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Laley23
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Aug 14, 2012 4:05pm
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OSH
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Aug 14, 2012 9:19pm
The USMNT plays Mexico in a friendly. Game will be played in Azteca at 8pm ET. It will be televised on ESPN2, ESPN3, and Univision.

I'll be tuned in.
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Aug 14, 2012 9:27pm
September 28 can't come soon enough...

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NilesPacMan
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Aug 14, 2012 9:28pm
Any news about beINSport? I know they're supposed to launch tomorrow, but I cannot find a single thing about who they are launching with or any deals that have been made. With some of the big leagues rearing to start, I wish we knew a little more about the situation here.
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NilesPacMan
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Aug 14, 2012 10:57pm
Announced on the beINSport Facebook page...

They'll launch tomorrow at 7:30 PM EST on DirecTV.
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Aug 14, 2012 10:59pm
So pumped for FIFA '13. I thought 12 was rather meh.
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Aug 15, 2012 11:09am
USA-Mexico friendly tonight at Azteca. I just hope we don't get embarrassed.
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Aug 15, 2012 11:29am
What do the rosters look like? I don't have the patience to find it on my phone.
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Aug 15, 2012 11:37am
Laley23;1247460 wrote:What do the rosters look like? I don't have the patience to find it on my phone.
U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (3) : Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (6) : Steven Beitashour (San Jose Earthquakes), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim)
MIDFIELDERS (9) : DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Jose Torres (Pachuca), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
FORWARDS (5 ): Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Herculez Gomez (Santos), Alan Gordon (San Jose Earthquakes), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

MEXICO ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (2): Guillermo Ochoa (Ajaccio, France), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca)
DEFENDERS (7): Francisco Javier Rodríguez (Stuttgart), Héctor Moreno (Espanyol), Severo Meza (Monterrey), Hugo Ayala (UANL Tigres), Jorge Torres Nilo (UANL Tigres), Enrique Pérez (Morelia), Adrian Aldrete (Club América)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Jesús Zavala (Monterrey), Manuel Viniegra (UANL Tigres), Edgar Gerardo Lugo (Santos Laguna), Pablo Barrera (Cruz Azul), Andrés Guardado (Valencia), Ángel Reyna (Monterrey)
FORWARDS (3): Elías Hernández (UANL Tigres), Aldo de Nigris (Monterrey), Javier Hernández (Manchester United)
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Laley23
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Aug 15, 2012 12:09pm
Wtf is javier Hernandez doing playing in this game? Lol. Shocked to see any EPL guys actually. Considering season starts 3 days from now.
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Aug 15, 2012 3:28pm
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Aug 15, 2012 3:49pm
Big blow to Arsenal, he'll most likely be out the first 3 months though.
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Automatik
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Aug 15, 2012 4:08pm
Ugh, so sad. :(
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Aug 15, 2012 8:06pm
I cannot WAIT for the first Man U/Arsenal game, especially in London
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Aug 15, 2012 11:56pm
Pumped for Saturday, go Spurs!

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Aug 18, 2012 12:41pm
How bout them Scousas... haha 3-0 loss on the opening day.


Go Blues
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Aug 18, 2012 12:46pm
Liverpool and Arsenal are really going to drop off this year unless they make some moves.

My early EPL predictions for the top 4 are:
1) Man U
2) Chelsea
3) Man City
4) New Castle
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Aug 18, 2012 3:57pm
I think Man U and Man City are a step above everyone else. Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham are the next level.

I don't think Newcastle is in that group.
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NilesPacMan
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Aug 18, 2012 4:04pm
I would agree that it's Man City/Man United for the title and Chelsea/Arsenal/Tottenham for the other two CL spots. I see the next tier as Liverpool/Everton/Newcastle.
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Aug 18, 2012 4:39pm
Those of you who are sleeping on Chelsea need to GFY

We will win the league!
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Aug 19, 2012 9:16pm
Crew vs Dynamo tonight at 9.
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Aug 19, 2012 9:53pm
gerb131;1250394 wrote:Crew vs Dynamo tonight at 9.
Two great goals so far...1-1 at half.
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Aug 20, 2012 12:03am
Well, the Crew were able to get a point in Houston in a 2-2 draw.

The equalizing goal for Houston came off a big gaffe from Gruenebaum. I have never been a fan of him, but I have supported him this season -- unfortunately, gaffes like this is probably the reason why he won't win MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Bummer, because he's been having a nice season. Could be interesting to see what happens with him and Hesmer in the future.
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Aug 20, 2012 12:31am
OSH;1250489 wrote:Well, the Crew were able to get a point in Houston in a 2-2 draw.

The equalizing goal for Houston came off a big gaffe from Gruenebaum. I have never been a fan of him, but I have supported him this season -- unfortunately, gaffes like this is probably the reason why he won't win MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. Bummer, because he's been having a nice season. Could be interesting to see what happens with him and Hesmer in the future.

Bummer not getting 3 points though. Now still 7 back of the final playoff spot.
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Aug 20, 2012 2:53pm
ManU traveling to Goodison Park to take on Everton. About to kick-off on ESPN2.

ManU lost the title because of the late comeback in last seasons thrilling 4-4 draw, and will be looking for revenge. They will have to hope Timmy Howard isnt still in the Mexico-USA game form. Also, RVP not starting, but I believe is available.