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[El Floppo]

I tend to agree with you, although I do think Morgan could've taken 1 less touch on it. I'm not sure I'd put it on the GK though.

GK definitely should've gotten a hand on the header, though, just as Brazil's GK should've gotten a hand on Wambach's goal last game. US has certainly benefited from less-than-stellar opposing goalkeeping in the last two games.

I agree about that last touch before the shot- definitely took her the wrong/unintended way, and forced her to take that nice chip rather than try to drive it.And yeah- the US has most definitely gotten through with some off GK play from their opposition.

IMO, the US was the lesser team by a bunch today (also for the regulation time part of the game vs Brazil). Tons of mistakes in the MF on the ball- I lost count how many easy short passes went straight to France in dangerous situations. Tactically and technically, France was a much better team. The US spacing was pretty grim, particularly in the MF- it was like they were playing the anti-Men's MF, with 2-3 attacking central MFs but no holding/defensive ones at all. France found a ton of space between the back 4 and the MFs over and over but shot the ball to early/eagerly and from too far out too often. They needed to take the extra pass or touch and get at least to the box to really put Hope under pressure.

But the US was pretty ruthless with their chances where France wasn't and there's the game. Well, that along with superior conditioning which allowed the US to close out the game and shut France down in the last minutes. BTW- I'm pretty sick about hearing how this shows US spirit and determination or anything else particular to being a citizen here. It shows the US players are more fit, and can finish their chances and that's about it. Yeah, they showed a lot of heart in the game vs Brazil, but again- it was more about fitness than anything else, as the Brazilians were clearly tiring. It's not a call to patriotism, people.

I finished watching this one and the old cliche went through my mind about it being a funny old game.

 

[El Floppo]

Not a big deal, but the StarReds tumble out of the US Open Cup without even putting up a fight. It does kind of bug me that they can't be bothered to even try?

Fire Rout Red Bulls, Advance to US Open Cup Semis

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: July 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Orr Barouch scored twice, following goals by Dominic Oduro and Yamith Cuesta, and the Chicago Fire routed the New York Red Bulls 4-0 in a U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match on Tuesday night.

Chicago will play either Kansas City or Richmond in the semifinals on Aug. 30.

This match was played 2½ hours earlier than scheduled because of power failures following a severe thunderstorm Monday. Toyota Park had power, but officials wanted the crowd of approximately 1,500 to leave in daylight because of disabled traffic lights.

Barouch scored in the 51st and 68th minutes, beating goalkeeper Bouda Coundoul first on a rebound, then on a hard 15-yard shot.

Oduro scored the only goal of the first half in the seventh minute. He maneuvered through New York's defense and scored from 12 yards. Cuesta headed in Daniel Paladini's pass less than three minutes into the second half.

With New York playing mostly reserves, Chicago's Sean Johnson never faced a shot on goal. The Fire pressed the constant attack and recorded 11 shots.

New York captain Medhi Ballouchy was the only Red Bulls regular to start. Head coach Hans Backe didn't make the trip, with assistant Mike Petke leading the bench.

FIRE!

jesus.

 

[El Floppo]

As a hardcore soccer fan and long time follower of US Women's Soccer, this is a real win for me today.Awesome

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[Steve Tasker]

I tend to agree with you, although I do think Morgan could've taken 1 less touch on it. I'm not sure I'd put it on the GK though.

GK definitely should've gotten a hand on the header, though, just as Brazil's GK should've gotten a hand on Wambach's goal last game. US has certainly benefited from less-than-stellar opposing goalkeeping in the last two games.

I agree about that last touch before the shot- definitely took her the wrong/unintended way, and forced her to take that nice chip rather than try to drive it.And yeah- the US has most definitely gotten through with some off GK play from their opposition.

IMO, the US was the lesser team by a bunch today (also for the regulation time part of the game vs Brazil). Tons of mistakes in the MF on the ball- I lost count how many easy short passes went straight to France in dangerous situations. Tactically and technically, France was a much better team. The US spacing was pretty grim, particularly in the MF- it was like they were playing the anti-Men's MF, with 2-3 attacking central MFs but no holding/defensive ones at all. France found a ton of space between the back 4 and the MFs over and over but shot the ball to early/eagerly and from too far out too often. They needed to take the extra pass or touch and get at least to the box to really put Hope under pressure.

