I'm really suprised there isn't a world cup thread on here already? ???
anyone else watching?
The wife and I have watched a few games (can't watch them all...at work). I think the Ghana v. Serbia might of been the best playing I've seen so far.
We've got our own brackets going on the white board in my home office. I'm ahead so far on game picks. After each round, the person with less correct picks has dishes duty for the next week [laugh]
We're still trying to come up with a grand prize for the winner over all on picks
Hup Holland Hup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ4qhOXMkpQ&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Bring on Japan!
I have watched most of the games so far. Germany put on a clinic yesterday. Getting ready to watch Italy vs Paraguay shortly. Those make the beast with two backsing vuvuzela horns gotta go. [bang]
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 14, 2010, 08:32:27 AMThose make the beast with two backsing vuvuzela horns gotta go. [bang]
[laugh]
I LOVE THEM!!!!
I'm sure I'd hate them if I was on the field trying to communicate with my teamates, but I'm not. I love how the stadiums sound like a bee hive. If they become a common sight at games in the US I'll probably regret ever saying that I liked them, though.
Still...leave it to the french to blame their bad playing on plastic trumpets and goofy high tech balls! [cheeky]
A lot of players have been complaining about that ball.
i was going to start one, but i'm tired of people telling me how much they hate the sport.
i've been watching as many games as i can (was a bit late because of the game this morn [laugh]) and have been following themon gamecast since fox soccer doesn't load at work :(
got to watch the germany game yest with a whole bunch of germans. that was awesome. except for the 3 aussies that were there. they didn't enjoy it at all.
waiting for italy-paraguay to start so i can waste more time at work.
and the vuvuzelas have to go. at USA-turkey there was a kid a few rows back that had one. he almost got beaten by everyone around.
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 14, 2010, 11:08:22 AM
fyp ;)
Maybe. But they ran the pants off of Paraguay in the second half.
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on June 14, 2010, 11:34:49 AM
Maybe. But they ran the pants off of Paraguay in the second half.
sac
i woudln't know. i was stuck with gamecast and the guy doing the updates sucked.
totally missed 2 of the cards
yeah and italia nearly dropped the game today.
world cup of parity indeed. (except for germany...the machine just keeps going)
soccer officially announces it is gay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJJ7UDfcpn4#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
quite possibly my fav pic so far
(i hope this works)
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/photos?id=264068&photoId=674495&cc=5901&ver=us#photo_674495 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/photos?id=264068&photoId=674495&cc=5901&ver=us#photo_674495)
1. The Italian team is a bunch of cocky pricks. They won't defend their title
2. England's "dream team" are a bunch of millionaire all star babies that can't get a long; they'll lose
3. The USA will lose as always. They blow. Soccer is not a US game. Sure, it is popular at a young age, but most then turn to the Big Three: Football, Baseball, and Basketball.
by the way, when did people here become soccer fans?
i have never seen so many Team USA Soccer shirts and jerseys this past weekend.
If you watch soccer great..........wear it all the time.
I despise the trendy ones that become fans when the Cup comes around
I haven't watched a game yet.
I played that game year round for nearly 19 years. I've seen and played enough. And it has literally destroyed my body by the age of 30.
Soccer has grown continuously in the US the last 10 years. MLS teams have more fans in their stadiums than ever before. It's coming.
I don't know if it's going to eclipse the other 3 any time soon, but it is a force in the American sporting world.
BTW---my house is a soccer house. I played a little club soccer, and my wife played collegiately. She's now hoping to coach high school level.
I'm pretty sure the US won't make it all the way, but I just can't bring myself to cheer for another country. I want my team to win [cheeky]
So excited for tomorrow! Spain plays!
but for now, the Brazil-N Korea game coming up should be amazing!
The Cup has now officially also filled my house with food. Does anyone want leftover bobotie, dulce de leche Crème Brulée, Nigerian BBQ, pie, Serbian meatballs? And now I'm making a Slovakian twist on the pavlova. Argh!
the "trendy fans" as you put it jud prob just showed up because they get ridiculed most of the time by people who are afraid of soccer.
as for the suckitude of the US team...they do have a tendency to be awful, but this is pretty much the same team that beat spain and gave brazil a run for the first half. (then brazil remembered who they were and summarily spanked the US team) i'm not writing them off unless they lose to algeria.
if you're bitter about destroying your body because of the sport that's on you, not the game and not the other fans. if you actually enjoy the sport take solace in the fact that if there are suddenly a lot of bandwaggoners that means the sport is growing in popularity and you will havmye more access to higher quality games on TV and in local stadiums.
i was really hoping the ivory coast-portugal game would be really exciting...it's sad when germany has the more exciting game.
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 15, 2010, 08:37:26 AM
if you're bitter about destroying your body because of the sport that's on you, not the game and not the other fans. if you actually enjoy the sport take solace in the fact that if there are suddenly a lot of bandwaggoners that means the sport is growing in popularity and you will havmye more access to higher quality games on TV and in local stadiums.
Nah, I am not bitter at all. I'd love to still be playing to this day. I think once I get my ankle put back together, I'll start playing a little bit again. I miss the game. I was never a fan of watching it. I don't know why, but just never got into it. I always thought it was boring to watch.
Last world cup was like this too. People buy their shirts, watch and then get upset when the USA loses. Put said clothes away for a year or two or whenever there are qualifiers and then of course full time wear during the Cup.
I'd love to see most kids play the sport past the age of 13 when they are "forced" to chose a sport to play in middle school and high school.
I wish more people would stick with the game into their teen years, but the problem is, parents force them in playing at 3 years old and by the time they are 15, they are burned out unless they really really like the game.
I could go on for hours and hours about it
(note: A co-worker and I coach a U8 rec team. Coaching is a lot different than playing!!!)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 15, 2010, 09:47:48 AM
I'd love to see most kids play the sport past the age of 13 when they are "forced" to chose a sport to play in middle school and high school.
I wish more people would stick with the game into their teen years, but the problem is, parents force them in playing at 3 years old and by the time they are 15, they are burned out unless they really really like the game.
Isn't that how it is with every sport? I would bet that every player that is in the world cup started playing as soon as they could walk. Kids that burn out at 15 are probably
little pregnant doges wimps and wouldn't be great players anyway. It has nothing to do with kids getting "burned out". The problem is that sports start to get competitive around the teen years and if you suck, you don't play, and that is no fun.
What is wrong with people supporting their country during the world cup? When would be an appropriate time to wear a US soccer jersey? Should they be soccer dorks and wear their jerseys all the time? I worked with a guy that rocked soccer jerseys and head bands like 3 days a week. Yea, we got his point, he liked soccer. [roll]
BTW: I am also a big fan of soccer, I think its a great sport. One of the biggest differences between us and the rest of the world is that everywhere else it is a poor man's game. There are no country club politics, or whose daddy is the coach like there is here.
If soccer were as popular in cities as basketball is, the face of American soccer would change and we would have a more compeditive team.
Quote from: Vindingo on June 15, 2010, 10:19:32 AM
BTW: I am also a big fan of soccer, I think its a great sport. One of the biggest differences between us and the rest of the world is that everywhere else it is a poor man's game. There are no country club politics, or whose daddy is the coach like there is here.
If soccer were as popular in cities as basketball is, the face of American soccer would change and we would have a more compeditive team.
DAMN STRAIGHT!
Quote from: Vindingo on June 15, 2010, 10:15:27 AM
Isn't that how it is with every sport? I would bet that every player that is in the world cup started playing as soon as they could walk. Kids that burn out at 15 are probably little pregnant doges wimps and wouldn't be great players anyway. It has nothing to do with kids getting "burned out". The problem is that sports start to get competitive around the teen years and if you suck, you don't play, and that is no fun.
What is wrong with people supporting their country during the world cup? When would be an appropriate time to wear a US soccer jersey? Should they be soccer dorks and wear their jerseys all the time? I worked with a guy that rocked soccer jerseys and head bands like 3 days a week. Yea, we got his point, he liked soccer. [roll]
I'm with you on this one. I am a pretty big fan, but i don't wear gear all the time. I don't talk about it all the time because of the afore mentioned reasons and the fact that until recently i just haven't known many people that were actually interested enough to be able to hold a conversation. I rarely wear my jersey out for a night on the town unless i'm going somewhere i know ppl will recognize it or if there is a game on. i actually bought a "polo" shirt for the philly union so i could wear that to work on gamedays. (it's got a collar so it's legal right? ;D)
Quote from: Vindingo on June 15, 2010, 10:15:27 AM
Isn't that how it is with every sport? I would bet that every player that is in the world cup started playing as soon as they could walk. Kids that burn out at 15 are probably little pregnant doges wimps and wouldn't be great players anyway. It has nothing to do with kids getting "burned out". The problem is that sports start to get competitive around the teen years and if you suck, you don't play, and that is no fun.
