<![CDATA[World Cup]]>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.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/14700/world-cupRSS for NodeThu, 01 Oct 2026 07:47:26 GMTSun, 13 Jun 2010 16:07:57 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:58:48 GMT]]>In general, the quality of the teams in soccer vastly determines how much u enjoy it. If i were to show a sample game of NFL in Spain and i chose to show the Browns versus Bills last season borefest then people will think that NFL sucks; but if i were to show Browns vs Bengals 07; NFL will be interesting.

Teams like Argentina; Spain; Brazil are always fun to watch cos of the attacking intent (although the flopping is annoying) Teams like Italy, Paraguay ... boring.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/181081https://brownsboard.com/post/181081Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:58:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:52:11 GMT]]>Hoorta, it's crazy that in this day and age we do not have something to allow us to prove that a goal like Lampard's was indeed a goal.

Goal line judges work for me - if we had come back from 2-0 down to 2 all we would have had the upper hand against a better team. Who knows what would have happened? Instead, we tanked. It;s history now.

I love the World Cup - I can take or leave the premier league frankly - I don;t follow it closely. But the WC is special. the US brought 160,000 to South africa, England brought 110,000. I'd say that's impressive!

I am happy to be turning my attention back to my first sporting love now, GO BROWNS!

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@brownindian said:

This world-cup is filled with more refereeing controversies than memorable moments.

The US may have been screwed, but the Brits were ROBBED. With goals so hard to come by on that level, why in the hell can't you have a goal judge like you do in hockey? I damn well agree with the English coach, that changed the entire strategy of the game.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180949https://brownsboard.com/post/180949Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:36:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:06:45 GMT]]>This world-cup is filled with more refereeing controversies than memorable moments.

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@kosar_for_president said:

Yea I can't explain it. Growing up in another country provided me with a great experience on why soccer is a great sport. Playing soccer gave be the edge when I played basketball.

I bet you are now going to tell me that NASCAR takes more athletic ability then soccer.

There are so many things wrong with this website, I don't know where to start. I didn't know Die Hard can put together websites.

You guys need to lighten up, And no I dont like Nascar either.

Go Browns... I love american football! not kickball.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180851https://brownsboard.com/post/180851Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:28:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:57:25 GMT]]>Go away T.

Anyways, I'm happy that we made it out of the group stage. We just need better strikers, we had a bunch of chances (against Algeria too) that Findley and Jozy just blew by kicking it straight at the keeper.

Also, replay needs to be allowed, the tea sucking English got hosed. Off to watch Mexico and Argentina.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180773https://brownsboard.com/post/180773Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:57:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:30:36 GMT]]>I understand why you would take a shot at our kind of football but they are just worlds apart and can't be compared - a sport that has billions of followers can't be dismissed out of hand. Anyway, I just watched England get spanked by the Germans so I don't want to watch another "soccer" game for at least 4 years.

C'mon you Browns!!!!!

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@mr.-t said:

soccer.jpg

I really wish to move this thread.

My reason here!

Yea I can't explain it. Growing up in another country provided me with a great experience on why soccer is a great sport. Playing soccer gave be the edge when I played basketball.

I bet you are now going to tell me that NASCAR takes more athletic ability then soccer.

There are so many things wrong with this website, I don't know where to start. I didn't know Die Hard can put together websites.

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I really wish to move this thread.

My reason here!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180726https://brownsboard.com/post/180726Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:29:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:03:10 GMT]]>I wasn't a soccer fan before the cup, but I have really enjoyed watching the game, I learned a lot the last 2 weeks about it. I think all those guys really earn their money playing 45 minutes plus at a time.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180719https://brownsboard.com/post/180719Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:03:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:03:50 GMT]]>Congrats to Ghana. Great game. At least the US is now seen as somewhat as a power in Soccer in the World and are not a joke. Good game lads.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180713https://brownsboard.com/post/180713Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:03:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:02:14 GMT]]>We have a good chance of advancing ... With a bit of luck and teamwork who knows .... this might be our year.

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@chicopee-john said:

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.

I think there was a really good take on cleveland.com about soccer- at least now the sport is getting as much recognition in the USA as the Olympics. Everybody seems to be watching.

BTW, don't want to get too far ahead, but the United States got a real favorable draw in the knockout stage. If they can get by Ghana, and probably Uruguay, they wouldn't have to play Brazil until the semifinals.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180668https://brownsboard.com/post/180668Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:39:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:30:07 GMT]]>Blah, wrong topic. Gotta beat Ghana, now.

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@ballpeen said:

Yep.....think Byner scoring the TD rather than fumbling at the 1.

That is what happened when we were watching, everyone was jumping up pounding fists and smacking hi 5s, I just sat there and wanted to punch that sissy Slaughter in the face more missing his block and our trip to the big show.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180491https://brownsboard.com/post/180491Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:30:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:52:59 GMT]]>Yep.....think Byner scoring the TD rather than fumbling at the 1.

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@the-gipper said:

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.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180486https://brownsboard.com/post/180486Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:44:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:05:50 GMT]]>Didn't see it, but I am glad "we" won.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180402https://brownsboard.com/post/180402Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:05:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:50:33 GMT]]>Who do you think stands the most chance of winning the world cup ?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180397https://brownsboard.com/post/180397Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:50:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:30:24 GMT]]>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.

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@vaportrail said:

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.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180370https://brownsboard.com/post/180370Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:11:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:10:58 GMT]]>Second round. xxxx yeah. 80-90 was among the most depressing 10 minutes of my sports fan career.

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@brownindian said:

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.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/180366https://brownsboard.com/post/180366Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:45:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to World Cup on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:55:51 GMT]]>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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