But the US was pretty ruthless with their chances where France wasn't and there's the game. Well, that along with superior conditioning which allowed the US to close out the game and shut France down in the last minutes. BTW- I'm pretty sick about hearing how this shows US spirit and determination or anything else particular to being a citizen here. It shows the US players are more fit, and can finish their chances and that's about it. Yeah, they showed a lot of heart in the game vs Brazil, but again- it was more about fitness than anything else, as the Brazilians were clearly tiring. It's not a call to patriotism, people.

I finished watching this one and the old cliche went through my mind about it being a funny old game.

Agreed with the US being the second-best team in those situations you noted, which is interesting because they are (by all accounts), the best women's team in the world.You know how the media likes to build it up though. Of course it's a gritty, patriotic performance - that's what sells. No one's gonna bother if ESPN advertises it as "the US barely got past Brazil due to shoddy goalkeeping, and then scored late against France completely against the run of play to get to the finals!!"

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Chelsea locks down "ugliest third kit" award for the third straight year

 

[El Floppo]

Chelsea locks down "ugliest third kit" award for the third straight year

Did they buy an odd-lot of W Germany 1988 jerseys or something?

 

[El Floppo]

I tend to agree with you, although I do think Morgan could've taken 1 less touch on it. I'm not sure I'd put it on the GK though.

GK definitely should've gotten a hand on the header, though, just as Brazil's GK should've gotten a hand on Wambach's goal last game. US has certainly benefited from less-than-stellar opposing goalkeeping in the last two games.

I agree about that last touch before the shot- definitely took her the wrong/unintended way, and forced her to take that nice chip rather than try to drive it.And yeah- the US has most definitely gotten through with some off GK play from their opposition.

IMO, the US was the lesser team by a bunch today (also for the regulation time part of the game vs Brazil). Tons of mistakes in the MF on the ball- I lost count how many easy short passes went straight to France in dangerous situations. Tactically and technically, France was a much better team. The US spacing was pretty grim, particularly in the MF- it was like they were playing the anti-Men's MF, with 2-3 attacking central MFs but no holding/defensive ones at all. France found a ton of space between the back 4 and the MFs over and over but shot the ball to early/eagerly and from too far out too often. They needed to take the extra pass or touch and get at least to the box to really put Hope under pressure.

But the US was pretty ruthless with their chances where France wasn't and there's the game. Well, that along with superior conditioning which allowed the US to close out the game and shut France down in the last minutes. BTW- I'm pretty sick about hearing how this shows US spirit and determination or anything else particular to being a citizen here. It shows the US players are more fit, and can finish their chances and that's about it. Yeah, they showed a lot of heart in the game vs Brazil, but again- it was more about fitness than anything else, as the Brazilians were clearly tiring. It's not a call to patriotism, people.

I finished watching this one and the old cliche went through my mind about it being a funny old game.

Agreed with the US being the second-best team in those situations you noted, which is interesting because they are (by all accounts), the best women's team in the world.You know how the media likes to build it up though. Of course it's a gritty, patriotic performance - that's what sells. No one's gonna bother if ESPN advertises it as "the US barely got past Brazil due to shoddy goalkeeping, and then scored late against France completely against the run of play to get to the finals!!"

btw- from waht I've seen of the US the last two games, Japan is going to give that MF absolute fits. But Wambach will head in the 8 opportunities she gets in last 10 minutes and the US will win after giving up 93%-7% possession.

 

[B Maverick]

I am walking into the Man U. practice with my six year old son. Good times!

::jealousandhatingyou::Can't wait for the update!!

It was pretty cool. I think there were about 200-300 people there total all spread out over half the lower level. They did some light drills for a while before playing a quick little game. The whole thing lasted about an hour. After that they all went to the wall and signed autographs for at least 30 minutes. We left and they were still going. That was impressive to me. Rooney looked good as expected. Some dude I didn't recognize who had a Ronaldo spike type haircut REALLY looked good. It seemed like he was a striker. Berb was there which suprised me. I still don't know why he didn't play in the CL final but he was right in the middle of it tonight. The coolest part was watching the keeper drills with my son. Those guys are amazing. My son was practicing all his moves in the aisle as he saw the pros do them and that was cool. It was a night to remember.

