2014 FIFA World Cup

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Well it's that time again, once every four years the world gets together to see who's the best in "The Beautiful Game". The World Cup starts today at 4pm when host country Brazil battles Croatia. If you have some time to check out a match, I highly suggest it as all games will be aired on the ESPN family of networks.
Here are just a few of my players to watch for:
Lionel Messi - Argentina
Christiano Ronaldo - Portugal
Luis Suarez - Uruguay
Mario Ballotelli - Italy
Manuel Neuer - Germany
Iker Casillas - Spain
Aryen Robbin & Robin Van Persie - Netherlands
Neymar - Brazil
Wayne Rooney - England

There are many, many more stars (and some in the making), so please feel free to add who you think we should watch for and discuss which countries you'll be supporting.

[Lerch]

I started a Yahoo WC Pick'em group. Get after it.

http://y.ahoo.it/o570Vgzr

[Lerch]

Spain has to be a front runner for the World Cup. Winning it in 2010 and destroying Italy 4-0 in the 2012 Euro Cup. Lock them into the Final 4 at least.

Capt. listed the Goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, as a player to watch. I'd like to add Striker David Villa and Midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Very strong up the middle with this squad.

[Lerch]

Last World Cup, you might remember the loud buzzing noise at every game.

This Cup those Vuvuzelas are outlawed. :woot:

Brazilians might have thought they could bring their Caxirolas, but those are banned too. Yes! Yes! Yes!

[Lerch]

I got this site here, you know, to get Milkman up to speed. :D

The Hater's Guide to the World Cup

http://screamer.deadspin.com/the-hater-s-guide-to-the-2014-world-cup-1588867715

[Lerch]

I'll be following this link. https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Spain has to be a front runner for the World Cup. Winning it in 2010 and destroying Italy 4-0 in the 2012 Euro Cup. Lock them into the Final 4 at least.

Capt. listed the Goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, as a player to watch. I'd like to add Striker David Villa and Midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Very strong up the middle with this squad.

Absolutely Lerch, Spain is a strong contender to win it all. My wife was born in Spain and is a Barcelona fan so she'll be pulling for the Armada. Hey Lerch, did you see David Villa just recently signed with the new MLS team NYCFC?

[Lerch]

Absolutely Lerch, Spain is a strong contender to win it all. My wife was born in Spain and is a Barcelona fan so she'll be pulling for the Armada. Hey Lerch, did you see David Villa just recently signed with the new MLS team NYCFC?

I did not, as I am scrambling to absorb as much info as possible. I admit, I'm somewhat of a casual fan most of the time. Mostly watching Revs highlights or important int'l matches. That is very good that more int'l players come to the MLS. I guess we can thank Beckham for that.

[Lerch]

Team Rankings

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2092285-fifa-world-cup-2014-pre-tournament-team-power-rankings

[Lerch]

You think baseball salaries are out of control?

The New York Yankees always have a team salary around $200M.

Well, the top 10 teams in soccer are higher.

Colombia @10 = $232M
Portugal @9 = $395M
Italy @8 = $445M
Belgium @7 = $464M
England @6 = $488M
Franch @5 = $549M
Germany @4 = $614M
Brazil @3 = $643M
Argentina @2 = $648M
&
Spain @1 = $664M

http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/jack.kenmare/997857/the-10-most-wildly-expensive-squads-at-the-world-cup-this-summer

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I did not, as I am scrambling to absorb as much info as possible. I admit, I'm somewhat of a casual fan most of the time. Mostly watching Revs highlights or important int'l matches. That is very good that more int'l players come to the MLS. I guess we can thank Beckham for that.

It was probably a little bit of a troll, but Zlatan Ibrahimavich said the US and MLS are "intriguing". If they could pull an international player of that caliber, the sky's the limit for MLS.

[Lerch]

I made a group for us, Netas is in, I don't see you Capt.

I'm trying to figure out how to add you.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I made a group for us, Netas is in, I don't see you Capt.

I'm trying to figure out how to add you.

I'm in, I didn't initially see the invite, but I'm in now.

[Lerch]

All set.

