USA vs Belgium Waffles Game Thread

[Dawg61]

Time to knock these waffles out!! They are in our way.


http://youtu.be/ifzBdL4oOOQ




http://youtu.be/FpJfeUwZQfQ




http://youtu.be/xs0vCPWXbe0




http://youtu.be/g-478QGV9pc

[DudyDawg]

Here's a good one


http://youtu.be/zaTmXuQr0LA

[Dawg61]

Thanks Dudy

for the lazy


http://youtu.be/zaTmXuQr0LA

[DudyDawg]

Haha thanks. On my phone so I'm not sure how to do that

[smootness]

That's a pretty good video, but to me it's kind of like the 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard' motto, which I can't stand. The obvious question is, what if the talent works hard? The assumption is that you're not as good or not as talented.

Obviously that may be true, but rather than saying, 'We may not be as good but we can beat you on any given day,' I'd rather just say, 'We're much better than you think we are, and we're about to prove that to you. Hope you're ready for a war'.

[Brad Stevens]

Smootness, I understand your complaint there, but our guys aren't 6 year old boys that believe anything. It's a fact - they have players that start (and star) at some of the best clubs in Europe. From an individual talent perspective, they may be better at just about every spot. The advantages we have are that they start 4 CBs on defense, so we may can out-speed them on the flanks, and we seem to play much better as a complete team unit than what I've seen from them (similar to Spurs v Heat).

Either way, I think it's obvious that on paper, we are the inferior team to any unbiased soccer analyst or expert. We definitely have to rely on them being "me-focused" and Team USA being "us-focused." Either way, I love the hype video and I hope we come out and punch them in the mouth. Merica

[TheRef]

Here is the official USMNT Hype Video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC9FwLgDwwo

[DudyDawg]

Will post lineups when they are out. We pretty much know what we are going to get from Belgium as far as lineup goes. For us, I expect the same one as agains Portugal. I would consider bringing in a Diskerud to help with possession and creativity tho, because we can't just sit back and defend agains this team. The biggest question for Klinsmann is what to do with Jozy. In another sport you can start him and see what happens, but with sub limits it's hard to know what to do. Do you start him and try to get an hour from him? Save him for the last twenty minutes if you need a goal? I think it really comes down to how he's looked in training and pregame warmups. If it were me, I would bring him off the bench late just to play it safe. But you certainly can't bring him in as a third substitute and run the risk of him getting hurt and finishing with ten men

[Dawg61]

I'd start him and ride that donkey into the final 8

[DudyDawg]

http://www.espnfc.com/video/latest-videos/600/video/1925590?ex_cid=sportscenterTW

Cool video on how the I believe chant was started

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Thanks Dudy

for the lazy


http://youtu.be/zaTmXuQr0LA

I thought that video kicked ass. The song in the background is perfect for videos like that

[Brad Stevens]

I thought that video kicked ass. The song in the background is perfect for videos like that

Yep. The band is "Explosions in the Sky." They are semi-popular for their song in the Friday Night Lights movie. Great music, and great video.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Yep. The band is "Explosions in the Sky." They are semi-popular for their song in the Friday Night Lights movie. Great music, and great video.
Haha I didn't realize anyone else would know who they are on here! They make awesome music, I enjoy listening to them. They also did the soundtrack for Lone Survivor.

[Dawg61]

Belgium afro is hideous

http://www.africatopsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/62207.jpg

[TheRef]

Algerian referee for today's match.

[hacker]

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/p296x100/10300296_10152601348685439_8238222777940507565_n.j pg

[TheRef]

Jozy is NOT starting today's match against Belgium

[TheRef]

FIFAWorldCup
@FIFAWorldCup
#BEL LINE-UP: Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany (c), Vertonghen, Witsel, De Bruyne, Fellaini, Hazard, Mertens, Van Buyten, Origi #BELUSA

FIFAWorldCup
@FIFAWorldCup
#USA LINE-UP: Howard, Gonzalez, Bradley, Besler, Beasley, Dempsey (c), Bedoya, Jones, Zusi, Cameron, Johnson #BELUSA #WorldCup #Joinin

[DudyDawg]

Realllly surprised with no beckerman. Gonzales will probably sit in front of Cameron and Besler and help mark the big boys of Fellaini and Origi. I don't really like the lineup. Too defensive and not enough speed for counter attacks

[DudyDawg]

May see Gonzalez in the back four with Cameron in front. Cameron has played there in his past. Will probably look like a 5-4-1 for most of the game. Johnson and Beasley will be called upon to push hard and attack

[AlmostPositive]

What's the over/under for today's poorly faked injuries and obvious flops?