I venture to guess the Ronaldo haircut belonged to fredrico macheda. 19 year old Italian striker (scored 2 last night). On loan last season and expected to battle owen for the #4 choice up front. His development may make berb expendableAll in all a great game with united knocking the ball around easily and getting in a good workout. As usual the Espn broadcast was horrible with the announcers rarely discussing the actual action going on. Not to mention the graphics crew listing scholes being subbed out. Guess no one told them he retired and young wears 18The practice sounds great to watch

 

[JMon348]

I am walking into the Man U. practice with my six year old son. Good times!

::jealousandhatingyou::Can't wait for the update!!

It was pretty cool. I think there were about 200-300 people there total all spread out over half the lower level. They did some light drills for a while before playing a quick little game. The whole thing lasted about an hour. After that they all went to the wall and signed autographs for at least 30 minutes. We left and they were still going. That was impressive to me. Rooney looked good as expected. Some dude I didn't recognize who had a Ronaldo spike type haircut REALLY looked good. It seemed like he was a striker. Berb was there which suprised me. I still don't know why he didn't play in the CL final but he was right in the middle of it tonight. The coolest part was watching the keeper drills with my son. Those guys are amazing. My son was practicing all his moves in the aisle as he saw the pros do them and that was cool. It was a night to remember.

I venture to guess the Ronaldo haircut belonged to fredrico macheda. 19 year old Italian striker (scored 2 last night). On loan last season and expected to battle owen for the #4 choice up front. His development may make berb expendableAll in all a great game with united knocking the ball around easily and getting in a good workout. As usual the Espn broadcast was horrible with the announcers rarely discussing the actual action going on. Not to mention the graphics crew listing scholes being subbed out. Guess no one told them he retired and young wears 18The practice sounds great to watch

The main thing I took away from the game was that Rooney's hair plugs look terrible.

 

[Sebowski]

Alex Morgan's goal, while it was great to see, was really the result of shoddy keeping. No way a world-class keeper should miss that.ETA: She should have hit it after her first dribble, when she had a better angle on the goal. She got lucky.

Can't argue with results. It was a goal; it was the perfect decision.

Just because it went in doesn't make it the right decision.

Yes it does. Goals are hard.

Wait a sec... are you guys talking about the header or the one-on-one and dink? If the former, yeah- GK should've gotten a hand on it. If the latter... I've got no complaints with the GK there- a very high-quality goal by the US player. She put a feint at the very end that made the GK commit to ground and then put the ball over her. This is a goal that gets scored in top-flight mens' leagues all the time- if the GK saves it, it's a brilliant save. If not- no skin off my beak. I'd never call that "shoddy".eta: or are you talking about the Japan goals?

We were taking about Morgan's goal. I don't think you can question anything if the ball ends up in the back of the net. The ball went in so it was the perfect decision. She may not have have the proper footing and sailed it or the keeper may have stayed home got it if she took it on the first touch. No way to know for sure. All we know is that it went in the way it happened.

 

[El Floppo]

Alex Morgan's goal, while it was great to see, was really the result of shoddy keeping. No way a world-class keeper should miss that.ETA: She should have hit it after her first dribble, when she had a better angle on the goal. She got lucky.

Can't argue with results. It was a goal; it was the perfect decision.

Just because it went in doesn't make it the right decision.

Yes it does. Goals are hard.

Wait a sec... are you guys talking about the header or the one-on-one and dink? If the former, yeah- GK should've gotten a hand on it. If the latter... I've got no complaints with the GK there- a very high-quality goal by the US player. She put a feint at the very end that made the GK commit to ground and then put the ball over her. This is a goal that gets scored in top-flight mens' leagues all the time- if the GK saves it, it's a brilliant save. If not- no skin off my beak. I'd never call that "shoddy".eta: or are you talking about the Japan goals?

We were taking about Morgan's goal. I don't think you can question anything if the ball ends up in the back of the net. The ball went in so it was the perfect decision. She may not have have the proper footing and sailed it or the keeper may have stayed home got it if she took it on the first touch. No way to know for sure. All we know is that it went in the way it happened.

That doesn't help, gb.If I knew which goal was "Morgan's", I wouldn't have asked which goal you guys were talking about. 3 goals. 1st goal was the early break down the wing with the tap/deflection past the keeper. 2nd was the header, I think Wambach's. 3rd was the break and dink. Which goal are you guys talking about? Please don't tell me Morgan's goal again. TIA>

 

[Steve Tasker]

Alex Morgan is the hot one. She scored the 3rd goal - the little chip dink over the GK.

