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Confederations Cup Final USA vs. Brazil

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:19:59 -0500

I am pretty surprised to see USA in the final. After loosing the first two matches, they beat Egypt 3-0 then the shocker for me was beating Spain 2-0. USA came out fired up. I think Spain was caught by surprise and did not play their best match. If Spain would have played USA seriously, it would have been a different result. It would have been Spain vs. Brazil in the final.

It will be too tough for USA to beat Brazil. Too much talent (even though it is a B Squad), depth and one concern I have, USA tends to burn out in the second half. I predict Brazil to win 2-1.

Even with the miracle win against Spain, I feel USA needs to make some changes.

I feel we need a new Manager who adapts to changes.

We need to bring the best 22 Players for the USA Squad. I feel we do not have our best. I understand a rule, if you do not start for your club, you are not on the US National Team. What if the best Mid fielder is a back up for a very elite club. Are you going to pass him up? I want the best players on the pitch who will give us the best chance to win. USA needs to take Soccer more seriously and elevate our game.

Yikes! What's happening to Hoffenheim

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:38:00 -0500

What has happened to Hoffenheim? From first to fifth place. Only five points behind. Love to see them win the Bundesliga this season. It would be a great story. Just promoted to the Bundesliga this season from Bundesliga II last season after finishing in second place. Putty some great money for this ball club and the small community of Hoffenheim.

Super F Champions Cup (2009 Futsal Nationals)

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:32:00 -0500

Here is a Super F Champions Cup (Futsal Nationals) video I posted on YouTube. I had blogged this on this Blog's Sister site earlier this month. Love for the Soccer Fans to see this as well.

Ribery vs Toni extended version

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:44:00 -0600

Cool Soccer (Futbol) tricks with some great humor. My league director found this and brought it to my attention.

Very Merry Futsal Christmas

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:12:00 -0600

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your Holidays be full of Joy, Blessings, Soccer and Futsal.

Bundesliga

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:57:00 -0600

As much as I like Bayern Munich and Schalke 04, it would be so nice to see the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim win it all. They were in the Regionalliga Süd. In 2006-07, they came in second so they were promoted to the Bundesliga 2nd Division. In 2007-08, they came in second which once again the were promoted to 1st Division. They are currently sitting in First Place in the Bundesliga. They have a ways to go, it would be so sweet to see a newly promoted team win it all. Especially with their history. Hopefully the Bundesliga break will not hurt them but we will find out in January 31. Hoffenheim stumbled against Schalke, hopefully they will put that behind them and pour it on the second stretch.
The team is putting some real money for players to build a great team. A small town with a winning team. That's got to be great for the community.

La Liga so far this season

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:52:00 -0600

A couple of weeks ago, I watch the super classic between Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. It was a very tight game until Barcelona poured it on in the final moments. That has been their theme. Either blowing out teams the first half our blow them out in the final moments. They are going to be tough to beat.
I am very happy to see Sevilla FC back in second. Love to see them in first but that will be tough againts Barcelona. Sevilla hung tough but fell apart in the final moments. Barcelona attack was just too much in the final moments. Kept knocking on the door with Messi and company.

How sweet-Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:04:00 -0600

How sweet it is. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. Barcelona is having a great season The La Liga Champs, Real Madrid is struggling. So much so, the let their coach go. Former Sevilla Coach has taken over for Real Madrid. Despite Barcelona's success this season and Real Madrid's struggles, it will be a great game. Real Madrid will play hard for this one and Barcelona will not take Real Madrid lightly. It should be a great match. I think Barcelona will win but it will not be easy.

I love Spanish La Liga!

Spanish La Liga (Saturday's Matches)

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:05:00 -0600

FC Barcelona vs. Sevilla FC: Well, my favorite team Sevilla could not pull it off against a stronger Barcelona. Barcelona out controlled the position againts Sevilla very well. Sevilla had a tough time against Messi and Eto. Except for the three goals, Sevilla's goal keeper did have some nice saves. Two goals of the goal keeper was in a bad position so Messi was able to score.Messi's speed and quickness was too much for Sevilla. Towards the end of the game, there was a bad call on a off side call against Sevilla. Fabiano protested (I agree he was not offsides) which resulted him getting a red card.

Real Madrid vs. Getafe: I will see the replay tonight. I miss this suprising result. Real Madrid losses this match. Their defense so far this season has not been good. Real Madrid has injuries. It's going to be pretty tough for Real Madrid to defend their title if they continue play like they have been this season. Barcelona is a much better team this season. Real Madrid will need to get their act together quickly. Real Madrid will play Barcelona on December 14.

Spanish La Liga (Saturday's Matches)

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:05:00 -0600