Don't forget Kawhi from our hometown So Cal. King high in Legends FC territory. Then again DeRozan is a SoCal kid tooI'm optimistic (and thanks for the good maple leaf wishes), but my realist side says Canada finishes #2 in Group - they got a tough draw. In meantime, I will watch Drake struggle to stay off the court while my Raptors follow Kawhi to the crown
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And Klay, Harden, Westbrook, George, K Love, the Holiday bros., Ariza, ..... Would love to claim Lillard, but he’s from NoCal.
MakeAPlay
DA
Their front 3 is as good as ours and their midfield and defense is better. They have good attacking depth off the bench and that is going to challenge us defensively. It is going to be very interesting. The European federation has a bunch of really good teams. They could easily get all 4 semifinal spots.
oh canada
GOLD
Sunday's games should be a reminder to all teams that you can't just score 1 or 2 goals and then expect to win. Australia doesn't take advantage of their many opportunities, falls asleep, and gets stung by an Italy squad that was better than everyone expected. Happy for Italy who is a soccer crazed country, with one of the best teams in the World (Juve), who missed out on the mens world cup last summer.
England too got the same scare after controlling the game but then Scotland gets a goal in the last 20' to make them only one corner or deflection away from leveling the score and getting only 1 point vs. 3.
Jamaica goalie the best I've seen so far. US college kid from one of the small Carolina schools. 18 years old. Love seeing US kids who have been passed over by the all-political and overly bloated US Soccer thrive on the World stage. Awesome for her.
England too got the same scare after controlling the game but then Scotland gets a goal in the last 20' to make them only one corner or deflection away from leveling the score and getting only 1 point vs. 3.
Jamaica goalie the best I've seen so far. US college kid from one of the small Carolina schools. 18 years old. Love seeing US kids who have been passed over by the all-political and overly bloated US Soccer thrive on the World stage. Awesome for her.
outside!
DA
I was very impressed by Schneider.
oh canada
GOLD
Two more thoughts...
1. Norway is no joke. Play beautiful soccer. Midfield more skilled than USA and I'd put them right up there with Canada's midfield.
2. I am shocked how seldom the referees are issuing yellow cards. It's ridiculous how many reckless challenges are being allowed without cards and sometimes without whistles. The women's game more resembles NFL than the men's--concussions, broken legs, torn ACLs. I don't remember thinking the same for any men's soccer tourney (quite the opposite actually - too much simulation/diving/Neymars). Referees have the power to dictate whether games will be decided on skill or brutality. Love seeing the female refs, but they gotta have the "balls" to keep these women playing soccer, not rugby.
1. Norway is no joke. Play beautiful soccer. Midfield more skilled than USA and I'd put them right up there with Canada's midfield.
2. I am shocked how seldom the referees are issuing yellow cards. It's ridiculous how many reckless challenges are being allowed without cards and sometimes without whistles. The women's game more resembles NFL than the men's--concussions, broken legs, torn ACLs. I don't remember thinking the same for any men's soccer tourney (quite the opposite actually - too much simulation/diving/Neymars). Referees have the power to dictate whether games will be decided on skill or brutality. Love seeing the female refs, but they gotta have the "balls" to keep these women playing soccer, not rugby.
MakeAPlay
DA
Norway’s defense is bad. I agree 100% about what the refs are allowing. China brutalized Germany and Scotland was quite aggressive too against England.
outside!
DA
The Germany China game was hard to watch. Sooo many late hits. Refs need to step it up.
oh canada
GOLD
this game is getting ugly in second half...ref needs to gain back control. first half she did a great job. Canada not connecting as well now, mostly bc Cameroon fouling in midfield.
Beckie and Flem float all over the field. "Forward" in name only. Sinclair a half-step slow at 34 but still has that golden touch. Wingbacks playing well. Hopefully can hold on for 3pts
Beckie and Flem float all over the field. "Forward" in name only. Sinclair a half-step slow at 34 but still has that golden touch. Wingbacks playing well. Hopefully can hold on for 3pts
MakeAPlay
DA
Canada survived against a physical team. Lot's of different styles in this tournament. The teams with flexibility will do well.
New Guest from the South
BRONZE
And they obviously watched Netherland feed the ball behind the back line again and again in the 3-0 game agains Australia. Australia did not get the wake up call from that game......
Gokicksomegrass
SILVER
The game to watch for me and my dd.
Weds June 12 Germany vs Spain. Power vs Elegance.
Prediction: 2-1 Germany
Brutality game to watch. Who can foul the most and not get a red?
South Africa vs. China PR. Thursday June 13.
Prediction: China PR first red card at 67 min.
Weds June 12 Germany vs Spain. Power vs Elegance.
Prediction: 2-1 Germany
Brutality game to watch. Who can foul the most and not get a red?
South Africa vs. China PR. Thursday June 13.
Prediction: China PR first red card at 67 min.
She aged exponentially as the game progressed. Hopefully she has wine later to decompress.
foreveryoung
SILVER ELITE
They were really fun to watch. I hope we get to see how they match up against USA.