Wambach scored the 2nd off a header.

 

[El Floppo]

Alex Morgan is the hot one. She scored the 3rd goal - the little chip dink over the GK.Wambach scored the 2nd off a header.

gracias.I'm still not exactly sure what Sebowski's point is? That as long as the ball goes in, we shouldn't talk about gk/defender/attacker/ error?

 

[Christo]

Not a big deal, but the StarReds tumble out of the US Open Cup without even putting up a fight. It does kind of bug me that they can't be bothered to even try?

Fire Rout Red Bulls, Advance to US Open Cup Semis

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: July 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM ET

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Orr Barouch scored twice, following goals by Dominic Oduro and Yamith Cuesta, and the Chicago Fire routed the New York Red Bulls 4-0 in a U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal match on Tuesday night.

Chicago will play either Kansas City or Richmond in the semifinals on Aug. 30.

This match was played 2½ hours earlier than scheduled because of power failures following a severe thunderstorm Monday. Toyota Park had power, but officials wanted the crowd of approximately 1,500 to leave in daylight because of disabled traffic lights.

Barouch scored in the 51st and 68th minutes, beating goalkeeper Bouda Coundoul first on a rebound, then on a hard 15-yard shot.

Oduro scored the only goal of the first half in the seventh minute. He maneuvered through New York's defense and scored from 12 yards. Cuesta headed in Daniel Paladini's pass less than three minutes into the second half.

With New York playing mostly reserves, Chicago's Sean Johnson never faced a shot on goal. The Fire pressed the constant attack and recorded 11 shots.

New York captain Medhi Ballouchy was the only Red Bulls regular to start. Head coach Hans Backe didn't make the trip, with assistant Mike Petke leading the bench.

FIRE!

jesus.

I'm trying to like this MLS thing. I have to jump on anything I can get.

 

[Sebowski]

Alex Morgan's goal, while it was great to see, was really the result of shoddy keeping. No way a world-class keeper should miss that.ETA: She should have hit it after her first dribble, when she had a better angle on the goal. She got lucky.

Can't argue with results. It was a goal; it was the perfect decision.

Just because it went in doesn't make it the right decision.

Yes it does. Goals are hard.

Wait a sec... are you guys talking about the header or the one-on-one and dink? If the former, yeah- GK should've gotten a hand on it. If the latter... I've got no complaints with the GK there- a very high-quality goal by the US player. She put a feint at the very end that made the GK commit to ground and then put the ball over her. This is a goal that gets scored in top-flight mens' leagues all the time- if the GK saves it, it's a brilliant save. If not- no skin off my beak. I'd never call that "shoddy".eta: or are you talking about the Japan goals?

We were taking about Morgan's goal. I don't think you can question anything if the ball ends up in the back of the net. The ball went in so it was the perfect decision. She may not have have the proper footing and sailed it or the keeper may have stayed home got it if she took it on the first touch. No way to know for sure. All we know is that it went in the way it happened.

That doesn't help, gb.If I knew which goal was "Morgan's", I wouldn't have asked which goal you guys were talking about. 3 goals. 1st goal was the early break down the wing with the tap/deflection past the keeper. 2nd was the header, I think Wambach's. 3rd was the break and dink. Which goal are you guys talking about? Please don't tell me Morgan's goal again. TIA>

Sorry. Forgot we mentioned Morgan by name at the start of this. Assumed that was the only information you were missing especially since you weren;t sure if we were talking about a Japan goal. Don't think I've ever hear of a Japanese player named Morgan, but stranger things have happened. Anywho...My issue was with this statement:"ETA: She should have hit it after her first dribble, when she had a better angle on the goal. She got lucky."I don't think you can criticize a scorer for their decision after the ball goes in. Whatever decison is made to get the goal is the right one.

 

[The Gator]

ETA: that ^

Alex Morgan is the hot one. She scored the 3rd goal - the little chip dink over the GK.Wambach scored the 2nd off a header.

gracias.I'm still not exactly sure what Sebowski's point is? That as long as the ball goes in, we shouldn't talk about gk/defender/attacker/ error?

was it an error by the shooter if the outcome is a goal?

