World Soccer XXV - the run up to the World Cup

[LynahFan]

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Pet peeve. You skim something quickly. Scanning means either reading something in depth or searching for a particular piece of information within a writing.

+1

(would you rather have your doctor do a brain scan or a brain skim?)

[Jimjamesak]

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Saw this post on Bigsoccer:

Actually, you can argue with his logic. Its horribly inconsistent and conflicted.

Look at England, they have a great league right in their country, 38% of the starters in in the EPL (I believe) are English players. Yet the prevailing belief for England's struggles are that not enough English players get enough time in the EPL. Yet, Jurgen thinks we're going to win a world cup by pulling away a handful of the best and brightest and forcing them an ocean away?

Its terrible logic. So now he's undercutting the country's best long-term weapon, our domestic league, in order to try and gain some short-term benefits. Which is ridiculous considering Jurgen has recently re-stated he doesn't believe the US can win the World Cup for "many years."

To make it absolutely clear, Klinsmann is making moves for the short-term -- at the expense of the long-term-- even though he doesn't think it will work in the short-term. Its really indefensible. It doesn't help MLS, it doesn't help US Soccer, it doesn't help him, it might not even help the kids he's essentially forcing over there.

What Jurgen should be doing is telling all USA players riding the bench in Europe to come back to MLS immediately. They need to be playing. He should also be actively encouraging foreign players to join MLS and help improve the league. Look at Thierry Henry at Red Bulls. He is making everyone there better. You can see it that he demands it from his teammates.

If you are good in MLS, Europe will find you again and bring you back to Europe. Thus, improving MLS, improving the American talent pool to its maximum extent, and improving our odds of winning the World Cup.

It's some good points.

The problem with things right now is twofold: a) College soccer being run by the NCAA and b) The National team coach and the Domestic league not seeing eye to eye.

a) is a hard problem to solve. College soccer should be run by the USSF, it's better for player development, coaching development, referee development etc. Plus, with contract reform, it can be financially beneficial for the schools. The problem is, college soccer is very much a coaches run fiefdom that cannot stand the USSF. It's a very political divide.

b) is a solvable problem. Basically if Klinsmann continues on this path, he's gonna get fired. The only question will be is if Sunil Gulati gets fired too. Basic lesson: Don't * with The Don, his Capos, and their money.

[Spartanforlife4]

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I'm sure the English aren't too happy right now. Wembley turf is still torn up from last week and the football lines are still on the field. There's also a giant jaguar logo at midfield.

[Spartanforlife4]

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San Marino just picked up their first point in 14 years and their first clean sheet in over 20 by tying Estonia 0-0.

[MountieBoyOz]

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This might be some good news. Germany isn't happy about that World Cup report.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/german-...ium=socialflow

[Jimjamesak]

This might be some good news. Germany isn't happy about that World Cup report.

http://screamer.deadspin.com/german-...ium=socialflow

So now the clock is ticking on FA's to respond as well. England undoubtedly will, but the key will be getting others: the US, Mexico, France, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, S. Korea, Australia. The big key is getting players on board though.

[MountieBoyOz]

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So now the clock is ticking on FA's to respond as well. England undoubtedly will, but the key will be getting others: the US, Mexico, France, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, S. Korea, Australia. The big key is getting players on board though.

They need to raise a Fuhrer over this.

[Jimjamesak]

They need to raise a Fuhrer over this.

+1

[MountieBoyOz]

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+1

My other favorite comment is that Sepp better appease the Germans or else.

[Jimjamesak]

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Watching Italy -Croatia on FS1, second half Croatia is putting huge pressure on Italy, on the road in the San Sirocco and... the Croatian fans start throwing flares on the field. Match suspended at 75 minutes. And fighting in the stands!

[MountieBoyOz]

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A couple of interesting things in the Qatar mess.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...-ethics-report

Plus, Germany threatens FIFA with the withdrawal of UEFA.

http://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/co..._if_world_cup/

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

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While this stops short of the English FA making a stand, there's also this to consider:

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer...2153--sow.html

[ExileOnDaytonStreet]

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Watching Italy -Croatia on FS1, second half Croatia is putting huge pressure on Italy, on the road in the San Sirocco and... the Croatian fans start throwing flares on the field. Match suspended at 75 minutes. And fighting in the stands!

Must've been all those unruly English hooligans!

[Jimjamesak]

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Soccer kits for all 50 states and DC.

Alaska wins.

[Slap Shot]

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Soccer kits for all 50 states and DC.

Alaska wins.

Even a homer like you can't be serious.

Tennessee's (H) are by far the best, other nice one's are: AR(H), CA(A), DC(H), KY(H), MD(A), MO(H), TX(H). The MN(A) would work if the number didn't break up the vertical stripe on the front.