The Soccer Thread

[wvcbxl]

As I type, nice live images of Kljestan saying goodbye to the Anderlecht fans after his last game for them (presents, selfies and all)

[wvcbxl]

Tim Cahill is leaving NYRB for Shanghai Shenhua :shock:

[wolf stansson]

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/usmnt-u17-haji-wright-development/

 

Good article on the next next for the US, Haji Wright.

[wolf stansson]

Jurgen Klinsmann just implied that the reason the media and fans are turning against him is because they are ignorant, not because his results and process show zero evidence of improving the USS program.

 

 

It would be one thing if this nut job had proven his methods work and then decided to tell everyone to get on his level or [expletive] off, but to do it now is just trolling.

[USSoccer]

Jurgen Klinsmann just implied that the reason the media and fans are turning against him is because they are ignorant, not because his results and process show zero evidence of improving the USS program.

 

It would be one thing if this nut job had proven his methods work and then decided to tell everyone to get on his level or [expletive] off, but to do it now is just trolling.

 

I hate that guy so damn much. It puts me in a position to almost hope we get bounced in the Gold Cup in embarrassing fashion so that it puts the possibility of us getting rid of him on the table.

[wolf stansson]

He thinks MLS needs a longer season "like Europe."

 

First, referring to Europe like its a single entity is absurd. Second:

"@RyanRosenblatt: Bundesliga offseason: 104 days.

MLS offseason: 89 days.

 

And that's not counting the Bundesliga's winter break, but you do you, Jurgen."

[USSoccer]

He thinks MLS needs a longer season "like Europe."

 

First, referring to Europe like its a single entity is absurd. Second:

"@RyanRosenblatt: Bundesliga offseason: 104 days.

MLS offseason: 89 days.

 

And that's not counting the Bundesliga's winter break, but you do you, Jurgen."

 

Its obnoxious he continues to pout that "things aren't like Gerrrrrrrrmanny here". No [expletive], Sherlock. You knew exactly the variables involved in being the NT manager, and you still gripe like you had no idea it would be like it is.

 

He never accepts any accountability or responsibility for anything that happens. It's one of the very worst traits in a boss.

[wolf stansson]

Holland: Where the doorstep sitters flow like wine and Aron Johansson gets drunk on the reg.

https://vine.co/v/OFtreUQ5pMJ

[Guest]

I'm sorry for not believing in you, Harry Kane.

 

Arsenal deciding to bunker in and concede possession to Tottenham up 1-0 with 75 minutes left was baffling. Tottenham aren't that good but you're going to get burned eventually. Great result for Spurs today. I realize it's still unlikely they finish top-4, but getting a win over Arsenal sure helps a lot.

[shnsajax]

I'm sorry for not believing in you, Harry Kane.

 

Arsenal deciding to bunker in and concede possession to Tottenham up 1-0 with 75 minutes left was baffling. Tottenham aren't that good but you're going to get burned eventually. Great result for Spurs today. I realize it's still unlikely they finish top-4, but getting a win over Arsenal sure helps a lot.

 

At times I think Wenger has no clue to what he is doing. I'm sure on Tuesday they will win 5-0 and make me believe again.

[wvcbxl]

Arsenal deciding to bunker in and concede possession to Tottenham up 1-0 with 75 minutes left was baffling. Tottenham aren't that good but you're going to get burned eventually.

 

That sums up the game.

Kane's header on the second goal was just about perfect.

[wolf stansson]

Haha

 

Bradley just olympico'd panama

[wolf stansson]

Gyasi a handful. Very strong. Slide rule to Deuce. 2-0.

[USSoccer]

It's hard to get excited about beating Panama B, but it's come to that.

 

Bradley's olympico was a lol moment. Pineda is a calamity on crosses into the six.

 

Ibarra looks like a hobo version of Bedoya; all effort, no skill.

 

I liked Zardes, though. Even if he's just a GAM replacement in CONCACAF, that would be great, since he's a better soccer player than GAM.

 

Dat stepover from Clint, though, on the goal...

[wolf stansson]

Clint's old man game toe drag to get a step of separation is so great.

[shnsajax]

U-20 WC Draw

USA got drawn into group A with host New Zealand

Ukraine

Myanmar

[bukie]

That's some draw.

[wolf stansson]

Lol, what'd we get last time? France, Spain and Ghana? Yeah, I'll take this one.

[shnsajax]

Yeah I pretty much expect the worst in draws. If Tab doesn't take them out of the group phase he should be looking for a new job. Mexico gets a fairly tough group.

 

Here is the entire draw:

Group A: New Zealand (host), Ukraine, USA, Myanmar

Group B: Argentina, Panama, CAF 3, Austria

Group C: Qatar, Colombia, Portugal, CAF 4

Group D: Mexico, CAF 2, Uruguay, Serbia

Group E: CAF champion, Brazil, Korea DPR, Hungary

Group F: Germany, Fiji, Uzbekistan, Honduras

[wolf stansson]

DOMESTIC EPL TV rights sold for......

 

 

 

 

$7,840,360,800.00

 

 

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA wow

[shnsajax]

And that's only a 3 year deal too!

[wvcbxl]

Group F: Germany, Fiji, Uzbekistan, Honduras

 

:lol:

I bet Germany can't believe their luck.

[wolf stansson]

IS HARRY KANE GOOD I CANT TELL

[Guest]

[expletive] Balotelli.

[shnsajax]

IS HARRY KANE GOOD I CANT TELL

 

His name bugs me. Was lucky to score after a great first touch. Real seem interested so I am sure another English team would be more than willing to over pay no matter how good he is.