[Statefan]

No more than a clippers heat game

[DudyDawg]

So the only game this was executed correctly was the Ghana game that we won. So please, one time, let's get it right for old glory.


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[mstatefan91]

Boobie is on board

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BreTCkVCIAAR0MA.jpg

[ShotgunDawg]

HEY BELGIUM, REMEMBER BASTOGNE? REMEMBER WHEN WE SAVED YOUR ASS?

Time for payback

[DudyDawg]

I BELIEVE

[mstatefan91]

we are trying our damndest to give up an early goal

[DudyDawg]

Is is about as nervous and bad of a four minute start we coulda had. Need to calm down

[CadaverDawg]

Sometimes our defense looks like hot garbage

[mstatefan91]

Sometimes our defense looks like hot garbage

It's like they can't get the job done until they absolutely have to

[Dawg61]

We are playing vs Ketchup & Mustard today

[War Machine Dawg]

I BELIEVE THAT

[CadaverDawg]

Zip it, Fro!

[DudyDawg]

I BELIEVE THAT WE

[CadaverDawg]

Right now we look like a team that has never been this far.

[mstatefan91]

Right now we look like a team that has never been this far.

Actually haven't looked that bad since the 4' mark

[War Machine Dawg]

I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!!!
I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!!!
I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!!!

[CadaverDawg]

Belgium is faking an Origi

[Dawg61]

1 Waffle down

[sandwolf]

Actually haven't looked that bad since the 4' mark

Yea, I cut it on at around 6 minutes, and we have looked solid since then.

[CadaverDawg]

Actually haven't looked that bad since the 4' mark

Yea, I was referring to the unnecessary clearance for the Belgium corner.

[DudyDawg]

That guy just set a record for longest time on the field as a fan

[CadaverDawg]

That guy just set a record for longest time on the field as a fan

Ha he was out there forever. Like they didn't know he was out there

[War Machine Dawg]

I don't know why a player didn't spear his ass. You do that in baseball, a player will break you in half. In soccer? They just f'n watch.

ETA: Get ready for a large stoppage time at the end of this half for that shit. Why not stop the clock when that happens?

[CadaverDawg]

Gift corner right here. Take advantage!

[Dawg61]

Uhhhh so close

[War Machine Dawg]

Damn, I thought Dempsey had it there!

[DawgHouseUnited]

I don't know why a player didn't spear his ass. You do that in baseball, a player will break you in half. In soccer? They just f'n watch.


Ha, I could see a player going after him and flopping after the tackle...

[mstatefan91]

I don't know why a player didn't spear his ass. You do that in baseball, a player will break you in half. In soccer? They just f'n watch.

ETA: Get ready for a large stoppage time at the end of this half for that shit. Why not stop the clock when that happens?

The clock doesn't stop for anything. Just how the game is played

[DudyDawg]

I'm okay with us losing to a real that is better or just beats us. But I'm not okay with us losing bc we play crappy. So many bad touches from our midfield. They're playing scared. I mean, easy, routine, touches and passes are being screwed up. We are horrible at the little stuff so far.

[War Machine Dawg]

The clock doesn't stop for anything. Just how the game is played

I understand the arguments for not stopping the clock for injuries and actually in-game reasons. But when a fan runs onto the pitch, I think the clock should stop because it's an outside force disrupting the game. Just my .02 cents.

[War Machine Dawg]

It's a miracle we aren't down about 3-0 so far. We need to be aggressive. Get Altidore in, dammit.

[DudyDawg]

One of these corners is going to find the net

[CadaverDawg]

It's a matter of time before Belgium scores at this rate. They are dominating

[DudyDawg]

Johnson just pulled up holding his hammy. That's not a good sign

[War Machine Dawg]

Shit, another player with a hamstring injury. What the hell?! Do we even do conditioning drills? Turrable.

[DudyDawg]

Shit, another player with a hamstring injury. What the hell?! Do we even do conditioning drills? Turrable.

Quite the opposite. We were one of the few teams with two a days. This is probably an issue of fatigue and not underuse

[War Machine Dawg]

I like this kid we're bringing in for Johnson. He's looked like a badass and been an instant energy boost in limited action so far.

