The Soccer Thread

[bukie]

Finally saw video of the game yesterday, and man, the German keeper looked bad on several occasions. That first goal was gorgeous, though.

[wolf stansson]

http://dcist.com/attachments/Francis%20Chung/2013_0603_USAGermany_1.jpg?92

[jersey cubs fan]

Is he wearing a bulletproof vest, or some sort of girdle?

[wolf stansson]

Herculez Gomez transferred to Tijuana. That's an exciting move for him. He scored a goal in every other game for Santos, but he'll get to be the man for Xolos, play with other Mexican Americans and live in San Diego.

[wolf stansson]

So, Jamaica got absolutely screwed in the draw. Mexico, USA and Honduras in a 10 day span. Mexico beat them last night, and I think it plays into our hands on Friday because they'll actually have to come out and play for the win rather than a 0-0 draw. They're eliminated for all intents and purposes if we win.

[Mark Priors Calves]

http://assets2.lfcimages.com/uploads/gerrard500_51ae09a28e1eb278247479.jpg

[jersey cubs fan]

good lord what is that?

[wolf stansson]

Hispters in 2030 are going to love that jersey.

 

Good article on how MLS is underspending, probably to their detriment, on player wages: http://theshinguardian.com/2013/06/05/is-greed-good-part-ii-hey-mls-corporate-ante-up/

[wolf stansson]

I wish Diego Fagundez were a citizen. He's really good.

His family are permanent residents so he can become one anytime, right?

 

I'm not positive. I do know he doesn't have a green card; thankfully he's 17, so if he wants to start the process now (or marry an American girl) we have time.

I love how the US Soccer fanbase is so crazy fanatic that anytime you're wondering about something, chances are, everyone else is wondering about the same thing.

 

Diego Fagundez on ASM:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MFCslQ4ceg&feature=youtu.be

 

Cliff notes - International talk starts at 8:50. Sounds like the US is his first choice, but he has no idea what the timeline is to becoming eligible. His dad wants him to play for the US, so there's no pressure to suit up for Uruguay. He only went to the U-20 camp for Uruguay because he wanted to get a taste of international soccer.

[wolf stansson]

The Galaxy are going to sign Giovani Dos Santos.

 

I hate the Galaxy now.

[USSoccer]

The Galaxy are going to sign Giovani Dos Santos.

 

I hate the Galaxy now.

 

As a fan of the league, that's a massive get. Gio's a really good player, the FMF managed him perfectly even when he wasn't getting tick at Spurs.

 

As a US fan, I too now hate the Galaxy for allowing our biggest rival's best player a chance at consistent PT.

[shnsajax]

Shouldn't he be going to Chivas USA?

[Guest]

Some of the teams ranked in front of Brazil in the FIFA World Rankings are Ecuador, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece and Denmark. Mali is ranked one spot behind Brazil.

[wolf stansson]

Arsenal made a bid for Fellaini AKA THE ONLY SENSIBLE THING THEY'VE DONE SINCE SELLNG HENRY.

 

 

Seriously, the player they've needed since Viera left. It almost makes TOO much sense.

[Banedon]

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[Guest]

It's just so wonderfully terrible. He makes like 5 mistakes in the span of 2 seconds, how does that even happen?

[CubInOK]

One of my friends said ter Stegen was going to replace Neuer in the next cycle. I don't think he's seen that play yet.

[bukie]

It's just so wonderfully terrible. He makes like 5 mistakes in the span of 2 seconds, how does that even happen?

Looked like he was initially going to pass it forward, saw a US player (Dempsey?) in his line, then was going to pick up the ball, realized he couldn't, and ran out of time to do anything else.

[wolf stansson]

FIRST EVER REPEAT LINEUP IN THE KLINZY ERA

[wolf stansson]

Bein Sport is gaaaaaaarrrrrbage. Terri Leigh can get it though.

[wolf stansson]

Phil Schoen stop talking. Cobi Jones stop talking. Tony Meola stop talking.

[USSoccer]

Bein Sport is gaaaaaaarrrrrbage. Terri Leigh can get it though.

 

Bein is the wooooooooooorst. Although it's bringing me back to the old FSC CCL days of Bretos and Sullivan in a studio.

[USSoccer]

OH FUCKBALLS BAR MUSIC

[wolf stansson]

OH [expletive] BAR MUSIC

He creamed that post. Bullet. That late run space is going to be there for him. I think he gets one tonight.

Edited June 8, 2013 by wolf stansson

[USSoccer]

Hey look, Donovan Ricketts is hurt again, like he is nearly every single time I see him play for club and country.