Gold Cup 2011 thread

[Spurologist]

I wouldn't be surprised to see this lineup

--------------------Dempsey-------------------

--------Bedoya---------Adu-------Donovan-----

-------------Jones-----------Edu/Bradley-------

----Lichaj-----Boca-----Goodson-----Cherundolo

--------------------Howard--------------------

I think Bradley will employ this lineup though



--------------------Dempsey-------------------

--------Bedoya---------Kljestan-------Donovan-----

-------------Jones-----------Bradley-------

----Lichaj-----Boca-----Goodson-----Cherundolo

--------------------Howard--------------------

[scott]

I think he'll stick with basically the same lineup as last game, but with Donovan in for Kljestan. My boy Freddy Prime Time not ready to start

[MannyIsGod]

Agudelo
Donovan-Demps-Bedoya
Bradley-Jones
Lichaj-Boca-Goodson-Dolo

[SAtown]

No... I'm updating to DOS A CERO!!!!!!!

:lol

[Vici]

Is that lineup official Manny?

[MannyIsGod]

No! Adu starts in place of Agudelo and I think that means you slide Demps up and put adu where i had him. God damn Bradley is crazy at times. Hope it pays off.

[Spurologist]

I wouldn't be surprised to see this lineup

--------------------Dempsey-------------------

--------Bedoya---------Adu-------Donovan-----

-------------Jones-----------Edu/Bradley-------

----Lichaj-----Boca-----Goodson-----Cherundolo

--------------------Howard--------------------



hmmmmmm Bradley indeed pulls a surprise. The only difference from this is that Dempsey and Donovan switch places. I'd prefer Donovan on the wing but we'll see how it pans out

[Libri]

Are there any USA fans in the stadium? lol

[Libri]

Bradley goal!!!!

[Spurologist]

GOAL!

one more completes the dos a cero

[MannyIsGod]

FUCK YES! Great ball by Adu. Holy shit, BY ADU.

[Libri]

Set piece defense has always been a weakness of Mexico.

[Spurologist]

Dos a Cero is now fucked. lol. Cherundolo out. Bornstein is a turnover machine

[Spurologist]

Damn. Dos Santos not only has speed but I think he might be on speed

[MannyIsGod]

DOS A CERO PENDOJOS!!!! YES! Thats my nigga!

[Spurologist]

Dos a Cero!

[Libri]

To bad there aren't any USA fans in the stadium to cheer. :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

the 4-6-0 Formation really takes advantadge of our midfield depth. :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Defintely no Dos a Cero. :lmao

[Spurologist]

beautiful pass by chicharito 2-1

[Libri]

Barrera!!!!!

[MannyIsGod]

Didn't take long for Bornstien to get beat eh?

[Libri]

Gooooooaaaalll!

[Spurologist]

Confed cup.....USA - Brazil all over again tbh

[LakerHater]

Adu gets cracked!!!

[MannyIsGod]

We might have to sub Spector in for Bornstien. He's getting fucking torched. Lichaj wasn't very good there either but it all started with Bornstien getting burnt.

[Libri]

Damn, Chicharo almost touched it. :wow

[Spurologist]

We might have to sub Spector in for Bornstien. He's getting fucking torched. Lichaj wasn't very good there either but it all started with Bornstien getting burnt.

I'd still take Bornstein.....sadly. He's a natural left footer and has speed but he keeps getting out of position. :pctoss

[LakerHater]

Damn he got right thru the US D!!!

[Spurologist]

:lmao Goodson vs. Dos Santos in a foot race

[LakerHater]

Jus left Ojos Locos... It was crazy, 2 seperate fights, BY CHICKS!!!

[MannyIsGod]

Talk about a crazy half. Dolo going out changed this game (for the worse). I think you'll see Bedoya subbed out in the 2h for Agudelo. Real issue is the back line though.

[MannyIsGod]

Actually I guess you could bring in Ream and move Boca over to LB. Thats scary too but I don't know. Fuck man, I'm not feeling Bornstien. Those highlights were brutal. Him getting burned again and again.

[Phenomanul]

Talk about a crazy half. Dolo going out changed this game (for the worse). I think you'll see Bedoya subbed out in the 2h for Agudelo. Real issue is the back line though.

meh... it all evens out, Mexico arguably lost its two best defenders to injury... Weird game on that front; all substitutions thus far have been forced by injury... All before the half, no less... :downspin:

[LakerHater]

http://209.160.24.97/ds_img_direct.php?i=donovandanc.gif&t=8&d=1fjdcjav7c&x=360&y=480&l1=169&l2=61

[Libri]

Barrera! :wow

[Spurologist]

Agudelo for Bedoya

[LakerHater]

NEVER did like Tim Howard!!!

[easy7]

Hell of a Game, chicharito still has to score..

[LakerHater]

Hell of a Game, chicharito still has to score..
He coulda tapped that 1 ball in but let it roll in!

[MannyIsGod]

God damn our backline is playing SO bad.

[Libri]

He coulda tapped that 1 ball in but let it roll in!

It would have been offsides if he touched it.

[Phenomanul]

The US needs Onyewu to get healthy enough to return to the NT...

[Libri]

This game is great. :downspin:

[Spurologist]

that mexico D is shaky.....game is anything from over

[MannyIsGod]

Fucking crossbar

[MannyIsGod]

And no - the gooch ship has sailed. He IS healthy he's just not good enough anymore.

[MannyIsGod]

Besides the problem isn't in the middle. Its on the wings.

[MannyIsGod]

Dos Santos best game every??

[MannyIsGod]

ever*

[Libri]

Dos Santos best game every??

Best game this tournament.

[Spurologist]

And no - the gooch ship has sailed. He IS healthy he's just not good enough anymore.

:tu

[MannyIsGod]

Just to be clear - Jones would murder Chicarito. Probably not the guy to fuck with.

[Spurologist]

Agudelo needs to show something out there

[LakerHater]

Just to be clear - Jones would murder Chicarito. Probably not the guy to fuck with.
Yeah, di you see his face on the replay!??

