Soccer

[sraiderguy]

Maybe not important but with the world cup coming up and the Uefa Champions league and Uefa qualifiers occuring in November maybe there are some soccer fans on the site.

Check out this b*tch from New Mexico

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[Tió Nook Nook]

yeah my friend showed me that vid earlier. poor mormon girl was getting beat on all game and didn't do shit back

[Roberto Realphanez]

They need to check.She was out there like one of Jack Lambert's daughters or nieces.She might be related to the Steeler great.I loved it.Soccer,is a "contact" sport.

[DevilSpawn]

Kinda messed up.

Rooting for Spain not to choke in the World Cup next year.

[ErieRaidahz]

lol that video was ridiculus

I played soccer for like 12 years and it definitley isnt the "pussy" sport that a lot of people make it out to be

[Jenny]

That kind of stuff isn't legal in a game, is it? If you get caught, that is...

[ErieRaidahz]

That kind of stuff isn't legal in a game, is it? If you get caught, that is...

Yeah its not legal at all. The refs dont see everything though. If they would have seen 1 of those things that girl did she woulda been ejected.

Im sure she'll be suspended by the NCAA though.

Maybe even kicked off the team.

[Roberto Realphanez]

Yeah its not legal at all. The refs dont see everything though. If they would have seen 1 of those things that girl did she woulda been ejected.

Im sure she'll be suspended by the NCAA though.

Maybe even kicked off the team.

Nah! not kicked off the team.Things are just getting more "pussified" everyday.She may have been excessive for soccer, but she didn't hurt anybody or do a Zadane.Bullshit if she is kicked off the team.She should be headed straight to the Olympic team.The Brazilian women play just as tough.
I think Elizabeth "KILLA" Lambert is the BOMB!

[Doyers y Esleigher]

Raider Rob knows soccer because he's actually a Communist spy, trying to recruit Raider fans in Goodell's "red" army.

[Roberto Realphanez]

Wherever you go...Your A Joke!!:laugh:

[Doyers y Esleigher]

You just hate me because I'm white you racist.

[Roberto Realphanez]

Don't mess up these folks soccer "thread" Hill.Stop being an a-hole.Their talking about soccer on here. I'm sorry folks for this.

[Doyers y Esleigher]

I missed Man U/Chelsea today but heard it was awesome.

[ErieRaidahz]

I missed Man U/Chelsea today but heard it was awesome.

Damn I wish I woulda known that was gonna be on

[Doyers y Esleigher]

I'll be working at the Home Depot Center this Friday for the Galaxy/Dynamo playoff.

[Padrino]

I'll be working at the Home Depot Center this Friday for the Galaxy/Dynamo playoff.

Nice. That super classico was great last night!

Question....is this round a do or die, or is it aggregated over two games?

Go Galaxy!..

[ErieRaidahz]

I can't get into MLS.

The quality is so shitty compared to the Premier Leagues.

[Padrino]

I can't get into MLS.

The quality is so shitty compared to the Premier Leagues.

Yeah, Beckham is over the hill and still makes these hacks look like amateurs.

Who's you favorite Euro teams?

My fav's are Leeds Utd, Newcastle Utd and Juventus...

[ErieRaidahz]

Yeah, Beckham is over the hill and still makes these hacks look like amateurs.

Who's you favorite Euro teams?

My fav's are Leeds Utd, Newcastle Utd and Juventus...

If I had to pick a team, Id have to go with Man U.

I dont really follow teams tho, I follow the best players.

Just like watching the games.

[sraiderguy]

I can't get into MLS.

The quality is so shitty compared to the Premier Leagues.

MLS sucks I would take 2 sh*tty EPL or La Liga teams anyday. The game between Liverpool and Birmingham City was entertaining today.

Even watching the US team is brutal at times.

[sraiderguy]

Henry handball sends France to World Cup. Would have been nice for the Irish to get in, but France is a better squad.

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[sraiderguy]

U.S. actually gets winnable group. I think England will win the group and leave the U.S. to fight it out for 2nd and a potential 2nd round matchup with the Germans.