 

[El Floppo]

ETA: that ^

Alex Morgan is the hot one. She scored the 3rd goal - the little chip dink over the GK.Wambach scored the 2nd off a header.

gracias.I'm still not exactly sure what Sebowski's point is? That as long as the ball goes in, we shouldn't talk about gk/defender/attacker/ error?

was it an error by the shooter if the outcome is a goal?

It usually was in my case, gb.

 

[The Z Machine]

ETA: that ^

Alex Morgan is the hot one. She scored the 3rd goal - the little chip dink over the GK.Wambach scored the 2nd off a header.

gracias.I'm still not exactly sure what Sebowski's point is? That as long as the ball goes in, we shouldn't talk about gk/defender/attacker/ error?

was it an error by the shooter if the outcome is a goal?

It can be. Sometimes goals are made on goofs, like a bad pass, or a deflection off a poorly hit shot.

 

[El Floppo]

Sorry. Forgot we mentioned Morgan by name at the start of this. Assumed that was the only information you were missing especially since you weren;t sure if we were talking about a Japan goal. Don't think I've ever hear of a Japanese player named Morgan, but stranger things have happened. Anywho...My issue was with this statement:"ETA: She should have hit it after her first dribble, when she had a better angle on the goal. She got lucky."I don't think you can criticize a scorer for their decision after the ball goes in. Whatever decison is made to get the goal is the right one.

Gotcha. And agree. I was focused on the GK error part of things that somebody else brought up- thought you were responding to that. I can see your confusion with me given my comments about Japan (the Swedish GK botched two of those Japan goals, IMO, which is why I threw that out there) even though I did see that it was originally stated that Morgan scored the goal.

 

[PIK95]

I am walking into the Man U. practice with my six year old son. Good times!

::jealousandhatingyou::Can't wait for the update!!

It was pretty cool. I think there were about 200-300 people there total all spread out over half the lower level. They did some light drills for a while before playing a quick little game. The whole thing lasted about an hour. After that they all went to the wall and signed autographs for at least 30 minutes. We left and they were still going. That was impressive to me. Rooney looked good as expected. Some dude I didn't recognize who had a Ronaldo spike type haircut REALLY looked good. It seemed like he was a striker. Berb was there which suprised me. I still don't know why he didn't play in the CL final but he was right in the middle of it tonight. The coolest part was watching the keeper drills with my son. Those guys are amazing. My son was practicing all his moves in the aisle as he saw the pros do them and that was cool. It was a night to remember.

I venture to guess the Ronaldo haircut belonged to fredrico macheda. 19 year old Italian striker (scored 2 last night). On loan last season and expected to battle owen for the #4 choice up front. His development may make berb expendableAll in all a great game with united knocking the ball around easily and getting in a good workout. As usual the Espn broadcast was horrible with the announcers rarely discussing the actual action going on. Not to mention the graphics crew listing scholes being subbed out. Guess no one told them he retired and young wears 18The practice sounds great to watch

That was the guy. He's gonna be a beast if he sees the field much. At the practice he was a man among boys. It was weird actually.

 

[Steve Tasker]

That was the guy. He's gonna be a beast if he sees the field much. At the practice he was a man among boys. It was weird actually.

Kiko made 12 appearances for United (and 16 on loan at Sampdoria) last season. I'll always remember him for coming out of the gate with two massive goals in a matter of a few weeks when he was 17 against Aston Villa (the winner in stoppage time) and then Sunderland (40-ish seconds after checking into the game) shortly thereafter.I really think that he and Mario Balotelli, assuming he gets his head screwed on straight, can spark a huge turnaround for the Italian national team. Del Piero's not walking through that door. Hard to believe, but Macheda is just 19 and Balotelli just 20.

Winner vs. Villa

 

[B Maverick]

That was the guy. He's gonna be a beast if he sees the field much. At the practice he was a man among boys. It was weird actually.

Kiko made 12 appearances for United (and 16 on loan at Sampdoria) last season. I'll always remember him for coming out of the gate with two massive goals in a matter of a few weeks when he was 17 against Aston Villa (the winner in stoppage time) and then Sunderland (40-ish seconds after checking into the game) shortly thereafter.I really think that he and Mario Balotelli, assuming he gets his head screwed on straight, can spark a huge turnaround for the Italian national team. Del Piero's not walking through that door. Hard to believe, but Macheda is just 19 and Balotelli just 20.

