U.S. Soccer Thread

Indifference71
Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
edited April 2018 in All Encompassing Trip
Figured I would start a thread to talk USMNT and the MLS.....

I went to my first MLS game this past Saturday. Although it's in a brutal location, the Chicago Fire have a pretty nice stadium. It was a really good time and the Fire actually won. I'd still much rather watch the EPL or other European leagues over MLS, but MLS is growing on me a little bit. Just sucks that the MLS is on a completely different schedule than the rest of the world.
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Yea I went to the NYCFC home opener at Yankee Stadium and froze my ass off. I'll start going to the games in May.
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,368
    I've been to a few Philadelphia Union games. DOOP! There is a Union thread on here I remember. Stadium is great unfortunately it's in Chester, PA image

    They're not off to a great start though, I think they are like 0-2-2.
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,383
    eeriepadave said:

    I've been to a few Philadelphia Union games. DOOP! There is a Union thread on here I remember. Stadium is great unfortunately it's in Chester, PA image

    They're not off to a great start though, I think they are like 0-2-2.

    Oh hell, that's fine....they treat ties like they're a good thing.
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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,368
    imalive said:

    eeriepadave said:

    I've been to a few Philadelphia Union games. DOOP! There is a Union thread on here I remember. Stadium is great unfortunately it's in Chester, PA image

    They're not off to a great start though, I think they are like 0-2-2.

    Oh hell, that's fine....they treat ties like they're a good thing.
    meh. actually 0-3-2 and in last place. Luckily the season just began though.
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  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,978
    Never been to a game, but have walked by where Toronto plays on game day and the place is always packed and noisy and loud. But Toronto's team seems to always suck lol
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Sounders fan here! Hopefully this thread will get some traction.

    Toronto has a nice stadium and great support. It sucks for the fans that they've never made the playoffs. It looks like they've tried to address that by signing a couple of big names in the last couple of years, so we'll see.

    I'm a Sounders season ticket holder, and have been since the a-league and USL days. I sit 2nd row behind the players' bench, and love the atmosphere at games. Everyone standing, chanting, yelling. It's a blast. Sounders have done well to make the playoffs every year, but we just can't seem to get to the big game. Hopefully this is our year.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    jeffbr said:

    Sounders fan here! Hopefully this thread will get some traction.

    Toronto has a nice stadium and great support. It sucks for the fans that they've never made the playoffs. It looks like they've tried to address that by signing a couple of big names in the last couple of years, so we'll see.

    I'm a Sounders season ticket holder, and have been since the a-league and USL days. I sit 2nd row behind the players' bench, and love the atmosphere at games. Everyone standing, chanting, yelling. It's a blast. Sounders have done well to make the playoffs every year, but we just can't seem to get to the big game. Hopefully this is our year.

    Yeah, hopefully we can get some good MLS and USMNT talk going here. U.S. has not looked good at all since the World Cup. Hopefully they get their shit together for the Gold Cup and win it this summer so they qualify for the Confederations Cup in 2017.

    That's awesome that you have 2nd row seats. You Sounders fans are crazy! I love watching any Sounders home games that are on TV because the atmosphere there is so awesome.
  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    What do you think is causing the USMNT issues? Lack of cohesion due to different players being called up? Players playing out of their normal (club) positions? Overtaining/injuries at camp? Formation? Lack of motivation? I'm concerned as well, and hope it gets straightened out soon! Gold Cup isn't too far off and we've clearly got some work to do.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    jeffbr said:

    What do you think is causing the USMNT issues? Lack of cohesion due to different players being called up? Players playing out of their normal (club) positions? Overtaining/injuries at camp? Formation? Lack of motivation? I'm concerned as well, and hope it gets straightened out soon! Gold Cup isn't too far off and we've clearly got some work to do.

