Countdown to World Cup 2006

[1908]

I've set up a World Cup Fantasy League for anyone that's interested.

 

Link

Group ID#: 15843

Password: 4-3 (in honor of Cubs leadoff man)

[Marco4]

Count me in, and, while we're at it, Allez L'OM!

[sethuel1]

I'm in, and my team name makes Mexicans cry.

[USSoccer]

Why am I having trouble signing up?

[1908]

Why am I having trouble signing up?

Can you be more specific? I can send you an invite if you IM me your email.

Edited May 26, 2006 by 1908

[USSoccer]

Why am I having trouble signing up?

Can you be more specific?

 

When I sign in using my yahoo id, it tells me I need a team to sign up for the league.

[1908]

Why am I having trouble signing up?

Can you be more specific?

 

When I sign in using my yahoo id, it tells me I need a team to sign up for the league.

See if you can set up your team at http://en.fifaworldcup.fantasysports.yahoo.com/ff and then join the league.

[Marco4]

If it helps anyone, I had to join as a 'Fan of Other Teams' and then after I'd sorted my team out, could follow a link to join the NSBB league.

[USSoccer]

Thanks everyone. I finally figured it out.

[Marco4]

Does this mean the trash talking can start? :wink:

[Transmogrified Tiger]

My team name is better than yours.

[reggiemiller rules]

Man Convey has looked great so far this first half. He has had a couple nice moves and quite a few good centering passes into the box.

[USSoccer]

Convey and Dempsey are the only players that actually make runs at a defense.

 

Convey is playing great this half. It's nice to know we have an option on that side should Beasley's poor form continue.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Classy play by Venezuela.

[USSoccer]

Classy play by Venezuela.

 

That's the kind of mess that gets teams in the US's position to run up the score on you.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

What is this, attempt to hammer other players out of bitterness because you're not going to Germany?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Seriously, what nonsense by Venezuela.

[USSoccer]

First of all, a total bush effort by Venezuela. I'm embarrased that we played them. No class shown whatsoever.

 

Convey was really, really good, again. Of course, the class of opponent had something to do with this, but good things happen when you run at defenders with pace, and he did this. Solid job. He's going to really challenge Beasley, who did very little in his 30 or so minutes on the field.

 

Dempsey was good, as usual. Not as eye opening as Convey, but solid. Scored his goal well, and I love the little moves he has. It's nice to have a US player show a creative spark. I want him starting.

 

The ESPN Brian Ching Lovefest continued tonight. The way the announcers talked about his goal you'd think he did a double bike diving header into the upper 90. His goal wasn't that impressive, and considering he had about 8 other chances to score or send Johnson through and failed every time, I can't think of him as anything more than a backup.

 

Johnson was relatively useless, again. He showed flashes, like on the assist to Dempsey, but he's not consistent at all.

 

Wolff was his usual useless self. Heaven help us if Landon gets hurt.

 

Donovan was ok. Generated the 2nd goal, but not really noteworthy.

 

Howard was pretty good tonight, too, as was Gooch. Bocanegra's red card was a joke, and the defense was ok, but playing an offside trap can burn you against teams with better players. I'm still nervous about the defense.

 

I'd give it a 6. For real this time. I look forward to seeing the actual starters against Latvia on Sunday.

[reggiemiller rules]

First of all, a total bush effort by Venezuela. I'm embarrased that we played them. No class shown whatsoever.

 

Convey was really, really good, again. Of course, the class of opponent had something to do with this, but good things happen when you run at defenders with pace, and he did this. Solid job. He's going to really challenge Beasley, who did very little in his 30 or so minutes on the field.

 

Dempsey was good, as usual. Not as eye opening as Convey, but solid. Scored his goal well, and I love the little moves he has. It's nice to have a US player show a creative spark. I want him starting.

 

The ESPN Brian Ching Lovefest continued tonight. The way the announcers talked about his goal you'd think he did a double bike diving header into the upper 90. His goal wasn't that impressive, and considering he had about 8 other chances to score or send Johnson through and failed every time, I can't think of him as anything more than a backup.

 

Johnson was relatively useless, again. He showed flashes, like on the assist to Dempsey, but he's not consistent at all.

 

Wolff was his usual useless self. Heaven help us if Landon gets hurt.

 

Donovan was ok. Generated the 2nd goal, but not really noteworthy.

 

Howard was pretty good tonight, too, as was Gooch. Bocanegra's red card was a joke, and the defense was ok, but playing an offside trap can burn you against teams with better players. I'm still nervous about the defense.

 

I'd give it a 6. For real this time. I look forward to seeing the actual starters against Latvia on Sunday.

 

I agree with everything you said, I dont get the love for Ching if he doesnt misplay that ball right before his goal it would have been aneasy goal for Johnson. I thought Conrad played a good game on D as well. Allthough he didnt really have that much played at him.

[soccer10k]

Just registered my team for the fantasy league. I just have one question: we can switch the lineup daily depending on which teams are playing on a certain day correct?

[sethuel1]

Just registered my team for the fantasy league. I just have one question: we can switch the lineup daily depending on which teams are playing on a certain day correct?

 

I think you change it based on rounds, i.e. group stage, round of 16, quarters, semis, finals

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Just registered my team for the fantasy league. I just have one question: we can switch the lineup daily depending on which teams are playing on a certain day correct?

 

I think you change it based on rounds, i.e. group stage, round of 16, quarters, semis, finals

 

I tinkered with it some and got the impression you change it daily.

[sethuel1]

Just registered my team for the fantasy league. I just have one question: we can switch the lineup daily depending on which teams are playing on a certain day correct?

 

I think you change it based on rounds, i.e. group stage, round of 16, quarters, semis, finals

 

I tinkered with it some and got the impression you change it daily.

I just read the rules. You're right.

[soccer10k]

I'm assuming the US showed an improvement over their horrid performance against Morocco on Tuesday because they actually won, but how much of an improvement was it?

[USSoccer]

I'm assuming the US showed an improvement over their horrid performance against Morocco on Tuesday because they actually won, but how much of an improvement was it?

 

It's hard to say since Venezuela isn't any good.