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Jun 17, 2014 2:39 PM
Saw it scrolling where Jurgen says he is optimistic Jozy plays sunday...I just don't see it. Even if it's not as bad as we think, I would think he still needs time to recoup.
Jun 17, 2014 2:39pm
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Jun 17, 2014 2:53 PM
iclfan2;1627177 wrote:I like Johannson, but would rather him come in off the bench later and start Wando. I feel like he just makes more things happen.
I agree
Jun 17, 2014 2:53pm
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Jun 17, 2014 2:54 PM
This game is insane right now. Extremely physical and a lot of Mexican fans as well
Jun 17, 2014 2:54pm
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Jun 17, 2014 3:01 PM
Don't play him. We have a slight edge on Portugal to advance, so it's not a do or die game where Altidore needs to play. Not worth the risk, of we advance, as need him vs Belgium. Try to get him fit for that.

That said, if he is fit, play him.
Jun 17, 2014 3:01pm
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Jun 17, 2014 3:06 PM
Laley23;1627222 wrote:Don't play him. We have a slight edge on Portugal to advance, so it's not a do or die game where Altidore needs to play. Not worth the risk, of we advance, as need him vs Belgium. Try to get him fit for that.

That said, if he is fit, play him.
It is pretty much do or die though. Lets not forget Portugal is still a very talented team that had a bad game. I'm pretty worried Ronaldo is going to rip us apart
Jun 17, 2014 3:06pm
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Jun 17, 2014 3:09 PM
I could see them running Ronaldo at Beasley all day long. I'm still confident we can draw.

I'm really interested to see what changes Jurgen makes.
Jun 17, 2014 3:09pm
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Jun 17, 2014 3:10 PM
Classyposter58;1627223 wrote:It is pretty much do or die though. Lets not forget Portugal is still a very talented team that had a bad game. I'm pretty worried Ronaldo is going to rip us apart
Don't forget Pepe's out for this game, and that'll factor in as well.
Jun 17, 2014 3:10pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:22 PM
Pepe, and Coentrao, and potentially Patricio and Almeida.

I swear, if Mexico ties Brazil ... fuck Mexico.
Jun 17, 2014 4:22pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:25 PM
Why does everyone hate Mexico? It's only good for US when they look good. We are clearly better. If they do well, we look good.
Jun 17, 2014 4:25pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:26 PM
Because fuck mexico

If they do well it has absolutely no effect on us in the world cup. Aside from the off chance we face them in the knockout stage as opposed to Brazil or something
Jun 17, 2014 4:26pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:28 PM
I hate Mexico too, especially when we play them. But they've been our Bitch for the last 5-6 years. We don't need to worry about them. They only help us with good results.
Jun 17, 2014 4:28pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:31 PM
Not sure why the US cares about Mexico. They aren't even in our group.
Jun 17, 2014 4:31pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:34 PM
Salty about the piss bags thrown on our players, mostly.
Jun 17, 2014 4:34pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:49 PM
Hell of a game for a 0-0 draw. Ochoa was unreal.
Jun 17, 2014 4:49pm
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Jun 17, 2014 4:53 PM
ohiobucks1;1627246 wrote:I hate Mexico too, especially when we play them. But they've been our Bitch for the last 5-6 years. We don't need to worry about them. They only help us with good results.
the same argument can be used about ttun, but I still hate them...it is what it is.
Jun 17, 2014 4:53pm
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Jun 17, 2014 7:09 PM
Awful goalkeeping from Russia
Jun 17, 2014 7:09pm
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Jun 17, 2014 7:13 PM
Serious questions have to be asked about Brazil. They've looked poor in these first two games and look nowhere near championship caliber
Jun 17, 2014 7:13pm
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Jun 17, 2014 7:16 PM
Fuck Mexico, but I have to say I'm pretty impressed with them so far this WC after barely qualifying. Hope that's a good sign as how the US stacks up against the big boys.
Jun 17, 2014 7:16pm
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Jun 17, 2014 7:23 PM
Brazil's attack looked fine, Ochoa just played the game of his life.
Jun 17, 2014 7:23pm
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Jun 17, 2014 7:52 PM
Pick6;1627283 wrote:Fuck Mexico, but I have to say I'm pretty impressed with them so far this WC after barely qualifying. Hope that's a good sign as how the US stacks up against the big boys.
Although I like that the US team has integrity, part of me wishes they didn't score those two goals in extra time against panama to save Mexico.
Jun 17, 2014 7:52pm
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Jun 17, 2014 7:59 PM
Classyposter58;1627223 wrote:It is pretty much do or die though. Lets not forget Portugal is still a very talented team that had a bad game. I'm pretty worried Ronaldo is going to rip us apart
No it isnt. If we had lost or drawn, then it's do or die. Now it isn't. Even with a loss there are a ton of possibilities that can happen which we advance
Jun 17, 2014 7:59pm
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Jun 17, 2014 8:01 PM
Yeah, "do or die" was yesterday, hence why EVERYONE was saying it was a must win game.

Not sure why, but I have a good feeling about Sunday.
Jun 17, 2014 8:01pm
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Jun 17, 2014 8:13 PM
vball10set;1627256 wrote:the same argument can be used about ttun, but I still hate them...it is what it is.
Michigan doing well only theoretically helps us (helps the perception of the B1G) which doesnt mean shit. Mexico doing well DIRECTLY helps us keep the 4th Concacaf spot and an easier road to the WC. IMO, we should root for every single concacaf team in the WC in every game unless they play us. I was happy mexico tied 0-0, and I hope they make it through
Jun 17, 2014 8:13pm
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Jun 17, 2014 8:15 PM
ohiobucks1;1627302 wrote:Michigan doing well only theoretically helps us (helps the perception of the B1G) which doesnt mean shit. Mexico doing well DIRECTLY helps us keep the 4th Concacaf spot and an easier road to the WC. IMO, we should root for every single concacaf team in the WC in every game unless they play us. I was happy mexico tied 0-0, and I hope they make it through
They only have 3 spots, the 4th is a playoff. The only way they will gain an automatic 4th (or more) is if the WC expands to more teams (doubtful). They sure as hell are not going to take away bids from Europe or South America.

So, as has been said numerous times... Fuck Mexico.
Jun 17, 2014 8:15pm
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Jun 17, 2014 10:25 PM
like_that;1627303 wrote:They only have 3 spots, the 4th is a playoff. The only way they will gain an automatic 4th (or more) is if the WC expands to more teams (doubtful). They sure as hell are not going to take away bids from Europe or South America.

So, as has been said numerous times... Fuck Mexico.

THat's not true. We had a 4th spot in 2006. We lost it because of how bad we played. That year Asia and South America played for the final spot. It's all based on confederation strength.
Jun 17, 2014 10:25pm