Official US Women's soccer thread: ***Update- Lavelle banger wins NWSL title for Gotham (8 Viewers)

[Christo]

That Swedish GK has done just about everything possible the last 5-10 minutes to give Germany a way back into the game except throw the ball in the back of the net.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Jesus, Germany is doing everything but scoring.  Sweden is hanging on by a thread.

 

[Christo]

Hurt me, Hurtig 

 

[Christo]

Why is it that Euros look like such dolts wearing baseball style caps?

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Wow.  Shocker.

 

[Moe.]

So Germany and France are both out of the Olympics next year. How do they handle England qualifying? Can they pick non-English Brits or will they just roll out the England team under the GB banner?

 

[Capella]

Wonder what Sweden was on live betting after Germany scored first. Anybody know? I’d guess +1000 at least. 

 

[otb_lifer]

Wonder what Sweden was on live betting after Germany scored first. Anybody know? I’d guess +1000 at least. 

+1135, and i cheezed ... didn't ####### hedge til the tie, but still got them at +435 for $25 for a $150 win. 

ETA: it was actually +445 after the tie, i live bet $27.70 to hit an even $150  full transparency as usual

 

[Christo]

Purple-Haired Lesbian Goddess Flattens France Like A Crêpe 

 

[Christo]

So Germany and France are both out of the Olympics next year. How do they handle England qualifying? Can they pick non-English Brits or will they just roll out the England team under the GB banner?

Holy hell, what is the qualifying for the Olympics? If you can't get in because you don't make the WC semis there aren't going to be a lot of teams there.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

The Netherlands must be a pretty good team -- 538 only shows a 3% improvement in the US chances of lifting the Cup with Germany out (45% to 48%).

 

[Capella]

The Netherlands must be a pretty good team -- 538 only shows a 3% improvement in the US chances of lifting the Cup with Germany out (45% to 48%).

Still accounts for England. I imagine it will go up to 70% if we beat them. 

Edit: nvm I get what you’re saying 

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Still accounts for England. I imagine it will go up to 70% if we beat them. 

Edit: nvm I get what you’re saying 

I think that's about right.  US would be something like a 1/2 favorite in both games.

 

[Moe.]

Holy hell, what is the qualifying for the Olympics? If you can't get in because you don't make the WC semis there aren't going to be a lot of teams there.

There are only 11 non-Japan spots and UEFA gets 3. They decided to use the World Cup instead of having a separate qualifying tournament, so only the top 3 European teams make it. 

 

[otb_lifer]

early $$$ line 1X2: England +330  Draw +245  USWNT  -120  

to advance: England +150  USWNT -265

 

[culdeus]

There are only 11 non-Japan spots and UEFA gets 3. They decided to use the World Cup instead of having a separate qualifying tournament, so only the top 3 European teams make it. 

If we get to see sweeden again I'm. All for it. 

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

early $$$ line 1X2: England +330  Draw +245  USWNT  -120  

to advance: England +150  USWNT -265

Dang.  Is ~13% vig normal (on bottom bet)?  40% England wins, 73% chance US wins.

 

[otb_lifer]

Dang.  Is ~13% vig normal (on bottom bet)?  40% England wins, 73% chance US wins.

this is BetAmerica's line ... just started using them for the WWC, dunno how they pad their juice on the reg 

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I think that's about right.  US would be something like a 1/2 favorite in both games.

I've parlayed consecutive 1/2s before.  At the track that got me back 450 for my 200 risk.    +125 I think.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

The Netherlands must be a pretty good team -- 538 only shows a 3% improvement in the US chances of lifting the Cup with Germany out (45% to 48%).

Guess winning the Euros was no fluke.  What’s a bit scary is that Miedema hasn’t gotten going yet, and she’s the best striker in the world. 

 

[identikit]

Today's the big day....

 

[ChiefD]

Gonna get some Arby's for lunch. 

 

[otb_lifer]

ARE WE ####### PSYCHED YET???!?!?!?  ❤️❤

ok, so ... i been popping quite a few bets up in this mutha - put myself up $691 thus far.

USWNT currently at -125 w/my book, so i configured a bet to end on a nice round number, plunking $387 on our ladies to win - that puts my bank at $304, and if it hits it will return $696, leaving me a nice round number of a cool grand for all my facacta efforts - full disclosure, as usual.  

 caveat is ... if our gals get the first goal i can see the Draw option going up to roughly +800, and i will cover with a fitty spot ... now, if England pops first goal, i eschew Draw altogether, and drop my remaining $300 on USWNT for the win - just talking about first half here ... second half goals are gonna put a whole different paint job on my strategy. 

meh, #### that ...SQUIRT ON THEIR GIRLS!! 

LET'S GO, LADIES!!! USAUSAUSAUSA!!!! 

️️️️️❤️️️️️

 

[Kafka]

@Christo...what say You?

#conflicted

 

[Ned]

Gonna get some Arby's for lunch. 

I’d splurge on the extra meat today. 

 

[ChiefD]

I’d splurge on the extra meat today. 

That's my hope.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Gonna get some Arby's for lunch. 

I’d splurge on the extra meat today. 