A co-worker of mine, his son was on the Ohio ODP Team.
He quit playing the next year.
He got sick of it. Obviously, he didn't suck.
I think it is a lot of parental pressure = burn out
but I dont want to ruin this thread.
Go Third World Country Teams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'd love to see one pull an upset.
How was the Brazil game? I know the results, but wanted to see if they looked good. Looking forward to watching Spain tomorrow. Argentina handling was excellent. The Germans... what can you say about that game other than wow.
Quote from: cyrus buelton link=topic=39473.msg703531#msg703531 date=1276628055
but I dont want to ruin this thread.
Go Third World Country Teams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/quote]
Too late.
anybody see the lego video of the USA v. England game... hilarious... they need to do all the recaps with legos.
http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/blog/dirty-tackle/post/The-goals-from-England-vs-the-U-S-recreated-wi?urn=sow,248528 (http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/blog/dirty-tackle/post/The-goals-from-England-vs-the-U-S-recreated-wi?urn=sow,248528)
I have nothing to add, but go team Paraguay.
Paraguay Girl Is The Star Of The World Cup So Far (http://deadspin.com/5563320/cell-phone+bosomed-paraguay-girl-is-the-star-of-the-world-cup-so-far)
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/06/500x_paraguaygirlissuperhot.jpg)
I like Paraguay Girl's humanoid soccer companion.
What kinda phone is that? I think I need one just like that one.
Quote from: ryandalling on June 15, 2010, 01:05:01 PM
What kinda phone is that? I think I need one just like that one.
Its a blackberry.
Quote from: ryandalling on June 15, 2010, 01:05:01 PM
What kinda phone is that? I think I need one just like to be that one.
fixed.. [evil] ;) :D
[bacon]
Yes... I wanted to be the phone... ;D
On that note then, even non-futbol fans are likely to enjoy this blog's version of the World Cup (NWS): http://duelingcoucheschicks.blogspot.com/2010/06/hot-chick-wc-brazil-vs-uk.html (http://duelingcoucheschicks.blogspot.com/2010/06/hot-chick-wc-brazil-vs-uk.html)
btw, I stumbled upon this while searching for World Cup Food - wtf? Anyway, my female status allows me to post links to naked pics of women without being profane ;)
You'll note that I linked to Brazil v UK because I think it's hilarious. With the exception of Zeta-Jones, the UK team against Brazil in terms of hot women is the biggest joke in the entire global history of competing nations, aside from a couple randomly ugly Brazilian girls the blog owner threw in (wtf? he has to be British?)
wtf Spain?
you loose to the swiss? [laugh]
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 16, 2010, 07:56:22 AM
wtf Spain?
you loose to the swiss? [laugh]
i do love me a good upset.
if spain could finish they would have been miles ahead.
even pretty boy torres couldn't do anything when he came in. i can't wait to see the last 20-30 min of the game tonight.
at least something interesting happened and not just a bunch of bad passes.
30 minutes into the Uraguay v. South Africa match and I have to mute it... the constant friggen buzzing is like the march of the bees... I feel like strangling somebody.... argh
Quote from: ryandalling on June 16, 2010, 10:12:10 AM
30 minutes into the Uraguay v. South Africa match and I have to mute it... the constant friggen buzzing is like the march of the bees... I feel like strangling somebody.... argh
watach the last 5-10 min. apparenrtly they all left.
they left for maybe the last 10... well if you also include the 5 extra time
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 16, 2010, 07:56:22 AM
wtf Spain?
you loose to the swiss? [laugh]
Just as well I was watching my daughter read to a crowd for her pre-school graduation ceremony.
That is score is just embarrasing. My boss is swiss and he visiting us, tomorrow is going to be fun and games at the office
Quote from: ryandalling on June 16, 2010, 10:12:10 AM
30 minutes into the Uraguay v. South Africa match and I have to mute it... the constant friggen buzzing is like the march of the bees... I feel like strangling somebody.... argh
It got real quiet after the red card on the goaltender. ;D
It's only the first round.
Spain will rebound.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 16, 2010, 02:18:29 PM
It's only the first round.
Spain will rebound.
or completely implode.
for the US' sake, i'm hoping all the big name teams do. That means they will have a better chance of making it!
Good god, these dudes are drama queens. Spain says they're goalie was distracted by his girlfriend on the sidelines, and England thinks their goalie was distraught from his breakup with that model. Aren't these guys supposed to be professionals, the best at what they do in their countries, and therefore should be able to do their jobs? That's just me though, too much blame being put on stupid shit.
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sac
/not enough vuvuzela in this thread
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Looks like Mexico is gonna take down france. [clap]
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 17, 2010, 11:11:38 AM
Looks like Mexico is gonna take down france. [clap]
It appears that the mysterious flu that infected may labor today will extend another day due to the increased vomiting tomorrow morning. :P
sac
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 17, 2010, 11:11:38 AM
Looks like Mexico is gonna take down france. [clap]
On Twitter? Look up #CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys
Going to the brew pub at 6:30 tomorrow morning to watch the US trounce the silly Slovenians. I like Fridays.
Holy shit. What a goal by Donovan. :o
Bradley ties it up. [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [drink]
[thumbsup]
Wait . . . I only have the game cast. WHAT THE make the beast with two backs IS GOING ON!!
sac
WTF Ref? >:( >:( [bang]
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
that ref was either biased or blind. [bang]
I don't think we'll be seeing any more games with him for ref.
At least the US tied it up! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Still trying to figure out why the ref disallowed that last goal. ???
I'm replaying it... There's no offsides, no fouling (at least not by the US Team), there really is no reason. [bang]
[bacon]
Quote from: Bacon Junkie on June 18, 2010, 07:11:21 AM
Still trying to figure out why the ref disallowed that last goal. ???
I'm replaying it... There's no offsides, no fouling (at least not by the US Team), there really is no reason. [bang]
[bacon]
terrible ref, he was no where near consistent on his calls. all the US players were onsides... period, bad call and goal should have counted. that was a hell of a half of play.
He never said what the foul was. [bang]
When it's that close in the WORLD CUP you don't call goals back. Period.
Landon Donovan was very diplomatic in his response when asked why he thought the ref called back the goal. "Well, it's his first game in a World Cup. Maybe he just got caught up in the moment."
I wouldn't have been that nice...
i finally calmed down enough to sit still after followignt he game cast.
i can't wait to watcht he replay tonight and then get really angry about the disallowed goal.
i thought i saw another that was called back too. i could be wrong though.
all i have to say chant is "THE LINESMAN IS A WANNNKERRRRR!"
I think the ref called it without the flag from the linesman. First the ref said it was a foul, then offsides. (according to ESPN)
if the linesman called offsides, the ref could overrule it.
let's hope the refereeing in the england game improves.
the card happy ref in the germany game screwed them up, the lack of calling in the US game played it's part along with the blatant incorrect call.
maybe algeria has a chance today and the US can beat them on weds to advance. [laugh]
That was crap. We got robbed.
I think I am getting used to the background buzzing... not noticing it anymore.
Quote from: ryandalling on June 18, 2010, 10:08:29 AM
I think I am getting used to the background buzzing... not noticing it anymore.
broadcasters are also filtering it out a bit...
How about those Algerians? Best possible outcome for the US, although another pathetic showing for England.
2nd half of US game this morning was wildly exciting. I listen on the radio (yes, I HATE the vuvuzelas), and the broadcasters were really into it after Donovan's goal. I think I must have woken up a few neighbors with the third goal that wasn't... [cheeky]
Quote from: derby on June 18, 2010, 12:41:10 PM
broadcasters are also filtering it out a bit...
Apparently they have redoubled their efforts - "Host Broadcast Services, the company that provides the broadcast feed for the World Cup, said Tuesday it has doubled its audio filters to reduce the constant blaring buzz of vuvuzelas." (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5287552/ce/us/bbc-mulls-vuvuzela-free-option-viewers?cc=5901&ver=us)
And some DIY filtering you can do if your TV has a good eq. (http://lifehacker.com/5564085/how-to-silence-vuvuzela-horns-with-an-eq-filter)
I am all for respecting the traditions of the host country, but every other country in the world seems to think this particular one is bullshit. There are all kinds of cultural traditions - some are bad, like apartheid or NASCAR.
Quote from: il d00d on June 18, 2010, 08:35:46 PMThere are all kinds of cultural traditions - some are bad, like apartheid or NASCAR.
[roll]
http://www.vuvuzela.fm/ (http://www.vuvuzela.fm/)
[thumbsup]
Quote from: ducpainter on June 19, 2010, 05:51:26 AM
http://www.vuvuzela.fm/ (http://www.vuvuzela.fm/)
[thumbsup]
that's just wrong!
watched the replay. that ref was ATROCIOUS.
he was bad both ways, but i think there were a few calls that were made which stopped the US attack and non calls that would have led to a us goal.
i'm kind of torn on dempsey's early elbow. it was incidental, but it was apparently a hard knock. i don't know that it was card worthy, but it was def a foul that was missed.
