USA vs England (Soccer/Football)

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:19 am

Since we have a large contingent of the English and a large contingent of American posters on this board I have to ask...

Anyone else anticipating the England vs USA game coming up on May 28th as much as I am?...

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:34 am

K.Snyder;865271 wrote: Since we have a large contingent of the English and a large contingent of American posters on this board I have to ask...

Anyone else anticipating the England vs USA game coming up on May 28th as much as I am?...

I reckon Capello, only being 2 games into his role as coach, and it being a friendly match, he'll take this opportunity to try out new players and tactics. He's picked a 31 man squad, and he's getting the team together for 11 days prior to the match.....So I'm expecting new faces, and/or tactics from England. Therefore I'm thinking it's whatever Bradley plans to do, whether he does the same and tries out new players, or fields a strong USA side, and goes all out for the win.

So K, to cut short my long winded answer ..:wah: I do have a sense of anticipation about this game. I want to see what Capello has up his sleeve, to rejuvenate an England side that's been pretty so so, just lately. I like watching the USA team anyway, so I'm hoping for a great match.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Wed May 14, 2008 5:23 pm

dubs;865679 wrote: I reckon Capello, only being 2 games into his role as coach, and it being a friendly match, he'll take this opportunity to try out new players and tactics. He's picked a 31 man squad, and he's getting the team together for 11 days prior to the match.....So I'm expecting new faces, and/or tactics from England. Therefore I'm thinking it's whatever Bradley plans to do, whether he does the same and tries out new players, or fields a strong USA side, and goes all out for the win.

So K, to cut short my long winded answer ..:wah: I do have a sense of anticipation about this game. I want to see what Capello has up his sleeve, to rejuvenate an England side that's been pretty so so, just lately. I like watching the USA team anyway, so I'm hoping for a great match.

It's blatantly obvious to me that the USA will most assuredly submit their strongest side...They're using this game among others as testing ground leading up to World Cup qualifying that begins for them as well as others days after the event...

Just because this is a friendly doesn't mean neither team won't be wanting to win...

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:00 pm

You know me KS I will be watching for sure.

librtyhead · Post by **librtyhead** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:06 pm

This may take some thinking...........and all my digit's.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:32 pm

K.Snyder;865856 wrote: It's blatantly obvious to me that the USA will most assuredly submit their strongest side...They're using this game among others as testing ground leading up to World Cup qualifying that begins for them as well as others days after the event...

Just because this is a friendly doesn't mean neither team won't be wanting to win...

I don't think there's any doubt that both sides want to win, but Capello wants to form his own team, not inherit an existing one. To that end, he's been to dozens of EPL games watching English players. All I'm saying is, this is the sort of game to mess around with tactics, bring in new players...Yes he wants to win, but it won't be the end of the earth if he doesn't. You're not going to screw around with player combos and tactics in a competition, or qualifying match. This game seems ideal to try stuff out. That's why I thought your own coach may do something similar..maybe not. We'll see.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:29 am

Should be a good match, but I do think that even though England will want to win, they will be more interested in experimentation with a new manager and his new ideas he wants to test. Not too mention the pressure will be on England to win, even if it is a friendly, so it wouldn't surprise me if the result was a score draw.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:20 am

We play soccer in the U.S.?:-3;)

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:29 am

YZGI;866175 wrote: We play soccer in the U.S.?:-3;)

Hahaha not to mention the fact that your team is just outside the top 20 in the world, so they must be pretty good!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:30 am

chrisb84uk;866178 wrote: Hahaha not to mention the fact that your team is just outside the top 20 in the world, so they must be pretty good!
Oiy, now your trying to get me interested so I will watch it..:-5

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:51 am

YZGI;866180 wrote: Oiy, now your trying to get me interested so I will watch it..:-5

Oh and did I mention the really cute cheerleaders that will be appearing? :sneaky: :p

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu May 15, 2008 7:55 am

Will Beckam be playing for England and effectively against his new team mates?

Oh I hope so, I love to watch golden balls:wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:00 am

chrisb84uk;866215 wrote: Oh and did I mention the really cute cheerleaders that will be appearing? :sneaky: :p
When is it?

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:01 am

Chezzie;866222 wrote: Will Beckam be playing for England and effectively against his new team mates?

