Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 3, 2011 9:37pm
I'm a little curious how the US lost to Guatemala in qualifying for the U20 cup. Through their 1st two matches, Guatemala has been outscored 11-0, losing 5-0 to Nigeria and 6-0 to freaking Saudi Arabia.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 4, 2011 10:52am
Mulva;851130 wrote:I'm a little curious how the US lost to Guatemala in qualifying for the U20 cup. Through their 1st two matches, Guatemala has been outscored 11-0, losing 5-0 to Nigeria and 6-0 to freaking Saudi Arabia.
Aren't we all...
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Aug 4, 2011 10:54am
Only rumor that matters
Pele to make a sensational comeback to the game 34 years after he retired? Well, it could happen. Sort of.
There is an intention to include the former Brazil legend, winner of three World Cup titles, in Santos squad of 23 players for the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in Japan in December.
Santos president Luis Alvaro is the man behind this idea and he is even planning on giving Pele a professional contract in order for him to be eligible.
"It's obvious that, even if he says he will train to get in shape, Pele will not be in a condition good enough to play a lot of time. But have you imagined him coming on as a substitute near the end of a game to maybe take a penalty-kick?" Luis Alvaro told Globo Esporte.
Pele won two Copa Libertadores while he was a Santos player and remains the club's biggest icon. This move to include him in the squad will certainly generate a lot of attraction worldwide. Considering Santos would have to play a maximum of two games, it could have the luxury of allocating one roster spot to Pele even if he never gets to play a part.
Pele vs. Messi? Sounds like a wild dream, but could be another proof that in soccer anything is possible.
Pele to make a sensational comeback to the game 34 years after he retired? Well, it could happen. Sort of.
There is an intention to include the former Brazil legend, winner of three World Cup titles, in Santos squad of 23 players for the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in Japan in December.
Santos president Luis Alvaro is the man behind this idea and he is even planning on giving Pele a professional contract in order for him to be eligible.
"It's obvious that, even if he says he will train to get in shape, Pele will not be in a condition good enough to play a lot of time. But have you imagined him coming on as a substitute near the end of a game to maybe take a penalty-kick?" Luis Alvaro told Globo Esporte.
Pele won two Copa Libertadores while he was a Santos player and remains the club's biggest icon. This move to include him in the squad will certainly generate a lot of attraction worldwide. Considering Santos would have to play a maximum of two games, it could have the luxury of allocating one roster spot to Pele even if he never gets to play a part.
Pele vs. Messi? Sounds like a wild dream, but could be another proof that in soccer anything is possible.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Aug 4, 2011 10:55am
Mulva;851130 wrote:I'm a little curious how the US lost to Guatemala in qualifying for the U20 cup. Through their 1st two matches, Guatemala has been outscored 11-0, losing 5-0 to Nigeria and 6-0 to freaking Saudi Arabia.
BC were not that good?
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 4, 2011 1:02pm
ohiobucks1;851510 wrote:BC were not that good?
Saudi Arabia isn't that good either. They beat Guatemala by 6. So that can't be it.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 4, 2011 1:06pm
Klinsmann's first roster, the game against Mexico next week:
U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION - Detailed Roster
GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C.United), Tim Howard (Everton)
DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Etienne), Edgar Castillo (Club America), Timmy Chandler (FC Nürnberg), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Heath Pearce (Chivas USA), Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), José Torres (Pachuca)
FORWARDS (5): Freddy Adu (Benfica), Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Edson Buddle (FC Ingolstadt), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)
U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION - Detailed Roster
GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C.United), Tim Howard (Everton)
DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Etienne), Edgar Castillo (Club America), Timmy Chandler (FC Nürnberg), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Heath Pearce (Chivas USA), Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), José Torres (Pachuca)
FORWARDS (5): Freddy Adu (Benfica), Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Edson Buddle (FC Ingolstadt), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Aug 4, 2011 1:07pm
Nice! I hope Brek sees some time.
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
Aug 5, 2011 12:50pm
happened to catch the replay of the Man City v. Inter match on FSC last night from the Dublin Super Cup.....
wow ..........that Inter bunch dives more than Greg Louganis.
wow ..........that Inter bunch dives more than Greg Louganis.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 5, 2011 1:40pm
Klinsmann named his first 5 assistants for the friendly with Mexico:
-- Martin Vasquez
-- Thomas Dooley
-- Tab Ramos
-- Mike Curry
-- Mark Verstegen
Link with bios here: http://goo.gl/5Kk8Q
-- Martin Vasquez
-- Thomas Dooley
-- Tab Ramos
-- Mike Curry
-- Mark Verstegen
Link with bios here: http://goo.gl/5Kk8Q
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 5, 2011 5:50pm
Not sure if this was posted, but pretty cool:
http://deadspin.com/5828249/soccer-fans-in-portland-still-behaving-curiously-like-soccer-fans-in-any-city-outside-the-united-states
http://deadspin.com/5828249/soccer-fans-in-portland-still-behaving-curiously-like-soccer-fans-in-any-city-outside-the-united-states
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 5, 2011 5:59pm
Portland and Seattle definitely have the best fans in MLS.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 5, 2011 6:40pm
First change for the Mexico friendly:
Timmy Chandler is out, FC Dallas' Zach Loyd is in.
