World Cup 2010

[lukethedrifter]

Meet Jozy Altidore

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Leeds?

[MrSaigon]

Nothing matches the intensity of the World Cup, except of course in America, where Suri Cruise's playdate with Brangelina's kid in January will still be talked about more.

Because the U.S. will likely advance there will be 15 minutes of American excitement about soccer and countless subsequent stories about soccer 'catching on' in America.

My fickle countrymen aside, I always have fun with the WC. Though if I'm being honest, I think the actual soccer played in the BPL is more entertaining. Someone who has seen more will have to tell me if that's true of any of the Spanish/German/Italian leagues as well.

I'm sorry to hear Davies won't be playing. I hadn't heard for sure yet.

[Freed Roger]

Nothing matches the intensity of the World Cup, except of course in America, where Suri Cruise's playdate with Brangelina's kid in January will still be talked about more.

Because the U.S. will likely advance there will be 15 minutes of American excitement about soccer and countless subsequent stories about soccer 'catching on' in America.

My fickle countrymen aside, I always have fun with the WC. Though if I'm being honest, I think the actual soccer played in the BPL is more entertaining. Someone who has seen more will have to tell me if that's true of any of the Spanish/German/Italian leagues as well.

I'm sorry to hear Davies won't be playing. I hadn't heard for sure yet.

The Sun and foreignr rags post a lot of pics of hot chicks at the Cup. body paint gals etc. US media should send Pujolswrox down there with digital camera - that would bump Suri Cruise's playdate.

[thrill]

May 25, vs Czech Republic, 8 PM EST on ESPN

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[JackofDiamonds]

May 25, vs Czech Republic, 8 PM EST on ESPN

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Yeah, I am excited.

[thrill]

Gonna be largely bubble guys tonight.

[JackofDiamonds]

Yeah that's fine, it'll give me someone to root for besides the stars when the real action starts.

[thrill]

Heath Pearce and Sacha Kljestan just killed their World Cup dreams. Pearce got caught on both goals while he was on the field. Sacha standing in the box with his thumb up his ass on the third goal was pathetic. For someone with such great offensive vision, he sure has a tendency to go [expletive] blind on defense.

Gooch's lack of ups on the first goal wasn't a huge deal, but if we see more lack of explosiveness against Turkey, it's time to start worrying about him.

[thrill]

Well then, [expletive] this game.

[thrill]

Things we already knew: Our starting lineup is much, much better than our reserves. Maurice Edu is not an international center back, good thing he's not supposed to be. Gooch would be rusty. Kljestan is a lazy/unaware defender. There's a reason Heath Pearce disappoints despite looking awesome at times.

Things we didn't know: Clarence Goodson can be a dominant set piece weapon. Gomez doesn't miss open chances at the intl level either. Maurice Edu can be excellent central midfield partner for Michael Bradley.

Maybe certain names not being on the final roster tomorrow will make me feel better about this game.