***Official Soccer Discussion Thread*** (4 Viewers)

[Tremendous Upside]

Sup guys

Longtime FBG Charvik ran a WC pool in 2006 and is doing so again this go round if we can get enough interest (though he can't login here from work anymore)

Here's a link to the 06 pool thread:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=235030

And the link to the website he set up for the pool:

http://fbgpools.com/default.aspx

I am setting up a separate thread for this, but figured I'd gauge interest here amongst the footie diehards

Friends and family welcome, the website won't be FBG related

 

[guru_007]

Gambling.....soccer.....uhhh, obviously I'm in.

 

[Major]

1) MLS signed Man United to play in the all star game at the end of July in Reliant stadium

OH HELL YES

Tickets ordered! #### YES100 level, can't efffinnnngggg waittttt!!!!!!

Nice. Going to look into tickets....Have you seen a match there? What sections should I try to get?

 

[guru_007]

1) MLS signed Man United to play in the all star game at the end of July in Reliant stadium

OH HELL YES

Tickets ordered! #### YES100 level, can't efffinnnngggg waittttt!!!!!!

Nice. Going to look into tickets....Have you seen a match there? What sections should I try to get?

I've been to plenty of football games there, never a soccer match though.I was able to pre-order and got best available, section 128 which is like on the 40 yard line. I think I read that over 10,000 tickets have been sold so far (just over 24 hours)...and they don't go on sale to the public until 5/30. Reliant routinely gets huge crowds for soccer matches though and the crowd should be fun, although no where as near as fun as when Mexico or a Latin America team comes to town.

 

[Major]

1) MLS signed Man United to play in the all star game at the end of July in Reliant stadium

OH HELL YES

Tickets ordered! #### YES100 level, can't efffinnnngggg waittttt!!!!!!

Nice. Going to look into tickets....Have you seen a match there? What sections should I try to get?

I've been to plenty of football games there, never a soccer match though.I was able to pre-order and got best available, section 128 which is like on the 40 yard line. I think I read that over 10,000 tickets have been sold so far (just over 24 hours)...and they don't go on sale to the public until 5/30. Reliant routinely gets huge crowds for soccer matches though and the crowd should be fun, although no where as near as fun as when Mexico or a Latin America team comes to town.

Yeah, my company has Texans tickets so I've been there for football games but that's it. Good to know they're not on sale yet. I was treating google like a farm animal and had no luck finding any tickets. Do you have a pre order link?

 

[Native]

Saw this on another site. Apparently a show on ESPN Deportes says they have the 30 man US roster:30 men roster released on jorge ramos y su banda ON ESPN DEPORTES RADIORimandohowardguzanhannemanhedjukcherundolospectoronyewubocanegrademeritbornsteinpearcegoodsondonovandempseyadubeasleyedutorresbedoyabradleyfeilhaberholdenCLARKdaviesaltidorechingcaseybuddlegomez-------------I like Adu making it as the last man to get the experience. How often do the last couple guys on the team actually play?

Is this at all legit?

 

[Moe.]

Sup guys

Longtime FBG Charvik ran a WC pool in 2006 and is doing so again this go round if we can get enough interest (though he can't login here from work anymore)

Here's a link to the 06 pool thread:

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=235030

And the link to the website he set up for the pool:

http://fbgpools.com/default.aspx

I am setting up a separate thread for this, but figured I'd gauge interest here amongst the footie diehards

Friends and family welcome, the website won't be FBG related

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[derek245583]

So IN the pool

 

[Steve Tasker]

Recently moved from NYC to Houston and just noticed Man U v. MLS All-Stars is taking place here in late July. Anyone ever go to one of these friendlies? Seems like it'd be mildly entertaining.

I went to Toronto FC vs. Independiente a few years ago. Not quite the same exact friendly, but it was fun. The players and fans treated it like it was a regular league game, not like a typical US all-star type of game. Independiente won 1-0, IIRC.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I believe I called it awhile ago that Montreal would be a great expansion city.

Great town. Montreal >>> Toronto

Disagree. I loved Toronto. Had an ok time in Montreal. Too much French I think. It was much easier to meet people and have a good time in Toronto.

Yeah, you must have a wife or something. The girls in Montreal reign supreme. Beautiful and not afraid of happiness. I'm probably one of the few that don't mind the French. French Canadians are much friendlier then anything you'll encounter in Paris. I just found Toronto a bit stale and boring. Of course, I'm coming from NYC so I can be a bit of a snob when judging cities.

Both cities are great; can't really go wrong. It had nothing to do with the French, though. The food was better than Toronto, and cheaper, which was good...I'm sure Montreal will be a fine MLS city.

 

[Sebowski]

In for the pool. I can probably get two more people as well.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Is this pool for money?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Is this pool for money?

