Nice easy 1-0 victory in a very early (DC time) friendly against Sydney. Goal from who else but Harry Kane.
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Laughing_Gnome_Invisible
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If it were not totally predictable, it would be unbelievable. The various associations should be lining up to be the first to quit FIFA.........Oh lordy lordy.
aygov
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I'll just leave this here....
NORTH LONDON IS RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NORTH LONDON IS RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll just leave this here....
NORTH LONDON IS RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Missed the match (judging a comp) but that's about the expected result. Don't know how AVFC even made it that far considering their EPL form.
I'll just leave this here....
WOOLWICH IS RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, uhh, fixed that for you.
aygov
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Not really, forever in our shadow!
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Messi's 1st goal today was sick.
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[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOX2QpfMkq4[/ame]
Amazing - those moments are why we watch him!!
So Jack Warner, the indicted former CONCACAF executive, held up an article from the Onion in a video released defending himself.
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/5/31/8694339/indicted-fifa-executive-jack-warner-fooled-by-an-article-from-the
The article he is holding up in the video is this one:
http://www.theonion.com/article/fifa-frantically-announces-2015-summer-world-cup-u-50525
Looks like Warner is aiming for "not guilty by reason of incompetence" here. I wonder what he'll say if he's convicted.
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/5/31/8694339/indicted-fifa-executive-jack-warner-fooled-by-an-article-from-the
The article he is holding up in the video is this one:
http://www.theonion.com/article/fifa-frantically-announces-2015-summer-world-cup-u-50525
Looks like Warner is aiming for "not guilty by reason of incompetence" here. I wonder what he'll say if he's convicted.
Yeah, that's the article I posted the other day.
I still have a hard time believing just how many people think The Onion is an actual news source.
Some idiot on Facebook, sure. But this is a whole knew level of :smack:
http://www.espnfc.com/arsenal/story...leads-anti-spurs-chants-arsenal-fa-cup-parade
Just gonna say, Gooners worry just as much about Tottenham...
Just gonna say, Gooners worry just as much about Tottenham...
hoppyhoppyhippo
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US Lineup for upcoming friendlies
GK: Guzan, Rimando, Yarbrough
DF: Alvarado, Brooks, Chandler, Evans, Orozco, Shea, Yedlin
MF: Beckerman, Bradley, Diskerud, Ibarra, Johnson, Jones, Morales, Williams.
FW: Agudelo, Johannsson, Wood, Zardes
Assuming Jozy is healthy he'll be on the roster, and I assume Ibarra is out. Interesting that Beckerman and WIlliams are getting looked at.
GK: Guzan, Rimando, Yarbrough
DF: Alvarado, Brooks, Chandler, Evans, Orozco, Shea, Yedlin
MF: Beckerman, Bradley, Diskerud, Ibarra, Johnson, Jones, Morales, Williams.
FW: Agudelo, Johannsson, Wood, Zardes
Assuming Jozy is healthy he'll be on the roster, and I assume Ibarra is out. Interesting that Beckerman and WIlliams are getting looked at.
I feel like Beckerman is in there for defensive support, given there's no real strong experience in the back four. Williams, I think, is there because of him doing very well at Reading after coming back from injuries. Jozy would have to get healthy really quickly to get to the first game on Friday in the Netherlands, but it's possible for him to make the second game. With Jones out injuried, I'm assuming Beckerman will be starting.
This week in MLS has held relatively few surprises, here's what I think:
1. Sounders Take 1st Overall
With their win over the Red Bulls today in Seattle, the Sounders are not just a definitive top in the west, but first overall. The Sounders have a game in hand against both of the teams closest to them in the standings, with 1 point over DC United and three points over Vancouver in the west. Whether or not the Sounders can keep up the pace is a big question though, teams are beginning to figure out their pass heavy style and they'll almost certainly be without Clint Dempsey in the upcoming Gold Cup. For now at least, though, the Sounders are on course for a second straight Supporter's Shield.
2. FC Dallas Has Trouble on the Road
FC Dallas is having some major issues on the road, losing first to Montreal Impact 2-1 and now feeling the pain of a 4-0 beat down by Sporting KC. Things get worse for the struggling Texas team though, they have three more games away before they're safe and snug back home, and it's a bit of an obstacle course, playing at San Jose's new Avaya stadium, Seattle's Century Link Field and then finishing off with an away game against the Rapids whom they've struggled against this season. Dallas needs to find both their scoring and their defending boots and soon or they'll slide down the standings.