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 19, 2010, 08:20:18 AM
that's just wrong!
watched the replay. that ref was ATROCIOUS.
he was bad both ways, but i think there were a few calls that were made which stopped the US attack and non calls that would have led to a us goal.
i'm kind of torn on dempsey's early elbow. it was incidental, but it was apparently a hard knock. i don't know that it was card worthy, but it was def a foul that was missed.
From what I understand the handball has to be "intentionally done on a shot on goal" to get a yellow card. Am I wrong on this? There is no way that was intentional, though I understand making the call in the moment. Still, It's a couple days later, and I'm still mad about that game.
An Aussie got carded on the handball in the goal yesterday, though much more deserving [laugh]
PS-I'm totally bringing the vuvuzela to America!!!!! bbbbbuuuuuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!1!!!!!111!!1
I hear no chirping from the eyetalian fans. :D
The Kiwi fans had the best costumes so far. The one guy with the enormous blow-up kiwi bird on his head made me laugh out loud.
As for the NZ defender that committed the touch-foul that lead to tying penalty kick - I don't think he hung his head because he committed a foul that lead to a penalty kick; I think he hung his head because he committed a foul that all the NZ rugby players were going to mock as not being hard enough.
I'll just say this:
The Italians are better actors than soccer football athletes.
Sheesh.
That's the one part of the game I can't stand, the "simulation." [roll] Just play the game already and enough with the cheating.
Quote from: duqette on June 21, 2010, 04:29:51 AM
I'll just say this:
The Italians are better actors than soccer football athletes.
Sheesh.
That's the one part of the game I can't stand, the "simulation." [roll] Just play the game already and enough with the cheating.
did anyone catch Ruud Gullit's take on the italian style of play?
he is not what you would call a fan of it.
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 21, 2010, 04:36:38 AM
did anyone catch Ruud Gullit's take on the italian style of play?
he is not what you would call a fan of it.
link?
:)
Quote from: duqette on June 21, 2010, 05:06:04 AM
link?
:)
it was during the post-match of the italy game. the statement i'm referring to was only about 3 lines long, but it spoke volumes.
it might be on espn3. i can't view video at work.
paging Kim Jong-il:
Your team is going to need a ride home....and a band-aid for their hurt pride [laugh]
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 21, 2010, 07:44:43 AM
paging Kim Jong-il:
Your team is going to need a ride home....and a band-aid for their hurt pride [laugh]
you think the players will make it back home?
i would be amazed if they even got to see their families again.
dear leader was on the invisible cell phone by the 4th goal.
talk about dives... the dude from the Ivory Coast should win an Oscar. He puts the Italian players to shame.
Quote from: Vindingo on June 21, 2010, 09:30:32 AM
talk about dives... the dude from the Ivory Coast should win an Oscar. He puts the Italian players to shame.
yeah, that was really bad. however, it was a foul on kaka and anytime a brazilian gets ejected i will cheer. (because i'm an asshole like that)
also, i hate to admit it, but the foul that lead to the US' disallowed goal was a bit divey.
it appears there are indeed consequences for poor officiating at world cup...
http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/06/post-606.html.php (http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/06/post-606.html.php)
Quote from: derby on June 21, 2010, 10:05:03 AM
it appears there are indeed consequences for poor officiating at world cup...
http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/06/post-606.html.php (http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/06/post-606.html.php)
But you can't challenge flags in the NFL, why would they challenge a foul in the World Cup.
The North Koreans are probably looking for asylum as we speak.
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 21, 2010, 09:15:33 AM
you think the players will make it back home?
i would be amazed if they even got to see their families again.
dear leader was on the invisible cell phone by the 4th goal.
what N. Korean soccer team? :-X
[laugh]
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 21, 2010, 11:42:18 AM
what N. Korean soccer team? :-X
[laugh]
hey now. i play on a team. it's not good, and we whiff on the ball a few times per game, but we are still a team.
we just arent' in danger of defecting. [cheeky]
2010 FIFA World Cup - Portugal Routs North Korea, 7-0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHkakg7Ca-w#normal)
Viva Mexico!
i was going to post how i really wanted to see RSA go through after a severe beating being given to france.
the truth is i just didn't want to see mexico go through.
Sucks to be you. Uruguay and Mexico for group A.
Quote from: duccarlos on June 22, 2010, 08:17:37 AM
Sucks to be you. Uruguay and Mexico for group A.
i know...i only want them to lose so the US will be ranked higher. lol
now if the us can only manage to beat algeria... :-\
Not to threadjack, but I'm heading to Buenos Aires next week, what kind of mayhem should I expect?
Quote from: stateprez on June 22, 2010, 12:39:55 PM
Not to threadjack, but I'm heading to Buenos Aires next week, what kind of mayhem should I expect?
Do you need to ask? Expect the country to stop for the Argentina games and the rest of the day if they win.
Quote from: duccarlos on June 22, 2010, 12:40:55 PM
Do you need to ask? Expect the country to stop for the Argentina games and the rest of the day if they win.
I figured that much. I just didn't know if there was an Argentinian equivalent to EU soccer hooligans or something, riots, etc.
Nah, nothing that bad. Most likely you'll find a lot a drunk women [thumbsup]
Quote from: stateprez on June 22, 2010, 12:46:00 PM
I figured that much. I just didn't know if there was an Argentinian equivalent to EU soccer hooligans or something, riots, etc.
there are idiot fans for every team in every sport.
buy yourself a messi jersey and go to a bar on game day. you should be fine. [laugh]
USA robbed of ANOTHER goal by poor officiating... [bang]
It was a close call, but after being robbed once that one should have gone the other way. Assholes.
I'm more pissed with the practically open net that the guy decided to blast the ball over.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Are these guys trying to lose?!?!?! Get the stupid ball in the goal and shut the make the beast with two backs up!!! God!!!!!
WOW [clap]
GOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLL!!!!!!!! [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
Donovan FTW!!! he'd be such a hero... if the USA cared about soccer.
WIN!!! [beer]
Good on ya Boys! [thumbsup]
[bacon]
awesome, great stuff. [beer]
Wow, I never want to see a game like that again! If the US cared, this would be a huge win and people would be celebrating in the streets.
I'm running around by myself in my cul-de-sac...
U-S-A U-S-A U-S-A U-S-A
I'm getting funny looks from the neighbor's gardeners
I'm glad we won for sure ;D
but I'm starting to feel like there might be a little anti-US bias there >:(
....wonder why [laugh]
Quote from: Bacon Junkie on June 23, 2010, 07:11:33 AM
I'm running around by myself in my cul-de-sac...
U-S-A U-S-A U-S-A U-S-A
I'm getting funny looks from the neighbor's gardeners
i nearly fell out of my chair.
it would be nice if they would make the games a little less edge of your seat and more "the USA ain't nothin to make the beast with two backs with!"
but i'll take the win however it comes.
if i wasn't at work i would be at a bar half lit singing and chanting for the team.
i want to see the ratings for these games to see how much nobody cares about soccer in this country.
if there isn't an investigation into the FIFA refs after the World Cup I'll be shocked. I almost would bet there is something going on there.
Nail biting good stuff. The pub was going crazy this morning. Bring on the next round!
Crikeys... I was on a conference call while watching the game... when the score happened I started screaming... and then remembered I was still on the call... thank God I had hit the mute button.... wow, with all those shots that were so damn close... it was nice to see one finally go in.... Algeria was much better that I expected... they almost always had an immediate return attack on us.... but the US had way too many missed shots that should have been closer....
Quote from: ryandalling on June 23, 2010, 08:34:25 AM
Crikeys... I was on a conference call while watching the game... when the score happened I started screaming... and then remembered I was still on the call... thank God I had hit the mute button.... wow, with all those shots that were so damn close... it was nice to see one finally go in.... Algeria was much better that I expected... they almost always had an immediate return attack on us.... but the US had way too many missed shots that should have been closer....
i can think of 2 right off the bat...
If altidore can figure out how to finish he'll be deadly.
this weekend is going to be good.
USA - Ghana on sat afternoon
Argentina-Mex sun morn and then Germany-England sun afternoon.
The only thing I'm upset about is making the Union game sunday at 5.
That will be a tough one to make work since i'm supposed to cook at our tailgate starting at noon. :-\
Great game by the USA team
But this championship will be won by the Dutch ;D
Quote from: supertjeduc on June 23, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
Great game by the USA team
But this championship will be won by the Dutch ;D
What will put them over the top? Will it be their superior ovens? Or will it be their advanced rudder technology? Hard to say really.