[Lerch]

Only TV coverage I can find right now is on beIN sports.

http://www.beinsports.tv/

[Lerch]

I have to get read for my MRI. Hopefully I can get back before the game starts. Catch ya later.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Only TV coverage I can find right now is on beIN sports.

http://www.beinsports.tv/

That is a good soccer/eurosports channel, but its part of an additional sports package Verizon would make me pay for :(

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I have to get read for my MRI. Hopefully I can get back before the game starts. Catch ya later.

The match kicks off at 4pm EST, you should be fine. :brofist:

[The Butler]

I started a Yahoo WC Pick'em group. Get after it.

http://y.ahoo.it/o570Vgzr

In. I have no idea why, but I'm in. :jj:

[Lerch]

Game On

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Game On

Here we gooooooo :woot:

[Lerch]

I misunderstood or the woman is a moonbat. Today all I did was have a spinal pre-evaluation. Now the X-Rays are ordered, appointment forthcoming. Made an appointment for a PCP, July 1st. Called a hospital to give me records from 1986, 3-4 weeks processing. I guess I'll be chewing painkillers for a month.

[Lerch]

I'm going to medicate the way I want now. :drinkup: :spliff: :D

[Lerch]

Whoa, that was close.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I misunderstood or the woman is a moonbat. Today all I did was have a spinal pre-evaluation. Now the X-Rays are ordered, appointment forthcoming. Made an appointment for a PCP, July 1st. Called a hospital to give me records from 1986, 3-4 weeks processing. I guess I'll be chewing painkillers for a month.

Shitty


I'm going to medicate the way I want now. :drinkup: :spliff: :D

Get after it.

[Lerch]

hahaha the guy has sensitive feet.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

hahaha the guy has sensitive feet.

Did you see Nemar tweak his ankle a little in warmups?

[Lerch]

Keep an eye out for direct kicks, the refs are going to spray something on the field like shaving cream to keep the 10 yards accurate.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

HOOOOOOLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYY SSSSSHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTT

Brazil Own Goal :facepalm:

[Lerch]

Did you see Nemar tweak his ankle a little in warmups?

No. Things not going so well for Brazil so far.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Keep an eye out for direct kicks, the refs are going to spray something on the field like shaving cream to keep the 10 yards accurate.

Yeah, its an aerosol powder that fades upon touching it. Pretty cool technology.

[Lerch]

Wake up Brazil

[The Butler]

Own goal Brazil. The fix is in.

[Lerch]

Unreal that kid.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

GOOOOOAAALLLLLL Neymar.

[Lerch]

Did Brazil have a player named Hulk?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Did Brazil have a player named Hulk?

Yep, it's of course a nickname but the dude is ripped.
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5_EgLIQDlkvhYZU4PH_vYoi_n-TCh0g4R45obCKDC6o2S5CXK

http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/souza-brazilian-hulk-forward.n.jpg

[Lerch]

I smell a goal

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Good first half.

[Lerch]

Yep. Glad it was close.

[Lerch]

I only earned one award in sports ever and it was soccer when I was 12. :jj:

[Lerch]

My Al Bundy moment

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I only earned one award in sports ever and it was soccer when I was 12. :jj:

I just played in my first over 30 adult soccer league. My team finished 3-2-5 :jj: I was the GK. I only gave up 2 goals per game, which isn't bad considering I never played before.

[The Butler]

effen from the darkside joined the pick 'em.

[Lerch]

cool. good luck.

[Lerch]

I just played in my first over 30 adult soccer league. My team finished 3-2-5 :jj: I was the GK. I only gave up 2 goals per game, which isn't bad considering I never played before.

indoor or outdoor?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

indoor or outdoor?

Outdoor 50ydx75yd field with 6x18 goals.

[Lerch]

Outdoor 50ydx75yd field with 6x18 goals.

Cool.

I could never run around for 45 mins straight.

[Lerch]

I should have started the pick em sooner, and let Butler post it over at the DS.

But, I posted it else where no body joined oh well.

[Lerch]

You see when they make that wall, I'd make my team make another wall at an angle not to be offside, but 6 or 8 legs ready to one time a kick.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Cool.

I could never run around for 45 mins straight.

These were 4-15 minute quarters with a 2 minute water break between each quarter and a 10 minute half time. Subs were on the fly, it was super competitive.

[Lerch]

Oh Hulk is #7 now.