[DudyDawg]

Having to burn a sub here. Altidore likelihood slipping now

[DudyDawg]

I like this kid we're bringing in for Johnson. He's looked like a badass and been an instant energy boost in limited action so far.

He's very inexpericed, but one thing he can do. Run. Like a freakin race car. He's the kinda kid that'll go out there unafraid.

[CadaverDawg]

Having to burn a sub here. Altidore likelihood slipping now

How many can you make per game?

[War Machine Dawg]

I like the energy Yedlin has brought so far. We seem to have picked up the pace with him in the game.

[hacker]

I hope we can make it to halftime so I can breathe

[DudyDawg]

How many can you make per game?

3

[Dawg61]

The Felini Waffle is gigantic, he's like Fletch 6'6 but 6'9 with the Afro

[CadaverDawg]

Sloppy

[mstatefan91]

I hate how our first reaction on defense is to boot the ball out of bounds

[hacker]

man, Yedlin looks like he's going to be a star. I've noticed him every game he's come in.

[CadaverDawg]

We are allowing them to get deep into our end of the field entirely too easy imo

[CadaverDawg]

Scary corner here

[DudyDawg]

I hate how our first reaction on defense is to boot the ball out of bounds

Don't have Jozy to play the ball to and hold it for a few seconds

[War Machine Dawg]

man, Yedlin looks like he's going to be a star. I've noticed him every game he's come in.

Indeed. I don't know anything about soccer, but the kid absolutely leaps off the tv every time he gets in the game.

[Dawg61]

Waffle corner kicks make me nervous

[CadaverDawg]

Howard is underrated

[War Machine Dawg]

We are allowing them to get deep into our end of the field entirely too easy imo

Completely agree. The defensive strategy we've been using plays right into Belgium's strength.

[CadaverDawg]

Ref tells Fro to STFU

[DudyDawg]

Indeed. I don't know anything about soccer, but the kid absolutely leaps off the tv every time he gets in the game.

He's honey badger 2.0. Someone with the technology look that picture up. It's uncanny. (Lookin at you dawgs61)

[War Machine Dawg]

Howard is underrated

He's a stud. You don't start as keeper for Man U unless you're a beast.

[Dawg61]

Hell yea Ref yell at the gigantic Afro Waffle!! Haha the announcer said "head tennis"

[CadaverDawg]

Jesus. Please let this half end soon

[Dawg61]

He's a stud. You don't start as keeper for Man U unless you're a beast.

Everton

[War Machine Dawg]

He's honey badger 2.0. Someone with the technology look that picture up. It's uncanny. (Lookin at you dawgs61)

I don't have the pic for comparison, but I totally see the resemblance. I believe we have now officially given Yedlin a nickname - Honeybadger 2.0.

[War Machine Dawg]

Only a +3? Wow, I figured at least +5 after the fan stoppage.

[CadaverDawg]

0-0 at half. We'll take it

[DudyDawg]

Everton

Used to start at united. He was even cristiano Ronaldo's roommate

[Dawg61]

He's honey badger 2.0. Someone with the technology look that picture up. It's uncanny. (Lookin at you dawgs61)

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/10098123/20130316_krg_ab9_051.0_standard_352.0.jpg

http://profootballzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tyrann-mathieu-6.jpg

[hacker]

haha, yeah he does look like honeybadger. He's badass too. Maybe Tyrann likes to play a little soccer during the summer.

[DudyDawg]

From his twitter

https://twitter.com/yedlinny/status/476556965574107136

[DudyDawg]

We really needed this half time

[mstatefan91]

I will say that Beasley is surprising me. Some good play from him so far

[CadaverDawg]

We need Dempsey to score 1, and the defense to pitch a shutout if we're going to win IMO

[DudyDawg]

I will say that Beasley is surprising me. Some good play from him so far

He's so valuable with his experience and speed for us

[DudyDawg]

We are stretched a bit too wide right now for my liking

[mstatefan91]

It's like we are employing the bend/don't break mentality

[CadaverDawg]

Not trying to be a downer....we just look overmatched. At this point, I'm just hoping luck is on our side today

[hacker]

Good thing a player in the back of the net doesn't count as a goal. That shit was hilarious though.

[DudyDawg]

Not trying to be a downer....we just look overmatched. At this point, I'm just hoping luck is on our side today

That's been my mindset since the first kick.

