US won 2-1 at Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday in the first match of the final round of qualifying, next up is probably the toughest game of the round, at Mexico on March 29.
Any other soccer fans in Iggles-land??
Very passive fan, but I like the sport. Better than baseball anyway.
:-o :-o
For sure. :yay Bring home the gold baby!
I want to book a trip to Germany for the World Cup. Mexico of course is going to flame out...they can never get a decent team together. They are team blue balls....you think they just might...and then...BAM! They get eliminated. From what I've heard, Mexico doesn't have that strong a team this time around. But....going to Germany would be kick ass!
We beat North Korea 2-1 last week. And we will play Iran next month. Well, why are we playing the axis?
Quote from: Sir Satoshi on February 13, 2005, 09:23:57 PM
We beat North Korea 2-1 last week. And we will play Iran next month. Well, why are we playing the axis?
It's obvious Japan is trying to sell stock to those nations for the new Honda 'Axis'...runs on oil but can go nuclear at anytime. :nyuk
LOL. North Korean guys still use coal for tractors and cars (if they have).
I enjoy the game very much, but don't follow it until the actual Cup.
strangely I got caught up in the last 15 mins. of that game, and I enjoyed it :paranoid :paranoid
Quote from: Diomedes on February 14, 2005, 11:27:36 AM
I enjoy the game very much, but don't follow it until the actual Cup.
I'm pretty much the same way.
I think this US team has a chance to do things, not win it all but show that it can compete head to head with the best.
Beasley is scary man, they have such a good young nucleus, but the defensive side of the ball is getting old IMO.
Quote from: NB on February 14, 2005, 05:13:55 PM
I think this US team has a chance to do things, not win it all but show that it can compete head to head with the best.
Beasley is scary man, they have such a good young nucleus, but the defensive side of the ball is getting old IMO.
Agreed. They also have two great goalies and this will probably be the last Cup for both of them.
I think, and hope uS wil ldo quite well in the world cup. Whenever ive seen them play, they look like a good side! OIbviously not quite as good as England :P but still have a good chance!
Do you still have the like sof McBride?
McBride will be playing. Remember your squad is getting old too. ;)
Don't worry about McBride...worry about Eddie Johnson, the TO of soccer (seriously, their body types--at least relative to the other guys in their respective sports--and the impact both have on their teams' offenses are strikingly similar)
Quote from: New Green Monster on February 18, 2005, 09:15:39 AM
McBride will be playing. Remember your squad is getting old too. ;)
Man do you guys remember when McBride went up in the air and got knocked in the eye/forehead and had that big azz knot.
Yeah McBride will be playing and starting, but I wish he wasn't starting anymore. He is a great presence in the air of course, but I think he lacks too much in all the other areas. He has been great for the US team for year, but I'm hoping they give other guys a chance.
I'm so glad the team is finally passed all the Cobi Jones, the dude with the red hair, Marcela Balboa, etc. Those guys became soccer famous, but their skills are subpar.
The players we have now on the team can compete with most of the world in terms of skills. I think this will be the first US team that will put on a showcase that the rest of the world will finally have to respect (ok so they will still hate the US, but they will realize the team is competitive).
Beasley
Donovan
Johnson
Mastroeni
Albright
Bocanegra
Mathis
Olsen
Twellman
Wolff
Cherundolo
Gibbs
Great nucleus of young and prime players mixed with great veterans like
Armas
McBride
Hejduk
Pope
Berhalter
Lewis
Reyna
Quote from: New Green Monster on February 18, 2005, 09:15:39 AM
McBride will be playing. Remember your squad is getting old too. ;)
I remember being the USA in fifa 1995 or something on the playstation, I swear McBride was playing then!
Our squd has some EXPERIENCED players, but we're bringing in a lot of younger palyers like Wright-Philips.
We'll probably just manage to get like into the quater finals of the WC and then get knocked out on penaltes, like normal!! >:(
The U.S. has a penchant for hanging onto old players because we never had replacement talent. That is starting to change though. I wouldn't say that we are a threat to win it, but it isn't impossible. Oh yeah, can we have Michael Owen?
I will be singning up for tickets this week for the World Cup. That would be awesome being in the crowd watching mexico against some European team...once again, hoping against all odds and skill...that we win.