[Lerch]

Oh shit it's on.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

That was a bullshit penalty right there, what a flop :rolleyes:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Ref.

[Lerch]

Yep. The ugly side of soccer.

[Lerch]

Croatia needs to just chill and avoid more cards. Still time.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Croatia needs to just chill and avoid more cards. Still time.

Yeah, they got 20 minutes, just need to get possession and make a few nice crosses. They've shown Brazil can be weak defending the low ball cross.

[Lerch]

Um. What fuck was that mess?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Croatia gets jobbed on another call.

[The Butler]

I should have started the pick em sooner, and let Butler post it over at the DS.

But, I posted it else where no body joined oh well.

Couple more might join. They only missed one game.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's game of Spain/Netherlands at 3pm.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Brazil's back line has not impressed me today.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Ref just missed a clear foul against Brazil and Oscar scores a schoolyard goal :rolleyes:

[Lerch]

That guy is Lebroning?

[The Butler]

I picked Brazil 3-1. The game can stop now.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I picked Brazil 3-1. The game can stop now.

I had it 2-1, that last Oscar goal was bullshit :jj:

[The Butler]

I win!!!!!

[Lerch]

Mike Tirico is the one here that doesn't belong.

[Lerch]

3 games tomorrow, Noon, 3pm, and 6.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I win!!!!!

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m885hgH3HR1rxf006o1_500.gif

[Lerch]

hahaha

http://nesn.com/2014/06/twitter-users-go-off-on-wrong-marcelo-after-own-goal-in-world-cup-opener/

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Three games on the slate for today.
Mexico/Cameroon - Noon
Spain/Netherlands - 3pm
Chile/Australia - 6pm

All times are Eastern Standard Time

[Lerch]

Game Time Weather 73 Degrees 94% Humidity and Raining.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Mexico just got jobbed on an offsides call that would have and should have been a goal for them.

[Lerch]

Yeah. I just posted that in the wrong thread. :jj:

[Lerch]

I can see that kick to arm hurting a little.

[Lerch]

good chance for Camroon

[Lerch]

Huh?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Huh?

That last goal that was disallowed for Mexico was the right call believe it or not.

[Lerch]

Google says it's 73, TWC says 91. That's more like it.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Watch for #9 Samuel E'too on Cameroon. He plays for Chelsea and is a stud.

[Lerch]

brutal non call.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

brutal non call.

Elbow to the grill in front of the ref usually gets you a yellow.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Pretty exciting game so far, even with the bad calls and conditions.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Messi advertises for Pepsi? Boooooooooo

[Lerch]

It's been pretty even so far.

I picked a draw.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I picked Mexico to win 1-0.

[Lerch]

There 1

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

GOAL Mexico
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/942/011/mexico_display_image.jpg?1305570285

[Lerch]

they have those homeless spikes for cleats.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

they have those homeless spikes for cleats.

Yeah they do ;))

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

The Mexican fans traveled well for this game.

[Lerch]

They all came in one truck.

[Lerch]

:jj:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

They all came in one truck.

:rofl::brofist:

[The Butler]

GOAL Mexico
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/942/011/mexico_display_image.jpg?1305570285

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/856747540.gif?1402680550

[The Butler]

Nice save.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

I picked the Mexico game right 1-0 :woot:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

And now the match of the day, in my opinion. Spain vs. The Netherlands.

[The Butler]

PK Spain.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Good call on the PK.

Goal Espana!!!

[The Butler]

Nice header. 1-1.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

What an amazing goal by Robin Van Persie. wow

[Lerch]

sweet goal. fell asleep after the last match.

[The Butler]

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/856755355.gif?1402688579

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKDwzlw4bic

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Dammit Butler :jj:

[The Butler]

Dammit Butler :jj:

:ninja:

[The Butler]

Rut ro.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Aryen Robben with a beauty. Orange up 2-1 over the Armada.

[SJ]

cool a soccer thread

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

This is a shocker, The Dutch up 3-1 now.

[Lerch]

the 'underdogs' have played well in all the games.

[The Butler]

The Netherlands are making a mockery of this.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Spain has officially shit the bed :facepalm:

Iker Casillas having an abyssmal game today.

RVP going off like a boss with two goals today.

