Realistically, how far does the U.S go?

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  • Carnage
    SBR Hustler
    • 05-24-10
    • 63

    #1
    Realistically, how far does the U.S go?
    First off, I am very doubtful about this team, just like I was 4 years ago. We really have not improved and judging by our pre-world cup games, I'm not liking our chances. I know we were undermanned in our loss to Czech, I live in CT so I got to see the game live but realistically its difficult to see the U.S going very far. While, admittedly i'm not the biggest soccer fan nor the most knowledgable but it seems like our performance in the Confederation Cup was a fluke and there is no way we will endure that success in the world cup. My prediction is a loss to England to start and we will barely make it out of our Group just to lose the first game out of it. Even with this said, I will be cheering 100% and wouldn't admit to what I am thinking with some of my foreign friends and would never bet against my country.

    Now that I'm done. Thoughts about where the U.S will end up?
  • Jimmy0607
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 04-09-09
    • 7785

    #2
    Round of 16
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    • JOHON8
      SBR Hall of Famer
      • 01-28-10
      • 7712

      #3
      It's a toss up between Slovenia and USA for 2nd. If they play like they did vs Turkey in all 3 games with a little bit of luck for goals they are through.
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      • LostBankroll
        Restricted User
        • 02-10-10
        • 4538

        #4
        If ANY U.S Team wants to win something its this one. Donovan is in his PRIME in my opinion and Jozy Altidore is a great addition up front. Agile yet strong on the pitch. I see another nice run somthing similar to 2002 South Korea/Japan. Round of 16 and a slight chance of Round of 8 is my pridiction. I honestly could see a draw against England no bullshit!! Look for a good performance from this team.
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        • JOHON8
          SBR Hall of Famer
          • 01-28-10
          • 7712

          #5
          Originally posted by LostBankroll
          If ANY U.S Team wants to win something its this one. Donovan is in his PRIME in my opinion and Jozy Altidore is a great addition up front. Agile yet strong on the pitch. I see another nice run somthing similar to 2002 South Korea/Japan. Round of 16 and a slight chance of Round of 8 is my pridiction. I honestly could see a draw against England no bullshit!! Look for a good performance from this team.
          Totally disagree with this, even the US players know that 4 years from now they will be at least 10x stronger as a team.
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          • LostBankroll
            Restricted User
            • 02-10-10
            • 4538

            #6
            Your right, but it will take time to build that core that have been intact forever. Bradley gonna fix the team with newcomers? Look at their B Team.
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            • Carnage
              SBR Hustler
              • 05-24-10
              • 63

              #7
              Im assuming Donovan and Dempsey will not be in the next Cup... so we'll have to see how the other players step-up to at least give us a chance in 2014
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              • LostBankroll
                Restricted User
                • 02-10-10
                • 4538

                #8
                Originally posted by Carnage
                Im assuming Donovan and Dempsey will not be in the next Cup... so we'll have to see how the other players step-up to at least give us a chance in 2014


                Bingo!
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                • Domestic
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 02-10-09
                  • 6323

                  #9
                  round of 16
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                  • protein
                    SBR MVP
                    • 12-20-09
                    • 1231

                    #10
                    First round of Playoffs and that´s it. I´d really love them beating England or at least pulling a draw the first game.
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                    • RockyS
                      Restricted User
                      • 03-23-10
                      • 1091

                      #11
                      I'm not saying Slovenia will get out of group but did you see Slovenia in action? We played against Slovakia,Poland,Ireland and eliminate Russia,where every one said "goodbye Slovenia" and now? We are playing at WC and they don't
                      And I'm curious where would USA be after playing qualification against these teams?

                      And don't forget that friendly match against England, where we could pulled draw but referee showed to penalty point after "tackle" over Rooney. If that was penalty you can judge your self.

