The first issue of Howler magazine is now out... here is the cover:
That cover is AMAZINGLY funny. So good.
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US GAF: Support your national soccer team
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That cover is AMAZINGLY funny. So good.
sazabirules
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Another Altidore hat trick. He didn't have a good showing in the last two US games but he barely got any service.
That was expected. Looked Rusty and I am guessing has hardly trained with them. Altidore does play well AZ. Wonder what he would have done in the 2nd match
god damn. is he the leading scorer in the eredivisie now?
yup. or at least he was as soon as he scored the hat trick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjL1POnIVEE
man he looks really good... even had the assist to the other goal, lol. i wonder why he doesn't look that good with us? no service from the mids?
that final goal was just excellent soccer
man he looks really good... even had the assist to the other goal, lol. i wonder why he doesn't look that good with us? no service from the mids?
that final goal was just excellent soccer
And he scores!! But it's erroneously called offside. Boo!
At least we know he's still got the scoring touch.
Man, Jozy is on fire. It's obvious that he's got the goods when playing on a team that can consistently create chances. A big reason why our strikers aren't bagging many goals these days is because the service from midfield is so inconsistent, partly because of the fascination with going with three defensive midfielders in an attempt to clog things in the middle. It was good to see Klinsmann move away from that somewhat in the second Jamaica match.
I realize that we don't have the personnel to run a truly open offense, but I think that we've got some talented attacking midfielders who have been overlooked the past year. I thought starting Zusi vs. Jamaica was a great idea and hopefully it reminded Klinsmann that we're capable of generating good pressure against CONCACAF teams if the right players are in there. Perhaps against the Spains and Brazils of the world we should play defensively, but we shouldn't be afraid to go with a more offensive-minded roster in qualifying.
I realize that we don't have the personnel to run a truly open offense, but I think that we've got some talented attacking midfielders who have been overlooked the past year. I thought starting Zusi vs. Jamaica was a great idea and hopefully it reminded Klinsmann that we're capable of generating good pressure against CONCACAF teams if the right players are in there. Perhaps against the Spains and Brazils of the world we should play defensively, but we shouldn't be afraid to go with a more offensive-minded roster in qualifying.
shoplifter
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Damn right, last night was proooof
Good article on ESPN:
Soccer's big takeover
Will soccer become as popular as MLB and NBA in the U.S. One researcher thinks it's inevitable.
Soccer's big takeover
Will soccer become as popular as MLB and NBA in the U.S. One researcher thinks it's inevitable.
You guys need to start supporting the MLS more!
platypotamus
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ESPN does indeed.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/video/espnfc/video?id=1166896&cc=5901
20 minute interview with Clint Dempsey from ESPN. Some interesting stuff
20 minute interview with Clint Dempsey from ESPN. Some interesting stuff
The Culture Vulture
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No love for Howard's clean sheet this morning?
America has TWELVE popular sports?
Also Messi more popular than D. Wade.
And...the MLS fanbase will triple-quadruple? REALLY?! Somebody hold me.
Game was too early for me but good to hear he made some needed saves. Saw Cameron's game for Stoke against Chelsea. Dude needs to improve his crossing if he his gonna play at RB
Fabian Johnson scored a really nice goal this weekend
against Steve Cherundolo
Canis lupus
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How big is "soccer' there?
Williams scored in the same game.
Fabian Johnson scored again...
Another good one:
How video game is changing face of soccer
It's in the game? It is the game, as the FIFA franchise has helped drive the popularity of the sport in the U.S.
Another good one:
How video game is changing face of soccer
It's in the game? It is the game, as the FIFA franchise has helped drive the popularity of the sport in the U.S.
I think this deserves it's own thread, but in which forum?
Saw the game. I am happy he opened his account but he still doesn't look up to game speed and sharpness. I am guessing he was asked by AVB to drop off a bit deeper. But he was always in the right postion, for the first goal by Vertonghen and on his own winner. Spurs have a lot of pace upfront and Dempsey is not as fast as some of his team mates but with more minutes he will be alright.
Also Man U were terrible defensively.
shoplifter
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It was glorious.
COYS
COYS
dempsey's goal against man u today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgG4PBUndb4&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgG4PBUndb4&feature=player_embeddeddempsey's goal against man u today
Here's a better video direct from the feed: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vide...hare:sharepermalink:uuids&from=sharepermalink
Beautiful goal. Hopefully the first of many!
Jozy scored again for AZ Alkamar. Match ended in 3-3 draw. I think he leads scoring in the Eredivisie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnepAMwvOKA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnepAMwvOKA
The international level might be higher than the club level. A national team can choose from the best of the best that their nation has to offer, while on the club level they can't.
Here's what Klinsmann had to say:
More at ESPN: http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/bl...s-soccer-exclusive-interview-jurgen-klinsmann
Altidore's brilliant goal for anyone who hasn't seen it yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnepAMwvOKA
Klinsmann's comments are so f'ing ridiculous considering he uses three (and at times four) defensive midfielders at a time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnepAMwvOKA
Klinsmann's comments are so f'ing ridiculous considering he uses three (and at times four) defensive midfielders at a time...
sazabirules
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His statement about Lichaj was complete BS. Some crap about not wanting toting in new players...
You don't think Altidore faces tougher competition in the Netherlands, the 6th-8th best league in Europe, than he does when facing Antigua, Guatemala, and Jamaica?
The US wouldn't have had a black hole at LB for almost a decade if they could just buy players...
MidnightRider
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Loved that goal. One of his best.
sazabirules
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US U-17 Junior Flores signs with Borussia Dortmund. His four year deal will start in March 2014 when he turns 18.
sazabirules
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Next Monday or Tuesday I think.
artorias the abysswalker
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very happy for him...every time I've seen him play he's looked very good. small, but very technical. Dortmund should be a great place for him to develop...pretty sure an American is in charge of one of their youth teams also.
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