3. NYCFC Are the New Tire Fire
NYCFC may have picked up a point after tying Houston, but thanks to their recent loss to RSL they're sitting dead last at the bottom of the Eastern conference standings. I should note they're sitting below the Montreal Impact, who have played five fewer games than them, and the previous tire fire Philadelphia Union. NYCFC has the second worst goal differential in the league, behind only Philadelphia and most teams in the east have 1-2 games in hand against them. Jason Kreis' new team could be in serious trouble here.
4. The West is The Best...Again
The western division is once again the most competitive, the difference between 1st and 5th is a mere 5 points and the difference between 2nd and 8th is 6 points. The top of the east is (for the moment) a two pony race between New England and DC United while the Red Bulls trail by 8 points from the top, the difference between 2nd and 8th in the east is 9 points by comparison. Of course, the east might point to the two recently added expansion teams, but this isn't too different from last year's results right now. The west also has taken a lot of points from the east at this point in the year.
5. MLS Enters the Open Cup
With the Open Cup in the Fourth Round, the eternal question involved in such a tournament begins: do we take it seriously or not? While MLS Cup is the big prize for MLS teams, the Open Cup is a welcome feather in the cap. If nothing else, there's a few matches in the fourth round that most definitely won't see "B" teams fielded and could be worth watching:
NYCFC vs NY Cosmos: The biggest team in NASL will face off against the team that probably took their spot in MLS, this will be anything but cordial.
Sounders vs Timbers: Does this one really need to be explained?
San Jose Quakes vs Sacramento Republic FC: San Jose and Sacramento might be in USL, but Sacramento was champion of USL last year and are gunning for an MLS franchise. Sacramento will be looking to make a statement and this could be the start of a rivalry between two California teams.
SC2 vs Real Salt Lake: Losing to a conference rival is bad enough, but losing to the feeder team for your rival? That's a bad look. RSL will bring their A team for this almost certainly, while SC2 hopes to steal one.
1. Sounders Take 1st Overall
With their win over the Red Bulls today in Seattle, the Sounders are not just a definitive top in the west, but first overall. The Sounders have a game in hand against both of the teams closest to them in the standings, with 1 point over DC United and three points over Vancouver in the west. Whether or not the Sounders can keep up the pace is a big question though, teams are beginning to figure out their pass heavy style and they'll almost certainly be without Clint Dempsey in the upcoming Gold Cup. For now at least, though, the Sounders are on course for a second straight Supporter's Shield.
2. FC Dallas Has Trouble on the Road
FC Dallas is having some major issues on the road, losing first to Montreal Impact 2-1 and now feeling the pain of a 4-0 beat down by Sporting KC. Things get worse for the struggling Texas team though, they have three more games away before they're safe and snug back home, and it's a bit of an obstacle course, playing at San Jose's new Avaya stadium, Seattle's Century Link Field and then finishing off with an away game against the Rapids whom they've struggled against this season. Dallas needs to find both their scoring and their defending boots and soon or they'll slide down the standings.
3. NYCFC Are the New Tire Fire
NYCFC may have picked up a point after tying Houston, but thanks to their recent loss to RSL they're sitting dead last at the bottom of the Eastern conference standings. I should note they're sitting below the Montreal Impact, who have played five fewer games than them, and the previous tire fire Philadelphia Union. NYCFC has the second worst goal differential in the league, behind only Philadelphia and most teams in the east have 1-2 games in hand against them. Jason Kreis' new team could be in serious trouble here.
4. The West is The Best...Again
The western division is once again the most competitive, the difference between 1st and 5th is a mere 5 points and the difference between 2nd and 8th is 6 points. The top of the east is (for the moment) a two pony race between New England and DC United while the Red Bulls trail by 8 points from the top, the difference between 2nd and 8th in the east is 9 points by comparison. Of course, the east might point to the two recently added expansion teams, but this isn't too different from last year's results right now. The west also has taken a lot of points from the east at this point in the year.
5. MLS Enters the Open Cup
With the Open Cup in the Fourth Round, the eternal question involved in such a tournament begins: do we take it seriously or not? While MLS Cup is the big prize for MLS teams, the Open Cup is a welcome feather in the cap. If nothing else, there's a few matches in the fourth round that most definitely won't see "B" teams fielded and could be worth watching:
NYCFC vs NY Cosmos: The biggest team in NASL will face off against the team that probably took their spot in MLS, this will be anything but cordial.
Sounders vs Timbers: Does this one really need to be explained?
San Jose Quakes vs Sacramento Republic FC: San Jose and Sacramento might be in USL, but Sacramento was champion of USL last year and are gunning for an MLS franchise. Sacramento will be looking to make a statement and this could be the start of a rivalry between two California teams.
