Copa America

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:19 am

Know why these soccer players are paid so much?

Because they seemingly never stop playing.

Copa America kicks off tonight.

http://www.ca2015.com/en/schedule#fndtn-fullcalendar

All of Comnebol will be there. Plus Mexico...

and Jamaica?

Post by **brian** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:27 am

Gotta be a Mexico B team since the Gold Cup starts in three weeks. This is a big Gold Cup year as the winner gets to play the U.S. in a playoff for a Confed Cup spot in 2017 (unless the U.S. wins at which point we're automatically through).

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:35 am

And if Jack Warner was still running shit, I'd put heavy money on crappy refereeing that would ensure that playoff game. I'm still worried about it...

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:36 am

Yeah it's Rafa Marquez and a bunch of nobodies.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:44 am

brian wrote:Gotta be a Mexico B team since the Gold Cup starts in three weeks. This is a big Gold Cup year as the winner gets to play the U.S. in a playoff for a Confed Cup spot in 2017 (unless the U.S. wins at which point we're automatically through).

Isn't sending a b-team what got the U.S. uninvited from the Copa America
http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2007 ... edibility/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Also here is the Mexico team--lots of domestic players
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Copa_ ... ads#Mexico" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:26 pm

Watching a game that Ray Hudson is announcing is like being trapped next to hyper drunk in a bar.

The guy has never seen a pass that wasn't the greatest thing ever, each shot on goal is preceded by bizarre noises and each replay comes complete with him reading through a list of metaphors.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:17 pm

Pruitt wrote:Watching a game that Ray Hudson is announcing is like being trapped next to hyper drunk in a bar.

The guy has never seen a pass that wasn't the greatest thing ever, each shot on goal is preceded by bizarre noises and each replay comes complete with him reading through a list of metaphors.

And every goal hits the back of the old onion bag?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:42 pm

The Sybian wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Watching a game that Ray Hudson is announcing is like being trapped next to hyper drunk in a bar.

The guy has never seen a pass that wasn't the greatest thing ever, each shot on goal is preceded by bizarre noises and each replay comes complete with him reading through a list of metaphors.
And every goal hits the back of the old onion bag?

Wasn't Tommy Smythe the onion bag guy?

Out of nowhere last night, Hudson started calling Arturo Vidal "King Arthur" which then led to a half dozen references to how regal and royal he is. I'm going SAP on tonight's game.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:03 pm

Can any of today's games measure up to Mexico 0-0 Bolivia?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:06 pm

are any of the big teams actually going to show up for this? I'm starting to wish that the Centenario was this summer instead.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Jun 15, 2015 4:21 pm

Pruitt wrote:
The Sybian wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Watching a game that Ray Hudson is announcing is like being trapped next to hyper drunk in a bar.

The guy has never seen a pass that wasn't the greatest thing ever, each shot on goal is preceded by bizarre noises and each replay comes complete with him reading through a list of metaphors.
And every goal hits the back of the old onion bag?
Wasn't Tommy Smythe the onion bag guy?

Out of nowhere last night, Hudson started calling Arturo Vidal "King Arthur" which then led to a half dozen references to how regal and royal he is. I'm going SAP on tonight's game.

I guess that was Smyth. Here is Ray Hudson's trademark call:

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:02 am

He's great in highlights of big goals, but 90 minutes of him is waaay too much.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:34 pm

wait, what?????

http://www.espnfc.us/chile/story/249576 ... ng-offence" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:15 am

Brazil are so useless without Neymar. He was marked out of the game by Colombia then he got frustrated and got sent off. Probably will be a 2 match ban.

Brazil will go out early again and make excuses that they didn't have Neymar again.

I hate what Brazil has become. Heads in the sand.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:27 am

Brazil is still a global power in soccer, but their reputation as the kings of the beautiful game - "Jogo Bonito" and all that crap - is just so much marketing nonsense at this point.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:25 am

On the history of Estadio Nacional

FIFA has always been the best, huh?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 2:50 pm

One of the 30 for 30 shorts done around the time of the World Cup discussed this history.

That place must be haunted.

That French Guy · Post by **That French Guy** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:09 am

Neymar gets a 4-game ban, so Copa’s over for him.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:46 pm

Another day at the Copa.

Cavani got sent off.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:32 am

That could be the worst dive I have ever seen.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/ed ... 7414271272

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:34 am

But refs fall for it, every time.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:25 pm

This tournament just never got good. At least the bar is low for next year's version.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 5:48 pm

Chilean seabass

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 8:39 am

Thought the final was pretty good - but definitely a low rent seeming tournament.

Still, helped fill the gap - now there's only 5 weeks until the EPL kicks off.

joeyclams · Post by **joeyclams** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:59 am

Pruitt wrote:Thought the final was pretty good - but definitely a low rent seeming tournament.

Still, helped fill the gap - now there's only 5 weeks until the EPL kicks off.

