OT: World Cup Draw Thread

Submitted by RageCage35 on
I know many people on here would like to discuss the draw, especially the U.S. position. Keep it here.
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Tacopants

December 4th, 2009 at 1:26 PM ^

With the exception of England, we seriously lucked out with this draw. Here's to hoping we don't choke, prompting another use of the "i know it's over and oh it never really began but in my heart it was so real" tag

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FGB

December 4th, 2009 at 1:42 PM ^

Edgar Castillo. There are a lot of wild cards in our roster that could result in us being even stronger than in Qualifying, or as disjointed as ever. I shudder to think what will happen if Bradley has to make the decision sit little Bradley down in favor of Jones. More likely he gets moved up a little, which he's probably better suited for anyway, given his penchant for charging up field and out of position.

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FGB

December 4th, 2009 at 1:34 PM ^

We'll be underdogs in the first game, while England will be expected to get maximum points out of that draw. They'll have a lot of pressure. Plus that whole revolution a few centuries back.

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Braylons Butte…

December 4th, 2009 at 1:43 PM ^

Fight to a draw against England, and take the other two...think positive man! The one thing I worry about most is though is expectation...the US doesn't do well with that. I think with this draw, if the US doesn't make the next round, it could set US soccer back somewhat.

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jgunnip

December 4th, 2009 at 5:27 PM ^

Germany will be favorites to win the group but I think that group is the best overall. Other than South Africa, Germany would be the team I'd be least surprised to see fail to make the knockout rounds. Australia, Ghana, and Serbia are all very strong sides. That will be a fun group to watch.

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um09inohio

December 4th, 2009 at 2:16 PM ^

We played Italy to a draw in the '06 World Cup while down a man. Last year in the Confederations Cup we played them relatively well again down a man. Plus, Italy is an aging team. It's certainly arguable as to whether they're a better matchup for the U.S. than Germany. Bottom line is that the U.S. would have to advance to the semifinals to meet Italy and we both know that isn't happening.

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Needs

December 4th, 2009 at 2:35 PM ^

Yeah, if you have to play Italy, you want to play them in the very first game, which they often drop. Once in the knockout stages, they only lose on penalties or horrible homer calls. 2006 won 2002 horribly reffed loss to S. Kor 1998 penalties 1994 penalties 1990 penalties

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