[CadaverDawg]

Whoa

[DudyDawg]

If this is an episode of cops, Belgium is grabbing the battering ram that says "knock knock" right now

[mstatefan91]

We need a midfield sub. Good lord

[CadaverDawg]

Everywhere they kick it, a Belgian Waffle is awaiting it. This team is good

[War Machine Dawg]

We need to get Honey Badger 2.0 involved. He's been a non-factor offensively so far this half. And damn, that was close.

[War Machine Dawg]

What did I just type? Honey Badger 2.0 getting involved and we look so much better now.

[DudyDawg]

Last two or three minutes have been good. They're getting frustrated. Their young. We are buildings confidence here. Crowd into it

[War Machine Dawg]

Gotta get possession and go back on the attack. They've been vulnerable once we get into the attack zone.

[CadaverDawg]

Too easy for them to dribble just outside the box. We are playing not to lose instead of to win.

[DudyDawg]

And back to the shell we've had to go. It only takes one though guys. Only takes one

[CadaverDawg]

Great ball by Yedlin

[War Machine Dawg]

And back to the shell we've had to go. It only takes one though guys. Only takes one

Unfortunately, they're saying the same thing and have outshot us by a large margin. We've GOT to go on the attack.

[mstatefan91]

Our ball delivery looks like a high school team. Pathetic

[CadaverDawg]

Terrible. We need possession and have unforced errors like that? Come on, Gonzales

[War Machine Dawg]

And now for the most obvious question: Do we risk putting in Altidore to try to score soon?

[Dawg61]

Belgium has to be getting a little nervous at this point

[DudyDawg]

Wondolowski to come in. He's the definition of a goal poacher. If Yedlin can keep getting in crosses, he'll be the one to finish it

[War Machine Dawg]

Even if we win, Tim Howard is today's MVP. He's been nails.

[Dawghouse]

Is our only chance to win here with PK in overtime? I don't see us scoring in regulation. Just not sure our D can shut them out.

[DudyDawg]

And now for the most obvious question: Do we risk putting in Altidore to try to score soon?

Here's your answer. No

Wondo on for Zusi who was pedestrian

[CadaverDawg]

Howard is the only reason it's not 3 or 4 to nothing.

[War Machine Dawg]

Howard is the only reason it's not 3 or 4 to nothing.

Absolutely. Hell, I'd say maybe 5-6 to nil.

[CadaverDawg]

Wondolowski to come in. He's the definition of a goal poacher. If Yedlin can keep getting in crosses, he'll be the one to finish it

Announcer agrees, ha

[CadaverDawg]

Gonzales needs to quit handling the ball. He gives it up unforced every damn time.

[mstatefan91]

Thank God for Howard. We should be getting blown out

[War Machine Dawg]

Where the hell is the yellow card?! Dude totally tripped Yedlin on the free run he had going.

[War Machine Dawg]

Thank God for Howard. We should be getting blown out

Yup.

[CadaverDawg]

It's as if we are playing with 3 less men

[DudyDawg]

Gonzales rolls his ankle jumping. Hope he can shake it off

[War Machine Dawg]

Damn, Gonzalez just sprained his ankle. Finally sub about to be used. EFFFFF!!!!!!

[CadaverDawg]

****ing Gonzo. He's killing me

[CadaverDawg]

Unreal. We so don't deserve to win this game....except for Howard, ha

[War Machine Dawg]

Howard is out of his mind tonight. Absolute Beast Mode.

[CadaverDawg]

Are we this unable to maintain possession and play offense? Or is this just a weak ass effort by us?

[War Machine Dawg]

Are we this unable to maintain possession and play offense? Or is this just a weak ass effort by us?

Yes.

[CadaverDawg]

This is insane. All the sudden there's 7 minutes left.

[DudyDawg]

Are we this unable to maintain possession and play offense? Or is this just a weak ass effort by us?
This is just how we have to accept playing. We don't have the quality of probably 14 of the 16 teams up to this point. But I would argue our discipline and effort is the best by far

[mstatefan91]

Lord have mercy. The whole team needs to pay for drinks for Howard

[CadaverDawg]

Ok, here we go. We win it right here

[DudyDawg]

Great tackle by Gonzales. From a purely defensive standpoint he's been great

[War Machine Dawg]

Damn, we're so close. C'mon, Honey Badger 2.0 & Captain America.