Group A
South Africa
Mexico
Uruguay
France

Group B
Argentina
Nigeria
South Korea
Greece

Group C
England
United States
Algeria
Slovenia

Group D
Germany
Australia
Serbia
Ghana

Group E
Netherlands
Denmark
Japan
Cameroon

Group F
Italy
Paraguay
New Zealand
Slovakia

Group G
Brazil
North Korea
Ivory Coast
Portugal

Group H
Spain
Switzerland
Honduras
Chile

[Tió Nook Nook]

group G is toughest group obviously. I think group A is the next toughest group.

[sraiderguy]

group G is toughest group obviously. I think group A is the next toughest group.

I think Mexico may have a tough time advancing with Uruguay and France.

[Tió Nook Nook]

don't sleep on south africa..host nations usually advance as well.

[Padrino]

Don't Tread on Me....GO USA!..

[sraiderguy]

UEFA Champions League start the round of 16 on 2-16-10. Great matchups include Man U vs. AC Milan and Inter Milan vs. Chelsea. Also aging Real Madrid star, Raul, is reported to be coming to the states as a member of the NY Red Bulls.

[el boracho]

I think Mexico may have a tough time advancing with Uruguay and France.

I kind of hope they dont . All these dam Mexican Amercians going for mexico when their US citizens living in the states???? WTF???Shit pisses me the fuck off. Even when Mexico plays the US they root for Mexico? I dont get it. GO USA!!!!!

[Tió Nook Nook]

yeah, it's retarded to be prideful of where you come from, especially in california, where latinos will make up the majority of the population in 3 or so decades.

[Skern]

I kind of hope they dont . All these dam Mexican Amercians going for mexico when their US citizens living in the states???? WTF???Shit pisses me the fuck off. Even when Mexico plays the US they root for Mexico? I dont get it. GO USA!!!!!

I root for Mexico and I was born in America....Guess it has to do with watching the games as a kids with my Grandfather and older uncles (Who were born in Mexico)....and yes I root for Mexico when they play against USA, just the way it's been since a kid......lol..... You kinda remind me of people here in SD that say why do you root for the Raiders when your from San Diego.....it's a team I've stood by as a kid and I team I will always stand by, even though I dont get into soccer like I do with football.

[el boracho]

I root for Mexico and I was born in America....Guess it has to do with watching the games as a kids with my Grandfather and older uncles (Who were born in Mexico)....and yes I root for Mexico when they play against USA, just the way it's been since a kid......lol..... You kinda remind me of people here in SD that say why do you root for the Raiders when your from San Diego.....it's a team I've stood by as a kid and I team I will always stand by, even though I dont get into soccer like I do with football.

Most of my family roots for Mexico and its all good but I just see it different and I tell them. I am a firm believer in rooting for your country that you reside in and grew up in. To each his own I guess.

[el boracho]

yeah, it's retarded to be prideful of where you come from, especially in california, where latinos will make up the majority of the population in 3 or so decades.

It is good to be prideful but why wouldnt you root for your own home country as well?

[Tió Nook Nook]

i root for both, and when they play each other, i want both to do well. though in my heart, i'm pretty sure i want mex to win by a little bit. i was like skern..just grew up watching mexico games and cheering for them

[sraiderguy]

2009/10 UEFA Champions League draw
Quarter-finals: 30/31 March & 6/7 April

1: Olympique Lyonnais (FRA) v FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FRA)

2: FC Bayern München (GER) v Manchester United FC (ENG)

3: Arsenal FC (ENG) v FC Barcelona (ESP, holders)

4: FC Internazionale Milano (ITA) v PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)

The Arsenal-Barca draw should be good with Barca prevailing in the end.

I also like Man U over bayern, Inter over CSKA, and Lyon over bordeaux.

[sraiderguy]

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Arjen Robben's amazing volley helped take out Man U.


I cannot wait to see Inter vs. Barca series.

