U.S. WINS WORLD CUP

Originally Posted by soopaman2

...and this is from a country whos teams gets sneered/ridiculed at by Europe, as if watching a toddler try to ride a bike for the first time. Look at them play our sport.

Eh? Where do you get your information from?
Last time I heard the German coach speak about the US team (before the match), she praised the willpower and ability to fight of the US team. Not sure how that matches with what you said above...

They played really well and deserved the title this year, just like Japan did 4 years ago. The German princesses (not too fond of this team, honestly) weren't convincing.

But then again, it's only women's football...

[soopaman2]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Eh? Where do you get your information from?
Last time I heard the German coach speak about the US team (before the match), she praised the willpower and ability to fight of the US team. Not sure how that matches with what you said above...

They played really well and deserved the title this year, just like Japan did 4 years ago. The German princesses (not too fond of this team, honestly) weren't convincing.

But then again, it's only women's football...

I heard that, she also called the American fans loud. The tone of the article seemed like she stopped short of calling them obnoxious, which is fine, they are. But hey, we are patriotic as hell.

America does not help to foster the sport either, hard to get in a commercial break every 6 minutes.

I only think we were a joke is because it is not a highly popular sport here.

I was not crapping on you guys across the Atlantic, I just do not think Americans are given enough respect in this sport, these girls can now heal that image.

Our men even gave a great showing last time out, considering how much more competitive that is. (most the American men played on Euro Teams)

I just wish more Americans would embrace the sport, but you trans atlantic pirates keep stealing anyone good we have.

Our MLS sucks because you guys pay more. *sour grapes *

Originally Posted by soopaman2

I just do not think Americans are given enough respect in this sport, these girls can now heal that image.

That's true I guess. Most BS comments about football I have read came from Americans who complain that "nothing happens" or that there are "no goals ever".

Yeaahhh sounds like true experts...

I'd be surprised if the latest success won't do anything for the sport in the USA, it should become more popular over night, really.
At least I hope so.

[Eichhörnchen]

If you're worried that "nothing happens" in soccer, things could be worse:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...l_cricket_team

Only five cricket pitches in the US and only three of the National Team-members are American born, it says here...

[soopaman2]

Oh but things do happen. All that "nothing happening" is two sides jockying for position or advantage. It makes the goal that may or may not happen that much more exciting.

If you understand what is going on. How the teams play, and what they are trying to do to each other.

Hockey is hard on Americans too, though to a lesser extent, and you see alot of the same tactics at play, though at a faster pace.

I cannot wait until the men play, you guys can have your cup back then.

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

That's true I guess. Most BS comments about football I have read came from Americans who complain that "nothing happens" or that there are "no goals ever".

Yeaahhh sounds like true experts...

I'd be surprised if the latest success won't do anything for the sport in the USA, it should become more popular over night, really.
At least I hope so.

Well...their coach is English...


How the hell did they win?!

[Jimbuna]

Congratulations to the USA....well deserved

Congratulations to the English Lionesses also, who beat Germany into fourth place

I wonder what the result would have been had it not been for that fluke own goal in the Japan semi final

[Gargamel]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Congratulations to the USA....well deserved

Congratulations to the English Lionesses also, who beat Germany into fourth place

I wonder what the result would have been had it not been for that fluke own goal in the Japan semi final

Well..... if you look at the heads-up results vs shared opponents.... the US would have handily thumped you brits.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Gargamel

Well..... if you look at the heads-up results vs shared opponents.... the US would have handily thumped you brits.

On balance I would have to agree

Provided you turned up in time for the kick-off