Winner vs. Villa

Macheda has shown flashes but will be hard pressed to see time this season. Rooney Berbatov Chicharito are guarantees time with owen macheda behind them. You will also see young up front at times. Also up for time is Danny welbeck who had a great loan at Sunderland and a good under 21 tourney. Then the status of diof. But he should go on loan again this year tooIMO development by macheda means Berbatov can be sold and macheda is the 3rd choice over Owen. But i am not Saf!!

Now is someone can give us the straight scoop on sneidjer.... Reports signing is imminent but Saf saying there is no united interest and inter won't sell. Not sure wtf is going on!

 

[The Z Machine]

No way Inter sells "the Wez" (I hate typing his last name so I gave him a new nickname). Losing Maicon and the Wez in one offseason would be too much.

 

[El Floppo]

Where's Andy when I need him?

Well, mother####.

The NYRBs signed a frigging a 38 year old GK as their third DP.

True, their GK play this year has been horrid. And a major bit of news that got missed by me since my stupid daughter was born and interrupted my soccer fandom... RedStars traded away DeRo for Dax McCarthy... I haven't seen them play yet with Dax in the lineup, but I've seen him play a ton over the years and I think this is a GREAT trade for the goodguys. DeRO was useless on the field for us- great player, but just didn't fit the team's needs or tactical formation. Dax, on the otherhand... hard worker, good vision and serviceable #10, which the team desperately needed.

 

[The Gator]

ETA: that ^

Alex Morgan is the hot one. She scored the 3rd goal - the little chip dink over the GK.Wambach scored the 2nd off a header.

gracias.I'm still not exactly sure what Sebowski's point is? That as long as the ball goes in, we shouldn't talk about gk/defender/attacker/ error?

was it an error by the shooter if the outcome is a goal?

It usually was in my case, gb.

 

[Steve Tasker]

That was the guy. He's gonna be a beast if he sees the field much. At the practice he was a man among boys. It was weird actually.

Kiko made 12 appearances for United (and 16 on loan at Sampdoria) last season. I'll always remember him for coming out of the gate with two massive goals in a matter of a few weeks when he was 17 against Aston Villa (the winner in stoppage time) and then Sunderland (40-ish seconds after checking into the game) shortly thereafter.I really think that he and Mario Balotelli, assuming he gets his head screwed on straight, can spark a huge turnaround for the Italian national team. Del Piero's not walking through that door. Hard to believe, but Macheda is just 19 and Balotelli just 20.

Winner vs. Villa

Macheda has shown flashes but will be hard pressed to see time this season. Rooney Berbatov Chicharito are guarantees time with owen macheda behind them. You will also see young up front at times. Also up for time is Danny welbeck who had a great loan at Sunderland and a good under 21 tourney. Then the status of diof. But he should go on loan again this year tooIMO development by macheda means Berbatov can be sold and macheda is the 3rd choice over Owen. But i am not Saf!!

Now is someone can give us the straight scoop on sneidjer.... Reports signing is imminent but Saf saying there is no united interest and inter won't sell. Not sure wtf is going on!

I'll defer to you on United's strikers, but I never really expected Macheda to get time this season. I'd love to see him on loan back in Italy, getting some PT and impressing the national teamers.Rossi and Balotelli up front (thunder-and-lightning) with Macheda off the bench. Toni, Gilardino, Cassano (who got a raw deal as it is, but still)...about damn time for some new blood. I haven't been this excited about the Azzurri in awhile...since, say, 2006...

 

[Spartans Rule]

Altidore to AZ Alkmaar

Not a bad move. Alkmaar is in the Europa League next year and won the Eredivisie in 2009. Comparable situation to Bursaspor in that regard. He should get more of an opportunity to play though.

 

[Moe.]

Altidore to AZ Alkmaar

Not a bad move. Alkmaar is in the Europa League next year and won the Eredivisie in 2009. Comparable situation to Bursaspor in that regard. He should get more of an opportunity to play though.

Fantastic news. Hopefully he busts his ### in training and gets a lot of pt.

 

[LHUCKS]

Altidore to AZ Alkmaar

Not a bad move. Alkmaar is in the Europa League next year and won the Eredivisie in 2009. Comparable situation to Bursaspor in that regard. He should get more of an opportunity to play though.

