2010 FIFA World Cup Thread

[Keith]

Can't wait... need thread now...

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/

I like the the group draw for the U.S.

Group C
England
USA
Slovenia
Algeria

England's team is always overrated, though this year's squad really might be the best one they've had in awhile. Draw with them though, and the path to the knockout rounds is not so hard. It's their first match, too.

6/12 England v. USA
6/18 Slovenia v. USA
6/23 USA v. Algeria

The USMNT has some injury concerns though. Clint Dempsey injured his knee but won't need surgery. Charlie Davies was seriously injured in a car accident last year, but seems to be ahead of schedule in his recovery. Oguchi Onyewu is also recovering from a torn tendon in his knee.

[TheMatrix31]

Can't wait! Obviously I'm a USA fan, but if we're looking at other teams/countries...I've been a Germany fan my whole life. I root for them---HARD.

It's going to pain me to have to root against them if the US make it to the round of 16 and play Germany.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Can't wait! Obviously I'm a USA fan, but if we're looking at other teams/countries...I've been a Germany fan my whole life. I root for them---HARD.

It's going to pain me to have to root against them if the US make it to the round of 16 and play Germany.

I work for Germans....and nothing would make me happier than us knocking them out of the tournament. I would have a field day. Not that I didn't enjoy going with my German boss to the Pub every day during the last world cup and rooting for the Krauts with my boss...but I would have so much fun holding it over their heads if we knocked them out. We SHOULD be able to advance, but I don't think it's going to be near as easy as most people are acting.

[TheMatrix31]

Well definitely---given the choice between rooting for Germany and rooting for the US, I'd take the US every ****************ing time.

[Keith]

Brian Ching was cut from the roster. Dumb move. This team is young, and a vet presence, even if Ching never sets foot on the field, would have been a huge asset for the squad.

Congrats to Rico and Stuie for making it though. Both are deserving.

Man, just bummed for Chinger.

Need some soccer.

[papabear]

Not taking Ching was a risky move. That leaves this team without a true "target" player. They seem to try and use Altidore this way sometimes, but if Altidore is hurt or limited that leaves them with Zero experience up front and without anyone capable of playing that type of hold up play. A Striker's job is to finish, but Ching was the only forward candidate who has showed that he has the passing ability and vision to set up his teammates. I understand Bob wants to play tucked in and rely on the counter-attack and needs forwards to stretch the field, but I think before the tournaments over we will see more than one situation where everyone is saying, " This would have been a great spot to bring in Ching".


Anyone going to any of the watch parties Saturday?