The Soccer Thread

[wolf stansson]

US v Mexico in Phoenix in April according to AO Phx.

 

[expletive] yeaaaaaaah

[shnsajax]

US v Mexico in Phoenix in April according to AO Phx.

 

[expletive] yeaaaaaaah

 

Nice. Being Arizona, I am guessing they will set up an immigration office at the stadium.

 

Liverpool are up 3-0 at HT vs Everton. That's 9 goals in 3 halves for them this year vs one another this year.

[Guest]

Suarez with as many goals this year in 18 games as he had in 33 last year.

[wolf stansson]

More Gedion Zelalem hype.

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/thescoutsnotebook/id/1004?cc=5901

 

I wish people would get their story straight as to whether or not he's actually a US citizen.

[Guest]

Villa-West Brom is 3-3 in the first half.

[wolf stansson]

Jozy subbed off after 67 without a goal, but judging by the soccernet game log, he worked his ass off.

[wolf stansson]

Jermaine Jones to Besiktas apparently.

[bukie]

Chelsea fails to convert at home vs West Ham with 39(!) shots.

[shnsajax]

City passed Arsenal, it was fun while it lasted.

 

Sunderland are out of relegation now too.

[wolf stansson]

@BrianSciaretta: While Borussia Monchengladbach remain interested, Crystal Palace pursuing #USMNT mid Fabian Johnson this window as well.

Always curious why there wasn't more interest in Fab. He's really good and versatile.

[wolf stansson]

Interesting article from Roger Bennett about the lack of interest of American players and the reasons for that with some very candid, interesting perspectives from Herculez Gomez, Klinsy and NYRB sporting director Jerome De Bontin.

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/relegationzone/id/1654?cc=5901

[shnsajax]

Sunderland have officially turned the corner. They might make the 2nd half run Villa made last year.

[bukie]

Sunderland have officially turned the corner. They might make the 2nd half run Villa made last year.

Their remaining away slate is going to make that difficult. Man City, Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man U.

 

Also, despite now being all the way in 11th position, they're still just 2 points clear of relegation.

[USSoccer]

Step one starts tonight. LD playing underneath the striker, Mix in the #8 spot.

[wolf stansson]

We missed a goal because [expletive] Florida State doesn't want to lose a basketball game to [expletive] Clemson. Good lord. You won the dumb football crap. That's all you miserable crackers care about anyway.

[USSoccer]

This is a nice change from usual January friendlies, since that's nearly the 1st choice defense out there, LD and Zusi are potential starters and Mix is a rotational player.

[wolf stansson]

Evans has been getting worked.

[USSoccer]

Evans has been getting worked.

 

Perfectly primed for Yedlin to come into the game and make an impression.

[wolf stansson]

Poacholowski

[USSoccer]

I'm a little annoyed that we're giving so much time to guys who have a limited ceiling and not immediately putting Gil and Yedlin in.

[wolf stansson]

I'm a little annoyed that we're giving so much time to guys who have a limited ceiling and not immediately putting Gil and Yedlin in.

Here we go. 2018 sneak preview.

[Guest]

In today's edition of Mexico doing Mexico things, Carlos Vela appears to be turning town a call-up. Again.

 

Although a day late to celebrate Groundhog Day, Vela is apparently not going to the World Cup, because Mexico.

[shnsajax]

In today's edition of Mexico doing Mexico things, Carlos Vela appears to be turning town a call-up. Again.

 

Although a day late to celebrate Groundhog Day, Vela is apparently not going to the World Cup, because Mexico.

 

I'm almost surprised they even offered him.

 

"I'm not mentally committed because of all the criticism that the players have received. In the future, if Mexico is doing great and receives no pressure from fans and media, then I'll consider playing for them."

[USSoccer]

 

I'm almost surprised they even offered him.

 

"I'm not mentally committed because of all the criticism that the players have received. In the future, if Mexico is doing great and receives no pressure from fans and media, then I'll consider playing for them."

 

The hell? So basically he's never ever going to play for Mexico.

[shnsajax]

Those were my exact thoughts.