The Soccer Thread

[Guest]

It took about 40 seconds after turning this game on to get pissed at the stupid latin gamesmanship.

 

edit: hahahaha Donovan

 

Mascherano is one of my top-five least favorite players ever. There isn't a likeable thing about the guy.

[Jon]

Nicely done. That was a fun 90 minutes.

[wolf stansson]

Masterclass by Bob. Sat back early with the vets, observed and adjusted. That or he shouldn't have tried the triple destroyer and Spector in the first place but I'll stick with option 1.

[shnsajax]

The Fire will be hosting ManU this summer at Soldier Field.

[brinoch]

After seeing the new kits against Argentina, they look pretty good. They still have a sort of T&T/Hurricane warning flag mishmash, but at least they are red.

[shnsajax]

How long till Agudelo passes Jozy as the best forward we have? I'm getting excited about Tim Chandler.

[wolf stansson]

How long till Agudelo passes Jozy as the best forward we have? I'm getting excited about Tim Chandler.

Last Saturday.

[wolf stansson]

Soo...last night's game.

 

Not much to say when you're the dominant team but lose 1-0. Landon did nothing. Bradley/Jones were individually on their game but didn't do much in the final third to link the offense. Clint was a monster. He was everywhere, and took a huge beating all night. Agudelo very good, Jozy crap and our keepers were solid. Really, really like Chandler and Ream playing. Chandler is just so dangerous, really strong and fast. I liked the wrinkle at the end where Bob pushed him up into the midfield, moved Clint up top and put Lichaj at RB. Chandler and Lichaj overlapping could someday be a devastating combination of strength and speed on that flank. This summer I'd love to see what Cherundolo and Chandler could do in that combination. Edu did nothing for me, Boca was solid, DeMerit left too early to do much but I loved Ream's composure and passing out of the back. He needs to work on being better two-footed for when he's in a bind. Kljestan looked better than expected in his cameo.

 

Could have really used better service to Clint and Landon and Holden would have been great paired with Jones or Bradley. Double destroyer killed any momentum we built on the counter.

[shnsajax]

How long till Agudelo passes Jozy as the best forward we have? I'm getting excited about Tim Chandler.

Last Saturday.

 

Thats what I was thinking, just wanting to give Jozy the benefit of the doubt. Jozy needs to spend the summer with Drogba.

[brinoch]

I was really impressed by Ream last night. Demerit was fine. They both unfortunately slipped at an inopportune time. Boca was much better than Bornstein (who was not good). Chandler and Lichaj were good. We've got something good brewing on the right.

 

Didn't see much from Donovan. Edu was uncreative and invisible. Bradley was pretty good. Dempsey was awesome. Jones was better than Edu, but nothing special offensively. Chandler was good in the flow when Dempsey moved to Forward and I'm interested to see if this works.

 

Altidore was unimpressive. Agudelo was the opposite. The offense ran better with Clint up top, but really, is anyone surprised by this? Clint is the man.

[wolf stansson]

Alejandro Bedoya is taking his talents to MLS.

 

I don't blame the guy. He's built a rep in Sweden, has some interest in the UK and Continental and will now make the same money, except in a better league and in a warmer climate. He can still move abroad if there's a good situation.

[wolf stansson]

Alejandro Bedoya is taking his talents to MLS.

 

I don't blame the guy. He's built a rep in Sweden, has some interest in the UK and Continental and will now make the same money, except in a better league and in a warmer climate. He can still move abroad if there's a good situation.

So apparently this dude has the worst sense of humor going because this was an April Fools joke. I guess I should have realized it was 4/1 in Sweden yesterday eve? Too bad because it'd be a great move.

[bukie]

Wait...Grant Wahl actually tried to get nominated for FIFA president for real?

[Exile on Waveland]

Wait...Grant Wahl actually tried to get nominated for FIFA president for real?

 

Evidently. It was in The Economist and I did a double take: "wait, seriously?" I guess he did but hasn't been nominated by any FIFA country. The Economist did say he had good ideas . . .

[wolf stansson]

So this isn't an April Fools, NYRB traded for Dwayne DeRosario. http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/04/tfc-trades-dero-to-red-bulls-in-blockbuster.html#more

 

Hot damn am I looking for to a RSL NYRB MLS Cup.

[Jon]

West Ham are up 2-0 at the half on ManU, trying to avoid relegation. I'd imagine this will be one of the most painful halves that West Ham fans have endured in a while.

[shnsajax]

West Ham are up 2-0 at the half on ManU, trying to avoid relegation. I'd imagine this will be one of the most painful halves that West Ham fans have endured in a while.

 

Yep, Rooney hat trick and Chicarito who I have decided to rename Kuyt Jr. How many goals does he have from outside of 6 yards from goal?

[Guest]

West Ham are up 2-0 at the half on ManU, trying to avoid relegation. I'd imagine this will be one of the most painful halves that West Ham fans have endured in a while.

 

Yep, Rooney hat trick and Chicarito who I have decided to rename Kuyt Jr. How many goals does he have from outside of 6 yards from goal?

 

He definitely seems to have a knack for being in the right place and the right time.

[Guest]

Also, Real Madrid lost at home to Sporting Gijon today. It was Jose Mourinho's first home league loss since Feb. 23, 2002 with FC Porto, a span of 150 matches.

[wolf stansson]

Teal Bunbury absolutely giving it to Vancouver. Makes 3 in 2 for him. I love seeing young, international caliber US forwards all over the scoresheet every week.

[USSoccer]

Teal Bunbury absolutely giving it to Vancouver. Makes 3 in 2 for him. I love seeing young, international caliber US forwards all over the scoresheet every week.

 

Holy jeebus, just saw those goals. Well taken!

[wolf stansson]

Fyi, Andy Najar is announcing his international commitment tomorrow.

[bukie]

Fyi, Andy Najar is announcing his international commitment tomorrow.

So...Honduras, then?

[USSoccer]

Fyi, Andy Najar is announcing his international commitment tomorrow.

So...Honduras, then?

 

I almost feel at peace with that, since it makes for a stronger CONCACAF, which we need to continue to improve.

[shnsajax]

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/6289711/drogba-headed-mls

 

Drogba to MLS rumors. It would be really awesome if this was the 1st signing the Cosmos had. He will be a little old and busted by then but still pretty cool.