    I definitely think lack of cohesion has something to do with it. The rosters for all of these sets of friendlies have been very different for each one. But when you look at the number of goals they've given up in the 2nd half compared to the 1st half, it is really bad no matter who is out there. I'm a huge fan of Jurgen, but it is definitely concerning going into the Gold Cup. This friendly with Mexico coming up should be a good indicator of where we're at...
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,383
    I just can't do soccer....my hometown team...real sl....just played a game where they didn't get a single shot on goal.
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
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    Midfielder from ny team got called up for this, which I suppose means he ain't gonna be playing against Philly on Thursday, which makes me sad.
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Yeah, that's the blessing and curse of having national team players on your club roster. You have the benefit of having a world class player, or up and coming world class player adding value to your club, but that player will often get called up to the national team just when they're needed most - especially toward the end of the season during the playoff race. It is frustrating. I know at one point we had 5 guys gone for international duty and of course those 5 were starters. At least we aren't in a World Cup year this year, so absences should be shorter and more infrequent than last year.
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    U.S.-Mexico tomorrow night. Being in San Antonio, I assume this will be far from a home game. No Jozy and no Dempsey. Hopefully no more last minute collapses...
  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    I'm looking forward to the game, but know it will probably be filled with plenty of green shirts, being in TX. Normally I don't put a lot of weight into friendlies, especially with the way Jurgen has been using subs and getting new guys some exposure. But this is against Mexico! While technically a friendly, it should never be played like one. Unfortunately with Jozy and Clint both out (arguably 2 of our 3 or 4 best players), I'm worried that we are not going to be able to field the quality side I'd like to see against Mexico. I just hope the newer/younger players understand the opportunity they've been given, and work their asses off. There really is no excuse for fading at the end of the game. These guys should be in shape and motivated. The big issue is the short prep time they've had. Looking for another Dos a Cero game for the USMNT!
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    jeffbr said:

    I'm looking forward to the game, but know it will probably be filled with plenty of green shirts, being in TX. Normally I don't put a lot of weight into friendlies, especially with the way Jurgen has been using subs and getting new guys some exposure. But this is against Mexico! While technically a friendly, it should never be played like one. Unfortunately with Jozy and Clint both out (arguably 2 of our 3 or 4 best players), I'm worried that we are not going to be able to field the quality side I'd like to see against Mexico. I just hope the newer/younger players understand the opportunity they've been given, and work their asses off. There really is no excuse for fading at the end of the game. These guys should be in shape and motivated. The big issue is the short prep time they've had. Looking for another Dos a Cero game for the USMNT!

    Doesn't sound like Mexico will have their top squad here either. But like you said, this is still US vs. Mexico. Dos a cero sure would be nice!
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,368
    eeriepadave said:

    imalive said:

    eeriepadave said:

    I've been to a few Philadelphia Union games. DOOP! There is a Union thread on here I remember. Stadium is great unfortunately it's in Chester, PA image

    They're not off to a great start though, I think they are like 0-2-2.

    Oh hell, that's fine....they treat ties like they're a good thing.
    meh. actually 0-3-2 and in last place. Luckily the season just began though.
    Union won their first game of the year this past weekend :smile:
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    eeriepadave said:

    eeriepadave said:

    imalive said:

    eeriepadave said:

    I've been to a few Philadelphia Union games. DOOP! There is a Union thread on here I remember. Stadium is great unfortunately it's in Chester, PA image

    They're not off to a great start though, I think they are like 0-2-2.

    Oh hell, that's fine....they treat ties like they're a good thing.
    meh. actually 0-3-2 and in last place. Luckily the season just began though.
    Union won their first game of the year this past weekend :smile:
    You're welcome :rofl:
    We'll see what happens Thursday, when we're in our the Yankees' house :disappointed:

    Anyone know if the US Mexico game is gonna be on tv?
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    The US v Mexico game is on Fox Sports 1 at 8:30pm Eastern Time.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    Why is this field garbage?
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    My high school field was in better shape than this

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