$20 per entry100% back in prize $$

 

[bweiser]

save me a spot to swim in the pool.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Is this pool for money?

$20 per entry100% back in prize $$

Eh maybe...I think there's a certain beauty to just watching the game for what it is and not pulling for either team/players, assuming the US and Italy aren't playing....

 

[Tremendous Upside]

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...;#entry11814194

Pool thread

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Is this pool for money?

$20 per entry100% back in prize $$

Eh maybe...I think there's a certain beauty to just watching the game for what it is and not pulling for either team/players, assuming the US and Italy aren't playing....

A monetary rooting interest makes everything more interesting IMOAnd $20 isn't enough to make or break anyoneBut it's up to y'all

 

[Steve Tasker]

I thought it was a fantasy player game...I might be in for this...

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I thought it was a fantasy player game...I might be in for this...

No, picking the bracket, if you will, a la March Madness

 

[Mjolnirs]

Bayern München are German Champions for the 22nd time, Bundesliga Champions for the 21st time!

1932, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010

Bundesliga teams placing for 2011

Bayern München & Schalke 04 Champions League

Werder Bremen Champions League qualifying round

Bayer Leverkusen & Borussia Dortmund Europa League

1. FC Nürnberg relegation playoff

VfL Bochum & Hertha BSC Berlin straight relegation

 

[Steve Tasker]

to ESPN for the in-game updates here in the Real Madrid game. Barca goes up 1-0 through Messi and they show a clip of it, similar to football-style "game breaks".

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Madrid just scored on a penalty for a hand ball - penalty was deserved, but the ref also gave the Athletic player a straight red even though it was certainly an instance of the ball striking the hand than the hand striking the ball.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Great play by Yeste for Bilbao to equalize at 1-1...

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Great play by Yeste for Bilbao to equalize at 1-1...

Great perseverance from Yeste, though the Madrid defense seemed to take an extra second or two to realize there was a Bilbao attacker with the ball. Great to see them level things.

 

[Christo]

to ESPN for the in-game updates here in the Real Madrid game. Barca goes up 1-0 through Messi and they show a clip of it, similar to football-style "game breaks".

I wasn't paying attention to the commentary and all of the sudden it was the other game. Me -> Then

 

[Christo]

Oh, and big to the RM manager. Every single friggin' RM game I've watched this year Kaka's started on the bench.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Oh my....

The weather here has been pretty crazy all day...rain, hail, and 50-60 mph wind gusts. I'm watching the Toronto FC/Chicago game, and they have the same weather.

TFC player sends in a cross from the touchline near the top right corner of the 18....and the wind just gets a hold of it and puts it in the back of the net, over the outstretched arms of the keeper, who came out to challenge the cross

Announcer: "beaten by a freak goal"

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Well that was excruciating - with about 25 minutes left in each match, Barcelona was cruising with a 3-0 lead and Madrid was still level 1-1, results which would have given the Blaugrana the title. Then Sevilla (a man down) scores two quick goals and the merengues finally break through (and then really lay it on) scoring 4 in the final 17 minutes. Thankfully Barcelona holds on to win and now need to win at home against Valladolid next Sunday (or have Madrid draw or lose away at Malaga) to win La Liga.

 

[Christo]

Oh my....

The weather here has been pretty crazy all day...rain, hail, and 50-60 mph wind gusts. I'm watching the Toronto FC/Chicago game, and they have the same weather.

TFC player sends in a cross from the touchline near the top right corner of the 18....and the wind just gets a hold of it and puts it in the back of the net, over the outstretched arms of the keeper, who came out to challenge the cross

Announcer: "beaten by a freak goal"

Caught the second half. Not pretty for the Fire. Interesting talk about Lalas pushing to have Bradley invite Brian McBride to camp. Sometimes the wily vet is the best choice for tournaments like this. Couldn't believe the commentator said it would be unfair to guys who'd been competing for positions thinking they'd get a shot. It's the freaking World Cup. You put your best team out there no matter who they are. If that means McBride is on the squad. Too bad.

 

[bweiser]

Off topic a little: Is Seattle getting a stadium? Or are they just staying in the Seahawks stadium?

 

[Native]

Footall Streams - Chelsea v Wigan and others

Chelsea wins and they are the champions. Come on Blues!!

 

[Steve Tasker]

Footall Streams - Chelsea v Wigan and others

Chelsea wins and they are the champions. Come on Blues!!

FYI - the game is on FSC at 11.

 

[Native]

Footall Streams - Chelsea v Wigan and others

Chelsea wins and they are the champions. Come on Blues!!

FYI - the game is on FSC at 11.

You can only get FSC on U-Verse if you buy the most expensive package

 

[Prince Myshkin]

Anelka with an early goal...

Wigan has had a couple of good looking attacks in the few minutes that followed though.

 

[Native]

Anelka!!!!!