Oh I hope so, I love to watch golden balls:wah:
Beckam? I thought he was just a British actor who came over here to act like he played soccer.:wah:

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:02 am

YZGI;866233 wrote: Beckam? I thought he was just a British actor who came over here to act like he played soccer.:wah:

Im not interested in his acting skills:D

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:09 am

YZGI;866233 wrote: Beckam? I thought he was just a British actor who came over here to act like he played soccer.:wah:

Hahaha that's who I thought he was too, and the less said about his wife the better! :wah:

As for if he will be appearing, I think he was annouced in the team, so he may show up, I doubt for long though, I can't believe he features in our new managers long term plans.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:10 am

YZGI;866229 wrote: When is it?

May 28th, no idea what time though! :-3

The cheerladies got you hooked have they?

:wah:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:18 am

chrisb84uk;866252 wrote: May 28th, no idea what time though! :-3

The cheerladies got you hooked have they?

:wah:
I just want to hear.. GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

one time.:wah:

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu May 15, 2008 9:05 am

Not a footie fan, but the Churchill Cup starts June 7th with USA vs Saxons (England A). Should be a good competition with the Pumas (Argentina) probably winning this year.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:11 am

Here is a link to a FREE TV viewer on the net. I used it to watch the Women National Team (my niece is on it). I don't have FOXSOCCER Channel and don't want to pay for it. This way I can watch all the game anywhere in the world on my PC, soccer is channel 21500. You will need a ZIP program to install it, very simple and a great way to watch Soccer/Football.

http://www.tvunetworks.com/

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:37 am

dubs;865927 wrote: I don't think there's any doubt that both sides want to win, but Capello wants to form his own team, not inherit an existing one. To that end, he's been to dozens of EPL games watching English players. All I'm saying is, this is the sort of game to mess around with tactics, bring in new players...Yes he wants to win, but it won't be the end of the earth if he doesn't. You're not going to screw around with player combos and tactics in a competition, or qualifying match. This game seems ideal to try stuff out. That's why I thought your own coach may do something similar..maybe not. We'll see.

Yeah I know that...

I was just making a statement in regards to the mentality of an athlete...

I also posted that not realizing that European World Cup qualifying is significantly different than that of any other region...I am assuming that's because there is so many teams in Europe...

But in any case I am looking forward to the game...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:38 am

CARLA;865900 wrote:

You know me KS I will be watching for sure.

Oh, I know you will be CARLA...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri May 16, 2008 1:41 am

YZGI;866180 wrote: Oiy, now your trying to get me interested so I will watch it..:-5

It will put hair on your chest...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:10 am

(USA)Bradley Names 33-Man Player Pool For Upcoming Friendlies Against England, Spain and Argentina

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Fri May 16, 2008 4:36 am

CARLA;866608 wrote: Here is a link to a FREE TV viewer on the net. I used it to watch the Women National Team (my niece is on it). I don't have FOXSOCCER Channel and don't want to pay for it. This way I can watch all the game anywhere in the world on my PC, soccer is channel 21500. You will need a ZIP program to install it, very simple and a great way to watch Soccer/Football.

http://www.tvunetworks.com/

That's only one application of many among www.myp2p.eu...

TVU is great but occasionally they may not show every game one may hope to see...

I would suggest also looking up www.myp2p.eu...It's completely free and very reliable...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Sun May 25, 2008 6:08 pm

The date is growing ever so near and the fate of England's doom is of the essence...:wah:

I'll be sure and come back on here and discuss the game with anyone who is interested...

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Tue May 27, 2008 9:42 pm

Ok...

My business is on hold until we can get the electric company out to change over the electric from the initial circuit breaker to the new one we've installed...

Knowing my luck they will call and say they're on their way 15 minutes before 3pm EST-US time(Kickoff) tomorrow...

God, how I don't want that...

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:50 am

Yep the game is on tonight, should be good. Definately be interesting to see what approach England take in this game.

Out of interest K, do you know where it is being played, what kind of capacity can the stadium hold?

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:56 am

this game's pointless

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:03 am

chuckle. I think you are convincing me to watch a game of football! A very rare occurance!

However, I'm in a good mood with Lewis Hamilton winning the Monaco Grand Prix and Monty Panesar spinning England to victory in the 2nd Test against the Kiwis. Very exciting! We looked dead and buried but Monty took 6 wickets for about 37 runs in a howling gale - a HUGE performance; then Andrew Strauss saw us home with a good century. Great to see him coming back to form.