[Libri]

omg!!!!

[Spurologist]

Game Over

[MannyIsGod]

Yup - definitely Dos Santos best game ever. That was a hell of a goal.

[MannyIsGod]

Wow - just wow.

[LakerHater]

Whata fuckin kick!!!

US backfield sux!

[Phenomanul]

Goal of the year!

[LakerHater]

Bradley had a huge oppertunity!!!

[MannyIsGod]

God damn that goal was amazing. I can't even be mad at that.

[Libri]

Replay of Gio's goal is amazing.

[Spurologist]

....

[Spurologist]

A part of me thought Lichaj should pull a Suarez....then I quickly realized how stupid that would've been

[LakerHater]

Great dribblin, ball control & PERFECT kick... just beautiful!!!

[ElNono]

lol scrubs lucking out on the US...

[ElNono]

Ask geovanni to make that kick again and he can't in a 1000 tries...

[LakerHater]

Ask geovanni to make that kick again and he can't in a 1000 tries...
Not alot can!

[ElNono]

Not alot can!

In a 1000 tries? :lol

[DJ Mbenga]

us backfield looked like Fisher trying to guard a PG.

[MannyIsGod]

Proud of the team that came out today. Mexico played amazing after first 25 and the US backline looked completely different after Dolo injury but overall was an amazing game and that Gio goal will probably be the best of his life.

[MannyIsGod]

Ask geovanni to make that kick again and he can't in a 1000 tries...

They still win without that goal and the truth is that Gio played fucking amazing all night. Mexico stepped up down 2-0 so you can't even bring luck into this conversation.

[DJ Mbenga]

the game is over but us choking away opportunities to at least score one more

[Spurologist]

Ask geovanni to make that kick again and he can't in a 1000 tries...

that's the beauty of sports. gotta give him credit. It doesn't really matter that he can't score it in a 1000 more tries. dude scored a great goal when it counted

[LakerHater]

In a 1000 tries? :lol
Im talkin bout makin that kick, not tries!

But anyway, Mexico is better than US.... Scrubs :lol, NO! :nope

[DJ Mbenga]

does Bradley get fired? seems like his teams always do this.

[Spurologist]

This still doesn't even come close to to Confed cup finals defeat to Brazil after being up 2-0. Props to mehico

[Libri]

Does Adu deserve more callups?

[Spurologist]

does Bradley get fired? seems like his teams always do this.

USA needs a new coach for the 2014 WC cycle. It's now evident more than ever.

[Phenomanul]

Ask geovanni to make that kick again and he can't in a 1000 tries...

After we ask Maxi Rodriguez the same question... :hat

[MannyIsGod]

Adu absolutely deserves more callups. Everyone forgets he's only 21. Dude can be very good for us in the future.

I don't think Bradley's job is in jepeoardy but it has to be noted that his choice to bring 3 strikers - one of who was Wondo - was fucking terrible.

They really really missed Chandler tonight.

[Vici]

Bradley was also trash tonight. Besides his nick in he was absolutely atrocious.

[scott]

Props to Mexico. Once we lost Dolo we were toast. Jonathan Bornstein should be selling used cars in New Jersey.

That was one hell of a Golazo by Dos Santos. US had many blown chances, but the better side won.

[ElNono]

After we ask Maxi Rodriguez the same question... :hat

Couldn't agree more :lol

[Phenomanul]

Over 90,000 in attendance.... Doesn't even look like it...

[ElNono]

They still win without that goal and the truth is that Gio played fucking amazing all night. Mexico stepped up down 2-0 so you can't even bring luck into this conversation.

I only caught 5 mins and specifically that goal... That kid has the ego of a star and he's just average, IMO.

[IronMaxipad]

:downspin::downspin:

[IronMaxipad]

This is the gold cup that "matters" right? :) :downspin:

[Spurologist]

Bradley has had a decent Gold Cup overall. It has to be said. His Adu insertion took balls and it worked brilliantly. However, USA needs to experiment with a foreign coach who can actually properly utilize all of our great technical players.

The future is not so bleak. Holden and Chandler will get back in the mix. That back four needs some improvement....the forwards are less of an issue but still a big problem. Jozy is still the best US has....upgrades are needed.

We have to look for the next Rossi's or Subotic's or Ibisevic's that will don the red white and blue. USA needs more world class talent.

[IronMaxipad]

dat trophy :cry:cry

[scott]

Is the Gold Cup made out of plastic? Come on CONCACAF!

[IronMaxipad]

They're gonna end up breaking that shit :lol

[MannyIsGod]

This is the gold cup that "matters" right? :) :downspin:

I think its cute how hard you try to talk shit and no one really cares. :lol

[MannyIsGod]

Bradley has had a decent Gold Cup overall. It has to be said. His Adu insertion took balls and it worked brilliantly. However, USA needs to experiment with a foreign coach who can actually properly utilize all of our great technical players.

The future is not so bleak. Holden and Chandler will get back in the mix. That back four needs some improvement....the forwards are less of an issue but still a big problem. Jozy is still the best US has....upgrades are needed.

We have to look for the next Rossi's or Subotic's or Ibisevic's that will don the red white and blue. USA needs more world class talent.

:tu

[IronMaxipad]

I think its cute how hard you try to talk shit and no one really cares. :lol

you mad bro? :lol

4-2

[Vici]

Don't think anyone cares. That's why it's the 5th most popular sport in the U.S.

[MannyIsGod]

you mad bro? :lol

4-2

Nah - Mexico played really well - US played good outside of Bornstien so I'm good. :tu

[Phenomanul]

I only caught 5 mins and specifically that goal... That kid has the ego of a star and he's just average, IMO.

Don't underestimate him as a player... Dos Santos is a world class talent... His problems have never manifested themselves on the field... They're completely off of it (with his party animal ways... and we can thank Ronaldinho for that :lol). He's never generated problems with his teammates (I.e. Cristiano Ronaldo)...