For me, it was a great example why fans love/hate South American soccer. Take Colombia. They were a revelation a year ago at the World Cup, scoring goals, playing great, attacking soccer. Then they get in the Copa and revert to a team of hacks. James was a non-factor all tournament because for some reason, they decided to hack their way to the semis. And it almost worked.

Chile, on the other hand, are the reason fans love SA soccer. Aside from the incident with Cavani, they played a really fun style, playing at great pace and always in attack mode. I'm glad they won because they were the best team at the tourney. Argentina played one good game and never really got going. You could see it in the final. Too many waiting for Messi to do something amazing and win the game for them.

Most SA teams know they can't compete straight up with Brazil or Argentina so they decided to play anti-soccer, thinking it's the only way to compete. Chile, unlike Colombia, believed in their talent and didn't fall into the trap of feeling they had to beat the shit out of Argentina to win.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 10:04 am

Chile did a fantastic job of marking Messi - and while there were e few "hard" challenges, it wasn't all that bad.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 1:40 pm

joeyclams wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Thought the final was pretty good - but definitely a low rent seeming tournament.

Still, helped fill the gap - now there's only 5 weeks until the EPL kicks off.
For me, it was a great example why fans love/hate South American soccer. Take Colombia. They were a revelation a year ago at the World Cup, scoring goals, playing great, attacking soccer. Then they get in the Copa and revert to a team of hacks. James was a non-factor all tournament because for some reason, they decided to hack their way to the semis. And it almost worked.

Chile, on the other hand, are the reason fans love SA soccer. Aside from the incident with Cavani, they played a really fun style, playing at great pace and always in attack mode. I'm glad they won because they were the best team at the tourney. Argentina played one good game and never really got going. You could see it in the final. Too many waiting for Messi to do something amazing and win the game for them.

Most SA teams know they can't compete straight up with Brazil or Argentina so they decided to play anti-soccer, thinking it's the only way to compete. Chile, unlike Colombia, believed in their talent and didn't fall into the trap of feeling they had to beat the shit out of Argentina to win.

I really liked how Peru played as well. Hope they can finally get their shit together for qualifying.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:05 pm

I just got presale passwords from US Soccer and MLS for "Copa Venue Passes". I guess these get you the same seat at every game at that venue. I am not planning on going to any of the games, so if someone wants my passcodes, PM me. Looks like they are using unique codes so I only have 2 to share.

Post by **brian** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:10 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:I just got presale passwords from US Soccer and MLS for "Copa Venue Passes". I guess these get you the same seat at every game at that venue. I am not planning on going to any of the games, so if someone wants my passcodes, PM me. Looks like they are using unique codes so I only have 2 to share.

Have they announced venue/dates/times yet? Possible they did and I missed it.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:31 pm

I've got codes too I'm not going to use. Up for grabs.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:36 pm

Used my codes for the Orlando package today. It's the most crap group of games of any venue. Three games, the first two are 3v4 seed, and the third game is Brazil. At least it's not Brazil's third game, after they've already clinched.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:10 pm

What are the prices for tix at Met Life? The final is there, so probably insanely expensive.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:18 pm

govmentchedda wrote:Used my codes for the Orlando package today. It's the most crap group of games of any venue. Three games, the first two are 3v4 seed, and the third game is Brazil. At least it's not Brazil's third game, after they've already clinched.

I got a code as well. Seattle gets an Argentina game, and a quarterfinal.

Not going to go...may try to pick up one ticket somewhere for one of the games.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:26 pm

The Sybian wrote:What are the prices for tix at Met Life? The final is there, so probably insanely expensive.

Final is not included in the venue pass, but buying a venue pass gives you priority access to lottery for the tickets to the final. But $400, $500, or $1425 before ticketmaster fees

The Linc ranges from $300 to $1500

Seattle $240 to $1600

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:48 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:
The Sybian wrote:What are the prices for tix at Met Life? The final is there, so probably insanely expensive.
Final is not included in the venue pass, but buying a venue pass gives you priority access to lottery for the tickets to the final. But $400, $500, or $1425 before ticketmaster fees

The Linc ranges from $300 to $1500

Seattle $240 to $1600

Thanks, but I'll pass on that.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:10 pm

I paid $300 per ticket for 3 games, sitting in the front row of the upper level at midfield. (Orlando)

($100 per game)

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:51 pm

govmentchedda wrote:I paid $300 per ticket for 3 games, sitting in the front row of the upper level at midfield. (Orlando)

($100 per game)

Oh, I was thinking that was the price for each game. Not too bad, then.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:08 pm

For fuck's sake, what do we have to goddamned do?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:04 am

Rex wrote:For fuck's sake, what do we have to goddamned do?

How about not bring down FIFA and Regional leadership for corruption?

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:15 am

what a stupid way to do a draw, first team out of each pot should be in USA's group and then draw for group position.

Should be USA, Colombia, Panama, Bolivia