Soccer Thread 2013-14 - Page 5

cartman · 07-13-2013, 04:51 PM

GOAL!!!!! Corona gets a ball to fall right to him and he buries it. 2-1 US

cartman · 07-13-2013, 05:00 PM

Wondo comes on as a sub and scores! 3-1!

cartman · 07-13-2013, 05:19 PM

Wondo with his 2nd goal! 4-1!

cartman · 07-13-2013, 05:28 PM

The US was just going through the motions until Cuba scored. Then they started playing like they cared and scored 4 unanswered. They are through to the quarterfinals.

Galaxy · 07-14-2013, 09:55 PM

Looking to understand what happened AS Monaco after discovering they were in the second league last year, I turned to wikipedia. Always a trusty, reliable source:

AS Monaco FC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

PilotMan · 07-14-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galaxy

Looking to understand what happened AS Monaco after discovering they were in the second league last year, I turned to wikipedia. Always a trusty, reliable source:

AS Monaco FC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

SirFozzie · 07-15-2013, 12:20 AM

UGH.

I hate when people do that (goes to fix it)

cartman · 07-16-2013, 08:58 PM

Looks like the US is playing for the tie. Hopefully they can get something going in the second half and extend the win streak. I'd much rather face El Salvador than Honduras in the quarterfinals.

DaddyTorgo · 07-16-2013, 09:05 PM

Why am I not in Hartford at this game?

Alan T · 07-16-2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Why am I not in Hartford at this game?

I thought about going, but just took the kids on Saturday to the Revs game and didn't think I could talk the wife into two games in one week.

DaddyTorgo · 07-16-2013, 09:19 PM

That's a clear red card.

Blown call by the ref.

MrBug708 · 07-16-2013, 09:27 PM

Same ref game Benny a yellow card for this play

DaddyTorgo · 07-16-2013, 09:28 PM

Horrible call. Heh - even the CONCACAAF ref dude says it should have been a red.

DaddyTorgo · 07-16-2013, 09:36 PM

Everytime they say Shaun Johnson I think of the little Olympic gymnast and I'm like "Why is she playing goal for us?"

DaddyTorgo · 07-16-2013, 09:45 PM

da fuq? Nicely done Johnson n Donovan.

cartman · 07-16-2013, 09:46 PM

GOOOOAAALLLL!!! That was awesome! Costa Rica nearly scores on the corner, US gets the breakaway, Donovan with an awesome pass to Shea, and he knocked it off the goalie and in!

cartman · 07-16-2013, 09:59 PM

Alright, USMNT. Take care of El Salvador on Sunday, and I'll be there to cheer you on Wednesday!

Critch · 07-17-2013, 09:27 PM

A good, top-players-not-being-assholes story from Arsenal's tour of Vietnam:

BBC News - Vietnam fan's joy at meeting Arsenal after pursuing their bus

SirFozzie · 07-18-2013, 04:03 AM

Ok, this is really kinda cool.

Marseille is preparing for the Ligue 1 season. Toulouse Rugby is preparing for the Top 14 Rugby season. The two teams played a friendly game that featured a first half played under soccer "rules", and the second half under rugby "rules". Of course, this is rather loose definition of "rules". It was called "The Shock" in france. It featured a rugby trick shot from "referee" Eric Cantona.

Toulon (Rugby) Vs Marseille (Foot) # Amazing Match - YouTube

SirFozzie · 07-19-2013, 12:34 PM

Vilanova to step down as Barcelona boss due to a cancer relapse.

Holee fuck, if there EVER was a year for someone outside the Big Two in La Liga to win the title, this is the year.

MrBug708 · 07-21-2013, 04:37 PM

The half mexican, half salvadorian, american born scores vs el salvador

Grover · 07-21-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

The half mexican, half salvadorian, american born scores vs el salvador

It should be at least 6-1, maybe 6-2.

rowech · 07-21-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grover

It should be at least 6-1, maybe 6-2.

I've seen so many of these players suck so badly the last year and now they seem like they know what they're doing. I think that is what people don't appreciate with Donovan. Feel he just elevates the game around him no matter who he plays with. He's not the easiest guy to liked my opinion but he is crucial to the USA next year.

Grover · 07-21-2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowech

I've seen so many of these players suck so badly the last year and now they seem like they know what they're doing. I think that is what people don't appreciate with Donovan. Feel he just elevates the game around him no matter who he plays with. He's not the easiest guy to liked my opinion but he is crucial to the USA next year.