[Vici]

Will the U.S. keep having tournaments ever summer until the world cup? Or at least keep playing?

Anything else going on this summer until football starts?

[Libri]

Don't underestimate him as a player... Dos Santos is a world class talent... His problems have never manifested themselves on the field... They're completely off of it (with his party animal ways... and we can thank Ronaldinho for that :lol). He's never generated problems with his teammates (I.e. Cristiano Ronaldo)...

The worst decision Gio has made was to leave Barcelona.

[IronMaxipad]

Sons we have the right to bring this gold cup up forever now since it's the one that "Matters." /US fans

dealwithit.jpg

:lobt2:

[IronMexican]

Far superior to Guardado, he said.


Edit:typo

[IronMaxipad]

Far superior to Guardado, he said.


Edit:typo

Son their Midfield and Defense was far superior. :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Sons we have the right to bring this gold cup up forever now since it's the one that "Matters." /US fans

dealwithit.jpg

:lobt2:

lol still trying to talk shit.

This one definitely matters. Would be good to see Mexico do well in Confed cup.

[MannyIsGod]

Son their Midfield and Defense was far superior. :lmao

When did I say the defense was superior? Our midfield is better. We didn't lose because our mids today. Shit all we played was mids.

[IronMexican]

Gogo, convince me to get a PS3. Thinking of just holding out for the Vita. I wish I never got a Metro ticket. Would have gotten both.

[IronMaxipad]

Never said you did. US fans in general son. This whole week all i heard was this was the one that Matters. Or the US won the last gold cup that mattered. etc. etc..

[MannyIsGod]

Gogo, convince me to get a PS3. Thinking of just holding out for the Vita. I wish I never got a Metro ticket. Would have gotten both.

Hold out for the vita, IMO

[MannyIsGod]

Never said you did. US fans in general son. This whole week all i heard was this was the one that Matters. Or the US won the last gold cup that mattered. etc. etc..

Thats stupid.

[ElNono]

Don't underestimate him as a player... Dos Santos is a world class talent... His problems have never manifested themselves on the field... They're completely off of it (with his party animal ways... and we can thank Ronaldinho for that :lol). He's never generated problems with his teammates (I.e. Cristiano Ronaldo)...

Wasn't this the kid that threw a temper tantrum when his bro was cut from the NT before the World Cup?

[IronMaxipad]

Gogo, convince me to get a PS3. Thinking of just holding out for the Vita. I wish I never got a Metro ticket. Would have gotten both.

PS3 son what the fuck are you gonna play on the vita?

[IronMexican]

Wasn't this the kid that threw a temper tantrum when his bro was cut from the NT before the World Cup?

Not how I remember it. I think it was their dad.

[IronMexican]

PS3 son what the fuck are you gonna play on the vita?

FTB4:lol

We can lose another year. Of course, I wouldn't be 15/16 this time.

[ElNono]

Not how I remember it. I think it was their dad.

Well, yeah... but I think what the dad said was that Gio was too hurt and didn't know if he would play...

[IronMaxipad]

Thats stupid.

tbh, i'm not trying to talk trash directly to you more towards US fans like The Worlds Finest. :lol

[DJ Mbenga]

maxi rodgiguez goal definetely better than do santos. probably cause of the stage. anyways bornstein was a joke today. i know that injury cause everyone to realign but my god they were awful. mexico could have had 6 goals. adu proved he's worth giving a shot to but looks limited. looks like odom, cant go right.

[Phenomanul]

Not how I remember it. I think it was their dad.

^This

[DJ Mbenga]

Gogo, convince me to get a PS3. Thinking of just holding out for the Vita. I wish I never got a Metro ticket. Would have gotten both.

never get a console at launch. took a while before you got bioshock or gears a game worthy of the 360, then the same with the ps3 and uncharted.

[IronMaxipad]

Wasn't this the kid that threw a temper tantrum when his bro was cut from the NT before the World Cup?

It was his bro (jona dos santos) who threatened to never play for mexico again. And his dad kept fueling the media

[IronMaxipad]

Sons absolute war on HBO if anyone likes boxing.

[scott]

If Mexico has some young defenders waiting in the wings, I can see them making a deep run in 2014. Their attack is strong. But their defense looked vunerable - if they correct that, then I don't even want us to enter the Gold Cup anymore.

[ElNono]

Did Gio end up playing against Argentina in the WC?

[IronMexican]

never get a console at launch. took a while before you got bioshock or gears a game worthy of the 360, then the same with the ps3 and uncharted.

Eh, I have nothing else to buy. Maybe a car. we wont see a price drop for a year, and a new version(you know there's going to be one) for at least another 2.

[IronMaxipad]

FTB4:lol

We can lose another year. Of course, I wouldn't be 15/16 this time.

:lmao hell nah son fuck socom.

[IronMexican]

But their defense looked vunerable

Understatement. Absolutely terrible is what you're looking for.

[ElNono]

Anyhow, Copa América next Friday! yay!

[Sense]

How sweet it is.... ahhh

[Libri]

It was his bro (jona dos santos) who threatened to never play for mexico again. And his dad kept fueling the media

Also, the way Aguirre handled it was stupid. He had not intent of bringing Jona and left him there until the end like if he was deciding between Bofo and Jona. Ridiculous.

[IronMexican]

Man, imagine if Bofo didn't play vs Argentina? Rememba det one time he missed a wide open shot vs USA in the 2007 Gold Cup? Painful memories.

[Sense]

I'm looking over at ESPN comments... wow the racism is ridiculous, hahaha... butthurt much?

Also, Fuck Jermaine Jones.

[ElNono]

lol Bofo

[MannyIsGod]

never get a console at launch. took a while before you got bioshock or gears a game worthy of the 360, then the same with the ps3 and uncharted.

