The [Horribly Unpopular] Soccer Thread

[Reno_eNVy]

Brazil announce their new goalkeeper.......Yes. Jesus saves!

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I had this shirt for the longest time when I was playing competitive/highschool.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Yeah, I know it's an old one, but this time it is relevant to something. Christ the Redeemer is even ready to defend a PK!

 

[Grannyknot]

First day of the World Cup.
I wake up jazzed.

Then I find out Cesc has signed for Chelski.
Ugh.
Like when your ex girlfriend starts dating the biggest d-bag you know.

 

[Johnsondog65]

I reminded SWMBO this morning about a 30 day sabbatical from life starting today. All I got was a and a we'll see!

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Haven't seen this posted yet

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[hoppyhoppyhippo]

http://www.thescore.com/worldcup/news/518889

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Haven't seen this posted yet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyWVia7hzGs

Huh I posted it everywhere else. I was saying it for Monday on here.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Huh I posted it everywhere else. I was saying it for Monday on here.

Well I am not about saving. I'm getting as amped up for this game as possible. I have to work that day can't remember when, I am ready to sprint off the field.

 

[bford]

I had this shirt for the longest time when I was playing competitive/highschool.

That shirt is amazing.... I need one.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Well I am not about saving. I'm getting as amped up for this game as possible. I have to work that day can't remember when, I am ready to sprint off the field.

I took all USA match days off

 

[bford]

World Cup summers are the best summers to be a teacher!!!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

World Cup summers are the best summers to be a teacher!!!

Dang no kidding.... unless you're at a year round school.

 

[passedpawn]

Dive by Brazil yesterday, and now Spain gets away with a dive in the box in the first half that results in a successful PK. Sick of that crap. Sick header by Netherlands to get it back.

I think there needs to be a better way to identify dives like that, especially in the box. Maybe the flag / video review by officials, the way that MLB has just introduced.

 

[MrNickVT]

VP is just so good! Cheeky header!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Well done by the Orange (blue?!?!?!) That was a thumping.

And well done by Mexico to win their first. I want to see all four CONCACAF representatives get to the knock outs.

While watching the matches today I can't help but get way too pumped for the match vs Ghana. Every time they show a commercial or mention the USMNT in commentary I just go "HNNNNNNGGGG HURRY UP!!!" or something of the sort.





... but seriously it needs to hurry up.

 

[passedpawn]

Well done by the Orange (blue?!?!?!) That was a thumping.

And well done by Mexico to win their first. I want to see all four CONCACAF representatives get to the knock outs.

While watching the matches today I can't help but get way too pumped for the match vs Ghana. Every time they show a commercial or mention the USMNT in commentary I just go "HNNNNNNGGGG HURRY UP!!!" or something of the sort.





... but seriously it needs to hurry up.

I'm wearing my US jersey all weekend. Woot!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I'm wearing my US jersey all weekend. Woot!

Are you going to wash it or just let the good-luck-funk stick around?


Also, how are people going to be watching the USA matches? At home or at a pub? Specifically a soccer pub?

 

[passedpawn]

Are you going to wash it or just let the good-luck-funk stick around?


Also, how are people going to be watching the USA matches? At home or at a pub? Specifically a soccer pub?

No wash. It breathes pretty well, but my stink is like an aged gouda: it grows on you.

I'm at home. I have a house full of soccer fanatics here.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

No wash. It breathes pretty well, but my stink is like an aged gouda: it grows on you.

I'm at home. I have a house full of soccer fanatics here.

Nice. I'll be at this tiny British-style pub (no food, just beer and wine) on the river called Ole Bridge Pub. It's the official pub of the (Unofficial) American Outlaws Reno Chapter. We're really close to becoming official and I just love the atmosphere of a pub full of people going nuts for the Yanks.

 

[passedpawn]

Great game by the Hollanders. Spain pathetic as their defense folded and went home at halftime. Keeper was overmatched. So much for dynasties.

Italy / England should be fun tomorrow, 6pm Eastern.

 

[boydster]

Looking forward to Italy v England. Mexico did well, although the score didn't reflect how much they controlled the game. I think Dos Santos got robbed on those offsides calls in the first half. I missed Spain and the Netherlands, but I guess I didn't miss much...

 

[BrewKnurd]

Looking forward to Italy v England. Mexico did well, although the score didn't reflect how much they controlled the game. I think Dos Santos got robbed on those offsides calls in the first half. I missed Spain and the Netherlands, but I guess I didn't miss much...

You owe it to yourself to see the RVP header at least (if you haven't).

http://www.espnfc.com/team/spain/164/video/1878442/robin-van-persie-netherlands-goal-header-at-44


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[boydster]

You owe it to yourself to see the RVP header at least (if you haven't).

http://www.espnfc.com/team/spain/164/video/1878442/robin-van-persie-netherlands-goal-header-at-44


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I'll probably check out the highlights later today, and I'll definitely look for that header. Thanks

Edit: Ok. That was sweet.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

It was a Southampton player that introduced footy to Brazil. I just thought I'd throw that in there!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

It was a Southampton player that introduced footy to Brazil. I just thought I'd throw that in there!

 

[soccerdad]

Was he there for a sex change? ;-)

 

[soccerdad]

I missed Spain and the Netherlands, but I guess I didn't miss much...

You missed the best team in the tournament (So Far) .. the Dutch totally dominated the Spanish side. Had the Dutch team from yesterday played the Brazil team from Thursday the result might have been much the same .. a multi goal differential in Holland's favor.

 

[boydster]

I'm going to watch the game, I found out I can stream it from a Canadian website. I just meant that it was clearly a blowout so I won't expect to be biting my nails while watching it.

Can't believe Colombia just took Greece 3-0. They earned it.

For anyone who misses a game or forgets to set the DVR, you can replay the games here. I had to download an extension called "Hola" (they have it for Chrome and Firefox) to get around the regional block.

 

[aygov]

Well, Engerland fail to impress so I guess they lived up to expectations.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Well, Engerland fail to impress so I guess they lived up to expectations.

Yep! That was pretty dire. They'll be home Thursday.