abdcskins Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I'm going for Colombia. Sweden or Colombia in the semis? Along with Russia or Croatia? I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Berggy9598 said: How many players do Japan have that would walk into the U.S starting 11. Other than Pulisic we don't have anyone that could play for Japan. 7.3.2018 it's no contest. The average age of the Japanese team is 29 years old (Min 3 apps) so that entire Japanese team won't be there next cycle, I'm not going to break down all the young players the US has in Europe, you can do that yourself by just looking at the call-ups for the past 3 friendlies, the talent is there they are just young and haven't had a chance yet but they showed well in those friendlies against Bolivia, Ireland, and France.  The US is in transition, lots of old players hanging around but we have an influx of new talent most don't even know about. They should have never let Jurgen go, he got us to the Semi's of the Copa Centenario and got us out of the group of death in the 2014 WC, US Soccer panicked and Bruce Arena's horrible tactics are a big reason we aren't in this tournament.   Edited July 3, 2018 by JSSkinz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: I actually find myself rooting for England. Why is that strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, JSSkinz said: The average age of the Japanese team is 29 years old (Min 3 apps) so that entire Japanese team won't be there next cycle, I'm not going to break down all the young players the US has in Europe, you can do that yourself by just looking at the call-ups for the past 3 friendlies, the talent is there they are just young and haven't had a chance yet but they showed well in those friendlies against Bolivia, Ireland, and France.  The US is in transition, lots of old players hanging around but we have an influx of new talent most don't even know about. They should have never let Jurgen go, he got us to the Semi's of the Copa Centenario and got us out of the group of death in the 2014 WC, US Soccer panicked and Bruce Arena's horrible tactics are a big reason we aren't in this tournament.   So you agree that we have a lot of work to catch up to Japan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Pretty choppy game though. Not much fluidity or chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 England are due to win a shootout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Who is gonna win? I say Colombia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 putting in your fourth sub halfway through extra time...man, I don't know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 minute ago, abdcskins said: Who is gonna win? I say Colombia. England. Theyre due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I was blocked for stating the obvious. Until now only my girlfriends have done that to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Penalties? Every England fan has just tossed in the towel and ordered two more pints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, Berggy9598 said: So you agree that we have a lot of work to catch up to Japan. I agree we have to continue to develop players but NO, Japan will never be the standard or any kind of measuring stick unless you're aiming for low-end mediocrity.  We've already been mediocre and a better form of mediocre than Japan has been for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 If Germany go out in the groups and England win a shootout, who's up for building an ES soccer thread Armageddon bunker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Berggy9598 said: I was blocked for stating the obvious. Until now only my girlfriends have done that to me. Is there a pattern here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I've never seen England win a game that went to PK's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 English keeper looks bigger. I change my pick to England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Oiiiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 You could tell he didn't have that. oh boy here comes the choking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Still life! THERE YA GO ENGLAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Pickford has handed it to them! Arise, Sir Pickford! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 (edited) Good for England, they broke the curse. Edited July 3, 2018 by JSSkinz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I TOLD YOU THEY WERE DUE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Like I thought the bigger goalkeeper won. Â I have English roots so I'm happy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Eagles.....Caps.....England in Penalties... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berggy9598 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 There goes Jordan Henderson's shot at a Domino's Pizza commercial (inside joke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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