...and we pray.
does anyone know if adu is on our squad for this cup?
Won't know until a month or so before the tournament starts. But there's almost no chance he will be, simply too many people ahead of him in the depth chart.
Quote from: Dirty Waters on February 27, 2005, 11:38:29 PM
does anyone know if adu is on our squad for this cup?
I would say that is next to impossible. They only reason he would make it is to sell tickets, I doubt he would actually play.
2010 The year of Adu coming to a world cup near you.
Here comes Me-HEE-Ko! Living in southern Cali I am surrounded by Mexican supporters and probably have just as many friends rooting for Mexico as I have that are for the US. It makes it a great game to watch, unless the US loses of course.
A little history:
1) In its long soccer history, Mexico has a robust 28-11-10 record against the US side. In 22 games played south of the border, the best the US could do was squeak out a lone tie.
2) The US beat the Mexican squad 2-0 in the 2002 World Cup which it you don't know, a Mexican loss to the US makes Mexicans contemplate suicide, let alone a shut out loss in the World Cup which I go to watch with my Mexicano compadres and throw in their faces US victory which was fun being the lone huero!
3) Over the past eight contests, the US is 6-1-1 vs. the Tricolores. VIVA LA USA!
http://abcnews.go.com/International/CSM/story?id=608073
Stupid Mexico! >:( :'(
There is another world cup qualifying game on TODAY! Check your local listings, I believe it will be 8pm ET on one of the ESPN networks, but I'm not sure.
If anyone cares:
Group A = Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Poland
Group B = England, Paraguay, Sweden, Trinidad & Tobago
Group C = Argentina, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Serbia & Montenegro
Group D = Angola, Iran, Mexico, Portugal
Group E = Czech Republic, Ghana, Italy, USA
Group F = Australia, Brazil, Croatia, Japan
Group G = France, South Korea, Switzerland, Togo
Group H = Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, Ukraine
USA vs Czech Republic - June 12
Italy vs USA - June 17
Ghana vs USA - June 22
Main tourney starts on June 24
E1 vs F2 - June 26
E2 vs F1 - June 27
E1/F2 winner vs G1/H2 winner - June 30
E2/F1 winner vs G2/H1 winner - July 1
E1/F2/G1/H2 winner vs A1/B2/C1/D2 winner - July 4
E2/F1/G2/H1 winner vs A2/B1/C2/D1 winner - July 5
Winner of those 2 matches = championship - July 9
are we lucky to be in that group or are we screwed?
From what I've read (I know nothing about soccer), the Czech Republic is good and Italy isn't as strong as they usually are. Might be tough to qualify for the round of 16...
I think its time to bring up some negative Italian stereotypes, in hopes that it will mess with the guidos heads.
Ed, every year the host is supposed to get the easiest bracket and because of that there is one "death bracket." The U.S. according to most things I've heard have that this year. :-\ Its called death bracket because even if you make it out you are generally more worn than those with easier brackets. On the the plus side the U.S.' bracket in 02' was considered by some to be the hardest.
The USA has drawn one of the two toughest groups...
my team, the Dutch, are in the other (Argentina, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Serbia & Montenegro).
Is Serbia/Montenegro any good?
Quote from: NGM on December 09, 2005, 05:47:41 PM
Is Serbia/Montenegro any good?
Can be... won their group (beat Spain). It is a "hot and cold" team. And their recent style of play has suited us. They are considered the weakest of the group and except for the group of the USA, they would not in any other.
They are placed way too low on the rankings (at the moment they are as strong as Germany if I had to guess). Frankly, I would argue they are as good as the USA at least.
Ivory Coast is, IMHO a least as good as Ghana. Top stars are Drogba (Chelsea), Kalou (Auxerre) and Kone (PSV).
... as Marco van Basten stated: "an interesting group, and, luckily enough, a group of teams who want to play football."
Whats the time difference this year? Last time the games were on like at 2am, gotta be something better with ze Germans.
Brutal draw. Some good teams there.
Like you know anything about soccer, let alone sports. Let alone anything.
Quote from: MDS on December 09, 2005, 06:15:37 PM
Like you know anything about soccer, let alone sports. Let alone anything.
Well look who thinks they're the big man on campus now that I don't have time to smack you around. Did the coalition finally elect you president? Enjoy the ride, douchey. Your comeuppance is right around the corner. Book it.
