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Buzzbait
Footballguy
ESPN 2 is covering the FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire match tomorrow. So ready! 
Recent article on Cincinnati OH. Soccer USA
Recent article on Cincinnati OH. Soccer USA
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I think that makes sense.Poke_4_Life said:
All teams will have at least 3 games that are only on the streaming service. Some teams will likely have many more.
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Footballguy
Canadian Championship Final
2nd leg
Montreal at Toronto
Tied 2-2 on aggregate
3 minutes extra time on clock
95th minute Fergie time
https://streamable.com/hwwkv
2nd leg
Montreal at Toronto
Tied 2-2 on aggregate
3 minutes extra time on clock
95th minute Fergie time
https://streamable.com/hwwkv
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Brady Marino
Footballguy
@Kafka to the Tyrian purple courtesy phone please.
From ESPN FC's rumors story this morning:
From ESPN FC's rumors story this morning:
I don't get selling Manolas when the team already has issues on defense. Seems like a guy to build around. Also, him going to Zenit seems like a waste when other, actually relevant clubs could use a guy like him.
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Footballguy
Taylor TwellmanVerified account @TaylorTwellmanBuzzbait said:ESPN 2 is covering the FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire match tomorrow. So ready!
Recent article on Cincinnati OH. Soccer USA
BREAKING: @usopencup tonight has moved to ESPN at 8pmET. @fccincinnati host @ChicagoFire in a Round of 16 matchup
Buzzbait
Footballguy
Just read the same.
Two things will be very interesting:
1) FCC played a 3-5-2 against Columbus which isn't a formation they typically use (might have even been a first?).
2) FCC has a pretty important league match against Orlando City B on Sunday. Will Koch opt for a rotation to keep some players fresh for Sunday or throw the kitchen sink at Chicago and play all studs? IMO this is a rare opportunity and I think FCC needs to go all out against Chicago. To heck with Sunday.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I have to think you are correct on the second point. From a multi point organization view it makes sense to put out the best team you can. Chicago can't put out a full team even if they wanted to because of the international callups, so FCC should look at this as a real chance to advance.
I read they are expecting another 30k+ crowd. Should be fun to watch.
Jaysus
Good times!
gianmarco
Footballguy
:clearsthroat: "ahem"......Well it now official...sigh...Mo Salah! signs with Liverpool. First Totti, now Salah. KNWA: "Kafka Now Walks Alone"
I usually abhor players who use Roma as a stepping stone (knowing full well that's the hard reality, but #### all that!), but not this gent.
@The Gator, @Dinsy Ejotuz, @shader et al; I hope he works out well for you wankers, you don't deserve it, but he does
#Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness#
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I only saw Roma a couple times, but in those games my uninformed opinion was that Paredes was the best guy out there for Roma. He's pretty young, would be surprised if they dumped him and more surprised that he would go to Zenit.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
The rumors on this guy are strong. I've now seen Auba heavily linked with PSG, LFC, Barca and the mythical club "China". I think there was some Arsenal sprinkled in as well at one point.
Kafka
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
One of those players I've really liked despite usually being on teams I don't. Would be cool to see him in MLS
El Floppo
Footballguy
I'm sure it got mentioned in that liverpoo thread, but who the hell goes in there.
6 people to face charges for hillsborough.
6 people to face charges for hillsborough.
Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield, former chief constable Sir Norman Bettison and four other individuals have been charged with offences relating to the Hillsborough disaster, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Sue Hemming, head of the special crime and counterterrorism division, said Duckenfield has been charged with the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 of the 96 Liverpool FC fans who died at the FA Cup semifinal in 1989, and Bettison has been charged with four counts of misconduct in public office.
Former South Yorkshire Police officers Donald Denton and Alan Foster, as well as force solicitor Peter Metcalf, are charged with doing acts with intent to pervert the course of justice, and former Sheffield Wednesday secretary Graham Mackrell is charged with three offences relating to health and safety and safety at sports grounds.
Ms Hemming said a further file from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) on the conduct of West Midlands Police still needs "additional investigative work."
She added: "Additionally, just this week, the IPCC has referred two further suspects which are unconnected to the matters sent to us in January; these subjects are subject to ongoing consideration by the CPS. We will announce our decisions in due course.
"The suspects referred to the CPS included individuals and organisations. Following these thorough investigations and our careful review of the evidence in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors, I have decided there is sufficient evidence to charge six individuals with criminal offences."
All the defendants, except Duckenfield, will appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Aug. 8.
