Copa America

[JSeahawks]

John Brooks was amazing tonight. On to the quarterfinals. If Costa Rica can somehow manage to beat Colombia, then the US wins the group and will play in Seattle.

That's looking like a very strong possibility with 30 minutes left.

 

[SeatownJay]

John Brooks was amazing tonight. On to the quarterfinals. If Costa Rica can somehow manage to beat Colombia, then the US wins the group and will play in Seattle.

That's looking like a very strong possibility with 30 minutes left.

Costa Rica hold on for the win. Now we have to wait to see what happens tomorrow to find out who the US will face. It's a bit of a shame that DeAndre Yedlin won't get to play in his home town, though it is his own fault.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Wish I could go to the quarter final but tickets are too expensive to swing last minute.

 

[SeatownJay]

It will be USA v Ecuador on Thursday. USA beat Ecuador 1-0 in a friendly less than a month ago so these teams are familiar with each other.

 

[JSeahawks]

Brazil gets knocked out. They got absolutely screwed. Dude from Peru punched the ball into the goal, no hand ball called.

 

[SeatownJay]

Brazil gets knocked out. They got absolutely screwed. Dude from Peru punched the ball into the goal, no hand ball called.

Yes, it was a handball, but I can't be too chuffed about it considering Brazil should've lost the opener to Ecuador but for a referee error in their favor.

 

[Uncle Si]

It will be USA v Ecuador on Thursday. USA beat Ecuador 1-0 in a friendly less than a month ago so these teams are familiar with each other.

Good matchup for the US

 

[Sgt. Largent]

Damn that Clint Dempsey, there he goes producing again.

 

[Uncle Si]

yep... nice tap in from 12... no word on whether the distributor will be awarded both an assist and a goal for making it so easy.

He was rubbish after that and had to be subbed off once Yedlin went mental. I'm sorry. I don't want him off the roster, but I can't wait for the day when this nation can effectively replace him. Same with Jones. Same with Bradley.

I guess I look at this way, and Dempsey is a chief example: is scoring a goal "production" or having a good game? I remember him scoring one minute into the game with ghana. he was non existent the rest of the match. Good game?

I will leave you to ponder...

 

[Sgt. Largent]

yep... nice tap in from 12... no word on whether the distributor will be awarded both an assist and a goal for making it so easy.

He was rubbish after that and had to be subbed off once Yedlin went mental. I'm sorry. I don't want him off the roster, but I can't wait for the day when this nation can effectively replace him. Same with Jones. Same with Bradley.

I guess I look at this way, and Dempsey is a chief example: is scoring a goal "production" or having a good game? I remember him scoring one minute into the game with ghana. he was non existent the rest of the match. Good game?

I will leave you to ponder...

Production is production, I don't care how it happens, or for what length of time it happens for.

The job of a striker and/or forward is to produce, and Dempsey produces, period. Far more than anyone else on this roster, and it's not even close.

 

[Uncle Si]

Production is Production? Woof...If you think the job of a striker is just to score goals then i don't know what to tell you. You're missing a really intriguing sport out there though.

Yeah, he produces more than anyone on the roster... which is sad. He also can't help the team in possession when needed, can't defend, doesn't lift his head up to spring attacks and generally kills most forward movement.

But yeah, he produces. One day we might actually see someone who plays that position at its intended (Ozil, Mkhtaryian, Di Maria, De Bruyne, David Silva, Marco Reus, Isco) do so for the US...

Until then we will just idly accept Clint Dempsey and his production.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

Until then we will just idly accept Clint Dempsey and his production.

Bingo.

 

[hawkfan68]

yep... nice tap in from 12... no word on whether the distributor will be awarded both an assist and a goal for making it so easy.

He was rubbish after that and had to be subbed off once Yedlin went mental. I'm sorry. I don't want him off the roster, but I can't wait for the day when this nation can effectively replace him. Same with Jones. Same with Bradley.

I guess I look at this way, and Dempsey is a chief example: is scoring a goal "production" or having a good game? I remember him scoring one minute into the game with ghana. he was non existent the rest of the match. Good game?

I will leave you to ponder...

Production is production, I don't care how it happens, or for what length of time it happens for.

The job of a striker and/or forward is to produce, and Dempsey produces, period. Far more than anyone else on this roster, and it's not even close.

If scoring is production...then it doesn't make sense why Jozy Altidore was left off the team. Jozy is a better scorer than Dempsey plus is more of a speed threat than Clint. Clint is great but doesn't impact games as he once did - in MLS or on USMNT.

 

[SeatownJay]

If scoring is production...then it doesn't make sense why Jozy Altidore was left off the team. Jozy is a better scorer than Dempsey plus is more of a speed threat than Clint. Clint is great but doesn't impact games as he once did - in MLS or on USMNT.

Altidore isn't with the squad because he's recovering from his annual Summertime injury.

On another subject, why can't we use all natural grass venues to host International soccer matches? I really don't like the sod laid over the top of turf that seems to make up the majority of playing surfaces in this tournament. I sincerely hope that our bid for the 2026 World Cup specifies only natural grass facilities. It wouldn't be that hard.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

yep... nice tap in from 12... no word on whether the distributor will be awarded both an assist and a goal for making it so easy.

He was rubbish after that and had to be subbed off once Yedlin went mental. I'm sorry. I don't want him off the roster, but I can't wait for the day when this nation can effectively replace him. Same with Jones. Same with Bradley.

I guess I look at this way, and Dempsey is a chief example: is scoring a goal "production" or having a good game? I remember him scoring one minute into the game with ghana. he was non existent the rest of the match. Good game?

I will leave you to ponder...

Production is production, I don't care how it happens, or for what length of time it happens for.

The job of a striker and/or forward is to produce, and Dempsey produces, period. Far more than anyone else on this roster, and it's not even close.

If scoring is production...then it doesn't make sense why Jozy Altidore was left off the team. Jozy is a better scorer than Dempsey plus is more of a speed threat than Clint. Clint is great but doesn't impact games as he once did - in MLS or on USMNT.

Altidore is hurt, that's why he's off the roster. Maybe he should show up anyway, sit on the bench and throw tantrums to help his team to victory.

btw, Dempsey has more goals and WAY more assists than Altidore, so your statement isn't even true.

 

[Smurf]

A player has a good game when their influence is felt regardless of where they appear on the score sheet.

A player can have a good game, and be productive with the ball without appearing on the scoresheet in any fashion.



Si, and I agree on this. Which is weird.

 

[Uncle Si]

Altidore is hurt, that's why he's off the roster. Maybe he should show up anyway, sit on the bench and throw tantrums to help his team to victory.

Get a hold of yourself.

 

[Smurf]

Altidore is hurt, that's why he's off the roster. Maybe he should show up anyway, sit on the bench and throw tantrums to help his team to victory.

Get a hold of yourself.

LOL.

 

[Hawk-Lock]

Dempsey!

 

[SeatownJay]

USA on to the semis, but they'll be minus Bobby Wood, Alejandro Bedoya, and Jermaine Jones.