gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 12:32pm
Wednesday, 3/3
2:30 p.m.
ESPN2
vs 
Last tune-up before the WC in June, and a good chance to see our top (healthy) internationals against a really really tough opponent. While I'm not expecting a win, I really hope we put together a good showing. Thoughts, discussion?
2:30 p.m.
ESPN2
vs Last tune-up before the WC in June, and a good chance to see our top (healthy) internationals against a really really tough opponent. While I'm not expecting a win, I really hope we put together a good showing. Thoughts, discussion?
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Mar 2, 2010 12:42pm
Looks like i'll be taking a few hours vacation tomorrow afternoon...
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Mar 2, 2010 12:44pm
Put Ching in to bite Van Persies ankles off!!
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 2, 2010 12:47pm
Who is being sent be each team? Are clubs team really letting their Dutch players leave for a friendly??
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 12:49pm
U.S. roster
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Tim Howard (Everton)
Defenders: Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes), Jay DeMerit (Watford), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Frank Simek (Sheffield Wednesday) and Jonathan Spector (West Ham United)
Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley (Rangers), Alejandro Bedoya (Orebro), Michael Bradley (Borussia Monchengladbach), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy/Everton), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Stuart Holden (Bolton) and Jose Torres (Pachuca)
Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Hull City), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake) and Eddie Johnson (Aris Thessaloniki)
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Tim Howard (Everton)
Defenders: Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes), Jay DeMerit (Watford), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Frank Simek (Sheffield Wednesday) and Jonathan Spector (West Ham United)
Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley (Rangers), Alejandro Bedoya (Orebro), Michael Bradley (Borussia Monchengladbach), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy/Everton), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Stuart Holden (Bolton) and Jose Torres (Pachuca)
Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Hull City), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake) and Eddie Johnson (Aris Thessaloniki)
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Mar 2, 2010 12:50pm
Nice, i like the group.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 12:50pm
Netherlands roster
Goalkeepers: Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Piet Velthuizen (Vitesse Arnhem), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht)
Defenders: Edson Braafheid (Celtic), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), John Heitinga (Everton), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg), Andre Ooijer (PSV), Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax)
Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (PSV), Orlando Engelaar (PSV), Mark van Bommel (Bayern Munich), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Stijn Schaars (AZ Alkmaar), Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan), Rafael van der Vaart (Real Madrid), Demy de Zeeuw (Ajax)
Forwards: Ryan Babel (Liverpool), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Eljero Elia (Hamburg), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (AC Milan), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
From ussoccer.com
Goalkeepers: Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Piet Velthuizen (Vitesse Arnhem), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht)
Defenders: Edson Braafheid (Celtic), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), John Heitinga (Everton), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg), Andre Ooijer (PSV), Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax)
Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (PSV), Orlando Engelaar (PSV), Mark van Bommel (Bayern Munich), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Stijn Schaars (AZ Alkmaar), Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan), Rafael van der Vaart (Real Madrid), Demy de Zeeuw (Ajax)
Forwards: Ryan Babel (Liverpool), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Eljero Elia (Hamburg), Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (AC Milan), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
From ussoccer.com
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 1:01pm
Yep, pretty close to the WC roster I would say, with the exceptions of Onyewu, Davies, Clark, Dempsey, and Feilhaber.cbus4life wrote: Nice, i like the group.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Mar 2, 2010 1:23pm
Exactly.
Great to have the core of the group together to play a very, very solid Dutch team.
Great to have the core of the group together to play a very, very solid Dutch team.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 2, 2010 2:45pm
Well, im a little surprised that many top Euro clubs let their players out since it isnt a true international break. But, I like it. Gives the Americans a true test (assuming all the top Dutch players play vs just dress).
Sage
Posts: 2,070
Mar 2, 2010 2:48pm
If Jozy Altidore is in, then so am I. I'll be watching.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 2, 2010 3:00pm
He is a bad man. Hope he moves to a better team soon. Hull City aint gonna be in the EPL first flight much longer.Sage wrote: If Jozy Altidore is in, then so am I. I'll be watching.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 3:00pm
Put him on Everton. They seem to like us Yanks 
Sage
Posts: 2,070
Mar 2, 2010 3:01pm
Yea, he needs to work on his maturity and not be surrounded by bums. Future of US Soccer, really hope he pans out.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 2, 2010 3:19pm
Yeah, Everton or Fulham. McBride is a freaking legend over there and Dempsey is quickly becoming a beast for them.gorocks99 wrote: Put him on Everton. They seem to like us Yanks
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patriots34
Posts: 183
Mar 2, 2010 3:59pm
Does anyone know the story on that German guy who has his American citizenship, Jermaine Jones, I think? Wasn't he supposed to be ready for the World Cup?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 4:03pm
I think Jones has been injured, keeping him from being called up to the national team, but he'll figure into the mix in the future if he can stay healthy.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 2, 2010 4:33pm
Soccer is a great game for 8 yr olds. Can't believe adults watch this shit.
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justcompete
Posts: 263
Mar 2, 2010 4:33pm
I hate kickball as much as watching left turns all afternoon.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 2, 2010 4:34pm
Almost made it to 20 posts this time, damn. Is 17 the new record though?
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patriots34
Posts: 183
Mar 2, 2010 4:51pm
I do not see us getting a win or draw unfortunately, the defense has seemed lost out there since Onyewu went down, but Spector and Demerit are decent, Im not a big fan of Bocanegra or Bornstein though. I know with Jozy up top that we are capable of scoring goals, and when he is in form he is tough to stop, but he seems to disappear too much throughout the game. Donovan and Bradley have been in great form lately so there is always hope we can get a goal or two.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Mar 2, 2010 4:55pm
I'm rooting for USA but I think the dutch with my favorite player (check avatar) will win 2-0
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 2, 2010 5:00pm
The Dutch will be able to score a bunch against us if they try. Their attacking style and creative players will run circles around our defense. If we control the mid-field that is the only way we can control their attack.
Rocks, 17 HAS to be a new record. Usually CCRunner is the first post!
Rocks, 17 HAS to be a new record. Usually CCRunner is the first post!
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Soccerstud01
Posts: 50
Mar 3, 2010 2:58am
haha. dude you're a fucking douchebag.Tiernan wrote: Soccer is a great game for 8 yr olds. Can't believe adults watch this shit.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 3, 2010 4:02am
Wow..didn't realize how loaded zee dutch were @ forwards...
Robben
Huntelaar
Babel
Kuyt
That doesn't even include Van Persie lol
Robben
Huntelaar
Babel
Kuyt
That doesn't even include Van Persie lol