
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 23, 2012 10:44pm
Only wearing them in the Champions League? Those are sick though.
Also, anyone see the Super Cup highlights (El Classico)?? Iniesta with a sick move and pass to Xavi for the 3rd goal. But the real highlight was Victor Valdes being a moron and giving Real a cheap goal late. Barca leads 3-2 heading into the 2nd leg.
Also, anyone see the Super Cup highlights (El Classico)?? Iniesta with a sick move and pass to Xavi for the 3rd goal. But the real highlight was Victor Valdes being a moron and giving Real a cheap goal late. Barca leads 3-2 heading into the 2nd leg.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 25, 2012 10:37am
So far, seeing my Red Devils rebounding nicely from the disappointing premiere for them. The new boys bagging their first goals of the season in red, RvP and Kagawa. Rafael just got the 3rd goal of the game already as I type.
I am hoping this success spills over to Columbus tonight...I'll be in attendance! Cannot wait. It's been too long.
I am hoping this success spills over to Columbus tonight...I'll be in attendance! Cannot wait. It's been too long.

ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Aug 25, 2012 11:40am
Fulham has made it a game

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 25, 2012 12:38pm
Poor Rooney. He's out 4 weeks with this...

Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Aug 25, 2012 12:52pm
Good thing they signed persieOSH;1254566 wrote:Poor Rooney. He's out 4 weeks with this...

Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Aug 25, 2012 3:36pm
Just saw RVP's goal. Sickk volley.
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gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Aug 25, 2012 8:58pm
Crew was down 2-0 but now up 3-2 thanks to Higuain on 2 free kicks that were awesome. Arrieta has the go ahead goal.

gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Aug 25, 2012 9:17pm
4-3 Crew now as Andy G. was pulled at some point. Arrieta again strikes after a Revs PK tied it up in the 80th.

gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Aug 25, 2012 9:24pm
4-3 final. Lampson in goal for Crew at the end with 3/4 huge saves.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 26, 2012 12:34am
I just read that Andy Gruenebaum was hurt. Surprised. It musta been when he had a huge gaffe on the second goal...he did come up grabbing his side.
Great game to watch live.
Great game to watch live.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 27, 2012 8:31am
New third kit for Chelski...


OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 27, 2012 9:47am

gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Aug 28, 2012 2:46pm
I must have missed where he got hurt. I'm sure his ego was a bit hurt though.OSH;1254886 wrote:I just read that Andy Gruenebaum was hurt. Surprised. It musta been when he had a huge gaffe on the second goal...he did come up grabbing his side.
Great game to watch live.

Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Aug 28, 2012 7:47pm
Some strong rumors going around that Caleb Porter (Akron's HC) has been offered the Portland Timbers job.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 28, 2012 8:23pm
Dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb.Pick6;1256562 wrote:Some strong rumors going around that Caleb Porter (Akron's HC) has been offered the Portland Timbers job.
I do not like it. I hope he doesn't go. He has the best job in college soccer, right now. He gets $270,000 per year with $80,000 in compensation on top. He gets multiple six-figures from his camps. His job is secure...forever. He gets players drafted. He is on staff with US Soccer. No need to jeopardize ANY of that.
Plus, if he leaves...he owes Akron $200,000 for breaking the contract. Please stay.
Oh, homegrown player, Matt Lampson will be starting for the Crew tomorrow at Philadelphia. It appears that Gruenebaum is out due to a bruised lower back he received in the game before last (would that be Houston?). Good luck Matt! Congrats on the first MLS appearance on Saturday and now the first start! Someone will be leaving this team and moving to another next season. I don't know if it will be Lampson, Hesmer, or Gruenebaum. They also have another GK that is on trial with them...to me, he's probably better than Lampson right now.

Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Aug 28, 2012 8:29pm
yeah, I obviously do not want to see him go, but I wouldnt mind it as long as he finishes the season (and hopefully another NC) and doesnt go to another college. Portland's FO seems to have some question marks, so I dont think it would be the best fit for him anyways. I hope if he is seriously considering it, Akron is doing all that they can to keep him.OSH;1256590 wrote:Dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb.
I do not like it. I hope he doesn't go. He has the best job in college soccer, right now. He gets $270,000 per year with $80,000 in compensation on top. He gets multiple six-figures from his camps. His job is secure...forever. He gets players drafted. He is on staff with US Soccer. No need to jeopardize ANY of that.
Plus, if he leaves...he owes Akron $200,000 for breaking the contract. Please stay.
Oh, homegrown player, Matt Lampson will be starting for the Crew tomorrow at Philadelphia. It appears that Gruenebaum is out due to a bruised lower back he received in the game before last (would that be Houston?). Good luck Matt! Congrats on the first MLS appearance on Saturday and now the first start! Someone will be leaving this team and moving to another next season. I don't know if it will be Lampson, Hesmer, or Gruenebaum. They also have another GK that is on trial with them...to me, he's probably better than Lampson right now.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 28, 2012 9:00pm
I was shocked to hear that Portland did consult with him concerning their trade last week. That doesn't look very good, for Akron.Pick6;1256598 wrote:yeah, I obviously do not want to see him go, but I wouldnt mind it as long as he finishes the season (and hopefully another NC) and doesnt go to another college. Portland's FO seems to have some question marks, so I dont think it would be the best fit for him anyways. I hope if he is seriously considering it, Akron is doing all that they can to keep him.
I can't think of this as a "smart" move. Not in his situation.

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 28, 2012 11:24pm
If he wants to progress it's a good move, IMO. I don't see a college coach making it to the top. He is already on thin ice with the U-23s and klinsmann as it is. Getting a job in pro soccer will help him with his, I assume, desire to progress through the USNT ranks.

Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 28, 2012 11:40pm
Sounds like he accepted, for the record...according to Indiana Soccer.

Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Aug 28, 2012 11:43pm
Laley beat me to it. Look for an official announcement at 1:45est tomorrow. However, I'm hearing he is still coaching the Zips this season. He is a class act and I wish the best for him.
Akron probably has the current best soccer program in the country. I have no doubt that we will find a top replacement whether it is internally or external.
Akron probably has the current best soccer program in the country. I have no doubt that we will find a top replacement whether it is internally or external.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 29, 2012 8:21am

SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Aug 29, 2012 8:35am
Will Aston Villa win a game this season?

ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Aug 29, 2012 11:05am
Looks like Lampson is going to get his first ever start for the Crew tonight!
I'll never forget scoring a hatrick on him in HS and a PK down the middle on him in club haha
I'll never forget scoring a hatrick on him in HS and a PK down the middle on him in club haha

Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 29, 2012 11:44am
He's very lucky to be on thin ice. Should have been canned for sure.Laley23;1256733 wrote:If he wants to progress it's a good move, IMO. I don't see a college coach making it to the top. He is already on thin ice with the U-23s and klinsmann as it is. Getting a job in pro soccer will help him with his, I assume, desire to progress through the USNT ranks.

OSH
Posts: 4,145
Aug 29, 2012 1:42pm
Hey! I announced that last night! :mad:ohiobucks1;1256923 wrote:Looks like Lampson is going to get his first ever start for the Crew tonight!
No way. He's not on thin ice. No way should he have been canned. It's not a good showing, but he saw the team for a weekend before he had the Olympic qualifiers. They were also playing with a much more depleted roster than any other team was playing with. Klinsmann wouldn't let him go after missing the Olympics. I am sure they've had numerous meetings/conversations/texts/emails/etc. since then and they are moving the whole structure of American soccer and the international team in the right direction.Mulva;1256954 wrote:He's very lucky to be on thin ice. Should have been canned for sure.