[Jamarcus Russell]

fuck dat socer mayne. we play real ball and make real money.

[or24]

fuck dat socer mayne. we play real ball and make real money.
You don't play any ball. You get paid to watch. :bag:

[sraiderguy]

Uefa Champions League finals Saturday May 22. Bayern Munich faces of against a much stronger and complete Inter Milan squad. Ribery's absence will hurt Bayern's chances. I like Inter to win rather easily.

[ErieRaidahz]

i need new cleats

[Jenny]

i need new cleats

Rent a billboard. :pug:

[Padrino]

Uefa Champions League finals Saturday May 22. Bayern Munich faces of against a much stronger and complete Inter Milan squad. Ribery's absence will hurt Bayern's chances. I like Inter to win rather easily.

I didn't think Munchen would make it this far. Losing Ribery will definitely hurt them, so I like Ibra and co...

[ErieRaidahz]

Rent a billboard. :pug:

:agenda:

[Jenny]

DTotD: Alex Nimo tries to drag time-wasters off the pitch (http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/DTotD-Alex-Nimo-tries-to-drag-time-wasters-off-?urn=sow,242823)

[David]

what a game by milito true finishing is what went on.
But expected anyways..
I didnt know robben was such a beast for munich.
julio ceasar sure fukn saved them on that rocket by robben.

Its a shame though , that what i think is the best forward tandem in the whole world
Messi, Tevez, Milito

will not be used to its full power
because of the diego maradona...

[Padrino]

Yeah, man, Argentina is stacked on the offensive side. Milito made some sick moves on those two goals Saturday. Schneider fed him nicely, too. Robben is one of the best players in the world. He's one of the best actors, too. If Ribery was able to play it would have been a whole new game.

USA vs. Czeck Republic tomorrow, 4:30 PST...

[Padrino]

Bradley is going to have a bunch of bums to cut tomorrow. Off the top of my head....Pearce, Bornstein, Buddle, Ching and Onyewu. Get them the hell off our team! I'd rather have Charlie Davies at 50% over those clowns.

Holden, Hercules, Cherundulo and Klejstian made the squad because the others played so shitty. Nothing to write home about.

I feel bad for the US fans who paid good coin to watch Donovan, Bocanegro, Altidore, Howard and Bradley sit up in a luxury suite and eat nachos. These guys should have at least played the first half. What Bradley did was a slap in the face to all US fans. The bums that played today will be lucky to get 20 minutes on the field in the World Cup.

We better have all of our starters playing in Saturday's game against theTurks. I don't care if we risk injury. These guys need to build some chemistry. The World Cup is less than 3 weeks away. Shit.

Bruce Arena should have never been let go...

[CrizpyNutz]

what a game by milito true finishing is what went on.
But expected anyways..
I didnt know robben was such a beast for munich.
julio ceasar sure fukn saved them on that rocket by robben.

Its a shame though , that what i think is the best forward tandem in the whole world
Messi, Tevez, Milito

will not be used to its full power
because of the diego maradona...

I pretty agree with this, but honestly, Argentina has the luxory of 6 fantastic forwards and Milito will be on the team, so it's not a done deal that he doesn't start. Of course, this is typical Argentine B.S. with Maradona playing his son-in-law.

They have the best player in the world, Leo Messi, the best defensive midfielder in the world, Javier Mascherano and a host of young talented players around him. Along with Italy, Spain and one of my favorites, the high-flyin' Dutchmen of the Netherlands, you have what is likely the favorites to win it.

[CrizpyNutz]

Bradley is going to have a bunch of bums to cut tomorrow. Off the top of my head....Pearce, Bornstein, Buddle, Ching and Onyewu. Get them the hell off our team! I'd rather have Charlie Davies at 50% over those clowns.

Holden, Hercules, Cherundulo and Klejstian made the squad because the others played so shitty. Nothing to write home about.

