***Official Soccer Discussion Thread*** (5 Viewers)

[Jaysus]

Fox has made a bold step in trying to help promote the Bundesliga.

In 2016 (second half of 2015/2016 season), they will be airing 8 games live on the mothership.

best of luck to them.

In spite of my previous statements to the contrary (wife- how much soccer can you watch? ... me- all of it)... I don't have the time or interest to get caught up with the Bundesliga. when I heard they were going to be showing games, my first thought was between MLS, EPL, CL and USMNT... my plate's full.

bah!

Stop typing and turn on one of 3 live Euro Qualifying matches that are on TV right now

I never thought the time would come that I would say there is too much soccer on the air, but I think for the overall strength of the game, there is too much and the audience is splintered more than any other sport, leaving soccer tv ratings lower than they could be IMO.

Italy v. Norway here!

 

[The Gator]

a cruel near post goal that krul would have saved.

Any word on why Cillisen isn't playing?

 

[CletiusMaximus]

HT 0-2. Czechs have already qualified, Dutch playing at home in a must win.

 

[NewlyRetired]

HT 0-2. Czechs have already qualified, Dutch playing at home in a must win.

And we think the US is in crisis. This is crazy for this level of talent. At least with the US we can say our talent level is meh at best.

Czechs down to 10 men. Lets see if the Dutch have any fight left in them...

 

[El Floppo]

I've got Wales going in the background of computer... won't let me watch Netherlands for some reason.

 

[AAABatteries]

Oh my.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I don't think he expected the ball to come through to him. Excellent contact and placement though.

 

[Kafka]

Fox has made a bold step in trying to help promote the Bundesliga.

In 2016 (second half of 2015/2016 season), they will be airing 8 games live on the mothership.

best of luck to them.

In spite of my previous statements to the contrary (wife- how much soccer can you watch? ... me- all of it)... I don't have the time or interest to get caught up with the Bundesliga. when I heard they were going to be showing games, my first thought was between MLS, EPL, CL and USMNT... my plate's full.

bah!

Stop typing and turn on one of 3 live Euro Qualifying matches that are on TV right now

I never thought the time would come that I would say there is too much soccer on the air, but I think for the overall strength of the game, there is too much and the audience is splintered more than any other sport, leaving soccer tv ratings lower than they could be IMO.

Italy v. Norway here!

Conte finally subs in Candreva@ 70th min, & the front 4 of Graziano, Giovinco, Candreva & Florenzi proceeded to run riot; scoring two goals & having a potential third ruled offside...their interplay was something to watch...refreshingly anti-cantenaccio..The game being in Rome, it was especially sweet for Roman-born Florenzi, who not only started, but had a goal & an assist as well. 'Lil Gio was something to see; the best performance I've seen him have for the Azzuri

 

[Sinn Fein]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

excellent placement

 

[JMon348]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

Wow, that's one of the worst I've seen.

 

[El Floppo]

Fox has made a bold step in trying to help promote the Bundesliga.

In 2016 (second half of 2015/2016 season), they will be airing 8 games live on the mothership.

best of luck to them.

In spite of my previous statements to the contrary (wife- how much soccer can you watch? ... me- all of it)... I don't have the time or interest to get caught up with the Bundesliga. when I heard they were going to be showing games, my first thought was between MLS, EPL, CL and USMNT... my plate's full.

bah!

Stop typing and turn on one of 3 live Euro Qualifying matches that are on TV right now

I never thought the time would come that I would say there is too much soccer on the air, but I think for the overall strength of the game, there is too much and the audience is splintered more than any other sport, leaving soccer tv ratings lower than they could be IMO.

Italy v. Norway here!

Conte finally subs in Candreva@ 70th min, & the front 4 of Graziano, Giovinco, Candreva & Florenzi proceeded to run riot; scoring two goals & having a potential third ruled offside...their interplay was something to watch...refreshingly anti-cantenaccio..The game being in Rome, it was especially sweet for Roman-born Florenzi, who not only started, but had a goal & an assist as well. 'Lil Gio was something to see; the best performance I've seen him have for the Azzuri

he's rubbed just the right amount of MLS on him.