Absolutely, I'm not a big fan of his overall, but he and Dempsey can cause havoc when they're playing together in the attacking third. Donovan has a creative nous that we generally lack in American players.

I'm hoping Mix Diskerud keeps performing. He's having a great tournament and his distribution today has been superb. Excellent direct player, wouldn't mind seeing him at West Ham under Big Sam.

DaddyTorgo · 07-21-2013, 05:44 PM

GG USA guys. Donovan could easily have 1-2 more. EJ playing like a GAM is so nice to see.

DaddyTorgo · 07-21-2013, 05:46 PM

MIX IS IN THE MIX!!!!

Grover · 07-21-2013, 05:47 PM

Mix 100% deserves that after bossing the midfield all day long.

SirFozzie · 07-21-2013, 05:47 PM

That's the record for most USA wins in a row, right?

edit: (whoops, the win over Costa Rica set the record, this is just extending it)

SirFozzie · 07-21-2013, 06:10 PM

Landon Donovan's future is so bright..

He's gotta wear the shades...

(that El Salvador "Fans" threw at him)

cartman · 07-21-2013, 06:33 PM

Can't wait for Wednesday night. Gonna be crazy with all of the US fans for one of the games, and Mexico for the other.

MrBug708 · 07-21-2013, 07:52 PM

Donovan is our only player that I can remember who can operate in that position between the forwards and the wingers so flawlessly.

I know during the telecast, Wynalda said that Jurgy would have a walk with Donovan after the tournament about the future of Landon with the USNT. Hopefully it goes like this "Welcome back"

PilotMan · 07-21-2013, 08:58 PM

Honduras on the verge of the upset. Injury time has gotten crazy.

sovereignstar v2 · 07-21-2013, 09:18 PM

Anyone seen Bebe?

Bailiffs visit Manchester United training complex in search of Bebe - Goal.com

MacroGuru · 07-22-2013, 09:44 AM

Grover · 07-22-2013, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Donovan is our only player that I can remember who can operate in that position between the forwards and the wingers so flawlessly.

I actually think that Dempsey is equal to Donovan in terms of playing that attacking center midfielder position, but where Donovan is more of a playmaker, Dempsey acts more like a second forward making those runs.

With the two of them in the same XI, I think it's better with Dempsey central and Donovan shunted to the right, though I'd like to see Donovan perhaps play on the left so he can cut inside.

SirFozzie · 07-23-2013, 02:09 AM

Looks like HBO is about to do a MAJOR hit piece on Chivas USA and discrimination. Tune in tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 PM to Real Sports

whomario · 07-23-2013, 08:19 AM

Barca hiring Gerardo Martin, previously coaching at Newells Old Boys (Messis former team) and the NT of Paraguay. First job in Europe, seems an unorthodox hire.
When Hiddink quit his job at Anzhi i was sure he was going to be the new guy.

MrBug708 · 07-23-2013, 05:41 PM

Fantastic! Copa America is coming to the US in 2016

Decision ahead on proposed U.S. hosted Copa America

Grover · 07-24-2013, 11:33 AM

Arsenal have reportedly bid £40,000,001 for Luis Suarez.

Quote Liverpool owner John Henry "What do you think they're smoking over at Emirates."

If I'm Henry, I bite their hands off and invest in players who fit Rodgers' philosophy immediately.

MrBug708 · 07-24-2013, 06:44 PM

The Starting XI for ?#?USAvHON? Gold Cup Semifinal.

1-Rimando; 15-Parkhurst, 25-Besler, 21-Goodson, 7-Beasley (c); 14-Beckerman, 11-Holden; 20-Bedoya, 10-Donovan, 16-Torres; 26-E. Johnson

Surprised Corona and Mix are sitting for Holden and Bedoya.

MrBug708 · 07-24-2013, 06:45 PM

So this is the field in Jerryworld...

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bulletsponge · 07-24-2013, 07:17 PM

goal johnson. that was fast

MrBug708 · 07-24-2013, 07:18 PM

saldana · 07-24-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulletsponge

goal johnson. that was fast

Nice passing to set that up but it was a poor strike...a better goalie punches that over...needs better placement

MrBug708 · 07-24-2013, 07:33 PM

MrBug708 · 07-24-2013, 08:15 PM

That was...quick

kingfc22 · 07-24-2013, 08:16 PM

Donovan around another scoring opportunity.

