FIFA World Cup 2014

[matante]

US will play better in the second half.

I'm pulling for the US for 2 reasons: one, I simply like to see us win against good teams, and two, the better the US does in each World cup, and in international games, the bigger it will grow in the US.
Then, as soccer's popularity grows, we can actually harness the athletes who are now playing football (American), baseball, basketball, and hockey. Once that happens, the US should become a perennial powerhouse like Germany, Brazil, etc.
At least that's my theory. Can you guys imagine a Randy Moss as a forward? (For an example. He's really fast, tall, and can jump high. Imagine how he would fare in the corner kicks.)

The best futebol players are not the best because of their athleticism. Football is about skill more than any other team sport, and being a big guy is actually a disadvantage. Once guys get bigger than about 6'3" or 6'4" they're noticeably clumsy compared to the shorter guys.

As an example, look at Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta. Do you think they are great due to their athleticism? Do you realize there are tons of athletes all over the world who are big, strong, fast, and can jump high but couldn't make it as footballers even though they grew up playing the sport?

The US will get better when more of our kids play the sport in in a serious, dedicated way, and with better coaching. We're not going to win the World Cup with a bunch of buffed 6'6" guys on the field.

 

[matante]

The red devils did a pretty good play in this first part, getting more and more dangerous. The ref on the other hand is very bad, anyone think some us player are way too harsh? Our little Dries will not finish the match if you break him!

Gooooo Belgium!!

He missed a couple of yellows for both sides.

 

[chuck norriss]

Likes Yedlin hes got fire
a few good chances for both sides usa defense can't let them march up middle come on

 

[chuck norriss]

US will play better in the second half.



The best futebol players are not the best because of their athleticism. Football is about skill more than any other team sport, and being a big guy is actually a disadvantage. Once guys get bigger than about 6'3" or 6'4" they're noticeably clumsy compared to the shorter guys.

As an example, look at Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta. Do you think they are great due to their athleticism? Do you realize there are tons of athletes all over the world who are big, strong, fast, and can jump high but couldn't make it as footballers even though they grew up playing the sport?

The US will get better when more of our kids play the sport in in a serious, dedicated way, and with better coaching. We're not going to win the World Cup with a bunch of buffed 6'6" guys on the field.

crouch 6-8
or 6-7

 

[MartinG1957]

crouch 6-8
or 6-7

I wouldn't give him any more than 4.2.

Yedlin has looked very useful since he came on - looks good enough for an English team to bring him over.

 

[Syxz_ML]

This half is reminding me of the game against Ghana. The US was outclassed, out worked all game, but a few lucky breaks and they got the W. The US looks exhausted.

 

[Darth Handsome]

Football is about skill more than any other team sport

I can think of a few team sports that would dispute this claim.

 

[matante]

I can think of a few team sports that would dispute this claim.

You can make a claim for baseball and cricket, which are both played with the hands. Baseball has become a sport that relies more and more on size and strength over the past 20 years or so.

 

[matante]

US is just overwhelmed so far.

 

[Darth Handsome]

You can make a claim for baseball and cricket, which are both played with the hands. Baseball has become a sport that relies more and more on size and strength over the past 20 years or so.

Come on. Baseball covers just about everything. It doesn't "rely" on power. It helps, yes. But it doesn't rely on it.

 

[MartinG1957]

Football is about skill more than any other team sport, and being a big guy is actually a disadvantage.

You really do need to watch rugby (gotcha mohawk)Gaelic football but more especially Hurling.

 

[Syxz_ML]

These guy's are making Howard look like a world class goalie. And he is not. And I'm not a Howard hater at all I actually think he's pretty good. Belgium needs to learn how to finish these plays.

 

[Syxz_ML]

And as soon as I say that awesome save by Howard haha

 

[MartinG1957]

Lotta love for Timmy over here!

Although I suspect he's really upsetting one of his team's biggest supporters on this here forum!

 

[chuck norriss]

Howard keeping us alive

 

[Tituscrow]

Lotta love for Timmy over here!

Although I suspect he's really upsetting one of his team's biggest supporters on this here forum!

Still want Mr Sweary to concede though.

The way this tournament is going I wouldn't be surprised if the goddamn yanks nick it.

 

[MartinG1957]

Enhance your calm Titus crow

 

[Tituscrow]

I bet most of these yanks couldn't tell you who he played for, let alone point to Everton on a map.

 

[tjaila]

Djees...

 

[MartinG1957]

I bet most of these yanks couldn't tell you who he played for, let alone point to Everton on a map.

He's doing a great job for them!