well done USA - Page 2

06-25-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

Excellent win! Well done USA.

: I can't wait for the World Cup. It's one of the few times I'm actually drawn to soccer.

do i have to say its called football again sheesh

WildBlueSooner · 06-25-2009, 06:34 AM

I was super surprised by that win. Great job USA!

06-25-2009, 10:11 AM

Well, maybe they will beat brazil too

blugill · 06-28-2009, 10:08 AM

I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide.

I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here.

Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries.

I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.

shilala · 06-28-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blugill

I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide.

I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here.

Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries.

I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.

Soccer is just really slow, boring hockey. There's really nothing to "get".
(I coached soccer for 6 or 7 years, won 4 season championships. Lots of days I'd rather have gone to a dentist appointment.)

floydpink · 06-28-2009, 10:19 AM

I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil.

blugill · 06-28-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil.

That's alright, lets see Brazil put together a football team and try to go across the middle against Ray Lewis or put together a D line that could contain Adrian Peterson!

I'd love to see Manning or Brady pick apart the Brazilian D!

reggiebuckeye · 06-28-2009, 01:47 PM

1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock.

St. Lou Stu · 06-28-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock.

Dude, I'm speechless.

2-0

06-28-2009, 02:01 PM

Nice goal... and great extra effort!!!

reggiebuckeye · 06-28-2009, 02:02 PM

This has to be a dream.

pnoon · 06-28-2009, 02:25 PM

As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever.

As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular.

reggiebuckeye · 06-28-2009, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever.

As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular.

Peter, I must agree with you.

St. Lou Stu · 06-28-2009, 02:27 PM

Between Donovan and Howard, I don't know who has had the most impact!

Donovan has the one goal and a few intangible effort plays...
But, Howard has the one point blank save and a couple of screamers that he's knocked away!

This isn't a dream, this is history in the making!

Mugen910 · 06-28-2009, 02:30 PM

Are you kidding? Wow who is that Brasil is playing?

pnoon · 06-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Oops.

taltos · 06-28-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever.

As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular.

Peter, don't faint, I agree with you.

reggiebuckeye · 06-28-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Oops.

We can still do it.

pnoon · 06-28-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by reggiebuckeye

We can still do it.

Of course we can.

Composure.

St. Lou Stu · 06-28-2009, 02:48 PM

Howard has composure.

06-25-2009, 06:34 AM	#22
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: well done USA I was super surprised by that win. Great job USA! __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

06-25-2009, 10:11 AM	#23
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: well done USA Well, maybe they will beat brazil too

06-28-2009, 10:08 AM	#24
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: well done USA I've always heard it would take a big win for US soccer to get back on the map again and gain the large following soccer gets worldwide. I really don't think even winning the world cup would do it. Its not about understanding the game or playing the game its just that we as Americans have so many entertainment options that soccer will likely just remain a niche sport here. Just as baseball or football aren't popular in other countries, soccer will never gain the popularity enjoyed in other countries. I want to see the US win anything on the world stage but I hate it when all of the soccer elitists complain that we "just don't get it" or are too stupid to understand the game.

06-28-2009, 10:19 AM	#26
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: well done USA I love the USA, but at 2pm today, they meet the buzzsaw called Brazil. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

06-28-2009, 01:47 PM	#28
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: well done USA 1-0 USA in the 10th min. What a shock. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

06-28-2009, 02:01 PM	#30
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: well done USA Nice goal... and great extra effort!!!

06-28-2009, 02:02 PM	#31
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: well done USA This has to be a dream. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

06-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#32
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: well done USA As strong a half of football as I've seen the US play - ever. As strong as the field play has been, Tim Howard has been spectacular. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

06-28-2009, 02:27 PM	#34
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: well done USA Between Donovan and Howard, I don't know who has had the most impact! Donovan has the one goal and a few intangible effort plays... But, Howard has the one point blank save and a couple of screamers that he's knocked away! This isn't a dream, this is history in the making! __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

06-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#35
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: well done USA Are you kidding? Wow who is that Brasil is playing? __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

06-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#36
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: well done USA Oops. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

06-28-2009, 02:48 PM	#40
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: well done USA Howard has composure. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989