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[jesmu84]

US youth looked talented, full of potential and extremely inexperienced against Czech

[GGGG]

2016 Copa America added to official calendar, which means that clubs must release their best players for the event.

This is going to be WAY cool.

http://www.concacaf.com/article/centennial-cup-america-officially-added-to-2016-fifa-events-calendar

[swoopem]

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[JoeSmith1721]

That is fantastic news, should be awesome.

[reinko]

2016 Copa America added to official calendar, which means that clubs must release their best players for the event.

This is going to be WAY cool.

http://www.concacaf.com/article/centennial-cup-america-officially-added-to-2016-fifa-events-calendar

Are cities putting in bids to host games?  Have they already been announced?

Forget it, found it in the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica_Centenario

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Are cities putting in bids to host games?  Have they already been announced?

Forget it, found it in the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica_Centenario

If everybody has their top dogs playing that is Argentinas and Colombias tournament to lose.

[drewm88]

Are cities putting in bids to host games?  Have they already been announced?

Forget it, found it in the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copa_Am%C3%A9rica_Centenario

The stadiums listed come from a Miami Herald article that names them as "among the stadiums being considered." I hope more emerge because they're all about as far from the midwest as you can get.
Rose Bowl
Stanford
Met Life
RFK
Houston
Orlando
Miami

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

The stadiums listed come from a Miami Herald article that names them as "among the stadiums being considered." I hope more emerge because they're all about as far from the midwest as you can get.
Rose Bowl
Stanford
Met Life
RFK
Houston
Orlando
Miami

You have to consider Soldier Field. Or even Lucas Oil as candidates for host stadiums.

[GGGG]

The problem is that Soldier Field is now too narrow to host official FIFA events.  (Happened with the renovation.)  So where else can you go?  Does the new stadium in Indianapolis meet qualifications?  Ford Field in Detroit?  Both would have to import a grass field.  Brown Stadium has hosted friendlies, but I don't know about its dimensions.  

[PaintTouches]

Soldier Field has hosted CONCACAF qualifiers and Gold Cup matches/finals, both official FIFA events. It wasn't a part of the 2022 World Cup bid because the city was in the midst of its Olympic bid a the same time.

With the USSF based in Chicago and the large south american population, you can almost guarantee Soldier Field will get a game or two.

[GGGG]

So is this article inaccurate?

http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/sports/cronin/2673424-419/field-soccer-chicago-soldier-stadium.html#.VCWSZfldWSo

Or is this requirement only for World Cup events?

[PaintTouches]

That dude was making stuff up. Nothing wrong with the Daily Southtown (I interned there) but here's a better explanation from a more reputable source.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/sports/soccer/15cncpulse.html?_r=0

[ATWizJr]

The problem is that Soldier Field is now too narrow to host official FIFA events.  (Happened with the renovation.)  So where else can you go?  Does the new stadium in Indianapolis meet qualifications?  Ford Field in Detroit?  Both would have to import a grass field.  Brown Stadium has hosted friendlies, but I don't know about its dimensions.  

I vote for Brown Stadium in Providence!

[GGGG]

That dude was making stuff up. Nothing wrong with the Daily Southtown (I interned there) but here's a better explanation from a more reputable source.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/15/sports/soccer/15cncpulse.html?_r=0

OK thanks.

[Henry Sugar]

2016 Copa America added to official calendar, which means that clubs must release their best players for the event.

This is going to be WAY cool.

http://www.concacaf.com/article/centennial-cup-america-officially-added-to-2016-fifa-events-calendar

this is legitimately my reaction

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

It's been in the news locally about Landon's last USA national team game against Ecuador in Hartford.  Plenty of fans are planning big welcome & thank you signs.

http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-on-the-fly-1008-20141007-story.html
On The Fly: Landon Donovan Will Captain U.S. At Rentschler

October 7, 2014, 7:07 PM

Landon Donovan will start, wear the captain's armband and play about 30 minutes in the U.S.-Ecuador soccer game Friday night at Rentschler Field, says U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann. This is Donovan's final appearance with the U.S. National Team, which will arrive in Hartford Thursday afternoon ahead of the game. Also, San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski has been added to the U.S. roster.

[GGGG]

If I were the manager of a European soccer team, these international breaks would drive me crazy.  One each in September, October and November?

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Honestly does anyone see any team that can beat Chelsea in the EPL right now? They may break their own points record.

[Henry Sugar]

Honestly does anyone see any team that can beat Chelsea in the EPL right now? They may break their own points record.

I've seen predictions that put Chelsea at a little under 60% to win, even this early. City is the next closest at ~30%. Liverpool and Arsenal have less than 5% chance to win.

[GGGG]

I've seen predictions that put Chelsea at a little under 60% to win, even this early. City is the next closest at ~30%. Liverpool and Arsenal have less than 5% chance to win.

Chelsea has already played at City too.

With Arsenal's injuries, they better hope that a couple teams ahead of them don't get hot and start to figure things out (MUFC, Liverpool, Tottenham) or they may not make the top 4.

But they probably will.

[Golden Avalanche]

Honestly does anyone see any team that can beat Chelsea in the EPL right now? They may break their own points record.

Sure.

They've played a very favorable schedule. Couple of promoted teams. A terrible Everton defense. Got Villa and Swans (two teams at the time with more points than expected but will finish mid-table at best) at home. Half crocked Arsenal team at home. Good point away to City.

No one in their right mind thinks Chelsea keeps smooth sailing when the inevitable hamstring tear comes for Costa. An underperforming Remy/over-the-hill Drogba platoon isn't scary. They're one injury away from playing a 19 year old in the center of defense. And now have two keepers with concussion histories.

Could be said Chelsea has the nicest 11 but City has the best squad. Just like last season they'll stop/start until January and then charge up the table and overtake the leader in March.

[ttheisen]

Fun first half in the Colombia friendly, great crowd, both teams playing full speed.

[GGGG]

Probably going to lose...but Colombia has been the better team.

[MUfan12]

Thought they looked okay. Disjointed at times, but that's to be expected with the newer guys in the side. Ref didn't do them any favors either.

[jesmu84]

Colombia deserved the result. US couldn't keep possession.  Love that klinsman is basically telling any potential players that you have a much better chance at call ups if you play in Europe.