Thread: Soccer World Cup

Originally Posted by Buff

Goldman Sachs had the U.S. at 250:1 to win it all. Our coach said it's not realistically possible for us to win it. And our group draw effing blows (because the competition is so good). That's an uphill battle.

I'd be happy if they made it out of the group stage. That's a really tough draw.

Originally Posted by Slick

I'd be happy if they made it out of the group stage. That's a really tough draw.

If we lose to effing Ghana again I'm going to be super bitter.

Originally Posted by Buff

If we lose to effing Ghana again I'm going to be super bitter.

Yeah, that was a tough loss last time. Michael Essien is better than any player on the US side. I was hoping he was too old to go to Brasil but I think I read somewhere that he's in good form and ready to go. Not good for us.

Originally Posted by Buff

If we lose to effing Ghana again I'm going to be super bitter.

I had similar thoughts when I saw the draw. I think we'll beat Ghana, but once we get to Germany my confidence wanes a little.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I had similar thoughts when I saw the draw. I think we'll beat Ghana, but once we get to Germany my confidence wanes a little.

Yeah, I don't have any confidence that we can hang with Germany... But I was slightly encouraged by the news that Ronaldo is dealing with a leg injury. Maybe we can hang with Portugal.

Originally Posted by Slick

Yeah, that was a tough loss last time. Michael Essien is better than any player on the US side. I was hoping he was too old to go to Brasil but I think I read somewhere that he's in good form and ready to go. Not good for us.

Tough losses the last two times!

Originally Posted by Buff

Yeah, I don't have any confidence that we can hang with Germany... But I was slightly encouraged by the news that Ronaldo is dealing with a leg injury. Maybe we can hang with Portugal.

We absolutely can beat Portugal if Ronaldo isn't fit.

I should troll this thread, but I won't.

Originally Posted by Buff

Tough losses the last two times!

The second was worse because I thought we had played better than they did.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

We absolutely can beat Portugal if Ronaldo isn't fit.

He hasn't exactly played well in international play either. I think we could win that one outright.

Klinsmann was a big game player - he might surprise you, but getting out that group wil be ninja level hard

Originally Posted by chazoe60

I should troll this thread, but I won't.

Nah, just go with your gut.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

I should troll this thread, but I won't.

You sure you want to do that?

Originally Posted by daveaitken18

Klinsmann was a big game player - he might surprise you, but getting out that group wil be ninja level hard

I hope he's not suiting up, because I don't think 50 year old is going to help.

Originally Posted by elsid13

I hope he's not suiting up, because I don't think 50 year old is going to help.

Brilliant!