[CadaverDawg]

Well, that was pretty anti climactic for a corner in the 86th minute. Ha

[mstatefan91]

If only Belgium could finish....

[Dawg61]

I want to see Banks in this match

[CadaverDawg]

Jesus this game is shortening my life

[War Machine Dawg]

Heart. In. Throat. Nearly in my mouth.

[mstatefan91]

Geez error after error

[CadaverDawg]

Sloppy shit

[CadaverDawg]

Pass the damn ball

[War Machine Dawg]

Tim Howard better not have to buy himself a drink for at least a month. Damn he's saved our asses.

[mstatefan91]

I'm almost happy that I won't be able to watch the extra time if it gets to that.

[DudyDawg]

Three added minutes

[War Machine Dawg]

+3......time to break Belgian Wafle hearts.

[CadaverDawg]

Cry me a river, Afro

[Dawg61]

I hate the Afro Waffle crybaby

[mstatefan91]

I hate the Afro Waffle crybaby

+2

[War Machine Dawg]

FUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!!!!! I thought that was in.

[starkvegasdawg]

Just flipped game on and don't follow soccer. Is it an unwritten rule that every time the ball goes out of bounds someone has to throw their arms up and complain?

[DudyDawg]

After all the defending and we miss!!!! That's the man we needed too!!! Wtf!!!!

[Dawg61]

30+ more minutes of small heart attacks

[DawgHouseUnited]

Just flipped game on and don't follow soccer. Is it an unwritten rule that every time the ball goes out of bounds someone has to throw their arms up and complain?

Kinda like flopping...

[messageboardsuperhero]

How do you not score there? Unbelievable. We should already have this win.

[DudyDawg]

For those who don't know. We play two fifteen minute halves. Both are played no matter if a team scores. If still tied, best of five penalties, if tied thru five, it becomes a 1-1 sudden death shoot out

[DudyDawg]

Shit balls. How fn unlucky is that

[War Machine Dawg]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dawghouse]

do you get free subs at breaks? also do you get any extra subs when you have OT or just the 3.

[Pioneer Dawg]

****ing defenders is what we LACK compared to everyone else

[DudyDawg]

do you get free subs at breaks? also do you get any extra subs when you have OT or just the 3.

Just the three

[scottycameron]

For those who don't know. We play two fifteen minute halves. Both are played no matter if a team scores. If still tied, best of five penalties, if tied thru five, it becomes a 1-1 sudden death shoot out

Don't they get a break for orange slices in there somewhere?

[Dawg61]

Who was that that fell to the ground there? Can not have that happen

[Pioneer Dawg]

Dumbass has to win it there at the end of regular time. Cut Wondolowski. Put in Jozy

[DudyDawg]

****ing defenders is what we LACK compared to everyone else

Held Germany to one. Belgium a full game shut out. With no midfield possession?? And our defense is the problem? Comeon

[War Machine Dawg]

Damn, Howard was close to blocking that one, too. Couldn't have been more than 6 inches from his hand.

[Dawg61]

Beasler is the one that got run over and let his man run free there

[Pioneer Dawg]

Held Germany to one. Belgium a full game shut out. With no midfield possession?? And our defense is the problem? Comeon

Because everyone has to defend. Notice other teams pepper our goal while we are always on our heels.

[War Machine Dawg]

Ok, Jurgen. Time for Jozy. No more ****ing around, we gotta score.

[DudyDawg]

Because everyone has to defend. Notice other teams pepper our goal while we are always on our heels.
That isn't because of a bad defense. That's our midfield. That's the point. The center backs aren't supposed to hold possession and attack. The midfield can't do it for us so our center backs have to defend all game. And defending all game and giving up nothing thru 90, that's good defense

[Dawg61]

Dumbass has to win it there at the end of regular time. Cut Wondolowski. Put in Jozy

The flag for offsides was up anyways the miss didn't matter

[CadaverDawg]

Gonzales should have to stay on the defensive end. He is horrendous with the ball

[DudyDawg]

Jozy isn't warming up. Makes me think dressing him and making him available was just a chess move and he never was intended to go. Maybe that'll change tho

[DudyDawg]

The flag for offsides was up anyways the miss didn't matter
They said it was up for the goal kick, not offsides. He was on by two yards

[War Machine Dawg]

Is stoppage time added to extra time?

[mparkerfd20]

Because everyone has to defend. Notice other teams pepper our goal while we are always on our heels.