Uncharted is a launch title :lol

[SAtown]

Replay on Galavision if any of you wanna re-watch this assbeating :cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry

[MannyIsGod]

I'm looking over at ESPN comments... wow the racism is ridiculous, hahaha... butthurt much?

Also, Fuck Jermaine Jones.

The fucking racism pisses me off. However, Jones fucking around with Javier was gold. :lol

[IronMaxipad]

Replay on Galavision if any of you wanna re-watch this assbeating :cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry

gonna record that shit on my dvr and replay it all night. :cry:cry:cry

[MannyIsGod]

Replay on Galavision if any of you wanna re-watch this assbeating :cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry

I got it recorded. Maybe I'll just watch the first 25 minutes. :lol

[Sense]

I only caught 5 mins and specifically that goal... That kid has the ego of a star and he's just average, IMO.

:lol

[Sense]

The fucking racism pisses me off. However, Jones fucking around with Javier was gold. :lol

I bet it was, Jones was probably just as mad as you were when he did that :)

[Trainwreck2100]

fuck mexico, let's hope these fuckers don't get there heads chopped off after they go back to landbeforetimebeckistan.

[IronMaxipad]

bofo.. :depressed

fuck aguirre.

[IronMaxipad]

fuck mexico, let's hope these fuckers don't get there heads chopped off after they go back to landbeforetimebeckistan.

http://i.imgur.com/ZNFqr.jpg

[Trainwreck2100]

http://i.imgur.com/ZNFqr.jpg

shouldn't that say estas enojando hermano?

[IronMaxipad]

He speaks spanglish now that he's at ManUtd tbh.

[IronMexican]

shouldn't that say estas enojando hermano?

I don't even know why I know that. I took 4 years of Spanish.

[Dinamita]

Captain Mexico Cabrones!!!

http://i.imgur.com/4DHVl.png

[Trainwreck2100]

I don't even know why I know that. I took 4 years of Spanish.

hairmano he's here?

[IronMaxipad]

Anyone got a gif gio's classy goal? :cry

[IronMaxipad]

4WBQaI3krBM

[IronMexican]

hairmano he's here?

You ever watch AD?

[Trainwreck2100]

You ever watch AD?

yes i was quoting from that episode like you were

[IronMaxipad]

http://www.imagedoll.com/out.php/i36938_gio-golazo33.gif

found one :tu

[MannyIsGod]

I reallly thought the equalizer was coming then that happend.

[SAtown]

Watching the replay of the Guardado goal, Chicharito aaaaaallllllllllllllmost touched that ball. He shouldn't have even gone near it

[Sense]

Is it me or was Howard literally crying after the Gio goal?

[IronMaxipad]

Holy shit Local news just said Chicharito scored 4 goals to lead mexico to victory. WTF :lmao

mando go to KTLA 5 now

[lefty]

Damn, Jermaine Jackson's goal was nice :wow

[Phenomanul]

I'm looking over at ESPN comments... wow the racism is ridiculous, hahaha... butthurt much?

Also, Fuck Jermaine Jones.

Ridiculous.... no... it's absolutely mind-blowing!

geeesh...

Why do people feel the need to antagonize Mexicans on every issue...? This is only a sport.

[Phenomanul]

Is it me or was Howard literally crying after the Gio goal?

My dad caught that from the get-go... he said he felt bad for "el pato" :lol

[lefty]

Ridiculous.... no... it's absolutely mind-blowing!

geeesh...

Why do people feel the need to antagonize Mexicans on every issue...? This is only a sport.
I don't have ESPN, but let me take a guess


Lalas is still there?

[lefty]

http://209.160.24.97/ds_img_direct.php?i=donovandanc.gif&t=8&d=1fjdcjav7c&x=360&y=480&l1=169&l2=61
http://www.imagedoll.com/out.php/i36938_gio-golazo33.gif

[IronMexican]

Holy shit Local news just said Chicharito scored 4 goals to lead mexico to victory. WTF :lmao

mando go to KTLA 5 now

Too lazy. KTLA has good morning News, though.

[lefty]

I enjoy the comments of the Fox Soccer Channel dudes

Very professional

[IronMaxipad]

Too lazy. KTLA has good morning News, though.

Too late now

[IronMexican]

Det was pretty funny when the guy who does the Channel 34 pre-game stuff told Chicharito not to go too far after getting the top scorer award.

[lefty]

Bocanegra is a flopping faggot :lmao

[Sense]

My dad caught that from the get-go... he said he felt bad for "el pato" :lol

Oh so he was!

Yeah that goal was just too amazing for it not to be a huge blow, especially for Howard.. it was almost as if Gio was playing with him...

Howard is probably one of the few players I like from that team, props to him... but Mexico has too much fire power.

[IronMaxipad]

KCAL9 just had about a 6 minute segment on the game and they showed Gio's goal from multiple angles. :cry That has to be a record for soccer coverage.

[DJ Mbenga]

they should have the game in the northwest. not only do they have a bunch of fans, but they love soccer. about the only compliment ill pay to tlongII's town. would end the rose bowl loooking like estadio azteca.

s50SvZm9jQE

[Sense]

they should have the game in the northwest. not only do they have a bunch of fans, but they love soccer. about the only compliment ill pay to tlongII's town. would end the rose bowl loooking like estadio azteca.

s50SvZm9jQE

You guys keep mentioning this, do you really expect the stadiums to be like that in a US vs Mexico game?

I can understand US vs Panama type of games.. but against Mexico? Keep dreaming, unless they sell tickets to only White people, it will never happen :P

[ElNono]

:lol

:lol thinking I'm kidding

[Sense]

If Mexico has some young defenders waiting in the wings, I can see them making a deep run in 2014. Their attack is strong. But their defense looked vunerable - if they correct that, then I don't even want us to enter the Gold Cup anymore.

How'd Freetail take it? I can only imagine how bad it had to get in some bars.. I've heard there was fights in quite a few..

