**Official USMNT Soccer Thread**

[jjuve]

Question:
For the Confed. Cup in 2013, what happens if Spain win Euro 2012? As far as I know, the Confederations Cup is the winner from every continent plus the host country and reigning World Cup Champion, so 8 teams take part. So say Spain win Euro 2012, and even if Brazil win the Copa America but have an automatic bid because they are the host country...what happens to the other 2 spots?

I know its a big "what if" but....what if?

 

[amarusgear]

Question:
For the Confed. Cup in 2013, what happens if Spain win Euro 2012? As far as I know, the Confederations Cup is the winner from every continent plus the host country and reigning World Cup Champion, so 8 teams take part. So say Spain win Euro 2012, and even if Brazil win the Copa America but have an automatic bid because they are the host country...what happens to the other 2 spots?

I know its a big "what if" but....what if?

• [*]^A The highest finishing CONMEBOL member team (other than Brazil) at the 2011 Copa América will replace the winner if the winner is Brazil, Mexico or Costa Rica.[sup][4][/sup][*]^B The runners-up of UEFA Euro 2012 will qualify if Spain win UEFA Euro 2012

 

[parasight21]

Originally Posted by DLo13

You figure they've been getting huge gates from playing Brazil, Argentina, and Spain here in the past year. If they don't have the money now, they never will.

Gooch officially signed with Sporting Lisbon today. Good club, but hopefully after 2 years wasting away in Milan (with a side trip to Holland), he had the good sense to sign somewhere he can get minutes.

Next move looks to be Jozy to somewhere in the Dutch league...

I hope Gooch settles well with Lisbon, they got pretty good squad, he'll fit nicely there if he's healthy. Although, I'm kinda surprised that Milan didn't keep him around but I guess they didn't sign Mexes for nothing. 
I'm kind of skeptical with Dutch league just because the league as whole hasn't been a 'great exporter' of players like they used to and plus, financial problem runs deep in Dutch league right now (Feyenoord almost went bankrupt) so I just hope that Jozy doesn't end up with the team that can't give him enough support financially or just a team that looks to fill up their account with transfer fee. I wanna see which teams are interested rather than which league although would teams like Ajax or PSV or even Twente (current Champion of the Dutch league) be interested in him? 

 

[krispacinla]

So tickets for the Costa Rica game in LA are going on sale on the 15th. We should get a Summit going. Whos down?

  Field tickets = 175?

i might just splurged and do it.

On another note, I actually like this game vs Mexico. It would be good to test and bring a couple of new faces to the team. Also anytime we can beat them (even in a friendly) Its

Congrats to the Women. Hell of a game, a lot of heart. We should have this tournament.

 

[nawlinsjunkie]

KRISPACINLA wrote:

Congrats to the Women. Hell of a game, a lot of heart. We should have this tournament.






The women can pass and defend MUCH better than our Men's squad

 

[jking0821]

I really hope the US media runs with the US Women's game vs Brazil.

The PK was controversial. I don't know how the ref called that they were shoulder to shoulder. So ok it gets called whatever controversy. Then a RED CARD?!?!?! For a slight push??!!?!? You want us to lose. Ok then hope solo HUGE SAVE. Wait....she moved off the line prior to the shot?!?!?!

1. This happens routinely and is never called (See Buffon when Italy won the WC)
2. She didn't even move off the line. Her heal was on the line when the shot occurred.

Marta then scores in the overtime.....she was offsides.....NO CALL

Yet we still some how get an incredible goal at the end of OT and win in PK's. The ref should be fired and never allowed to ref a WC game ever again.

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If there is a women's world cup thread point me to it. I did a search and nothing came up so i figured id post here lol

 

[amarusgear]

Whos down?

  Field tickets = 175?
I'm down. 175 is too much for a game against Costa Rica.

Home Depot is a nice venue from any angle. Rose bowl final tickets were cheaper.  USSF

I'll pay $300 if it comes with new coach.

 

[socluis90]

$$$# it im in. don't agree with these friendlys but i guess i should support the us whenever they're in town. not down for field seats for mls players though lol. sideline seats is cool for me. ill hit up my connect at lagalaxy to see what he can do for us ....

 

[demps]

smh at Dallas not getting any friendlys..We did get the best mexico vs. US friendly ever though

Tex Shea and Omar Gonzalez better be called uo for this next friendleys..

Whats Paco Torres been up to?

 

[23mcpizzle23]

Originally Posted by amarusgear

Whos down?

  Field tickets = 175?

I'm down. 175 is too much for a game against Costa Rica.

Home Depot is nice venue from any angle. Rose bowl final tickets were cheaper.  USSF

I'll pay $300 if it comes with new coach.





im always at the game so im down


flew out to see my boy CD play the red bull this weekend sat in the owners box

 

[krispacinla]

We should make a list of who's going? 