Be afraid, K, be very afraid: The last game of footie I watched was England 5 Germany 1!:D

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:03 am

Well I know a lot of people consider friendlies unimportant, but I guess it's just one of those things to keep the players training and working to a high (ish) level, even during off periods. I still also find them fun to watch as even though they don't have the fierce-ness of a more important game, it's a chance to see two teams that don't tend to play each other in action.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:04 am

Clodhopper;876026 wrote: chuckle. I think you are convincing me to watch a game of football! A very rare occurance!

However, I'm in a good mood with Lewis Hamilton winning the Monaco Grand Prix and Monty Panesar spinning England to victory in the 2nd Test against the Kiwis. Very exciting! We looked dead and buried but Monty took 6 wickets for about 37 runs in a howling gale - a HUGE performance; then Andrew Strauss saw us home with a good century. Great to see him coming back to form.

Be afraid, K, be very afraid: The last game of footie I watched was England 5 Germany 1!:D

Monty was the King in that match, I love watching him in action, and his excited celebrations when he gets a wicket. No wonder the crowd and English public love him!! :guitarist

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:21 am

Is the game tonight on terrestrial?

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:24 am

bbc 1 think:)

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 3:25 am

Yep on BBC1 at 8pm.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:25 pm

I really can't believe our manager is playing Gerrard on the left wing - I mean WHY!?!?!! :-3

Anyway pretty uneventful and even after 15 minutes, though that lady singing the US national anthem was loud all right!!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:37 pm

I'm at work here in San Diego California so I have to "Matchtrack the Game" from the USSOCCER.COM site. Your right so far only 1 shot a piece.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:38 pm

Oh I know if there was a match to really not show how good the game can be it's this one. Very slow game, enough to make you nod off actually, even the crowd seem dead.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:47 pm

Hurray something exciting, goal for Abbey's best friend - John Terry for England! :guitarist

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:48 pm

I hate slow games they are boring.......!! Hopefully the second half both sides will pick up the pace a bit.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:49 pm

CARLA;876584 wrote: I hate slow games they are boring.......!! Hopefully the second half both sides will pick up the pace a bit.

Well hopefully the goal will liven both teams up now from the procession it had been!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:52 pm

Yeah the minute I looked back at the tracker England Scoooooooored.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:54 pm

Well we are starting to create a few promising chances, so a second may be coming (fingers crossed.)

In truth I thought the US would be a bit better than this, they look like they are just here to make up the numbers.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:57 pm

Just remembered to turn on before the goal, so as far as I'm concerned it's a cracking game full of incident. :wah:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 12:58 pm

Clodhopper;876591 wrote: Just remembered to turn on before the goal, so as far as I'm concerned it's a cracking game full of incident. :wah:

Hahaha well it's safe to say you missed - nothing!

Nice timing though hahaha. :wah:

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:03 pm

Oh and can I just say that for anyone watching the BBC coverage, their commentators both during the match and with *shudder* Gary Lineker and co is awful! Honestly they are like listening to the most boring thing you could imagine times by a million!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:04 pm

I agree I'm alway a bit dissapointed when I watch the US Men Play they are always just missing something. Now the Womens National Team is actually fun to watch play. They play every game like its was for the Olympic Gold. Of course I'm a bit partial as my Niece Plays on the WNT and may be going to the Olympics.

[QUOTE]Well we are starting to create a few promising chances, so a second may be coming (fingers crossed.)

In truth I thought the US would be a bit better than this, they look like they are just here to make up the numbers.[/QUOTE]

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:09 pm

Oh how wonderful for your niece, she must be very talented to have made the national side. Of course I love watching the women's game too, obviously not just the skills (which are easily as good as a lot of the men,) but the er........ you know.

I do wonder why the men team though looks half-hearted tonight. I bet that if it were being played in the US (which is actually where I thought it was being played,) the team would be playing with a lot more momentum. Too many away sides seem to just be happy playing defensively, which for the neutral isn't good viewing.

Edit: Within a minute the US just missed a brilliant chance, clearly the manager gave them a talking too at half time!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:16 pm

No excuse they should be playing better they are in England at Wembley Stadium what a honor this should be for them.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 28, 2008 1:18 pm

If I remember rightly aren't the US in the top 20 in the world or close to there. Honestly I've seen much little sides like Macedonia cause more problems.