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on June 23, 2010, 12:50:43 PM
What will put them over the top? Will it be their superior ovens? Or will it be their advanced rudder technology? Hard to say really.
sac
Possibly their propensity to split checks.
Quote from: pennyrobber on June 23, 2010, 01:11:31 PM
Possibly their propensity to split checks.
[laugh]
Well, I'm off to paint my GO NETHERLANDS! banners.
(http://www.wackypackages2007.com/images/flashback/Dutch%20Boy.jpg)
sac
/proost! [beer]
After watching the replay. I think their out to get us. ;)
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 23, 2010, 07:44:14 PM
After watching the replay. I think their out to get us. ;)
i watched it last night. i esp like the pregnant dog slap that dempsey took. [roll]
and i do like listening to the conspiracy theorists. and i also love that every american who doesn't watch soccer on a reg basis is screming for instant replay because "it's not fair"
Speaking of pregnant dog slap... I read that one of the Algeria players pregnant dog slapped a female reporter after the game...
Found it....
http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/06/-algerian-player-rafik.html.php (http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/06/-algerian-player-rafik.html.php)
I like the Univision commercial they showed this morning. It shows all these different latin people saying that when their country, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, etc., play they bring the country together. The announcer jumps in and says that when the US plays everyone comes together. The melting pot is never as apparent.
Italy is totally going home... the big fakers... as my kid used to put it, "Neener neener poo poo"
Quote from: duccarlos on June 24, 2010, 05:22:38 AM
I like the Univision commercial they showed this morning. It shows all these different latin people saying that when their country, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, etc., play they bring the country together. The announcer jumps in and says that when the US plays everyone comes together. The melting pot is never as apparent.
i'll let the guys know you liked it. [thumbsup]
Ciao azzuri!
don't flop when the door hits you on the way out! ;D
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 24, 2010, 09:20:23 AM
Ciao azzuri!
don't flop when the door hits you on the way out! ;D
Don't make me headbutt you! >:(
sac
Check it out
http://www.gousabid.com/ (http://www.gousabid.com/)
Miami 2018!!
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 24, 2010, 09:20:23 AM
Ciao azzuri!
don't flop when the door hits you on the way out! ;D
I was a bit disappointed with the way they played. :-\ The only time they stepped up was when they were down by a goal or two. [roll] Why the hell didn't they play with that passion and intensity the whole tournament?! [bang]
Well, at least Team USA is still in it... If they can avoid losing to Ghana again.
Quote from: duccarlos on June 24, 2010, 05:22:38 AM
I like the Univision commercial they showed this morning. It shows all these different latin people saying that when their country, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, etc., play they bring the country together. The announcer jumps in and says that when the US plays everyone comes together. The melting pot is never as apparent.
I had only seen a couple highlights from the US-ALG game, so last night, the wife and I watched it on Univision (only channel showing it last night on our TV). IT WAS AWESOME! [laugh]
I mean, the game was fun to watch...nail biting. But watching it in espanol brings a whole new level of awesomeness!
GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
Quote from: duccarlos on June 24, 2010, 09:29:30 AM
Check it out
http://www.gousabid.com/ (http://www.gousabid.com/)
Miami 2018!!
Philadelphia is one of the current front runners [thumbsup]
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 24, 2010, 09:37:32 AM
I had only seen a couple highlights from the US-ALG game, so last night, the wife and I watched it on Univision (only channel showing it last night on our TV). IT WAS AWESOME! [laugh]
I mean, the game was fun to watch...nail biting. But watching it in espanol brings a whole new level of awesomeness!
GOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
it was on espn at 10pm
and that stupid goal call is most of the reason i can't watch games on univision
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 24, 2010, 09:44:57 AM
and that stupid goal call is most of the reason i can't watch games on univision
You obviously have no taste. I fell asleep twice watching games on ESPN. They are extremely boring.
Quote from: duccarlos on June 24, 2010, 09:55:01 AM
You obviously have no taste. I fell asleep twice watching games on ESPN. They are extremely boring.
i'm watching the games, i know what's happening. the only thing i need announcers for is to tell me who the player is if i can't already tell. i tend to tune them out most of the time.
and the long drawn out goal thing was funny at first, now it just annoys the shit out of me. there isn't always emotion in it, most of the time it's being done just to be done. maybe it's because i'm white.... [cheeky]
and alexi lalas needs to be put out of everyone's misery too.
Well Italy can go hang out with france, and drink whine.
I have the games on while I work. I'm contsantly multitasking and can't keep watching the game the whole time. When I had the game on ESPN I could never tell when they had scored. I missed a few goals simply because they used the same exact tone throughout the whole games. Absolutely no emotion. The guys on Univision are more like fans than the "experts" on ESPN that sound more like they're bitter that they're not playing.
I've been listening to the ESPN radio broadcasts while I work (my local sports station is broadcasting every game), and I've found them to be most entertaining and very exciting. Certainly no question when a goal is scored, and then called back. [bang]
I wonder if the TV guys are told to keep it toned down, because presumably you can see for yourself what's going on... ?
I've become quite the addict. My BF is wondering what happened to his real girlfriend...
I think they purposely told them not to show emotion to not show bias. The Univision people refer to the latin american team as "our own". So slightly biased.
Wordl Cup? Meh... (and I know the Italians will back me here....)... who cares [roll]
France and Italy were not as lucky as Germany and England. Spain might be going home today. Not a good World Cup so far for the Western Europeans.
Engalnd and Germany are western Europeans.
Te quiero Argentina now that Australia (hahahahahaha) is inevitably on their way home*
*to Europe [laugh]
Yep, they both are Western European, but everyone thought they would dominate at least the first round. Everyone expected the big 5 to make it past the first round.
Quote from: duccarlos on June 25, 2010, 04:58:41 AMEveryone expected the big 5 to make it past the first round.
True.
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 25, 2010, 04:41:11 AM
Wordl Cup? Meh... (and I know the Italians will back me here....)... who cares [roll]
HAHA! I nearly fell over after reading that one.
and they did start caring. in the last 10 min at least....
Quote from: duccarlos on June 24, 2010, 04:56:50 PM
I have the games on while I work. I'm contsantly multitasking and can't keep watching the game the whole time. When I had the game on ESPN I could never tell when they had scored. I missed a few goals simply because they used the same exact tone throughout the whole games. Absolutely no emotion. The guys on Univision are more like fans than the "experts" on ESPN that sound more like they're bitter that they're not playing.
I cna't watch at work. I can only follow the gamecast =(
i have to watch the replays or the expanded highlights at night.
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 25, 2010, 04:41:11 AM
Wordl Cup? Meh... (and I know the Italians will back me here....)... who cares [roll]
wait, there was a world cup this year? ;D
Quote from: Vindingo on June 25, 2010, 07:40:02 AM
wait, there was a world cup this year? ;D
and.... Ducati is making a hypermotard ;)
Quote from: bobspapa on June 25, 2010, 08:54:41 AM
and.... Ducati is making a hypermotard ;)
that must be what distracted the team....
That was a hell of goal by Spain. [clap]
how stupid does Chile's goalkeep feel about now...
Doh!
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 25, 2010, 09:57:56 AM
That was a hell of goal by Spain. [clap]
i only read about it. i can't see it until i get home...provided i get home in time to see anyof the coverage before passing out.
Here we go. [popcorn]
Lets see what you got US
Again, another early goal. WTF [bang] [bang]
Bummer, but nice goal
Donovan is the Man. [clap]
Goaaaaaaaalllll!!!! [bacon]
[bang]
WHAT'S HAPPENING??!!!
I'm stuck with no tv, no radio, and only my iPhone but no wifi to stream. [bang]
AAAAAARRRRRRRRGGHH!!!
Ghana took the lead again in extra time.
over Ghana 2 US 1
They got us again. Oh well. [clap] [clap]
Good on our guys. It was a good run and they should be proud.
Well, now I guess,
Go Spain!!!!!
Call the Highway patrol, England just got robbed of a goal.
i'm not sure who i would prefer to see go on.
germany has been playing well, but they are always in the running. it would be nice to see england beat them because of that, but they have been playing like crap for the msot part.
they are showing a few signs of life today, but not as much we are led to believe they should be.
DANG ENGLAND!!!!!!!!
got owned.
What is with the refs in the world cup? I mean, maybe they always miss this many calls, but this many games close together really highlights it, but seriously....
it was 2 feet inside the line when it bounced....I can't see that being that hard to miss. Maybe I'm wrong.
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/fifa-acknowledges-problems-with-jabulani-world-cup-ball?Gt1=39002 (http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/fifa-acknowledges-problems-with-jabulani-world-cup-ball?Gt1=39002)
Argentina is putting it too Mexico.