 

[Native]

Wigan not backing down...

 

[Christo]

Wigan not backing down...

They're playing for money. The higher they finish in the table the higher their bonus.

 

[Native]

Red card to Wigan. Lampard scores the penalty. 2-0 Chelsea

 

[Native]

Drogba sulking on the field becuase he didnt get to take the penalty. Hes tied with Rooney for the League lead with 26 goals. Hes arguing with Ancelotti on the sideline, fighting with Lampard (who take the penalty) and just kicked a ridiculous shot from 30 yards to express his discontent. What a friggen baby. Ive defended this guy for years but this behavior is completely unacceptable.

 

[Native]

2nd half - Drogba with a beautiful ball into Lampard whose volley hits the post.

 

[Native]

Kalou scores 3-0

Beautiful two man build up with Lampard

 

[Native]

Anelka with a tremendous volley to the far post!

4-0

 

[TLEF316]

congrats to Chelsea fans. Well deserved.

 

[Native]

FWIW Drogba has been a team player in the second half - nice passing and part of the goal scoring celebrations as he should.

It was ugly there for a few minutes in the first half

 

[Native]

Drogba with a sick bicycle kick saved by the keeper but he comes right back with a header for his 27th goal and Chelsea's 100th of the season

5-0

 

[Native]

Stamford Bridge is bouncing...

 

[Native]

6-0 off a Drogba penalty. What a day.

 

[Abrantes]

This is the official who's a fan of what team(s) post. As many teams/leagues as you want to put in here.

International

United States - everyone

Argentina - Sebowski

Bolivia - Sebowski

Brazil - Desert Power, Future Mrs. Z Machine (FMZM), Derek

Canada - Polsonov?

Croatia - kblitz

Denmark - Major

England - LHUCKS, SmoovySmoov, AAABatteries

Germany - Mjolnirs, eagles2007, editor47, Bonzai, Short Corner

Ireland - PIK95

Italy - Steve Tasker, Texas Football

Netherlands - MrPhoenix, AAABatteries, Major

Portugal - Gator

Serbia - Vipers

Spain - Sebowski, Kansas Comet, Z Machine

Venezuela - FMZM

England

EPL

Arsenal - Steve Tasker, Sebowski, FMZM, Brewer, Vipers, Major, Sparty

Chelsea - Native (pre-Abramovich), Cletius Maximus

Everton - Senor Schmutzig, eagles2007

Fulham - Christo

Hull - QuizGuy66

Liverpool - MrPhoenix, Bentley, Kendall, Z Machine, SmoovySmoov, editor47, Gator, PIK95, Texas Football, Sleeping King

Manchester City - editor47, Derek, TitusIII

Manchester United - B Maverick, AAABatteries, JuniorNB, Bonzai, AcerFC

"Big 4 + any team with an American" - El Floppo

Championship

Ipswich Town - Texas Football, Sparty

Newcastle - Polsonov, Scoobygang

Queen's Park Rangers - Christo

Spain

Atletico Madrid - Z Machine

Barcelona - Desert Power, Sebowski, Kansas Comet, Bentley

Real Madrid - FMZM, Derek

Sevilla - Kansas Comet

Italy

Inter - El Floppo, Texas Football

Udinese - eagles2007

Germany

1. FC Nurnberg - Bonzai

Bayern Munchen - Mjolnirs, Short Corner

Borussia Dortmund - eagles2007, editor47

VfB Stuttgart - kblitz

VfL Wolfsburg - SmoovySmoov

Scotland

Celtic - walnutz

Hearts - Steve Tasker

Rangers - Senor Schmutzig

USA

MLS

Chicago Fire - Senor Schmutzig, Vipers

Columbus Crew - Bonzai, Derek

DC United - walnutz

LA Galaxy - Kansas Comet, Z Machine

New England Revolution - andy b, PIK95

New York Red Bulls - JuniorNB, El Floppo, AcerFC

Philadelphia Union - FMZM, eagles2007, editor47

Seattle Sounders - Vipers, SmoovySmoov

Toronto FC - Steve Tasker

USL First Division

Carolina Railhawks - walnutz

Charleston Battery - Mjolnirs, walnutz, Desert Power

WPS

FC Sky Blue - JuniorNB

St. Louis Athletica - walnutz

Argentina

Boca Juniors - Steve Tasker, walnutz, El Floppo

Newell's Old Boys - Z Machine

River Plate - FMZM

Mexico

Chivas Guadalajara - Z Machine

UNAM Pumas - FMZM

Croatia

Hajduk Split - kblitz

Already posted in the WC thread as a Brazil homer, but you might as well start a Brazil heading and put me down for Flamengo as well, particularly with the Brasileirão just getting started.

 

[Native]

Drogba with the hat trick

7-0

 

[Native]

8-0 Ashley Cole