[Lerch]

Spain need to have a short memory after this game. unexpected to say the least. Ned is playing hungry wanting payback for losing in 2010.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Spain need to have a short memory after this game. unexpected to say the least. Ned is playing hungry wanting payback for losing in 2010.

Well said and spot on. :brofist:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Holy fuck what a beatdown. 5-1 sheesh.

[The Butler]

Mockery complete.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

As much as it pains me because Casillas is one of my all time favorites, it might be time to bring in De Gea.

[The Butler]

Anyone that got this score correct is pure retard.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Anyone that got this score correct is pure retard.

No doubt :happydance:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Casillas with a little redemption stopping two big shots back to back right there.

[Lerch]

The scheduling of the games couldn't be better. You get about an hour between games to get shit done.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Next up... Chile vs. Australia

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Chile up by a two quick goals in under 14 minutes. Australia looks totally outclassed in this match.

[Lerch]

At least I'll have one pick correct. :jj:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Aussy, Aussy, Aussy, Oi, Oi, Oi.
Nice header by Tim Cahill
2-1 Chile.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

The second half of this game got real exciting all of a sudden...

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Australia has really impressed me in this second half. They have definitely found a second gear.

[Lerch]

I agree. They have come close to tying it up.

[Lerch]

All the diving is what turns people off of the sport. I don't believe it's really the refs fault, it's more of a sportsmanship issue. It's on the players.

[Lerch]

Greece Vs Columbia @ noon
Costa Rica Vs Uruguay @3
Italy Vs England @6
Japan Vs Côte d'Ivoire @9

Saturday Games.

[Lerch]

Columbia strikes first. So far lame GIFs of the celebration.

[Lerch]

Columbian player gets head butted and gets cut. Getting stitched up on the sideline.

[Lerch]

Greece player Kone with a labeled shot turned away. Still 1-0 COL

HT

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Hey Lerch, I got a late start today. Had to do a bunch of running around. Came in on the 20'. Kind of a slow game, but Greece seems to be stepping it up at the end. Should be a better second half.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Just saw GiGi Buffon, the Italian GK is out for the game against England, that could be huge.

[Lerch]

Hey Cap.

Ref is Booking like a mofo now. I think it's the American ref. 1st one in a while.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Goal for the Colombians 2-0, this one is probably over.

[Lerch]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[Lerch]

That sucked.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Greece just missed a golden opportunity to get back in this one.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2VzcuVm2FEA/Uto1m5Ki0FI/AAAAAAAApbw/Z0U2MeCVfro/s1600/Ca%C3%AFn+by+Henri+Vidal,+Tuileries+Garden,+Paris,+1896.jpg

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Colombia now up 3-0.

[Lerch]

The excitement is wearing off. :jj:

Just a little. Looks like a PK coming up.

[Lerch]

fucking dart

[The Butler]

Overall leader in the pick 'em has 5 correct picks and 4 correct scores.

[Lerch]

probably some FIFA guy, they cheat so bad. :cheers:

[Lerch]

you know sometimes in youth soccer it's like a bunch of kids chasing the ball kicking each others shins more than the ball and not a single one of them goes down.

[Lerch]

i guess if your jersey gets held and the ref won't call it, might as well flop.

[Lerch]

good save, he was almost fooled.

[The Butler]

How long is this half?

[Lerch]

costa rica draws even in the 54th min.

guy celebrates by mocking a crack mother.

[Lerch]

How long is this half?

both halves are 45 mins.

[The Butler]

both halves are 45 mins.

My bad. I thought it was still the first.

[The Butler]

Ricans make it 2-1.

[Lerch]

There was only a few extra minutes in the 1st.

[Lerch]

Upset brewing.

[Lerch]

if costa rica wins they had some very very good odds. over +700

[The Butler]

if costa rica wins they had some very very good odds. over +700

I'm seeing Uruguay -900 in yesterday's multi color fishwrap.

And I have no idea what that means.

[Lerch]

I am just assuming -900 is bet 900 to win 100, and +700 is bet 100 to win 700.

[Lerch]

slick goal.

[The Butler]

Ricans kicking ass and taking names.

[Lerch]

red card.

[Lerch]

How bout that. Italy gets one off a corner, England comes down and scores.

