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World Soccer XVI: The Sadness
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My first thought was bowling pins, but that doesn't make a lot of sense.
My first thought was bowling pins, but that doesn't make a lot of sense.
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A. I'm going with Netherlands-Brazil here. I could see Brazil getting up 2-0, losing focus and having to rally to a win after a couple second half Dutch goals.
B. Uruguay-Ghana. Neither side wants to make the mistake that will lose the game. This could be truly ugly.
C. Mesut Özil. I just got a feeling. As mentioned earlier, this is likely to be a surprise name. If not, it's hard to bet against David Villa.
D. Diego Godín of Uruguay, Carlos Tevez or Enrique Vera of Chile.
I find it interesting how Diego Maradona has quietly gone from fool to genius.
I'd like to hear your predictions about the Quarterfinals.
A. Game most likely to end 3-2.
B. Game most likely to end 0-0.
C. Leading goal scorer.
D. Player most likely to be red carded.
Extra bonus points for fun comments.
A. I'm going with Netherlands-Brazil here. I could see Brazil getting up 2-0, losing focus and having to rally to a win after a couple second half Dutch goals.
B. Uruguay-Ghana. Neither side wants to make the mistake that will lose the game. This could be truly ugly.
C. Mesut Özil. I just got a feeling. As mentioned earlier, this is likely to be a surprise name. If not, it's hard to bet against David Villa.
D. Diego Godín of Uruguay, Carlos Tevez or Enrique Vera of Chile.
I find it interesting how Diego Maradona has quietly gone from fool to genius.
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If a guy from Chile manages to get a red card that will be newsworthy.
If a guy from Chile manages to get a red card that will be newsworthy.
Shirtless Guy
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I caught that too, the guy in question is actually on the Paraguay
I caught that too, the guy in question is actually on the Paraguay
Puck Swami
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It was a great column that captured the sense of a growing relationship between Americans and it's national soccer team and a newly-felt appreciation for the sport.
I think the one aspect of all this World Cup that no one is talking about is how the advent of HD television has helped soccer gain acceptance among casual USA sports fans. The HD broadcasts really help casual fans to truly see the incredible skills, athleticism and the physical nature of the game in a way many of them hadn't seen it before. Seeing a Messi stepover, a Clint Dempsey's bloody mouth, and the HD slow motion curl of a well -placed shot is elevating the perception of game. Even my 76 year-old dad, who last watched soccer when I played high school soccer back in the stone age, is now hooked on this tournament. Of course HD also reveals referee incompetence and diving/fake injuries as never before, either - and I think those things are also going to change as a result....
It was a great column that captured the sense of a growing relationship between Americans and it's national soccer team and a newly-felt appreciation for the sport.
I think the one aspect of all this World Cup that no one is talking about is how the advent of HD television has helped soccer gain acceptance among casual USA sports fans. The HD broadcasts really help casual fans to truly see the incredible skills, athleticism and the physical nature of the game in a way many of them hadn't seen it before. Seeing a Messi stepover, a Clint Dempsey's bloody mouth, and the HD slow motion curl of a well -placed shot is elevating the perception of game. Even my 76 year-old dad, who last watched soccer when I played high school soccer back in the stone age, is now hooked on this tournament. Of course HD also reveals referee incompetence and diving/fake injuries as never before, either - and I think those things are also going to change as a result....
Shirtless Guy
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Ives just posted a blog selecting his guess for the 23 men to go to Brazil for the US in 2014:
Ives just posted a blog selecting his guess for the 23 men to go to Brazil for the US in 2014:
SBI's Projected USA World Cup Roster for 2014 said:
jmh
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That midfield is almost exactly the same as what we had this year - but then, our midfield actually wasn't that bad this year, so long as it was some composed of some combination of Donovan, Dempsey, Bradley, Edu and Feilhaber. I think Holden also could do the job and Torres will grow into it. JLKJLKJestan... meh.
That midfield is almost exactly the same as what we had this year - but then, our midfield actually wasn't that bad this year, so long as it was some composed of some combination of Donovan, Dempsey, Bradley, Edu and Feilhaber. I think Holden also could do the job and Torres will grow into it. JLKJLKJestan... meh.
Shirtless Guy
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What the heck is that supposed to be?
Either way its Japanese for sure, so we probably don't want to know unless we want to be horriably mentally scarred for life from it.
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Thanks for catching that guys. I don't know why I wrote Chile when I knew it was Paraguay. That guy is so getting a red card now.
If you wan to see a scary good roster for 2014, take a look at a projected Germany roster. 2018 could be even better.
Thanks for catching that guys. I don't know why I wrote Chile when I knew it was Paraguay. That guy is so getting a red card now.
If you wan to see a scary good roster for 2014, take a look at a projected Germany roster. 2018 could be even better.
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Partially used tampon.
In other news...
$20 says Sunil doesn't drop 2018 and retains Bradley as well. Lesser odds on Don Garber kicking him in the face, but he should.
Either way its Japanese for sure, so we probably don't want to know unless we want to be horriably mentally scarred for life from it.
Partially used tampon.
In other news...
$20 says Sunil doesn't drop 2018 and retains Bradley as well. Lesser odds on Don Garber kicking him in the face, but he should.
WeWantMore
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I'm hoping Lichaj can come along enough to start at left back for us in 2014.
As for Bradley, I really hope he gets a European offer. That way, US Soccer doesn't have to let him go, we can shake his hand, say "Good job.", and move on.
I'm hoping Lichaj can come along enough to start at left back for us in 2014.
As for Bradley, I really hope he gets a European offer. That way, US Soccer doesn't have to let him go, we can shake his hand, say "Good job.", and move on.
BoomGoestheDynamite
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Bradley's entire tenue was OK, but thats no reason to do the rather unusual thing of extending a national team coach for a second cycle. Did we learn nothing from the Bruce Arena era?
Bradley's entire tenue was OK, but thats no reason to do the rather unusual thing of extending a national team coach for a second cycle. Did we learn nothing from the Bruce Arena era?
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That's nearly exactly my position, but I still would feel rather icky if we had to decline to renew his contract without him having somewhere to go. A European offer allows both Bradley and US Soccer to move on to bigger and better things in my opinion.
In related news, a new Nike Soccer ad. Pretty good imo.
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That's nearly exactly my position, but I still would feel rather icky if we had to decline to renew his contract without him having somewhere to go. A European offer allows both Bradley and US Soccer to move on to bigger and better things in my opinion.
In related news, a new Nike Soccer ad. Pretty good imo.
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I'm not normally very sentimental, but that was just plain awesome.
I would hope Gulati is holding his cards for some sort of deal that would bring us a 2022 or 2026 Cup. Of course that would leave me wondering if I will still be alive.
Also, I could see him playing for some sort of anti-Europe backlash in 2018 voting. The votes could be there. Platini got elected by UEFA, didn't he?
I'm not normally very sentimental, but that was just plain awesome.
I would hope Gulati is holding his cards for some sort of deal that would bring us a 2022 or 2026 Cup. Of course that would leave me wondering if I will still be alive.
Also, I could see him playing for some sort of anti-Europe backlash in 2018 voting. The votes could be there. Platini got elected by UEFA, didn't he?WeWantMore
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The English FA has decided Capello will be allowed to stick around for 2 more years of failure.
The English FA has decided Capello will be allowed to stick around for 2 more years of failure.
Terrierbyassociation
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Nice pass and finish but what horrid defending by the Dutch.
Nice pass and finish but what horrid defending by the Dutch.
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