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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">U.S. officials confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SethBlatter?src=hash">#SethBlatter</a> is focus of investigation: <a href="http://t.co/MbdG9YJOWF">http://t.co/MbdG9YJOWF</a></p>— Tom Jolly (@TomJolly) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomJolly/status/605835241584926720">June 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Dear World,

You're welcome.

-'Merica

 

[Irish YJ]

A very nice non-ND soap opera to watch over the next couple years. Betting one of the two WCs coming up get's flipped. US, UK, and Germany are the only ones that could handle without major agitation. Of course BZ could, but would not be in play.

 

[Irish YJ]

ESPN2 has been discussing for the last hour or so. Last 10 minutes about moving the WCs. Would love one of them to move to the US. Missed the last two. Was actually looking forward to going to Russia, but I'll take a Merica WC either year.

 

[notredomer23]

The world owes the US one of 2018, 2022, or 2026 World Cups as a thank you for taking down Blatter.

 

[notredomer23]

Andrea Pirlo will join NYCFC after the Champions League Final.

Andrea Pirlo 'accepts' offer to join Frank Lampard at New York City FC - Transfers - Football - The Independent

 

[ACamp1900]

Anyone know anything about BVB's new head man?? I was sad to see JK go... and I'm hoping this new cat can restore the fire that was lost early this year.

 

[notredomer23]

Huge come back win today by the USMNT against a full strength Netherlands team. The US attacked marvelously. The defense by both sides was suspect. The US prevails over the Netherlands in the Netherlands for first time in US history.

Under Klinsmann's watch, the US has beaten the following teams on their home turf:

Italy
Slovenia
Mexico
Netherlands
Bosnia
Czech Republic

and Germany on US soil. Not a bad list of victories under Klinsmann's tenure against non-CONCACAF opponents.

 

[ACamp1900]

Huge come back win today by the USMNT against a full strength Netherlands team. The US attacked marvelously. The defense by both sides was suspect. The US prevails over the Netherlands in the Netherlands for first time in US history.

Under Klinsmann's watch, the US has beaten the following teams on their home turf:

Italy
Slovenia
Mexico
Netherlands
Bosnia
Czech Republic

and Germany on US soil. Not a bad list of victories under Klinsmann's tenure against non-CONCACAF opponents.

Gold Cup. Then we can talk.

 

[gmnysdad]

I agree with ACamp, however that game today was a pleasant surprise.


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[notredomer23]

Gold Cup. Then we can talk.

I don't agree, actually. Qualify for the Confederation's Cup whichever way, whether its winning it or winning the new playoff... Not winning the Gold Cup would be acceptable if they win the playoff against Mexico(sorry, no one else is gonna make the final besides US and Mex).

Kilnsmann is undefeated in Gold Cups so far, too

 

[NDinMich]

I don't agree, actually. Qualify for the Confederation's Cup whichever way, whether its winning it or winning the new playoff... Not winning the Gold Cup would be acceptable if they win the playoff against Mexico(sorry, no one else is gonna make the final besides US and Mex).

Kilnsmann is undefeated in Gold Cups so far, too

What is the new playoff?

 

[notredomer23]

What is the new playoff?

Winner of the 2013 Gold Cup (The US) plays the winner of the 2015 Gold Cup for the spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup. If the US wins, then there will be no playoff.

 

[NDinMich]

Winner of the 2013 Gold Cup (The US) plays the winner of the 2015 Gold Cup for the spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup. If the US wins, then there will be no playoff.

Thanks.

 

[ACamp1900]

I don't agree, actually.

I disagree.

 

[ACamp1900]

I know this, before Kiln the USMNT had spent time and a half ahead of mex in the world rankings, under him we've tanked and they jumped ahead, AND under him we had the biggest mex soccer embarrassment ever in our control and we purposely let them off the hook....

Beat Mexico, and never let them up, ever...

 

[notredomer23]

I know this, before Kiln the USMNT had spent time and a half ahead of mex in the world rankings, under him we've tanked and they jumped ahead, AND under him we had the biggest mex soccer embarrassment ever in our control and we purposely let them off the hook....

Beat Mexico, and never let them up, ever...

Huh? Prior to the WC last year we were ranked like tenth. We were ranked higher than them for almost all of 2013 and 2014. Klinsmann is also undefeated against Mexico. If anything, I think Klinsmann has solidified the US's spot as the top dog in CONCACAF.

But I agree about your last part. I am still pissed we scored 2 stoppage time goals to allow them into the World Cup.

 

[ACamp1900]

What are we ranked now?

 

[nsisk157]

As of June, #27th. Joke.

 

[ACamp1900]

Haha, that's my point,... So talk to me after the Gold Cup, if we beat mex we should re-establish ourselves as top dogs...

