adampc22 02:11 AM 06-25-2009
Originally Posted by ucla695:
Excellent win! Well done USA. :-): I can't wait for the World Cup. It's one of the few times I'm actually drawn to soccer. :-)
:-)do i have to say its called football again sheesh
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WildBlueSooner 06:34 AM 06-25-2009
I was super surprised by that win. Great job USA!
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ChicagoWhiteSox 10:11 AM 06-25-2009
![Jaw Drop](images/smilies/jaw-dropping.gif)
:-) Well, maybe they will beat brazil too
:-)
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blugill 10:08 AM 06-28-2009
I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide.
I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here.
Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries.
I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.
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shilala 10:17 AM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by blugill:
I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide.
I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here.
Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries.
I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.
Soccer is just really slow, boring hockey. There's really nothing to "get".
(I coached soccer for 6 or 7 years, won 4 season championships. Lots of days I'd rather have gone to a dentist appointment.)
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floydpink 10:19 AM 06-28-2009
I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil.
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blugill 10:22 AM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by floydpink:
I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil.
That's alright, lets see Brazil put together a football team and try to go across the middle against Ray Lewis or put together a D line that could contain Adrian Peterson!
I'd love to see Manning or Brady pick apart the Brazilian D!
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reggiebuckeye 01:47 PM 06-28-2009
1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock.
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St. Lou Stu 02:00 PM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye:
1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock.
Dude, I'm speechless.
2-0
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dubnick 02:01 PM 06-28-2009
Nice goal... and great extra effort!!!
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reggiebuckeye 02:02 PM 06-28-2009
pnoon 02:25 PM 06-28-2009
As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever.
As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular.
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reggiebuckeye 02:27 PM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by pnoon:
As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever.
As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular.
Peter, I must agree with you.
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St. Lou Stu 02:27 PM 06-28-2009
Between Donovan and Howard, I don't know who has had the most impact!
Donovan has the one goal and a few intangible effort plays...
But, Howard has the one point blank save and a couple of screamers that he's knocked away!
This isn't a dream, this is history in the making!
:-)
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Mugen910 02:30 PM 06-28-2009
Are you kidding? Wow who is that Brasil is playing?
:-)
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pnoon 02:35 PM 06-28-2009
taltos 02:37 PM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by pnoon:
As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever.
As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular.
Peter, don't faint, I agree with you.
:-)
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reggiebuckeye 02:37 PM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by pnoon:
Oops. :-)
We can still do it.
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pnoon 02:38 PM 06-28-2009
Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye:
We can still do it.
Of course we can.
Composure.
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St. Lou Stu 02:48 PM 06-28-2009