World Cup
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Anyone watching the world cup? I haven't missed a game. I know US soccer doesn't match up, but these games are at a different level, pretty exciting. The US v. England match was a damn good game.
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Anyone watching the world cup? I haven't missed a game. I know US soccer doesn't match up, but these games are at a different level, pretty exciting. The US v. England match was a damn good game.
Anyone watching the world cup? I haven't missed a game. I know US soccer doesn't match up, but these games are at a different level, pretty exciting. The US v. England match was a damn good game.
I'll watch some of the games- caught all of the US- England match. As to the US not matching up- probably not this year, but as I predicted long ago with all the youth leagues, we're catching up fast. We'll know we've arrived when we get a US born certified Superstar, and it's going to happen eventually.
RE: that US game yesterday- I've always said I'd rather be lucky than good.
Unfortunately soccer is now probably about sixth on the general US population's radar- behind Football, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and hockey. The beer companies will never support soccer like they do football, because of the lack of timeouts to pitch their products. And let's face it, unless you can appreciate the precision guys play at on the world cup level, the average US fan considers soccer monumentally boring. Not to the rest of the world, as the World Cup final dwarfs the Super Bowl in viewership.
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Anyone watching the world cup? I haven't missed a game. I know US soccer doesn't match up, but these games are at a different level, pretty exciting. The US v. England match was a damn good game.
I'll watch some of the games- caught all of the US- England match. As to the US not matching up- probably not this year, but as I predicted long ago with all the youth leagues, we're catching up fast. We'll know we've arrived when we get a US born certified Superstar, and it's going to happen eventually.
RE: that US game yesterday- I've always said I'd rather be lucky than good.
Unfortunately soccer is now probably about sixth on the general US population's radar- behind Football, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and hockey. The beer companies will never support soccer like they do football, because of the lack of timeouts to pitch their products. And let's face it, unless you can appreciate the precision guys play at on the world cup level, the average US fan considers soccer monumentally boring. Not to the rest of the world, as the World Cup final dwarfs the Super Bowl in viewership.
I'll watch some of the games- caught all of the US- England match. As to the US not matching up- probably not this year, but as I predicted long ago with all the youth leagues, we're catching up fast. We'll know we've arrived when we get a US born certified Superstar, and it's going to happen eventually.
RE: that US game yesterday- I've always said I'd rather be lucky than good.
Unfortunately soccer is now probably about sixth on the general US population's radar- behind Football, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and hockey. The beer companies will never support soccer like they do football, because of the lack of timeouts to pitch their products. And let's face it, unless you can appreciate the precision guys play at on the world cup level, the average US fan considers soccer monumentally boring. Not to the rest of the world, as the World Cup final dwarfs the Super Bowl in viewership.
Which begs the question, why is Manchester United the most valuable team with zero commercials during play?
p.s. I've been on the pitch at Old Trafford myself and it is a glorious scene. You can almost feel the history. Just being there makes you feel proud to be a soccer fan.
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What the f*ck was that call. The US should of won 3 - 2.
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suns said:
It was the refs first World Cup game, but you have to make a better call than that.I don't give a shit. Then he shouldn't of been officiating.
Trust me when the refs in soccer make a mistake they don't treat it lightly in Europe and South America. Not like the guy who made the mistake with the Perfect Game a couple weeks ago. From my days at Elland Road, refs who f*ck up like this is a huge deal. This guy will not be the ref for another World Cup game.
Luck is Tim Couch. Big, Dumb Goofy, slow thinking QB - Ghoolie, 2-28-12 -
Worst xxxxing ref ever. We were robbed of a win. If we don't make it out of the group, it's gonna haunt us for four years. I don't know how you see a US foul and no Slovenian fouls on that one. Such a load of bullshit. Did he call offsides or what? xxxx that guy. I hope he dies of cancer.
Anywho, that asshole aside, win and we're in.
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suns said:
It was the refs first World Cup game, but you have to make a better call than that.I don't give a shit. Then he shouldn't of been officiating.
Trust me when the refs in soccer make a mistake they don't treat it lightly in Europe and South America. Not like the guy who made the mistake with the Perfect Game a couple weeks ago. From my days at Elland Road, refs who f*ck up like this is a huge deal. This guy will not be the ref for another World Cup game.
I don't give a shit. Then he shouldn't of been officiating.
Trust me when the refs in soccer make a mistake they don't treat it lightly in Europe and South America. Not like the guy who made the mistake with the Perfect Game a couple weeks ago. From my days at Elland Road, refs who f*ck up like this is a huge deal. This guy will not be the ref for another World Cup game.
Basically, that was the late night report from ESPN.
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Did anyone see the "french revolution" going on ?
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haha, last place cuz they suck.
Anywho, we gotta beat Algeria. I have a fking class tomorrow, best believe I'm going to be watching it.
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Did anyone see the "french revolution" going on ?
Did anyone see the "french revolution" going on ?
Good riddance. What a bunch of bitches. Surrendering like they always do.
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Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
oooooooooooooooooooooooal!!!!
USA! What a f*cking game! I just hit my hand on the ceiling for the second time in 2 years.
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Awesome game !
to anyone who missed the game - We had a fair goal disallowed for the SECOND time in the tournament and we scored a goal 2 mins before the game ended to make it through to the next round !
WOW !
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Awesome game !
to anyone who missed the game - We had a fair goal disallowed for the SECOND time in the tournament and we scored a goal 2 mins before the game ended to make it through to the next round !
WOW !
Awesome game !
to anyone who missed the game - We had a fair goal disallowed foentr the SECOND time in the tournam and we scored a goal 2 mins before the game ended to make it through to the next round !
WOW !
Yea I didn't mind this call as much. This is a mistake that can be made with off sides. This time no one was getting mugged and tackled and the call goes on US.
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Second round. xxxx yeah. 80-90 was among the most depressing 10 minutes of my sports fan career.
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Second round. xxxx yeah. 80-90 was among the most depressing 10 minutes of my sports fan career.
Second round. xxxx yeah. 80-90 was among the most depressing 10 minutes of my sports fan career.
Yea but 90-92 could be some of the best.
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IMHO, a nice run - assuming this hasn't already been a nice run - might be what is needed to bring The World Cup to prominence among US residents.
That would be the 'top down' compliment to the 'bottom up' role played by local recreation league, high school, etc. leagues.
I don't believe the 'bottom up' approach, alone, will ever do it.
"God is great. Beer is good. People are crazy." -
Who do you think stands the most chance of winning the world cup ?
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Didn't see it, but I am glad "we" won.
Didn't see it, but I am glad "we" won.
Gip, that goal was the equivalent of a two out bottom of the ninth home run, or a TD on the last play of the game. And that goal means "we" as a country have finally arrived on the world stage.
It's not just a "glad to be here" thing. We have higher expectations now.
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