Duckenfield was not at home at his bungalow in Ferndown, Dorset, when the charges were announced.
Barry Devonside, whose son Christopher, 18, was killed in the disaster, pumped his fist as he emerged from the meeting with the lawyers and other relatives of the 96.
He said: "Everybody applauded when it was announced that the most senior police officer on that particular day will have charges presented to him."
A spokesman for Sheffield Wednesday said the club had no comment to make.
Current South Yorkshire Police chief constable Stephen Watson said: "Decisions concerning the bringing of criminal charges are rightly for the CPS.
"Given that criminal proceedings are now active, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further for fear of jeopardising this important process in any way.
"In all of this however, our thoughts are with the Hillsborough families as we reflect on the appalling tragedy that is Hillsborough with the loss of so many innocent lives."
Assistant commissioner Rob Beckley, in charge of Operation Resolve, said the decision to prosecute came "after the most detailed and substantial investigation there has ever been into the Hillsborough disaster."
Beckley said his team's investigation has seen more than 17,000 lines of inquiry and has taken more than 11,000 statements from police officers, spectators, emergency personnel and officials from different organisations.
"From our inquiries we referred 12 individuals and three organisations to the CPS for them to consider whether any of these 15 should face criminal action," Beckley said. "It was important to us that the CPS were an arbiter of our investigation, applying independent judgment in relation to possible offences.
Operation Resolve will continue to work with the Crown Prosecution Service in preparation for legal proceedings, he said.
"Our work under the Police Reform Act and the allegations of police misconduct remains ongoing and, whilst the criminal prosecutions are foremost in our mind, the publishing of these reports is a very important task for us as they provide a detailed account of the actions of the police on the day," Beckley said.
"We will continue to meet with families of the bereaved and, where appropriate, support and assist them where possible. It is hugely important for me to stress the need for people to respect the criminal process that awaits us."
IPCC deputy chairman Rachel Cerfontyne said, "The CPS has announced charging decisions on six of the eight suspects formally referred by the IPCC in January this year. We have also referred a further two individuals.
"We will be working closely with the CPS on the prosecution case and will provide any further assistance necessary while decisions on the remaining IPCC files are under consideration.
"Following criminal proceedings, we will consider whether any former police officers, including all of those referred to the CPS for a charging decision, would have had cases to answer for misconduct if they were still serving. The evidence supporting these findings will be set out in the final investigation report."
Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the decision by the CPS and praised the "absolutely exemplary" campaign by the Hillsborough families and others.
She said: "Obviously today will be a day of really mixed emotions for them, but I welcome the fact that charging decisions have been taken. I think that is an important step forward."
At Prime Minister's Questions, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "This prosecution, the inquiry and this development only happened because of the incredible work done by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, [Manchester Mayor] Andy Burnham, [Liverpool Mayor] Steve Rotheram and other colleagues around this House.
"I think we should pay tribute to all of those that spent a great deal of time trying to ensure there was justice for those that died at Hillsborough."
Sue Hemming, head of the special crime and counterterrorism division, said Duckenfield has been charged with the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 of the 96 Liverpool FC fans who died at the FA Cup semifinal in 1989, and Bettison has been charged with four counts of misconduct in public office.
Former South Yorkshire Police officers Donald Denton and Alan Foster, as well as force solicitor Peter Metcalf, are charged with doing acts with intent to pervert the course of justice, and former Sheffield Wednesday secretary Graham Mackrell is charged with three offences relating to health and safety and safety at sports grounds.
Ms Hemming said a further file from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) on the conduct of West Midlands Police still needs "additional investigative work."
She added: "Additionally, just this week, the IPCC has referred two further suspects which are unconnected to the matters sent to us in January; these subjects are subject to ongoing consideration by the CPS. We will announce our decisions in due course.
"The suspects referred to the CPS included individuals and organisations. Following these thorough investigations and our careful review of the evidence in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors, I have decided there is sufficient evidence to charge six individuals with criminal offences."
All the defendants, except Duckenfield, will appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Aug. 8.
Duckenfield was not at home at his bungalow in Ferndown, Dorset, when the charges were announced.
Barry Devonside, whose son Christopher, 18, was killed in the disaster, pumped his fist as he emerged from the meeting with the lawyers and other relatives of the 96.
He said: "Everybody applauded when it was announced that the most senior police officer on that particular day will have charges presented to him."
A spokesman for Sheffield Wednesday said the club had no comment to make.
Current South Yorkshire Police chief constable Stephen Watson said: "Decisions concerning the bringing of criminal charges are rightly for the CPS.