[Lerch]

and someone is hurt on the English sideline after the goal celebraish. :jj:

[The Butler]

This game can end right now.

[The Butler]

Goal Nips!

[Lerch]

Jap with a left footed snipe.

[Lerch]

What the fuck was that? :jj:

[Lerch]

Was it a moth? You could put a saddle on it?

[Lerch]

Late comeback by who ever these guys are? Ivory Coast. Africa?

[Lerch]

Poor goal tending on that corner.

[Lerch]

The Swiss tie it up quickly in the 2nd half.

[Lerch]

One thing I;ll never understand about this game, is the lack of urgency by some teams.

[Lerch]

One more you Swiss bastards!

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

This would be a totally different game if Zlatan Ibrahimovich was playing for the Swiss, that guy is a flat out bad ass.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

The Frogs have had two nice shots dink off the crossbar already. Its been all France so far in this game.

[The Butler]

Legit penalty? Didn't see it.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Goal line technology getting its first real work on this second French goal.

[Lerch]

Legit penalty? Didn't see it.

Yes.

[Lerch]

Goal line technology getting its first real work on this second French goal.

While they are at it they could use that tech for oob.

[Lerch]

SHHHHHIIIITTT! Come on you 3rd world bastids!

[The Butler]

Keep playing keep away.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

You had to score that third goal didn't you, you French bastards :jj:

[Lerch]

replay in soccer? riiiiiiight.

[Lerch]

Gonna have to come up with a World Cup drinking game.

[Lerch]

I know you guys don't do twitter, but this is a cool account..

https://twitter.com/WC2014Babes

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Bosnia is gonna have some tough sledding. If they focus too much on Messi, you have to worry about Zabaleta, Di Maria and Sergio Kun Aguero. Aye Aye Aye.

[Lerch]

Butler has to switch channels, bet on an early goal.

[Lerch]

Are there any teams who's player's names have no vowels?

[Lerch]

Pele was better than Maradona. Argentina has little brother syndrome. :D

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

9" of rain have fallen in the last 40 hours in Natal, Brazil.

[Lerch]

Is that where they had a serious drought just before the WC started?

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Is that where they had a serious drought just before the WC started?

Not sure, I know they had issues with the pitch drying out up in Manaus (The rain forest stadium).

[Lerch]

Not sure, I know they had issues with the pitch drying out up in Manaus (The rain forest stadium).

I forget too. The first match were it was raining, they mentioned it had not rained in weeks if not months.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Let the beat down commence :jj:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

That was quick :jj:
Argentina up 1 - Nil

[Lerch]

Fucking dummy. Misread the ball. Butler with the goal.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

They should go back to killing people for getting own goals :jj:

[Lerch]

right, even the soccer world has become more pussified. :lol:

[Lerch]

The stadiums look gorgeous and other than the riots it doesn't seem too too bad there.

The place looks packed.

[Lerch]

Why did he pass? :jj: Messi!

[Lerch]

Not as impressive as a 1-0 score would indicate, but bosnia ain't doing much.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Messi quiet in the first half. Let's see what he does in the second here.

[Lerch]

:ahha: Argentina can sandbag against this team. it's a light jog in the park.

[Lerch]

Not pressing.

[Lerch]

he has small legs and they are fast

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Argentina letting them hang around :munch:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Messi GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!

[Lerch]

:jj: Sick.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Looked like it nicked a defender on the way in.

[Lerch]

Small deflection off the defenders leg off the inside of the post.

Photochop him on that Jesus statue.

[Lerch]

Hey Bosnia, thanks for coming. :jj:

[Lerch]

NICE!!!! :woot:

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Rut Ro Argentina...:munch:

[Lerch]

:partyhard:

[Lerch]

nonnononononon whew.

[Lerch]

Team USA tomorrow. Must win game.

[Lerch]

Ronaldo is a head case, he's never 100%.

[Lerch]

3rd most replied to thread in the sports forum and the most posts in this sports forum in 4 years. By the Final it will be the most replied to thread.

[Lerch]

no draw games yet. wc record.

[Lerch]

Portugal coming unglued. They are fucked. I knew they were over rated.

[The Butler]

Portugal gettin' a whoopin'.

