As the United States warms up for three clutch World Cup qualifiers, coach Jurgen Klinsmann remained philosophical after the game. "It was a negative result but an important game as it gets us right on our toes," he said. "I would rather play Belgium 10 more times than El Salvador a thousand times. That is how you learn."
So how does this work? How many more game/wins for the US to be in and when will we know by?
It's long road and we may not know for sure until October. Currently in round 4 of the North, Central American & Caribbean zone, there are six remaining teams at this stage:
Team..........MP W D L GF GA Pts
Panama........3 1 2 0 5 3 5
Costa Rica.....3 1 1 1 4 3 4
USA.............3 1 1 1 2 2 4
Honduras.......3 1 1 1 4 5 4
Mexico..........3 0 3 0 2 2 3
Jamaica.........3 0 2 1 1 3 2
top 3.5 teams make it through, they have all played 3 of 10 games.
USA results so far:
06/02/13 15:00 San Pedro Sula Honduras 2:1 (1:1) USA L
22/03/13 20:11 Commerce City USA 1:0 (1:0) Costa Rica W
26/03/13 20:30 Mexico City Mexico 0:0 USA D
Remaining USA schedule:
07/06/13 20:30 Kingston Jamaica - USA
11/06/13 19:08 Seattle USA - Panama
18/06/13 19:08 Sandy USA - Honduras
06/09/13 TBA Costa Rica - USA
10/09/13 TBA USA - Mexico
11/10/13 TBA USA - Jamaica
15/10/13 TBA Panama - USA
USA has always had tough time winning or even drawing at away games in the region, so the strategy is to win the home games and just hang on for the away ones and hope they end up in the top three. Mexico is normally the biggest rival, so it's a good thing they tied them in Mexico City back in March.
I guess Germany isn't bringing over all of their top players. But yeah, this still won't be pretty. Germany will control the ball for a majority of the game and US defense will be on its heels the whole game.
I guess Germany isn't bringing over all of their top players. But yeah, this still won't be pretty. Germany will control the ball for a majority of the game and US defense will be on its heels the whole game.
Yeah, no Dortmund or Bayern players, I think they said.
Can't believe they're up 2-0 at half. Sweet goal by Altidore...great cross from Zusi. That 2nd goal was a gift...I don't know what the hell that German goalie was doing.
Can't believe they're up 2-0 at half. Sweet goal by Altidore...great cross from Zusi. That 2nd goal was a gift...I don't know what the hell that German goalie was doing.
Pretty wild. Good to see some life out of Altidore. Complete gift. Is it just me or do we get more gifts like that than most teams?
Great to get a 4-3 win. These guys need to learn how to hold a lead....nothing ever comes easy for the US.
I think more important than the score was how well they played. Defense is still very sketchy but great midfield play and some great finishes. Basically it was a tie because that own goal was ridiculous.
great result for the US, good to see them score, better to see them defend well for most of the game. This game is a great confidence booster going into Jamaica.
Also, I just love hearing Ian Darke call a game, he is my favorite announcer. A great line he had:
"Micheal Bradley is the glue that holds the team together: just give me the ball and I will generally do something reasonable with the it"
great result for the US, good to see them score, better to see them defend well for most of the game. This game is a great confidence booster going into Jamaica.
Also, I just love hearing Ian Darke call a game, he is my favorite announcer. A great line he had:
"Micheal Bradley is the glue that holds the team together: just give me the ball and I will generally do something reasonable with the it"
I thought the defense was poor. There were a lot of opportunities for Germany in the first half that they should have finished on. Too many major blunders. It wasn't all bad and there was some good play on the back line but I thought overall is was not nearly good enough.
I agree that it good for their confidence. Maybe Altidore will live up to some of his potential now.
tonight the USA plays Jamaica in Kingstown, should be a tough game for the USA.
Will anyone be able to actually watch it?? It is supposed to be broadcast on beIN, whatever the heck that is, I sure don't get it.
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Ive been watching non boring (ie non Italy) qualifiers all day. Which raises a question - do Italians even like Italy brand soccer?
Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
good win tonight
seems we will take the 2nd place at the group..
so we play extra game..still chances
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terrific win by the USA, that will do a lot for the campaign. Doesn't hurt that Mexico and Panama tied. Next up is USA vs Panama on Tuesday, should have a great home crowd in Seattle.
terrific win by the USA, that will do a lot for the campaign. Doesn't hurt that Mexico and Panama tied. Next up is USA vs Panama on Tuesday, should have a great home crowd in Seattle.