We can't get out of our side of the field for shit. Defense is actually good. We just choose to be pussies and play nothing but defense.

[DudyDawg]

We need to take out one of our three center backs and put in a Diskerud or Johannson.

[CadaverDawg]

We can't get out of our side of the field for shit. Defense is actually good. We just choose to be pussies and play nothing but defense.

Bingo

[War Machine Dawg]

Damn, Jones' head has to be f'n killing him after that. That shit would hurt period, but with a broken nose? Damn.

[CadaverDawg]

No sense of urgency whatsoever

[hacker]

Don't they get a break for orange slices in there somewhere?

I think this is the guy that said "he might have to stop posting on this board because he heard there might be a gay person on here."

You seem cool.

[Pioneer Dawg]

So…. DudyDawg… Defense

[War Machine Dawg]

No sense of urgency whatsoever

I just don't understand. That pisses me off regardless of sport. You know you're down, play your ass off.

And this shit is officially over. Hell of a job just to get out of the group of death, though.

[DudyDawg]

Well that's it. Still really proud of this team. Great job to get out of that group and nearly win this game. We can hold our heads high

[mparkerfd20]

YAY soccer is almost over now and we can get back to real sports soon.***

[Pioneer Dawg]

We should hold tryouts among all those down there on the border.. Amnesty for those who show promise on the pitch.

[messageboardsuperhero]

We should have won it in regulation but blew it with that horrible missed shot.

[DudyDawg]

So…. DudyDawg… Defense

We have given up two goals to one of
The beast teams in the tournament in 105 minutes. We shut them out in regulation. We gave up one to Germany. Two to Portugal, one very lucky.

You do understand that when you're down in the game and have literally everyone forward you know if you give it away they'll score right? Don't try to act like you're right or something to make yourself look good

[HereComesTheSpiral]

YAY soccer is almost over now and we can get back to real sports soon.***

Yay, 50 recruiting threads and people talking about their wool everyday***

[CadaverDawg]

Howard should get to kick every team member in the nuts after this game. He deserved better

[DudyDawg]

Julian green goal!!! Wow. Suck on that Landon Donovan!!

[War Machine Dawg]

GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HereComesTheSpiral]

We got life

[DudyDawg]

What. A. Ball

[War Machine Dawg]

DAMN!!!!! How did Jones miss??!!!!

[DudyDawg]

That was close!

[War Machine Dawg]

Howard!!!!!

[War Machine Dawg]

Get it to Honey Bager 2.0. We need speed now.

[Dawgsrule]

Win or lose, this game has made Howard one of my favorite athletes.

[Tbonewannabe]

I just don't understand. That pisses me off regardless of sport. You know you're down, play your ass off.

And this shit is officially over. Hell of a job just to get out of the group of death, though.

I don't understand why you don't at least try an onside kick. At least with basketball you can foul and shoot 3s.

[CadaverDawg]

Where has this attack been all game? We've been sitting back on our heels when we could have been pushing it.

[Pioneer Dawg]

FINISH DAMNIT!!!!!!!!

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Damn it put it in!!!!

[CadaverDawg]

Too many missed opportunities. Gotta love the fight though

[DudyDawg]

As bad as our offense has been we should have three goals right now and shouldn't have been in extra time to begin with

[War Machine Dawg]

Where has this attack been all game? We've been sitting back on our heels when we could have been pushing it.

That's what has frustrated the hell out of me this whole tournament. We've deliberately chosen to play D instead of attack. It made sense in group play, but not tonight. We should've been aggressive the whole game. There's no reason for us to be in this position.

[DudyDawg]

That's what has frustrated the hell out of me this whole tournament. We've deliberately chosen to play D instead of attack. It made sense in group play, but not tonight. We should've been aggressive the whole game. There's no reason for us to be in this position.

What you're forgetting is that Belgium isn't attacking. They have one guy up for us to cover. They are letting us keep it.

[Pioneer Dawg]

FINISH THE GD GOAL!

[Pioneer Dawg]

Damnit Wondolowski…….

[War Machine Dawg]

Only +1? Damn.

[DudyDawg]

How on earth is only one minute added

[DudyDawg]

Man. We really should've won. Heartbreaking

[Pioneer Dawg]

O well **** it **** belgium **** wondolowski **** us not putting in the goals **** **** **** **** ****

[War Machine Dawg]

How on earth is only one minute added

Don't know if you could hear Klinsmann, but he was screaming at the yellow shirt "How the **** is it only 1 minute?!!"

