The Soccer Thread

[shnsajax]

RSL also play tonight in the 1st leg of the Concacaf Champions League semi's. Its at Saprissa though.

[bukie]

Wow, Bayern totally blew that.

 

In World Cup news, since FIFA rejected the proposed 4th CONCACAF bid, they've scrapped the two-group final proposal, and are going to propose the Hex final qualifier again.

[wolf stansson]

Here's something I've never said: THANK YOU, FIFA.

 

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CONCACAF will propose same Hexagonal to FIFA as for WC06. I.e., USA-Mexico would be back. (via @ESPN_JorgeRamos)

[Guest]

Inter comes from 2-1 down to beat Bayern 3-2 with a goal in the 88th minute and move on via away goals.

 

Inter becomes the first group stage runner-up to advance to the quarters.

[USSoccer]

Landon is getting kicked around a bit tonight. Not sure I like that.

 

On the positive side, RSL up 1-0 at Rio Tinto in the 1st leg.

[USSoccer]

Seattle Sounders: Masters of the dry hump

[shnsajax]

Landon is getting kicked around a bit tonight. Not sure I like that.

 

On the positive side, RSL up 1-0 at Rio Tinto in the 1st leg.

 

2-0 final, great chance to make it through.

[wolf stansson]

Seattle Sounders: Masters of the dry hump

What are they missing? Creative central mid and an out and out striker? Those don't grow on MLS trees.

 

Zakuani was running Bex ragged in the first half and occupied Landon admirably in the second half, Ozzie Alonso is maybe the best defensive mid in the league, Keller still good, Montero good...they're missing something though.

[Guest]

So apparently Chad Ochocinco is going to be training with Sporting KC next week, and apparently is serious about it.

[shnsajax]

So apparently Chad Ochocinco is going to be training with Sporting KC next week, and apparently is serious about it.

 

Thats pretty cool. I know he loves soccer, but have always been curious as to how good he is. Is he like Romo just playing in an indoor league over here, or does he have some talent.

[wolf stansson]

So apparently Chad Ochocinco is going to be training with Sporting KC next week, and apparently is serious about it.

 

Thats pretty cool. I know he loves soccer, but have always been curious as to how good he is. Is he like Romo just playing in an indoor league over here, or does he have some talent.

I've read that he was a phenomenal youth player but chose football because it was the most sure thing route to making big money for his family.

[wolf stansson]

MNT Camp for Arg & Paraguay announced, few nice surprises including Tim Chandler. Like it.

http://theshinguardian.com/2011/03/16/usa-roster-for-upcoming-march-friendlies/

[USSoccer]

Seattle Sounders: Masters of the dry hump

What are they missing? Creative central mid and an out and out striker? Those don't grow on MLS trees.

 

Zakuani was running Bex ragged in the first half and occupied Landon admirably in the second half, Ozzie Alonso is maybe the best defensive mid in the league, Keller still good, Montero good...they're missing something though.

 

It seemed there was usually a giant gap in between the midfield and their forwards last night. Montero should be playing slightly withdrawn off of a better target guy than White, and they need a better linking mid. Alonso is a good destroyer, Zakuani can cause problems on the flank...Fernandez needs to be better, I guess.

Edited March 17, 2011 by USSoccer

[USSoccer]

MNT Camp for Arg & Paraguay announced, few nice surprises including Tim Chandler. Like it.

http://theshinguardian.com/2011/03/16/usa-roster-for-upcoming-march-friendlies/

 

Like: Chandler

 

Dislike x 1000: Sacha being anywhere near the roster right now. We have at least 8 mids better than him. Also, I wish we could see Bobby Convey at left back internationally. It's not like we're overwhelmed with options there.

[wolf stansson]

Interesting statistical breakdown of MLS vs European leauges: http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/soccer-made-in-the-u-s-where-m-l-s-stand-soccermetrically-speaking/

 

Apparently our refs aren't paying attention. Who knew?

[bukie]

CL quarters draw:

Spurs-Real Madrid

Barca-Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea-Man U

Inter-Schalke

[shnsajax]

CL quarters draw:

Spurs-Real Madrid

Barca-Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea-Man U

Inter-Schalke

 

Barca/Real possible semifinal matchup is intriguing, though I am not counting out Spurs at all.

[Guest]

CL quarters draw:

Spurs-Real Madrid

Barca-Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea-Man U

Inter-Schalke

 

Barca/Real possible semifinal matchup is intriguing, though I am not counting out Spurs at all.

 

Man, that draw is the worst possible scenario for Spurs. First Real Madrid followed likely by Barca before the final.

[Mark Priors Calves]

I never purchased the premium membership so I haven't listened regularly for a while, but Steven Cohen is leaving WFD.

[reggiemiller rules]

Evans just sent off for a really bad tackle on Holden, Holden might be really hurt taken off on a stretcher.

[USSoccer]

Evans just sent off for a really bad tackle on Holden, Holden might be really hurt taken off on a stretcher.

 

 

http://i53.tinypic.com/2rvxv7l.jpg

 

 

He best not have broken his leg again.

 

It's a good thing we're deepest in central midfield.

[shnsajax]

I hope it's nothing serious, ugly tackle.

 

Dempsey just scored on Howard.

[USSoccer]

Nice finish by Clint. FSC reported Holden went to the hospital after the game. Hopefully just for stitches.

[USSoccer]

Free Direct Kick preview today

 

Watching Barca/Getafe on GolTV...the constant blowing of Barca by everyone is getting a little old. They're also a very, very whiny team at home, despite getting every call.

[wolf stansson]

Agudelo's feet are Dempseyesque.