Really? I'd love to hear the reasons why you think so... usually I'd doubt it right off the bat, but if you say so, maybe they've got something I haven't noticed this year. For sure I wouldn't have them taking it all home, though.

I was disappointed in Poland today. It's not like I follow the team or anything, but when they got on the field, for the first like 15 minutes or so, they looked like they were going to be the better team, I liked their playing style better than Ecuador's. But I guess Ecuador was more ready than they looked. I kept thinking Poland would score though. They blew a LOT of chances. Germany was a good win, though.

I cannot WAIT for Argentina tomorrow. That's going to be fun to watch. Today I kept thinking, I can't wait until we have some more hot-blooded teams on the field. Man, it's like an art form, isn't it?

The world cup has started "COME ON ENGLAAAAND!!

Really? I'd love to hear the reasons why you think so...[/b][/quote]Here are a few reasons.........
DaMarcus Beasley | Midfielder - Champions League experience, goal focused and fast

Carlos Bocanegra | Defender - 2 time defender of the year

Brian Ching | Forward - hot for headers - tall and fast

Bobby Convey | Midfielder - break out player - look for surprises

Landon Donovan | Midfielder - even as a midfielder, he will serve as an extra striker with great ball control

Brian McBride | Forward - kept Fulham from relegation this year - he will be the top US scorer this year

Oguchi Onyewu | Defender - this big man is selfish about his area on defense and he's smart (more than a match for the 6'8" Koller w/ the Czech's)

Kasey Keller | Goalkeeper - lots of European experince, but I like Tim Howard a little better (faster reactions)

Claudio Reyna | Midfielder - very experienced captain that will help control midfield - also, he's an American born half Argentine / half Portuguese - WOW!

Englaaaand!!!!!

sorry to disappoint you but USA just got spanked by the Czech Republic 3-0. now Italy's on the line. I think they're gonna win easy.

Well, Italy won 2-0 against Ghana, but it wasn´t an easy match. The second goal was a mistake of a back up player from Ghana.

Wasn't it Kuffour who made that mistake?

Hard to win when you stand around watching the other team shoot un-contested. Nevertheless, I am no fair weather fan. Hopefully, they will watch the game and adjust accordingly. I still hold high hopes that Ching and McBride will start a scoring binge.

yes it was him. and WHAT-A-MISTAKE! oh my god he screwed up big time! Brazil is coming tomorrow, I can't wait to see how it will be. either champion or a bust I think.

So my brother predicted before the game today that Crouch would score in the 83rd minute.

That was weird..

Yeah OMG that is weird

Barely played with his European sub-top team PSV
They are not bad players, but there are 100's of players like these, they can't make the difference.

"Guch" is a very good defender indeed.

Not bad, but he won't 'make' the game since he is a defensive midfielder.

Sorry guys, but the USA won't make it to the 1/4 finals again, like they did in 2002. Italy and Tsjech Rep. wil go trough.

Well,we've had the first shock of the finals Ghana beat the czechs 2-0,who seen that coming

I agree... watching them play on Monday, I wondered how they made it past the qualifiers. :rolleyes: Today should be a fun game though, just because it's Italy and they're always fun to watch. Forza Azzurri!

But yeah, USA is going down. I love my country and all, but soccer is just not something this nation does well.

Well, if nothing else, Italy certainly wins the award for Best Looking Players. :p

Current Score: USA v Italy 1-1

45 Minutes to play, my prediction:

USA will beat Italy 3-1.

Oh man, for SURE. Del Piero, Inzaghi, Toni, Gilardino... the list goes on. No other team has that many. I miss Corradi though, he was fun.

WTF with Zaccardo, man? That smile will only get you so far, my friend.

Even though he's in a Zimmer frame now, Paulo Maldini is by far the best looking footballer ever to have graced the Earth. I'd kill for his eyes.

What was the score i didnt watch it till the end?

final score 1-1

O h so it stopped 1-1 then!?

FRANCE
Barthez is an awful keeper. Goddamnit, France deserved that win .

Viva la fronse!

Wow, you managed to mix 3 languages in 3 words. Good job!

Oh man, for SURE. Del Piero, Inzaghi, Toni, Gilardino... the list goes on. No other team has that many. I miss Corradi though, he was fun.

WTF with Zaccardo, man? That smile will only get you so far, my friend. [/b][/quote]You're mistaken. The best looking players to grace the field are Iain Dowie aka Mr Incredible:

[img]http://www.the-onion-bag.com/image.php?story=15&io=2&ft=jpg[/img]

And Peter Beardley:

I really hope Rooney and Owen start tomorrow's game. Bring Crouchy on once we've got four goals.

Yeah thats what i hope. Owen a cool player dont you think?

He's beter than Crouch.

Brazil

I know that you can never write Brazil off,but there not looking as strong as they normally are,Ronaldo has been awful this year and Ronaldhinho hasn't been able to pull off any tricks as yet.But will see