I feel bad for the US fans who paid good coin to watch Donovan, Bocanegro, Altidore, Howard and Bradley sit up in a luxury suite and eat nachos. These guys should have at least played the first half. What Bradley did was a slap in the face to all US fans. The bums that played today will be lucky to get 20 minutes on the field in the World Cup.

We better have all of our starters playing in Saturday's game against theTurks. I don't care if we risk injury. These guys need to build some chemistry. The World Cup is less than 3 weeks away. Shit.

Bruce Arena should have never been let go...

I've heard a lot of optimism about this team, but I don't see it. I hope I'm wrong, I haven't been able to watch much of the US guys, but what I have seen, isn't impressive so far. They are good, but not that good.

[sraiderguy]

I've heard a lot of optimism about this team, but I don't see it. I hope I'm wrong, I haven't been able to watch much of the US guys, but what I have seen, isn't impressive so far. They are good, but not that good.

US squad only carries about 3-4 talented players. We should get destroyed by England in the 1st match of cup. American soccer is difficult to watch as a whole when compared to the level of La liga, EPL, and even the bundesliga. I will watch and hope the US advances but I would not put any money on it.

At least Ching is gone, if only Bradley utilized Torres in the midfield more.

[David]

I pretty agree with this, but honestly, Argentina has the luxory of 6 fantastic forwards and Milito will be on the team, so it's not a done deal that he doesn't start. Of course, this is typical Argentine B.S. with Maradona playing his son-in-law.

They have the best player in the world, Leo Messi, the best defensive midfielder in the world, Javier Mascherano and a host of young talented players around him. Along with Italy, Spain and one of my favorites, the high-flyin' Dutchmen of the Netherlands, you have what is likely the favorites to win it.

I agree wwith teh begginning man
they do have the best forwards in teh world, arguebly
against england.

maradona needs to find a way to utilize them, but he is one of the worst coaches i have seen... it needs to be Messi, and Milito/Teves
even though i think milito plays a lot like messi, just more power, and ofcourse less speed, and the ball isnt stuck to his feet like messi lol

but i think the best defensive midfielder right now is not javier mascherano, but another argentinian, WHO DID NOT GET EVEN CALLED WTF

im talking about Cambiasso
how u dont take him, just makes me so mad
it reduces the quality of argentina
Cambiasso has been one of the biggest pieces in the success of inter.
The man just wins balls...
simple as that..

[David]

Bradley is going to have a bunch of bums to cut tomorrow. Off the top of my head....Pearce, Bornstein, Buddle, Ching and Onyewu. Get them the hell off our team! I'd rather have Charlie Davies at 50% over those clowns.

Holden, Hercules, Cherundulo and Klejstian made the squad because the others played so shitty. Nothing to write home about.

I feel bad for the US fans who paid good coin to watch Donovan, Bocanegro, Altidore, Howard and Bradley sit up in a luxury suite and eat nachos. These guys should have at least played the first half. What Bradley did was a slap in the face to all US fans. The bums that played today will be lucky to get 20 minutes on the field in the World Cup.

We better have all of our starters playing in Saturday's game against theTurks. I don't care if we risk injury. These guys need to build some chemistry. The World Cup is less than 3 weeks away. Shit.

Bruce Arena should have never been let go...

yup every country right now is sporting their top players...
for at least a half
i havent seen the U.S play right now
but i have saw them all last year. in teh wins against spain and italy...

they had such a solid counter attack play..
but there just inst talent on this team
if the forwards are playing for the MLS, it will not get done!
I hope buddle can play...
he has been tearing up the mls, but is freakin 28 and it is the MLS

how severe whas the charlie davies accident?
i dont know anything about it honestly

but he was a huge piece of the counter attack game with Donovon last year.
Tim Howard is as solid a goalkeeper as they come.

I freakin love that ching wasnt taken,
i have never liked the dude
he always tearing it up with the dynamo
but he is slow as molases
too slow for me..
the game is real fast right now, every team has several speedsters..
that would abuse ching on a physical level.

One thing this team does have, is that they dont quit.. though
i really like that.

