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OT: Soccer - Women's World Cup Final USA vs Japan Open Thread
July 17th, 2011 at 3:14 PM | 
Argh!
Argh!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:14 PM |
I'm tired of these near
I'm tired of these near
I'm tired of these near goals
CAPITALIZE
July 17th, 2011 at 3:14 PM |
Sometimes I just don't get soccer uniforms
Sometimes I just don't get soccer uniforms
Why are Japan's blue?
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:24 PM |
I have no idea?
I have no idea?
Because blue looks good on everyone?
Probably more likely that USA is the home team and so wears white and Japan has to wear their away unis (but shouldn't they be all red?)
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:26 PM |
Well, China has red, so Japan
Well, China has red, so Japan
Well, China has red, so Japan went blue?
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:31 PM |
Maybe in soccer uniforms
Maybe in soccer uniforms
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:32 PM |
I did mean uniforms: China
I did mean uniforms: China
I did mean uniforms: China has a red one.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:37 PM |
Heres the answer their nat team is known as the blue samarais
Heres the answer their nat team is known as the blue samarais
The red circle and white background on the Japanese flag represents the rising sun; however, the national team also known as the Blue Samurais wear a different color on its soccer jersey, and as its nickname says it is characterized by its blue color. It all started in the 1936 Summer Olympics that took place in Berlin(Germany), when the Nipponese federation decided to wear blue for its soccer jersey and came out well, beating Sweden on the first round. It was a time that the blue color took place, but the Federation had other intentions. On the periods of 1988 and 1990 the blue color was switched to red on the soccer jersey, but after a streak of loses and poor results both for the Seoul Olympics and the 1990 World Cup, the red uniform kit was considered to be jinxed.
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:40 PM |
And now you know
And now you know
And knowing is half the battle.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 4:01 PM |
And blue samurai
And blue samurai
Sounds like an X-Men villain or a Japanese Beer. Either way, cool.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 4:06 PM |
I like this weird line, which
I like this weird line, which
I like this weird line, which sounds like it was translated by the Zero Wing guy:
It was a time that the blue color took place, but the Federation had other intentions.
All your blue are belong to us?
July 17th, 2011 at 3:35 PM |
Chinas ult should be yellow.
Chinas ult should be yellow.
All home jerseys are generally white and sways are colors. So even if china and Japan played one would wear white the other would wear red...
Japan's jerseys should be white (home) and red away. Maybe blue is a special world cup only edition?
In sum (shrugs)
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:51 PM |
Nitpick
Nitpick
In soccer, the home uniform can be dark, as in American football. I don't think there are any regulations about that, other than that a team must have home/away uniforms that are in two different colors.
As far as Japan goes, I think they always have a blue uniform. Some countries, for whatever reason, choose not to use their flag's colors for sports. For instance, Australia always wears yellow and green, and New Zealand wears black and white. And of course, the Netherlands wear orange.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:17 PM |
Ando gets behind the D, but
Ando gets behind the D, but
Ando gets behind the D, but shoots right at Solo.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:25 PM |
That was a great chance for Japan
That was a great chance for Japan
Terrible shot by ando. Really terrible she had time to gather herself and put a much better strike on the ball. That was AWFUL
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:27 PM |
Another great ball and chance by the USA
Another great ball and chance by the USA
But again just goes right over the post. Gotta capitalize. One bounce/good strike by Japan and they win this.
in the words of jurassic park: "SHOOT HER!•
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:32 PM |
(No subject)
(No subject)
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:38 PM |
Awesome but..
Awesome but..
Where's the Lego raptor? Or at least it's claws?
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:45 PM |
In the cage. Really. Trust me.
In the cage. Really. Trust me.
Though in the depiction's defense, it DOES look like the point of the scene where he's already been half dragged into the cage. (I wonder if they just used the top half of a Lego Man).
