hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 3, 2012 10:45pm
Wasn't there, but caught most of it on FSO.ohiobucks1;1217633 wrote:Crew had a nice win 2-0 on Saturday. Anybody else there?
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jul 4, 2012 4:53am
NilesPacMan;1218142 wrote:Tottenham announced Andre Villas-Boas as its new manager today. Interesting to see how he'll do this year in the EPL compared to last year.
gheyy
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 4, 2012 3:33pm
What about the news of Wynalda "finally" getting his coaching break? He is the new "interim" manager of the Atlanta Silverbacks of the NASL.
Anything to keep him off the television analyzing...
Anything to keep him off the television analyzing...
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 5, 2012 8:23am
2016 Copa America (a special Copa America commemorating 100 years) will be played in the US: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2888/north-america/2012/07/04/3221201/the-united-states-will-host-2016-copa-america-says-femexfut?source=breakingnews
Wonder if this is a step toward unified WC qualification...it would make it infinitely harder for the US to qualify, but they'd be forced to play solid teams.
Wonder if this is a step toward unified WC qualification...it would make it infinitely harder for the US to qualify, but they'd be forced to play solid teams.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 5, 2012 10:10am
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Warrior has continued to butcher Liverpool and soccer kits in general...this is the third kit.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 5, 2012 10:22am
lol henna tattoos
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 5, 2012 10:26am
That link didnt really say it, but from what I am reading it sounds the Copa America will not only take place in the USA, but will include 16 teams. These teams will come from BOTH Comnebol and Concacaf. So the USA will actually be in the tourney, as well as, likely, Mehico.
This would mean we would have a 24 team Euro Tourney followed by a 16 team Copa America(s) tourney. AWESOME!
This would mean we would have a 24 team Euro Tourney followed by a 16 team Copa America(s) tourney. AWESOME!
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 5, 2012 10:42am
Yes - sounds like all 10 CONMEBOL and 6 CONCACAF. If it happens the same time as Euro, I may have to take weeks off from work - Euro during the day, Copa America at night. SOCCER HEAVEN.Laley23;1218843 wrote:That link didnt really say it, but from what I am reading it sounds the Copa America will not only take place in the USA, but will include 16 teams. These teams will come from BOTH Comnebol and Concacaf. So the USA will actually be in the tourney, as well as, likely, Mehico.
This would mean we would have a 24 team Euro Tourney followed by a 16 team Copa America(s) tourney. AWESOME!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 5, 2012 10:52am
I was reading how that would work. I think they said July 1 will be the final of the Euro, and July 2 will be the start of Copa America. They the Olympics in late July. ESPN has the rights to the Euros...if Copa goes at the same time, and they cant cover both (they could, time wise...but likely wouldnt) I wonder who will snatch up the Copa coverage. US/Mexico will make for pretty substantial bidding wars. God I hope/cant wait for this to happen!gorocks99;1218866 wrote:Yes - sounds like all 10 CONMEBOL and 6 CONCACAF. If it happens the same time as Euro, I may have to take weeks off from work - Euro during the day, Copa America at night. SOCCER HEAVEN.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jul 5, 2012 2:55pm
Jizz.
Thats all I have to say
Thats all I have to say
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 5, 2012 4:08pm
FIFA has given goal-line technology the "go-ahead."
This better not stop the game...I will HATE any other stoppages for any sort of replay.
This better not stop the game...I will HATE any other stoppages for any sort of replay.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 6, 2012 9:10am
MLS (Montreal) get the best defender in league history. Alessandro Nesta has signed.
http://aol.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2012-07-05/montreal-impact-sign-alessandro-nesta
http://aol.sportingnews.com/soccer/story/2012-07-05/montreal-impact-sign-alessandro-nesta
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jul 6, 2012 9:18am
Too bad he's 36. Should still be pretty good though (certainly better than 90% of MLS'ers)
Interesting article from the NY Times yesterday about young CONCACAF and CONMEBOL players choosing to use MLS as a springboard to Europe: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/05/sports/soccer/mls-seen-as-steppingstone-to-europe-for-promising-young-players.html?_r=3
Interesting article from the NY Times yesterday about young CONCACAF and CONMEBOL players choosing to use MLS as a springboard to Europe: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/05/sports/soccer/mls-seen-as-steppingstone-to-europe-for-promising-young-players.html?_r=3
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 6, 2012 11:51pm
Charlie Davies has moved on to Denmark.
