Futbol Talk

[GGGG]

Youre joking right? Group C soft? Colombia can make it to the semis with a good draw. Ivory Coast is loaded with talent, Drogba, Kalou and Toure. Japan is on the rise and Greece doesnt let in goals.

Until one of these teams actually accomplishes something on an international stage, I don't care about their potential.  At some point they have to perform.  And yes I realize that Greece won Euro about a decade ago.

[GGGG]

According to the algorithm they use, absolutely.

Circular response.

"I think FIFA rankings are accurate"
"So you believe that US was #4 in 2006?"
"Yes because that's what the FIFA rankings said"

Any ranking that seeds Switzerland but not the Netherlands or Italy has issues. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Well how about this for a bold prediction then. Colombia will make it all the way to the final before falling to Germany.

[GGGG]

Well how about this for a bold prediction then. Colombia will make it all the way to the final before falling to Germany.

Assuming they both win their group, they would have to beat Brazil to do that. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Assuming they both win their group, they would have to beat Brazil to do that. 

Yes Brazil is good but I dont think theyre as good as people give them credit for. Besides that the major reason I dont think Brazil will do as well is because they didnt have to go through the gauntles that was the South American qualifying. All of these others teams are battle tested and know how to deal with the pressure while Brazil just watched from the sideline.

[GGGG]

Yes Brazil is good but I dont think theyre as good as people give them credit for. Besides that the major reason I dont think Brazil will do as well is because they didnt have to go through the gauntles that was the South American qualifying. All of these others teams are battle tested and know how to deal with the pressure while Brazil just watched from the sideline.

They won the Confederations Cup by beating Italy, Spain and Uruguay in the process.  Not saying they are unbeatable, but they have had a number of opportunities to show how they can play.

[setyoursightsnorth]

It's Poland, right?

Indeed it is!

[Golden Avalanche]

I remember certain people who expressed doubt over Klinsmann's acumen little less than a year ago. Anyone quibble with his contract being extended until 2018?

[chren21]

I remember certain people who expressed doubt over Klinsmann's acumen little less than a year ago. Anyone quibble with his contract being extended until 2018?

It's a great move.  Just wish he could replace Saul.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Giving this thread a bump just because the World Cup starts pretty soon. My new Colombia jersey just came in the mail so I am ready.

[MU B2002]

Just got my tix to the Nigeria friendly in Jacksonville. 

[Spotcheck Billy]

Recommended viewing ESPN's 30 by 30 on the Hillsborough tragedy (96 dead in 1989). Incredible local government coverup/spinning of the event

http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=hillsborough

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Go Blues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSc-v9U9m_M

[MUfan12]

Go Blues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSc-v9U9m_M

Gross.

[Golden Avalanche]

Gross.

Fittingly, by trotting out six defenders the blue scum got all they deserved today.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Oh well. Still made it further then any other English team. Cant stand Atletico, cheering for Real. Just a little over a year until my move to London 

[GGGG]

Oh well. Still made it further then any other English team. Cant stand Atletico, cheering for Real. Just a little over a year until my move to London 

Oh come on.  Atletico is one of the good stories in soccer this season.  Any team that can break up the La Liga dominance of Real and Barca is one I will root for.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Oh come on.  Atletico is one of the good stories in soccer this season.  Any team that can break up the La Liga dominance of Real and Barca is one I will root for.

Only liked them when Falcao was on the team. Since then, Ill stick to Barca for my Spanish team of choice.

[MUfan12]

Since then, Ill stick to Barca for my Spanish team of choice.

Chelsea fan a total front-runner? Never!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Chelsea fan a total front-runner? Never!

Actually, the reason im a Chelsea fan is kinda odd. I strated becomming interested in soccer for the 2006 world cup. I was in 7th grade then and I had to do a report on an african country. It just happened to be the Ivory Coast. Drogba became my favorite player and Chelsea my favorite team.

[reinko]

A derby for the Champions League final will be special,  especially with Ronaldo playing in his home country.

Also,  if he tears his ACL and can't play in the WC,  I won't be crying.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

On the Futbol talk, is MLS adding another team in New York City?  They've been advertising season tickets for 2015 for FC New York with games to be played at Yankee Stadium.

[jesmu84]

On the Futbol talk, is MLS adding another team in New York City?  They've been advertising season tickets for 2015 for FC New York with games to be played at Yankee Stadium.

Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_FC

MLS is quickly expanding in the coming years. 2nd team in NYC, Orlando, Atlanta, Miami. Presumably 4-5 will follow after that.

Also, the MLS is going to create a "minor" league system. Every MLS team will be required to partner with a USL team so that there will be established farm/youth systems rather than reserve squads that barely see any game-time.

Many Chicago Fire people pushing for their youth team to be in Milwaukee. http://onthefire.com/2014/04/29/milwaukee-chicago-connection-only-makes-sense-for-chicago-fires-usl-pro-partnership/

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_FC

MLS is quickly expanding in the coming years. 2nd team in NYC, Orlando, Atlanta, Miami. Presumably 4-5 will follow after that.

Also, the MLS is going to create a "minor" league system. Every MLS team will be required to partner with a USL team so that there will be established farm/youth systems rather than reserve squads that barely see any game-time.

Many Chicago Fire people pushing for their youth team to be in Milwaukee. http://onthefire.com/2014/04/29/milwaukee-chicago-connection-only-makes-sense-for-chicago-fires-usl-pro-partnership/

Cool!  The radio ads mention Claudia Reyna's name associated with the team.  The Red Bulls are actually in Harrison, New Jersey across the river from Newark and not easy to access with public transportation and not the most conveinent drive from Connecticut.  Man City & the Yankees own the team, interesting.  So with 4-5 teams to follow there's still hope for Hartford.

[jesmu84]

HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2014/05/02/arsenals-zelalem-nearing-u-s-eligibility/

Project Klinsy2018 is a full go. Quick question - Who's a better recruiter: Klinsy or Calipari?

Also, we could have a 2018 front six of: Zelalem, Julian Green, Aron Johannson, Jozy Alitdore, Darlington Nagbe, Michael Bradley. Would easily be the best in USMNT history.