Author Topic: On the Eve of the new Season...  (Read 1369747 times)

hutch

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3960 on: November 22, 2013, 01:26:19 pm »
I don't want to bum anybody out, but if you're a US soccer fan, sit here for 20 minutes and see how many favorable draws you come up with for next year:

2014 World Cup Draw Simulator

Got one with USA Greece, Chile and Belgium....not that they will get that lucky


Chile is pretty good...


hutch

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3961 on: November 22, 2013, 01:27:00 pm »
we  definitely need a WC draw when the time comes...


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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3962 on: November 22, 2013, 08:41:11 pm »
Better World Cup News:

http://deadspin.com/brazils-world-cup-kick-off-times-are-perfect-1469766047

The Highlights (all times Eastern):

In the group stage, matches are at 12 noon, 3 p.m, and 6 p.m. nearly every day.

Over the final two days of the group stage, when all four teams in a group play simultaneously, two matches each will be played at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

That schedule extends through the knockout stages, with the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals seeing matches every day at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The two semifinals will be played at 4 p.m., and the final on Sunday, July 12, at 3 p.m.

ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC will broadcast every single match live and in HD. Even better, since most of us will be at the office, they'll all be available via the WatchESPN streaming service on computers and mobile devices.
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vansmack

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3963 on: December 16, 2013, 01:33:56 pm »
Really could not have gone better for United....

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW
To be played Feb. 18, 19, 25, 26 and March 11, 12, 18, 19

Manchester City    v    Barcelona
Olympiakos    v    Manchester United
AC Milan    v    Atletico Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen    v    Paris St Germain
Galatasaray    v    Chelsea
Schalke    v    Real Madrid
Zenit    v    Dortmund
Arsenal    v    Bayern
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slappy

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3964 on: January 28, 2014, 03:07:11 pm »
Good article on kinda local, Gedion Zelalem.
Looks like he's not going to be ruined by being rushed along like another teen that played in Maryland.
http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/arsenal/id/3264?cc=5901

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vansmack

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3966 on: April 21, 2014, 06:34:40 pm »
Moyes out at Man Utd.

I though they might fire him at halftime on Sunday.  Jurgen Klopp, please.
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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3967 on: May 02, 2014, 01:36:20 am »
oh zombie, arise...

Copa America Coming to United States in 2016 Is a Game-Changer for US Soccer
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2048212-copa-amrica-coming-to-united-states-in-2016-is-a-game-changer-for-us-soccer

thoughts?
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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3968 on: May 02, 2014, 12:01:22 pm »
oh zombie, arise...

Copa America Coming to United States in 2016 Is a Game-Changer for US Soccer
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2048212-copa-amrica-coming-to-united-states-in-2016-is-a-game-changer-for-us-soccer

thoughts?

Game changer is a stretch, but it's still good for soccer in America.  The majority of the fans will be existing Anglo-American soccer fans and ex-pats of South/Central American nations, but even that's a huge improvement on the Gold Cup.

While soccer attendance and attention continues to improve in the States, it will require the US Team to be more competitive in international tournaments or the US hosting the World Cup to call it a "game changer"

I, for one, am very happy to watch the Euro's all morning and attend a Copa America in the evening.
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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3969 on: May 05, 2014, 05:23:43 pm »
In the last 10 days I've seen Gerrard, Terry and now Suarez cry.

Really makes up for an otherwise shitty season for United fans.
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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3970 on: May 14, 2014, 10:04:08 am »
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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3971 on: May 16, 2014, 10:44:58 am »
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atomic

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3972 on: May 16, 2014, 11:00:20 am »
oh zombie, arise...

Copa America Coming to United States in 2016 Is a Game-Changer for US Soccer
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2048212-copa-amrica-coming-to-united-states-in-2016-is-a-game-changer-for-us-soccer

thoughts?

Game changer is a stretch, but it's still good for soccer in America.  The majority of the fans will be existing Anglo-American soccer fans and ex-pats of South/Central American nations, but even that's a huge improvement on the Gold Cup.

While soccer attendance and attention continues to improve in the States, it will require the US Team to be more competitive in international tournaments or the US hosting the World Cup to call it a "game changer"

I, for one, am very happy to watch the Euro's all morning and attend a Copa America in the evening.

Why are US fans so stuck on the UK Premier League?  The German League and Spanish League have had more champions in the Champions League.  Is it because of the English speaking announcers?

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3973 on: May 16, 2014, 12:08:47 pm »
oh zombie, arise...

Copa America Coming to United States in 2016 Is a Game-Changer for US Soccer
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2048212-copa-amrica-coming-to-united-states-in-2016-is-a-game-changer-for-us-soccer

thoughts?


Game changer is a stretch, but it's still good for soccer in America.  The majority of the fans will be existing Anglo-American soccer fans and ex-pats of South/Central American nations, but even that's a huge improvement on the Gold Cup.

While soccer attendance and attention continues to improve in the States, it will require the US Team to be more competitive in international tournaments or the US hosting the World Cup to call it a "game changer"

I, for one, am very happy to watch the Euro's all morning and attend a Copa America in the evening.

Why are US fans so stuck on the UK Premier League?  The German League and Spanish League have had more champions in the Champions League.  Is it because of the English speaking announcers?
Probably because of access to view games on TV. Until recently it was much more difficult to see a bunch Bundesliga and La Liga games. With BeIN, you can also catch Serie A and Ligue 1 matches without buying some expensive package.

It's also generally accepted that the Premier League is the best league from top to bottom. The teams from other leagues that make the Champions League are generally better than their league competition by a wider margin. Any top 4 Premier League team have to take a Stoke City or Crystal Palace seriously or they will lose. The others can rest their top players without as much fear of a loss.

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Re: On the Eve of the new Season...
« Reply #3974 on: May 16, 2014, 12:16:53 pm »
FIFA president Sepp Blatter awarding World Cup to Qatar in 2022 was ?of course? a mistake
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/fifa-president-sepp-blatter-awarding-world-cup-to-qatar-in-2022-was-of-course-a-mistake/story-e6frf423-1226920623265

yes...but the bribes were oh so nice and big..

FIFA is a mafia.


Russia for 2018 and then Qatar 2022... tells you all you need to know.