USA vs. England Gamethread

[Spurologist]

Spanish Liga, Italian Calcio and Bundesliga are all superior to English League


That's right, Bundesliga; less hyped, but higher level

I don't know. If you want to have fun watching the "beautiful game" La Liga is the best....then the Premier League then the Dutch league, then Bundesliga then French league. Italian league to me is a step down in terms of enjoying the game....best defensive league for sure.

[symple19]

Other than that, would love to get into Soccer and start following it. Its great stuff.

it's the best sport on earth - just turn on fox soccer channel anytime one of the big leagues has a game on.

Champions league and the Euros are also top notch tourny's to tune into

[marini martini]

England's goalie needs to take off his Mickey Mouse gloves!!!!!

[xellos88330]

What kind of keeper can't handle the ground ball. Stroke of luck for the US!

Keep it up USA! You can do it!

[quentin_compson]

Are you English?

No, but I'm rooting for England.

[ffadicted]

it's the best sport on earth - just turn on fox soccer channel anytime one of the big leagues has a game on.

Champions league and the Euros are also top notch tourny's to tune into

And it's not even a compe ion. It really goes beyond just being a sport

[Libri]

I would like to see Torres in there.

[sonic21]

Spanish Liga, Italian Calcio and Bundesliga are all superior to English League


That's right, Bundesliga; less hyped, but higher level

i agree Bundesliga is underrated. But please spanish league have one great team, one good team (not good enough too go far in the CL though) and average team.

[DAF86]

No, but I'm rooting for England.

Why?

[DAF86]

i agree Bundesliga is underrated. But please spanish league have one great team, one good team (not good enough too go far in the CL though) and average team.

A middle of the table team in Spain won the UEFA CUP.

[TampaDude]

Wow...that was an UGLY goal to tie the game...cheap, but we'll take it!

[sonic21]

A middle of the table team in Spain won the UEFA CUP.

indeed, all the good team are in the CL.

[Spurologist]

Seriously, alot of the problem alot of americans have is there are like a bazillion leagues out there, and for those of us trying to get into it and follow it, we don't know anything.


I only know of the English premier league, and the Spanish league I believe.

Other than that, would love to get into Soccer and start following it. Its great stuff.

Spanish League = LA Lakers; Flair, great players, champions, mix of D
Italian League = Spurs (Championship spurs ); best defensive league, always contenders
Bundesliga = Mavericks; up and down but can peak if they're on fire
Dutch League = Golden State Warriors; great flow and possession but not quite up there with the elite
French League = Orlando Magic; always a threat

My best assessment....could be dead wrong

[symple19]

ENG US
8(3) Shots (on Goal) 7(3)
6 Fouls 4
4 Corner Kicks 3
2 Offsides 2
50% Time of Possession 50%
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
2 Saves 2

Not exactly an embarrassing performance thus far by the yanks. Can't believe possession is 50/50. Huge coup for the US

[symple19]

dp

[quentin_compson]

Why?

Hm, hard to say. I've always liked England, and since '92, I've never been a fan of the German team. They also played pretty atrocious football up to '06.

Anyway, England's performance was really poor after their early goal. I hope Capello tore them a new one and they are able to respond.

[DAF86]

indeed, all the good team are in the CL.

If the Spanish league is so crappy why didn't a middle of the table team of another league won that tournament? Remember that Atletico beat Liverpool (a supossed English powerhouse) in that tourney.

[velik_m]

I'm guessing Hart will start next game.

Seriously, alot of the problem alot of americans have is there are like a bazillion leagues out there, and for those of us trying to get into it and follow it, we don't know anything.


I only know of the English premier league, and the Spanish league I believe.

Other than that, would love to get into Soccer and start following it. Its great stuff.

I think the best way is to pick a team you like and then follow them in whatever compe ions they play and root for them. It's much more fun if you have a "stake" in the game.

On a side note: the USA jerseys look kinda... scotish.

[tlongII]

Spanish Liga, Italian Calcio and Bundesliga are all superior to English League


That's right, Bundesliga; less hyped, but higher level

No way. The Premiereship may have issues with goalkeeping, but it's still the best league in the world.

[DAF86]

Howard is a beast.

[ffadicted]

Good save by Howard, but what a ing ty strike man

[velik_m]

Anyway, England's performance was really poor after their early goal. I hope Capello tore them a new one and they are able to respond.

No, they pulled back and defended, just like a good italian team...

[tlongII]

Great save by Howard there!

[boston.balla]

Spanish League = LA Lakers; Flair, great players, champions, mix of D
Italian League = Spurs (Championship spurs ); best defensive league, always contenders
Bundesliga = Mavericks; up and down but can peak if they're on fire
Dutch League = Golden State Warriors; great flow and possession but not quite up there with the elite
French League = Orlando Magic; always a threat

My best assessment....could be dead wrong

LOL .. this is one funny post.

and lmao at england absolutely CHUCKING

[Spurologist]

What a save!