[Sense]

:lol thinking I'm kidding

I really don't think you're kidding, I just find it funny that you're throwing that out there when you clearly don't know enough about the guy.. yet it already seems like you don't like him..

but whatever, I'm sure your opinion is of great quality, since your team is the all mighty Argentina

[IronMaxipad]

Donovan's post game press conference:

Donovan: “At the end of the day, all the people that was rooting for us to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today. I’m going to continue to live the way I want to live and continue to do the things that I want to do with me and my family and be happy with that. They can get a few days or a few months or whatever the case may be on being happy about not only myself, but the US Team not accomplishing their goal, but they have to get back to the real world at some point.”

[Sense]

Tim Howard calls ceremony a 'disgrace'

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/soccer/news/story?id=6705473


I have to say I completely agree with Howard, I was mad that after a while the Univision guy decided that he wasn't going to bother saying everything in English first, and he was obviously more dull in English. They should have had someone better up there introducing the players and awards.. that was horrible, don't involve Univision with CONCACAF..

[ElNono]

I really don't think you're kidding, I just find it funny that you're throwing that out there when you clearly don't know enough about the guy.. yet it already seems like you don't like him..

I know he's not good enough to stick in Barcelona (no shame there), not good enough to stick in Tottenham (:lol), and can't even start in his middle of the road Spanish team (:lmao).

But yeah, clearly I don't know enough about the guy, so I'll be quiet now :lol

[ElNono]

Donovan's post game press conference:

Donovan: “At the end of the day, all the people that was rooting for us to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today. I’m going to continue to live the way I want to live and continue to do the things that I want to do with me and my family and be happy with that. They can get a few days or a few months or whatever the case may be on being happy about not only myself, but the US Team not accomplishing their goal, but they have to get back to the real world at some point.”

:lol

[Sense]

I know he's not good enough to stick in Barcelona (no shame there), not good enough to stick in Tottenham (:lol), and can't even start in his middle of the road Spanish team (:lmao).

But yeah, clearly I don't know enough about the guy, so I'll be quiet now :lol

You really don't it seems.

[ElNono]

I must have struck a nerve. :lol

I'll stay away from commenting on Mexico. Last bit though is I can definitely say Chicharrito is very good and I liked Rafa Marquez in his Barça days. :tu

[lefty]

Tim Howard calls ceremony a 'disgrace'

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/soccer/news/story?id=6705473


I have to say I completely agree with Howard, I was mad that after a while the Univision guy decided that he wasn't going to bother saying everything in English first, and he was obviously more dull in English. They should have had someone better up there introducing the players and awards.. that was horrible, don't involve Univision with CONCACAF..

:cry

[symple19]

Congrats Mexico. The better team won

US back line is atrocious. Cherundolo leaving was tough, but I doubt it would have translated to a different score had he not been hurt. Every time the ball came near Goodson I would cringe. Also, distribution from the back continues to be terrible. US has to find somebody to put back there that is capable of making smart decisions and is willing to keep the ball on the fucking ground. Yeah, it's hard when there's so little cohesion on the back line, but strides must be made if they are to improve their possession. Finally, they really need to learn how to run an effective offside trap. Garbage...

When is the US going to figure out how to move off the ball? They only have a few guys who seem to have a sense for that. It could be due to Bob playing so many different guys, but it's still tough to watch when somebody is on the ball and all you see around him are people loafing and watching. US will never be dynamic until they have a front 6 that is committed to getting into space and creating opportunities. (look at Mexico, they excel in that regard)

I'd also like to see the US have a better strategy in terms of putting pressure on opposing defenders. Lag to the half-line and watch seems to be the current thinking, which leads to a bunch of extra possession for the opposing side.

Adu was great, he's really in command when he has the ball on his feet. He can be a difference maker, let's hope he gets more caps. One of the few US players that isn't afraid to attack defenders head-on, which frees space for everyone else. imo, he'd be much more effective in the middle. He could become world-class if he can up his work-rate and not have as many mental lapses. Still, seeing his performance in this game really gives me some hope for the future.

Mexico on the attack is a beautiful thing to watch, Dos Santos and Barrera are MEN. Also, props to Chicharito for not touching that ball just to get credit for the goal. Team first. Some legit great goals from the mexican side. That chip was fuckin' sick.

Mexico's back line has issues too, but they'll always be in games due to their offensive prowess. I would think they have a real chance in the confed cup.

Glad there weren't issues with the officiating.

[rascal]

DOS A CERO PENDOJOS!!!! YES! Thats my nigga!

You fool. That's what you get for talking shit.

[scott]

Man, I had this crazy nightmare that we were up 2-0 but we put Jonathan Bornstein in the game and choked it away. Woke up in a cold sweat.

Looking forward to the game tonight!

[scott]

How'd Freetail take it? I can only imagine how bad it had to get in some bars.. I've heard there was fights in quite a few..

It was cool - no fights or even disputes. Everyone who was rooting for Mexico was with people also rooting for the US, everyone was good natured and respectful.

Before the match I started out by giving everyone in a Mexico jersey a yellow card in good natured fun.

When Gio scored that Golazo it was a "wow" moment that it's impossible to be upset with (kind of like David Villa's goal in the CL Final) if you are on the opposing side.

[Axe Murderer]

Mexico? More like southern Arizona!

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Mexico? More like southern Arizona!
I saidddddddddddddddddddd

This is actually an ASU favorite insult. "U of A, more like North Mexico Tech :lmao:lmao:lmao, get it, because Tucson is close to Mexico!"

[cheguevara]

Omg what a destruction

Lol usa goalkeeper crying after 4th goal

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Omg what a destruction

Lol usa goalkeeper crying after 4th goal
If you wanna cheer for Mexico, move back there you gross wetbacked spic

[Axe Murderer]

seriously, i wish all beaners/white bandwagoners who rooted for Mexico would just get deported already

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Idk why they cheer for Mexico. If Mexico was so great, they'd live there tbh.

