Oso planning to go pro
Shea stole Bedoya's goal, but it was earned. Absolutely dominated possession and the run of play. Really felt like the second goal was coming, but just wasn't in the cards. D
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/29/stu-holden-injury-stuart-right-knee-torn-acl-usmnt-united-states-usa-bolton-gold-cup-copa-oro/related/Terrible luck. Torn ACL
I have to think Sunday was the last time we will ever see Holden suit up for the US. His injury history has become far too frequent for him to overcome. Sad to see with a player that once had so much potential, but I doubt he'll be back to 100% for next year's World Cup, and in 2018 he'll be on the wrong side of 30, and with those injuries his body is likely older than his birth certificate would indicate.
Yea I don't understand that one at all for Duece.
Was at soldier field yesterday...what a great time. Anyone going to Columbus for the USA v Mexico game? I luckily managed supporter section tickets; it is going to be crazy!
No, not easy. Its not like he isn't making solid money playing EPL. He has frequently spoken about honing his game against top tier competition. MlS is not top tier competition yet. Maybe its about not enjoying Europe and wanting to be closer to home.
I'm getting a bit tired of the euphoric "this is helping the MLS grow!" chorus. Right now, the US still isn't viewed as a legitimate soccer nation globally. I think the prejudice against the US in that sense was visible from Dempsey's situation last summer when Tottenham was almost a bail out move. Non of the big guys were interested, right or wrong.
Liverpool was interested and probably would have been a better fit. And neither them nor Tottenham are slouches. The other top clubs all didn't need what Dempsey could bring.
My EPL prediction:1. Chelsea2. Man City3. Man Utd4. ArsenalRelegated: Hull, Crystal Palace, Stoke
Have the same top 4, but I think LFC will challenge Arsenal for that final spot.Hull, Fulham, Norwich get relegated.