I missed the first goal, and just watched the replay. WTF Ref. [bang]
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/World-Cup-referee-blunders-prove-instant-replay-needed-in-soccer (http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/World-Cup-referee-blunders-prove-instant-replay-needed-in-soccer)
Well Mexico and US are out, all i got left is Japan to go for.
After that first goal that should have been called back, Mexico played like shit. They simply don't know how to play when they're behind, unlike the US that only place when they're behind.
Arjen Robben is BACK!!!!
Brazil looked strong today.
even when brazil doens't look strong they usually win.
it's freaking Brazil!
also, uncounted goal or not, germany trounced England.
I'm happy to see the arrogance of the media squashed, but i owuld alsolike to see someone take germany out.
it's gonna be brazil-germany in the final if this keeps up.
You don't think Argentina has a chance? You obviously haven't been seeing them play.
I guess now that the US, the brits, and our southern neighbors are out...go spain? Maybe. Im not sure who to root for. Ghana? The did kick our ass good.
Well that was a eal barn burner of a game..... [bang]
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 28, 2010, 03:56:34 PM
I guess now that the US, the brits, and our southern neighbors are out...go spain? Maybe. Im not sure who to root for. Ghana? The did kick our ass good.
i was pulling for the japanese today..that didn't work
yesterday it was slovakia....
i have a really bad track record it seems.
Knight, stay the hell away from spain will you? ;)
I say Germany and The Dutch, or I'm out.
Quote from: El Matador on June 29, 2010, 09:25:10 AM
Knight, stay the hell away from spain will you? ;)
i was very torn, i don't want to see greg louganis..i mean ronaldo move on, but spain is one of the top ones so i would have liked to see them knocked out too.
ohh well. time to cheer for brazil!
German Soccer Coach Eats Booger Video3.flv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xp0B-ibYUg#normal)
It was heart breaking here in Japan last night, really hoping they would win.
Quote from: kopfjäger on June 29, 2010, 06:23:17 PM
German Soccer Coach Eats Booger Video3.flv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xp0B-ibYUg#normal)
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Some pics from the bar
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/__WCKsvKd7HA/TCq_JZmRwnI/AAAAAAAAB0o/lBQEzvYc-y0/s720/IMG_5855-1.JPG)
Some how i got a hold of a red marker and drew the retarded Japanese flags on everyone's faces
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/__WCKsvKd7HA/TCq_HGg2y_I/AAAAAAAAB0g/vAx15iSFWaM/s800/IMG_5849-1.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/__WCKsvKd7HA/TCq_IaIGQ1I/AAAAAAAAB0k/CS-2A_wWVPo/s720/IMG_5851-1.JPG)
Slick Willy having a Budweiser with the boys.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/clinton-carlos.jpg)
no games today. what am i going to do? :-\
Quote from: The Happy Pip on June 29, 2010, 09:37:11 AM
I say Germany and The Dutch, or I'm out.
Yeah , we just have to crush Brazil (easy)
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 30, 2010, 04:02:13 AM
no games today. what am i going to do? :-\
Today sucks balls. I'll need to actually work and play MW2 during my conference calls.
Quote from: duccarlos on June 30, 2010, 05:00:58 AM
Today sucks balls. I'll need to actually work and play MW2 during my conference calls.
can't play MW2 as i'm actually at work.
and my supervisor is sitting in the cube with us today so i can't even spend a lot of time reading about what's going on.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 30, 2010, 07:43:18 AM
and my supervisor is sitting in the cube with us today so i can't even spend a lot of time reading about what's going on.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
No worries there, as there isn't anything going on until Friday.
How will I live without my daily World Cup hit?!
And, more importantly, why oh why did I plan a motorcycle camping trip for the same weekend as the Final? [bang]
Quote from: duqette on June 30, 2010, 08:22:39 AM
No worries there, as there isn't anything going on until Friday.
How will I live without my daily World Cup hit?!
And, more importantly, why oh why did I plan a motorcycle camping trip for the same weekend as the Final? [bang]
today is quarter close. we are here until midnight. we are all being watched carefully.
as for your planned trip...well, i have a theory and it rhymes with backpass. [laugh]
I played a while, worked, masturbated, more work, lunch, work, now I'm bored. I miss the "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL"
Quote from: duccarlos on June 30, 2010, 11:26:50 AM
I played a while, worked, masturbated, more work, lunch, work, now I'm bored. I miss the "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL"
Are you sure you didn't poop a time or two somewhere in there?
sac
Quote from: SacDuc on June 30, 2010, 11:37:35 AM
Are you sure you didn't poop a time or two somewhere in there?
sac
Poop!? Who cares about poop? Where's the hand-washing?!
Hand washing? Was is this you are referring to?
Quote from: duqette on June 30, 2010, 11:56:34 AM
Poop!? Who cares about poop? Where's the hand-washing?!
Clearly you do not know duccarlos.
sac
Quote from: duccarlos on June 30, 2010, 11:26:50 AM
I played a while, worked, masturbated, more work, lunch, work, now I'm bored. I miss the "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL"
if you have cable, check on demand for replays. they even have it in HD with spanish announcers.
Quote from: SacDuc on June 30, 2010, 12:21:34 PM
Clearly you do not know duccarlos.
sac
I care deeply about my poop
yay! world cup action is back! [clap] ;D
Could it be? 2-1 Netherland???
YEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHH [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer] [beer]
I normally cheer against the dutch because i just don't like the sea of orange.
I'll be wearing orange for a while now.
is it bad that i'm this excited about brazil getting knocked out?
Does this make the Dutch the preemptive favorites to win the whole thing now?
Or did Brazil just suck? (Own goal! First time ever in World Cup playoff rounds, according to my announcers.)
Nah, you still have Argentina, Spain and Germany, even though Argentina is playing Germany tomorrow.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 02, 2010, 07:04:44 AM
I normally cheer against the dutch because i just don't like the sea of orange.
I'll be wearing orange for a while now.
When I headed out for lunch I was met out in the street by a gang of orange-wearing dutch men looking for the 1) the embassy or 2) a dutch bar. [drink] They invited me to join them out for a celebration [beer]but I had to go back to work.
Definitely fun working in downtown DC sometimes.
Quote from: duqette on July 02, 2010, 07:36:23 AM
Does this make the Dutch the preemptive favorites to win the whole thing now?
Or did Brazil just suck? (Own goal! First time ever in World Cup playoff rounds, according to my announcers.)
First goal was very slightly touched by Brazil, but if they hadn't it would still be a gooooaaaal
And yes we will win the world cup
Wearing my bright orange KNVB jersey proudly today -- and pretty much everyone I've met here in our little town seems to think -- with the lion head -- it's an insurance company, mortgage brokerage or something. [laugh]
Hup Holland Hup!!!!
tomorrow i have a spot at stammtisch in the german bar. it's gonna be packed!
Can't wait to start drinking at 9am. [drink] [beer]
Ghana is up 1-0 right now. If they get through, I don't know that they could take the Neds. I still say Spain takes it all.
Quote from: pennyrobber on July 02, 2010, 10:43:21 AM
Ghana is up 1-0 right now. If they get through, I don't know that they could take the Neds. I still say Spain takes it all.
It's going to the shootout. Sweet.
The last 10 min of the game was frantic, to sat the least. [clap]
i'm glad ghana lost.
Germany just tooks sum fools DOWN!!!!!!!!!!
Germany vs Spain. Who ya got? I'm going with the Fatherland.
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 02, 2010, 07:30:49 PM
por que?
because it's 2 years in a row that the US has lost to them.
at least this year it wasn't on a BS call.
that and diego forlan is just dreamy..lol
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 03, 2010, 01:16:16 PM
Germany vs Spain. Who ya got? I'm going with the Fatherland.
germany.
then it will be germany and holland in the final. i think germany will win, but i would be ok with holland winning too.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 04, 2010, 05:46:00 AM
that and diego forlan is just dreamy..lol
germany.
then it will be germany and holland in the final. i think germany will win, but i would be ok with holland winning too.
Yep, that's it. Keep rooting for germany and Holland.
PS, that's pretty ghey
Quote from: El Matador on July 04, 2010, 03:54:36 PM
Yep, that's it. Keep rooting for germany and Holland.
PS, that's pretty ghey
what? a man cant' say that another man is attractive without it being gay?
you've got the long flowing locks and european background, i thought you would understand [cheeky]
WOWWWWWWWOOOOOWWWW we got there final [beer] [beer] [beer]
Quote from: supertjeduc on July 06, 2010, 11:28:16 AM
WOWWWWWWWOOOOOWWWW we got there final [beer] [beer] [beer]
Sure was holding my breath there for the last few exciting minutes of injury time after the Pereira score. Felt awfully good to exhale!
Great game for the orange... that kick to the face looked brutal in the first half.... then the barage of scores in the second half... fun game to watch.
Congrats to the Dutch. [clap] [drink]
spain or germany?