Oh and i like the hercules gomes move
the guy has been tearing it up in mexico..


oh and what do u think of the final roster
2 of the 3 people u wanted gone stayed lol

[Padrino]

how severe whas the charlie davies accident?
i dont know anything about it honestly

but he was a huge piece of the counter attack game with Donovon last year.
Tim Howard is as solid a goalkeeper as they come.

oh and what do u think of the final roster
2 of the 3 people u wanted gone stayed lol

Davies was a passenger in a serious car accident last Fall. A passenger was killed. Charlie had broken bones and lacerations all over his body. He made a miraculous comeback attempt, but didn't pass his final fitness test with his club team. Davies will be sorely missed. http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/article/2009-10-13/us-soccers-charlie-davies-injured-fatal-car-accident

Yeah, Bornstein (Raider fan), Buddle and Onyewu made the squad. Bornstein has show flashes of playmaking, but he has done nothing recently. Buddle can strike the ball, but isn't a real creator. Onyewu has a lot of international experience, but he's coming off an injury and doesn't look like the same player.

With Davies, I think we would advance to at least the quarters. Since that's not the case, we'll be lucky to make it out of our group. Davies is THAT good...

[David]

Davies was a passenger in a serious car accident last Fall. A passenger was killed. Charlie had broken bones and lacerations all over his body. He made a miraculous comeback attempt, but didn't pass his final fitness test with his club team. Davies will be sorely missed. http://www.sportingnews.com/soccer/article/2009-10-13/us-soccers-charlie-davies-injured-fatal-car-accident

Yeah, Bornstein (Raider fan), Buddle and Onyewu made the squad. Bornstein has show flashes of playmaking, but he has done nothing recently. Buddle can strike the ball, but isn't a real creator. Onyewu has a lot of international experience, but he's coming off an injury and doesn't look like the same player.

With Davies, I think we would advance to at least the quarters. Since that's not the case, we'll be lucky to make it out of our group. Davies is THAT good...

WOW
that picture just shows the severity of the car crash
so he wasnt takken on the final roster?

thats horrible.
I head Onyewu wasnt good at all, last time
that someone even jumped over him..
Im gon watch the U.S game here ina little bitch
ill have a better perspective to talk about them
all my posts, just go from last years games..
and a couple of galaxy games where i saw buddle.

Spain is showing their magnificent passing,
Half the players are on the barcelona squad,
they should just bring pep in already to coach lol
pique , iniesta, and xavi are such good passers...
its a beautiful aspect of the game to watch..

hope to see a good game off teh U.S later

[CrizpyNutz]

US squad only carries about 3-4 talented players. We should get destroyed by England in the 1st match of cup. American soccer is difficult to watch as a whole when compared to the level of La liga, EPL, and even the bundesliga. I will watch and hope the US advances but I would not put any money on it.

At least Ching is gone, if only Bradley utilized Torres in the midfield more.

I realistically hope they make it out of the group and get lucky in the knock out rounds...They will likely be looking at 1-1-1 in the group round and that could move them on, but it's not likely we'll see much damage done by the U.S. this time around....

[CrizpyNutz]

I agree wwith teh begginning man
they do have the best forwards in teh world, arguebly
against england.

maradona needs to find a way to utilize them, but he is one of the worst coaches i have seen... it needs to be Messi, and Milito/Teves
even though i think milito plays a lot like messi, just more power, and ofcourse less speed, and the ball isnt stuck to his feet like messi lol

but i think the best defensive midfielder right now is not javier mascherano, but another argentinian, WHO DID NOT GET EVEN CALLED WTF

im talking about Cambiasso
how u dont take him, just makes me so mad
it reduces the quality of argentina
Cambiasso has been one of the biggest pieces in the success of inter.
The man just wins balls...
simple as that..

^ Well noted. I do see how from a cohesive standpoint Milito and Messi are like having two of the same skill sets out there. Like having 2 players play the same position, but still that is the best 3.

