabirules
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Panama's tall centerback played great for them.
Gamecocks625
Member
man, I definitely feel this loss. ugh.
I know the coach is not to blame as there was plenty of stupid on the field tonight but I'd still like to see what a foreign coach could do for us.
That said, I hope this opens our eyes to the fact that we can't sleep walk to the finals.
but seriously...Wondo...put that crap away man!
The build up that led to the Bradley miss near the end was actually quite nice. We neeeeeed much more of that type passing.
I know the coach is not to blame as there was plenty of stupid on the field tonight but I'd still like to see what a foreign coach could do for us.
That said, I hope this opens our eyes to the fact that we can't sleep walk to the finals.
but seriously...Wondo...put that crap away man!
The build up that led to the Bradley miss near the end was actually quite nice. We neeeeeed much more of that type passing.
We had plenty of chances at winning this game. Bradley made the right changes. We just don't seem to hustle until there's little time left on the clock. I'm not saying to kick the ball up every chance we get but we played the ball in the back field for a good 5 minutes when we clearly should be making a push.Gamecocks625 said:
Well that was embarrassing, our first loss ever in the Gold Cup group stage and it's to freaking Panama at home.
I will punch the next person who praises Tim Ream for his ball distribution. We were just fine back in the days of Gooch and DeMerit, give me defenders who actually know how to defend any day.
I will punch the next person who praises Tim Ream for his ball distribution. We were just fine back in the days of Gooch and DeMerit, give me defenders who actually know how to defend any day.
Gamecocks625
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Our D has screwed us several times over the past few games
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Replays of the first goal make it look like a Goodson own-goal?
sazabirules
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Regulus Tera said:
Yep I noticed that on the first replay.
Gamecocks625
Member
I thought the own goal was obvious. Did they credit that goal to Panama?
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
This team needs george John and Brek Shea.
Does the blame go on Bob Bradley? I think it has to. The guy just continually gets chances, and the team keeps performing exactly the same (look like they aren't even trying for the first half of the game, and trying to play catchup later). Same story different year. Fuck you bob.
sazabirules
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methodman said:
He deserves a lot of the blame but we also have to blame the players for last night. Their performance was abysmal.
I checked the tape. The Panamanian goal wasn't regulation. They shortened the width by 40 feet or so. Final score should have been 3-2~
The first BS yellow seemed like it scared the D a bit. They gave up way too much space on the charge that led to one of the goals. Then again the D hasn't exactly been reliable even without some outside motivation. That PK foul was awful.
I don't want to swing too hard after just a game or two or three, but there has not been a lot of positive takeaway.
Even when he makes a mistake I find it hard to hate on Howard. It's nice seeing someone get so pissed off on the field. goalies.
The first BS yellow seemed like it scared the D a bit. They gave up way too much space on the charge that led to one of the goals. Then again the D hasn't exactly been reliable even without some outside motivation. That PK foul was awful.
I don't want to swing too hard after just a game or two or three, but there has not been a lot of positive takeaway.
Even when he makes a mistake I find it hard to hate on Howard. It's nice seeing someone get so pissed off on the field. goalies.
sazabirules
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Mindlog said:
What did Howard do wrong? I couldn't expect much better from Howard on the first goal. His team left him out to dry and left that guy unmarked. Altidore put his arm in the air claiming an offside and let the guy head it in. His and Boca's fault.
So many missed chances at the end. Wondo, Bradley, Donovan... There are probably more I'm forgetting. We honestly deserved to lose. No one looked like they wanted to win or even play in the 1st half. Donovan is supposed to be a game changer and he was invisible for most of the match. The only game changers we had were our defensive lapses.
I can see several changes being made for Guadeloupe. Kljestan seemed to be the most efficient sub and I could see him starting on Tuesday. I'm praying Bradley at least uses Boca as a CB and Lichaj as a LB for this game.
sazabirules
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It makes me sad a few years ago Eddie Johnson could get a hat trick against Panama and just look at yesterday lol.
xbhaskarx said:
*Sigh*
I wish the England team could play in the Americas! It'd make it a lot easier to get through/win competitions! Plus playing the Faeroe Islands or Andorra is ultra boring.
It always ends up as a boring 2-0 against crap teams because they play 10 in defence and play like they've never played before against a load of players that can't be arsed because the pitch is some hillbilly farm or some bullshit
jamesinclair
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Clydefrog said:Mexico is going to destroy us(if we meet them in the tourney)
2009 was just a delicious sample.
Also, the mexican national team played a game yesterday (against Venezuela) and a game today. Which other national team is so badass that they do that? No one!
Gamecocks625
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jamesinclair said:
Ok now. We all know 2007 was the one that really counted. I'm glad you guys were able to get a consolation prize with the 2009 final. It meant nothing. No Confed Cup to look forward to.
Speaking of which, Gold Cup really should be on a 4 year cycle.
Now if you guys take us down this year? You deserve all the recognition for that.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
My only disappointment is that we will probably face you in the semis.
Prove me wrong, USA. Let's take this to the final.
Please don't bring the Copa América team up. You are not doing our cause any favours.
Prove me wrong, USA. Let's take this to the final.
jamesinclair said:
Please don't bring the Copa América team up. You are not doing our cause any favours.
Got my tickets to the Gold Cup. Here's hoping USA makes it! I'm partially rooting for mexico just so I can have some emotional involvement in the match. USA vs Mexico would be epic though! What are the conditions for us meeting? Do we have to beat Guadalupe and continue winning? If we come in third do we meet them in the semis? Come on, USA!
SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH
QUARTERFINALS DOUBLEHEADER
NEW YORK - New Meadowlands Stadium
A2 vs. B2
A1 vs. B3 or C3
SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH
QUARTERFINALS DOUBLEHEADER
WASHINGTON DC - RFK Stadium
B1 vs. C2
C1 vs. A3 or B3
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND
SEMIFINALS DOUBLEHEADER
HOUSTON - Reliant Stadium
GAME 1
GAME 2
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH
FINAL
PASADENA - Rose Bowl
FINAL
QUARTERFINALS DOUBLEHEADER
NEW YORK - New Meadowlands Stadium
A2 vs. B2
A1 vs. B3 or C3
SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH
QUARTERFINALS DOUBLEHEADER
WASHINGTON DC - RFK Stadium
B1 vs. C2
C1 vs. A3 or B3
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ND
SEMIFINALS DOUBLEHEADER
HOUSTON - Reliant Stadium
GAME 1
GAME 2
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH
FINAL
PASADENA - Rose Bowl
FINAL
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
As long as we win and don't tie tomorrow that won't happen.
sazabirules
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Slizz said:
There's no way that is going to happen. We either face them in quarters or the final.
Mexico play a 3rd place team. Whoever wins that match faces CR or the 2nd placed Group B team in the semi finals.
I got 10 tickets to the final. My nephew, lady friend, and myself are USA fans. The others are Mexico fans. They're banking on Mexico making it to the final and it's looking really promising for them. Hell it's almost a guarantee they'll take it if the US doesn't step their game up.Slizz said:
So we'd have to hope Panama loses and we win in order to see Mexico in the final? That bracket is not my friend today...
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
Slizz said:
I hope we are the first to score tomorrow
We'd be the first team to score in Livestrong Park.We can't lose. We shouldn't have lost to Panama. The only satisfaction from that game was that we had the possibility to win. Had they controlled the pitch then I'd be worried. Howard should have dove on that first goal... it looked like he half-assed it.sazabirules said:I hope we are the first to score tomorrow
sazabirules
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Heretic said:
He did a poor job but like a page back I still blame Altidore and Bocanegra more for letting the guy go into the box unmarked.
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