And everyone be sure to set your dvr for Lego Star Wars Special on TOON pemiering Friday at 7. (*public service announcement finished*)
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:30 PM |
Ball over the top to Ando,
Ball over the top to Ando,
Ball over the top to Ando, just a little too far, and Solo gets it.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:32 PM |
I'm so scared. Get some goals
I'm so scared. Get some goals
I'm so scared. Get some goals :(
July 17th, 2011 at 3:32 PM |
Halftime 0-0
Halftime 0-0
USA dominated in chances/quality chances/shots on goal and hit the iron twice (really once since the other was on the outside)
The USA has to put one in though don't want this going to extra time.
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:38 PM |
Captain America commercial
Captain America commercial
As the USA plays Japan in Germany. Hmmmm.....
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:41 PM |
I'm gonna miss that ESPN
I'm gonna miss that ESPN
I'm gonna miss that ESPN World Cup music.
July 17th, 2011 at 3:41 PM |
Cheney ....
Cheney ....
Get the ball on net. That keeper for Japan clearly sucks.
'Cause I Bleed Blue...
July 17th, 2011 at 3:45 PM |
Rats.
Rats.
Lauren Cheney out with right ankle injury.
Alex Morgan coming in for her!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:50 PM |
Argh, again!
Argh, again!
Morgan so close!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 3:50 PM |
Oh my
Oh my
How does that *not* happen?!
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:56 PM |
Soccer question
Soccer question
Are there less whistles/calls/flops in the women's game, do they commit less penalties, or has this just been a relatively clean game so far?
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 3:59 PM |
There are less flops. Fouls,
There are less flops. Fouls,
There are less flops. Fouls, it depends. Nigeria had a hackfest against Germany.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:05 PM |
Phew.
Phew.
US gets a break on the offsides call, which wasn't.
Abby gets a header on frame, saved by Kaihori.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:09 PM |
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!
GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!
Alex Morgan!!!!!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:10 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Goal!
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 4:10 PM |
WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
July 17th, 2011 at 4:10 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
ALEX MORGAN!! ALEX MORGAN!!! OOOOOOOOOOO ALEX MORGAN!!!!!!!
This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan
July 17th, 2011 at 4:11 PM |
If Hope Solo isn't available
If Hope Solo isn't available
If Hope Solo isn't available i'll take Alex Morgan... She's FINE!
GOOOOOLLLL USA!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:11 PM |
Guess the Alex Morgan usage debate
Guess the Alex Morgan usage debate
Is working out.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
July 17th, 2011 at 4:21 PM |
SHIT!
SHIT!
US D can't clear the ball, Japan capitalizes.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:21 PM |
fuck
fuck
fuck
July 17th, 2011 at 4:22 PM |
These last seconds have been
These last seconds have been
These last seconds have been tense as fuck.
July 17th, 2011 at 4:24 PM |
Why clear the ball in front
Why clear the ball in front
Why clear the ball in front of your goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:24 PM |
D'oh!
D'oh!
O'Reilly crosses, neither Wambach nor Rapinoe get to it.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:29 PM |
(No subject)
(No subject)
July 17th, 2011 at 5:13 PM |
That was fast!
That was fast!
That was fast!
"There will be blood on the field and it won't be mine." -KK
July 17th, 2011 at 4:30 PM |
Sakaguchi from outside the
Sakaguchi from outside the
Sakaguchi from outside the box, wide left.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:31 PM |
US pressuring, Japan
US pressuring, Japan
US pressuring, Japan defending, 2 minutes stoppage time.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:33 PM |
Extra time.
Extra time.
Two 15-min periods, no golden goal.
GO USA!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:38 PM |
here. we. go!
here. we. go!
here. we. go!
July 17th, 2011 at 4:38 PM |
I've always thought soccer
I've always thought soccer
I've always thought soccer should liberalize substitutions when you get into extra time. Three subs is fine for a normal, 90-minute game, but now you're asking the teams to go for another 30 minutes.
July 17th, 2011 at 4:43 PM |
Wambach finds Morgan, she
Wambach finds Morgan, she
Wambach finds Morgan, she shoots wide left.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
Wambach hits the frame!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!