Chandler has a knee injury.
Timmy Chandler is out, FC Dallas' Zach Loyd is in.
Chandler has a knee injury.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Aug 5, 2011 6:43pm
I'm surprised DaMarcus Beasley was named to the squad. I thought his days with the USMNT were over.
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Aug 5, 2011 11:26pm
Pro soccer player's wife accused of ramming his car
link
Eddie Johnson, 27, a Bunnell native, played for the U.S.A in the 2006 World Cup. Johnson, who gave deputies a Palm Coast address, also played with Major League Soccer teams in Dallas and Kansas City from 2001 to 2008. He also competed in the prestigious English Premier League, where he played with Fulham and later Cardiff City from 2008-2009, and Preston North End. He also played in Greece.
Janelle Johnson received a call from a friend that her husband was at the Hampton Inn. She drove there early on Tuesday with their child in her white Jeep Cherokee. She said she spotted her husband's rented red Chevy Camaro parked in the rear of the hotel and tried to call him but he did not answer his phone.
Janelle Johnson told deputies that she saw her husband walking with a woman and "became upset."
Eddie Johnson said he was in an upstairs room at the Hampton Inn when his wife rammed the rented Camaro.
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Crazy bitch should have left the 5 yr old with her girlfriend.
link
Eddie Johnson, 27, a Bunnell native, played for the U.S.A in the 2006 World Cup. Johnson, who gave deputies a Palm Coast address, also played with Major League Soccer teams in Dallas and Kansas City from 2001 to 2008. He also competed in the prestigious English Premier League, where he played with Fulham and later Cardiff City from 2008-2009, and Preston North End. He also played in Greece.
Janelle Johnson received a call from a friend that her husband was at the Hampton Inn. She drove there early on Tuesday with their child in her white Jeep Cherokee. She said she spotted her husband's rented red Chevy Camaro parked in the rear of the hotel and tried to call him but he did not answer his phone.
Janelle Johnson told deputies that she saw her husband walking with a woman and "became upset."
Eddie Johnson said he was in an upstairs room at the Hampton Inn when his wife rammed the rented Camaro.
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Crazy bitch should have left the 5 yr old with her girlfriend.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 6, 2011 3:18pm
Mulva;852750 wrote:Portland and Seattle definitely have the best fans in MLS.
By far. It's actually become a good rivalry to watch as well...
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Aug 6, 2011 3:22pm
Here's a vid of the Sounders crowd before the friendly against ManU (in which ManU completely waxed the ass of Seattle)... Still, pretty cool.
[video=youtube;nJMtSV6uLAo][/video]
[video=youtube;nJMtSV6uLAo][/video]
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 7, 2011 12:35pm
Manchester United bring home the FA Community Shield!!!
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!!
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!!
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 7, 2011 9:49pm
Jozy scored for AZ today in his debut in Holland. They beat PSV 3-1.
Jester
Posts: 700
Aug 8, 2011 12:19pm
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Aug 8, 2011 4:46pm
I'm in London having the time of my life! Although I'm only 5 mins away from the rioting and can see the smoke from my hotel room....
I was at the community shield yesterday and holy fuck is than an experience. 10000x better than any sporting event we have. I knew it was crazy but WOW. WOW
I was at the community shield yesterday and holy fuck is than an experience. 10000x better than any sporting event we have. I knew it was crazy but WOW. WOW
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Aug 9, 2011 8:34pm
got some crazy videos of the fans at the game and the riots
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 9, 2011 8:57pm
ohiobucks1;855285 wrote:I was at the community shield yesterday and holy fuck is than an experience. 10000x better than any sporting event we have. I knew it was crazy but WOW. WOW
I would think that depends more on the teams involved than the event itself. It's a glorified friendly most of the time.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 9, 2011 9:02pm
No one posted it yet...!?!
Bob Bradley is probably the next coach for the Egyptian National team...
Bob Bradley is probably the next coach for the Egyptian National team...
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 10, 2011 11:45am
The Klinsmann era starts tonight!!! The game is on ESPN2. USMNT v. Mexico at 9:00pm ET!!!
New MLS info: Montreal Impact named a new coach for their 2012 MLS campaign, Jesse Marsch. A new addition to the MLS, the Impact also revealed their new crest:
New MLS coaching hire, Martin Rennie will take over at the Vancouver Whitecaps. Martin Rennie is a former coach of the USL1 and USL 2 Cleveland City Stars, currently with the Carolina Railhawks in the NASL. Strange move in naming a coach for NEXT year when this year has yet to be finished...
New MLS info: Montreal Impact named a new coach for their 2012 MLS campaign, Jesse Marsch. A new addition to the MLS, the Impact also revealed their new crest:
New MLS coaching hire, Martin Rennie will take over at the Vancouver Whitecaps. Martin Rennie is a former coach of the USL1 and USL 2 Cleveland City Stars, currently with the Carolina Railhawks in the NASL. Strange move in naming a coach for NEXT year when this year has yet to be finished...
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 10, 2011 11:53am
Impact is a dumb name, IMO, but I can see some good rivalries with Toronto and New England there.