Jimmy Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Watch out for the USA in years to come. Ive been saying this for years. There main sponsors Nike are pumping millions into grass root levels, this is something which is not being done here and with the younger generation starting to take interest, they could be a top nation within 20 years or so. On top of that a huge population where they are taught that losing is not acceptable unlike England where there are no losers or winners (gay).You heard it here first. its Adidas not Nike, people like Freddy Adu came through the generation adidas program in the MLS
Edmund Posted 25 June 2009 Author Posted 25 June 2009 its Adidas not Nike, people like Freddy Adu came through the generation adidas program in the MLS Oh ok my bad. I knew one of the major companies was doing there bit. I must be getting confused becaused Nike sponser there shirts. When I was in New York I went to Nike town and saw a massive poster of Kasey Keller, I wanted to rip it down and take it home
Jimmy Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Nike are still the US main sponsors though. yes but Adidas are the 1 running all the youth academy things with MLS
The Blur Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 that Charlie Davies of Hammerby looked useful Got be Alidatore for me- he reminds me of Heskey! After watching the match I was inspired to have a go on FIFA09 with a mate, I picked USA and scored with Alidatore that Charlie Davies of Hammerby looked useful Got be Alidatore for me- he reminds me of Heskey! After watching the match I was inspired to have a go on FIFA09 with a mate, I picked USA and scored with Alidatore Sorry a double post, my bad
purpleronnie Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Its amazing that a so called non soccer country (untrue btw) like the US can have such a great structure in place for youngsters and then scholarships and over here its our national game and the centre in burton is still not built after more than 10 years. And people wonder why we haven't got to a final in over 40 years.
Edmund Posted 25 June 2009 Author Posted 25 June 2009 Its amazing that a so called non soccer country (untrue btw) like the US can have such a great structure in place for youngsters and then scholarships and over here its our national game and the centre in burton is still not built after more than 10 years. And people wonder why we haven't got to a final in over 40 years. Im telling you now there will be a day when USA will overtake us in football. It will be a sad day but unless we start putting money back into grass roots and have academies like you see in Spain and Portugal we will struggle. Luckily we have a higher ratio of youth into football but with the USA's population that wont be an issue for them.
Jimmy Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Got be Alidatore for me- he reminds me of Heskey!After watching the match I was inspired to have a go on FIFA09 with a mate, I picked USA and scored with Alidatore yeah I thought the same but Villarreal paid about £5m for him so we have no chance, Davies looked a good player too
lcfc_jme Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Agree with all of that apart from the last sentence. Those vuvuzelas are the most annoying things ever seen in a football stadium. I'd rather have a season ticket at Cov than sit next to someone blowing one of those things for 90 minutes. Err.. The brass band at England games? The stupid horns at Under 21's games? God-awful drums (not properly played ones like at Blackpool)?! C'mon, man! Vuvuzelas are not that annoying, and to be honest as has been mentioned countless times during games, removal of them is just westernising what in essence is a chance for South Africa to show off its culture. Embrace them and enjoy them, like me.
breadandcheese Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Its amazing that a so called non soccer country (untrue btw) like the US can have such a great structure in place for youngsters and then scholarships and over here its our national game and the centre in burton is still not built after more than 10 years. And people wonder why we haven't got to a final in over 40 years. I don't take a great deal of interest in football coaching so I don't really understand the Burton plan. Surely if a youngster is good enough or has a lot of potential, he'll be with a top youth academy at a club side, getting all the best coaching and training. I don't really get how Burton fits into this.
BlueSi13 Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 I love it how after one freak result against the Spanish people are now talking the US up as future world champions! its all been said before, even when the "miracle on grass" occurred in 1950 when the US beat England 1-0, just like its been said about Nigeria, Cameroon and various other african nations.... How many of those players that played for the US last night would make it into the spanish, brazilian, italian, german, dutch, argentinian, english, portuguese etc starting line up?........we all no the answer! the truth is the US are light years behind, and while the country as a whole is against "soccer" to an almost militant level, thats never likely to change....
purpleronnie Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 I love it how after one freak result against the Spanish people are now talking the US up as future world champions! its all been said before, even when the "miracle on grass" occurred in 1950 when the US beat England 1-0, just like its been said about Nigeria, Cameroon and various other african nations....How many of those players that played for the US last night would make it into the spanish, brazilian, italian, german, dutch, argentinian, english, portuguese etc starting line up?........we all no the answer! the truth is the US are light years behind, and while the country as a whole is against "soccer" to an almost militant level, thats never likely to change.... But that isnt everything, sometimes the best players dont make the best team, which has been our downfall in the past. You cant compare this result to the 1950 one, the change in funding in grassroots the whole infrastructure is very impressive especially at youth level, the league and the interest in soccer in the US is so much greater than it was back then. As for your comment about US country being against soccer is completely untrue its one of the most played sports in the country and attendances have been steady over the last 15 years, funding for new purpose built soccer stadiums have meant new stadiums being built, every state is chewing at the bit to have an MLS team such is the demand from the public, people who make statements like that show little knowledge except for reading the odd US sports blog on the internet, I have spent over 5 years living in the US over the last 10 years so I feel I know a fair bit about it. I also believe that most british fans have that attitude because the thought of the US actually becoming good and dare I say even better that british sides is unsettling.
shen Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 As for your comment about US country being against soccer is completely untrue its one of the most played sports in the country The most recent figures I've seen actually showed that it was the most played sport in the US. A lot of that probably has to with the US being a force in women's football, but it's still impressive.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Altidore is not that good. The horns are not that annoying.
StanSP Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Altidore is not that good.The horns are not that annoying. Always good on Football Manager Can't see South Africa causing a shock tonight.
shen Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Altidore is not that good.The horns are not that annoying. His finish for the goal was woeful, but he looks a handful!
Edmund Posted 25 June 2009 Author Posted 25 June 2009 But that isnt everything, sometimes the best players dont make the best team, which has been our downfall in the past.You cant compare this result to the 1950 one, the change in funding in grassroots the whole infrastructure is very impressive especially at youth level, the league and the interest in soccer in the US is so much greater than it was back then. As for your comment about US country being against soccer is completely untrue its one of the most played sports in the country and attendances have been steady over the last 15 years, funding for new purpose built soccer stadiums have meant new stadiums being built, every state is chewing at the bit to have an MLS team such is the demand from the public, people who make statements like that show little knowledge except for reading the odd US sports blog on the internet, I have spent over 5 years living in the US over the last 10 years so I feel I know a fair bit about it. I also believe that most british fans have that attitude because the thought of the US actually becoming good and dare I say even better that british sides is unsettling. Spot on.
dandannieldanok Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 I've not sat down and watched Brazil properly now for a few years and its clear to me that they're not a shadow of the side they used to be. I don't think England would have many problems against this lot next year, with Kaka double-marked they don't have a lot.
Guest Bilo Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 I've not sat down and watched Brazil properly now for a few years and its clear to me that they're not a shadow of the side they used to be. I don't think England would have many problems against this lot next year, with Kaka double-marked they don't have a lot. Inclined to agree. They've been living off reputation for a while now, and this was especially clear in Germany three years ago. They look toothless against a South African side that, with all due respect, will do well to make the last 16 next year. Neutralise Kaka and you neutralise any threat they have. I can see them replicating their performance at Germany 2006 and bow out in the quarter-finals. Italy probably won't even make it that far on the evidence of their displays since winning the World Cup. England's chances may well be stronger than we think, due in part to the relatively poor quality of the competition.
dandannieldanok Posted 25 June 2009 Posted 25 June 2009 Great free-kick, but Brazil have been woeful, created virtually nothing.
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