Cure Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 8 hours ago, LaSambadeStGermain said: I wouldn't say they are filling up the numbers mate. I just find it bollocks that the World Cup is advertised as "the best teams in the world" when its really just the best teams from each continent. FWIW, I'm fine with the current format. I'm not one that believes CONMEBOL should get more spots because its an event to celebrate diversity and culture. However, its annoying as it being "advertised" as that, because there are many teams that don't qualify that are better than certain other teams. Examples: Venezuela the past 2 qualifiers, Ukraine in 2014, even Poland last time around were better than the likes of Honduras, Nigeria, Cameroon. Just a pointer. Mexico sit in 17th in the world rankings for March 2017. With the current format that'd still imply they'd qualify with little to no problem. It's just the way it is. They qualify on multiple grounds, not just based on their locations but how they perform at the time. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb_10 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Our last game at home to Mexico was a key game. It was a home game and we have gotten results against Mexico in the past, and we really needed to this time. Instead we let the chance slip us and now our next two games are both away, and to the US and Costa Rica We'd be lucky to get anything out of those two games, so....it really doesn't look like we'll make it, barring some kind of miracle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 CURRENT TABLE ROUND 5 MATCHES USA vs Trinidad and Tobago Mexico vs Honduras Costa Rica vs Panama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Teso Dos Bichos said: USA 2-1TyT Mexico 2-0 Honduras Costa Rica 1-0 Panama Yeah, I can't really see those being much different. All home teams should win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, Teso Dos Bichos said: Thrusday ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Panama are without Tejada and Quintero here I think. Both have been in great form for Universitario so if they aren't here, they may miss them even if Tejada has become just a sub for the NT these days. I do believe both will be playing in the Gold Cup though. I think all home teams will win with Panama possibly sneaking a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Excited for tonight. I have a tennis match that should be over by the time this starts. C'mon Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 On 6/7/2017 at 8:56 AM, LaSambadeStGermain said: Panama are without Tejada and Quintero here I think. Both have been in great form for Universitario so if they aren't here, they may miss them even if Tejada has become just a sub for the NT these days. I do believe both will be playing in the Gold Cup though. I think all home teams will win with Panama possibly sneaking a draw. It turns out both Tejada and Quintero will start. Happy for them although a bit ironic that Tejada is here. He's been given a 2 game suspension in Peru being punished for losing his temper in the Superclasico. Both the games he's banned for will be during the international break. Hardly a punishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Thanks to a 3 and a half tennis match, I missed the whole game. Stoked we won 2-0, and I couldn't be happier for Pulisic. I'll have to watch the replay tomorrow. Mexico currently up 1-0 at halftime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 With Panama's draw yesterday, that means that the U.S. jumps up to 3rd, with our match against Mexico this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb_10 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Was a disappointing result against the US last night. But the performance was good, we had several chances to score and broke through their defense a number of times, we just didn't have the luck we needed. It was unfortunate, and Pulisic made us pay Hoping for the same kind of performance and hopefully more end product against Costa Rica on Tuesday. Come on Soca Warriors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eco Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Wins by T&T and Honduras would be the ideal for us, however, I think Panama and Costa Rica take care of business on home soil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Should both home teams win, the top 4 is as good as determined. I'm actually thinking that Costa Rica could finish 4th. It will come down to that last day with Panama vs Costa Rica. Hopefully Tejada or Quintero bag a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb_10 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Really hopeful for a win tonight, but at Costa Rica....it looks really difficult to say the least However I think a similar performance like the one against the US and maybe, just maybe, we could sneak at least a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Panama 2 - 2 Honduras Costa Rica 2 - 1 T&T Current Standings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfb_10 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 The performance was great but the result, not so much. The officiating last night especially hurt us a lot...But continue playing how we played this international break and we're definitely capable of getting 4th place! I didn't expect us to get any points on the board away to the US and Costa Rica anyway haha, so getting anything would have been way beyond expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Free Rafa Marquez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Ruined my accumulator. What has happened to the US national team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 USA might actually end up in a playoff spot, I see them losing in Honduras this next week seeing as they historically struggle in central america. Then they have to play in the Asia playoff, which could be against Australia or South Korea, 2 superior teams. Oh dear... Of course they have a chance to win but against those 2 I can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 6 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said: australia or south korea superior??? as for what happened to the USA, the same problem as Mexico, incompetent coaches but at least mexico has the talent to get results even with a terrible coach. To be fair, Australia and South Korea have talent playing in top leagues. Most of the Americans play in the MLS. Usually the league doesn't matter, but Jedinak is better than Bradley, Ryan is better than Howard/Guzan, Juric is about the same level as Altidore. As for South Korea, Son Heung-Min is better than any player the USA has ever had, never mind just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Viva la Panama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 So much for CONCACAF being a tough qualifying zone. USA having a field day so far. Pulisic and Wood are 2 lovely players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Oh wow , Benny Feilhaber is on the bench. Haven't seen him in ages. Always thought he was a criminally underrated midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I actually do want to see USA in the world cup. This match has gotten me to realize that they have an interesting side Bobby Wood, Christian Pulisic and John Brooks are my 3 favourite American players. There's a few that don't get called up that are decent. Brooks as I mentioned, I believe he's not in the call up. I also heard good things Emerson Hyndman. Bruce Arena is so uninspiring though. I can see the USA doing something decent at the next World Cup with a different manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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