[Pioneer Dawg]

Same feeling MSU has delivered so many times

****

wait 4 more years ****

[hacker]

audible "****" from Klinsmann

[HereComesTheSpiral]

Shit

[whosyourdawgy]

I still don't know how dude missed that goal at the end of regulation. That penalty kick play we had toward the end of the 2nd extra time was beautiful if Dempsey coulda only made it

[CadaverDawg]

To Team USA.....


You made us proud.

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[DudyDawg]

We should've played more of an attacking lineup from the start. Think we gave Belgium a bit too much credit

[hacker]

Will we be better in 2018? The young guys look good. Will Tim Howard still be playing?

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Damnit Wondolowski…….

Should've won it there....

[DudyDawg]

Will we be better in 2018? The young guys look good. Will Tim Howard still be playing?
Howard would be 39 so no. Guzan will be our number one, and he's a very good keeper. So not a massive loss as far as talent there goes, big loss in leadership. But to the original question, yes, we will be a lot better.

[DudyDawg]

I need to start to slowly move to football mode. Just read a bottom line on Espn that a linebacker got signed (LB) and immediately thought it meant left back hah

[ShotgunDawg]

Should've won it there....

Wouldn't have made any difference because the off sides flag was up and their is no instant replay.

[TheRef]

My thoughts from this match:

Dempsey disappointed me in his play. He pissed away too many opportunities.

Howard is a MAN and we are going to miss his leadership on the pitch.

We have a LOT of good young talent on this team for the next World Cup. I'm actually pretty excited about our chances next time.

Jurgen played way too defensive with his lineup. I expected a 4-2-3-1 lineup from him. When I saw that we were running a 4-3-3 I immediately knew that it was the wrong move.

[CadaverDawg]

Wouldn't have made any difference because the off sides flag was up and their is no instant replay.

No it wasn't. He was on

[CadaverDawg]

Bradley was a disappointment the entire tourney to me. Too many lost possessions and bad touches

[Charlie_Sheen420]

Howard would be 39 so no. Guzan will be our number one, and he's a very good keeper. So not a massive loss as far as talent there goes, big loss in leadership. But to the original question, yes, we will be a lot better.
I wouldn't count Howard out just yet, keepers can play longer than others, it just takes keeping themselves in shape. If he can keep himself in shape and play near the level he is at now, and if he wants too, there is a possibility he could play keeper in 2018. First, this team has got to qualify and we saw this year with Mexico nothing is guaranteed

[ShotgunDawg]

Howard would be 39 so no. Guzan will be our number one, and he's a very good keeper. So not a massive loss as far as talent there goes, big loss in leadership. But to the original question, yes, we will be a lot better.

Agree, we will be a lot better. The USA will always be good in the goal because that is the one position that our country is good at producing. Our baseball, football, and basketball culture leads to being able to find players that can catch, jump, and dive.

We were the youngest team in the world cup, and will only be getting better. We will be more athletic and explosive in 2018, but we need to develop our skill level. The other good teams are possessing the ball way to long against us.

[CadaverDawg]

I wouldn't count Howard out just yet, keepers can play longer than others, it just takes keeping themselves in shape. If he can keep himself in shape and play near the level he is at now, and if he wants too, there is a possibility he could play keeper in 2018. First, this team has got to qualify and we saw this year with Mexico nothing is guaranteed

When does qualifying start?

[TheRef]

When does qualifying start?

2017

[Charlie_Sheen420]

My thoughts from this match:

Dempsey disappointed me in his play. He pissed away too many opportunities.

Howard is a MAN and we are going to miss his leadership on the pitch.

We have a LOT of good young talent on this team for the next World Cup. I'm actually pretty excited about our chances next time.

Jurgen played way too defensive with his lineup. I expected a 4-2-3-1 lineup from him. When I saw that we were running a 4-3-3 I immediately knew that it was the wrong move.
I think another factor was this team was just out of gas the majority of the game. I guess the group took a lot out of everyone, but they got a shot of energy after that goal that would have been good to have in regulation.

