World Cup Thread

[calijazz]

I think the more pertinent question is about style of play rather than formation. While their strength is in the midfield, their real strength is using speed to make runs out of the midfield. It could be a very offensive thinking 4-5-1. Findley was essentially used as a midfielder for a good portion of yesterday's game, who used his speed to make runs to the end-line. Now if he'd just pass it before he crosses the line.

That's true. Findley was effective for the most part. I just questioned it because sometimes Jozy doesn't seem to be as comfortable as the lone striker.

 

[Nate505]

This thread is full idiot hypocrites that dissed the World Cup back in '06 and now feel like standing up for it just because Archie is making waves. Not that I'm defending Archie. That's impossible. But a bunch of people that don't know anything about soccer now representing it in this thread is just stupid. What a bunch of vultures.

Who cares. It's the f'ing World Cup. It's the ultimate event to attract casual fans or people who want to see what the fuss and excitement is all about.

 

[Nate505]

It's sad that because I think the World Cup, soccer in general is a joke, that people start throwing out personal insults, and posting my picture on here to make things personal. Hey look, I get it, I know there are a lot of fans on here and that soccer is still the most popular sport in the world, but let's look at a couple of things. There are tons of people who say the NBA is a joke cause of officiating. Why are soccer fans so sensitive? Also, it seems like everybody and their two sisters have become soccer fans since Real Salt Lake won the championship last year. And soccer is ripped on by most sport fans in the country where we live (Yep, soccer is still below hockey in the US.) Can someone please inform me when soccer became so cool because pretty much everyone I know, except a few, think soccer is lame. I still think South Africa is a joke of a place to host such an event, them having to cut ticket prices by close to 70% proves that. Plus, it's probably the most dangerous place thinkable. I will be very surprised if there isn't some sort of terrorist act during the games. On another note, the World Cup ball is a joke. Theres' an article on espn about how players are compairng it to one that is bought at a supermarket. Anyways, thanks for the insults and posting my picture cause I have a differen't opinion. Stay classy San Diego.

Poor guy. Did you get the sand out of your beaver or do you want to cry some more?

 

[Bronco70]

Also, it seems like everybody and their two sisters have become soccer fans since Real Salt Lake won the championship last year.

Hold on... are you insinuating that soccer's popularity could be EXPANDING?

Can someone please inform me when soccer became so cool because pretty much everyone I know, except a few, think soccer is lame.

I think that reflects on your friends more than on the game of soccer. You should open up beyond your world of Gold's Gym, A&F white boys.

 

[Qman]

I think that Findley is going to be a sub that will be using his speed to attack tired legs.

Other than that I am not sure who will be starting.

 

[calijazz]

Does anyone have any side rooting interests in the World Cup, a team with a more realistic shot at winning the the whole thing than the U.S.? My two other teams are the Netherlands and Portugal. Although I'll root for the U.S. first, it would be pretty cool for my family to see the Netherlands win it because my grandpa that recently passed was a huge Dutch football fan (really the only sport he ever followed, even in America). And Portugal because....well, I'm 50% Portuguese.

 

[UGLI baby]

Does anyone have any side rooting interests in the World Cup, a team with a more realistic shot at winning the the whole thing than the U.S.? My two other teams are the Netherlands and Portugal. Although I'll root for the U.S. first, it would be pretty cool for my family to see the Netherlands win it because my grandpa that recently passed was a huge Dutch football fan (really the only sport he ever followed, even in America). And Portugal because....well, I'm 50% Portuguese.

I'll be rooting for The Netherlands because I'm part Dutch and I think they are one of the most fun teams to watch.

I'll also be rooting for Ivory Coast because Drogba is the man, and I think it would be cool if one of the African teams did well. Too bad they are in the group of death.

 

[UB]

I've always liked Cameroon and the goddamn Dutch.

 

[Loki]

Altidore sprained his ankle.

Something tells me that means Findley is going to get more playing time.

 

[Nate505]

Does anyone have any side rooting interests in the World Cup, a team with a more realistic shot at winning the the whole thing than the U.S.? My two other teams are the Netherlands and Portugal. Although I'll root for the U.S. first, it would be pretty cool for my family to see the Netherlands win it because my grandpa that recently passed was a huge Dutch football fan (really the only sport he ever followed, even in America). And Portugal because....well, I'm 50% Portuguese.

Definitely rooting for the Dutch after the US. I just like the country.

 

[bigb]

While I know they have no chance to win it (probably not even a match), I'll be rooting for Honduras because I went there on my mission. Their soccer team usually doesn't qualify for the WC, so it'll be fun to follow the Catratchos.

 

[retrojazzfan]

I'm following USA and Brazil....the brazilians are going to win and I just hope we beat England. I was on my mission in Brazil in 02 when they last won the cup. It was absolute bedlam. I've loved the world cup ever since. Too bad it's only every 4 years. I can't wait for things to start next week.