OT - USA v. ARG Copa Semi-Final Pre-Game Open Thread

Submitted by Hab on

Kickoff is at 9:00 pm EST.

I know few around the boards are soccer (sack-ah) followers.  For those that are, you're undoubtedly aware of the Men in Blazers.  For those who aren't, they are pundits that take a borderline satirical approach to reporting on the game and state of the sport in the US by combining American enthusiasm for all things American with the other football and throw in an excessive dose of hyperbole.  

All that to say, the US are facing Argentina, and though I fully expect the US squad to get torched, I would suggest for those who aren't fans of the sport, give this one a watch, it promises to feature "the Best Player in the World against the Best Player in the World named Kyle."

-- Suggestion for I believe Brian who hates the 1-10 rankings after soccer matches, I'm with you in loathing those rankings.  I far prefer more subjective metrics: England are Pants.

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swan flu

June 21st, 2016 at 8:36 PM ^

That's a very smart lineup from Argentina. Lavezzi will punish any fullback who bombs up too much. Fernandez an Masch are exquisite at killing counters. USA should have started speed. It's the only chance we've got.

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Dylan

June 21st, 2016 at 9:22 PM ^

I need to never get hopes up for USA soccer ever again. We aren't even playing the same sport as Argentina out there.



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Mr. Yost

June 21st, 2016 at 9:22 PM ^

Michael Bradley is so overrated. He just does everything okay and nothing great and he's "gritty" or "tough" and a leader. Drives me crazy watching him in these types of games.

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