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Sepp Blatter last week: "Why would I step down? That would be admitting I did something wrong."
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Sepp Blatter last week: "Why would I step down? That would be admitting I did something wrong."
The Outsider wrote:He's spooked. The NYT exposed his right hand man yesterday.
Phantom Phenom wrote:The Swiss attorney general said today that Sepp Blatter is not under investigation by Swiss authorities
NavyBuc wrote:So do you think this puts Qatar's World Cup in jeopardy or are they still a lock to keep it? I seriously hope they move it. Dumbest decision ever to have it held in that country.
Phantom Phenom wrote:I missed the best comeback ever. Never again. FIGHT USA!
DreadNaught wrote:NavyBuc wrote:So do you think this puts Qatar's World Cup in jeopardy or are they still a lock to keep it? I seriously hope they move it. Dumbest decision ever to have it held in that country.
Yes, I think the Qatar WC is in serious jeopardy, definitely not a lock to keep it. I don't think the USA should get it either, since it would be a bad look being that it was our legal system that brought down Blatter and his executives.
I think the WC in Russia 3 years from now is safe however. Mainly b/c there isn't enough time to prepare a new site, and Putin might start a war the WC is taken from him...
The Outsider wrote:Anyone watch the USA v Iceland friendly? We need some work defensively, I'm hoping Miazga improves quick now that he's with Chelsea, but we looked fantastic going forward. Bradley looks so much better when he's paired with another creative midfielder like Nagbe or Ngyuen. I'm excited for the summer along with 2018.
Zarniwoop wrote:The Outsider wrote:Anyone watch the USA v Iceland friendly? We need some work defensively, I'm hoping Miazga improves quick now that he's with Chelsea, but we looked fantastic going forward. Bradley looks so much better when he's paired with another creative midfielder like Nagbe or Ngyuen. I'm excited for the summer along with 2018.
I watched most of it. It's a tough game to take anything away from as both sides played many guys who wouldn't normally start or play.
It was nice to see some creativity -- especially from Nguyen...he hadn't impressed me much with the national team in his most recent sub roles. He did a great job finding space. It was nice to see some of the young guys play too.
I agree that Bradley plays best when he isn't the sole guy responsible for creating chances. Altidore played better...but he often does that against inferior competition.
Moving ahead Copa will be a great experience this year and be a much better benchmark for the younger guys.
One thing I've done a 180 on in the past couple months is Clint Dempsey (I know he didn't play yesterday). I thought he still had a major role to play in this team. But I'm not so sure anymore. His "laziness" really stands out when you watch the young guys play and all the runs they make. I think he still has a place on the team -- namely an off the bench role as a poaching threat. I'm just not sure I want to see him go 90 anymore.
The Outsider wrote:Zarniwoop wrote:
I watched most of it. It's a tough game to take anything away from as both sides played many guys who wouldn't normally start or play.
It was nice to see some creativity -- especially from Nguyen...he hadn't impressed me much with the national team in his most recent sub roles. He did a great job finding space. It was nice to see some of the young guys play too.
I agree that Bradley plays best when he isn't the sole guy responsible for creating chances. Altidore played better...but he often does that against inferior competition.
Moving ahead Copa will be a great experience this year and be a much better benchmark for the younger guys.
One thing I've done a 180 on in the past couple months is Clint Dempsey (I know he didn't play yesterday). I thought he still had a major role to play in this team. But I'm not so sure anymore. His "laziness" really stands out when you watch the young guys play and all the runs they make. I think he still has a place on the team -- namely an off the bench role as a poaching threat. I'm just not sure I want to see him go 90 anymore.
I kind of agree about Dempsey. I think we still need a more viable goal scoring option before we start phase him out, but he can still be effective in a Klose type role as he just seems to score goals.
Zarniwoop wrote:The Outsider wrote:
I kind of agree about Dempsey. I think we still need a more viable goal scoring option before we start phase him out, but he can still be effective in a Klose type role as he just seems to score goals.
the only way i'm ok with dempsey playing lots of minutes is up front as the primary striker. i hate him in the #10 role. i think his laziness kills us there. the selfishness on the ball that makes him a good scorer, doesn't work well in that withdrawn role either.
The Outsider wrote:Zarniwoop wrote:
the only way i'm ok with dempsey playing lots of minutes is up front as the primary striker. i hate him in the #10 role. i think his laziness kills us there. the selfishness on the ball that makes him a good scorer, doesn't work well in that withdrawn role either.
Hence the reference to Klose. I'd love to have Dempsey in 2018 on the bench to send out to bang a few in, or in order to rest whoever our primary striker is.
Zarniwoop wrote:Leicester just became the biggest underdog in sports history.
At the beginning of the season they were 5,000 to 1 to win the title. And with Tottenham's draw today they did just that (with 3 rounds remaining).
Incredible
Ken Carson wrote:Brazil out in the group stage.
NYBF wrote:Ken Carson wrote:Brazil out in the group stage.
Some mighty fine officiating made this happen.
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