World Cup 2010

[JackofDiamonds]

I watched this surrounded by hundreds of people in the main terminal at DCA. I planned my layover from Boston around the game...out [expletive] standing!

[Centreville]

[thrill]

2) Donovan is the best soccer player in american history and, I think, is solidifying himself as one of the top midfielders in the world. I poo poo'ed on him after '02 and somewhat in '06, but his play in qualifying, against England, against Slovenia, and now today has pushed him to the top. Elite player; world class. Amazing.

He's not one of the best 20 players in the world, but in terms of pure wingers, positionally, it's hard to come up with anyone better in that right winger/pinching in to get up on goal role than LD. Arjen Robben, Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo, but that's about it.

[StL Dan]

2) Donovan is the best soccer player in american history and, I think, is solidifying himself as one of the top midfielders in the world. I poo poo'ed on him after '02 and somewhat in '06, but his play in qualifying, against England, against Slovenia, and now today has pushed him to the top. Elite player; world class. Amazing.

He's not one of the best 20 players in the world, but in terms of pure wingers, positionally, it's hard to come up with anyone better in that right winger/pinching in to get up on goal role than LD. Arjen Robben, Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo, but that's about it.

i agree. donovan is not elite - doesn't have that WOW factor - but does find a way to get the job done. i have to tip my hat to him for his effort and ability to be at the right spot at the right time. he is excellent at putting the ball into play on re-starts in the offensive zone, as well.

[Jocephus]

so hes a scrappy white guy eh?

[StL Dan]

so hes a scrawny, scrappy, little white guy eh?

fixed

[StL Dan]

donovan would be devasting if he could finish with his left foot

[Transmogrified Tiger]

donovan would be devasting if he could finish with his left foot

If only.

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[Centreville]

I would compare the match to Game 7 vs. Mets in the NLCS. I thought for sure the game was over when Chavez robbed Rolen.

[lukethedrifter]

Will the style of play change much in the knockout round?