I'm thinking it might be the motherland in the final
Quote from: Le Pirate on July 06, 2010, 01:11:12 PM
spain or germany?
I'm thinking it might be the motherland in the final
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 03, 2010, 01:16:16 PM
Germany vs Spain. Who ya got? I'm going with the Fatherland.
The octopus picked Spain and he hasn't been wrong yet.
Quote from: duccarlos on July 07, 2010, 04:24:35 AM
The octopus picked Spain and he hasn't been wrong yet.
dam that prognosticating octopus!
i'm still going with the fatherland.
i want to see torres cry.
We're gonna win tonight. ;D
(http://pakogom.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/bandera1024.jpg)
This World Cup has been weird, but whomever wins between these 2 should potentially win it all.
GO DUTCH!
I don't really care who wins, but my good friend just moved back from the Netherlands and I'll be watching the final at his house.
i owuld love to see the traffic cones win, but i just like watching germany play so much.
either way i'll be watching the game from the german bar.
Quote from: duccarlos on July 07, 2010, 05:55:18 AM
This World Cup has been weird, but whomever wins between these 2 should potentially win it all.
"...should potentially..."? ;D I dunno if I'd go that far out on a limb, DC...
J/K
Seriously, you're probably right, but mainly because I expect Germany to continue dominating right through to the end, even though -- with the good Dutch last name DeVries and bushels of Frieslanders in my family tree -- I'm completely in the tank for Holland.
It should be a splendid game, between the two most ruthless attacking teams in the tournament.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURIA!!!!!!!!!
mother make the beast with two backser....
i jsut got a meeting request starting at 2:30
the organizer is not on my list of liked people right now.
On a conference call right now. They better not run late or I will go postal.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 07, 2010, 08:27:46 AM
mother make the beast with two backser....
i jsut got a meeting request starting at 2:30
the organizer is not on my list of liked people right now.
it's a good thing i have a tv on my desk...
Weird game so far (at least it seems that way following it online & listening to the ESPN Radio audio) -- a whole lot less offense from both sides than I expected AND Spain seems to be in the driver's seat...
Spain has been the aggresor. The Spanish goalie almost got caught sleeping there for a second. A lot of mid field playing.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shoulda been 2-0 just a second ago... Pedro should have passed that ball to Torres!
looks like spain figured out how to stop germany, and germany couldn't break down their defense.
at least spain-holland will be a different final.
La madre patria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful game by Spain. Hope they enjoy second place to my boys in Orange. ;D
Graaaaaande espaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaana!!!!!!!
Congrats to Spain. [clap]
Spain [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Quote from: triangleforge on July 07, 2010, 11:26:08 AM
Beautiful game by Spain. Hope they enjoy second place to my boys in Orange. ;D
No way man. Spain's got it. I called it like 5 pages back. [thumbsup]
Quote from: pennyrobber on July 07, 2010, 11:49:59 AM
No way man. Spain's got it. I called it like 5 pages back. [thumbsup]
Well, if that's how it's played, take a quick look at the second post of this thread. ;)
No way , [evil] We are (almost champion)
It's simple really. Let the octopus pick em. Hasn't been wrong yet.
good game! we had it on the overhead screen in the lab while we were doing necropsies [laugh]
hrm...orange or red............................................red [evil]
btw--a little late, but apparently univision has streamed every game over the net for free. i found that out a little late.
We are going to lose (that dam octopus picked Spain) ;D
Watch the octopus be wrong this one time. In paper Spain should win.
I think he picks Spain so that they don't eat him. Pablo el Pulpo.
what did the psychic lady say?
her record is pretty good too.
Not as good a record as the pulpo.
Oke' we are going to win , just heared that octo was wrong with the final of euro 2008 (and that was then also his only mis) ;D
Quote from: supertjeduc on July 09, 2010, 07:56:31 AM
Oke' we are going to win , just heared that octo was wrong with the final of euro 2008 (and that was then also his only mis) ;D
apparently there is a parakeet in china that picked the netherlands.
no idea what it's record is
Quote from: duccarlos on July 09, 2010, 06:36:48 AM
I think he picks Spain so that they don't eat him. Pablo el Pulpo.
El pulpo ha decidido que ganaremos.. you're right man. He doesn't want some big lady slapping him against a rock to soften him up before dunking him into boiling water.
If I was a Pulpo, I'd do the same.
BTW.. get your Spanish flags ready, we're going to win!
;D
(http://www.fondos10.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Pulpo-3D.jpg)
Did he make a pic for the third place game?
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 09, 2010, 12:54:01 PM
Did he make a pic for the third place game?
He's picked Spain.. it was on the national news here yesterday. [thumbsup]
Quote from: NuTTs on July 10, 2010, 03:02:46 AM
He's picked Spain.. it was on the national news here yesterday. [thumbsup]
spain isn't playing in the 3rd place game. [cheeky]
Gongrats to Germany on the third place win. Great game. Let's hope the final is as good. Go Netherlands, make that octopus wrong. :D
Que viva España!
Holandeses faltudos de mierda, me cago en su madre
Que grande Andres, que grande Espana, que grande los CAMPEONES!!!!!!!!!!!
La FURIA!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Spain. [clap] But like Alexi said, "it was a pig of a game."
Congrats to Spain, and to Iniesta for a very pretty goal in a less than pretty game. OK, I was screaming at the TV for offsides on that play, but the replay proved me wrong. [clap]
Anyone know what his undershirt said?
Yeah, that was an ugly ass game. The dutch couldn't mark us so they tried to beat us by fouling our players. There should have been a couple of reds there.
and this I have been waiting for.........to my ex spouses father who told me at our wedding "that if you are not Dutch then you are not much" and also to my ex and the whole family.........GO make the beast with two backs YOURSELVES! HA HA make the beast with two backsING HA! [thumbsup]
<--------DOES A HAPPY DANCE!
^^ If they aren't on this forum. They probably won't get that message.
oh they'll get it alright.......... [laugh]
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38194835/ns/world_news-africa/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38194835/ns/world_news-africa/)
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/spain-manages-to-shine-in-dark-world-cup-final (http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/worldcup/story/spain-manages-to-shine-in-dark-world-cup-final)
i don't kow about the fouling of spanish players to stop them. it seemed a lot more like spain fielded a diving team.
the dutch were jsut playing more physically and spain decided to cheat to get ahead. and it worked. congrats.
great lesson to teach the kids and a wonderful way for the sport to grow.
Unfortunately, I think all the flopping and crying on the ground has turned a lot of the US television audience off of soccer. I watched almost every game and I still love the sport, but the sport needs to change and be brought into the current day and age.... replay, goal line sensors, and pregnant dog slaps for anybody caught flopping.
So the cleets (sp?) to the chest was flopping around? I believe that the Spanish started flopping after they realized that the refs would simply not call the real fouls. At least 2 real fouls should have been red cards.
If you guys didn't see how ugly Holland was playing, then you're honestly blind. I truly did not care about who won, all the teams I wanted to win lost in earlier rounds, and I would have enjoyed watching Holland finally win one. But if they would have won after that game, I would have been done with soccer.
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38203200/ns/sports-world_cup/ (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38203200/ns/sports-world_cup/)
Quote from: duccarlos on July 12, 2010, 05:42:53 AM
If you guys didn't see how ugly Holland was playing, then you're honestly blind. I truly did not care about who won, all the teams I wanted to win lost in earlier rounds, and I would have enjoyed watching Holland finally win one. But if they would have won after that game, I would have been done with soccer.
Holland definitely was playing dirty, but that doesn't also mean that Spain wasn't doing the same.
Either they were better at hiding from the Ref's from what we could see on TV (VERY LIKELY) or the refs just chose to call the plays differently. Who knows.
I recall through many years of playing, it is very very easy to hide little things that gave a significant advantage.
I think that free kick at the end Spain got was a bullshit call.
There was no foot contact from what I can see.
But hey.........you can never blame that for losing a game (of course in weird circumstances you can, but not yesterday), Holland had plenty of chances to score.
I thought for sure Robeen was going to land one of those.
Spain did learn to play in to the ref's and took a lot of dives.
Quote from: kopfjäger on July 11, 2010, 06:28:10 PM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38194835/ns/world_news-africa/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38194835/ns/world_news-africa/)
You trying to get this thread locked? That's an excellent attempt at it.
Quote from: duccarlos on July 12, 2010, 05:42:53 AM
So the cleets (sp?) to the chest was flopping around? I believe that the Spanish started flopping after they realized that the refs would simply not call the real fouls. At least 2 real fouls should have been red cards.