Park Ji-sung has left Manchester United for QPR. I won't miss him in Red...hard not to root for him at QPR though.
Park Ji-sung has left Manchester United for QPR. I won't miss him in Red...hard not to root for him at QPR though.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 7, 2012 10:59am
My friend just called to tell me he is hearing (from Clint Dempseys Agent) that Arsenal have accepted 13 Million plus David Villa for RVP.
Pretty solid move for both clubs Id think. Villa is still a deadly striker, RVP might be more the pure scorer to go along with Messi that Barca need. Now they would have Messi as well as a guy whos first instinct is to go to goal. Havent had that since Eto'o.
Also would put Cesc and RVP back together.
EDIT: Nothing official. But my friend talks to Dempseys Agent weekly, as he represents some of the guys on his team as well.
Pretty solid move for both clubs Id think. Villa is still a deadly striker, RVP might be more the pure scorer to go along with Messi that Barca need. Now they would have Messi as well as a guy whos first instinct is to go to goal. Havent had that since Eto'o.
Also would put Cesc and RVP back together.
EDIT: Nothing official. But my friend talks to Dempseys Agent weekly, as he represents some of the guys on his team as well.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jul 7, 2012 4:14pm
^^^
I like it better for Barca than Arsenal for sure
I like it better for Barca than Arsenal for sure
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jul 7, 2012 4:32pm
Salomon Kalou to Lille is official after 6 years with Chelsea.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jul 7, 2012 6:26pm
I disagree 100% because I have no confidence at all that RVP stays healthy for a whole season again.ohiobucks1;1220386 wrote:^^^
I like it better for Barca than Arsenal for sure
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 7, 2012 8:29pm
Diego Forlan moves to Brazil's Internacional...unfortunately. It would've been awesome to see him in the MLS.
Michael Bradley moves on to AS Roma, I'll be keeping up with him there, could be a good fit.
76ers owners are potentially buying a share of DC United. Could be a great move? I'd like to see some real marketing and major monies get thrown into the MLS teams other than NYRB and LA.
Michael Bradley moves on to AS Roma, I'll be keeping up with him there, could be a good fit.
76ers owners are potentially buying a share of DC United. Could be a great move? I'd like to see some real marketing and major monies get thrown into the MLS teams other than NYRB and LA.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jul 7, 2012 10:03pm
Villa is going to have a terrible season this year. I liken him to Eduardo from a few years agoMulva;1220437 wrote:I disagree 100% because I have no confidence at all that RVP stays healthy for a whole season again.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jul 8, 2012 9:46pm
I agree about RVP. Should be nice to see him and Messi attacking the goal together... I think this move puts Barca back atop La Liga.Laley23;1220298 wrote:My friend just called to tell me he is hearing (from Clint Dempseys Agent) that Arsenal have accepted 13 Million plus David Villa for RVP.
Pretty solid move for both clubs Id think. Villa is still a deadly striker, RVP might be more the pure scorer to go along with Messi that Barca need. Now they would have Messi as well as a guy whos first instinct is to go to goal. Havent had that since Eto'o.
Also would put Cesc and RVP back together.
EDIT: Nothing official. But my friend talks to Dempseys Agent weekly, as he represents some of the guys on his team as well.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jul 8, 2012 10:12pm
Nooooooo don't leave North London. 
That will suck if this does go down, but I won't be THAT mad. Villa is another one of my favorite players and I wanted him a few season's ago when when I saw a rumor that Arsenal was interested. I hope he bounces back from the injury regardless of who he plays for.
That will suck if this does go down, but I won't be THAT mad. Villa is another one of my favorite players and I wanted him a few season's ago when when I saw a rumor that Arsenal was interested. I hope he bounces back from the injury regardless of who he plays for.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
Jul 9, 2012 1:31pm
Just ordered my tickets for the USMNT qualifier at Crew Stadium!
Cannot wait!
Cannot wait!
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 9, 2012 1:49pm
OSH;1221555 wrote:Just ordered my tickets for the USMNT qualifier at Crew Stadium!
Cannot wait!
Just looked at those. It said they go in sale July 17th???
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Jul 9, 2012 6:46pm
Just ordered my tickets to the USA game! JK I have a box. Fucking 99%ers<br><br><br>But for real, OC tailgate??