"Given that criminal proceedings are now active, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further for fear of jeopardising this important process in any way.
"In all of this however, our thoughts are with the Hillsborough families as we reflect on the appalling tragedy that is Hillsborough with the loss of so many innocent lives."
Assistant commissioner Rob Beckley, in charge of Operation Resolve, said the decision to prosecute came "after the most detailed and substantial investigation there has ever been into the Hillsborough disaster."
Beckley said his team's investigation has seen more than 17,000 lines of inquiry and has taken more than 11,000 statements from police officers, spectators, emergency personnel and officials from different organisations.
"From our inquiries we referred 12 individuals and three organisations to the CPS for them to consider whether any of these 15 should face criminal action," Beckley said. "It was important to us that the CPS were an arbiter of our investigation, applying independent judgment in relation to possible offences.
Operation Resolve will continue to work with the Crown Prosecution Service in preparation for legal proceedings, he said.
"Our work under the Police Reform Act and the allegations of police misconduct remains ongoing and, whilst the criminal prosecutions are foremost in our mind, the publishing of these reports is a very important task for us as they provide a detailed account of the actions of the police on the day," Beckley said.
"We will continue to meet with families of the bereaved and, where appropriate, support and assist them where possible. It is hugely important for me to stress the need for people to respect the criminal process that awaits us."
IPCC deputy chairman Rachel Cerfontyne said, "The CPS has announced charging decisions on six of the eight suspects formally referred by the IPCC in January this year. We have also referred a further two individuals.
"We will be working closely with the CPS on the prosecution case and will provide any further assistance necessary while decisions on the remaining IPCC files are under consideration.
"Following criminal proceedings, we will consider whether any former police officers, including all of those referred to the CPS for a charging decision, would have had cases to answer for misconduct if they were still serving. The evidence supporting these findings will be set out in the final investigation report."
Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed the decision by the CPS and praised the "absolutely exemplary" campaign by the Hillsborough families and others.
She said: "Obviously today will be a day of really mixed emotions for them, but I welcome the fact that charging decisions have been taken. I think that is an important step forward."
At Prime Minister's Questions, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "This prosecution, the inquiry and this development only happened because of the incredible work done by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, [Manchester Mayor] Andy Burnham, [Liverpool Mayor] Steve Rotheram and other colleagues around this House.
"I think we should pay tribute to all of those that spent a great deal of time trying to ensure there was justice for those that died at Hillsborough."
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I guess we always knew this but now FIFA has admitted as much
FIFA admits it gave 2026 World Cup to Fox to avoid a lawsuit, knew it would lose money on deal
FIFA admits it gave 2026 World Cup to Fox to avoid a lawsuit, knew it would lose money on deal
Buzzbait
Footballguy
FCC's #1 scoring threat (Djiby Fall) on bench with ankle sprain. Weideman is another key player not in the starting XI.
Not the ideal lineup. They're are going to have to defend well & catch Chicago napping on a counter.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Chicago fielded an excellent lineup tonight even with the international players missing. They look dominant so far but we have all seen games like this where one team dominates and can't score and gets caught on a counter. Cincy needs to get to half 0-0 to have a hope IMO given how things are going.
Kafka
Footballguy
Can't believe he is "only" 33...it seems that he (& his arsenal of lethal FKs) has been around forever.
Buzzbait
Footballguy
Agree. Both that Chicago has a very good lineup despite international players missing & that so far they are dominating. FCC has fielded a very conservative lineup & seems to be holding back for league play this weekend (excluding Djiby Fall who is out with an injury). Disappointed that they seem to be holding back & not going all out.
All that said it's a packed house & the crowd is in to it.
Ned
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
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Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
yes this is their normal stadium. They average around ~19k in the USL (which is a combination of weekday and weekend games)
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Awesome ending! Cincy could have won this a couple of times! I think that was hands.
Buzzbait
Footballguy
Yes & yes. This is the current home stadium (University of Cincinnati football) & while they don't usually draw 30k it's always a very good crowd.
Note: They unveiled plans for a soccer only stadium two weeks ago.
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Former Union HG Jimmy McLaughlin playing like a man possessed! In front of 32k! On ESPN!
meanwhile his former team is in a half empty Red Bull Arena. Streaming online.
:(
meanwhile his former team is in a half empty Red Bull Arena. Streaming online.
:(
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Jaysus
Good times!
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
makes you scratch your head how he was not able to stay in MLS. I know the league very well and it seems like he should at the very worst be a squad player some where in MLS especially being American.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
that save by the Fire keeper,....