 

[roadkill1292]

Very happy to see Graz get the game winner after he had missed a couple of opportunities in the early going. Saints need a confident Graz.

 

[B Maverick]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

Wow, that's one of the worst I've seen.

Great goal by RVP.

What a waste by the Dutch. From 3rd place in the WC to not qualifying for the Euros.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I still can't get over this Dutch team.

This team is loaded with talent and are in real danger of not even making the playoffs for Euro qualifying, which means they finished behind 27 other Euro teams.

Oranje is the New Suck

 

[NewlyRetired]

Everyone please welcome the new, first time ever, #1 ranked team in the World

Belgium

https://twitter.com/BelRedDevils/status/654033340899663872

 

[El Floppo]

Belgium.

 

[Christo]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

Beautiful placement

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

Wow, that's one of the worst I've seen.

Great goal by RVP.

What a waste by the Dutch. From 3rd place in the WC to not qualifying for the Euros.

Scoreboard don't lie I suppose, but Holland was extremely lucky to get past Mexico in the round of 16, then squeeked past the Ticos on penalties and had a broken Brazil team in the meaningless 3rd place game.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Regarding Gionvinco

"General manager Bezbatchenko is expecting "unprecedented" transfer offers. But, no indication he's leaving TFC. "

========================================

With Giovinco likely having to miss a chunk of next season to play in the Euro Championships, TFC is going to hard pressed to turn down a significant offer and just buy a new player this winter. The offer would have to make sense though.

 

[The Z Machine]

He's gonna be one of the most coveted players to come out if the MLS.

Any other non US players made big transfers after playing inn the MLS.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

He's gonna be one of the most coveted players to come out if the MLS.

Any other non US players made big transfers after playing inn the MLS.

Big? Yedlin was $5mil. Defoe was $2-3mil. That's all I got.

 

[The Z Machine]

Jozy?

 

[NewlyRetired]

He's gonna be one of the most coveted players to come out if the MLS.

Any other non US players made big transfers after playing inn the MLS.

Big? Yedlin was $5mil. Defoe was $2-3mil.That's all I got.

I think was asking about non American's so that rules out Yedlin and Jozy and others who were sold.

Outside of Defoe (which I thought was more in the $5m range), I am struggling to think of one. I know some have moved on to better things but those were typically on a free.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Jozy?

wait, are you asking about Americans or non American's?

If you want Americans

Jozy for $10m

EJ for $6m

Edu for $5m

Dempsey for $4m

Yedlin for $4m

Howard for $4m

Freddie Montero's was rumored to be the highest ever at $12m but that was never confirmed because it was a complicated deal.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

MLS transfers out

http://www.transfermarkt.com/major-league-soccer/transferrekorde/wettbewerb/MLS1/plus/?saison_id=alle&land_id=alle&ausrichtung=&spielerposition_id=alle&altersklasse=&leihe=&w_s=&zuab=ab#ath

 

[Spartans Rule]

Lol rvp. https://streamable.com/z2ns

Wow, that's one of the worst I've seen.

Great goal by RVP.

What a waste by the Dutch. From 3rd place in the WC to not qualifying for the Euros.

Scoreboard don't lie I suppose, but Holland was extremely lucky to get past Mexico in the round of 16, then squeeked past the Ticos on penalties and had a broken Brazil team in the meaningless 3rd place game.

They also scored 10 goals in 3 games in one of the stronger groups.

 

[El Floppo]

He's gonna be one of the most coveted players to come out if the MLS.

Any other non US players made big transfers after playing inn the MLS.

Big? Yedlin was $5mil. Defoe was $2-3mil.That's all I got.

I think was asking about non American's so that rules out Yedlin and Jozy and others who were sold.

Outside of Defoe (which I thought was more in the $5m range), I am struggling to think of one. I know some have moved on to better things but those were typically on a free.

Freddy from the Sounders.

