The new footy thread

[jstewismybastardson]

The past decade has seen a lot more exposure to European soccer by the average Canadian. Coverage of the Champions League, EPL and World Cup/Euro is on par with other sports programming that sees medium-strength popularity (NBA Playoffs, World Series) in this country. Municipalities have spent considerable money building multi-purpose (indoor and outdoor) soccer facilities as a revenue generator, and seen success with that model not only via adult rec leagues but also by expanding the youth development programs. Coaches are brought over from Europe to show the kids how the youngsters in soccer-crazy countries train and develop, and try their hardest to inch the youth here toward that level.

Maybe this is just a blip, but maybe they're finally getting somewhere? I know the England team at the very least was weakened by the U-21's being called up for a match v Portugal, but beating the States and Russia seems legit.

i wasnt looking for an answer to my "question" lol

but since you got into it ... you left out MLS residency programs ... all goal scorers in the Canada u20 european tour games were products of cdn MLS residency team programs

the 16 17 and 18 year old cdn kids who once didnt get the shot to go over to europe now have teams to play on that are playing in competitive league games against the other MLS residency teams across north america

whitecaps had 5 starters in the england game

 

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[jstewismybastardson]

looks like Mesut Osil was on the bench today

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Man City leap frogs Southampton. Still weird seeing Lampard on this team. And Yaya Toure continues to be hot and cold. Today he was on and it's a completely different team when this guy steps up and takes over.

 

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Man City leap frogs Southampton. Still weird seeing Lampard on this team. And Yaya Toure continues to be hot and cold. Today he was on and it's a completely different team when this guy steps up and takes over.

Southampton had conceded 6 goals all season coming into this game - Man City scored three in the second half (two while down a man).

 

[Dougie McBuckets]

New York City FC are monitoring Gerrard's contract situation with Liverpool and could attempt to bring him to MLS.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

New York City FC are monitoring Gerrard's contract situation with Liverpool and could attempt to bring him to MLS.

Because playing Lampard and Gerrard at the same time has always worked.

 

[Dougie McBuckets]

Because playing Lampard and Gerrard at the same time has always worked.

No kidding.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Sorry if posted already, but this is hilarious.

 

[mooger_35]

I enjoy playing against players who dive in Sunday league. By the 2nd half the ref has usually had enough and then you can really hammer them.

 

[puckhead]

I enjoy playing against players who dive in Sunday league. By the 2nd half the ref has usually had enough and then you can really hammer them.

same in beer league hockey. If I get called for a cheap penalty, I will tell the guy that I am REALLY going to earn the next one
It's amazing how many times the player will stay very far away for the rest of the game.

 

[blindbaby]

Anyone going out and diving in rec league soccer or hockey is a fucking tool.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

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[esls79]

Anybody watching the womens World Cup draw right now?

 

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Anybody watching the womens World Cup draw right now?

I'm waiting for Catriona LeMay Doan to put he speed skates on,

 

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Canada gets New Zealand (Herdman's previous team) as one of its opponents in Group A

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Just turned it on. Hope it snows in winnipeg somehow

 

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Add China to Canada's group.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Nice stems kara lang