                      My picks will be
                      Slovenia vs England - england to win or draw(small stakes)
                      Slovenia vs USA- Slovenia to win
                      Slovenia vs Algeria - Slovenia to win or draw
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                      • Czu81
                        SBR MVP
                        • 10-25-09
                        • 1082

                        #12
                        Originally posted by RockyS
                        I'm not saying Slovenia will get out of group but did you see Slovenia in action? We played against Slovakia,Poland,Ireland and eliminate Russia,where every one said "goodbye Slovenia" and now? We are playing at WC and they don't
                        And I'm curious where would USA be after playing qualification against these teams?

                        And don't forget that friendly match against England, where we could pulled draw but referee showed to penalty point after "tackle" over Rooney. If that was penalty you can judge your self.

                        My picks will be
                        Slovenia vs England - england to win or draw(small stakes)
                        Slovenia vs USA- Slovenia to win
                        Slovenia vs Algeria - Slovenia to win or draw
                        Slovenia could cause some upset. Personally I can't wait England vs USA match.
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                        • Smogs
                          SBR MVP
                          • 12-31-08
                          • 4173

                          #13
                          The problem for USA fans is that they have no idea about Slovenia. They could definitely beat USA and qualify instead.

                          Algeria will be the whipping boys for sure
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                          • cheesehead004
                            Restricted User
                            • 12-24-08
                            • 715

                            #14
                            Our tournament will be decided by our 2nd match in group vs Slovenia. If we face Germany in the R16, I GUARANTEE you Donovan has not forgotten about 2002 and will be out for revenge in this game. We will avenge the injustice of 2002 and go on to the SF, and probably lose to Argentina or Uruguay.

                            That's the best case scenario, IMO. I'd love to even just get out of group stages. The key is getting points against Slovenia.
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                            • BL
                              SBR MVP
                              • 05-11-09
                              • 4070

                              #15
                              Originally posted by cheesehead004
                              Our tournament will be decided by our 2nd match in group vs Slovenia. If we face Germany in the R16, I GUARANTEE you Donovan has not forgotten about 2002 and will be out for revenge in this game. We will avenge the injustice of 2002 and go on to the SF, and probably lose to Argentina or Uruguay.

                              That's the best case scenario, IMO. I'd love to even just get out of group stages. The key is getting points against Slovenia.
                              yeah for sure, US will beat Germany
                              not gonna happen dude
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                              • Smogs
                                SBR MVP
                                • 12-31-08
                                • 4173

                                #16
                                USA would not beat Germany, Germany look good for maybe even a last 4 appearance
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                                • vitalyo
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 12-05-07
                                  • 1615

                                  #17
                                  US will not make it out of the group .
                                  England
                                  Slovenia
                                  USA
                                  Algeria

                                  Worst comes to worst Slovenia will advance on goal difference . Slovenia plays very organized as a team and they are very good defensive ,they only conceded 4 goals in qualifying.
                                  USA have big defensive problems i mean US is terrible in the back .

                                  I expect England to trash team US . England and US plays same style of soccer .
                                  Fast and wide open ,only England 10 times better and faster .

                                  MY 2 cents .
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                                  • mihaita666
                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                    • 09-13-09
                                    • 8596

                                    #18
                                    Slovenia is a big unknown in that group's equation. However, if they qualified from Europe, that means something.

                                    If Slovenia finished ahead of Czech Republic, who defeated USA 4-2, well, that should concern Americans for sure.
                                    Soccer record (2010) : 244-160-24
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                                    • Sawyer
                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                      • 06-01-09
                                      • 7761

                                      #19
                                      Quarter Finals imo.

                                      Confident with US Soccer Team..
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                                      • Sawyer
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 06-01-09
                                        • 7761

                                        #20
                                        and England have %0 chance to win WC.
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                                        • BetfairUser
                                          SBR Sharp
                                          • 03-27-10
                                          • 311

                                          #21
                                          How can you say they have a 0% chance lol
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                                          • vitalyo
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 12-05-07
                                            • 1615

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by BetfairUser
                                            How can you say they have a 0% chance lol
                                            BetfairUser don't be upset, the dude just woke up .It's early am here .
                                            Then he got the vision
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                                            Sawyer                       Quarter Finals imo.
                                            