[Axe Murderer]

tbh lefty gets a lot of shit, but atleast he sticks by his suicide mission sympathizing dune coons unlike the other beaners around here who don't give a shit about Mexico in sports that they're irrelevant in (which is pretty much all of them but still)

[lefty]

tbh lefty gets a lot of shit, but atleast he sticks by his suicide mission sympathizing dune coons unlike the other beaners around here who don't give a shit about Mexico in sports that they're irrelevant in (which is pretty much all of them but still)

:lol

[MannyIsGod]

Congrats Mexico. The better team won

US back line is atrocious. Cherundolo leaving was tough, but I doubt it would have translated to a different score had he not been hurt. Every time the ball came near Goodson I would cringe. Also, distribution from the back continues to be terrible. US has to find somebody to put back there that is capable of making smart decisions and is willing to keep the ball on the fucking ground. Yeah, it's hard when there's so little cohesion on the back line, but strides must be made if they are to improve their possession. Finally, they really need to learn how to run an effective offside trap. Garbage...

When is the US going to figure out how to move off the ball? They only have a few guys who seem to have a sense for that. It could be due to Bob playing so many different guys, but it's still tough to watch when somebody is on the ball and all you see around him are people loafing and watching. US will never be dynamic until they have a front 6 that is committed to getting into space and creating opportunities. (look at Mexico, they excel in that regard)

I'd also like to see the US have a better strategy in terms of putting pressure on opposing defenders. Lag to the half-line and watch seems to be the current thinking, which leads to a bunch of extra possession for the opposing side.

Adu was great, he's really in command when he has the ball on his feet. He can be a difference maker, let's hope he gets more caps. One of the few US players that isn't afraid to attack defenders head-on, which frees space for everyone else. imo, he'd be much more effective in the middle. He could become world-class if he can up his work-rate and not have as many mental lapses. Still, seeing his performance in this game really gives me some hope for the future.

Mexico on the attack is a beautiful thing to watch, Dos Santos and Barrera are MEN. Also, props to Chicharito for not touching that ball just to get credit for the goal. Team first. Some legit great goals from the mexican side. That chip was fuckin' sick.

Mexico's back line has issues too, but they'll always be in games due to their offensive prowess. I would think they have a real chance in the confed cup.

Glad there weren't issues with the officiating.

Oh I KNOW the score would have been different if Dolo was still there. The first two goals were completely there because Bornstien got burned so hard. The first especially.

He got burned so bad.

[IronMaxipad]

The score would've been different if mexico wasn't playing their 3rd string keeper, 2 of their veteran and experienced defenders injured and Maza being suspended. Salcido was getting burned so bad it was obvious he wasn't fit.

[LakerHater]

Anyone got a gif gio's classy goal? :cry
http://cache.sharenxs.com/images/wz/cabb/cf/ag/cf/c-/DosSantos._2u5qu7i.gif

[Sense]

Oh I KNOW the score would have been different if Dolo was still there. The first two goals were completely there because Bornstien got burned so hard. The first especially.

He got burned so bad.

:lol What do you think would've happened?


Mexico, despite the two U.S. goals dominated the entire game.. It was only a matter of time before they would've made their run... they did it throughout the Cup..

It's ridiculous to think anyone in the defense would've stopped Mexico's forwards yesterday.. Even with Dolo, Mexico should have scored.. multiple times..

If the score didn't get any worse for the USA, it was mostly because Mexico failed to capitalize on many of their chances.

[MannyIsGod]

The score would've been different if mexico wasn't playing their 3rd string keeper, 2 of their veteran and experienced defenders injured and Maza being suspended. Salcido was getting burned so bad it was obvious he wasn't fit.

Oh bitch please. US had plenty of injuries too. The rest of that shit is of your own teams doing. No one told them to cheat or beat up coaches.

[MannyIsGod]

Fact - Mexico didn't score with Dolo in game
Fact - Mexico scored 4 after Dolo left the game.

These are just the facts, Mexico fans. Enjoy your win. I'm not adding an asterisk on it like someone here was ready to do earlier in the week. I'm just stating the facts.

[IronMaxipad]

If you can say the score would be different because Dolo was subbed out then we can use the same excuse.

[IronMaxipad]

Mexico didn't have any chances when Dolo was in the game? :lmao

[scott]

Doesn't matter. Dolo left, the abortion that is Bornstein came in, and Mexico outclassed us. I'm not too concerned with playing what-if, I'm concerned about us making the changes necessary to beat Mexico in WCQ, even in Azteca.

[IronMaxipad]

Fact - Mexico didn't score with Dolo in game
Fact - Mexico scored 4 after Dolo left the game.

These are just the facts, Mexico fans. Enjoy your win. I'm not adding an asterisk on it like someone here was ready to do earlier in the week. I'm just stating the facts.

Fact - USA didn't score after Salcido was subbed out.

Fact - Salcido wasn't even suppose to be playing. I even posted before the game that he was out and I was surprised when i saw him in the starting XI. Adu was burning him like crazy. Salcido coughed up the ball twice in the first twenty something minutes and if you watch carefully, those two plays lead to the two US goals and Chepo realized Salcido hadn't fully recovered from his injury so he took him off and played Torres Nilo.

It's no surprise Adu started fading and wasn't as effective as soon as Torres Nilo came on.

Just stating facts. :toast:lol

[Sense]

There's absolutely no way Dolo could havee stopped Mexico's 4 goals.. one man? 4 goal difference? Please...

The fact that it's a coincidence that Mexico scored when Dolo left the game is just giving you guys some sort of excuse, something to point at.

We lost 2 of our best defenders in the game, and one wasn't in attendance.. and USA still didn't score after they came out.

[ALVAREZ6]

lmao...just watched a video of the celebration, that shit really was awkward and hilarious :lol

[Axe Murderer]

Wait til you guys play Brazil. We're totally gonna own your asses

tbh I wore a green shirt today, and I noticed their flag was green while googling them so I became a fan.

[Sense]

Wait til you guys play Brazil. We're totally gonna own your asses

tbh I wore a green shirt today, and I noticed their flag was green while googling them so I became a fan.

