The Official Football (Soccer) Thread

[tumorman]

Howard could have at least made a move on it, he just stood there. I haven't watched the highlights but I was a little pissed last night.

[Thug541]

Well as a goalie, i can tell you, if you anticipate/cheat one way (which you saw him leaning the other way) its extremely hard to make a possible save like that...he could've tried, but he would not even be close.

Either that or he thought it was over. Good kick nonetheless. Dempsey's goal was brilliant. Him and Bradley really seem to be the only outside the box threats for the us attack...i hope they work on this as well. Helll, i hope they call Brek Shea and Agudelo up for the future games...we need a more powerful attack.

I will say our ball control is MILES better than it has been in the past. I like our "strike first" play style as we were way to much of a reaction team.

[Thug541]

This game is great so far....3 amazing goals.

[tumorman]

Well as a goalie, i can tell you, if you anticipate/cheat one way (which you saw him leaning the other way) its extremely hard to make a possible save like that...he could've tried, but he would not even be close.

Either that or he thought it was over. Good kick nonetheless. Dempsey's goal was brilliant. Him and Bradley really seem to be the only outside the box threats for the us attack...i hope they work on this as well. Helll, i hope they call Brek Shea and Agudelo up for the future games...we need a more powerful attack.

I will say our ball control is MILES better than it has been in the past. I like our "strike first" play style as we were way to much of a reaction team.

I know you're right, I was just a little bummed last night. I missed Dempsey's goal because I got back from our kickball after party kind of late, but from what I saw we were doing a lot of long balls. I thought Klinsman was trying to get away from that?

Also I really don't like Altidore anymore. He didn't seem to have it in him last night at all from what I watched. Like you said I wish we would bring in Agudelo and Brek Shea more.

[Thug541]

I actually have never liked Altidore...he had a few strong appearances...and his goal against Spain was great ...but there isn't much more there. Glad he is on the bench now.


Edit: I also think America might have been a bit fatigued. A lot of games in a short period of time.

[TheShocker]

I went to my first Sporting KC game tonight at their new stadium. I had an absolute blast and sat in their fan section. The people there were absolutely crazy, with non-stop chants and drumming. I was blown away how dedicated the fans were. The section went insane when Sporting scored. Which both goals came in the first half, when they were shooting at the goal in our section.

[SilentAce07]

I actually have never liked Altidore...he had a few strong appearances...and his goal against Spain was great ...but there isn't much more there. Glad he is on the bench now.


Edit: I also think America might have been a bit fatigued. A lot of games in a short period of time.

I am not a big fan of Altidore much anymore either. He's never very productive.

But this goal was amazing:

[Thug541]

Redbulls vs. D.C. United.

I swear there games are some of the best in MLS:

[MisterxboxNJ]

Used to be the Revolution vs Metrostars were the best to watch....what was the final of the Timber vs the Sounders last night? That looked like it had potential to be a fun game to watch.

[Thug541]

2-1 Timbers...also a great game.

MLS is smart to setup Rivalry week where there are a bunch of rivalry matches the same week. Can't believe Red Bulls are tied for first in Eastern Conference. Would be lovely to see them win an MLS cup.