Yeah, that was great. I don't get that channel it was on and the bar I was at didnt have it either so I only saw highlights. So huge to come right back and score for the win after they tied it up in the 89th minute. Thought it was going to be another typical US letdown on the road.
terrific win by the USA, that will do a lot for the campaign. Doesn't hurt that Mexico and Panama tied. Next up is USA vs Panama on Tuesday, should have a great home crowd in Seattle.
Good result. Nice to see Altidore score again. Hope he just explodes now. Still bad defense on the goal they gave up. There were three Jamaican players alone behind the line defensive line. If they dont get better defensively they will will not go anywhere.
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Tom O.
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It's long road and we may not know for sure until October. Currently in round 4 of the North, Central American & Caribbean zone, there are six remaining teams at this stage:
Team..........MP W D L GF GA Pts
Panama........3 1 2 0 5 3 5
Costa Rica.....3 1 1 1 4 3 4
USA.............3 1 1 1 2 2 4
Honduras.......3 1 1 1 4 5 4
Mexico..........3 0 3 0 2 2 3
Jamaica.........3 0 2 1 1 3 2
top 3.5 teams make it through, they have all played 3 of 10 games.
USA results so far:
06/02/13 15:00 San Pedro Sula Honduras 2:1 (1:1) USA L
22/03/13 20:11 Commerce City USA 1:0 (1:0) Costa Rica W
26/03/13 20:30 Mexico City Mexico 0:0 USA D
Remaining USA schedule:
07/06/13 20:30 Kingston Jamaica - USA
11/06/13 19:08 Seattle USA - Panama
18/06/13 19:08 Sandy USA - Honduras
06/09/13 TBA Costa Rica - USA
10/09/13 TBA USA - Mexico
11/10/13 TBA USA - Jamaica
15/10/13 TBA Panama - USA
USA has always had tough time winning or even drawing at away games in the region, so the strategy is to win the home games and just hang on for the away ones and hope they end up in the top three. Mexico is normally the biggest rival, so it's a good thing they tied them in Mexico City back in March.
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
sorry, maybe that was too much, I had to look it up, they sure don't make it easy:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminar ... index.html
I guess Germany isn't bringing over all of their top players. But yeah, this still won't be pretty. Germany will control the ball for a majority of the game and US defense will be on its heels the whole game.
Yeah, no Dortmund or Bayern players, I think they said.
http://www.ussoccerstore.com/us00m113813bb.html
Until I am at the bar and spill beer all over the beautiful white jersey.
Can't believe they're up 2-0 at half. Sweet goal by Altidore...great cross from Zusi. That 2nd goal was a gift...I don't know what the hell that German goalie was doing.
Pretty wild. Good to see some life out of Altidore. Complete gift. Is it just me or do we get more gifts like that than most teams?
He is a badass. What a goal.
Yeah one hell of a shot
I think more important than the score was how well they played. Defense is still very sketchy but great midfield play and some great finishes. Basically it was a tie because that own goal was ridiculous.
Also, I just love hearing Ian Darke call a game, he is my favorite announcer. A great line he had:
"Micheal Bradley is the glue that holds the team together: just give me the ball and I will generally do something reasonable with the it"
I thought the defense was poor. There were a lot of opportunities for Germany in the first half that they should have finished on. Too many major blunders. It wasn't all bad and there was some good play on the back line but I thought overall is was not nearly good enough.
I agree that it good for their confidence. Maybe Altidore will live up to some of his potential now.
Will anyone be able to actually watch it?? It is supposed to be broadcast on beIN, whatever the heck that is, I sure don't get it.
I think there are like two bars in Philly that get it. Won't be watching.
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Ive been watching non boring (ie non Italy) qualifiers all day. Which raises a question - do Italians even like Italy brand soccer?
seems we will take the 2nd place at the group..
so we play extra game..still chances
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
'This boats not safe
And we're drowning.'
'This boats not safe
And we're drowning.'
Yeah, that was great. I don't get that channel it was on and the bar I was at didnt have it either so I only saw highlights. So huge to come right back and score for the win after they tied it up in the 89th minute. Thought it was going to be another typical US letdown on the road.
Good result. Nice to see Altidore score again. Hope he just explodes now. Still bad defense on the goal they gave up. There were three Jamaican players alone behind the line defensive line. If they dont get better defensively they will will not go anywhere.