                                            Confident with US Soccer Team..
                                            With detailed explanation .
                                            Couple of more thoughts and
                                            Code:
                                            Sawyer                       and England have %0 chance to win WC.
                                            Fvking great prediction with a lot of thoughts .
                                            Ask him who is gonna win WC .
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                                            • Sawyer
                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                              • 06-01-09
                                              • 7761

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by BetfairUser
                                              How can you say they have a 0% chance lol
                                              Because: Capello

                                              I'm expecting a score like 1-0 or 0-0 for USA vs England game. Don't be surprised if Yanks win
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                                              • Sawyer
                                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                                • 06-01-09
                                                • 7761

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by BL
                                                yeah for sure, US will beat Germany
                                                not gonna happen dude
                                                Why not? Remember how Greece has won the cup? (Euro 2004)
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                                                • BetfairUser
                                                  SBR Sharp
                                                  • 03-27-10
                                                  • 311

                                                  #25
                                                  What's wrong with Capello?
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                                                  • Sawyer
                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                    • 06-01-09
                                                    • 7761

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by vitalyo
                                                    BetfairUser don't be upset, the dude just woke up .It's early am here . Then he got the vision
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                                                    Sawyer                       Quarter Finals imo.  Confident with US Soccer Team..
                                                    With detailed explanation . Couple of more thoughts and
                                                    Code:
                                                    Sawyer                       and England have %0 chance to win WC.
                                                    Fvking great prediction with a lot of thoughts . Ask him who is gonna win WC .
                                                    LoL! Don't worry it's 15:43 here
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                                                    • Sawyer
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 06-01-09
                                                      • 7761

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by BetfairUser
                                                      What's wrong with Capello?
                                                      He's got a serious problem: He sucks!

                                                      If you have Betfair, my advice is to pick US outright. Price is above 90.00 right now. Then you can hedge your bet and green up It would be a miracle for US to win WC but hey they can make it to quarter finals, why not?
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                                                      • pdx107
                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                        • 06-20-09
                                                        • 923

                                                        #28
                                                        I say we at least make the knock out stage. Slovenia is a worry, but not playing them first will be a help i believe
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                                                        • warriorfan707
                                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                                          • 03-29-08
                                                          • 13698

                                                          #29
                                                          When I opened this thread I expected to see a political question
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                                                          • BetfairUser
                                                            SBR Sharp
                                                            • 03-27-10
                                                            • 311

                                                            #30
                                                            How can you say he sucks - he's got a great record with england, much better than any of the previous clowns to manage us (mclaren sven)
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                                                            • zlate22
                                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                                              • 01-15-10
                                                              • 511

                                                              #31
                                                              england will play in final and slovenia will be second in group
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                                                              • Socrates
                                                                SBR Wise Guy
                                                                • 02-24-10
                                                                • 923

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by Carnage
                                                                Im assuming Donovan and Dempsey will not be in the next Cup... so we'll have to see how the other players step-up to at least give us a chance in 2014
                                                                The U.S. team will be depleted during the next world cup with the lack of Donovan on the field. He's the only game changer they have. I see no one on that team that's going to do anything in 4 years.
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                                                                • tailmypicks
                                                                  SBR MVP
                                                                  • 11-09-09
                                                                  • 1005

                                                                  #33
                                                                  They already peaked in the confederations cup, mid-level teams like them sleep for some time after a good showing. I think they will flop and wont qualify for the next round.
                                                                  Baba-e-qaum ne farmaya, too chal me aya
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                                                                  • spartangreen
                                                                    SBR MVP
                                                                    • 11-25-09
                                                                    • 3807

                                                                    #34
                                                                    i don't think the USA will ever be able to be a top program on the world level, there are just to many sports in America, most of the best athletes play other sports, and soccer in American not only competes for fans with other pro sports, but also against college sports.


                                                                    I am big on England / USA over 2.5 +104
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                                                                    • xxxvince
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 12-17-07
                                                                      • 2567

                                                                      #35
                                                                      fade on us big time if u want to win some money, soccer aint our sport, let some 3rd world nation enjoy it while we make money
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