 

[debso]

Originally Posted by Jking0821

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If there is a women's world cup thread point me to it. I did a search and nothing came up so i figured id post here lol

same here. i figured there would be a thread around here somewhere about it...

 

[deepinthajeep]

Originally Posted by DLo13

You figure they've been getting huge gates from playing Brazil, Argentina, and Spain here in the past year. If they don't have the money now, they never will.

Gooch officially signed with Sporting Lisbon today. Good club, but hopefully after 2 years wasting away in Milan (with a side trip to Holland), he had the good sense to sign somewhere he can get minutes.

Next move looks to be Jozy to somewhere in the Dutch league...

You called it...

Via SBI:

Photo by ISIphotos.com

By FRANCO PANIZO


BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jozy Altidore's club career since heading over to Europe has not gone as well as he would have liked, and that might explain why Altidore was full of smiles when he announced the next phase in his career.

In front of a handful of media members on a hot Friday morning, Altidore officially announced his move from Villarreal to Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. The deal has not been officially signed as of yet, but terms have been agreed upon, with Altidore agreeing to a four-year deal.

"It's a deal, a permanent transfer, so I'm excited," said Altidore, who made the announcement as kids in his youth sports soccer camp practiced behind him. "Kind of a fresh start for me, and I'm at a good age. I feel like I'm still very young and at an age where I can still impact the game on the world stage."

Alkmaar finished in fourth place in the Eredivisie last season, and its roster boasts international talents such as Danish midfielder Simon Poulsen and Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero. But those aspects weren't what ultimately lured Altidore to sign with the club. Instead, it was AZ's unmatched drive that convinced the 21-year-old U.S. men's national team striker.
"I just felt the interest there was a different class and in a different category of its own," Altidore said. "What the club presented me was fantastic. I just wanted to go to a place where - anybody wants to go to a place where they feel wanted and feel like you're needed, so I'm going there to help the team out, and play in some good competitions and I'm excited."
One of the key figures in making the deal happen was AZ Alkmaar technical director Earnie Stewart, who earned 101 caps with the U.S. national team during his time as a player.

"I spoke to Earnie quite a bit actually. Obviously Earnie is a big influence on the whole thing, but he's a great guy and he's been very honest and I think that's been very helpful for me and my family," said Altidore, who added he could join the club as soon as next week.

When Altidore does put pen to paper to make the deal official, he'll end a three-year stint with Villarreal in which he made just nine appearances and scored one goal in league play. 

Having been loaned out on three separate occasions during his time with the Spanish club, Altidore is aware of how important it is to find a stable situation. But he also admits that his time with the Yellow Submarine was far from easy and something he may not have been well-equipped to handle when he signed with the club in the summer of 2008.

"It was tough," Altidore said. "But I have to thank the organization. They were very great to me. It was tough. I never really got the run of games that you look for as a player to kind of get in the team.

"It happens, and I think I was at a time, too, when I was kind of still young and maybe it was a little much for me at 18. But it is what it is, it's behind me now and you just take up those experiences and try to make it better."

Altidore sounds eager to prove his worth as he embarks in the next chapter of his career, a chapter that will take him to a league known for developing attacking talent and one that he appears to rate highly.

"The Dutch League is like a school of soccer," Altidore said. "They teach the game very well, and they have that history of developing great players, so I'm hoping I can be one of those developments."

 

[mauriciogarcia]

 

[demps]

13:12 United have made a couple of noteworthy raids on Norwegian football in the past, and Talksport says the Reds are now mulling over another. American international Mikkel Diskerud, 20, is about to enter the final year of his contract with Stabaek, and Sir Alex Ferguson is allegedly keen to snare the midfielder, who has emerged as one of the most promising young talents in the Tippeligaen.

 

[deepinthajeep]

Bob Bradley has been fired.

 

[dlo13]

Thank the Lord.

They better be hiring a competent replacement.

I was starting to wonder why we hadn't heard any roster news about this friendly we have in 2 weeks.

 

[bean pie slanga]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M ON BOARD NOW YANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[demps]

Sunil was just waiting on the other coach to say yes..as soon as he heard those words, he fired Bradley..

or was he talking with another coach that was under contract already and were figuring out a buyout?

 

[kingjames23]

Originally Posted by deepinthajeep

Bob Bradley has been fired.

About @%*%%## time.

*Avy check*

 

[deepinthajeep]

is it Jurgen time?!

I think Sunil needs to go too. But that's just me.

 

[deepinthajeep]

"U.S. Soccer will have a further announcement on Friday."

This makes it seem as if they already have a replacement ready....

edit - Jugen Klinsmann is trending on twitter

 

[finallyfamous]

Not surprised. I called it after the Mexico game.

Wonder who we bring in.

 

[deepinthajeep]

Would yall call me crazy if my dream pick for our new coach is jose mourinho.

- i know, i know

 

[DeadsetAce]

Originally Posted by FinallyFamous

Not surprised. I called it after the Mexico game.

Wonder who we bring in.