2010 FIFA World Cup Thread

[papabear]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Can't wait! Obviously I'm a USA fan, but if we're looking at other teams/countries...I've been a Germany fan my whole life. I root for them---HARD.

It's going to pain me to have to root against them if the US make it to the round of 16 and play Germany.

I work for Germans....and nothing would make me happier than us knocking them out of the tournament. I would have a field day. Not that I didn't enjoy going with my German boss to the Pub every day during the last world cup and rooting for the Krauts with my boss...but I would have so much fun holding it over their heads if we knocked them out. We SHOULD be able to advance, but I don't think it's going to be near as easy as most people are acting.

[TheMatrix31]

Well definitely---given the choice between rooting for Germany and rooting for the US, I'd take the US every ****************ing time.

[Keith]

Brian Ching was cut from the roster. Dumb move. This team is young, and a vet presence, even if Ching never sets foot on the field, would have been a huge asset for the squad.

Congrats to Rico and Stuie for making it though. Both are deserving.

Man, just bummed for Chinger.

Need some soccer.

[papabear]

Not taking Ching was a risky move. That leaves this team without a true "target" player. They seem to try and use Altidore this way sometimes, but if Altidore is hurt or limited that leaves them with Zero experience up front and without anyone capable of playing that type of hold up play. A Striker's job is to finish, but Ching was the only forward candidate who has showed that he has the passing ability and vision to set up his teammates. I understand Bob wants to play tucked in and rely on the counter-attack and needs forwards to stretch the field, but I think before the tournaments over we will see more than one situation where everyone is saying, " This would have been a great spot to bring in Ching".


Anyone going to any of the watch parties Saturday?

[Keith]

I am watching from my couch. Too intense. Been looking forward to this game for awhile. Getting just a point would be huge.

Don't tread on me!

[NickO]

I managed to find the nationalistic Brit in the office and rope him into a case of beer bet on the match...USA + 3.5 goals!!! Sucka!

It helped we were at the bar and he was hammered. monday's gonna be fun.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by NickO

I managed to find the nationalistic Brit in the office and rope him into a case of beer bet on the match...USA + 3.5 goals!!! Sucka!

It helped we were at the bar and he was hammered. monday's gonna be fun.

GEEEzzz, even dunk, a +3.5 goals call in world cup play is a pretty dumb bet. Hope you called an expensive brand of beer.