As for Mascherano I still see him as the best overall MF, though you have a point about Cambiasso. How he is not invited is beyond me. The U.S. would kill to have a guy like that and Maradonna leaves him off the squad.

Maradonna is going to essentially be the death of this team if they don't win it. He's been a bad coach and a political one at that.

[David]

just read this...
the maradona part is real..
idk if the rest is...
just pathetic

http://nation.towergaming.com/2010/05/maradona-needs-the-worlds-best-toilet-seat/

[David]

^ Well noted. I do see how from a cohesive standpoint Milito and Messi are like having two of the same skill sets out there. Like having 2 players play the same position, but still that is the best 3.

As for Mascherano I still see him as the best overall MF, though you have a point about Cambiasso. How he is not invited is beyond me. The U.S. would kill to have a guy like that and Maradonna leaves him off the squad.

Maradonna is going to essentially be the death of this team if they don't win it. He's been a bad coach and a political one at that.

yeaa i think maradona needs to use the argentinian squad,
kinda of Man City plays Adebayor, Bellamy , And Tevez.

But im no coach, or a wizard of soccer formations...

Yup Mascherano is a top D-MD in the world no doubt i just like how solid cambiasso has been playing for a while now, he just shuts down, cant shoot, or be much offensive, but its just very solid at defending.
How u dont even have him on the bench is beyond me..

I Saw the U.S game, i came impressed by how quickly they shifted teh momentum, it looked like turkey was just going to tear it up, but theyre not really much of a power squad anyways..

I did see that The U.S gives up way to much space inside, They will get torn up bad if they keep leaving all that space in there, u gave england that much space nd by god lennon and lampard will tear it up in that attacking middle part of the field.

I remember who Ogunyewe was now, didnt really do much , IMO this last game, but was real solid in confederations last year.
And i loved what FInley brought to the game, first time i have seen him play, and he is just DYNAMIC. hope teh us does good.

Oh one last thing i just throw out there.
I have the Netherlands being a real real dark horse in this cup.
THEY have the making of a great Counter Attack game, and i mean great, real offensive playmakers there in Holland.

[CrizpyNutz]

yeaa i think maradona needs to use the argentinian squad,
kinda of Man City plays Adebayor, Bellamy , And Tevez.

But im no coach, or a wizard of soccer formations...

Yup Mascherano is a top D-MD in the world no doubt i just like how solid cambiasso has been playing for a while now, he just shuts down, cant shoot, or be much offensive, but its just very solid at defending.
How u dont even have him on the bench is beyond me..

I Saw the U.S game, i came impressed by how quickly they shifted teh momentum, it looked like turkey was just going to tear it up, but theyre not really much of a power squad anyways..

I did see that The U.S gives up way to much space inside, They will get torn up bad if they keep leaving all that space in there, u gave england that much space nd by god lennon and lampard will tear it up in that attacking middle part of the field.

I remember who Ogunyewe was now, didnt really do much , IMO this last game, but was real solid in confederations last year.
And i loved what FInley brought to the game, first time i have seen him play, and he is just DYNAMIC. hope teh us does good.

Oh one last thing i just throw out there.
I have the Netherlands being a real real dark horse in this cup.
THEY have the making of a great Counter Attack game, and i mean great, real offensive playmakers there in Holland.

If the Netherlands can keep from the off-field infighting, they have a real, legit shot...but every cup that kills them. They are a fast, press team.

I did see some things I liked in the US-Turkey game, but I too noticed the space they gave up to Turkish offensive players. Hopefully they can play tighter. I did see them play with quick feet which was something I must've missed in other games. They didn't play fast as much as quick and I liked the quick decisions with the ball too. That defense better shore up in the middle though, there were more than a couple cross pass chances in the box with multiple open players that Turkey didn't make the US pay for.

[David]

DROGBA BROKE HIS ARM!!
OWWWW!!!
ivory coast is now out.
And the world cup is going to be effected without his presence no doubt.

can a player play with a cast on?
i know i played a couple of people here my last year of var soccer
with casts..
and the regulations are tight here in texas