Ha. I am the farthest thing from big man on campus. Little man on campus, or unkown man on campus. Maybe who the farg is that man on campus. Yea, thats me. The coalition hasn't been very eventful, counting its a stupid group on facebook (college equivilant of myspace). And frankley, I miss you. You are a meatciclehead, but an entertaining one. Go back to your old job that enabled you to do no work and post here all day.
Comeuppance, I say!
Quote from: PhillyandBCEagles on February 13, 2005, 03:33:35 PM
US won 2-1 at Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday in the first match of the final round of qualifying, next up is probably the toughest game of the round, at Mexico on March 29.
Any other soccer fans in Iggles-land??
What the Farg..You gotta be kidding me...will this thread be ping-pong or :-Dhurling next
Quote from: MDS on December 09, 2005, 06:07:05 PM
Whats the time difference this year? Last time the games were on like at 2am, gotta be something better with ze Germans.
Time fifference with the East Coast is -6 hours So you should be able to see the games for either breakfast or lunch.
Quote from: NGM on December 09, 2005, 05:14:08 PM
Ed, every year the host is supposed to get the easiest bracket and because of that there is one "death bracket." The U.S. according to most things I've heard have that this year. :-\ Its called death bracket because even if you make it out you are generally more worn than those with easier brackets. On the the plus side the U.S.' bracket in 02' was considered by some to be the hardest.
If the US makes it out of their group, they'll probably be second to either the Czechs or Italians--they would then face Brazil in a second round game. They have to hope to spring a surprise in their first game, much like they did in 2002 against Portugal and then hope to draw against Italy and win against Ghana. I don't tink 5 points is going to get you out of group this year.
I like World Cup. I'm ignorant to it. But last World Cup, I dragged myself out of bed to go to packed bars and drink at unnatural hours. I've rarely had so much fun at a bar than during World Cup. It always makes me wish the Eagles fans would sing something other than that tired old fight song, too.
Quote from: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 10:37:03 AM
I like World Cup. I'm ignorant to it. But last World Cup, I dragged myself out of bed to go to packed bars and drink at unnatural hours. I've rarely had so much fun at a bar than during World Cup. It always makes me wish the Eagles fans would sing something other than that tired old fight song, too.
I watched the USA play whomever the last time they played in the World Cup at like 9:30 in the morning at some English Taproom in Orlando. I'm fairly certain I was the only American in there at the time, but you're right, it was pretty cool watching people get worked up about a sport that I personally couldn't care less about. Plus the added benefit of drinking in the morning was nice but then again, that's always nice regardless of what you're watching.
Quote from: Jerome99RIP on December 10, 2005, 10:42:17 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 10:37:03 AM
I like World Cup. I'm ignorant to it. But last World Cup, I dragged myself out of bed to go to packed bars and drink at unnatural hours. I've rarely had so much fun at a bar than during World Cup. It always makes me wish the Eagles fans would sing something other than that tired old fight song, too.
I watched the USA play whomever the last time they played in the World Cup at like 9:30 in the morning at some English Taproom in Orlando. I'm fairly certain I was the only American in there at the time, but you're right, it was pretty cool watching people get worked up about a sport that I personally couldn't care less about. Plus the added benefit of drinking in the morning was nice but then again, that's always nice regardless of what you're watching.
I believe I am pretty much stuck doing the same for part of the WC, as I'll be somewhere between San Fransisco and New York at the time... I am actually looking forward to it...
Good news. U.S.A.s first game is at noon on the 17th of June. Lunch time drunk. :yay
I fargin' love the World Cup, me! I watched the draw and filled in my wallchart as it happened and everything! I think the USA and Czech are going to qualify leaving Italy out! There is always one huge shock in the group stages and this could be it! My advice to everyone, watch Brazil. They are the reason soccer is called "The Beautiful Game".
Quote from: Diomedes on December 10, 2005, 10:37:03 AM
I like World Cup. I'm ignorant to it. But last World Cup, I dragged myself out of bed to go to packed bars and drink at unnatural hours. I've rarely had so much fun at a bar than during World Cup. It always makes me wish the Eagles fans would sing something other than that tired old fight song, too.
Did I write this post?