I know you're trolling but.. Mexico has had success beating Brazil in the past.. we've been known to be some sort of nemesis for them. Argentina on the other hand, have always managed to whoop us, even when we're playing better..

[MannyIsGod]

If you can say the score would be different because Dolo was subbed out then we can use the same excuse.

You won, you don't need an excuse. I also wasn't making excuse. Obviously you outplayed the US. I just think the score would not have been 4-2 if Dolo had been in. You can disagree if you want.

[MannyIsGod]

There's absolutely no way Dolo could havee stopped Mexico's 4 goals.. one man? 4 goal difference? Please...

The fact that it's a coincidence that Mexico scored when Dolo left the game is just giving you guys some sort of excuse, something to point at.

We lost 2 of our best defenders in the game, and one wasn't in attendance.. and USA still didn't score after they came out.

No one is making any excuses. God damn you guys are so insecure. I also never said he would have stopped four goals. If you read above I even only gave two goals as examples.

I have a feeling Mexico could win every gold cup for the next decade and you'd still be so insecure.

[Axe Murderer]

I know you're trolling but.. Mexico has had success beating Brazil in the past.. we've been known to be some sort of nemesis for them. Argentina on the other hand, have always managed to whoop us, even when we're playing better..

crofl i dont even watch soccer

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Fact - USA didn't score after Salcido was subbed out.

Fact - Salcido wasn't even suppose to be playing. I even posted before the game that he was out and I was surprised when i saw him in the starting XI. Adu was burning him like crazy. Salcido coughed up the ball twice in the first twenty something minutes and if you watch carefully, those two plays lead to the two US goals and Chepo realized Salcido hadn't fully recovered from his injury so he took him off and played Torres Nilo.

It's no surprise Adu started fading and wasn't as effective as soon as Torres Nilo came on.

Just stating facts. :toast:lol
Fact - you live in America, you dirty spic

[Axe Murderer]

so do all you guys also root for Mexico in other sports?

[ElNono]

tbh, DoK knows I only root for Germany...

[Sense]

so do all you guys also root for Mexico in other sports?

There's other sports?

[MannyIsGod]

TBH Edjuardo Najara would be the Jordan of the Mexican Basketball team.

[IronMaxipad]

Mexican Tiger woods sons

http://i.imgur.com/zjIWX.jpg

:sombrero:

[Spurologist]

Mexican Tiger woods sons

http://i.imgur.com/zjIWX.jpg

:sombrero:

Have the men come out yet?

[Phenomanul]

México has fared well in other sports as well.... Boxing, baseball, and Formula1 racing come to mind...

Then there's Lorena Ochoa...

I'm not sure rooster-fighting or swimming across rivers qualify... :lol

[Phenomanul]

Fact - you live in America, you dirty spic

Fact: you're a racist xenophobe... Get over yourself! This is only a sporting event we're talking about... Not some political or nationalistic ideology...

[MannyIsGod]

People are dicks on both sides of this fucking rivalry. I am actually a fan of Mexico anytime they are not playing the US. I can understand why people pick Mexico over the US.

[Sense]

People are dicks on both sides of this fucking rivalry. I am actually a fan of Mexico anytime they are not playing the US. I can understand why people pick Mexico over the US.

It's obviously cuz you're a coconut... and you can pull it off :lol

just messing with ya

[MannyIsGod]

:lol :flipoff

[FkLA]

Oh bitch please. US had plenty of injuries too. The rest of that shit is of your own teams doing. No one told them to cheat or beat up coaches.

:lmao:lmao:lmao



Fact - Mexico didn't score with Dolo in game
Fact - Mexico scored 4 after Dolo left the game.

These are just the facts, Mexico fans. Enjoy your win. I'm not adding an asterisk on it like someone here was ready to do earlier in the week. I'm just stating the facts.

Fact-USA scored twice when Salcido and Marquez who were obviously injured were in.
Fact-USA scored zero when a completely healthy team was on the pitch.

These are just facts, USA fan. Take your loss like a man. Im not trying to rub the beatdown Mexico put on the USA in your face. Im just stating the facts.

[FkLA]

Mexican Tiger woods sons

http://i.imgur.com/zjIWX.jpg

:sombrero:

too bad the greatest female golfer to ever lace them up decided to retire :cry

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

YOu can root for Mexico all you want, that doesn't cover up how much you obviously hate Mexico when you spics moved to America.

[Phenomanul]

YOu can root for Mexico all you want, that doesn't cover up how much you obviously hate Mexico when you spics moved to America.

Nor does it cover up your overt racism... jerk.

[Phenomanul]

People are dicks on both sides of this fucking rivalry. I am actually a fan of Mexico anytime they are not playing the US. I can understand why people pick Mexico over the US.

Much like I'm a fan of the US NT when they're not playing Mexico...

[ElNono]

And I'm a fan of Brazil when... wait... no, never mind...

[hater]

lotta butthurt in this thread

:lol

[Phenomanul]

And I'm a fan of Brazil when... wait... no, never mind...

Earlier, I was going to mention that this was probably a reason why you didn't like Gio Dos Santos (or at best, considered him an average talent)... because his dad is Brazilian... :lol

Your Argentinean blood sensed his 'Jogo bonito' roots... :downspin:

Other than injuries the only reason he's failed to "stick" on a premier club is because of his off-field partying antics...

Tottenham Hotspurs coach Harry Redknapp had nothing but praise for Dos Santos' talent... unfortunately, he also dished out some contempt for his 'clubbing ways' (completely merited btw)...

Hopefully for his career Giovanni can wise-up and mature as a person... only then will he be able to enter the elite ranks of the world's best players... IMO, as of today Dos Santos is definitely a Top-100 talent (while elite players are Top-10 talents)...

[IronMaxipad]

I know he's not good enough to stick in Barcelona (no shame there), not good enough to stick in Tottenham (:lol), and can't even start in his middle of the road Spanish team (:lmao).