07-13-2013, 04:51 PM	#201
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	GOAL!!!!! Corona gets a ball to fall right to him and he buries it. 2-1 US __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-13-2013, 05:00 PM	#202
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Wondo comes on as a sub and scores! 3-1! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-13-2013, 05:19 PM	#203
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Wondo with his 2nd goal! 4-1! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-13-2013, 05:28 PM	#204
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The US was just going through the motions until Cuba scored. Then they started playing like they cared and scored 4 unanswered. They are through to the quarterfinals. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-15-2013, 12:20 AM	#207
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07-14-2013, 09:55 PM	#205
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	Looking to understand what happened AS Monaco after discovering they were in the second league last year, I turned to wikipedia. Always a trusty, reliable source: AS Monaco FC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

07-16-2013, 08:58 PM	#208
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Looks like the US is playing for the tie. Hopefully they can get something going in the second half and extend the win streak. I'd much rather face El Salvador than Honduras in the quarterfinals. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-16-2013, 09:05 PM	#209
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Why am I not in Hartford at this game? __________________ Get bent whoever hacked my pw and changed my signature.

07-16-2013, 09:19 PM	#211
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	That's a clear red card. Blown call by the ref.

07-16-2013, 09:27 PM	#212
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Same ref game Benny a yellow card for this play

07-16-2013, 09:28 PM	#213
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Horrible call. Heh - even the CONCACAAF ref dude says it should have been a red.

07-16-2013, 09:36 PM	#214
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Everytime they say Shaun Johnson I think of the little Olympic gymnast and I'm like "Why is she playing goal for us?"

07-16-2013, 09:45 PM	#215
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	da fuq? Nicely done Johnson n Donovan.

07-16-2013, 09:46 PM	#216
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	GOOOOAAALLLL!!! That was awesome! Costa Rica nearly scores on the corner, US gets the breakaway, Donovan with an awesome pass to Shea, and he knocked it off the goalie and in! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 07-16-2013 at 09:49 PM.

07-16-2013, 09:59 PM	#217
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Alright, USMNT. Take care of El Salvador on Sunday, and I'll be there to cheer you on Wednesday! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-17-2013, 09:27 PM	#218
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	A good, top-players-not-being-assholes story from Arsenal's tour of Vietnam: BBC News - Vietnam fan's joy at meeting Arsenal after pursuing their bus

07-18-2013, 04:03 AM	#219
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Ok, this is really kinda cool. Marseille is preparing for the Ligue 1 season. Toulouse Rugby is preparing for the Top 14 Rugby season. The two teams played a friendly game that featured a first half played under soccer "rules", and the second half under rugby "rules". Of course, this is rather loose definition of "rules". It was called "The Shock" in france. It featured a rugby trick shot from "referee" Eric Cantona. Toulon (Rugby) Vs Marseille (Foot) # Amazing Match - YouTube __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-19-2013, 12:34 PM	#220
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Vilanova to step down as Barcelona boss due to a cancer relapse. Holee fuck, if there EVER was a year for someone outside the Big Two in La Liga to win the title, this is the year. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-21-2013, 04:37 PM	#221
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	The half mexican, half salvadorian, american born scores vs el salvador

07-21-2013, 05:44 PM	#225
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	GG USA guys. Donovan could easily have 1-2 more. EJ playing like a GAM is so nice to see.

07-21-2013, 05:46 PM	#226
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	MIX IS IN THE MIX!!!!

07-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#227
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07-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#228
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	That's the record for most USA wins in a row, right? edit: (whoops, the win over Costa Rica set the record, this is just extending it) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com Last edited by SirFozzie : 07-21-2013 at 05:54 PM.

07-21-2013, 06:10 PM	#229
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Landon Donovan's future is so bright.. He's gotta wear the shades... (that El Salvador "Fans" threw at him) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-21-2013, 06:33 PM	#230
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Can't wait for Wednesday night. Gonna be crazy with all of the US fans for one of the games, and Mexico for the other. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-21-2013, 07:52 PM	#231
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Donovan is our only player that I can remember who can operate in that position between the forwards and the wingers so flawlessly. I know during the telecast, Wynalda said that Jurgy would have a walk with Donovan after the tournament about the future of Landon with the USNT. Hopefully it goes like this "Welcome back"

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07-23-2013, 02:09 AM	#236
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Looks like HBO is about to do a MAJOR hit piece on Chivas USA and discrimination. Tune in tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 PM to Real Sports __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com Last edited by SirFozzie : 07-23-2013 at 02:09 AM.

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07-23-2013, 05:41 PM	#238
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07-24-2013, 06:44 PM	#240
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07-24-2013, 06:45 PM	#241
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