What were these guys doing before the run-up to the Cup? What are they doing after the cup?
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***Official 2014 World Cup Thread*** (1 Viewer)
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Ted Lange as your Bartender
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They have a show on XM on Mondays and Fridays plus they do a weekly podcast through Grantland which is very Premier League-centric
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Dinsy Ejotuz
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Dressing up like an absolute jackass in Stars and stripes with a group of folks and about to post up at the soccer-Hub of Memphis (Irish pub in midtown). Getting there at open-ish (11:30) for any chance of a table for the US match at 5pm. The corner its on will be a block party by 2pm and bedlam by first kick.
Can't ####### wait.
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Can't ####### wait.
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rockaction
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Are you sure you're not using that colloquialism wrong? The picture kinda says something different...Dressing up like an absolute jackass in Stars and bars with a group of folks and about to post up at the soccer-Hub of Memphis (Irish pub in midtown). Getting there at open-ish (11:30) for any chance of a table for the US match at 5pm. The corner its on will be a block party by 2pm and bedlam by first kick.
Can't ####### wait.
US 2-1
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Yes I am... I'm aware it's not the confederate flag. Have heard it used in reference to current flag as well but apparently incorrectly. Stars and Stripes it isAre you sure you're not using that colloquialism wrong? The picture kinda says something different...Dressing up like an absolute jackass in Stars and bars with a group of folks and about to post up at the soccer-Hub of Memphis (Irish pub in midtown). Getting there at open-ish (11:30) for any chance of a table for the US match at 5pm. The corner its on will be a block party by 2pm and bedlam by first kick.
Can't ####### wait.
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The Gator
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I always thought bookies give #### all about who's playing and just set odds to get money coming in from both sides.
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Dinsy Ejotuz
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Vegas does that, but someone who seemed like they knew what they were talking about said it was done differently elsewhere in the world. No idea if that's true though, so maybe I have it completely wrong.
Dinsy Ejotuz
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I can't make up my mind if I want to kiss Klinsmann, or muzzle him:
Dinsy Ejotuz
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Could be worse:
Celph Titled
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Most impressive team so far, over 2 games?
You could make make an argument for Mexico. They had two legitimate goals disallowed against Brazil and ought to be sitting on top of that group. Argentina has looked rather unimpressive save for Messi's brilliance; but Messi will be around. Germany looked unstoppable in their first game, but not quite the overwhelming force in that second exciting game; but they'll obviously be in the hunt.
Brazil has looked pedestrian at times; but they are the home team. Uruguay with Suarez is a different team. The Netherlands was dominant in their first game; not so much in the second. Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica have looked good. Belgium has only played one game.
You could make make an argument for Mexico. They had two legitimate goals disallowed against Brazil and ought to be sitting on top of that group. Argentina has looked rather unimpressive save for Messi's brilliance; but Messi will be around. Germany looked unstoppable in their first game, but not quite the overwhelming force in that second exciting game; but they'll obviously be in the hunt.
Brazil has looked pedestrian at times; but they are the home team. Uruguay with Suarez is a different team. The Netherlands was dominant in their first game; not so much in the second. Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica have looked good. Belgium has only played one game.
France down?
I think Argentina will be tough to beat in the knockout stages.
I'd put the top-4 right now at: Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France (no particular order)
Next 4: Holland, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay
Next 4: Mexico, Costa Rica, USA, Belgium
Next 4: Russia, Italy, Croatia, Nigeria
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Ilov80s
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Looking forward to it.
NewlyRetired
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Someone made a good comment on Big Soccer. If Wondo starts today instead of Bacon, the age of the US team is pretty high for a WC game
Howard age 36
Johnson 26
Cameron 28
Besler 27
Beasley 32
Bedloya 27
Bradley 26
Beckerman 32
Jones 32
Dempsey 31
Wondo 31
6 players over 30 is not common for a starting lineup.
Howard age 36
Johnson 26
Cameron 28
Besler 27
Beasley 32
Bedloya 27
Bradley 26
Beckerman 32
Jones 32
Dempsey 31
Wondo 31
6 players over 30 is not common for a starting lineup.
Just a side note, but I am getting a little annoyed at all of Bruce Arena's snide comments about the team and the USMNT program in general.
I have always thought Arena, like Donovan, was a key player in getting the US to this point, but he needs to let go of the fact that he does not rule the roost anymore.
I have always thought Arena, like Donovan, was a key player in getting the US to this point, but he needs to let go of the fact that he does not rule the roost anymore.
Celph Titled
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Please add me for Herzegovenia, but not Bosnia.
NewlyRetired
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Still no decision on Alves. It looks like it may come down to how he feels in warm ups.
Best case scenario is that he tries to gut it out and has to take an early sub. Second best case would be to just sit. Changing 3 of their back 4 with lesser players should work to the US's advantage assuming the subs don't elevate their game.
The good news is that if 3 players change, the backline likely won't have had a ton of minutes playing together.
Best case scenario is that he tries to gut it out and has to take an early sub. Second best case would be to just sit. Changing 3 of their back 4 with lesser players should work to the US's advantage assuming the subs don't elevate their game.
The good news is that if 3 players change, the backline likely won't have had a ton of minutes playing together.
NewlyRetired
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Dinsy Ejotuz
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What did he say now?
I've always thought he was one of the main drivers of the stuff in the anti-Klinsmann article. Especially with his comments recently.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
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That was Zusi's mom? Wow...nice
Dinsy Ejotuz
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I'm going to have to pace my Likes here. At this rate I'm gonna be out by kickoff.
The Gator
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Should have thought of that myself....Oops! Something went wrong!
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Does anyone else pronounce Alderweireld in their head the same way Tim Curry pronounces "Wilderness Girls" in loaded Weapon 1?
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NewlyRetired
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Have they said if Dempsey is wearing a mask tonight?
The Gator
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Oof 
@SamsungMobileME: Best of luck to Landon Donovan & the USA team. #GALAXY11 http://t.co/NkefL173s3
@SamsungMobileME: Best of luck to Landon Donovan & the USA team. #GALAXY11 http://t.co/NkefL173s3
mcintyre1
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Good morning. In less than nine hours, Americans from here will join others from around the world. And we will be watching the most important battle in the history of United States Soccer.
US Soccer - that should have new meaning for all of us today.
We can't be consumed by our injury concerns, or their Cristiano Ronaldo
We will be united in our common interests.
Perhaps it's fate that today is the 22nd of June, and Jurgen will once again be fighting for our freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution -- but from World Cup annihilation.
We're fighting for our right to advance, to exist.
And should we win the day, the 22nd of June will not just be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the Yanks declared in one voice:
"We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We're going to live on!
We're going to survive!"
Today, the USMNT celebrates our Advancement Day!
US Soccer - that should have new meaning for all of us today.
We can't be consumed by our injury concerns, or their Cristiano Ronaldo
We will be united in our common interests.
Perhaps it's fate that today is the 22nd of June, and Jurgen will once again be fighting for our freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution -- but from World Cup annihilation.
We're fighting for our right to advance, to exist.
And should we win the day, the 22nd of June will not just be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the Yanks declared in one voice:
"We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We're going to live on!
We're going to survive!"
Today, the USMNT celebrates our Advancement Day!
ffldrew
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I wouldn't say that, he has made some decent runs, but nobody is passing him the ball.
The Gator
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My FM talk to my midfield would be "Our strikers are feeding off of scraps out there." /assertive