[DudyDawg]

I wouldn't count Howard out just yet, keepers can play longer than others, it just takes keeping themselves in shape. If he can keep himself in shape and play near the level he is at now, and if he wants too, there is a possibility he could play keeper in 2018. First, this team has got to qualify and we saw this year with Mexico nothing is guaranteed

He could, but I feel very strongly that a 39 year old Howard is not better than a 33 year old Guzan. Guzan is really a good keeper

[DudyDawg]

Agree, we will be a lot better. The USA will always be good in the goal because that is the one position that our country is good at producing. Our baseball, football, and basketball culture leads to being able to find players that can catch, jump, and dive.

We were the youngest team in the world cup, and will only be getting better. We will be more athletic and explosive in 2018, but we need to develop our skill level. The other good teams are possessing the ball way to long against us.

Green at 23, Jozy at 28, brooks at 25. Lot of guys will be at or entering their peak

[ShotgunDawg]

With Altidore and Julian Green up top in 2018, we should be much more explosive. However, we must improve in the mid-field. Our skill level doesn't enable us to maintain possession. We cannot beat Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands, etc... without being more skilled in the mid-field.

Soccer is a finesse sport and American's like to play aggressive and physical. The sport doesn't fit our current mindset, and until we improve in this area, beating the finesse European and South American teams in going to be highly unlikely.

[TheRef]

He could, but I feel very strongly that a 39 year old Howard is not better than a 34 year old Guzan. He's really a good keeper

We will see who are next keeper is by way of the EPL. Guzan for Aston Villa and Howard for Everton. Good gauge against really good competition.

[gtowndawg]

every game. Not sure the outcome is different, but who knows. It hurt us for sure.

[ShotgunDawg]

Green at 23, Jozy at 28, brooks at 25. Lot of guys will be at or entering their peak

Yedlin showed some explosiveness today as well and he will only be 24. We are getting more athletic and faster. We just need some mid-fielders that have some skill.

[ShotgunDawg]

every game. Not sure the outcome is different, but who knows. It hurt us for sure.

It did hurt us, but I'm not sure Jozy makes us better than Belgium. If Howard doesn't play the game of his life, we lose 3-1 or so.

[DudyDawg]

Yedlin showed some explosiveness today as well and he will only be 24. We are getting more athletic and faster. We just need some mid-fielders that have some skill.

Forgot about him. Diskerud would be 27, he is very technically skilled, lacks some physical talent. Johannson would be 27, Timmy chandler 25. We are really promising

[ShotgunDawg]

Forgot about him. Diskerud would be 27, he is very technically skilled, lacks some physical talent. Johannson would be 27, Timmy chandler 25. We are really promising

We are absolutely moving in the right direction. I have long thought that the USA would win a World Cup 10 years after NYC, Chicago, and Los Angeles put soccer goals under the basketball goals in the playgrounds of our major cities.

The best way to develop our skill level is for our best athletes to play pick-up games on small fields/courts where everything is in close quarters and you must have perfect touch to play.

[DudyDawg]

We are absolutely moving in the right direction. I have long thought that the USA would win a World Cup 10 years after NYC, Chicago, and Los Angeles put soccer goals under the basketball goals in the playgrounds of our major cities.

The best way to develop our skill level is for our best athletes to play pick-up games on small fields/courts where everything is in close quarters and you must have perfect touch to play.

You're absolutely right. 20 years ago it would be hard to find a 3v3 soccer tournament. I live in Houston now and see one being held every weekend. It's not ni?ve (sp?) to think we can be competing for semifinals and finals in the next 20 years or so. It's a sport that's booming with young people and that breeds future success. Just look at the people at the WC in red white and blue. Most looked to be in their twenties

[CadaverDawg]

So the Olympic US team won't be the same, correct? Didn't they ruin it by making it only young guys?

[TheRef]

So the Olympic US team won't be the same, correct? Didn't they ruin it by making it only young guys?

Correct...the Olympic squad will not be the same as this one.

[ShotgunDawg]

You're absolutely right. 20 years ago it would be hard to find a 3v3 soccer tournament. I live in Houston now and see one being held every weekend. It's not ni?ve (sp?) to think we can be competing for semifinals and finals in the next 20 years or so. It's a sport that's booming with young people and that breeds future success. Just look at the people at the WC in red white and blue. Most looked to be in their twenties

The sport is booming in the suburbs, but it's not going to mean much unless we get our better athletes to play the sport. No offense to suburban white boys, but most are very limited athletically.

Belgium only has a little over 11 million people, which is less than the population of the NYC metro.