But yeah, clearly I don't know enough about the guy, so I'll be quiet now :lol

Not only did he start for Racing he also saved them from relegation and was an immediate impact player. Racing tried to keep him but they can't afford him. 5 goals in 9 starts pretty damn average. :lol

[ElNono]

Earlier, I was going to mention that this was probably a reason why you didn't like Gio Dos Santos (or at best, considered him an average talent)... because his dad is Brazilian... :lol

Your Argentinean blood sensed his 'Jogo bonito' roots... :downspin:

Other than injuries the only reason he's failed to "stick" on a premier club is because of his off-field partying antics...

Tottenham Hotspurs coach Harry Redknapp had nothing but praise for Dos Santos' talent... unfortunately, he also dished out some contempt for his 'clubbing ways' (completely merited btw)...

Hopefully for his career Giovanni can wise-up and mature as a person... only then will he be able to enter the elite ranks of the world's best players... IMO, as of today Dos Santos is definitely a Top-100 talent (while elite players are Top-10 talents)...

I personally don't like his attitude and arrogance, IN THE PITCH. He's always bitching, pushing people around, and pretty much acting like a prima donna.

While guys like Cristiano Ronaldo act very much the same, at least CR has the game to back it up.

As far as Brazil goes, it doesn't matter in this case as he plays for Mexico. And there are some brazilian players I have a lot of respect for (Even though I don't necessarily root for them :lol). Like Luisao or J Baptista.

[ElNono]

Not only did he start for Racing he also saved them from relegation and was an immediate impact player. Racing tried to keep him but they can't afford him. 5 goals in 9 starts pretty damn average. :lol

Or you could say 5 goals in 16 games, which would be pretty average too :lol

Maybe 14 games in Galatasaray with no goals? How about 10 games with the Spurs and no goals? Or 28 games with Barcelona and 3 goals? :lol

So far his best showing is 4 goals in 8 games for Ipswich Town... you just have to wonder why he can't stick to any one team...

[ElNono]

Oh, if you want to toss numbers out there... 45 caps with Mexico, 11 goals... :lol

[IronMaxipad]

Or we can ignore the fact that he joined them Midway through the season with out any prior playing time.. :lol

And why couldnt he stick with those teams? Maybe because Harry wants 8 million for him? :lol

[IronMaxipad]

And lets not forget he's a midfielder not a forward. :lol

[ElNono]

And lets not forget he's a midfielder not a forward. :lol

Is he? honest question. I mostly see him play in Mexico, and he plays as a winger/second forward...

[ElNono]

Or we can ignore the fact that he joined them Midway through the season with out any prior playing time.. :lol

And why couldnt he stick with those teams? Maybe because Harry wants 8 million for him? :lol

Soccer's Richard Jefferson :lol

[IronMaxipad]

Is he? honest question. I mostly see him play in Mexico, and he plays as a winger/second forward...

Yes, he's an attacking midfielder.

[Vici]

I'll never understand how someone, who has benefited from the U.S. system, doesn't root for the U.S. over their ancestral country. I still have family living in Germany and while I hope they do well, never ever would I root for them over my own country.

[IronMaxipad]

I'll never understand how someone, who has benefited from the U.S. system, doesn't root for the U.S. over their ancestral country. I still have family living in Germany and while I hope they do well, never ever would I root for them over my own country.

I'll never understand how US fans can root for players like Adu or Agudelo who weren't born in the US yet still play for their team. Disgusting really.

[ElNono]

I'll never understand how US fans can root for players like Adu or Agudelo who weren't born in the US yet still play for their team. Disgusting really.

You mean like Guillermo Franco? :lmao

[IronMaxipad]

You mean like Guillermo Franco? :lmao

:lol i was being sarcastic.

and tbh you guys can take him back. :lmao

[ElNono]

:lol i was being sarcastic.

and tbh you guys can take him back. :lmao

No returns, please. kthx :lol

[lefty]

http://i.imgur.com/iEZP3.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iEZP3.jpg



:lol

[Axe Murderer]

I'll never understand how someone, who has benefited from the U.S. system, doesn't root for the U.S. over their ancestral country. I still have family living in Germany and while I hope they do well, never ever would I root for them over my own country.

exactly

we take these beaners in and give them good jobs, such as cleaning our toilets for a living, and this is how they repay us?

[NASpurs]

I'll never understand how someone, who has benefited from the U.S. system, doesn't root for the U.S. over their ancestral country. I still have family living in Germany and while I hope they do well, never ever would I root for them over my own country.

It's a fucking game. It's not like the countries are going to war. Apples and oranges.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Nor does it cover up your overt racism... jerk.
You got me. People who use America for jobs, a better life, and an environment that doesn't have a 50% chance of being overrun by drug cartels should cheer for America. If Mexico was so much better than America, the Mexican soccer fans in America would live there.

[MannyIsGod]

I'll never understand how US fans can root for players like Adu or Agudelo who weren't born in the US yet still play for their team. Disgusting really.

Pretty sure you weren't serious but I can actually understand this easily because the US is built on immigration. However, I can't understand fucks like Rossi. :flippoff that bitch.

[Phenomanul]

Oh, if you want to toss numbers out there... 45 caps with Mexico, 11 goals... :lol

Not that disimilar to the all-mighty Messi [not mocking him as Leo is my favorite player and possibly will be the greatest ever when it's all said and done]... and really just for the sake of validating your argument that 11 goals in 45 NT caps somehow minimizes Dos Santos as a NT player...

Lionel Messi:
56 NT caps with Argentina, 17 goals...

extrapolating Dos Santos' 45 caps to 56 caps, puts him at 13.7 goals...

And how's this for kicks... again, just for number's sake...

Javier "Chicharito" Hernández:
29 NT caps with Mexico (late start with the NT, here only recently in Sept. 2009), 21 goals...

extrapolating Hernández's 29 caps to 56 caps, puts him at 40.6 goals... :wow