 

[NewlyRetired]

MLS transfers out

http://www.transfermarkt.com/major-league-soccer/transferrekorde/wettbewerb/MLS1/plus/?saison_id=alle&land_id=alle&ausrichtung=&spielerposition_id=alle&altersklasse=&leihe=&w_s=&zuab=ab#ath

I don't know what the exchange rate was back then but that EJ number looks too low. It was widely reported as $6m when it happened.

 

[Steve Tasker]

RvP with that killer header today tho

 

[Steve Tasker]

Happy to see the Italians and Turks through to Euro 2016. Iceland too.

My only favorite team that didn't make it was the Faroes, but they finished ahead of Greece in the group and swept them in group play, so go to hell, Greece.

 

[Christo]

Happy to see the Italians and Turks through to Euro 2016. Iceland too.

My only favorite team that didn't make it was the Faroes, but they finished ahead of Greece in the group and swept them in group play, so go to hell, Greece.

Opa!

 

[Sebowski]

You guys see Adu's assist this weekend?

https://twitter.com/photosofootball/status/653639791339290624

 

[Kafka]

You guys see Adu's assist this weekend?

https://twitter.com/photosofootball/status/653639791339290624

And yet Klinsman won't call him up...you have an otherworldly playmaker/trequartista like that, and still, you insist on mundane AM's & forwards. Coulda been the Michael Jordan of US soccer...Recognize, Jurgen, recognize. He's still young...form is temporary, class is forever!

 

[El Floppo]

like a boss... in the Finnish 4th division.

 

[Kafka]

like a boss... in the Finnish 4th division.

Once a boss, always a boss.

 

[El Floppo]

like a boss... in the Finnish 4th division.

Once a boss, always a boss.

I've watched the twitter clip 8 times, and I still can't figure out what made his defender fall down... did he use salted mackerel instead of shoelaces? such a weird slip. #freddymagic!

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

like a boss... in the Finnish 4th division.

Or the NASL. But who's quibbling about geography. Tampa. Finland. Same difference.

 

[NewlyRetired]

like a boss... in the Finnish 4th division.

NASL I think.

 

[El Floppo]

oh... .... completely forgot or didn't know about this move.

I take it back- monstrous move there.

 

[Sinn Fein]

I faxed in my FM12 and 14(not 13 I sucked in that version) and High School resume to Mr Henry.

Hoping to hear back soon

Update?

 

[The Gator]

I faxed in my FM12 and 14(not 13 I sucked in that version) and High School resume to Mr Henry.

Hoping to hear back soon

Update?

 

[NewlyRetired]

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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho fined £50,000 and given suspended one-match stadium ban

 

[The Gator]

What for? The ref bashing?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho fined £50,000 and given suspended one-match stadium ban

Remind me what this is for?

 

[NewlyRetired]

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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho fined £50,000 and given suspended one-match stadium ban

Remind me what this is for?

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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho fined £50,000 and given suspended one-match stadium ban

Remind me what this is for?

For saying Refs were afraid to award his team pk's. He also challenged the FA to punish him, which they did.

 

[B Maverick]

You guys see Adu's assist this weekend?

https://twitter.com/photosofootball/status/653639791339290624

And yet Klinsman won't call him up...you have an otherworldly playmaker/trequartista like that, and still, you insist on mundane AM's & forwards. Coulda been the Michael Jordan of US soccer...Recognize, Jurgen, recognize. He's still young...form is temporary, class is forever!

Just Stop

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

For saying Refs were afraid to award his team pk's. He also challenged the FA to punish him, which they did.

Oh... right. His antics sort of blend together after a while.

 

[Kafka]

You guys see Adu's assist this weekend?

https://twitter.com/photosofootball/status/653639791339290624

And yet Klinsman won't call him up...you have an otherworldly playmaker/trequartista like that, and still, you insist on mundane AM's & forwards. Coulda been the Michael Jordan of US soccer...Recognize, Jurgen, recognize. He's still young...form is temporary, class is forever!

Just Stop

lol.

 

[B Maverick]

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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho fined £50,000 and given suspended one-match stadium ban

Stadium Ban? I've seen touchline bans, but does this mean he isnt even allowed to attend the game? Watching it at home on TV like the rest of us?