Guys, Hope is retired.

 

[lardonastick]

I think I'm leaving work early to watch this one. Is 3pm ET kickoff, or when TV coverage starts?

 

[Ned]

That's my hope.

Easy to do going solo. 

 

[General Malaise]

I think I'm leaving work early to watch this one. Is 3pm ET kickoff, or when TV coverage starts?

3pm ET is kickoff.  Coverage will start an  hour prior I think.

 

[Payne]

Guys, Hope is retired.

Golf clap

 

[guru_007]

Wow some changes to the lineup

Press in for Rapinoe.

Horan with Lavelle and Ertz in the MF

Back line though. 

England strength is Bronze and Parris and they are well, going to be attacking Dunn's side all day long.  I'm going to say that this will be an issue.

I've made a bet on some goals being scored today.  I think England get at least 1 and US always seems to be up for goals.  I think Press's pace will cause Englands back line trouble cause Bronze and Greenwood always love pushing into the attack.  US get a few on the counter.  2-1 final here.

 

[General Malaise]

Wow some changes to the lineup

Press in for Rapinoe.

Horan with Lavelle and Ertz in the MF

Back line though. 

England strength is Bronze and Parris and they are well, going to be attacking Dunn's side all day long.  I'm going to say that this will be an issue.

I've made a bet on some goals being scored today.  I think England get at least 1 and US always seems to be up for goals.  I think Press's pace will cause Englands back line trouble cause Bronze and Greenwood always love pushing into the attack.  US get a few on the counter.  2-1 final here.

Interesting.  I'm a little surprised Rapinoe isn't starting, but I'm not disappointed.  Glad Horan is in. 

 

[guru_007]

hmm, Greenwood not startingfor England, did I miss something there?  Thought she'd been playing really well too.

 

[lardonastick]

No spot for Mal Pugh out there?

 

[JaxBill]

Odd

@SoccerInsider: Rapinoe is not starting. Team spokesman did not want to comment, referred questions to Jill Ellis after the match.

@SoccerInsider: It's not a disciplinary situation. Via intermediaries, Ellis is the only one who will speak about it.

 

[otb_lifer]

USWNT now at -130 after lineup announcements, and 'Both Teams To Score' prop now at -130, was -110 this morning. 

 

[Moe.]

I like that both teams to score prop 

 

[otb_lifer]

I like that both teams to score prop 

yeah, i've been burned on that a couple times, most recently Norway getting zilch vs England, then Italy blanked vs Netherlands ... and it almost happened a third time save for Big Bird's 11th hour header for France vs USWNT 

 

[Moe.]

Odd

@SoccerInsider: Rapinoe is not starting. Team spokesman did not want to comment, referred questions to Jill Ellis after the match.

@SoccerInsider: It's not a disciplinary situation. Via intermediaries, Ellis is the only one who will speak about it.

lol, why is this even a thing? Rapinoe has no chance chasing Bronze around. Good job by Ellis. 

 

[Sinn Fein]

Something still seems weird with the Rapinoe situation.  I don't follow the team as closely as some of you - but wasn't she the captain at the start of this tournament?  I noticed Morgan had the arm band in the last match - when Rapinoe started.

 

[Moe.]

Something still seems weird with the Rapinoe situation.  I don't follow the team as closely as some of you - but wasn't she the captain at the start of this tournament?  I noticed Morgan had the arm band in the last match - when Rapinoe started.

They are being weird about it (saying only Ellis will respond, etc) but I don't see why it's being looked at as anything other than tactical. 

 

[General Malaise]

They are being weird about it (saying only Ellis will respond, etc) but I don't see why it's being looked at as anything other than tactical. 

You're bringing very good perspective in here. 

 

[Capella]

They are being weird about it (saying only Ellis will respond, etc) but I don't see why it's being looked at as anything other than tactical. 

She’s the only one not warming up. Seems like it’s more than that. 

 

[Jobber]

Not warming up? Did she seem gimpy or anything during or after last game?

 

[General Malaise]

Not warming up? Did she seem gimpy or anything during or after last game?

She ran out onto the pitch and started dribbling, but has just stood there with arms akimbo the last few times they've shown her.  She looks less than pleased.

 

[TripleThreat]

She played pretty well, but had some tired legs last match so I'm not exactly surprised...   

Set pieces gonna look different without Rapinoe.  Who takes them? 

 

[Moe.]

She’s the only one not warming up. Seems like it’s more than that. 

Apparently a US Soccer spokesperson said it wasn't disciplinary, so I guess that leaves medical as the other reason if it's not tactical. Maybe that's the case, but I don't see why they wouldn't just say so at this point. 

 

[encaitar]

Foudy is saying that Rapinoe's thigh was wrapped tightly in training.  She may have picked up a knock.  I wonder if she's even available.  She'd be a great supersub if we needed one today.

 

[Capella]

Apparently a US Soccer spokesperson said it wasn't disciplinary, so I guess that leaves medical as the other reason if it's not tactical. Maybe that's the case, but I don't see why they wouldn't just say so at this point. 

Somebody said she didn’t have any equipment on either. Guessing she doesn’t play.