SC2 vs Real Salt Lake: Losing to a conference rival is bad enough, but losing to the feeder team for your rival? That's a bad look. RSL will bring their A team for this almost certainly, while SC2 hopes to steal one.
hoppyhoppyhippo
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Jozy probably sits out the friendlies but should be back for Gold Cup.
Grannyknot
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I cant believe so many people are upset about this.
Not upset. Just plenty of "waaaaah Spurs supporters worry too much about what Arsenal does" on this thread. Just pointing out it goes both ways.
Grannyknot
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Sure it goes both ways. To what extent on either side, I don't want to speculate.
But, my point was that Spurs would be much more successful if they didn't pay so much attention to Arsenal.
But, my point was that Spurs would be much more successful if they didn't pay so much attention to Arsenal.
I think they'd be more successful if they stop selling all their top players and then using the money to buy high priced flashy named sh***
That's my feeling too. Time for the young strikers (particularly Aron Johansson, who has looked very good for his club) to show they can put it in the net against top competition.
hoppyhoppyhippo
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Not just him. But Agudelo as well.
hoppyhoppyhippo
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U-20 men crushed hosts New Zealand 4-0 to lock up advancing to the knockout round.
After Ukraine destroyed Myanmar, New Zealand is seemingly knocked out. With a 10 goal differential to make up vs Ukraine they'd need us to crush Ukraine and them to crush Myanmar. I can't see the US playing in crush mode.
It's really hard to not get too excited about the U-20 squad, there's a lot of promising players on that team. Rubin, Zelalem, Hyndman, Jamieson, Tall, Steffan, Carter-Vickers, yada yada yada. Just so many kids who could be contributors. You have to love that. I'm most excited personally about the first 3 I listed. I think Hyndman may be the next Bradley type but I think he's more talented physically than Bradley. Him and Zelalem coming up at the same time will make things interesting. I was one who pinned Diskerud heavily next WC run, he may lose out if some of these younger guys keep developing. 3 years out would puy Hyndman in his early 20s, same with Zelalem.
I do think as well long term we'll switch to a 4-2-3-1 formation. It just makes sense with all the wide talent we have and guys who can play wide. Bedoya, Green, Zardes, Agudelo, Ibarra, and Gyau being all guys we've seen used out wide. I think we have as well guys we could see there like Zusi, Gil, and Nguyen who probably get bumped from the behind striker position by Zelalem. Then you have Dempsey who will be there if he is healthy. Potential addition of Nagbe who while I don't think will start could be in form at the right time.And then the more defensive guys. Pretty much all our fullbacks but CHandler can play in an more attacking role as well. Garza, Johnson, Shea, and Yedlin have done the job both ways.
After Ukraine destroyed Myanmar, New Zealand is seemingly knocked out. With a 10 goal differential to make up vs Ukraine they'd need us to crush Ukraine and them to crush Myanmar. I can't see the US playing in crush mode.
It's really hard to not get too excited about the U-20 squad, there's a lot of promising players on that team. Rubin, Zelalem, Hyndman, Jamieson, Tall, Steffan, Carter-Vickers, yada yada yada. Just so many kids who could be contributors. You have to love that. I'm most excited personally about the first 3 I listed. I think Hyndman may be the next Bradley type but I think he's more talented physically than Bradley. Him and Zelalem coming up at the same time will make things interesting. I was one who pinned Diskerud heavily next WC run, he may lose out if some of these younger guys keep developing. 3 years out would puy Hyndman in his early 20s, same with Zelalem.
I do think as well long term we'll switch to a 4-2-3-1 formation. It just makes sense with all the wide talent we have and guys who can play wide. Bedoya, Green, Zardes, Agudelo, Ibarra, and Gyau being all guys we've seen used out wide. I think we have as well guys we could see there like Zusi, Gil, and Nguyen who probably get bumped from the behind striker position by Zelalem. Then you have Dempsey who will be there if he is healthy. Potential addition of Nagbe who while I don't think will start could be in form at the right time.And then the more defensive guys. Pretty much all our fullbacks but CHandler can play in an more attacking role as well. Garza, Johnson, Shea, and Yedlin have done the job both ways.
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Sepp Blatter to resign. It turns out that he couldn't trust himself, so has fired the slimy bastard.
Grannyknot
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have to wonder what $h!t is about to hit the fan that caused him to retire.
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Persactly! It's only going to get better.
I had half hoped that he would stay, and it would lead to a complete collapse of FIFA
HoppyDaze
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He has brought up 2 teams in two years his record is pretty incredible. I wish I had some Buckfast to Celebrate
Pirlo to NY City is the rumor going around
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4-3 USA !! I was beginning to have my doubts about Michael Bradley, but not today. He certainly was the difference maker with his set up on the winning goal.