 

[notredomer23]

FIFA ranking means absolutely nothing. The rankings make no sense and their calculations are stupid. Germany beating San Marino in UEFA qualifying is worth more points than the US beating Netherlands, or even if the US beat Mexico in the Gold Cup Final. The only time they'll ever actually mean something is if you are in the top 8 come World Cup time because then you can get seeded, which would be huge.

ELO rankings are for more accurate. US is currently at 18. With the victory over the Netherlands and hopefully a good Gold Cup, they'll move back above 15 which is accurate.

 

[ACamp1900]

I WANT TO BE AHEAD OF MEXICO!!!!!!!!


On another, 'those guys can eat a giant bag of dicks' note,... I've had a busy last ten days or so and completely missed that Rangers got blown the heck out in their promotion playoff.....

Lololol... Thank you Motherwell, thank you. Enjoy another season in the lower tiers you Hun bastards.

 

[notredomer23]

I WANT TO BE AHEAD OF MEXICO!!!!!!!!


On another, 'those guys can eat a giant bag of dicks' note,... I've had a busy last ten days or so and completely missed that Rangers got blown the heck out in their promotion playoff.....

Lololol... Thank you Motherwell, thank you. Enjoy another season in the lower tiers you Hun bastards.

You know I hate Mexico too. I just think the only forum that matters for that is actually on the field and not some stupid ranking system where we are undefeated against them since Klinsmann has been here.

And yes... There was a major brawl at the end apparently. I didn't see it but I read about it. Another year of Celtic winning the title easily.

 

[ACamp1900]

Let me put it this way,... The last year was rough, really rough,... I'm all for two steps back and four steps forward as long as those forward steps are taken soon... I want to see it in the Gold Cup...

Also, I want to see USMNT contend for World Cups, that's the goal, but if that never happens then I'm content if we simply DOMINATE concacaf, once fully established US soccer should frankly,... Mexico should be nothing but a fly we swat around like many other concacaf teams...

I'm not on the Klin is gawd bandwagon, nor am I wanting him fired after the past year ( I've seen plenty of both lately)... I'm waiting to see what happens next month, but I'll say this, if they struggle again, and Mexico wins the tourney... I won't be happy. At all.

 

[notredomer23]

Let me put it this way,... The last year was rough, really rough,... I'm all for two steps back and four steps forward as long as those forward steps are taken soon... I want to see it in the Gold Cup...

Also, I want to see USMNT contend for World Cups, that's the goal, but if that never happens then I'm content if we simply DOMINATE concacaf, once fully established US soccer should frankly,... Mexico should be nothing but a fly we swat around like many other concacaf teams...

I'm not on the Klin is gawd bandwagon, nor am I wanting him fired after the past year ( I've seen plenty of both lately)... I'm waiting to see what happens next month, but I'll say this, if they struggle again, and Mexico wins the tourney... I won't be happy. At all.

Fair on all counts. I am not in the camp that think he should be fired because I think he has done a fine job overall... The only time I really have beef with his coaching is when he makes comments that hate on MLS because the league has really stepped it up and has developed into a respectable league, his player selection is mediocre at times because I feel players like Feilhabber should be on the roster and obviously Donovan in the World Cup, and the past friendlies after the World Cup where they lost like 5 straight. They appear to have turned it around, but like you said. They need to do well in the Gold Cup.

I think regardless of what happens though, he will be the coach come 2018. And if they make it past the group stage, I think he will remain. They're at the point where they need to make the quarters at least, but at the same time, he would be the only coach in US history to have them in the round of 16 multiple times. I think the US is stuck with Klinsmann for a while, unless they tank out of the Gold Cup or he leaves for a professional squad.

 

[ACamp1900]

The MLS thing definitely bugs me... But overall, The thing I'm most unhappy with... Ha, I'm still not over stepping on the gas in added time to save Mexico... Any USMNT team staff should know you sit back there... That was the worst 'loss' in U.S. Soccer history........... I'm not letting that go until,.... Well,... We beat them next month. Haha

 

[ACamp1900]

Stepped away for one minute, and missed the first goal... I really couldn't care less who wins this so if barca gets another here soon I'll prob switch it to baseball... Just wanted a good, intense game.

 

[ACamp1900]

Look, I've played soccer, I know what really hurts and what doesn't,... Seeing Vidal barely Nick the ankle of a Barca player and seeing the guy go down like his leg just exploded kills me, my biggest beef with soccer...

 

[NDinL.A.]

Look, I've played soccer, I know what really hurts and what doesn't,... Seeing Vidal barely Nick the ankle of a Barca player and seeing the guy go down like his leg just exploded kills me, my biggest beef with soccer...

I hate it too, but the Italians do it as well...

 

[notredomer23]

Yeah the flopping has been excessive by Barca but so has Juve. I wanna see some pirlo magic

 

[ACamp1900]

I hate it too, but the Italians do it as well...

Absolutely, I was just using that one example.