[Lerch]

Hey Butler, put your gifs in here too. :D

I looked at the Canadian National Team. :jj: :rofl:

Stick to hockey. I can't find where that team has scored any int'l goals.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Nice comeback win for Belgium in the early game today.
A gigantic draw for Mexico as they keep host country Brazil scoreless.
Russia/S. Korea about to kick off. The pundits are giving ROK no chance to win tonight, BUT THAT'S WHY THEY PLAY THE GAME. C'mon S. Korea.

[Lerch]

Got home in time to catch the end of the Brazil/Mexico game. Mexico goalkeep played out of his mind.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Got home in time to catch the end of the Brazil/Mexico game. Mexico goalkeep played out of his mind.

MVP of the game for sure. He stopped six potential Brazilian shots from going in today.
One of the top saves of the WC so far IMO...
http://cosbysweaters.nextimpulsemedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/save1.gif

[The Diacos Radio]

Who would have thought Spain would be one of the first teams eliminated? Looks like we will have a new champion this go around barring a big Spain comeback.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Who would have thought Spain would be one of the first teams eliminated? Looks like we will have a new champion this go around barring a big Spain comeback.

Yep Brian, Spain is a huge disappointment so far. Their defense looks anemic and Iker Casillas looks like he's having all kinds of trouble saving shots. Oh yeah, their forwards are nothing to write home about either.:jj: One goal in two games equals zero points for them.

[The Butler]

http://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/alex-song-red-card-against-croatia-c.gif

[Lerch]

You hit harder than that Butler. :jj:

[Lerch]

http://www.sportsgrid.com/video/univisions-live-call-of-clint-dempseys-speedy-goal-is-the-best-live-call/

Univision’s Live Call Of Clint Dempsey’s Speedy Goal Is The Best Live Call

[Lerch]

Best goal of the tourney, until the two scored by Uruguay's Luis Suarez.

Twinkle toes.

[Lerch]

Cap, Butler, what is the best GIF of the world cup 2010?

[Lerch]

My world cup.

[Cpt. Mcgillicutty]

Best goal of the tourney, until the two scored by Uruguay's Luis Suarez.

Twinkle toes.

I still say the Van Persie header is the best goal thus far.
The best save goes to Memo Ochoa on his diving save against the Neymar header.

[Lerch]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omO1PQehOUc

[Lerch]

Match fixing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnNbT3s4bIg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C83EbVDs5gM

[Lerch]

Racist Fans in Blackface Attended Ghana-Germany Game (Photo)
Read more at http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2014/06/racist-fans-in-blackface-attended-ghana-germany-game-photo/#9wp1dvUReYjDWPsL.99

[Lerch]

Updated Soccer Power Index odds to advance from Group G: Germany 99.7%,US 76%, Ghana 19%, Portugal 5%.

[Lerch]

If the U.S. loses to Germany 2-0, and the Portuguese beat Ghana 3-0, it will go down to ... a random drawn lottery to see who moves out of the group stage.

[Lerch]

Our North American friends have a clouded view of what a tackle is.

[Lerch]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XviR7esUvo

[Lerch]

:jj:

http://chicago.barstoolsports.com/files/2014/06/Screen-Shot-2014-06-23-at-3.35.09-PM.png

[Lerch]

https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/C1059361DF1092897988327690240_2bd235bb5c5.0.4.9718769279679502484.mp4?versi onId=I1GTZF72HhuQx9_Coe2W9z.n9G7_6r8G

[Lerch]

https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/5A58F5BA381092953242800992256_2702d0ea775.0.4.3587422899631209892.mp4?versi onId=vFm9XCd28Dmvwstde1vrbJy7JNCi7e6v

[Lerch]

Bradley taking a beating on the radio about the lost opportunity on his easy goal missed, and coughing up the ball that led to the equalizah.

Some dude from Uruguay bit somebody? :jj:

[Lerch]

What do you think Cap? The whole team kinda brainfarted. Klinsmann made some subs, it was hot as hell, etc. Maybe they were caught up the in moment. In some sense, it would have been such an epic win, the draw was like a loss. Portugal doesn't do much better than the US is soccer in reality, because Rinaldo is so good. What does he care, he's paid, he's laid. I put him in the category of the player who has all the pretty stats, but no clutch championship moments.