FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014

[olympicoscar]

Five points is very realistic imo. If we can contain Ronaldo I like our chances. That's probably going to involve getting chippy with him and getting him frustrated. We need Cherundolo in his prime at right back for this one.

Not sure if we have the D to contain Ronaldo.

 

[romeo212000]

Not sure if we have the D to contain Ronaldo.

Nor I. I still don't think Jurgen knows who his back four are going to be.

 

[ugafan6612]

I think Cherundolo has to get a spot. I just hope our younger guys can work with him as good as they have with Beasley

 

[romeo212000]

I think Cherundolo has to get a spot. I just hope our younger guys can work with him as good as they have with Beasley

I don't think Dolo has the legs this time. I like Beasley at lb though.

 

[bksballer89]

U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann says a win vs. Ghana in World Cup opener is key - ESPN FC

 

[2Slick]

I come from a heavy Italian family, so of course I am hoping for a 2006 repeat. But regardless if we win or not I cannot wait for the world Cup! I absolutely love it and watch/enjoy every game!

 

[bksballer89]

"I see the American team, obviously not with incredible talent, but they have some good players playing in Europe and in MLS so I think they are ready to create problems like they create problems to Portugal because they beat us in another World Cup before (2002)," Mourinho said Thursday in his new role as World Cup analyst for Yahoo!.

 

[ugafan6612]

American Exports: Steve Cherundolo reportedly set to announce retirement | MLSsoccer.com

Thanks for all the good games you put in Steve. I was hoping he'd have one more WC left in him :/

 

[bksballer89]

He will be missed

 

[ckhokie]

Didn't think he'd have a huge impact on the WC roster this year, but he's definitely been one of our all-time greats

 

[romeo212000]

Love Steve, but he didn't have the legs to be much more than an option off the bench. Somebody is going to have to step up.

 

[ugafan6612]

Love Steve, but he didn't have the legs to be much more than an option off the bench. Somebody is going to have to step up.

I didn't either I just hoped he'd atleast make the squad to help out our D and be a good sub but I understand the decision. Him and Boca are the best defenders we've had since Lalas and Marcelo

 

[ckhokie]

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

This is awesome....can't wait!

 

[xpuctaqpGT]

Anyone wanna take bets on how many stadiums will not be ready by opening kickoff?

 

[sjballer03]

Ultimate XI: Brazil 2014 - ESPN FC

Who did you guys vote for?

My team (4-3-3):
Ronaldo, Benzema, Messi
Xavi, Bastian, Yaya
Evra, Ramos, Thiago, Lahm
Lloris
Manager: Loew

 

[ugafan6612]

Falcao, Messi, Neymar
Iniesta, Fabregas, Schweinsteiger
Alba, Silva, Kompany, Arbeloa
Casillas
Loew

 

[bksballer89]

Can't believe we're only 2 months away.....I just hope we play more than 3 games

 

[sjballer03]

Falcao, Messi, Neymar
Iniesta, Fabregas, Schweinsteiger
Alba, Silva, Kompany, Arbeloa
Casillas
Loew

That's a solid starting XI.

The voting for this thing ended today. Final results:

Aguero, Ronaldo, Messi
Iniesta, Toure, Schweinsteiger
Marcelo, Silva, Ramos, Lahm
Neuer
Del Bosque

 

[xpuctaqpGT]

My dad and brother are going to the final tune up game in Jax, Fl in June. I'll be watching on TV. I hope we see good play as a portent of things to come.