If you guys didn't see how ugly Holland was playing, then you're honestly blind. I truly did not care about who won, all the teams I wanted to win lost in earlier rounds, and I would have enjoyed watching Holland finally win one. But if they would have won after that game, I would have been done with soccer.
i didn't say that he was flopping after taking a cleats to the chest. i'm still mixed on how intentional that was. it may just be an opportunistic thing as well. I didn't see the dutch as playing dirty, just very physical. and yes, there should have been more red cards (btw, that game set the record for cards in a final. go ref!)
there were several others that were def flops though. spain just had more and they were more blatant when they did.
also, it wasn't just this game that was decided. look at how uruguay got here. even though i'm happy they took ghana out, i'm very displeased with the way it happened.
I'm a Holland fan, but I'll posit this up front: Nigel de Jong should have drawn a red card for coming in with cleats flying like that, and that probably would have pretty much decided the match.
But was this really the most rugged final EVER, times two? 13 yellows and almost every run ends in a free kick? I'm sorry, I've seen a lot rougher play that the ref kept under control without becoming the central figure in the whole contest. Webb (the referee) was handing out Best Actress Oscars every few minutes; both sides were playing that game, but Spain definitely had better acting lessons.
There is nothing like this.. I wish you could see, hear and feel the atmosphere in Spain right now.
Pure euphoria! Unfortunately I've had to travel to Barcelona for work this morning however, last night was amazing. Even out in the sticks where I live people went absolutely crazy!
[beer]
Quote from: NuTTs on July 12, 2010, 09:21:11 AM
There is nothing like this.. I wish you could see, hear and feel the atmosphere in Spain right now.
Pure euphoria! Unfortunately I've had to travel to Barcelona for work this morning however, last night was amazing. Even out in the sticks where I live people went absolutely crazy!
[beer]
With all of your country's current issues at hand, I am very happy that that is a sunny day for your country right now [thumbsup]
Quote from: NuTTs on July 12, 2010, 09:21:11 AM
There is nothing like this.. I wish you could see, hear and feel the atmosphere in Spain right now.
Pure euphoria! Unfortunately I've had to travel to Barcelona for work this morning however, last night was amazing. Even out in the sticks where I live people went absolutely crazy!
[beer]
Must be amazing -- one of those rare moments that you'll remember forever. Very cool!!!
Quote from: NuTTs on July 12, 2010, 09:21:11 AM
There is nothing like this.. I wish you could see, hear and feel the atmosphere in Spain right now.
Pure euphoria! Unfortunately I've had to travel to Barcelona for work this morning however, last night was amazing. Even out in the sticks where I live people went absolutely crazy!
[beer]
i can only imagine.
maybe one day the US will get behind the sport and feel the excitement of the win.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 12, 2010, 09:50:59 AM
maybe one day the US will get behind the sport and feel the excitement of the win.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
I share your enthusiasm in this, but even laugh at myself when it comes to a reality.
Can you ever see some professional soccer player getting an hour on a Thursday Night to say he is signing with the Galaxy and leaving the Crew?
As said above, for the US to take an interest in soccer a lot of things would need to change. Replay, better officials, and such to start with. I am only a very casual fan and this Cup left a bad taste in my mouth. I just couldn't help feeling like the refs were dirty. Might have something to do with the area it was held in.
But what really needs to change is the cheap acting. I understand that falling down like you're going to die and then getting right up to pregnant dog about it has long been a part of the game but it turns me off instantly. I don't want to compare sports because I know it is totally different but these guys seem like pussies and choke artists. Too many times I see a guy get a good shot and totally hesitate. I think the guy who scored the goal yesterday must have had 3 chances while I was briefly watching and let the defenseman get to the ball before even trying to score. Maybe I don't understand the intricacies but at least try to shoot it even if it is off the wrong foot. I would like to see them take a shot from Ray Lewis or play a round of Austrailian rules football or even Lacrosse. That is real hitting. Disclaimer- I'm not saying soccer isn't physical but the exact opposite. I like watching soccer when it is physical and no ones crying.
Sadly for soccer fans, America's best atheletes play American Football.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 12, 2010, 09:54:37 AM
Can you ever see some professional soccer player getting an hour on a Thursday Night to say he is signing with the Galaxy and leaving the Crew?
[laugh] That one made me laugh out loud!!!
There was a moderate amount of buzz when Beckham moved to the galaxy, but I think that was because he is married to a spice girl.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 12, 2010, 07:27:45 AM
I didn't see the dutch as playing dirty, just very physical.
Really now? you need to get your hate-on-spain glasses off.
Terrible fouls (Netherlands vs Spain) World cup 2010 final (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjrV9PX0VbU#normal)
I count 4 here that should have been straight reds.
What class from the Dutch, I almost expected him to sock the referee:
2010 Final Goal by Spain - Andres Iniesta goal vs Netherlands Spain Wins for the First Time 1 - 0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdel8q0c73c&feature=related#normal)
Apparently even with a defender four feet behind him it was supposed to be offside?
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 12, 2010, 04:17:22 AM
i don't kow about the fouling of spanish players to stop them. it seemed a lot more like spain fielded a diving team.
the dutch were jsut playing more physically and spain decided to cheat to get ahead. and it worked. congrats.
See above [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: metallimonster on July 12, 2010, 10:30:43 AM
But what really needs to change is the cheap acting. I understand that falling down like you're going to die and then getting right up to pregnant dog about it has long been a part of the game but it turns me off instantly.
NBA Flops (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoc8Ei9xk8g#normal)
Quote from: triangleforge on July 11, 2010, 12:59:16 PM
Anyone know what his undershirt said?
It said something about Dani Jarque being with them on the field. Jarque was a midfielder that died of a massive heart attack a couple of months back, he was 26 IIRC.
Hey man I didn't say it doesn't happen in other sports but it just seems blatant in soccer and a lot of people do not watch the NBA for the same reason. All I'm saying is, that to get a bigger US audience those things would have to change. That is all.
My uncle works for the Columbus Crew and I love going to MLS games, seems like there is much less of this kind of stuff going on. I don't mind a little bit of it as a part of the game but it seemed like it was every 10 seconds in yesterday's match.
Quote from: El Matador on July 12, 2010, 11:01:22 AM
What class from the Dutch, I almost expected him to sock the referee:
2010 Final Goal by Spain - Andres Iniesta goal vs Netherlands Spain Wins for the First Time 1 - 0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdel8q0c73c&feature=related#normal)
Apparently even with a defender four feet behind him it was supposed to be offside?
Look at the video you posted, at 0:13 -- Iniesta is clearly offside by a yard or two at that point... BUT the Dutch player intercepts the pass; Iniesta gets back onside, shakes the defender, takes a nifty pass under huge defensive pressure, connects on a really tough bouncing ball and scores a beautiful goal. The linesman called it correctly (at least as well as I understand the whole "passive offside" rule) but until I saw the replay I was dead certain he was still offside from the prior volley -- and if that first pass had made it through, the ONLY call would have been offside. I'd wager a fair amount that with emotions & exhastion running high, no video replay & the same scenario on the other end of the field, Spanish players would have reacted exactly the same way.
Quote from: El Matador on July 12, 2010, 11:02:17 AM
See above [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
yes, i know you are cheering for spain.
yes, i didn't want spain to win.
i already said there should have been more red cards.
iniesta and villla should have been carded for simulation.
Quote from: triangleforge on July 12, 2010, 11:33:54 AM
Look at the video you posted, at 0:13 -- Iniesta is clearly offside by a yard or two at that point...
Actually, no. That angle does not show it, but the pass had already been shot at that point. Iniesta was in front of the leftmost defender at the time.
See?
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/TDt97zaDctI/AAAAAAAADtg/RYT7Pctu29Y/Picture%202.png)
Quote from: El Matador on July 12, 2010, 11:45:34 AM
Actually, no. That angle does not show it, but the pass had already been shot at that point. Iniesta was in front of the leftmost defender at the time.
See?
read the rest of his post. he was offsides, then got back on before that ball was played to him.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 12, 2010, 11:39:40 AM
yes, i know you are cheering for spain.
yes, i didn't want spain to win.
i already said there should have been more red cards.
iniesta and villla should have been carded for simulation.
Villa, yes. Iniesta, no. the laugh was towards the part when you said that the Dutch wasn't fouling as much as the Spanish diving. Just look at the video and say that with the straight face.
Quote from: KnightofNi on July 12, 2010, 11:47:58 AM
read the rest of his post. he was offsides, then got back on before that ball was played to him.
I did. That is the proof that he wasn't. The pass that is being made in the picture is the one that gets intercepted, not the one for the goal, in
that one Iniesta is a good four yards in front of the defender.
Quote from: El Matador on July 12, 2010, 11:05:04 AM
It said something about Dani Jarque being with them on the field. Jarque was a midfielder that died of a massive heart attack a couple of months back, he was 26 IIRC.
That's a very fitting tribute.
Quote from: metallimonster on July 12, 2010, 10:30:43 AM
As said above, for the US to take an interest in soccer a lot of things would need to change. Replay, better officials, and such to start with. I am only a very casual fan and this Cup left a bad taste in my mouth. I just couldn't help feeling like the refs were dirty. Might have something to do with the area it was held in.
