ES Soccer Thread

[pjfootballer]

Even as a lifelong Orioles fan, I can't root for another team in Baltimore. Thanks for the info BSF. You would think that Major League Soccer would step in and make sure one of their flagship franchises would get a stadium and make sure they stay in DC.

[renaissance]

Even as a lifelong Orioles fan, I can't root for another team in Baltimore. Thanks for the info BSF. You would think that Major League Soccer would step in and make sure one of their flagship franchises would get a stadium and make sure they stay in DC.

I think MLS actually did help them out this year by not giving them any issues about their lease with RFK expiring.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

So now it's official. For only the 18th time in their 120 year history, Liverpool Football Club has a new manager/ HC.

Welcome Brendan Rodgers.



Certainly feeling better on him today after watching the presser and subsequent piece from the club channel with him. Comes across as a very personable, intelligent, humble guy who's just elated to be at one of the biggest clubs in World soccer and will give everything he has to turn Liverpool's fortunes around. And one who fully understands the traditions of the very unique Liverpool way of doing things, even in the modern age.

I still fear for his relative complete lack of experience at anything like this level; but if FSG fully back him with time and resources, and the players fully buy into his philosophy; he could well take this forward in a very exciting manner. The one thing I am enthused about with Rodgers is he appears to be a very diligent, hard working coach/ teacher on the practice field; who's badged up to his eyeballs with a diverse knowledge of different Countries and styles in his locker.

Not getting too enthused as he still has everything to prove, but a very good first impression indeed.

Here's to a successful new chapter in the rich history of Liverpool FC.

The long road back to the top starts here.

Hail.

[Knick]

So, how's DCU screaming eagles doing?

[heyholetsgogrant]

I'd like to ask Jermaine Jones why he didnt break Marcelos nose when he kicked the ball into Cherundolo lying on the ground.

THAT"S YOUR ****ING ROLE!

Bunch of bad bounces. The US looked great for stretches and horrible for stretches.

Gooch- your time is done. Sad, but truth.

The positives-

We have a legit LB.
We have more midfield talent than we have ever had.
We have multiple options up top.

I have been BY FAR the biggest critic of Michael Bradley (though mostly because of his fathers nepotism), but wow is he playing lights out now.

I love watching Brazil play. It's just awesome.

I remember Jürgen Klinsmann during the world cup talking about how we didn't have as much talent as other countries because most of our talented athletes decide to play other sports. Klinsmann said, we have to get into communities and really try to establish soccer a illegitimate path for athletics. I think he sees how much talent we have at every sport. Imagine if we can get just a small margin of talented athletes to take on soccer, I think we can make the US into a power, but it will takes some time.

[Elessar78]

I remember Jürgen Klinsmann during the world cup talking about how we didn't have as much talent as other countries because most of our talented athletes decide to play other sports. Klinsmann said, we have to get into communities and really try to establish soccer a illegitimate path for athletics. I think he sees how much talent we have at every sport. Imagine if we can get just a small margin of talented athletes to take on soccer, I think we can make the US into a power, but it will takes some time.

I don't buy this argument. D1 college soccer, particularly, is loaded with tall/fast/strong athletes but the problem is they CAN'T play soccer at a high enough level. Their skills and game intelligence just isn't high enough so they can't move up the pipeline. But it's also a misleading idea, did you see some of the guys that were on the field for Brazil? They were slight and skin and bone.

We have enough talented athletes, they just need to learn to play soccer.

[RichmondRedskin88]

I don't buy this argument. D1 college soccer, particularly, is loaded with tall/fast/strong athletes but the problem is they CAN'T play soccer at a high enough level. Their skills and game intelligence just isn't high enough so they can't move up the pipeline. But it's also a misleading idea, did you see some of the guys that were on the field for Brazil? They were slight and skin and bone.

We have enough talented athletes, they just need to learn to play soccer.

Well who is gonna tech them then? Should we ask the Brazilians to hold a soccer camp for the summer?

[FrFan]

You guys should play championships such as copa libertadores, copa america, that will give you the best boost. I'm sure you have enough young willing talented players. Your national championship being the graveyard of foreign over the hill players won't help (except for business) as much as playing the best teams of conmebol.

[RichmondRedskin88]

You guys should play championships such as copa libertadores, copa america, that will give you the best boost. I'm sure you have enough young willing talented players. Your national championship being the graveyard of foreign over the hill players won't help (except for business) as much as playing the best teams of conmebol.

MLS conflicts. That's why we've only competed in the copa america twice since first invited in 1993. I agree it would a great thing to do though. If we put up a good showing we'd atleast gain some respect from the soccer countries South of us.As far as copa liberatadores that's a club football competition. That means it would have to be MLS teams we'd send rather than national team. I believe we need to compete in as many international tournaments as possible. Hell you imagine what kind of boost it would be to US soccer mentality is we came back from South America with a trophy whether it be Copa America or Copa Bolivia? Winner or rummer up might start to make some heads nods like "we see you USA"

[Old Bay]

Paul Lambert to Aston Villa. Interesting that none of the three promoted sides from last year will have the same manager to start successive seasons. I'm sure Mark Hughes would like the opportunity as well but he won't get it, yet. But, as soon as he gets the slightest hint of an opportunity he'll jump. I really enjoyed Rovers under his tenure but since then I think he's become a bit too mercenary in a world of mercenaries.

[jobaga]

Well who is gonna tech them then? Should we ask the Brazilians to hold a soccer camp for the summer?

they just held one last Wednesday....

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I guess Financial Fair Play is a joke. Or should I say, Chelsea is making a joke out of FFP. If the rumors are true, they just added Hulk to Hazard putting their spending in the neighborhood of 70 million pounds

[Skinz4Life12]

anyone know what time El Salvador and Honduras play today? Is it televised?

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

anyone know what time El Salvador and Honduras play today? Is it televised?

4:30 PM EST from the list I'm currently looking at. Not got a clue of it's broadcast, but I'd guess not.

Presumably Najar's involved?

Hail.

[jobaga]

anyone know what time El Salvador and Honduras play today? Is it televised?

England v Belgium on Fox Soccer at noon. The debut of goal line technology in England. I know I did not answer your question at all.

PS....is the USA v Canada game on tv tonight? What channel? What time?

[renaissance]

US v Canada is on NBC Sports at 7pmET

---------- Post added June-2nd-2012 at 12:41 PM ----------

El Salvador v Honduras is on PPV