So, it's England v Brazil.....

[Remster 30]

there's gonna be lots of sad faces in the pubs in Friday night... hehehe...
actually, if Brazil play like they did today, England may have a chance....
Remster
Muff 914

[nacmacfeegle 0]

Engalnd and Germany in the final?
Oh no, not again.......
Cya
D
GR# 37
"I don't believe that kindness is a weakness"

[skymama 37]

Hey, don't count out the US boys now. They're plugging along pretty well! The best showing the US has had in 72 years, I heard today.
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[airborne31582 0]

Yeah, it's amazing, France got knocked out in the first round and the U.S. wins against Mexico? Never thoughtwe would have a soccer team that would make it past the first round
Chris Ramirez
New Mexico State University

[skymama 37]

It's probably a mix of a little luck, and the fact that no one thought the US had a chance in hell. So the pressure was off, and they were probably more mentally relaxed, which resulted in them playing better. Now, they have a bunch of adrenaline flowing, and good vibes, and are going for it! I'm no sports psychologist, but that was my experience from years and years of competitive swimming. Anyway, it's been fun for my soccer playing son and I to follow their progression. At least it's gotten him away from cartoons and Playstation for a little while!
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[PLFKING 4]

First time a US team has ever won a game in the round of 16. And Mexico has nowhere near the power or skill that a Brazil or a Germany can muster.
I'd like to see our boys pump up big-time and upset Germany on Friday, but I'm not holding my breath.......the good thing is that this exposure may influence some of our younger athletes to pursue a soccer career instead of basketball or football, and maybe the US can be competitive on the world stage within the next 10-15 years.
And sorry, but I can't see England beating Brazil either......I'm afraid we'll be hearing a lot of wailing and teeth-gnashing from our UK friends.....Don

[skymama 37]

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and maybe the US can be competitive on the world stage within the next 10-15 years

Nick Miller....remember the name, he's consumed with soccer. Although, that may change when he's 18 and can start skydiving!
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[nacmacfeegle 0]

Not every UK citizen supports England! .
Cya
D
GR# 37
"I don't believe that kindness is a weakness"

[PLFKING 4]

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Nick Miller....remember the name, he's consumed with soccer.

(jotting down the name on my 10-year calendar...) Didn't you say he already has some tunnel time ??
Don

[skymama 37]

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Didn't you say he already has some tunnel time ??

Yep, he sure does, and he loved it. He might be the new wave of skydiving kids who get lots of time in the tunnel before they ever make it in the air.
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[freeflir29 0]

Is this another one of those "sports" threads? Did you see the guy that set himself on fire because he wanted to help his team as the "12 player" What freakin idiot!!! At least he is out of the gene pool.....
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[jfields 0]

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teeth-gnashing from our UK friends.....

First, they need to brush their teeth so they keep them.
Seriously, I am pretty impressed that we have gotten this far. It is kind of surprising considering how unimportant soccer is in American culture. I played in school, but everyone else I knew played basketball or football.
Justin