But what really needs to change is the cheap acting. I understand that falling down like you're going to die and then getting right up to pregnant dog about it has long been a part of the game but it turns me off instantly. I don't want to compare sports because I know it is totally different but these guys seem like pussies and choke artists. Too many times I see a guy get a good shot and totally hesitate. I think the guy who scored the goal yesterday must have had 3 chances while I was briefly watching and let the defenseman get to the ball before even trying to score. Maybe I don't understand the intricacies but at least try to shoot it even if it is off the wrong foot. I would like to see them take a shot from Ray Lewis or play a round of Austrailian rules football or even Lacrosse. That is real hitting. Disclaimer- I'm not saying soccer isn't physical but the exact opposite. I like watching soccer when it is physical and no ones crying.
Sadly for soccer fans, America's best atheletes play American Football.
Sorry Jay, but your understanding of soccer is very little.
Compare FIFA to a group that is like the NFL, but manages the entire world...............
Soccer lovers don't see that as crying.............it is emotional attachment to the game..........
The reason the "best athletes" (which is purely debatable they are NFL or Hoops players or whatever) choose these sports as kids are taught that soccer is everything you mentioned above. Acting, bad refs, etc etc.
I got into an argument at a bar with a Road Pirate (I'll explain that if need be) yesterday during the game.
He was trying to claim the NFL is the biggest and most watched sport in the world.
Boy, is he ever wrong.
Hate to admit to all those Americans, but Soccer (futbol) is probably the most watched team sport in the world.
(I suppose Cricket could be up there but based purely on the amount of people that live in India)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 12, 2010, 12:06:55 PM
He was trying to claim the NFL is the biggest and most watched sport in the world.
Boy, is he ever wrong.
Hate to admit to all those Americans, but Soccer (futbol) is probably the most watched team sport in the world.
(I suppose Cricket could be up there but based purely on the amount of people that live in India)
Your statement sparked my intrest so I did a search. While there are no sources, the list doesn't seem that far off.
Your "friend" the road pirate (please do explain) is pretty far off...
Most Frequently Cited Ranked Lists
1) Football: 3.3-3.5 billion fans (Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, etc.)
2) Cricket: 2-3 billion fans (India, UK, Pakistan, Asia, Australia, etc.)
3) Field hockey: 2-2.2 billion fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)
4) Tennis: Around 1 billion fans (Europe, Americas, Asia)
5) Volleyball: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia)
6) Table tennis: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas)
7) Baseball: Around 500 million fans (US, Japan, Cuba, Dominican Republic)
8) Golf: Around 400 million fans (US, Canada, Europe)
9) Gridiron (American football): 390-410 million fans (US mainly)
10) Basketball: Not more than 400 million fans (US, Canada mainly)
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_most_popular_sport_in_the_world (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_most_popular_sport_in_the_world)
I never said that soccer wasn't the most watched sport in the world simply stating that Football is the most popular sport in America.
I completely understand what soccer and FIFA means to the world. I was just aggreeing that in order for soccer to become bigger in America things would have to change.
Quote from: metallimonster on July 12, 2010, 12:24:12 PM
I never said that soccer wasn't the most watched sport in the world simply stating that Football is the most popular sport in America.
I completely understand what soccer and FIFA means to the world. I was just aggreeing that in order for soccer to become bigger in America things would have to change.
Ahhh yes, let's change the rules of the game 3.5 billion people watch to suit the 300 million Americans [roll]
I actually do think that replay tech should be used, but your statement struck me as a little bit hilarious.
Quote from: El Matador on July 12, 2010, 12:46:57 PM
Ahhh yes, let's change the rules of the game 3.5 billion people watch to suit the 300 million Americans [roll]
He isn't saying that soccer
should change...just that it would need to for American fans to become more interested on a larger scale. That's a fair statement...we have a different sports culture.
Quote from: Vindingo on July 12, 2010, 12:19:17 PM
Your statement sparked my intrest so I did a search. While there are no sources, the list doesn't seem that far off.
Your "friend" the road pirate (please do explain) is pretty far off...
Most Frequently Cited Ranked Lists
1) Football: 3.3-3.5 billion fans (Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas, etc.)
2) Cricket: 2-3 billion fans (India, UK, Pakistan, Asia, Australia, etc.)
3) Field hockey: 2-2.2 billion fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia)
4) Tennis: Around 1 billion fans (Europe, Americas, Asia)
5) Volleyball: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Americas, Australia)
6) Table tennis: Around 900 million fans (Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas)
7) Baseball: Around 500 million fans (US, Japan, Cuba, Dominican Republic)
8) Golf: Around 400 million fans (US, Canada, Europe)
9) Gridiron (American football): 390-410 million fans (US mainly)
10) Basketball: Not more than 400 million fans (US, Canada mainly)
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_most_popular_sport_in_the_world (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_most_popular_sport_in_the_world)
<not aimed at you one bit. Personal self-feeding ego that keeps me alive and going thanks to Statler's diagnosis [thumbsup])
As most think I spew shit from my fingers on my laptop, a lot of what I say is true.
In a thread like this, I wouldn't be spotty stats that I KNOW weren't true.
I am shocked at 3 and 4 though, but not 1 and 2. Soccer is the obvious #1, I suppose two could have gotten debatable, but field hockey??? I never knew, but when I think back to the Olympics, I remember the Asian countries were always near the top equaling an area of the world with a huge population that fields such a leading team. I almost thought tennis would end up #3, but after reevaluating, I am not sure Tennis is that popular in India or China, two HUGE populations.
Quote from: Triple J on July 12, 2010, 03:06:49 PM
He isn't saying that soccer should change...just that it would need to for American fans to become more interested on a larger scale. That's a fair statement...we have a different sports culture.
That's never going to happen.
Why should the entire world change their culture of play just to "win" the American fan base?
It will never change. Period.
Soccer has been full of whiners, criers, babies, and bad calls since I started playing and watching it when I remember a size 5 ball went above my knee.
Yes, I was a crier, whiner, and actor. make the beast with two backsing worked well, though. I was a good player.
oh yeah for the non-soccer guys-
does me place kicking for 2 years count as playing Football? I had a few tackles.......I mean I got in their way and they hit me and fell. I could kick when of them fooseball's a long way.
I'd love to see a premiership or pick your favorite Euro "NFL" team and let them kick some field goals.
God help us they could be any worse than that douchebag american goalie several years ago. His name slips my mind.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 12, 2010, 04:11:24 PM
That's never going to happen.
Why should the entire world change their culture of play just to "win" the American fan base?
They shouldn't. Who cares if it isn't the #1 (or even #4) sport in America.
Quote from: Triple J on July 12, 2010, 04:29:40 PM
They shouldn't. Who cares if it isn't the #1 (or even #4) sport in America.
Nobody does.
Stemmed from a comment that the sport would have to change for American's to become interested.
Shit, there are already enough overpriced sports team jerseys floating around.........we don't need another.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 12, 2010, 04:38:07 PM
Nobody does.
Stemmed from a comment that the sport would have to change for American's to become interested.
I think you have that bass ackwards. The comment seemed to me to be sayin that Americans would have to change for the sport to become more widely accepted (within America).
Quote from: Triple J on July 12, 2010, 03:06:49 PM
He isn't saying that soccer should change...just that it would need to for American fans to become more interested on a larger scale. That's a fair statement...we have a different sports culture.
Same in Australia too.
Look, I was just trying to play devil's advocate as someone who is a very casual soccer fan. If FIFA and the World Cup wants America to watch and play more soccer they would have to change the rules. That is all I am saying. Not saying that I THINK they should change.
Thanks Triple for the support.
I'm not a casual fan and i think the rules should be changed. at least get some goal line tech.
FIFA needs to stop being scared of the present and get with the times. Yes, this will prove that their refs are fallible. just like everyone already knows. only the tech will help them do their job better.
I also agree to a point iwth metallimonster. though i believe it's more of a cultural change that is needed to get americans into the sport. there is a prevailing attitude towards soccer that it's "gay" or some commie euro sport. personally, i dont' care. i'll be waatching it even if we go back to the dark ages when you could only catch a game here or there on pbs or when you had to find the irish pub that paid a bajillion dollars to ahve a live feed and would open at 5am so you could watch games. i'll still enoy it and go back to being part of a cult instead of just a soccer fan. backto my point, until people stop treating the sport like the proverbial red headed stepchild then it won't grow very well. there have been huge strides even from 2006 to today. keep the kids playing the game and alolow them to continue to grow as great athletes that play soccer. eventually they will get good and move to europe, but they will be in the US talent pool and be called back for international games.
or i could just be talking out of my ass....yeah, that's prob it.