Fantastic news. Hopefully he busts his ### in training and gets a lot of pt.

Good news, but was hoping to see a bit more of him on TV...oh well.

 

[El Floppo]

Altidore to AZ Alkmaar

Not a bad move. Alkmaar is in the Europa League next year and won the Eredivisie in 2009. Comparable situation to Bursaspor in that regard. He should get more of an opportunity to play though.

Fantastic news. Hopefully he busts his ### in training and gets a lot of pt.

Good news, but was hoping to see a bit more of him on TV...oh well.

Somebody was showing Eredivisie last season... either FSC or ESPN Deportes (I think the latter).

 

[Spartans Rule]

Altidore to AZ Alkmaar

Not a bad move. Alkmaar is in the Europa League next year and won the Eredivisie in 2009. Comparable situation to Bursaspor in that regard. He should get more of an opportunity to play though.

Fantastic news. Hopefully he busts his ### in training and gets a lot of pt.

Good news, but was hoping to see a bit more of him on TV...oh well.

Somebody was showing Eredivisie last season... either FSC or ESPN Deportes (I think the latter).

I know they had the title-deciding match between Ajax and Twente on ESPN3 this past season. No idea if they were showing a lot of games before that.

 

[El Floppo]

Altidore to AZ Alkmaar

Not a bad move. Alkmaar is in the Europa League next year and won the Eredivisie in 2009. Comparable situation to Bursaspor in that regard. He should get more of an opportunity to play though.

Fantastic news. Hopefully he busts his ### in training and gets a lot of pt.

Good news, but was hoping to see a bit more of him on TV...oh well.

Somebody was showing Eredivisie last season... either FSC or ESPN Deportes (I think the latter).

I know they had the title-deciding match between Ajax and Twente on ESPN3 this past season. No idea if they were showing a lot of games before that.

Whichever network it was I mentioned above, they showed games all year- along with La Liga and I think Bundesliga

 

[El Floppo]

Dax McCarthy to the REdbulls... nobody?

 

[The Z Machine]

When is the USWNT playing?

 

[The Z Machine]

Also, la vinotinto play Chile tomorrow. It will be a tough game for them as Chile has some quality, isb playing well, and will get the majority of the crowd support.

 

[otello]

Two great strikes by Peru for their goals today.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

When is the USWNT playing?

Tomorrow at 11:45 Pacific.Peru just scored to go up 2-0 over Colombia in extra time. Colombia missed a PK earlier in regulation.

 

[The Z Machine]

Colombia had gone steadily downhill since the drug cartels stopped "investing" in fútbol over there.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Are you guys watching the Copa America on TV or on Youtube or somewhere else?

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Are you guys watching the Copa America on TV or on Youtube or somewhere else?

TV - Univision Argentina-Uruguay is on soon

 

[The Z Machine]

I thought the games are on telefutura? I just search on the guide until I find it. I prefer it in Spanish anyway.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

I thought the games are on telefutura? I just search on the guide until I find it. I prefer it in Spanish anyway.

So do I. Some of the games were on telefutura and some have been on Univision. I don't know who will show the matches tomorrow.

 

[otello]

I'm watching univision

esquina is corner kick

gollllllllllllllllllllllllll is goal

 

[otello]

I thought the games are on telefutura? I just search on the guide until I find it. I prefer it in Spanish anyway.

So do I. Some of the games were on telefutura and some have been on Univision. I don't know who will show the matches tomorrow.

http://www.worldcupbuzz.com/copa-america-tv-schedule-where-to-find-it-in-the-usa/

 

[The Kansas Comet]

I thought the games are on telefutura? I just search on the guide until I find it. I prefer it in Spanish anyway.

So do I. Some of the games were on telefutura and some have been on Univision. I don't know who will show the matches tomorrow.

http://www.worldcupbuzz.com/copa-america-tv-schedule-where-to-find-it-in-the-usa/

Thanks for the link.

 

[otello]

Vamos, Vamos

 

[Steve Tasker]

I was kinda hoping that Argentina would've been knocked out by now so that Di Maria/Higuain/Gago would be in Philly for next week's friendly :(

 

[The Kansas Comet]

First yellow card 3 minutes in - nasty little stomp on Mascherano by Perez

 

[Steve Tasker]

Uruguay jump out to a quick 1-0 lead...

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Goal Uruguay